City Council Minutes 1979 01-11-79 (1)
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED
CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE , ILLINOIS , HELD JANUARY 11, 1979
AT CITY HALL.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thanepohn at 8 :00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said .
Roll call was taken as follows :
Ward 1 - Beach Ward 2 - Hanback Ward 3 - Simmons
Smith
Alderman Wolff was absent from Ward 1 and Alderman Harker was absent
from Ward 2 . A quorum was established.
Guests included a representative from WSPY, Ernie Marquardt , Roy
Deane and Jack Purcell .
Alderman Smith moved to waive the reading of the minutes and approve
them as presented , seconded by Alderman Simmons . Motion carried 4-0 .
The reading of the bills was waived. Treasurer Merkel presented
an additional bill for $ 1 , 140 .00 to be paid to McNelis Free Service
from the General Fund . Alderman Simmons moved to authorize payment
of the bills presented with the addition , seconded by Alderman
Smith. Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Beach - Aye Hanback - Aye Simmons - Aye Smith - Aye
Motion carried 4-0 . Aldermen Wolff & Harker were absent from the
voting .
ATTORNEY' S REPORT - Alderman Smith moved to pass the Ordinance
Establishing Regular Meeting Dates for the City Council of the
United City of The Village of Yorkville for 1979 as follows :
For the months of January, February March , May , June , July ,
August, September and October , the second and fourth Thursdays ;
for the months of April and November the third Thursdays ;
and for the month of December the second Thursday only.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Beach . Roll call vote was
taken as follows :
Beach - Aye Hanback - Aye Simmons - Aye Smith - Aye
Motion carried 4-0 . Aldermen Wolff & Harker were absent from
the voting .
Alderman Beach moved to adopt the Resolution Requesting the
Merchant' s National Bank of Aurora as Trustee of the Clarence W.
Beecher Testamentary Trust to Acquire the Yorkville Congregational.
Church and Make Necessary Changes Therein to Adapt it as a
Community Building . The motion was seconded by Alderman Simmons .
Alderman Hanback askef if there was a question of the legality
of 'the terms of the will . Attorney Dickson stated that under
the terms of the will , it provides for acquisition of property and
erecting thereon a building and a question has been raised by
one of the contingent beneficiaries of the will whether it was
appropriate to acquire an existing building and modifying it
to use . Attorney Dickson further stated that the matter has been
considered by the trustee and it was his feelings that if the
City had such intents it should be done by a resolution. They
would then ask for court construction to determine if it was
within the scope of the will . Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Beach - Aye Hanback - Aye Simmons - Aye Smith - Aye
Motion carried 4-0 . Aldermen Harker and Wolff were absent from
the voting.
Alderman Hanback moved to pass the Ordinance Amending Ordinance
4-1978 , Being an ORdinance to License and Regulate Amusement
Devices , Billiard Parlors & Pinball Machines in the United City
of the Vill .age of Yorkville and provides an application form.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Smith . Roll call vote was
taken as follows :
Beach - Aye Hanback - Aye Simmons - Aye Smith - Aye
Motion carried 4-0 . Aldermen Harker and Wolff were absent form
the voting .
Attorney Dickson reported that the special assessment item for
the north side residents would be discussed in a meeting with
Mr. Dean Griffin who is the attorney for the property owners .
Treasurer Merkel has found more records to indicate further
who has reimbursements coming to them.
In regards to the Conover case , the judge ' s decision defines
that the City is free to charge appropriate water rates to
Conover ' s Subdivi sion and the question of the extension of water
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and sewer lines is left to the City to decide . There is no question
regarding the City ' s right to collect hook-on ,fees as to water.
However, hook-on charges for sewer in the amount of $2 ,400 will be
reimbursed to Mr. Conover by the City.
Attorney Dickson sent a letter to the Kendall County Board Chairman
stating the City has adopted as a -policy asking all subdividers
within a mile and one-half of the corporate limits of the City to
annex if they become contiguous within 10 years .
Alderman Wolff arrived at 8 : 20 P.M.
MAYOR' S REPORT - Alderman Wolff moved to approve the appointment
of Richard Randall as Police Chief , seconded by Alderman Smith.
