City Council Minutes 1977 09-08-77 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED 13 3
CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE, ILLINOIS, HELD AT CITY HALL,
SEPTEMBER 8 ,_ _1977 .
Mayor Thanepohn called the meeting to order at 8 : 02 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 - Erickson Ward 3 - Simmons
Beach Hanback Smith
A quorum was established .
The reading of the minutes was waived . Alderman Hanback made a motion
to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Alderman Beach. Motion
carried 6-0 .
The reading of the bills was waived. Treasurer Merkel presented an
additional bill from Gabel ' s Car Care for gas for the Police Department
in the amount of $587 . 20 . A motion was made to authorize payment of the
bills including the bill presented from Gabel ' s Car Care by Alderman
Erickson, seconded by Alderman Wolff. Roll call vote was taken as
follows :
Wolff - Aye Erickson - Aye Simmons - Aye
Beach - Aye Hanback - Aye Smith - Aye
Motion carried 6-0 .
ATTORNEY' S REPORT - Alderman Simmons made a motion to pass the Tax
Levy Ordinance, seconded by Alderman Wolff. *(See attached copy. )
Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Wolff - Aye Erickson - Aye Simmons - Aye
Beach - Aye Hanback - Aye Smith - Aye
Motion carried 6-0 .
MAYOR' S REPORT - Mayor Thanepohn reminded the Council of the Accountability
Session to be held with WSPY September 29, 1977 at 7 : 30 P.M.
Gun classes will be held Monday and Friday nights from September
through March.
Mayor Thanepohn reminded the Citizens of the burning Ordinance which
states burning dry leaves in containers only and excluding trash and
garbage burning.
Mayor Thanepohn read a Proclamation designating September 18 through
the 24th, 1977 as Lupus Erythmatosus Week to raise runds for research
of a disease with no known cause or cure .
Alderman Wolff made a motion to allow Kendall County V.F.W. Post #8234
to hold their annual Poppy Days on Friday,September 233 1977 and Saturday,
September 24, 1977 . The motion was seconded by Alderman Simmons . Motion
carried 6-0 .
rQayor Thanepohn read a thankyou note from Mary Thomas for the thoughtfulness
in sending flowers while she was hospitalized.
CITY CLERK - Clerk Schneider presented a letter from County Clerk, Jean
Brady regarding the Ordinance regulating all soliciting in the county
to require a permit fee in the unincorporated areas .
TREASURER' S REPORT - Alderman Smith made a motion to approve the
T'reasurer ' s Report, seconded by Alderman Wolff. Motion carried .
POLICE REPORT - Alderman Smith made a motion to accept the Police
Report, seconded by Alderman Wolff. Motion carried 6fi-.-
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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Wolff asked if there had been any
word on the new valve . Direct-r Madden responded they would be modifying
the old check-valve, but felt the Council should consider `getting a new
check-valve.
Alderman Simmons made a motion to accept the Public Works Reports,
seconded by Alderman Smith. Motion carried 6-0 .
PLAN COMMISSION - Alderman Beach reported on the August 23, 1977
meeting. The main concern to the McNelis subdivision was the need
for an access road to connect the adjoining property on the other
side of McNelis ' property.
Bob Loftus ' re----subdividing of Kountryside Kommons was discussed . Presently
proposed is vacating Powers Court, extending the cul-de-sac and
building 3-four unit buildings and 5-two unit duplexes .
PARK COMMISSION - Alderman Hanback gave an accounting of the summer
activities of the Park Commission and Number of persons participating
in each. The financial report showed fee receipts in the amount of
$934 . 00 and expenditures in the amount of $928 . 20 . The only expense
to the City was the Director ' s salary. Fall and winter projects include
gym nights once a week for adults and Saturday mornings for children
through the 8th grade to be held for 6 week periods . The Commission
would like to build an ice rink in the City park for winter use . Alderman
Hanback reported they had built up a good liaison between - the Commission
and the School District .
NEW BUSINESS - Mr . Kitterman representing McDonald ' s extented personal
invitations to the City Council and employees to attend a Dignitaries
Breakfast, Sunday, September 18 , 1977 from 9 : 00-10 :30 A.M. for their
Grand Opening Celebration to begin at 11: 00 A.M. Alderman Beach
stated McDonald ' s was a great asset to Yorkville and wished them success .
