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City Council Minutes 1980 01-10-80 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 JANUARY 10 , 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 roll as follows : Ward 1 - Beach Ward 2 - Harker Ward 3 - Simmons Hanback Alderman Wolff was absent from Ward 1 and Alderwoman Pierce was absent from Ward 3 . A quorum was established . The reading of the minutes was waived . Alderman Hanback moved to approve the minutes from the December 13 , 1979 meeting as presented, seconded by Alderman Harker . Motion carried 4-0 . The reading of the bills was waived . Treasurer Merkel presented a correction attachement to the bills and corrected the original COPY- Alderman Simmons moved to authorize payment of the bills presented including the corrected bill , seconded by Alderman Hanback . Roll call vote was taken as follows : Harker - Aye Hanback - Aye Simmons - Aye Beach - Aye Motion carried 4-0 . Aldermen Wolff & Pierce were absent from voting . ATTORNEY ' S REPORT - Alderman Simmons moved to pass the "Ordinance Renaming Mill Street, Between Illinois State Route 126 and 47 , Renaming Said Street to 'Colonial Parkway ' , seconded by Alderman Harker . Roll call void, was taken as follows : (#1-80) Hanback - Aye Simmons - Aye Beach - Aye Harker - Aye Motion carried 4-0 . Alderman Wolff & Pierce were absent from voting . Alderman Harker moved to pass "AN ORDINANCE FOR THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE ESTABLISHING REGULAR MEETING DATES OF THE CITY COUNCIL" , seconded by Alderman Simmons . Roll call vote was ' taken as follows : (#2-80) Simmons - Aye Beach - Aye Harker - Aye Hanback - Aye Motion carried 4-0 . Alderman Wolff & Pierce were absent from voting. Alderman Harker moved to adopt "A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A REPRESENTATIVE (ALDERMAN DANNY HANBACK) FOR COMMUNICATION WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RELATIVE TO CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MUNICIPAL LIBRARY" , seconded by Alderman Simmons . Roll call vote was taken as follows : Beach - Aye Harker - Aye Hanback - Aye Simmons - Aye (#54-198C, Motion carried 4-0 . Aldermen Wolff & Pierce were absent from voting . MAYOR' S REPORT - Mayor Thanepohn read a letter received from the Illinois Department of Transportation regarding the proposed 12" water main across the Route 47 bridge and referred the materials to Director Madden and Alderman Harker for study . Mayor Thanepohn read a letter from Illinois Bell Telepone Company regarding the reduction in the Utility Tax credit claim . Alderman wolff arrived at 8 : 15 P .M . Mayor Thanepohn read a letter from the Illinois Municipal LEague regarding Illinois Risk Management Insurance . The matter was referred to the Finance Committee for study . Mayor Thanepohn presented petitions from the Yorkville Grade School 4th-graders regarding the need for a- recycling center for aluminum cans , papers & jars . The matter was referred to Alderman Wolff and Director Madden for follow-up . Mayor Thanepohn commented the traffic signal was working very well in coordinating traffic on both sides of the City with no major back-ups . CITY CLERK - Alderman Harker moved the Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center be granted permission to hold "Tag Days ' on May 9 & 10 , 1980 with alternate rain dates of May 16 & 17 , 1980 . Motion was seconded by Alderman Simmons . Motion carried 5-0 . Alderwoman Pierce was absent from voting . Page 2 January 10 , 1980 TREASURER - Alderman Wolff moved to approve the Treasurer ' s Report, seconded by Alderman Harker . Motion carried 5-0 . POLICE - Chief Randall presented a 78-79 comparison chart to the Council for review . Alderman Wolff moved to approve the Police Department Report , ' seconded by Alderman Harker. Motion carried 4-0 . DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Harker moved to approve the Public Works Reports , seconded by Alderman Simmons . Motion carried 5-0 . Mayor Thanepohn requested the press to relay the message that any theft or damage to street signs should be reported to the Public Works or the Police Departments . BUILDING DEPARTMENT - It was noted that there was $4 , 300 , 884 .00 declared value of construction during 1979 . Alderman Harker moved to approve the Building Department Report, seconded by Alderman Simmons . Motion carried 5-0 . PLAN COMMISSION - Alderman Beach announced the next meeting would be January 22 , 1980 at 7 : 30 P .M. at City Hall . BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - Alderman Beach reported on the January 8, 1980 meeting . The Commission recommends the City contact the State of Illinois regarding the possibility of the Game Farm land being acquired by the School District No . 