City Council Minutes 1978 01-12-78 165
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED
CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE , ILLINOIS , HELD AT CITY HALL ,
JANUARY 12 , 1978 .
Mayor Thanepohn called the meeting to order at 8 : 07 P .M . and led the
Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag .
Roll call was taken as follows :
Ward 1 - Wolff Ward 2 - Harker Ward 3 - Simmons
Beach Smith
Absent was Alderman Hanback from Ward 2 . A quorum was established .
Guests included Mrs . Buhrmaster , Robert Emmons , Richard Mau , Sgt . Reuter
and Patrolman Diederich .
Alderman Harker moved to waived the reading of the minutes and approve
them as presented , seconded by Alderman Wolff . Motion carried .
The reading of the bills was waived . Treasurer Merkel made 3 additions
to the list of bills as follows :
Richard Mau - briefcase for the Community Center $ 23 . 63
Commission
Illinois Municipal League - Dues 158 . 40
Lion Photo Supply , Inc . - Camera & Equipment 288 . 73
Alderman Wolff moved to authorize payment of the bills including
the 3 additions , seconded by Alderman Harker . Roll call vote was
taken as follows :
Wolff - Aye Harker - Aye Simmons - Aye
Beach - Aye Smith - Aye
Motion carried 5-0 .
MAYOR ' S REPORT — Alderman Wolff made a motion to accept the resignation
of City Clerk , Olga Schneider , effective December 27 , 1977 , seconded
by Alderman Harker . Motion carried 5-0 . Mayor Thanepohn commended
Olga Schneider for a job well done .
Alderman Simmons moved to accept the resignation of Nancy Baird from
the Park Commission due to health reasons , seconded by Alderman Smith .
Motion carried 5-0 . Mayor Thanepohn will send a letter of
commendation to Mrs . Baird .
Alderman Wolff moved to accept Mayor Thanepohn ' s appointment of
Luanne Ericksonithe City Clerk position , seconded by Alderman Smith .
Motion carried 5-0 . Mayor Thanepohn then administered the Oath
of Office for City Clerk to Luanne Erickson .
Mayor Thanepohn read a letter from the Yorkville Community School
District expressing appreciation for the recent passage of the
Land and/or Cash Grant Ordinance with a special thank you to
Alderman Beach for his efforts in getting the Ordinance passed .
Mayor Thanepohn read a letter from the Kendall County Board
requesting acceptance and future maintenance of Fox Road . Alderman
Wolff moved the City accept and acknowlddge future maintenance ' of blest
Fox Road to the Corporate Limits , seconded by Alderman Simmons .
Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Wolff - Aye Harker - Aye Simmons - Aye
Beach - Aye Smith - Aye
Motion carried 5-0 .
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Alderman Beach made a motion to refer to the City Attorney , the copies
of plans and specifications for the proposed traffic control signals
to be installed at Route 47 and Ven Emmon Street , for minor changes
and to draw up a resolution to present at the next City Council meeting .
The motion was seconded by Alderman Wolff . Motion carried 5-0 .
Chief Prickett reported on the 911 meeting . The City ' s share will
be 8 . 1 % of the total which is approximately $ 12 , 000 for the first yearls
funding . The figure may change somewhat after the March 1 , 1978 survey
is completed .
There will be a meeting of the City Council and the Community Center
Committee , Monday , January 30 , 1978 at 8 : 00 P . M . at the Maintenance
Building Conference Room .
Patrolman Ron Diederich was sworn in on December 30 , 1977 . Ron Reuter
was promoted to Sgt .
Mayor Thanepohn called for an Executive Session immediately following
the regular meeting .
POLICE - Alderman Wolff moved to approve the police report , seconded by
Alderman Smith . Motion carried 5-0 .
TREASURER ' S REPORT - Alderman Wolff moved to approve the treasurer ' s
report , seconded by Alderman Harker . Motion carried 5-0 .
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - Mayor Thanepohn commended the department
on excellent snow removal and getting the downtown area cleaned out
twice. Alderman Beach stated that due to the criticism of the
back-hoe not being used , that it was used in repairing a broken
water main with a wind-chill factor of 47 degrees below. He commended
the department . A1•derman Harker moved to approve the Public Works
reports , seconded by Alderman Wolff . Motion carried 5-0 .
PLAN COMMISSION - The next Plan Commission meetinq will be Tuesday ,
January 31 , 1918 at 8 : 00 P .M . at City Hall .
HUMAN RESOURCE COMMISSION - Alderman Simmons announced the next meeting
will be Monday , January 16 , 1978 at 7 : 30 P . M . at the maintenance building
conference room .
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - Alderman Beach announced
the January meeting failed to meet a quorum .
COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE - Richard Mau reported the committee was
studying to determine the type of building needed and its functions .