Alderman Beach made a motion to approve the Petition for Annexation
by Tom Grant and empower the City Attorney to draw up an Ordinance
of Annexation. *(See attached copy) . The motion was seconded by Alderman
Wolff. Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Wolff - Aye Hanback - Aye Simmons - Aye
Beach - Aye Erickson - Aye Smith - Aye
Motion carried 6-0 .
Alderman Beach made a motion to empower the City Attorney to draw up
an agreement for Tom Grant to post a bond to cover the curb and gutter
improvements adjacent to his lot . The motion was seconded by Alderman
Wolff. Motion carried 6-0 .
Tom Grant has filed a Petition for Annexation into the City for the
10 ' strip of land lying southerly of the Woodworth Property for the
sewer line easement and lif, station to be brought in as R-1 zoning .
The matter was tabled to the next City Council meeting and will possibly
take action at that time .
Tom Grant asked for Approval of Woodworth 's Final plan with-•improvements,
with-holding the Building & Zoning Administrator ' s signature until
Engineers approval has been given and Mr. Woodworth' s ;bond is in com-
pliance. The matter was referred -to the Plan Commission and a recom-
mendation will be brought back to the City Council at their next meeting .
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Alderman Beach made a motion to refer the Petition fLr review of the
Final Plat for Fox Industrial Park Unit #5 to the Flan Commission,
seconded by Alderman Wolff. Motion carried- 6-0 .
Tom Grant' s Petition for Variance of Property on Hydraulic St . through
a trust in behalf of Kellett & Weiss was referred to the Zoning Board of
Appeals .
Alderman Hanback made a motion the City pay the Representative ' s dues
to the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $25 .00 for the remainder of
this year and $50 .00 per year thereafter, seconded by Alderman Simmons .
Motion carried 6-0 .
BUSINESS & ECONOM_IC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - Alderman Beach reported
the next meeting would beheld Tuesday, September 13, 1977 at
8 : 00 P.M. at City Hall. Clarage & Associates will present several
parking concepts on the West Alley project at that time .
STREETS & ALLEYS - Attorney Dickson, Alderman Wolff & Director Madden will
meet to compose a letter to Glen Gabel in regards to his curbs and gutters .
Attorney Dickson feels a "stop work" order would be more effective than
criminal action in this case and that permits can be denied until the
situation is corrected to satisfaction.
Alderman Wolff called a meeting for Thursday, September 15, 1977 at
7 : 00 P.M. to ride with Director Madden and inspect the curbs and side-
walks of the sections of the City in need of repair.
WATER - Alderman Wolff reported the pump at Wellhouse 13 had been pulled
for the 2nd time and at this time it was not known if a new motor was needec
but if it were, the cost would be approximately $15,000 . Well #4 is once
again being operated manually.
Alderman Wolff presented Woodworth' s State permit for water construction.
POLICE - Alderman Hanback made a motion to pay the bill from Carl 's
Chevrolet in the amount of $95 . 86 that had been witheld at the time
the squads were being traded . The motion was seconded by Alderman Wolff.
Motion carried .
Alderman Smith made a motion that the City pick up the tab for the
Fox Valley Police Chief' s Association meeting to be held at Williamsburg
Inn, September 14, 1977, seconded by Alderman Wolff. Motion carried 6-0 .
It is customary for the hosting City to pay for the dinner which would
be approximately 40 in attendance at $5 . 50 per meal . Chief Prickett
extended an invitation to the City Council members to attend.
TREES & PARKS - Alderman Hanback reported he is working with the Women ' s
Cu
, and they will be presenting designs and costs to the City Council
when they are available .
Alderman Hanback reported that Reverend Rezash suggested to discourage
the Kendall Family and Youth Services to have a food stand on Homecoming
day due to the Church and Sports Boosters having the same, but the request
was not denied.
FUTURE PLANNING - Alderman Beach is .planning to set up a meeting in
regards to the Bristol Station Subdivision.
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PUBLIC PROPERTY & BUILDINGS - Alderman Erickson reported that bids had
been sent out for 2 conference tables and 12 conference chairs . Bids will
be opened October 13, 1977 at the regular City Council Meeting .
The City Crew is almost finished painting the outside of the Police
Department .
