City Council Minutes 1981 09-10-81 (125 )
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
SEPTEMBER 10 , 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 3 - Dollman Ward 4 - Simmons
York Pierce Jennings
Aldermen Tilton & Harker were absent from Ward 2 . A quorum was
established .
The guests of the meeting were Mr . "Bud"Hayden and his guest from
Australia , Sue Hayden , Engre Johnson and Mae Frankenhauser .
The readingof the minutes from the August 27 , 1981 meeting was waived .
Alderman Dollman moved to approve the minutes as presented seconded
by Alderman Jennings . Motion carried 6-0 .
The reading of the bills was waived . Alderman Dollman moved to authorize
payment of the bills presented including an additional bill presented
by Treasurer Merkel as follows :
$4 ,000 - James Clarage & Associates - part payment for archi-
tectural services for the new library
Motion was seconded by Alderman Jennings . Roll call vote was taken
as follows :
Beach - Aye Simmons - Aye York - Aye Pierce - Aye
Dollman - Aye Jennings - Aye
Motion carried 6-0 . Aldermen Harker and Tilton were absent from
voting .
Alderman Dollman moved tc recommend payment by the Merchant ' s National
Bank pay to Perkins Builders , Inc . , Payment No . 5 , in the amount of
$72 , 453 . 23 and to Leo E . Anderson , Architect for services in the
amount of $2 ,000 . 00 , for the Beecher Community Building. Motion was
seconded by Alderman Simmons . Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Dollman - Aye York - Aye Simmons - Aye
Jennings - Aye Beach - Aye Pierce - Aye
Motion carried 6-0 . Alderman Tilton & Harker were absent from voting .
ATTORNEY) S REPORT - Alderman Dollman moved to refer the Resolution
Authorizing a Levy of an Additional Tax of .02% of the value of all
Taxable Property in Said City for the Purchase of Equipment for
Library Purposes , tc the Committee meeting on November 12 , 1981 at
7 : 30 P .M. at the Water Tower , seconded by Alderman Jennings . Motion
carried 6-0 . Those whose presence is requested are the Auditor ,
Attorney Dickson, TReasurer Merkel , City Council , and Library Officers .
MAYOR' S REPORT - Mayor Thanepohn read a letter from residents immediately
surrounding the property at 406 E . Main St . requesting to tgo on
record as being opposed to the granting of a Special Use Permit for
construction of a building at 406 E . Main St . for use as a child-care
facility to be operated by Mrs . Gayle Digate . Residents are not opposed
to the child-care facility, but only to the location .
Mayor Thanepohn reported he received a letter from I . D .O.T. regarding
a 20 year , 50/50 maintenance agreement for the Traffic Signal .
Alderman Dollman moved to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the
I .D .O. T . 20 year renewal maintenance agreement for the Traffic Signal ,
seconded by Alderman York. Roll call was taken as follows :
York - Aye Jennings - Aye Pierce - Aye
Dollman - Aye Simmons - Aye Beach - Aye
Motion carried 6-0 . Aldermen Tilton & Harker were absent from voting .
TREASURER - Alderman Jennings moved to approve the Treasurer ' s Report ,
seconded by Alderman Dollman . Motion carried 6-0 .
POLICE - Chief Randall reported that the new crossing guard, Mrs .
Kindelberger , is working out well . Chief Randall asked the press
to rdquest children to use the crossings where guards are on duty
after and before school .
Alderman York moved to approve the Police Department reports , seconded
the Alderman Pierce . Motion carried 6-0 .
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Administrative Assistant Madden reported
that the Beecher Building is ahead of schedule .
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Alderman Jennings moved to authorize Mayor Thanepohn to sign Baxter &
Woodman ' s recommendation and request to the E .P .A. , following
renegotiations with Minority Business Enterprises , to have Clearwater
Research , Inc . , the low= bidder, but not an M.B .E . , to do the televising
of sewers at a cost of $11 ,024 . 25 as a requirement of the SSES E .P. A.
Grant . Motion was seconded by Alderman Dollman . Motion carried 6-0 .
By not using an M. B .E . firm, it will save the City $1 ,000 .
Alderman Simmons moved to autho+-1-1-e signing of a letter from the City to
the Illinois E .P .A. requesting a 4 month extension of SSES project
from October 1981 to February 1982 , seconded by Alderman York . Motion
carried 6-0 .
