City Council Minutes 1976 10-28-76 49
OCTOBER 28 , 1976
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY
OF THE .VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE , ILLINOIS , HELD AT THE CITY HALL , OCTOBER
28 , 1976 .
In the absence of Mayor Thanepohn , City Clerk , Olga Schneider called
the meeting to order and nominated Alderman Smith as Mayor -Pro-tem ,
seconded by Alderman Erickson . Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Erickson - Aye Simmons - Aye Smith - Aye
Groner - Aye
Motion carried .
Alderman Smith led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag .
Roll call was taken as follows :
Ward 1 - Beach - Absent Ward 2 - Erickson - Present
Wolff - Absent Groner - Present
Ward 3 - Simmons - Present
Smith - Present
A quorum was established .
The reading of the minutes of the October 14 , 1976 meeting was
waived . Alderman Erickson noted one correction under the Library
Board , Page 5 , Line 2 , should read $4 , 500 inlplade of $4 ,000 . Alderman
Simmons moved to approve the minutes as corrected , seconded by Alderman
Erickson . Motion carried .
ATTORNEY ' S REPORT - Attorney Dickson dispursed several items to
be studied for the next meeting , dealing with the Route 34 Coreidor
Study incorporation into the Comprehensive Plan , Amendment to Proposed
Ordinance for reclassification under the Zoning Ordinance of Properties
along Route 34 and Route 47 , and an Amendment to the Trash Ordinance .
Alderman Groner moved to accept the Proclamation to observe Veteran ' s
Day, November 11 , 1976 , seconded by Alderman Erickson . The Proclamation
is to be published . Motion carried .
The judgment of Mr . Morrisey was placed in the hands of local council
in Iowa for collection purposes by the insurance company . The insurance
company asked our contribution of $355 for the guarantee . There was
no motion to this effect .
In respect to the Land And/Or Cash Contribution Ordinance , /attorney
Dickson brought the matter up to date . Recently the Supreme Court of
Illinois has passed on this , but the grants have to be specifically
tailored to the needs of the community .
CITY CLERK - The Madsen Development Corporation has received the
E . P .A . permit to construct the Senior Citizen Housing .
HUMAN-RESOURCES -COMMISSION - The commission plans to go out to all the
Organizations in the community in establishing the Human Resource
Bank .
STREETS & ALLEYS - Alderman Simmons reported the East Main Street
res ur `acing had been completed .
Alderman Wolff arrived at 8 : 15 P . M .
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Alderman Simmons moved to pass a Resolution requesting the Department
of Transportation check into our water problem at Route 47 and
Somonauk Street . The motion was seconded by Alderman Wolff . Motion
carr ied .
TREES & PARKS - Alderman Groner reported there was an article in
the Aurora Beacon the previous night requesting assistance - in
Construction at the dam with materials and help both .
The Bi -Centennial Park Dedication was held Sunday , October 24 , 1976 .
New Christmas decorations have been ordered for . the downtown area .
The existing decorations will be put on the bridge .
There was good response from the tree program and the delivery
date is November 6 , 1976 .
PUBLIC PROPERTY & BUILDINGS - The water & sewer lines are being
run to the City Hall for the new restroom .
LIBRARY BOARD - Alderman Erickson reported a check has been received
from Wayne Gutzwiler of the Library Board in the amount of the $4 , 500
loan .
The meeting was adjourned temporarily at 8 : 25 P . M .
Alderman Beach arrived at 8 : 38 P . M . and the meeting was reconvened
with Mayor Thanepohn ' s arrival at 8 : 42 P . M .
BUILDING & ZONING - There was lengthy discussion concerning the
sprinkler system at the Yorkville National Bank basement . As
a result of the letter Alderman Beach sent to YNB President ,
Mr . Henning , Building Inspector , Elden Madden had a meeting 'October
28 , 1976 in the morning at the State Fire Marshall ' s office in Chicago .
From that meeting Mr . Madden stated that "No Way" could they waive
the sprinkler system in said building under the BOCA code . Mayor
Thanepohn related a discussion with Mr . Henning earlier in the day that
if it deemed necessary by the Fire Marshall the bank would concur with
their decision . Alderman Beach moved to deny the request from the
Yorkville National Bank to waive the required sprinkler system, second by
Alderman Simmons . Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Beach - Aye Erickson - Aye Simmons - Aye
Wolff - Nay Groner - Abstain Smith - Aye
Motion carried 5-1 .
MAYOR''S REPORT - Jeaness Medin was appointed to the Human Resources
Commission to fill the vacancy of William Thomas . Alderman Wolff
moved to accept the appointment , second by Alderman Simmons . Motion
carried .