BUILDING & ZONING —Alderman Beach reported the Land and/or Cash
Grant Ordinance will be reviewed by his Committee,then forwarded to
Director Madden and then to the City Attorney.
FINANCE - Alderman Simmons requested a meeting following the Streets
& Alleys Committee meeting, September 15 , 1977 .
Mayor Thanepohn adjourned the meeting into Executive Session at 9 : 25 P .M.
in regards to the Beecher Estate and Alderman Wolff requested the session
to also include personnel.
The meeting was adjourned back into regular session at 10 : 05 P.M.
Alderman Wolff moved to adjourn the meeting at 10 :06 P .M. , seconded by
Alderman Beach. Motion carried 6-0 .
Respectfully Submitted,
*an=ic&kso�n�
For:
City Clerk
Approved By -
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CORRECTIONS OF MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8 , 1977 REGULAR MEETING OF1 3 7`
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE .
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Alderman Beach made a motion to refer the Petition for review of the
Final Plat for Fox Industrial Park Unit #5 to the Plan Commission ,
seconded by Alderman Wolff . Motion carried 6-0 .
Tom Grant ' s Petition for Variance of Property on Hydraulic St . through
a trust in behalf of Kellett & Weiss was referred to the Zoning Board of
Appeals .
Alderman Hanback made a motion the City pay the Representative ' s dues to
the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $25 . 00 for the remainder of
this year and $50 . 00 per year thereafter , seconded by Alderman Simmons .
Motion carried 6-0 .
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - Alderman Beach reported
the next meeting would be held Tuesday , September 13 , 1977 at
8 : 00 P . M. at City Hall . Clarage & Associates will present several
parking concepts on the West Alley project at that time .
STREETS & ALLEYS - Attorney Dickson , Alderman Wolff & Director Madden
will meet to compose a letter to Glen Gabel in regards to his curbs and
gutters . Attorney Dickson feels a "stop work" order would be more
effective than criminal action in this case and that permits can be
denied until the situation is corrected to satisfaction .
Alderman Wolff called a meeting for Thursday , September 15 , 1977 at
7 : 00 P . M . to ride with Director Madden and inspect the curbs and
sidewalks of the sections of the City in need of repair .
WATER - Alderman Wolff reported the pump at Wellhouse #3 had been pulled
for the 2nd time and at this time it was not known if a new motor was
needed but if it were , the cost would be approximately $ 15 ,000. Well #4
is once again being operated manually .
Alderman Wolff presented Woodworth ' s State permit for water construction .
POLICE - Alderman Hanback made a motion to pay the bill from Carl ' s
Chevrolet in the amount of $95 . 86 that had been witheld at the time
the squads were being traded . The motion was seconded by Alderman
Wolff . Motion carried .
Alderman Smith made a motion that the City pick up the tab for the Fox
Valley Police Chief ' s Association meeting to be held at Williamsburg
Inn , September 14 , 1977 , seconded by Alderman Wolff . Motion carred 6-0 .
It is customary for the hosting City to pay for the dinner which would
be approximately 40 in attendance at $5 . 50 per meal . Chief Prickett
extended an invitation to the City Council members to attend .
TREES & PARKS - Alderman Hanback reported he is working with the Women ' s
Club on the Park Shelter project and they will be presenting sesigns and
costs to the City Council when they are available .
Alderman Hanback reported that Reverend Rezash suggested to discourage
the Kendall Family and Youth Services to have a food stand on
Homecoming day due to the Church and Sports Boosters having the same , but
the request was not denied .
FUTURE PLANNING - Alderman Beach is planning to set up a meeting in
regards to the Bristol Station Subdivision .
September, 1977
GENERAL FUND
Commonwealth Edison Co. - EAP71881 St. Ltg. $904.98; EH55-AP-8690A Maint.Bldg. 1001.35
$ City Office (Public Prop.$ Bldgs.) $60.15; EJ59-AP-
0150A P.D. (Public Prop.&Bldgs.) $14. 73; EH55AP-3084A
Trees & Parks $21.49
Northern Ill. Gas Company - 311900100 Trees & Parks $79.98; 312900280 P.D. (Public 131.42
Prop.&Bldgs.) $5.73; 312902161 Library (Public Prop. $
Bldgs.) $15.76; 313907740 City Hall (Public Prop. &
Bldgs.) $6 .89; 311901170 Maint.Bldg. & City Office
(Public Prop.&Bldgs.) $23.06.
