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City Council Minutes 2006 12-12-06 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, ]KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 800 GAME FARM ROAD ON TUESDAY. DECEMBER 12, 2006. Mayor Prochaska called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Clerk Milschewski called the roll. Ward I James Present Leslie Absent Ward II Burd Present Wolfer Present Ward III Bock Present Munn Absent Ward IV Besco Present Spears Present Also present: City Clerk Milschewski, City Treasurer Powell. City Attorney Wyeth, Interim City Administrator Crois, Assistant City Administrator Olson, Finance Director Mika, Director of Public Works Dhuse, Police Lieutenant Hart, Director of Park & Recreation Mogle and Community Relations Manager Spies. OUORUM A quorum was established. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Mayor Prochaska asked the staff and guests to introduce themselves. He welcomed the guests and asked them to enter their names on the attendance sheet provided. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA Alderman Spears asked that Item 11 — Resolution Approving a Check Replacement Policy be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda under the Administration Committee Report. Mayor Prochaska noted that the City Council received a letter from the bond council reminding the City Council that since the establishing ordinance were never approved for the SSAs, there are no public hearing tonight. The public hearing will have to be re- noticed after the ordinances are approved. Mayor Prochaska asked that the minutes for the September 26, 2006 be removed from the agenda so that the Council could have more time to review them. They will be placed on the December 26, 2006 City Council meeting agenda. COMMITTEE MEETING DATES Public Works Committee Committee of the Whole 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 19, 2006 City of Yorkville Conference Room Economic Development Committee Committee of the Whole 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 19, 2006 City of Yorkville Conference Room Administration Committee Committee of the Whole 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 2, 2007 City of Yorkville Conference Room I Public Safety Committee Committee of the Whole 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 2, 2007 City of Yorkville Conference Room PRESENTATIONS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. i The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council — December 12, 2006 — va L22 � CITIZEN COMMENTS Tony Graff, 1334 Walsh Drive, addressed the City Council regarding the parking ban referendum. He stated that he supported having this question on a ballot because it is a question the community would like to respond to. He stated that the outcome of the survey was enlightening however there could be more than one voter in a household who would like to have • say in the matter. He also commented on the show of community support for the holidays with • great turn out for the Downtown Christmas events even though it was cold. He noted that it is the season to be nice and kind to others and he asked the City Council to remember this as they enter the election season. He asked them to remember the business that has come to Yorkville as well as all the good things that have come forth. He wished everyone a safe holiday season. i Mary Unterbrunner, 418 Jackson Street, commented on the parking ban referendum. She questioned the survey being divided into three categories and the interpretation of the results. She thought the questions asked should have been those in favor of a 100% ban versus those who wanted it left it the way it is currently addressed. She quoted a newspaper interview given by Alderman Bock where he stated that he liked the way the City currently handles parking problems; on a street by street basis when a problem is reported. Mrs. Unterbrunner shared his sentiment and stated that she was not in favor a full parking ban. Erwin Holzkopf of Yorkville expressed his support of the parking ban. He noted that the Mayor was quoted as saying that the Council felt that the parking ban response would be stronger than it was. Mr. Holzkopf stated that citizens spoke out and the Council should honor their wishes and approve the ban. He stated that he did not believe a referendum was needed to solve the issue. He stated that this is a homeowner issue and should only be addressed by them and other people living at the addresses should not have a say or vote in the matter. He stated that some people may find it inconvenient to move vehicles around on driveways but it might help if they cleaned out their garages. He stated that residents need to realize that keeping cars and trucks off the streets allows emergency vehicles a better chance of getting through. In addition, he felt that keeping vehicles off the streets overnight would help the Police Department in identifying major problems and would help with snow removal. He asked the City Council to approve the parking ban with an exception for guest parking and he did not feel exceptions should be given to cul -de- sacs. Rodger Murphy, Yorkville resident, commented that current parking situations are working fine in the City. He felt that things should be left as is and then a referendum wouldn't be needed. He stated that if the City Council disagrees, the referendum should take place and then people can