Motion carried 5-0 . Alderman Harker was absent from the voting.
Mayor Thanepohn commended all City Employees for their work through
the winter emergencies .
Alderman Harker arrived at 8 : 25 P .M.
CITY CLERK - Clerk Erickson reported that a Petition has been filed
by Attorney Grant in behalf of Orville F. Madsen & Son, Inc . and
Jack and Virginia Purcell requesting a variance and rezoning for
Block 5 ,Unit 2 and Block 2 , Unit for in Countryside Center for the
purpose of constructing a Senior Citizen Home. Alderman Simmons
moved to refer the petition to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a
Public Hearing scheduled for January 15 , 1979 and to the Plan
Commission for a Public Hearing scheduled for January 30 , 1979 ,
both at 7 : 30 P.M. The motion was seconded by Alderman Harker.
Motion carried 6-0 .
Attorney Grant submitted to the Clerk a Petition for Annexation
in behalf of the Mezger organization , but at this time is not
ready for any presentations or public hearings .
Alderman Simmons moved to refer the Holdiman , Holdiman & Bazan
Petition for Annexation back to the Plan Commission for a Public
Hearing scheduled for the February 27 , 1.979 meeting , seconded
by Alderman Harker. Motion carried 6-0 .
TREASURER - Alderman Harker moved to approve the Treasurer' s
Report , seconded by Alderman Smith. Motion carried 6-0 .
POLICE - Alderman Smith moved to approve the Police Report , se-
conded by Alderman Harker . Motion carried 6-0 .
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - Mayor Thanepohn noted the total declared
value of construction during 1978 was $4 , 171,486 . Alderman Smith
moved to approve the Public Works reports , seconded by Alderman
Harker. Motion carried 6-0 .
PARK COMMISSION - Alderman Smith noted that copies of the minutes
of the meetings had been dispensed and he had nothing to add to them.
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - Alderman Harker reported
that the Commission has been divided into 3 sub-committees each
working in a specific area . Bob Mackie and Dick 7eiter will work
with the Fox Industrial Park area , Phil Dalton and Roy Dean will
work in the Countryside Center area and Walt Olsen and Dave
Schindlbeck will work on Stark' s property area . The committees
are to be available at meetings to give a progress report .
OLD BUSINESS - Alderman Harker moved to approve the License
Application of Ernie ' s Speed & Custom for Pinball & Mechanical
Amusement Device licensing , seconded by Alderman Wolff . Motion
carried 6-0 .
Alderman Wolff moved to deny the application for Pinball &
Mechanical Amusement Device License submitted by Lyman' s Rest-
aurant due to non-compliance with the Ordinance as to the
operating hours . The motion was seconded by Alderman Smith .
Motion carried 6-0 . The Clerk was instructed to send a new
application and copy of the Ordinance to Mr. Lyman and request
he study the Ordinance and re-submit a new application accordingly.
Attorney Dickson reported that Attorney Wilson is redrafting Stark' s
Petition for Annexation and will resubmit it when completed.
Alderman Simmons read the minutes from the December 26 , 1978 Plan
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Commission meeting in regards to the Holdiman/Holdiman/Bazan
Annexation & Rezoning Petition. Alderman Beach questioned the number
of driveway cuts . The number of cuts will be determined by the
State Department.
NEW BUSINESS - Alderman Simmons read the Plan Commission minutes
from the December 26 , 1978 meeting in regards to Block 1, Unit 1,
Countryside Center resubdividing . Mayor Thanepohn read a letter
that was sent by Clarage and associates to Donahue , Thornhill &
Olson stating the plat had been received and reviewed. Mr.
Clarage stated in his letter the no access easements had been
placed on the revised preliminary plat and the existing access
easements noted. Mr. Clarage requested that all notes related to
these easementsbe made darker so the intent can be seen more readily.
Lot 1 parking restrictions should be noted as promised. Compliance
before the meeting at hand could not be met by Mr. Olson due to
the time limit .
