City Council Minutes 1977 05-26-77 May 26 , 1977 10
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY
OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE , ILLINOIS HELD AT TH-E CITY HALL , MAY 26 , 1977
Mayor Thanepohn called the meeting to order at 8 : 00 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 - Hanback Ward 3 - Simmons
Beach Erickson Smith
A quorum was established .
The reading of the minutes was waived . There was one correction on
page 2 , under Plan Commission , line 2 , delete"7 : 30 P . M . " and add
"8 : 00 P . M . Alderman Erickson moved to accept the minutes as corrected ,
seconded by Alderman Wolff . Motion carried .
ATTORNEY ' S REPORT - A Resolution commending Mary Thomas (*copy attached)
was presented by Mayor Thanepohn to Mrs . Thomas . Mrs . Thomas very .
graciously accepted the commendation with a brief talk on the library
services in Yorkville since 1864 .
A Resolution commending Dr . George Block was presented and will be
sent to Dr . Block with a cover letter .
Alderman Wolff made a motion to accept both Resolutions , seconded by
Alderman Smith . Motion carried .
MAYOR ' S REPORT - Mayor Thanepohn received a copy of a petition from
Burlington CB&Q regarding the request of the I . C . C . to do away with
the mobile agency headquartered in Aurora that has been serving this
area . The letter was referred to Attorney Dickson for study .
The City has been assessed 120 or $ 1 , 837 . 68 for their share of
the Juvenile Officer Program grant 2601 . It will be included in next
month ' s bills .
City vehicle stickers will go on sale June 1 , 1977 . The City Offices
will be open June 25 , 1977 for last minute sales from 8 : 00 A. M . to 12
noon .
The Mayor , Attorney & Finance Committee will meet May 31 , 1977 with
the trust officer & financial manager of the Merchants National Bank
in regards to the Beecher estate .
Mayor Thanepohn stated there was no error in the Treasurer ' s Report
year end balances as was corrected in the minutes of April 28 , 1977
and will stand as originally stated with $ 14 ,563 . 60 in the Water Fund ,
Replacement of Waterworks , Expenditure column and $145 , 436 . 40 in the
Unexpended column .
A letter was received from Al and Jean Brady of ABSCO advising the
City of Yorkville that the alley on the west side of the property at
123 E . Hydraulic is not a public thoroughfare , but part of the property
at 123 E . Hydraulic and requested it be made a matter of public record .
It was referred to the Streets and Alleys Committee for investigation .
CITY CLERK - A letter from the Albany Industries regarding s sealer
for City streets . It was referred to Elden Madden , Supt . of Streets,
PLAN COMMISSION - Alderman Beach reported the next meeting will be
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June 28 , 1977 at 8 : 00 P . M.
Alderman Beach then reported on the meeting of May 24 , 1977 . There was
Public Hearing regarding re-zoning submitted by Harold Feltz with no
objectors present .
Harold Feltz presented a petition to re-zone property located at
410 E . Main Street from R-1 to R-3 . The motion , seconded and carried was
to table the petition and place it on the June agenda .
The . moti.on was seconded and carried to approve the prelimiinary plat of
Steve Bazan ' s subdivision at the end of E . Van Emmon Road ( Ponderosa) .
The motion was seconded and carried to recommend approval of the
answers by Engineer Griffin on the questions of Crawford , Murphy
and Tilly Engineers in regards to the Woodworth Subdivision .
James Stark asked to present his ideas to the Commission for his
Bristol Station development at the June meeting . after being advised
to present a master plan and follow the recommendations of the impact
study .
Alderman Beach made a motion to approve Steve Bazan ' s preliminary plat
for a Subdivision at the end of E . Van Emmon Road ( Ponderosa) , 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 .
PARK COMMISSION - Alderman Hanback reported the school has agreed
to let the City use the gym and arrangements will be made for use of
the equipment .
The Recreation Director , Rick Dalton , started on the job Monday, May 23 ,
1977 .
After a discussion it was decided the medical insurance coverage is
adequate and a waiver would not be needed for the park projects partici -
pation .
Alderman Hanback asked to purchase equipment needed
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - Alderman Beach announced
the next meeting would be June 14 , 1977 at 8 : 00 P . M. and Alderman
Hanback will attend in his place .
OLD BUSINESS - The motion was made by Alderman Beach , seconded by
Alderman Wolff to approve the Woodworth Subdivision Plat as presented ,
noting that the objections filed by City Engineer ,Anderson , ( see
attached letter) , had been satisfactorily answered and that any
information requested by Mr . Anderson and not shown on the preliminary
plat would be included on the final plat in the normal procedures .
Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Wolff - Aye Erickson - Aye Simmona - Aye
Beach - Aye Hanback - Aye Smith - Aye
Motion carried 6-0 .