Ill. Bell Telephone Co. - 553-6222 City Clerk $5 .01; 553-6990 Mayor $23.03; 205.60
553-0535 Mayor $2.54; 552-7593 Call Forwarding $16.68;
553-7809 Treas. $17.08; S53-5836 P.D. $40.94; 553-7855
Bldg. $ Zoning $62.40; 553-6999 Park Recreation Dept.
$19.83; 023-1001 Pvt. Line P.D. $15.78; S53-5513 Library
$2.31
The Travelers Insurance Co.- Group Insurance (Finance) 994.97
Xerox Corporation - Monthly rental charge for August 65.00
Bride's Flower Shop - Flowers (Mrs.Thomas) (Finance) 12.00
Fox Valley Disposal Co. - Dumpster Service 8/05/77 thru 10/4/77 (Health $ Sanitation) 66.00
Williamsburg Inn - Expense-IVPC Ass'n. Mtg. (Finance-Edc.Conv.$ Conv. Exp.) 264.00
James B. Clarage & Ass'c. - Services on West Alley parking project (Future Planning- 1327.50
Planning Consultant Fee)
Valley Pontiac, Inc. - Inv. W8742 Squad Maint. 76 Pontiac $41.52; Inv. W9046 327.01
Squad Maint. 1977 Pont. LeManz $198.74; Inv. W8894
Squad Maint. 76 Pont. Catalina $86.75
Yorkville Auto Parts - Cust. #974 - Inv. 15450,16296 & 16408 Oper.Suppl. P.D. 38.96
Jim McCarty - Re-charge Fire Extinguishers, Gauge & Ring (P.D.-Misc.) 19.90
Taurus-Bauer $ Assc. , Inc. -Inv.5120 -12 cans Paralyzer (Oper.Suppl. P.D.) 120.00
Badger Uniforms - Inv.098758 Trousers,Cap,Shirts,Shoes $ Gloves (Wearing 134 .38
Apparel P.D.)
John N. Schneider Appl. - 1 box garbage bags (Public Prop.$B1dgs.P.D.-Maint.) 9.72
Yorkville Police Dept. - I.V.C. Pistol Shoot (Edc.Trng.& Dues) 12.00
Jeff Ross - Mileage attending school (P.D.-Edc.Trng. & Dues) 22.50
Winfred Prickett - Registration & Lodging attending Appreciation Day for 42.00
Ill. Law Enforcement (P.D.-Edc.Trng. & Dues)
University of Illinois - Cust. #18330-1 Training charge for J. Ross attending 140.00
school (P.D. -Edc.Trng. $ Dues)
Gabel's Car Care - Gas P.D. $483.28; Windshield Wiper & Shocks $70 .40 (Squad 997.70
Maint.P.D.) ; Gas St. Dept. for August $ Sept. $444.02
Plano Police Department - 447 calls on Call Forwarding 111.75
Aaren Pest Control - Spray Police Station (Public Prop.&Bldgs. Maint.) 20.00
Countryside True Value - Sweeper Bags (P.D. Public Prop.&Bldgs.-Maint.) 3.59
Crawford,Murphy & Tilly,Inc.- Inv.3099-Services in Development checking at Gable 323.20
Subd. $ Woodward Sub d. $312.16 (Bldg. & Zoning Engr.)
Inv. 3098=Services rendered 8/19/77 attending Council
Meeting-travel expense (Finance-Misc.) $11.04
John N. Schneider Appl. - Supplies (Public Prop.&Bldgs.-P.D.) $132.34; Supplies 171.58
(City Hall Improvements) $39.24
Carpet Kingdom - Inv. 5260 Carpet for City Hall(Public Prop.&Bldgs.- 126.00
City Hall Improvement)
Neenah Foundry Co. - Grate (Sewer-repair,maint.$ cleaning) 30.00
The Stationery House,Inc. - Inv. 32713 Office Supplies( Streets & Alleys) 125.78
Central Limestone Co. - Stone (St. Dept. Maint.) 89 .10
Yorkville Hardware - Oper. Supplies (St. Dept.) 16.08
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GENERAL FUND (Continued)
The Paper Crate - Office Supplies (St. Dept.) 10.06
Countryside True Value Oper. Supplies P.D. .71�; Oper. Suppl. (Maint.Bldg. 13.91
Maint.) $13.20
BOCA International,Inc. - Inv.66789 Fee for Plan Review #2337 Office Bldg. 155 .00
(Bldg. & Zoning Engr.) $35 .00; Inv.M1564-Dues for
1/1/78 to 12/31/78 (Bldg.& Zoning-Edc.Conf.$Ass'n.)$120.00
Kendall Outdoor Equipment - Belt (Truck,Tractor & Equip. Maint.) 6.20
Yorkville Auto Parts -Cust. #126 Inv. 15927,16223 $ 16293 Supplies (Trucks, 40.92
Tractor & Equip. Maint.)