Mr . Purcell presented the plat to the City Council. Lot 2 will
be covered by a new seperate easement agreement . Alderman Simmons
noted that Lot 6 was the only real problem concern of the Plan
Commission. Mr . Purcell noted the Plan Commission minutes on
page four, 8th line from the bottom was incorrect and should read
"1. No center cut on Countryside Parkway for Lot 6 . " Alderman
Simmons stated that a center curb cut would be allowed off Lot 6
onto Countryside Parkway going east only, but no cut onto the
median strip.
Upor. .the recommendation of the Plan Commission , Alderman Wolff
moved to approve the Resubdivision of Block 1 , Unit 1 , Countryside
Center subject to the following including the correction from the
Plan Commission minutes :
1. No Center cut on Countryside Parkway median strip for
Lot 6 .
2 . No access off Countryside Parkway on Lot 4 and provide
a common drive entrance for lots 3 & 4 to line up with
the center curb cut on Countryside Parkway by Palmer
Court.
3 . Draw easements on the plat as discussed.
4 . No cuts on Center Parkway for Lots 1 & 2 .
The motion was seconded by Alderman Smith . Roll call vote was taken
as follows :
Wolff - Aye Harker - Aye Simmons - Aye
Beach - Aye Hanback - Aye Smith - Aye
Motion carried 6-0 .
Foxwood Estates - Alderman Simmons read from the December 26 , " 1978
Plan Commission minutes section 78 . 33 . Mayor Thanepohn asked if
anything was addressed to the matter of annexation if they became
contiguous within 10 years . Mr. Olson replied that he was not
aware of the policy until this date , but that he saw no reason
it couldn ' t `be-madeart of the agreement if they could continue
to use well and septic after annexation.
Upon recommendation by the Yorkville Plan Commission , Alderman
Beach moved that Fox Wood Estates Subdivision within one and one-half
miles jurisdiction of the corporate limits of Yorkville be approved
providing there was an indication on the Preliminary Plat that they
will annex if they become contiguous within 10 years . The motion
was seconded by Alderman Wolff . Motion carried 6-0 .
Alderman Beach inquired about covenant enforcement. Attorney
Dickson stated that it was generally a contract among the owners
within the subdivision. Those that have a public benefit can be
enforced by the City. The question was brought up in regards to
covenants being enforced at the time an occupancy permit is issued .
Attorney Dickson stated that an occupancy permit could not be
denied unless it was in the question of a safety or health
hazard. Covenants are private and not public matters . A covenant
can be changed but would take the agreement of everyone involved.
Ron Cobb (Miller' s Subdivision) - The E.P.A. permit to operate
has been received for the water line . Alderman Beach moved to
table the matter until the January 25 , 1979 meeting , seconded
by Alderman Harker. Motion carried 6-0 .
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Mayor Thanepohn read a letter from Attorney Grant regarding Joe
Shelton , a State Farm Mutual Insurance Co. representative , 'and his
request for Annexation and Zoning of a parcel of land adjoining
the City on North Street in Conover ' s Subdivision. Since his
present request is for more information, the matter was referred
to the Building and Zoning Committee .
FINANCE - Alderman Simmons moved to send out gasoline bids for all
City vehicles and two-way radio system bids for the Public Works
Department and instructed the Clerk to publish the bid notices .
The motion was seconded by Alderman Wolff. Alderman Wolff asked
how many radios it would involve . There are 6 vehicles in the Public
Works Department needing radios and the department would have
its own frequency. The specifications include radios , base station ,
tower , antenna and will cover a 20 mile area. Motion carried.
Alderman Simmons moved to increase the salaries of the Mayor,
City Clerk and City Treasurer to $2700 per year and the salaries
of the Aldermen to remain the same , seconded by Alderman Smith .
Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Wolff - Aye Harker - Aye Simmons - Aye
Beach - Aye Hanback - Aye Smith - Aye
Motion carried 6-0 .
Alderman Simmons reported that Treasurer Merkel now has a list
of registered voters from the County Clerk' s office with which to work.