115 in the event the land is vacated by the Illinois Department of Conservation . A recommendation by the Commission that the City initiate action to get a passing lane approved by the Illinois Department of Transpor- tation at Route 47 and Countryside Parkway at Countryside Center . Alderman Beach stated the passing lane was in the original specifica- tions , but the state then thought it a waste of tax dollars to put it in at that time due to the probable 4-lane highway going through at that point . Alderman Beach will send a letter to the Illinois Department of Transportation . Bob Mackie , member of the commission tendered his resignation . Bob Mackie presented a resume of Fox Industrial Park research and he received no complaints . The survey is to be used by the Chamber of Commerce . , Bob Barkley will do research on the Illinois Bell Telephone land on W . Hydraulic & Main Streets in regards to parking . SENIOR CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE - Identa Austin addressed two traffic problems in downtown Yorkville . One concerns the pedestrians jay- walking . Another problem is the obstruction of view with campers , vans and trucks parking by Hydraulic and Van Emmon Streets when turning out into traffic on Route 47 . Mrs . Stafford asked permission for the Senior Foxes to put another tree in the park . The matter was referred to Alderwoman Pierce for follow-up . CITIZEN COMMENTS - James Garvey, representative of the Crooked Creek Homeowners Group thanked the City Council for permission to participate in the Impact Study of proposed Wildwood Estates and further request permission to attend any other meetings scheduled regarding the proposed development . Mr. Garvey invited Mayor and City Council to the meeting at the Yorkville National Bank on Tuesday, January 1_5 , 1980 at 7 : 30 P .M. Mr . Garvey submitted two petitions opposing Wildwood Estates to City Clerk signed by adjacent landowners , landowners and residents of Crooked Creek , BUILDING & ZONING - Alderman Beach addressed the highlights of the Wildwood Estates Impact Study held January 3 , 1980 at 8 : 00 P .M. at City Hall .as follows : Water tower on site to be provided for Water pressure inadequate for development Narrow Streets Building height for R-4 housing Density will double the population Page 3 (3) January 10 , 1980 Sanitary system not adequate to handle the subdivision - inter- ceptor required Bus pick-up stations , shelters & walkways for school children With the 511 miles of streets there will be a need for more Public Works street maintenance & snowplowing along with police pro- tection Green areas require more maintenance & policing R-3 zoning inadequate Greater density creates more water run-off Increase in police patroling , traffic problems and construction vandalism Library will require 10 ,000 sq . ft . of library space Alderman Beach stated that the problems will be addressed individually at the committee meeting scheduled for January 23 , 1980 at City Hall . Also to be discussed at the meeting will be the building fee schedule . HEALTH & SANITATION - Alderman Hanback stated there was a problem with the apartments at E . Van Emmon between Mill & Heustis Streets regarding garbage complaints . Alderman Wolff will contact Mr . Pilmer about the situation . FINANCE- Alderman Simmons announced the budget meeting schedule as follows : January 31, 1980 - 8 : 00 P .M. - Water Tower - Finance Committee , Treasurer & Department Heads February 21, 1980 - Water Tower - 8 :00 P.M. - Public Works 9 :00 P .M. - Police Department Alderman Simmons reported on the December 17 , 1980 meeting and one subsequent meeting with 3 Insurance presentations . Alderman Simmons stated it was the Committee ' s recommendation to go with Wisconsin Life Health Insurance tMYough the Zeiter/Dickson Agency at $1 ,210 .90 per month premium� a savings of approximately $400 per month . Alderman Wolff moved to approve the new health insurance plan with Wisconsin Life at $ 1, 210 . 