City Council Minutes 1981 07-23-81 (117)
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY
OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE , KENDALL COUNTY , ILLINOIS HELD AT CITY HALL
ON JULY 23 , 1981 .
Mayor Thanepohn called the meeting to order at 8 :00 P.M. and led the
Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Clerk Erickson called roll as follows :
Ward 1 - Beach Ward 2 - Harker Ward 3 - Dollman
Tilton Pierce
Ward 4 - Jennings
Alderman York was absent from Ward 1 and Alderman Simmons was absent
from Ward 4 . A quorum was established .
The reading of the minutes was waived . Alderman Harker moved to approve
the minutes of the July 9 , 1981 meeting as presented , seconded by
Alderman Jennings . Motion carried 6-0 .
Guest of the evening was Mike Hitzeman of the Bristol-Kendall Fire
Department
MAYOR' S REPORT - Alderman Harker moved to approve Mayor Thanepohn ' s
appointment of Cheryl Gardner as memeber of the Library Board, seconded
by Alderman Jennings . Motion carried 6-0 .
Alderman Jennings moved to approve Mayor Thanepohn ' s appointment
of Marian Kindleberger as School Crossing Guard on the north side
of the City, seconded by Alderman Pierce . Motion carried 6-0 .
Mayor Thanepohn reported Resolution 71-1981 Commending David Avenarius
and Robert Davidson for their work on behalf of the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation has been published in the KEndall County Record .
CITY CLERK - Alderman Dollman moved to refer the Petition for Special
Use Zoning by James & Gayle Digate at 406 E . Main St . for the purpose
of constructing and operating a day-care facility to the Plan Commission
for a Public Hearing August 25 , 1981 at 7 : 30 P.M. . Motion was seconded by
Alderman Pierce . Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Jennings - Aye Dollman - Aye Pierce - Aye
Tilton - Aye Harker - Aye Beach - Aye
Motion carried 6-0 . Aldermen York & Simmons were absent from voting .
Clerk Erickson reported that she attended the District 1&2 meeting
of the Illinois Municipal Clerk ' s Association July 17 & 18 , 1981 and
received certification of Registered Municipal Clerk of the State
of Illinois . Sessions were held on the Open Meetings Act , relationship
of Mayor, City Attorney & Clerk and Financing of the City . There will
be in-depth sessions on the Open Meetings Act at the Annual Municipal
League Conference in September both in=-the Clerk ' s Session and City
Council session .
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - Alderman Jennings reported
that the City profile has been reviewed and an updated and more positive
article will be included regarding Bristol-Kendall Fire Department .
Also, to be included is a Retail Business section .
BUILDING & ZONING - Administrative Assistant Madden reported that
letters regarding the fire damaged houses have been delivered to the
proper persons regarding repair or demolition . Attorney Dickson will
also send out the same by certified mail .
STREETS & ALLEYS - Alderman Beach reported the work on E . Van Emmon
was completed by the Public Works Department .
FINANCE - Alderman Jennings reminded of the August 6 , 1981 meeting
at 8 : 00 P.M. at the Water Tower .
Alderman Jennings reported on three income areas of sales tax , utility
tax and state income tax; the reports showing the City ' s income being
up from last year slightly.
TREES & PARKS - Alderman Beach reported the Jiffy John has been returned .
HEALTH & SANITATION - Alderman Pierce reported that many of the weed
violation areas have been taken care of already .
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Alderman Pierce reported that the Farm Market will begin Saturday ,
July 25 , 1981 at the City Park .
Alderman Jennings reported that he received communication from I .D. O .T .
regarding the signs for the Farm Market being classified as public
service signs ; no permit being needed from the State of Illinois .
There was discussion on the hot-dog vending concession in the City Park .
Clerk Erickson stated she had issued the vendor a license for peddlers
& hawkers .
LIGHTS , TELEPHONE , GAS & CABLE TV - Mayor Thanepohn reported that
the Corps of Engineers has issued a permit dated June 30 , 1981 to
permit Consolidated Cable TV to cross the river .
PUBLIC PROPERTY & BUILDINGS - Alderman Jennings moved that upon
committee recommendation , Attorney Dickson be authorized to draft
a letter offering to Bristol-Kendall Fire Department for the purpose
of an Emergency Ambulance Service facility , the easternmost lot of
City property off E . Walnut Street with the stipulation that access
off E . Walnut Street is only temporary . Motion was seconded by Alderman
Harker . Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Dollman - Aye Pierce - Aye Tilton - Aye
Harker - Aye Beach - Aye Jennings - Aye
Motion carried 6-0 . Alderman York & Simmons were absent from voting .
Administrativie Assistant Madden reported that he has spoken to
Mrs . Wessel regarding the unfinished houses in Countryside Center
on Blackberry Lane and Dickson Court and Mrs . Wessel has agreed
to rough landscape the lots to make it possible to keep them mowed .
Mr . Madden will send a letter to Mrs . Wessel requesting the matter
be taken care of .
Mayor Thanepohn reported on a copy of a letter to Representative
Hastert from Robert Mitchler asking for a boat launching ramp and
access area upstream from the Glen Palmer Dam. Grants are
available for such and should be considered. The subject matter
was referred to Alderman Dollman for committee study .
SEWER - Alderman Harker reported the Minority Business Enterprise
is being studied in Springfield regarding TV of the Sewers in
connection with the SSES grant .
WATER - Alderman Tilton reported on the July 14 , 1981 committee
meeting .
Alderman Tilton moved that upon committee recommendation the low
bid of $5 , 181,41 by Clow Corporation of Carol Stream be accepted
for materials for the Beecher Community Building water main , seconded
by Alderman Harker . Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Tilton - Aye Harker - Aye Beach - Aye
Jennings - Aye Dollman - Aye Pierce - Aye
Motion carried 6-0 , Aldermen York & Simmons were absent from voting .
Alderman Tilton reported a letter was received from Baxter & Woodman ,
Consulting Engineers for the City, regarding inspection of the water
tower . Administrative Assistant Madden reported that to save expenses
the Engineers propose to lower the water level in the tank to expose
the worse area of the inside for inspection . The City will supply
the appropriate safety harnesses for whichestimates are being
requested .
Alderman Tilton reported on the water rate research and establishment
of a Water Depreciation Fund. These along with Baxter & Woodman ' s
outline and proposal costs will be discussed at the July 30 , 1981
meeting at the Water Tower at 7 : 30 P .M.
YBS BOARD - Alderman Dollman moved that if the Yorkville-Bristol
Sanitary District does not have the necessary equipment to mow the
former JayCees Park area , the City will mow the area, seconded by
Alderman Pierce . Motion carried 6-0 ,
Alderman Jennings moved to adjourn the meeting , seconded by Alderman
Harker. Motion carried 6-0 ,
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