Alderman Simmons the Budget Time Schedule would be as follows :
February 1 , 1979 , 7 : 30 P .M. at the Water Tower Conference Room,
to include the Finance Committee , Committee . Chairmen' Treasurer ,
and Department Heads
March 1 , 1979 , 7 : 30 P.M. at the Water Tower Conference Room,
to include the Finance Committee , Treasurer and the Auditor .
March 15 , 1979 - Wage Negotiations at Water Tower Conference
Room. Representative of Public Works Department - 7 : 30 P .M.
Representative of Police Department - 8 :00 P .M.
March 22 , 1979 , the first Revenue Sharing & Budget Public
Hearings at 7 : 30 .P.M. .preceding the regular City Council
meeting .
April 19 , 1979 , the second Revenue Sharing Public Hearing
at 7 : 30 P.M. preceding the regular City Council Meeting
and adoption of the final budget .
Thursday, January 18 , 3_979 at 7 : 30 P.M. there is a Public Property
and Buildings and a Building and Zoning Committee meeting . Attorney
Grant and Mr. Shelton will be invited to attend.
HEALTH & SANITATION - Alderman Hanback reported that a pick-up
list is needed by Tri-County Scavenger as to where the corporate
limits are located and where not to pick up.
POLICE - Alderman Wolff moved to send out bids for a new police
squad to be opened February 22 , 1979 , seconded by Alderman Harker.
Motion carried 6-0 .
STREETS & ALLEYS - Alderman Beach reported the Crawford, Murphy &
Tilley Engineering bills will be discussed at the Committee meeting
on January 1_8 , 1979 .
WATER - Alderman Smith reported the check valve on Well #4 has been
replaced.
Alderman Wolff moved to adjourn the meeting , seconded by Alderman
Harker . Motion carried 6-0 . l
CITY CLERK
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DECEMBER, 1978 Approved January 11, 1979 Meeting
.:`ORAL FUND
ommonwealth Edison Co. - EAP71881 Street Lighting (1-39) $ 959.32
Commonwealth Edison Co. - EHSSAP8690A Maint.Bldg. (1-38.4-761) $46.43; 109.09
EJ59AP0150A P.D. (1-38.2-740) $2.05; EH55AP3084A
EH55AP3084A Trees & Parks (1-36.2-662) $60.61
Ill.Bell Telephone Co. - 553-6999 Park Rec. Dept. $24.53; 553-7855 Bldg. & 207.78
Zoning $42.89; 553-0535 Mayor $4.38; 553-6990 Mayor
$27.73; 553-5836 P.D. $60.27; 553-7809 Treas. $9..51;.
553-6222 Clerk $6.01; 552-7593 Call Forwarding P.D.
$16.68; 23-1001 P.D. Pvt. Line $15.78 (1-42-864)
Anderson & Bushnell - Office Supplies (1-35-604) $105.36; Office Supplies 131 .80
(1-42-867) $26.44
Kendall County Record - Patrol Logs (1-35-607) $37.60; Election Publ. $8.10 112.30
(1-42-860) ; Legal Notices (1-41-802) $23.60;
Printing for P.D. (1-42-859) $43.00
Richard Randall - I .V.C.P. Meeting expense (1-35-608) 22 .00
C & R Communications - Antenna 8 Mount (1.-35-603) _ 33.70
Potomoc Gift Co. UPS mailing charge (1-35-606) $1.04; Recharge 32.e4
Extinguisher (1-35-613) $31.00
Ili,. Law Enforcement Off. - Subscription (1-35-608) 14.50
Law Bulletin
Clark Boardman - Publications (1-35-608) g-.5
West Publishing Co. - PUb1 cation4l-35-608) Police Department 56.50
thn nneth R. Lotz - Ammunition (1-35-610) 31.50
ndall Grundy FS, Inc. - Gas P.D. $177.29 (�-35-612); Headlamp $9.66 186.95
(1-35-611)
N. Schneider Appliance - Light Bulbs (1-35-613) $42.12; Sink faucet 6 105.70
install (1-38.2-741) $63.58 P.D.