Alderman Jennings moved to authorize Mayor Thanepohn to sign the permit
application for construction and operation of the Beecher Community
Building sewer and be forwarded to the Illinois E. P.A. for approval ,
seconded by Alderman York . Motion carried 6-0 .
Alderman Jennings moved to approve the minutes from the Special City
Council meeting regarding the Tax Levy , held on September 3 , 1981 ,
seconded by Alderman Beach . Motion carried 6-0 .
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - Alderman Jennings reported
on the September 8 , 1981 meeting .
Alderman Jennings moved to authorize purchase of T-shirts for sale
on Homecoming Day . in the amount of $500 ,to be reimbursed to the City ,
seconded by Alderman Beach . Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Dollman - Aye Simmons - Aye Beach - Aye
York - Aye Jennings - Aye Pierce - Aye
Motion carried 6-0 . Aldermen Tilton & Harker were absent from voting.
The extra T-shirts will be handled by the Clerk ' s office .
The Farmer ' s Market has slowed down for the year , but there is talk of
expanding it for next year to more than just a Farmer ' s Market , but
not to the extent of a Flea Mauket . It will be controlled by a
maximum number of vendors weekly . It will begin the first Saturday
following the 4th of July In 1982 .
Ideas for a local festival were discussed. When a basic idea is
arrived at , the naming of the festival will be turned over to the
school students in a contest .
The commission requests a secretary for taking minutes . Alderman
Jennings moved to authorize the Clerk to place an ad in the newspaper
for one or more persons to take minutes at the various commissions ,
seconded by Alderman Dollman . Motion carried 6-0 ,
Alderman Jennings moved to authorize Treasurer Merkel to set up an
account for the Business & Economic Development Commission funds ,
seconded by Alderman Pierce . `Motion carried 6-0 .
PARK COMMISSION & TENNIS COURTS - Alderman Beach reported the next
meeting will be Tuesday , September 22 , 1981 at the Water Tower.
BEECHER COMMUNITY CENTER - Alderman Dollman reported that the Gifts &
Bequests committee has met and are completing a list for use in
advertising for bids by the City Council . The next meeting is 9/21/81
at 7 : 30 P.M. at the Water Tower .
HUMAN RESOURCE COMMISSION - Alderman York reported the next meeting
will be 9/21/81 at the Water Tower at 7 :00 P .M.
KENDALL COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE & DISASTER - Alderman Pierce reported
thel°ext --'ceting will be September 17 , 1981 .
KENDALL FAMILY & YOUTH SERVICES - Alderman York reported on the 9/3/81
meeting and gave a summary of the LEAP report. The next meeting will
be 10/1/81 at 5 : 30 P .M.
STREETS & ALLEYS - Alderman Beach commended the Public Works Department
for the 50-60* section of street repair done east of Mill Street on
E . Van Emmon .
FINANCE - Alderman Jennings reported that the City has received 3%
($90 . 31) of the gross receipts ffom Consolidated Cable TV.
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POLICE - Alderman York called a committee meeting directly following
the regular City Council meeting .
TREES& PARKS- Alderman Beach reported that a tree was removed at
the corner of E . Van Emmon & S . Main Street . One porta-potty will be
left in the City Park and two at the Palmer Dam for another month .
LIGHTS , TELEPHONE , GAS & CABLE TV - Alderman Beach requested the Cable TV
Contract be checked for time-lines . Administrative Assistant MAdden
commented that permits to cross the river have been received by the
Company but to date they have not actually crossed the river , although
some indivudual hook-ups have been made . Alderman Dollman moved to
authorize Administrative Assistant Madden to write a letter to Consol-
idated Cable TV regarding the slowness in meeting servicing the Yorkville
area, seconded by Alderman Jennings . Motion carried 6-0 .
PUBLIC PROPERTY & BUILDINGS - Alderman Dollman changed the Committee
meeting date from September 17 , 1981 to October 15 , 1981 at the Water
Tower .
LIBRARY BOARD - Alderman Beach reported the next meeting will be in
October and he will relay the November 12 , 1981 meeting information
onto the Board .
Mayor Thanepohn asked the guest from Australia for his comments on
the meeting, the Yorkville area and the United States .
Alderman Dollman moved to adjourn the meeting , seconded by Alderman
York. Motion carried 6-0 .
