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City Council Minutes 1980 01-24-80 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY (5) OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE , KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS HELD AT CITY HALL JANUARY 24 , 1980 . 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 called the roll as follows : Ward 1 - Beach Ward 2 - Harker Ward 3 - Simmons Pierce Aldermen Wolff and Hanback were absent . A quorum was established . The reading of the minutes from the January 10 , 1980 meeting was waived . Alderman Harker moved to approve the minutes with the following correction under Library Board : Delete the date January 29 , 1980 and add the date January 22 , 1980 . Motion was seconded by Alderman Simmons . Motion carried 4-0 . PLAN COMMISSION - Alderman Beach will have a report on the meeting of January 22 , 1980 at the February 14 , 1980 regular meeting of the City Council . PARK COMMISSION - Alderwoman Pierce called a committee meeting for Trees & Parks on Thur-s day, February 21 , 1980 at 7 : 30 P .M. at the Water Tower . HUMAN RESOURCE COMMISSION - Alderwoman Pierce stated the Commission is presently working on an attitude survey that will go out to everyone in the City to answer and return . They hope for good feedback on the project . The Commission wants to begin holding some cultural events . BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - Alderman Beach stated the next regular meeting will be February 12 , 1980 at 7 : 30 P .M. at the Water Tower . COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE - Alderwoman Pierce reported the Committee hopes to schedule a Public Hearing possibly the last week in February on the Building Plans for the new Community Center Building . The date will be set at the February 5 , 1980 meeting . There are 3 meetings schedules as follows : February 5 , 1980 - 7 : 30 P .M. at the Water Tower - Special Meeting . February 19 , 1980- 7 : 30 P .M . at the Water Tower - Regular Meeting . March 4 , 1980 - 7 : 30 P .M . at Citv Hall - Special Meeting with Organizational Representatives . Alderwoman Pierce and Attorney Dickson will be working on the survey . Alderman Hanback arrived at 8 : 15 P .M. BUILDING & ZONING - Alderman Beach reported on the January 23 , 1980 meeting regarding the Impact Study on Wildwood Estates . Definite stands have bean taken by the Committee and will be referred to the Plan Commission . No conclusions have been arrived at regarding the review of building permit and inspection fees . FINANCE - Alderman Simmons moved to extend the present health insurance policy an additional month and to include Stella Christian in the county pool underwritten by Blue Cross/Blue Shield at a cost of $75 per month by the City . Motion was seconded by Alderman Harker . Roll call vote was taken as follows : Harker - Aye Simmons - Aye Pierce - Aye Hanback - Aye Beach - Aye Motion carried 5-0 . Alderman Wolff was absent from voting . Alderman Simmons read,-the schedule of finance meetings as follows : January 31, 1980 - 8 : 00 P .M. - Water Tower - Budget February 21, 1980 - 8 :00 P .M. - Water Tower - Public Works - Wages 9 : 00 P .M. - Water Tower - Police Department - Wages March 6 , 1980 - 8 : 00 P .M. - Water Tower - Budget April 10 , 1980 - 7 : 30 P .M. at( City Hall preceding the regular City Council meeting - Budget Public Hearing and first Revenue Sharing Public Hearing April 24 , 1980 - 7 : 30 P .M. at City Hall preceding the regular City Council meeting - second Revenue Sharing Public Hearing Additional meetings will be scheduled for wage negotiations as they are needed . (6) Page 2 January 24 , 1980 FUTURE PLANNING - Alderman Beach reported that the East Alley Parking Project needs response from the Farm Bureau before they can proceed . LIGHTS , TELEPHONE •& GAS - Alderman Hanback reported that he received a bill from the School District for the total cost of lighting for the summer for the tennis courts to be 336 hours @ 512 per hourp a total of $ 18 .48 . POLICE - On committee',recommendation Alderman Hanback moved to approve an increase in salary for Police Secretary, Pauline Usry , from $3 .80 per hour to $4 .25 per hour , seconded by Alderman Harker . Roll call vote was taken as follows : Hanback - Aye Simmons - Aye Pierce - Aye Beach - Aye Harker - Aye Motion carried 5-0 . Alderman Wolff was absent from votinq . Alderman Hanback called a committee meeting February 6 , 1980 at 7 : 45 P .M. at the Police Department . PUBLIC PROPERTY & BUILDINGS - Alderman Hanback reported the library relocation project was in a holding stage waiting approval for funding . The measurements have been taken . LIBRARY BOARD - Alderman Harker reported on the January 22 , 1980 meeting . The board is presently working on the new budget and studying building plans for the new library . Mr . Clarage has submitted two sets of plans neither of which met with the board ' s approval . A committee meeting is scheduled for January 29 , 1980 at the WaterTower at 8 :00 P .M . to discuss problems . YBS BOARD - Alderman Harker reported that the January 17 , 1980 meeting . with the City Council was a very constructive meeting . The City Engineer was able to accomplish the intent of the meeting with his presentation . LIBRARY:-.BOARD - Alderman Harker moved to authorize payment of $ 1 ,000 budgeted for the purchase of microfilming equipment from the Revenue Sharing account to the Library . Motion was seconded by Alderwoman Pierce . Roll call vote was taken as follows : Simmons - Aye Pierce - Aye Beach - Aye Harker - Aye Hanback - Aye Motion carried 5-0 . Alderman Wolff was absent from voting . Alderman Hanback Xnoved to adjourn the meeting at 8 : 40 P .M. , seconded by Alderman Harker . Cit Clerk