Hornsby's Family Center Gun cleaning patches 6 brushes (1-35-613) 2.11
Ray 011'-rron Co., Inc. - Mace (1-35-613) 16.12
Plano :ice Department - 576 calls on Call Forwarding (1-35-617) 144.00
betty Huston - Secretary Fees for Oct. $ Nov. 1978 meetings of 41 .75
Plan Commission (137-700)
C.C. Services, Inc. - Workmans Compensation Ins. 83WZ653649 (1-42-853) 5843.00
University of Illinois - Public Works Const. Inspection School for E. 80.00
Madden (1-30-410)
Farmers Elevator Co. Gloves, lumber 6 supplies (1-30-416) 62.66
Central Limestone Co. - , Chips (131-4S2) , $260.58; Crushed Rock (1-30-411) 49187
$231.29
Aurora Blacktop - Cold Mix (1-30-411) 31 .00
Yorkville Hardware - Operating Supplies (1-30-411) 39.24
'Homer G. Dickson Co,Inc. - Bolts (1-30-411) 1 .88
John N. Schneider Appliance - Pick,- handles, bolts etc. (1-30-412) 21 .82
Lyle Signs, Inc. - Streets signs 6 posts (1-30-414) 174.35
Communications Technicians - Radio Repair Public Works (1-30-416) 24.90
Consultants,Inc.
Ralp . .. Arnitt - Pump repair (1-30-416) 10.35
iamond Crystal Salt Co. - Salt (1-31-451) 1268.51
icrzen Welding & Machine Co.- Pump replaced on plow Public gorks (1-31-454) 345.00
omer G. Dickson $ Co.,Inc. - Repair snow plow sheo (1-31-454) 14.40
ristol. Welding Co., Inc. - Welding on snow plow (1-31-.454) 15.00
Berry Searing Co. - Bearings for snow plows (1-31-454) 23.52
Bill Coctingim Mobil Service - Towing snow plow (1-33-531) 45.00
S 6 A ^apair CG ., Inc. - New differential in C-65 truck (1-33-531) 831 .50
AuSable International - Bolts for tractor (1-33-531) 5.00
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Wirnsby's Family Center - Anti Freeze Public Works (1-33-531) 10.69
tic Mar Industries,Inc. - Supplies (1-33-531) 115.50
iat.norns Inspection Station- Truck inspections (1-33-534) 17.80
Ram Electric Supply - Xmas lights (1-36.2-663) 5.82
Quill Corporation - Bulletin Board - City Hall (1-38.1-731) 17.90
Beckley-Cardy Co. - Manila Envelopes $ folders (1-42;411) 31 .70
Frapk Thornber Co. - Election supplies (1-42-860) 21.85
West Publishing Co. - Statutes (1-42-867) 258.00
Xerox Corporation Xerox paper (1-42-868) 71.50
Elden Madden - Re-imburse for petty cash: Office Supplies (1-30-406) 18.16
$6.40; Postage (1-41-808) $4.26; S.B.O.C. Meeting
(1-41-806) $5.00; Postage (1-42-861) $2.50
Ron Westphal Chevrolet - Squad Maintenance (1-35-611) $97.43; Tail lamps 137.93
(1-33-531) $40.50
C.C. Services, Inc. - Bond for Assistant Collector (1-42-854) 54.00
Filbey,Summers,Abolt,Good 6- Audit for year ending 4/30/78 (1-42-8SS) 3700.00
Kiddoo
MSP Group Insurance Trust - Insurance premium (1-42-856) 1353.57
Illinois Municipal League - Membership dues (1-42-857) 158.40
Marlyn Merkel - Postage (1-42-861) 26.00
Harry Crawford,Postmaster - Bulk mailing fee (1-42-861) 40.00
Luanne Erickson - Re=imburse for City Clerk fees - Postage (1-42-861) 6.74
Conrad Hilton - Expense - Municipal League Conference (1-42-863) 62.83
West Publishing Co. - Ill. Revised Statutes (1-42-867) 86.00
Xerox Corporation - Monthly rental charge (1-42-868) 75.00
partment of Labor - Unemployment Compensation Tax (1-42-870) 176.71
untryside True Value - Operating Supplies (1-35-613) P.D. 3.83