90 per month upon approval by the Department Heads , seconded by Alderman Harker . Roll call vote was taken as follows : Wolff - Aye Beach - Aye Harker - Aye Hanback - Aye Simmons - Aye Motion carried 5-0 . Alderwoman Pierce was absent from voting. LIGHTS , TELEPHONE & GAS - Alderman Hanback stated the present problem with Cable TV is they are trying to contract the usage of poles with the utility companies . POLICE - Alderman Wolff announced a Committee Meeting schduled for January 16 , 1980 at 8 : 00 P .M. at the Water Tower . Chief Randall and his wife will attend the 2-day meeting of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police upon the motion by Alderman Wolff , second by Alderman Harker. Motion carried 5-0 . PUBLIC PROPERTY & BUILDINGS - Alderman Hanback reported he has spoken to the Illinois Department of Transportation and they are in the process of reviewing the Library relocation project. SEWERS - Alderman Harker reported part of the information for the Grant has been forwarded to the State by the Engineering firm with more to follow when completed. STREETS & ALLEYS - Alderman Simmons reported that no engineering has been received to date on the sidewalk replacement project in the Central Business area. LIBRARY BOARD - Alderman Harker announced the next meeting will be Tuesday, January 2SII� 1980 . cnf-) YBSD BOARD - Alderman Harker reminded the Council of the meeting on Thursday, January 17 , 1980 at 8 : 00 P .M. at the Sanitary Plant . Alderman Beach moved to adjourn the meeting into an Executive Session regarding City Personnel at 9 :00 P.M, second by Alderman Harker . Motion carried. Alderman Beach moved to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene the regular City Council meeting at 9 : 30 P .M. -Mayor Thanepohn nominated for appointment ,Jack Simmons ,ho the position of Plumbing Inspector for the City of Yorkville to he paid per inspection , (4) Page 4 January 10 , 1980 Alderman Beach. moved to approve the appointment of Jack Simmons as licensed Plumber for the City of Yorkville if and needed-.at the-.- discretion of Building Inspector Madden to ;be compensated at $15 ,00 for residential , $25 .00, for commercial and $35.00 for industrial , per inspection . Motion was seconded by Alderman Hanback . Motion carried 5-0 . Alderman Harker moved to adjourn the meeting at 9 : 30 P .M. , seconded by Alderman Wolff. C ty 71erk DECEMBER, 1979 Approved January 10, 1980 Meeting GENERAL FUND IBM - Typewriter Repairs Inv. 1715290 (1-42-860) 41.85 Francis J. McNelis - Removing 4 Stumps (1-36.2-661) 80.00 A.B. Dick Company - Replace Thermistor on Copy Machine (1-42-866) 49.00 Commonwealth Edison Co.- EH55-AP-8690A Maint. Bldg. $60.12 (1-38.4-761) 124.06 EH-55-AP-3084A Park $59.49 (1-36.2-662) EJ59-AP-0150A Park $ 4.45 (1-38.2-740) Northern Ill. Gas Co. - Park (1-36.2-662) 6.47 MSP/Insurance Trust - Group Insurance Premium (1-42-856) 1646.21 Director of Labor - Unemployment Insurance Premium for Quarter 80.11 ending 12/31/79 (1-42-868) Ill. Bell Telephone Co.- Pvt. Line-P.D. (1-42-864) 15.56 C & R Communication - Install radio, siren & lights in New Squad 295.00 $225.00 (1-35-610) ; Radio & siren repairs $50.00 (1-35-602) ; Inv. 1939 Labor to install siren, speaker $ realign radio $20.00 (1-35-610) Anderson & Bushnell - Office Supplies - P.D. (1-35-603) 74.35 Kendall County Record - Printing Accident Cards-P.D. (1-35-606) $38.00 63.80 1968 Truck Bids & Ad for Plumbing Inspector $6.60 (1-42-860) Ridgewood Estates Variance $19.20 (1-41-802) Ronald Reuter - Expense-Auto Theft Seminar (1-35-607) 4.15 Veto Enterprises, Inc. - Inv. 14164 Pro Gard Shield $277.12 291.07 Inv. 14170 Stay Brace Arm $ Antenna Mount $13.95 (1-35-608) Cal-Mark Ltd. - Inv. 3705 Stripping & Applying Emblem, Letters 119.40 Numbers on M-3 $94.40 (1-35-608) Inv. 3706 Remove stripping & emblem from old M-3 $25 .00 (1-35-610) Kendall Grundy FS,Inc. - Headlight, change tires $ oil $18.80 (1-35-610) 775.63 Gas - P.D. $756.83 (1-35-611) Plano Police Department- 460 Calls on Call Forwarding-P.D. (1-35-615) 115.00 Hornsby's Family Center- Oil-Public Works $33.44 (1-33-531) 38.81 Photo work $ picture frame-P.D. $5.37 (1-35-614) John N. Schneider Appl.