City Council Minutes 1977 08-25-77 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED G Z)
CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE, ILLINOIS, HELD AT CITY HALL
AUGUST 25,_ 1.977 •_ _ - - - - -
Mayor Thanepohn called the meeting to order at 8 : 10 P .M. and led the
Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call was taken as follows :
Present were: Ward 2 - Erickson Ward 3 - Simmons
Hanback
Absent were: Ward 1 - Wolff Ward 3 - Smith
Beach
A quorum was established .
The reading of the minutes was waived. Alderman Erickson made a motion to
approve the minutes as written, seconded by Alderman Simmons . Motion
carried.
ATTORNEY' S REPORT - Alderman Erickson made a motion to pass the
Resolution authorizing the State of Illinois, Department of Transportation
to do Construction work to the Palmer Dam and secure access routes
to be Liberty and Center Streets on the north side of the river and
Hydraulic Street on the south side of the river. The motion was
seconded by Alderman Hanback. Motion carried.
The Levy Ordinance was discussed . Alderman Erickson made a motion to
table the Levy Ordinance until the next regular meeting on September
83 1977 , seconded by Alderman Hanback. Motion carried .
MAYOR'S REPORT - Alderman Erickson made a motion to appoint Richard
Mau to the `Human Resources Commission to serve until May of 1978 ,
seconded by Alderman Hanback. Motion carried .
The State of Illinois Officials met with Director Madden in regards
to the traffic signals . It will be approximately 6-8 weeks in engineering
before bids are let . Expected installation will be Spring of 1978 .
One parking space will be deleted for turn lanes, and there will be a
pedestrian crossing. When a train is on the tracks, following the
clearance of the train will be a green light to clear traffic on
Route 47, then . red flashing lights before it is recycled to normal
procedure. It is intended to have this tie in with the blacktopping
of E . Van Emmon Street .
An Accountability Session will be held by the Human Resources Commission
on September 29, 1977 over WSPY enabling the public to call in with
questions while on the air .
Mayor Thanepohn received a letter from the Kendall Family and Youth
Service President requesting permission for use of the City Park
to set up and provide food before the Homecoming football game . Alder-
man Erickson made a motion to refer it to the Park Committee for study &
response, seconded by Alderman Simmons. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS - Upon recommendation by the Plan Commission. Tom Grant 's
Petition for Annexation & Re;zoning was discussed. Alderman Hanback
made a motion to refer it to committee and report at the September 8,
1977 meeting . The motion was seconded by Alderman Erickson. Motion
carried.
PARK COMMISSION - Alderman Hanback reported there would be a 2-week
delay in the reports from the Director .
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BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION_ - Mayor Thanepohn reported.
that he and Alderman Beach had gained the support of the two remaining
property owners for the West Alley Blacktopping project-!
STREETS & ALLEYS - Alderman Erickson reported that new sidewalks have
been installed by Northern Illinois Gas Company.
Mayor Thanepohn reported that Blaine Harker asked his petition be with-
drawn to vacate W . Van Emmon Street between Morgan and Grove Streets .
HEALTH & SANITATION - Alderman Hanback reported there was still a weed
situation at the Pilmer Apartments on Van Emmon Street .
POLICE - Mayor Thanepohn presented a letter received from Carl ' s Chevrolet
for a bill that had been with-held. The matter was referred to committee for
discussion.
TREES & PARKS_ - Alderman Hanback reported the reforestation program was being
developed.
Alderman Hanback will be working with the Women ' s Club on the possibility
of a shelter in the City Park.
SEWERS - It was reported there were still 6 violators left .
LIGHTS, TELEPHONE & GAS - Due to electrical problems on the downtown
streets lights, larger ballasts are being experimented with on the
light in front of the Variety Store .
PUBLIC PROPERTY & BUILDINGS - There was a motion by Alderman Hanback
to empower Alderman Erickson, Chairman of the Committee to get specifi-
cations and send out for bids for the conference room furnishings . The
motion was seconded by Alderman Simmons . Roll call vote was taken
as follows :
Hanback - Aye Simmons - Aye
Erickson - Aye
Mayor Thanepohn - Aye
Motion carried—*�-O .
Alderman Erickson reported the rebuilding of the flowerpot at the Library
might take awhile yet .
BUILDING & ZONING - A committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday,
September 1, 1977 at 8 : 00 P.M. at City Hall.
LIBRARY BOARD - Alderman Erickson reported on the August 24, 1977 meeting .
The Board will be purchasing vertical files for music and pamphlets. Mary
Thomas thanked the Public Works Department for fixing their drive . There
was a request for "no parking" signs in back of the library, but since
there is no easement the matter was referred to Alderman Erickson to look
into possibly securing an easement .
Alderman Erickson reported further that 80 were in the summer reading club
and 20 pre-schoolers participated. The circulation was stated as being
excellent .
Alderman Hanback asked if the sheet music from the Erma Hardecopf
Memorial could be Xeroxed . Attorney `Dickson stated that it would be
permissible .
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Alderman Hanback asked if the water cooler was still to be installed
in the Library. The matter was referred to Alderman Erickson.
Alderman Hanback inquired if the Library Board could get a paid secretary.
such as the Commissions have . Mayor Thanepohn stated since they have their
own budget they could provide their own.
Alderman Simmons made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9 :29 P.M. , seconded
by Alderman Hanback.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Luanne Erickson
For
City Clerk