voice their opinion. He disagreed with the comment that there should only be one vote per house because every driver should have a say in the matter. Ron Parrish, county resident, added to Mr. Graff 's sentiment regarding being kind to others and asked the Council to be kind to their neighbors. He further commented on the United City of Yorkville's finances. He stated that he figured that it will cost each homeowner of a $250,000.00 home approximately $135.00 due to the mistake made with the Library. He also commented on the City's books which are not balanced. He questioned the qualification of those hired to work on the City's finances and felt there should be better "reins" on the books. Mayor Prochaska explained -that the books were balanced in 2004 and 2005 and after each audit, the City received a letter from the auditors. In 2004 they mentioned the issue of reconciliation of accounts. He stated that there has been staff to do this however recently the Accounting Department has had a big tam over. Alderman Burd noted that the employees who left did so at the end of the fiscal year and the bank statements were not balanced for the entire year they were still employed. Mr. Parrish asked whose responsibility is it to sign off on the reconciled accounts. Mayor Prochaska stated that the approval of the audit is approved by the City Council; they all get a copy of the audit and have an opportunity to question it. Mr. Parrish suggested that the City Treasurer or Mayor be responsible for the audit because he felt it was impossible to hold the entire City Council responsible for it. Alderman Spears stated that the City Council had many questions when they reviewed the auditor's letter of approval however the Council was assured by the former Finance Director and City Administrator that everything was being taken of and being monitored. She stated that she would not accept the excuse that accounts were not reconciled due to the turnover in the department. She also felt that the high turnover should be investigated and addressed. Mr. Parrish stated that he felt that if the former Administrator Graff did not finish the job, he should be brought back in to do it. Alderman Spears noted that when the former Finance Director left, she did come back as a consultant at a high fee and while she was consulting, she provided incorrect information to the new Finance Director. Alderman Spears did not recommend that former employees come back to finish the job. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council — December 12, 2006 — Mee 3 Todd Milliron, Cotswold Drive, asked Director Mika how close the city was getting a handle on the accounting situation. Mayor Prochaska reminded Mr. Milliron that this portion of the meeting was for public comment not for questioning the staff. Mr. Milliron stated that he was told that this was a $3.5 million problem and that the City budget is roughly $16 million. Director Mika explained that the City does not have a short fall but rather funds were applied to incorrect accounts. Treasurer Powell interjected the positive things such as no funds are missing, bills are being and the City's bond rating is the highest it has ever been. Administrator Crois stated that to imply that the staff does not have a handle on the finances is a complete misstatement; they know what the finances are, they have a handle on them, they know what they need to do in regards to the reconciliation and everything is being done to correct the situation. Mr. Milliron questioned what Wolf & Co. was charging the city. Director Mika explained that bids were received and Wolf & Co. had a low bid and their services were approved for an amount not to exceed the amount of $10,000.00. Mr. Milliron questioned why the auditors missed this error and if the former Finance Director was responsible the error with the Library Levy. Mayor Prochaska stated she was not and explained that the Levy was approved and filed with Kendall County and the County did not apply it. Mr. Milliron asked if the funds for the Library bond payment were identified and Mayor Prochaska explained that the payment will come out of the reserves in the General Fund. The funds will be repaid when the levy is collected. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Police Reports for November 2006 (PS 2006 -47) 2. Monthly Treasurer's Report for October 2006 (ADM 2006 -88) 3. Ordinance 2006 -141- Abating Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 2003 -100 (Raintree Village Project) and Approving the Amended Special Tax Roll - authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute (ADM 2006 -90) 4. Ordinance 2006 -142 - Abating Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 2003 -101 (Windett Ridge Project) and Approving the Amended Special Tax Roll - authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute (ADM 2006 -91) 5. Ordinance 2006 -143 - Abating Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 2004 -104 Central Grande Reserve and Approving the Amended Special Tax Roll - authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute (ADM 2006 -92) 6. Ordinance 2006 -144 - Abating Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 2004 -106 Total Grande Reserve and Approving the Amended Special Tax Roll - authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute (ADM 2006 -93) 7. Ordinance 2006 -145 - Abating Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 2004 -107 (Raintree Village II