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City Council Minutes 1981 12-03-81 ( 147) 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 DECEMBER 3 , 1981 . Mayor Thanepohn called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at 8 : 00 P . M . Clerk Erickson called roll : Ward 1 - Beach Ward 2 - Tilton Ward 3 - Dollman Pierce Ward 4 - Jennings Simmons A quorum was established . Aldermen York was absent from Ward 1 and Alderman Harker was absent from Ward 2 . MAYOR ' S REPORT - Mayor Thanepohn read a letter from Dr . Kenney of the Illinois Dept . of Conservation stating that he likes the general concept of the Athletic Field Plan and the fact that it is near the Community Center and proposed new library . POLICE - Alderman Dollman moved to approve the Police Department reports , seconded by Alderman Jennings . Motion carried 6-0 . Alderman Jennings moved to approve the waiving of the reading of the minutes from the November 19 , 1981 meeting and approve the minutes as presented , seconded by Alderman Pierce. Motion carried 6-0 . ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Alderman Jennings moved to approve the Library Addendum for the agreement between the City and the State of Illinois extending the time to June 30 , 1982 to allow time for advertising for bids for the new library . Motion was seconded by Alderman Beach . Roll call vote was taken as follows : Jennings - Aye Pierce - Aye Beach - Aye Tilton - Aye Simmons - Aye Dollman - Aye Motion carried 6-0 . Aldermen York & Harker were absent from voting . Alderman Jennings moved to approve James Clarage ' s request to revise the Library f!ontract 'tree Fterils 3s outlined 1`h letter of Nov- ember 30, ; 581 „ Motion was seconded by Alderman Pierce . Roll call vote was taken as follows : Jennings - Aye Beach - Aye Simmons - Aye Dollman - Aye Tilton - Aye Pierce - Aye Motion carried 6-0. Aldermen York & Harker were absent from voting . The City will be reimbursed by the state for this amount . Alderman Simmons moved to approve the Administrative Assistant ' s reports , seconded by Alderman Pierce . Motion carried 6-0 . BEECHER COMMUNITY BUILDING - Alderman Dollman reported that the soffet plans for the Beecher Building will be ready by Monday for the general contractor . Administrative Assistant Madden will request a letter from the architect stating that the roof load meets the code for the Beecher Building . Administrative Assistant Madden will follow-up on securing a Certificate of Insurance and proof of coverage of Architect , Leo Anderson , regarding the Beecher Building . SCHOOL COMMUNITY - Alderman Tilton reported that he has spoken with a representative from the Land & Water Dept . of Conservation regarding application for a grant . All funds have been cut off , but the represen- tative encourged the City & School District to develop a grant proposal for development of the property . Regarding the pool facility , state guidelines provide for outdoor facilities only . The representative suggested getting in touch with representative and having them speak up for the issues and proposals . Alderman Tilton requested the City subscribe to the I . A. P . D . newsletter . NEW BUSINESS - Clerk Erickson opened the sealed bid received for gasoline for city vehicles from Kendall Grundy F . S . Inc . Alderman Jennings moved to award the bid for Gasoline for city vehicles to Kendall Grundy F. S . , Inc . as follows : Regular - $ 1 . 34 less Federal & R. O . Tax less . 05 /gal . discount . Gasohol - $ 1 . 38 less Federal & R. O . Tax less . 05 /gal . discount . or No- lead ( 148) Page 2 December 3 , 1981 Motion was seconded by Alderman Tilton . Roll call vote was taken as follows : Jennings - Aye Pierce - Aye Dollman - Aye Simmons - Aye Beach - Aye Tilton - Aye Motion carried 6-0 . Aldermen York & Harker were absent from voting . Company will allow City to fill on 24 hour basis at station and use regular billing system which is payable 30-60 days . COMMITTEE REPORTS BUILDING & ZONING - Alderman Simmons reported there is a committee meeting Thursday at 8 : 00 P .M . at the Water Tower . Discussion was held on the 2 burned out houses on W. Washington St . & Dickson court . Attorney Dickson stated they are repairable and cannot be demolished by the City . FINANCE - Alderman Jennings reported that Alderman Tilton has the job description and is reviewing them at present . TREES & PARKS - Alderman Beach thanked the Yorkville Girl Scout Troop T7 for planting 2 trees in the city park. LIGHTS , TELEPHONE , GAS & CABLE TV - Alderman Beach reported that hook- ups have begun on the south side of the river. Alderman Harker arrived at 9 : 05 P . M . LIBRARY BOARD - Alderman Beach reported that the Library Board requested a correction be made by the Aurora Beacon news regarding the statement made that the City Treasurer ' s office will now have the responsibility of paying the bills for the library since the matter has not been acted upon by the library board and that the City has only offered to do the book-keeping for the library . Jack Friel of Morgan Street asked several questions pertaining to the proposed Athletic Field Plans as to facts vs . misconceptions of the public . Mayor Thanepohn stated that to date no definite plans or commitments have been made , but that the Department of Conservation would need a plan to approve for the land leased from the State of Illinois . Administrative Assistant Madded added that part of the lease agreement with the state was that the plan would be worked out in conjunction with the school district . Mr. Friel asked that the public be kept informed of any new developments in the project and be given a chance to respond to them. NEW BUSINESS ( con ' t) . - Alderman Jennings requested Attorney Dickson draw up a Resolution commending and congratulating Yorkville High School football team and coaching staff upon reaching the semi -finals of the Class 3-A Illinois High School Association State Football Tournament . Alderman Jennings requested Attorney Dickson draw up a Resolution congratulating Yorkville High School ' s head football coach , Mr . B . J . Luke , upon being named "Coach of the Year" by the Aurora Beacon News . Alderman Jennings moved to adjourn the meeting at 9 : 30 P .M . , seconded by Alderman Pierce . Motion carried 7-0 . C .') t r h nk1J p C I"TY CLERK