Cit ' Clerk
AUGUST, 1981 Approved September 10 Meeting
GENERAL FUND
Fort Dearborn Life Ins. Co. - Life Ins. Premium (1-43-856) $ 257.25
Ill. Bell Telephone Co. - 553-5836 P.D. (1-43-864) 209.36
Wayne Millen - Dental Assistance for Dependent (1-43-872) 28.00
A.B. Dick Co. - Inv. 34031 Copy repairs (1-43-866) 73.55
Marilyn Merkel - Dental Assistance for Employee (1-43-872) 60.00
Elden Madden - Meeting Expense: Ref. Library plans etc. 54.00
(1-43-860)
Marilyn Merkel - Vision Assistance for Employee (1-43-872) 75.00
George Business Products - Inv. 5165 Posts .40 ; Inv. 5210 Calendar 2.65
refill $2.25 (1-43-865)
Ill. Municipal League - Advance Registration for Annual Conference 1265.00
(1-43-863)
Goldsmith,Thelin,Schiller - Recording FS Deed (1-43-860) 5.00
$ Dickson
University of Illinois - Registration Fee for 1981 Municipal Clerk's 180.00
Institute (1-43-863)
Elden Madden, Adm. Asst. - Reimburse for petty cash: Microfilm copies 69 .24
$4.00 (1-42-806) ; Record Syregalis Annexation
$14.00 (1-43-860) ; Postage $21.24 (1-43-861) ;
IM Clerk's Dues $30.00 (1-43-863)
McNelis Tree Service - Remove evergreen trees on West Van Emmon St. 300.00
(1-36.3-680)
Satellite Industries - Inv. 279175 Portable toilet rental at Palmer 366.58
Dam $130.00; Inv. 279154 City Park on Rt. 47
$286.93 (1-36.2-664) Less $50.35 Credit
Kendall County Record - Baird $ Digate publications (1-42-802) 14.00
Kendall Co. HIA - Health Insurance Premium (1-43-856) 1893. 76
Ray O'Herron Co. , Inc. - Inv. 84665 Shirts,trousers,jacket (1-35-604) 272.32
$252.82; Mace (1-35-613) $19.50
Veto Enterprises, Inc. - Inv. 16107 Streamlight, bracket, red responder 213.85
$ responder reflector (1-35-608) $153.85;
Inv. 16108 Flashlight $60.00 (1-35-615)
Kendall-Grundy FS, Inc. - Gas P.D. (1-35-611) 685.42
Ill. Bell Telephone Co. - 023-1001 Pvt. Line P.D. (1-43-864) 49.88
Northern Region I.C.P.O.A. - Fee for seminar on "Crime Prevention for 10 .00
the Patrol Officer" (1-35-607)
Richard Randall - Ill. Valley Assn. of Chiefs of Police 81 .00
Meeting (1-35-607)
Goodyear Truck Tire Center - Inv. 00776 Tires (1-35-610) 233.44
Ron Westphal Chev. , Inc. - Rent on used car $75.00 (1-35-608) ; Inv. 231 .07
8063 Tune Engine-1080 Impala M2 $79. 70; Inv.
8111 Tune Engine-1981 Impala $66.62; Inv.
5244 Alt. Belt $9. 75 (1-35-610)
Cavett Rexall Drugs - Supplies (1-35-613) 11 .23
Dyna Industries, Inc. - Inv. 128849 Disposable blankets,bandages,
sponges,Kwik Kold, Kwik Heat etc. (1-35-613) 71 .35
Baldwin Cooke Co. - Pocket Executive Planners, Individual Name 54 .65
Imprints (1-35-615)
George Business Products - Inv. 5239 Markers $3.50 (1-43-865) ; Pens $ 18.75
Markers $15.25 (1-30-405)
John N. Schneider Appliance - Rods,Bolts,Bulbs etc. (1-30-408) 49 .87
Ric Mar Industries, Inc. - Inv. 41597 Quick Kill weed killer (1-30-408) 212 .90
Metropolitan Pump Co. - Inv. L24391 Lift station repairs-Woodworth 1952.64
Subd. (1-32-501)
Kendall County Concrete,Inc. - Concrete (1-32-501) 61 .50
Aurora Concrete Products Co. - Inv. 1850 Manhole (1-32-501) 232 .96
Farmers Elevator Co. - Concrete Mix, bolts, plywood etc. (1-32-501) 43.28
Yorkville Auto Parts - Cust. #126 Ratchet,holts,tire gauge, tire 92 .72
tool, fittings etc. (1-33-531)
Coffman Truck Sales, Inc. - Inv. P266993 Repair parts (1-33-531) 27. 72