Project) - authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute (ADM 2006 -94) 8. Ordinance 2006 -146 — Authorizing, directing and certifying a supplemental levy to the County Clerk of the County of Kendall, Illinois to pay the principal of and interest on certain bonds of the City for which taxes were levied but not extended - authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute (ADM 2006 -95) 9. Wolf & Co. Engagement Letter — approve agreement as presented (ADM 2006 -96) 10. Azavar Agreement — approve agreement as presented (ADM 2006 -97) 11. Resolution 206 -114 — IDOT Highway Permit and Resolution - Kendall Marketplace - authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (COW 2006 -11) 12. Kendall Marketplace Bond Council Engagement Letter — approve agreement with Foley & Lardner, LLP as presented and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (COW 2006 -12) Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. So moved by Alderman Burd; seconded by Alderman Spears. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -6 Nays -0 Burd -aye, James -aye, Wolfer -aye, Besco -aye, Bock -aye, Spears -aye PLANNING COMMISSION /ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL No report. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL A motion was made by Alderman Spears to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of August 8, 2006 and the Committee of the Whole meeting of November 21, 2006; seconded by Alderman Besco. Alderman Spears questioned why there were minutes from the November 21, 2006 meeting when there was no quorum. Clerk Milschewski noted that the minutes were needed because it was a regularly scheduled and posted meeting. Motion approved by a viva voce vote with Alderman Spears voted nay. , The Minutes of the Regular MeetinLy of the Citv Council — December 12, 2006 — uage 4 BILLS FOR APPROVAL A motion was made by Alderman James to approve the paying of the bills listed on the Detailed Board Report dated November 29, 2006 totaling the following amounts: checks in the amount of $1,931,833.33 (vendors); $207,255.68 (payroll period ending 11/25/06); for a total of $2,139,089.01 (total); seconded by Alderman Besco. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -6 Nays -0 James -aye, Wolfer -aye, Besco -aye, Bock -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye REPORTS MAYOR'S REPORT Coffee with the Mayor Mayor Prochaska reported that the next Coffee with the Mayor would be held December 16, 2006 at Cellular Connections, 288 E. Veteran's Parkway from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Proclamation for Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month Mayor Prochaska read a Proclamation for Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month (see attached). He entertained a motion to ratify the proclamation. So moved by Alderman Wolfer; seconded by Alderman Besco. Motion approved by a viva voce vote. Beecher Building Roof Repairs (CC 2006 -05) Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to approve the quote from Advanced Roofing for roof replacement for the Beecher Center, in an amount not to exceed $22,631.00, plus an additional amount, if approved by the Director for Public Works, for materials and labor as may be needed to replace wood sheathing/decking if deemed necessary while completing the repair, per the contract, as presented. So moved by Alderman Wolfer; seconded by Alderman James. Alderman Spears asked what the additional cost would be if all the plywood has to be removed. Director Dhuse stated he did not and explained that he did not feel it would all have to be replaced because the building was completed in 1980, the roof was replaced in 1990 and the shingles which failed were replaced in 1999. He felt that the quote of $1.95 /sf of plywood was fair. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -6 Nays -0 James -aye, Wolfer -aye, Besco -aye, Bock -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye Ordinance 2006 -147 Kendall Marketplace Business District Designating Kendall Marketplace Business District and Imposing Retailers' Occupation Tax and Service Occupation Tax (COW 2006 -13) Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to approve an ordinance designating United City of Yorkville Kendall Marketplace Business District and imposing a Retailers' Occupation Tax and Service Occupation Tax therein, as presented, subject to legal review. So moved by Alderman Wolfer; seconded by Alderman James. Alderman Spears commented that that this important for the City and she welcomed Kendall Marketplace to Yorkville. Mayor Prochaska and Alderman Burd noted that this is important to the School District and to all the taxing bodies in the area. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -6 Nays -0 Burd -aye, Spears -aye, Bock -aye, Besco -aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye i Ordinance 2006 -147 Providing for the Issuance of Illinois Business District Revenue Bonds (Stormwater/Water Improvement Project) Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to approve an ordinance providing for the Issuance of United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois Business District Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, (Stormwater/Water Improvement Project), as presented, subject to legal review. So moved by Alderman Wolfer; seconded by Alderman Besco. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -6 Nays -0 Burd -aye, Spears -aye, Bock -aye, Besco -aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye I The Minutes of the Regular Meeting, of the Citv Council — December 12, 2006 — nage 5 CITY COUNCIL REPORT No report. ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report. CITY CLERK'S REPORT No report. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT No report. CITY ADMINISTATOR'S REPORT No report. FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT No report. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Director Dhuse reported that this is the season for water main breaks which are a natural occurrence with the temperature fluctuations. He noted that there were three this week. CHIEF OF POLICE'S REPORT No report. DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION'S REPORT No report. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT No report. COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER'S REPORT Mrs. Spies reported that nominating forms for the Stud Terkel Award were available in the City Hall Foyer. She also noted that the Toy Drive for the Payton Foundation would be held until December 15, 2006. COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORT School Board Alderman Burd reported she attended the School Board meeting where the following items were discussed: • New Yorkville High School principal, Timothy Shimp, was welcomed. • Dr. Engler and Mr. Trumble announced their retirements in 2010 • Formation of an Academic Booster Club • Requesting that the City add language to annexation agreements giving the school district deeds for property at the time of final plat Nuclear Offsite Agency Meeting Alderman Wolfer reported that he attended the Braidwood, Dresden and LaSalle Nuclear Power Station Offsite Agency meeting where they went over their emergency management plan. They had speakers from insurance companies who went over the Three Mile Island disaster and explained what is in place in the event of a similar disaster. Cable Consortium Mayor Prochaska reported that he attended the Cable Consortium meeting where a copy of their year -end CD was distributed. He noted that it was available and anyone interested should contact Assistant City Administrator Olson. He stated that they had a video holiday greeting that anyone can participate in and that anyone interested should contact the Fox Valley cable group. Mrs. Spies added that she and Officer Groesch taped the City's first public service program called Inside Yorkville for the cable network and that the show was on carbon monoxide detectors. Alderman Besco stated that he saw a newspaper article about a community that passed an ordinance regarding video broadcasts. He asked if the City was looking into this. Alderman Wolfer noted that this was on hold due to several lawsuits that were filed. Mayor Prochaska stated that the Consortium is also looking into this and Attorney Wyeth stated that he has been in contact with another attorney and it has been recommended that Yorkville "stay off the radar" by not passing an ordinance and thus not be drawn into any lawsuits. i i The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council — December 12, 2006 — Da2e 6 I COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT No report. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT No report. i PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT Parking Ban A motion was made by Alderman Spears to approve a resolution authorizing an Advisory Question of Public Policy, Overnight Parking Ban, as presented subject to legal review; seconded by Alderman Burd. Alderman Burd stated that part of her concern in pushing this referendum forward was the thought that the Council would be bringing this whole parking ban issue up for a vote in order to establish a city -wide ban in place. She asked the other aldermen if this was their intention or was it to leave the parking as is; on a case to case basis. She disagreed with Mr. Holzkopf; she felt it would be fair to hear from everyone on this matter. Alderman Besco expressed his opinion that roads are to move traffic not be parking lots. He felt that there should not be any parking on any primary road and other problems can be addressed case by case. He stated that he felt that the surveys were a bit of a waste of time however the Council received good input from the public hearing on the parking ban. He stated that if the matter goes to a referendum, the money for the survey was wasted. He stated that he felt this issue can be addressed in -house and he was against a referendum. Alderman Wolfer agreed with Alderman Besco. He stated that he did not like the "one size fits all" policy and he felt it will not work. He agreed that parking should be banned on major collector roads. Alderman Spears asked that if the ban is applied on a case -by -case basis would each street come before the City Council for a vote. She likes this alternative but wasn't sure how the problem streets will be identified. Alderman Besco suggested that the Police Department would be a good source to identify problem streets. Mayor Prochaska suggested that a policy be developed addressing what criteria could be used to determine a ban. Alderman Bock agreed with Alderman Besco. He stated that if there is a referendum, and residents vote against a city -wide ban, the City Council can still have the option to impose a ban based on certain criteria. He stated that he felt that the survey was not in preparation for a referendum but