The committee would like to see a building with 2 or 3 meeting rooms ,
a kitchen , large multi-purpose room , office area and storage areas .
The committee is researching grants that are available . Some sites
have been seen by the committee to date, and more available to look at .
Chairman Mau thanked the City Council for making Clarage and Associates
available as they have proved to be very helpful to the committee .
Several facilities have been visited for ideas as to what is desired
in our building . $40-50 per square foot was an approximate figure
given by an architect for buildino cost . A joint City Council -Community
Center Committee meeting will be held January 30 , 1978 at 8 : 00 P . M .
in the Maintenance Building Conference room.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS - Mrs . Buhrmaster , representing the Yorkville Woman ' s
Club was referred to the Park Commission meeting on Monday , January 16 ,
1978 to discuss the gazebo project with them .
HEALTH & SANITATION - Director Madden reported Fox Valley Disposal had
updated their housing units from 688 to 764 at a charge of $2 . 64 per unit .
The last count was done in June of 1975 .
POLICE - Alderman Smith reported Patrolman Perkins will be attending
school to become a firearms instructor . Plano has offered their indoor
course to use upon its completion .
Jeff Ross is working into investigative work with the Police Department .
FUTURE PLANNING - Attorney Wilson , representing Jim Stark ' s proposed
business park is gathering data and desires to meet with the City Council
in the near future . No meeting date was set .
PUBLIC PROPERTY & BUILDINGS - Alderman Harker reported he had given
Director Madden permission to purchase 2 new tires for the front of his
City car .
BUILDING & ZONING - Alderman Beach made a motion to retain James Clardge
and Associates for one year at $ 1 , 000 to attend Plan Commission and other
meetings required for the year 1978 . The motion was seconded by Alderman
Wolff . Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Wolff - Aye Harker - Aye Simmons - Aye
Beach - Aye Smith - Aye
Motion carried 5-0 .
FINANCE - Alderman Simmons reporter there were two problems areas in
the new insurance plan ; workmen ' s compensation and the umbrella policy .
The premiums will be slightly higher than in the past , but benefits will
be approximately two and one half times as previously . Alderman Wolff
made a motion to accept the Country Companies contract not to exceed
$ 16 , 000 and not including Workmen ' s Compensation . The motion was seconded
by Alderman Smith . Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Wolff - Aye Harker - Aye Simmons - Aye
Beach - Aye Smith - Aye
Motion carried 5-0 .
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Alderman Wolff made a motion to accept 'the^unemployment option of paying
1 % or approximately $780 ., The motion was seconded by Alderman Smith . Roll
call vote was taken as follows :
Wolff - Aye Harker L. Aye Simmons - Aye
Beach- Aye Smith - Aye
Motion carried 5-0 .
LrBRARY BOARD - Alderman Harker reported the next meeting is January 25 ,
1978 at 7 : 30 P . M .
The meeting was adjourned into Executive Session regarding the Conover
litigation .
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DECEMBER, 1977
GENERAL FUND
Commonwealth Edison Co. - EJ59-AP-0150A $2.09 (1-38.2-740) ; EH55-AP-3084A $38.14 40.23
(1-36.2-662)
Commonwealth Edison Co. - EH55-AP-8690A $43.69 (1-38.4-761) ; EAP71881 St. Ltg. 948.67
$904.98 (1-39)
Ill. Bell Telephone Co. - 552-7593 Call Forwarding $16.68; 023-1001 Pvt. Line P.D. 89.03
$15.78; 553-6990 Mayor $24.29; 553-6999 Park Recreation
Dept. $26.65; 553-5513 Library $5.63 (1-42-864)
James B. Clarage & Assc. - City Planning Services & expense Comprehensive Plan 833.33
Phase II (1-37-701)
Fredrickson's, Inc. - Inv. 1942901 Chair $66.95; Desk $ Lamp $133.95 for 221.58
City Sect. Office (1-42-862) ; Inv. 1983821 Office
Supplies (1-42-868) $20.68
Xerox Corp. - Inv. 046961230 Rental charge for November (1-42-869) 70.00
LeRoy Thanepohn - Legal pads $ pouches (1-42-868) 15.88
The Travelers Ins. Co. - Premium for January, 1978 (1-42-856) 713.12
Markelz Office Products - Inv. M30229 Earnings record sheets (1-42-868) 9.62
MSP Group Insurance Trust- Premium for February, 1978 (1-42-856) 1159.91
Kendall County Record - Notice of City Council Meeting Dates (1-42-860) 13.40
Fox Valley Disposal Co. - Dumpster 12/05/77 thru 1/04/78 $33.00; Disposal Services 1849.32
$1816.32 (1-34-561)
Harry Crawford,Postmaster- Bulk mailing fee (1-42-861) 40.00
Northern Ill. University - Tuition for E. Madden (1-42-863) 142.50
McNelis Tree Service - Tree removal Park $435.00 (1-36-661) ; Along streets 825.00
$390.00 (1-36-680)
Xerox Corporation - Inv. 107521227 Toner & PM Kit (1-42-869) .69.49
Au Sable Intl. Inc. - Chains for tractor (1-33-532) 146.00
Art Riemenschneider - Aluminum door for P.D. (1-38-741) 105.50
Elden Madden - Re-imburse petty cash (1-30-406) $2.48; (1-42-863) 6.88
School expense $4.40
Bender's Inc. - Inv. 1208 Coats (1-30-405) 72.00
Crawford,Murphy $ Tilly,Inc.- Inv. 3388 Plans & Specs for re-surfacing West Alley 1624.32
$719.58; Inv. 3390 Attending bid opening for Orange St.