- Fuses $ Trash bags - P.D. (1-38.2-741) 3.60 Ram Electric Supply - Inv. 14064 Bulbs (1-38.2-741) 7.50 Elden Madden,Director - Office Supplies $9.29 (1-30-405) 73.49 of Public Works Postage $1.71 (1-30-406) Office Supplies $6.00 (1-41-800) Plumbing Inspectors Assn. of I11. Meeting Expense $12.00 (1-41-805) Postage $12.80 (1-41-807) Postage $31.69 (1-42-861) Ric Mar Industries,Inc.- Inv. 31956 Sewer Cleaner Supplies $283.30 (1-32-501) 328.20 Inv. 32097 Wire Broom $22.70 (1-30-407) Inv. 32160 Wire Broom $22.20 (1-30-407) John N. Schneider Appl.- Bulbs, paint, keys (1-30-410) 20.77 Aurora Blacktop, Inc. - Inv. 2332 Cold Mix (1-30-410) 172.82 Ram Electric Supply - Batteries (1-30-410) 32.16 Countryside True Value - Chain saw & spreader $173.61 (1-33-532) 243.04 Hardware Chain, bolts, etc. $69.43 (1-30-410) Henke Mfg. Corporation- Inv. 15114 Snow Plow cutting edges, bolts $ 142.25 nuts (1-31-454) Greiter's Mechanical - Snow Melt Spreader Modification (1-31-453) 24.24 Service Contracting Ron4Westphal Chev. ,Inc.- Inv. 4367 Tune-up C-65 1976 Truck $79.04; 232.49 Inv. 4463 Tune-up 75 Chev. P.U. 80.50 Inv. 4484 Power steering & brake repairs 1976 GMC $72.95 (1-33-531) Yorkville Auto Parts - Inv. 15974 Valvalene $11.30 119.22 Inv. 16014 Parts to mount Beacon Light $8.20 Inv. 16030 Window wash $16.70 Inv. 16037 Supplies $5.59 Inv. 16569 Supplies $6.85 Inv. 16581 Filters etc. $38.57 Inv. 00341 Wiper $4.13 Inv. 00619 Supplies $27.88 (1-33-531 Homer G. Dickson & Co. - Inv. 93092 In Line Fuse Holder $5.22 138.58 Inv. 32887 Install rebuilt starter on MF-30 $133.36 (1-33-531) GENERAL FUND (Continued) Sims Manufacturing Co. Inc. - Inv. 17253 Curtains for MF-30 (1-33-531) $112.72 Quill Corporation - Sheet protectors for Minutes (1-42-865) 45. 71 Harry Crawford,Postmaster - Bulk mailing fee for Newsletter (1-42-861) 40.00 Illinois Municipal League - Dues for year ending 12/1980 (1-42-857) 198.00 Fox Valley Shopping News - Action Sign for Accountability Session 28.30 (1-42-860) I11. Bell Telephone Co. - 553-0535 Mayor (1-42-864) 4. 70 5788,26 SALARIES GROSS 23, 709.35 Net 16685.31 WATER FUND Ill. Bell Telephone Co. - Alternator Cable (2-50-402) 9.38 Water Products Co. - Inv. 32576 Meters (2-50-405) $558.00 610.41 Inv. 31981 Repair Sleeves (2-50-408) $52.41 Baxter $ Woodman,Inc. - Water Main Engineering (2-50-417) 45.00 Water Dep. & Cont. Fund - Transfer from Water Fund 150.00 Nat'l. B1vd.Bank of Chicago- Deposit-Water Bond & Interest Fund 2000.00 Nat'l. B1vd.Bank of Chicago- Deposit-Water Bond & Interest Reserve Fund 170.00 Elden Madden,Dir. of - Postcards $ Postage (2-50-420) 12.51 Public Works 2997.30 SALARIES GROSS 2,415.84 Net 1701.67 REVENUE SHARING FUND Bristol Lumber Co. - Ticket 113160 $ 113094 Material for Bathroom $227.54 in Shop-Maint. Bldg. (6-403) Yorkville Plumbing & - Inv. 1201 Install & connect pipe & fittings 1025.87 Pump Co. in Bathroom-Shop area-Maint. Bldg. $1019.89; Ticket 2379 Brass for Bathroom-Shop area Maint. Bldg. (6-403) $5.98 1253.41 PARK COMMISSION Kendall County Record - Printing Winter & Spring Programs $ 230.08 ORDINANCE NO. I- AO AN ORDINANCE RENAMING MILL STREET, BETWEEN ILLINOIS STATE ROUTE 126 AND 47 , RENAMING SAID STREET TO COLONIAL PARKWAY WHEREAS, the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE has considered the advisability of renaming one of the streets within the said City, to-wit: MILL STREET, between Illinois State Routes 126 and 47 , and WHEREAS, it is felt that the best interests- of the Public will be served by renaming said street to avoid confusion with the balance of MILL STREET due to its placement and location relative to the balance of MILL STREET, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of tht- UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE that MILL STREET be and th. , same is renamed to "COLONIAL PARKWAY" for that portion and that portion only between Illinois State Route 126 and Illinois State Route 47 . BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk shall give notice of the renaming of MILL STREET as aforesaid by causing a Certified Copy of this Ordinance to be recorded in the Office of Recorder of Deeds of Kendall County and by furnishing a copy thereto to the U.S. Postal Service within the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE. PASSED this -/Olt day of , A.D. 1980 . 