was a way to determine what the residents wanted. Alderman Spears stated that if this goes to a referendum vote, she hoped it would be publicized that collector and problem streets will still be addressed. Alderman Burd stated that a referendum was free so she felt it would be a good thing to take advantage of She stated that she would like to see what the voters have to say. Alderman Wolfer stated that he agreed with Alderman Spears that it needs to be clear to the citizens that if there is no ban, there still may be streets where parking is banned for safety reasons. Mayor Prochaska noted that five votes were needed to approve the resolution. Motion failed by a roll call vote. Ayes -4 Nays -3 Spears -aye, Bock -nay, Besco -nay, Wolfer -nay, James -aye, Burd -aye, Prochaska -aye Mayor Prochaska noted that the motion failed due to the lack of five votes approving the resolution; there will be no referendum question. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT Ordinance 2006 -149 The Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2007 and Ending April 30, 2008 (ADM 2006 -89) A motion was made by Alderman James to approve an ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2007 and ending April 30, 2008 for the United City of Yorkville, as presented; seconded by Alderman Besco. I i The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council — December 12. 2006 — naee 7 Mayor Prochaska asked if the amount of the levy should be stated and Attorney Wyeth stated that the amount is "as p resented". Treasurer Powell asked if this included the amount for the library bond and Mayor Prochaska explained that the Finance Director will attached a separate letter to the levy reminding the County to assess for the library bonds. Alderman Burd stated that she was under the assumption, from what the County Clerk said, that this was suppose to be a summary of all the city's levies. She questioned the need for a separate letter. Attorney Wyeth explained that the ordinance passed in July 2006 is its own levy ordinance. The filing of the ordinance is all that is required by the city to notify the County Clerk's office of the extension of the levies. It would be inappropriate to place this amount within the general levy presently before the Council. Alderman Burd asked why it was inappropriate and thought it might be a safety to include it. Attorney Wyeth explained that these levy documents are precise and to include the library amount would be "doubling up" and inappropriate; the safety will be the attached letter. Administrator Crois added that bond council has informed staff that the debt service for the library is not part of the levy ordinance and should not be part of it. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -6 Nays -0 Bock -aye, Besco -aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye, Burd -aye, Spears -aye NIMEC Agreement (ADM 2006 -98) A motion was made by Alderman James to authorize NEMEC to solicit bids from electric providers, and to authorize the City Administrator and Finance Director to approve the lowest bid, at their discretion, and to sign contracts to secure the provision of electricity from the lowest bidder as presented by NEMEC, said authority to be effective only for the next NEMEC bid cycle, but not later than 12/31/06; seconded by Alderman Besco. Alderman Spears asked if the City Attorney had reviewed the agreement and if everything was in order. Attorney Wyeth stated that he did review it, it is a standard contract and he found no reason for the City Council not to approve it. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -6 Nays -0 Besco -aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye, Burd -aye, Spears -aye, Bock -aye Resolution 2006 -115 Approving a Check Replacement Policy (ADM 2006 -99) A motion was made by Alderman James to approve a resolution authorizing the Check Replacement Policy and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Besco. Alderman Spears noted that the Council requested language in the policy regarding first time offenders. Director Mika explained that the language was added; it is the last sentence on page 2. Alderman Spears asked that the wording be changed from "can be an exception" to "will be an exception ". It was agreed to change the wording. A motion was made by Alderman Spears to amend the policy to state there "will" be an exception for fist time offenders; seconded by Alderman Wolfer. Motion to amend approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -6 Nays -0 James -aye, Burd -aye, Spears -aye, Bock -aye, Besco -aye, Wolfer -aye Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -6 Nays -0 Wolfer -aye, James -aye, Burd -aye, Spears -aye, Bock -aye, Besco -aye ADDITIONAL BUSINESS FOIA Alderman Burd commented on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) dissemination policy the Council passed. She stated that she read Alderman Wolfer's comment in the Kendall County Record as to why he voted against it. She thought people could get confused by what he said so she wanted to clarify some things. She stated that the policy did not have anything to do with the federal FOIA but rather the Illinois FOIA. She read a statement from Illinois' Attorney General, Lisa Madigan, regarding public bodies periodically reviewing the procedures they have established for carrying out the FOIA and if procedures are not established to do this, they should be considered. Based on this statement, she felt a