sidewalks $36.80 (1-30-409) Inv. 3389 checking Subd.
developments $867.94 (1-41-803)
Aurora Blacktop Inc. - Inv. 155 Cold Mix (1-30-411) 145 .00
Central Limestone Co. - Stone (1-30-411) 85 .56
Yorkville Hardware - Extension cords, bolts, saw blades & batteries (1-30-412) 9.06
Morton Salt Co. - Salt (1-31-451) 1356.85
Dierzen Welding & Machine Co.- Repair truck, hydraulic pump and snow plow (1-31-454) 475.00
Fox Valley Sewer Service - Labor & equipment (1-32-501) 162 .50
Neenah Foundry Co. - Frame & grate (1-32-501) 160.09
Service Industrial Supply,Inc.- Flexaust Springflex (1-32-503) 77.00
Kendall Grundy FS - Tube & service (1-33-531) 119.86
Hornsbys - Case of heat, flash cubes& film (1-33-531) 13.70
Countryside True Value - Keys $ bucket (1-35-617) 7.40
Yorkville Gas for Less - Gas $ change tire $473.00 (1-33-533) ; Gas $485.91, Change 966.91
tire $8.00 (1-35-611)
Plano Police Department - 537 calls on Call Forwarding (1-35-619) 135.00
Yorkville Auto Parts - Cust. #974 Prestone & Barsleak $4.40 (1-35-611); Supplies 35.04
$30.64 (1-35-613)
Erickson Tool & Mfg. Co. - Inv.2315 Door Opener (1-35-613) 15.00
The Constable Equip.Co.,Inc.- Inv.12927 Chevrons (1-35-605) 1.86
Wesley & Company - Inv.6026 Flashlight (1-35-613) 31.42
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'GENERAL FUND (Continued)
Ill. Law Enforcement Officer's- Subscription (1-35-608) 12 .50
Law Bulletin
Communications Technicians - Inv.21389,21422 & 21626 Battery, replace Mike & 166.15
$ Consultants Inc. repair remote (1-35-603)
Arliskas Pontiac, Inc. - Inv. 9776 Install rear de fogger $39.10 (1-35-609) 137.40
Inv. 9768 12,000 mile service $98.30 1977 Poht.-LeMans
Win Prickett - Expense attending meetings (1-35-608) 22.73
Farmers Elevator Co. - Supplies (1-32-501) 74 .89
Total 13206.70
SALARIES GROSS 18,319.36 NET 13,067.27
WATER FUND
Commonwealth Edison Co. - EK59CH25525 (2-50-403) $41.77; EP14AP33737 $950.93 992 .70
(2-50-403)
Ill. Bell Telephone Co. - 023-1047 Pvt. Line (2-50-410) 9 .20
Countryside True Value - Electric Tape, cords $ fiberglass Cloth (2-50-406) 6.26
Elden Madden - Re-imburse petty cash - Postage (2-50-421) 15.78
E & H Utility Sales, Inc. - Inv.50971 Wrench,socket heads & couplings (2-50-413) 65 .60
John N. Schneider Appliance - Concrete crack seal 4 1 thermo couple (2-50-408) 9.22
The Bank of Yorkville - Deposit-Water Depreciation & Contingencies Fune 150.00
Nat'l. Boulevard Bank of Chicago- Deposit- Water Bond & Interest Account 2000.00
Nat'l. Boulevard Bank of Chicago- Deposit-Water Bond & Interest Reserve Account 170.00
Layne Western Co. , Inc. - Monthly payment #8 on Well No. 4 less credit of 1490.05
$100.00 for motor
Total 4908.81
SALARIES GROSS 1,962.08 NET 1,474.79
REVENUE SHARING FUND
Farmers Elevator Company - Nails 4 lumber (Maint. Bldg. Conference Room) 7-403 102 .56