4121 lh-Ams-) n , Motion by : "hlderman Simmons City Clerk Second Alderman Harker poll Cal APPROVED this day of D. . . 1` 80 Hant,ack - Aye Simmons -- Aye Fierce Absent Wolff - Absent Maya Beach - Aye Harker - Aye uRDINANCE NU. d-e G AN ORDINANCE FOR THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE ESTABLISHING REGULAR MEETING DATES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WHEREAS, the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE, by and through its City Council, wishes to establish regular meeting dates of the City Council of the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE on dates convenient to the Council and Public and to avoid conflict with public holidays; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE that the regular meeting dates of the City Council , to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall , within the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE, Kendall County, Illinois, at 8: 00 P.M. on the following dates: FOR THE MONTHS OF: JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL, MAY, JUNE, JULY AUGUST, SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER, The Second and Fourth Thursdays FOR THE MONTH OF: NOVEMBER The First and Third Thursday only FOR THE MONTH OF: DECEMBER The Second Thursday only BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE that all such regular Council Meetings shall be held at the time and place aforesaid until an amendment of this Ordinance, or until otherwise changed 'by lawful action of the City Council. The City Clerk of the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE is directed to give all appropriate notice to all newspaper and public media, and the public generally, in accordance with the law of the State of Illinois of the changes in the time of the regular meeting of the City Council of the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE. PASSED this /4 day of na&A&&A" A.D. 1980. y , City Cle APPROVED this /D day of , A.D. 1980. a ' n z ayor Motion by : Alderman Harker Second by : Alderman Simmons Roll Call Vote Simmons - Aye Pierce - Absent Wolff - Absent Harker - Aye Beach - Aye Hanback - Aye -2- RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A REPRESENTATIVE FOR COMMUNICATION WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RELATIVE TO CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MUNICIPAL LIBRARY y WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Transportation has determined that it will demolish the Municipal Library of the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE and will construct a replacement for said building upon a site to be selected by the Illinois Depart- ment of Transportation and the City Council of the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE; and WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Transportation has ' asked that one member of the Council be selected for purposes of communicating all requests and information regarding the construction of the replacement Municipal Library, and the City Council has so designated such a person, to-wit: ALDERMAN DANNY HANBACK NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE that ALDERMAN DANNY HANBACK shall be and is hereby authorized to communicate with the Illinois Department of Transportation concerning the demolition, replacement and reconstruction of a Municipal Library for the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE and ALDERMAN HANBACK is hereby designated as a sole and exclusive representative of the City Council in regard to all such commications with the Illinois Department of Transportation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall communicate . the designation of ALDERMAN HANBACK as representative of the City gouncil to the Department of Transportation by forwarding a Certified this Resolution to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Y.9 E l ' d^�`'� PASSED this 1074 day of A.D. 1980. L.s i M.( igioo }�y���{ A1' wTman Harker Seckne' 3 YA-rman Simmons .Roll C' yl Mote ,$e a Aye City C1 k Harker - Aye Hanback - APPROVED this /d/it day of , A . 1980. Aye --- �. Simmons - Aye r---_-- Pierce - Absent Ma O Wolff - Absent