policy should be passed. The Minutes of the Regular MeetinLy of the Citv Council — December 12, 2006 — Va eg_8 Meetings with Developers Alderman Burd stated that there was a remark in the newspaper regarding meetings held with developers. She stated that in her nine years on the Council she has never had the opportunity to meet in a small meeting with developers. She stated that the closest she came was one time she accidentally walked in on a meeting with former Alderman Sticka, the Mayor and a developer. She stated that Alderman Spears has not had this opportunity either and if they had they would not have participated in. She wanted residents to know that this is not something all the aldermen have been doing. She stated that there is a narrow line between having someone approach an alderman in a parking lot and having set meetings. Report from Drs. Wood & Gabris Alderman Burd stated that the Council received a report from Drs. Wood and Gabris that was very informative. She recommended that the taxpayers read the report which she found very interesting. She thought the doctors may want to continue their study because of all the things presently going on in the city. Meeting Notes Alderman Spears thanked the City Administrator for preparing follow -ups to the meetings. She stated that she found them very helpful. Administrator Crois stated that Assistant City Administrator Olson should be thanked because he was preparing them. Meetings with Developers Mayor Prochaska responded to Alderman Burd's comment. He stated that he has had developers and citizens comment to him that they have talked to all the aldermen at one time or another. He stated that talking to someone on the telephone or in a parking lot is still meeting with them. There was a brief discussion about talking with developers and Alderman Spears stated usually developers talk to her only because she is voting against them. She went on to express her concern with the former City Administrator representing developers because she feels it is a conflict of interest because he knows too much about the City. Mayor Prochaska noted that the former City Attorney is doing the same thing. Mayor Prochaska stated that developers and residents have the right to meet with the City Council as long as they do not break the law by meeting with more than two at a time. Alderman Besco stated he has met with developers several times; he has met with a developer and a property owner in an effort to come to harmony in an agreement, he has met with a developer and the Director of Park & Recreation and he has spoken with the developers of the water park about the weather. Alderman Burd stated that she was not talking about someone lobbying an alderman. She stated that the meeting she referred to was one where former Alderman Sticks was "holding court" before an Economic Development Committee meeting with developers. He was asking questions that should have been asked during the regular meeting and when she came into the room she was asked to leave. She felt this was inappropriate; no alderman should hold a "private little committee meeting" and be asking questions that should be asked in a public meeting. Alderman Bock commented that he did not have a problem if members of the Council meet with anyone in groups of two or less. He noted that if it is done in any other way it is not in compliance of the law. He further noted that anything Alderman Sticka, who has been off the Council for a few years, did is irrelevant. He stated that he did not feel anyone in the current Council has done anything inappropriate and anything in the past is water under the bridge. Alderman Wolfer noted that many people become lobbyist after having a career in politics. He stated that he felt that former Administrator Graff has been beyond reproach. Snow Removal Alderman Besco complimented the Public Works Department for their work on keeping the streets clear of snow. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to adjourn. So moved by Alderman Bock; seconded by Alderman Wolfer. Motion approved by a viva voce vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:22 P.M. Minutes submitted by: Jacquelyn Milschewski, City Clerk City of Yorkville, Illinois CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 12, 2006 PLEASE PRINT NAME: ADDRESS f � eo ?7 > L)7? i?o3 %erg Z-'>y l a i r , a i r V ? W, � � r r i �S'uq Corr N4-w J SIGNIN I � f 1 - � r � � � � = y-�_ �� .gr � � _�_� - , - _� ��..__� �=- �� z• � c ° - ,. _.,��_� � - � - _ �_ "�� /. — —_— i_ _ c r: F,.k.•�- � i. ® >� - ® � a.� � �ir�o- -� ®.�- .m- � � �� . _ d s _ - , e i cr_t.. �._ ! 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Prochaska Jr. do hereby proclaim December A Y p ��`� ° { f `; 2006 as Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month in the United City of Yorkville and do hereby all upon all citizens government, agencies, business leaders Y p g g 414 f f�► ®ate:. hospitals and health care providers, schools, and public and private institutions to promote Ego, ROM p B.lNi j °�d�fe'�° - --: ; awareness of the impaired driving problem, to support programs and policies to reduce the p incidence of impaired driving, and to promote safer and healthier behaviors regarding the ; .:.,,�� use of alcohol and other drugs this December holiday season and through the year. ; t�d <r _• 9 h: j " f. ► Dated this 12 day of December, 2006, A.D. Uh eF � Arthur F. 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