rkville Auto Parts - Fusees &.lights (1-35-613) P.D. 41.06
Service Master - Cleaning service for January (1-38-38.2-741) 67.00
Fox Valley Disposal Co. - Dumpster service . 12/OS/78 thru 1/04/79 (1-34-561) 33.00
Gregory Sibenaller - Boots (1-35-605) 0 10.49
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/77� C!9L, .. 18147.16
SALARIES GROSS 21,200,40 { NET 15,228.62
REVENUE SHARING FUND`'
Beckley-Cardy Co. Emergency light for Conference room (7-401) 147.52
PARK COMMISSION
armers Elevator Co. - Skating rink materials 123.20
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ATER FUND "
llinois Bell Telephone Co. - 023-1047 Pvt. Line Pumphouse (2-50-409) $9.20; 50.89
553-7079 Water Dept. (2-50-409) '41.69
Commonwealth Edison Co. - EKS9CH25S25 Pumping (2-50-403) 39.17
Commonwealth Edison Co. - EP14AP33737 Pumping (2-50-403) 1009.27
Elden Madden - Re-imburse petty cash: Office supplies $7.92 (2-50-411) ; 27.18
Postage $13.26 (2-50-420) ; E.P.A Water course
application (2-50-418) $6.00
Water Procucts Co. - Meters & Wire (2-SO-404) 11'07.56
Automatic: Coltrol Services Repairs. ,on receiver alternator Well #4 (2-50-406) 254.00
Layne=Western Co., Inc. - check pump $ motor (2-50-406) 121 .00
;Nat'l. Blvd. Bank of Chicago- Deposit in Water Bond 8 Interest Reserve Account for 170.00
month of December
Nat'l. Blve. Bank of Chicago- Deposit in Water Bond & Interest Fund for Month of 2000.00
December
Bank of Yorkville - Deposit-Water Depreciation $ Contingencies Fund 150.00
Countryside True Value 1 . Electric tape, etc. (2-SO-412) 5.77
4994.84
S41ARIES GROSS 2338.85 NET 1705.47
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULAR MEETING DATES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY OF THE
VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
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 Cham-
bers, City Hall, within the Village of Yorkville, Kendall County,
Illinois at 8:00 p.m. on the following dates: for the months of
January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and
October the second and fourth Thursdays; for the months of April
and November the third Thursdays; and for the month of December the
second Thursday only.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the dity 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 amendment of this Ordinance, ur until otherwise changed by
lawful action of the City Council.
The City Clerk of the United City of the Village of
forkville is directed to give 'n�otice to all newspaper and public
State of Illinois of the changes in the time of the regular
meetings of the City Council of the United City of the Village
of Yorkville.
PASSED'this day of an.2,1z A., , 19 .
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SIGNED and APPROVED t�is day of 7,#AJPA�y ,
19�_.
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RESOLUTION NO. /
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK
OF AURORA AS TRUSTEE OF THE CLARENCE W. BEECHER
TESTAMENTARY TRUST TO ACQUIRE THE YORKVILLE
\CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AND MAKE NECESSARY CHANGES
THEREIN TO -ADAPT IT AS A COMMUNITY BUILDING.