S $ A Repair,Inc. - Inv.1058 Tune-up for 1976 Chev. Truck (Trucks,Tractor 29.63
& Equip. Maint.)
Homer G. Dickson & Co. - Inv.29372 $16.00; 29103 $43.83; Inv.68154 $5.11; Inv. 73.14
67020 $8.20 (Trucks,Tractor $ Equip. Maint.)
Aurora Blacktop, Inc. - Cold Mix (Oper. Suppl.) 124.70
Elden Madden - Re-imburse Petty Cash - Gas (Trucks,Tractor & Equip.) 52.37
$5.00; Office Supplies (Bldg. $ Zoning) $8.39; Postage
(Finance) $4. 78; Edc. Conf. $ Conv. Expense (Finance)$34.20
Total 7455.02
SALARIES GROSS 16988.92 NET 12289.95
WATER FUND
Commonwealth Edison Co. - EK59CH25525 Pumping .26¢; EP14AP33737 Pumping $864.80 865 .06
Northern Illinois Gas Co.- 313906160 Pumphouse 11.67
Ill. Bell Telephone Co. - 553-7079 Water Department $23.51; 023-1047 Pvt. Line 32.71
Pumphouse $9.20
John N. Schneider Appl. - Oper. Supplies 20.89
Water Products Company Meters & Parts 1050.30
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly,Inc.- Inv. 3096 Services April thru Aug. ,1977 on 1895.96
Development of plans & specs. for Public Water Supply,
Well House,piping & electrical system
Layne-Western Co. , Inc. - Labor,equipment $ material to pull $ reinstall pump 11346.22
at Well #3 (Repairs to Water Works Plants) $3965.50;
(Replacement to Water Works Plants ) $7380. 72
Hydronic Supply - Copper tubing (Repair to Water Mains) 156.40
Farmers Elevator Co. - Putty knife, wire brush & concrete mix (Main repairs) 2.71
Potomac Gift Co. - Recharge fire extinguisher $ replace horn (Misc.) 17.00
.,E1den,Xadden - Re-imburse petty cash - Office Supplies @12.28; Postage 4-7.27
$8.19; Edc. Trn g. & Conf $26.80
The Bank of Yorkville - Deposit-Water Depreciation & Contingencies Fund 150.00
Nat'l. Blvd. Bank of Chicago-Deposit-Water Bond and Interest Account 2000.00
Nat'l. Blvd. Bank of Chicago- Deposit-Water Bond & Interest Reserve Account 170.00
Total 17766.19
SALARIES GROSS 1992.08 NET 1462.81
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REVENUE SHARING FUND
Beckley-Cardy Co. - Projector table, pointer, chalk, screen $ erasers 89.60
(Conference Room- Maint. Bldg.)
WATER-BOND $ INTEREST ACCOUNT
The Northern Trust Co. - Water Refunding Bonds Dated 5/1/69 5% 515.00
The Northern Trust Co. - Water Bonds Dated 5/1/69 7% 6494.57
$ 7009.57
400
TO BE ADDED TO SEPTEMBER, 1977 BILLS
GENERAL FUND
Art Riemenschneider - Shelves for City Sect. Office (Public Property 55.66
& Bldgs. P.D.-Repair $ Maint.)
WATER FUND
Layne-Western Company,Inc. - Monthly payment No. 5-Well No. 4 1590.05
Ram Electric Supply,Inc. - Supplies (Equipment-Thawing) 79.28
Change bill for sweeper bags for $3.59 from Countryside True Value to
Marilyn J. Merkel, City Secretary