Homer G. Dickson Co. , Inc. - Mower repairs for MF30 $686.34 (1-36.2-660) ; 734.86
Tractor repair MF30 $48.52 (1-33-531)
Kendall Grundy FS, Inc. - Gas & Oil - Public Works (1-33-532) 734.13
Tri-County Scavenger Service - Services for August (1-34-561) 3686.25
Janco Chemical Supply,Inc. - Inv. A103660 Liners for trash cans 141.80
(1-36.2-660)
Comm. Edison Co. - EAP75477 St. Ltg. (1-39) $33.56; EAP71881 983.59
St. Ltg. (1-39) $934.42; EH55-AP-3084A
Park (1-36.2-662) $15.61
Betty Huston - Sec't. for Plan Commission - Fees for May 42 .00
F, July, 1981 (1-37-700)
GENERAL FUND Continued
Quill Corporation - Ribbons , Folders (1-42-800) $ 35 .15
City of Plano - 328 Calls on Call Forwarding (1-35-617) 82.00
Hornsby's Family Center - Film F, Developing $8.30 (1-30-412) ; Notebook 23.28
$ windex (1-35-613) $5 .12; Engine cleaner
$9.86 (1-35-610)
Ill. Bell Telephone Co. - 553-5836 P.D. $69.07; 552-7593 Call Forwarding 89.07
P.D. $20.00 (1-43-864)
16012 .07
SALARIES Gross $27,590.27 Net 18,915.66
WATER FUND
Elden Madden, Adm. Asst. - Reimburse petty cash: Dry ice $14.00 18.94
(2-50-401) ; Water Samples $4.94 (2-50-419)
Commonwealth Edison Co. - Well #4 Pumping (2-50-403) 1646.96
Clow Corporation - Inv. 054989-01 Water pipe F appurtenances 5067.96
for Beecher Bldg. (2-50-405)
Water Products Co. - Inv. 011047 Valve box increaser F, extension 1927.60
$40 .65 (2-50-407) ; Inv. 011132 F, 010924 Hydrant,
watermain etc. $1886.95 (2-50-405)
Yorkville Plumbing & Pump Co.- Ticket 7176 Plastic pipe $6.15; Ticket 6576 18.60
Galv. Coup. $12.45 (2-50-412)
Beeper Marketing - Beeper-Maint. E Service (2-50-412) 14.50
LeCuyer Painting $ Decorating- Paint for Well #4 (2-50-414) 10.00
Union Oil Co. of California - Diesel Fuel (2-50-418) 60.86
Water Dep. & Contingencies Fund- Transfer 150.00
Nat'l. Blvd. Bank of Chicago - Deposit-Water Bond & Interest Fund 1892.00
Nat'l. Blvd. Bank of Chicago - Deposit-Water Bond & Interest Reserve Fund 170.00
10977.42
SALARIES Gross $4,659.83 Net 3,099.93
PARK COMMISSION FUND
Hayden's Sport Center - Inv. 6731 Tennis Pins $ Softballs 35.10
Hornsby's Family Center - Ticket 01601 Supplies 1.41
36.51 =
BEECHER COMMUNITY CENTER FUND - Bills to be approved by City Council and paid
by Merchants National Bank
Commonwealth Edison Co. - EK03-AP=9991-A Beecher Bldg. 3.23
Perkins Builders, Inc. - Payment No. 5 72,450.00
72,453.23
Additional Bills to be approved at September 10th Council Meeting:
GENERAL FUND
Central Limestone Co. - Crushed Rock (1-30-402) $ 246.75
Material Flow Inc. - Table for City Hall (1-38.1-732) 241.95
Yorkville Hardware - Paper towels, fertilizer (1-38.4-767) 50.59
$25.59; Hand Tools (1-30-409) $25.00
Kendall County Record - Printing Levy Notices $83.16 (1-43-859) 133.13
Farmers Market Ads $16.62 (1-43-859)
Vehicle Markers $33.35 (1-35-606)
Countryside True Value Hdwe.- Hose $ Trash Bags (1-38.2-743) $31.20 66 .47
Batteries, brushes etc. (1-30-402) $35.27
738.89
WATER FUND
Yorkville Post Office - 3000 Envelopes (2-50-419) 602.10
Russell Sauer - Refund - Water Bill credit 6.25
608.35
BEECHER COMMUNITY CENTER FUND - To be approved by City Council and paid by Merchants
National Bank
Leo E. Anderson, Architect - For Architectural Services 2,000.00