WHEREAS, Clarence W.. Beecher, late, of the Village
of Yorkville, Kendall County, llinois, did, by his -Last Will
& Testament, together with thre�' codicils thereto, establish
a testamentary trust-in 'The Merchants National Bank of Aurora,
for the "purpose of purchasing land and erecting thereon, a
community building of which said land and building should be
given to the Village of Yorkville, Illinois, to be used for
social, literary and recreational purposes. . . " , and
WHEREAS, the said Clarence W. Beecher, did, by his
Will, together with three codicils, direct The Merchants National
Bank of Aurora, as trustee, to "cooperate with the proper
authorities of the Village of Yorkville, Illinois," and
WHEREAR,+the 'City Council, and Mayor, of the City
of Yorkville, have considered various possible sites and loca-
tions for use as a site for a community building, and
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the City
of Yorkville and its Mayor and City Council, that the Yorkville
Congregational Church, together. with its parsonage building,
generally located at the -Northeastcorner of Center and Church
Streets, within the City of Yorkville, will become available and
that such site could be acquired and, fu der, that the existing
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Churdt"'building could .be modified and improved for�.;its adaptation
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WHEREAS, the City Council `and Mayor of the City of
Yorkville have had the advice and consultation of professional
architect, to-wit: Leo Anderson, and that it is the advice of
the. architect and other professional assistants, that should
the Yorkville Congregational Church become available for pur-
chase 'by the, Merchants National Bank as. trustee of the Clarence
W. Beecher Trust, ,as and fok\a community center with existing
trust funds,, then, in such event, the Yorkville Congregational
Church would not only be a suitable site for a community. center
as provided in the Clarence W. Beecher Testamentary Trust, but
that said .building would be superior to and larger than any site
which could be .constructed as a new building upon any other site
with the existing available funds of the Clarence W. Beecher Trust.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of
The United City of the Village of Yorkville, that it is recommended
to the Merchants National -Bank of Aurora, as trustee under and by
, virtue. of the Prov sions., of_ the .Clarence W. Beecher Testamentary
Trust created by Will -dated November 19, 1952, an d. three codicils
thereto, dated October 16, 1956; September 20, 1958 and June 15, 1959,
and duly admitted to probate in the County Court of Kendall County,
now the Circuit.Court for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, .. Kendall
County, Illinois, on,October 26, 1959, that the Merchants National
Bank as trustee, attempt to purchase the building and -adjacent
parsonage, together with the land thereunder of the Yorkville
Congregational Church located at,,..the Ndrtheast corner of Church
and Center Streets within the City of Yorkville, Kendall County., . �---
useage as a community center, ---p ovided, however, that such
acquisition •can be accomplished with the existing funds of
the Clarence, W. Beecher Testamentary Trust; and provided
further, that such acquisition and construction is consistent
with the provisions of the Last Will & Testament and codicils
thereto, of' the late Clarence W. Beecher.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall
forward .and deliver to the Merchants National Bank of Aurora,
a'certified copy of this Resolution from -and after its adoption.
PASSED' this day of , A.D04- 19, .
City tliik
SIGNED and APPROVED this /hi day of N P.+A4 P.+ ,
A.D. 19�.
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,. ORDINANCE NO. /979
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. Or
BEING AN ORDINANCE TO LICENSE AND REGULATE
AMUSEMENT DEVICES, BILLIARD PARLORS & PINBALL
MACHINES IN THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF
YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
WHEREAS, The United City of the Village of Yorkville
by and through its .Mayor and City Council has considered it
necessary to provide for a system of criminal sanctions for
violation of an Ordinance licensing and regulating amusement
devices, billiard parlors and pinball machines within said City,
and further, has considered it expedient in the administration
of said Ordinance to -provide a form of application.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of
The United City of the Village of Yorkville, that Ordinance No.
11-1(7 being an "Ordinance to License and Regulare
Amusement Devices, Billiard Parlors and Pinball Machines-.in The
United City of the Village of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, "
be and the same is amended by adding Sections as follows:
SECTION 13. FORM OF APPLICATION
Any person or corporation desiring to operate, main-
tain or conduct a billiard table, pool table or pinball machine, .
or amusement device open to the Public, within the City, shall
apply to the City Clerk for such license upon such form as may
be prescribed by the City Clerk from time-to time, and shall
furnish to the City Clerk such information as may be pertinent
Ah to the issuance of such license within said City.
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SECTION 14. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Any person or corporation guilty of a violation o.
this Ordinance of the United City of the Village of Yorkville,
r in operating, maintaining or conducting a billiard table, pool
table, pinball machine, or amusement device open to the Public,
without first having obtained a license therefor, as provided
herein, shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
SECTION 15. EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT
This Ordinance shall be amendatory and shall super-
sede- all prior inconsistent provisions of prior ordinances
insofar as the. same may be inconsistent herewith.
PASSED this Ilk day of Qa,2U.1 (,c t�� , 19 7?
City Clerk
SIGNED and APPROVED this 111A day of A-Al ahi �,
19 9
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