NEW BUSINESS - Alderman Beach made a motion , seconded by Alderman
Wolff to refer Robert Loftus ' Application for a Subdivision to the
Plan Commission meeting , June 28 , 1977 . Mention carried .
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STREETS & ALLEYS - Alderman Wolff reported on his meeting with En ineer
qq e son an uperintendent of Streets & Alleyys , Madden , regardIn�
Tie ast and West Alleys . The Engineer will look into the estimates
of blacktoping the West Alley & City Parking Lot down to the Pumphouse and
its cost to each individual business .
Alderman Wolff will work with the Attorney on the possibilities of ob-
taining an easement on the East Alley and blacktopping it for more
City parking area .
WATER
Alderman Wolff made a motion to hire a part time man at $3 . 75 an hour
for the Public Works Department . The motion was seconded by Alderman
Beach . Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Wolff - Aye Erickson - Nay Simmona - Aye
Beach - Aye Hanback - Nay Smith - Aye
Motion carried 4-2 .
Al.derman Wolff reported the City Engineer had received a call From Mar-
shall Electric Co. reported the controls are on the way by plane and
should be in anytime . The new 'well should be in operation by next
Council meeting .
Alderman Wolff also suggested making a parking lot at the back of the
Maintenance Building due to the congested traffic in the area .
HEALTH & SANITATION - Alderman Hanback will follow-up on the problem
with the tires at Go-Tane .
Alderman Wolff has not yet been able to contacft Pilmer on the garbage
problem at the E . Van Emmon apartments .
TREES & PARKS - Alderman Hanback asked the procedure for purchasing
recreation equipment and was informed that he could expend up to $500
without Council authorization on equipment needed .
SEWERS - Alderman Erickson gave a report on sanitary sewer infiltration .
There will be a self-sealing manhole cover demonstration by Neenah
Company Thursday, June 2 , 1977 at 8 : 00 P . M . at City Hall . for anyone
interested .
FUTURE PLANNING - Alderman Beach reported the Streets & Alleys ,
Future Planning and Business & Economic Development Commissision were
working together on projects .
LIGHTS , TELEPHONE & GAS - Director Madden reported Illinois Bell
Telephone Company will not replace the part of the sidewalks where the
large trees in question are located . They will go up the highway and
cut over the bank and go from Main St . to Spring St .
PUBLIC PROPERTY & BUILDINGS - A motion was made by Alderman Erickson ,
seconded by Alderman Hanback that the request for purchase of the
property by John Steinwart at the end of W. Center St . for purpose
of building a home be denied and the property not be sold at this time .
Motion carried .
Alderman Erickson reported on the meeting in regards to the conference
room and additional 'office space at the maintenance building addition .
Director Madden will draw up plans and specifications and upon their
approval wi%ll be sent out for bids .
The rest room at City Hall should be finished by June .
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BUILDING & ZONING - Upon Committee recommendation Alderman Beach moved
to a opt t e "Going Out of Business" Ordinance, seconded by Alderman
Smith . Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Wolff - Aye Erickson - Aye Simmons - Aye
Beach - Aye Hanback - Aye Smith - Aye
Motion carried .
The Committee recommended that Public Works Director Madden study the
Swimming Pool Ordinance and make a recommendation . It will be dis-
cussed at the next Committee meeting .
In regards to the Cash And/Or Land Grant Ordinance , background data
on the City Services portion and also background data on Police
Department is needed . Mr . Clarage will report at a later date .
McDonald ' s Corporation Public Hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals
in regards to the variance of the "Golden Arches" sign is set for
June 6 , 1977 .
Alderman Wolff reported that Glen Gabel does not have a bond for sewer
extensions and curbs that are already in . Inspector Madden reported
he had informed Gabel ' s foreman that he must have a bond before putting
in the water lines . A possible need for an injunction was discussed .
FINANCE - Alderman Simmons made a motion , seconded by Alderman Hanback the
utility bills be paid as they come in . Motion carried .
Alderman Beach asked the Utility tax question be studied at the Finance
Committee meeting on Thursday , June 2 , 1977 at 8 : 30 P . M .
Mayor Thanepohn stated the Annual report submitted by Treasurer Merkel
shows a solvent situation for the City .
LIBRARY BOARD - Alderman Erickson was asked by Mayor Thanepohn to
obtain a resume of Mary Thomas acceptance speech to possibly use
for the newsletter .
YBS BOARD - Alderman Erickson reported there were still 8 downspout
violators . He will check into the penalty fine and give a final telephone
call to each one .
TENNIS COURT COMMITTEE - Alderman Hanback reported they were still in
the process of obtaining the electrical costs of lighting .
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Alderman Wolff stated the next meeting would be
June 1 , 1977 .
Alderman Wolff moved to adjourn the meeting at 9 : 32 P . M . , seconded by
Alderman Beach . Motion carried .
Respectfully Submitted ,
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For Y tg P, 0 1 A
City Clerk