Unofficially the railroad crossing has been shipped to be installed
by mid-November .
The E . P . A . permit has been received for the North Bridge Street water
main extention and is good for one ( 1 ) year .
In the Revenue Sharing Bill there is now a need to report any increase
or decrease in any tax or any substantial reduction in employment or
services . The Revenue Funds also have to be spent in a 6-month period .
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It was referred to Finance Chairman , Alderman Smith and Treasurer ,
Marilyn Merkel .
The Madsen Senior Citizen Housing Permit was issued and construction
should begin the following week .
There was also a permit issued for construction of Skip ' s Body Shop
on E . Van Emmon Street .
Mayor Thanepohn reported the meeting that He , Elden Madden , Alderman
Beach and Larry Langland had at Carol Stream on the Impact Study was
very constructive .
PLAN COMMISSION - Alderman Beach reported on the meeting of October
2 197 .
voted for
The 15oard unanimous] )Athe Petition for the Pre-annexation Agreement
for Mr . Woodworth ' s plat and recommended it be passed to the Zoning
Board of Appeals for a public meeting concerning the 9 lots zoned
R-1 to be rezoned to R-2 .
It was determined the next meeting on November 23 , 1976 , at 7 : 30 P . M .
would be a joint meeting of a representative from the School Board ,
our City Attorney , Mr . Clarage , Building & Zoning Committee , Mayor
Thanepohn and any other interested parties to study the Cash And/Or
Land Grant Ordinance .
YBS BOARD - Action taken at the October 18 . 1976 meeting was the Board
agreed to pay $800 for preliminary study for the special sewer assessment
extension from North of Walnut St . on the east side of Route 47 to
approximately 400 feet north of Route 34 . The study will determine the
cost for each property owner . No construction permit will be issued
until E . P .A . permits are obtained .
The Board reviewd a complaint from Brian Mulhern , developer of Swilly
Green Apartments in Countryside Center asking why he was billed for
sewer usage from time permit was issued when actually the apartments
in question were not rented . The Board determined the Ordinance actually
meant the user would pay at time of hook-up . The Board will review
the wor' ing of this Ordinance for possible correction .
Mr . George Griffin , Engineer , requested the City provide a map of the
City sewer boundaries . The Public Works Office took care of this request .
Alderman Simmons moved to adjourn�he meeting at 9 : 18 P . M. , seconded by
Alderman Smith . Motion carried .
Respectfully Submitted By :
For : cr, 0Z
City lerk
Approved B
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OCTOBER, 1976
GENERAL FUND
Commonwealth Edison Co. - EH55-AP-3084A (Trees & Parks Utilities) $19.81; 858.64
EJ 59-AP-0150-A P.D. (Utilities Public Prop.&
Bldgs.) $4.67; E AP 71881 St. Ltg. $806.53;
EH55-AP-8690-A Maint.Bldg. $27.63
Ill. Bell Telephone Co. - 552-7593 Call Forwarding 17.28
B 0 C A - Membership dues for 1975 $ 1976 200.00
Durbin Office Machines - Copy paper for 3M Machine (City Clerk-Finance) 40.48
Xerox Corp. - Rental charge for September, 1976 65.00
Kendall County Record - Verbal pads P.D. (Printing) -25.50
Fox Valley Disposal Co. - Services for September (Health $ Sanitation 1651.20
Archie Bieritz - Mowing ball park $15.00; Picking up leaves in 115.00
Park $100.00
Marilyn Merkel - Petty cash fund - Office Supplies P.D. .39¢; 2.97
Postage (Finance) $2.58
Rich's Gas for Less - Gas P.D. $666.53; St. Dept. 235.09; Investigators 967.22
$47.28; Juvenile Officer $18.32
The Shoe Horn - Boots (Wearing apparel P.D'.) 22.50
Share Corp. - Disinfectant $Pellet deicer (Office Suppl. P.D.) 65.76
John N. Schneider Appl. - Supplies (Shooting Range) $9.86; Supplies (Squad 24.23
Repair) $1.97; Supplies P.D. $14.40
Homer G. Dickson Co. ,Inc. - Re-set stool P.D. (Public Prop.& Bldgs. Repairs $ Maint.) 29.25
Clark Boardmen Co. ,LTD - Search & Seizure Law Report (Educ.Trng. & Dues Police) 18.00
Martins Sheet Metal - Service Furnace (Public Prop. $ Bldgs. Repair & Maint.) 16.50
Ray O'Herron Co. ,Inc. - Spotlite $ pair of Marschal lites (New Equip.Police) 143.33
Comm.Technicians $ Consultants- FCC check $ repair base at P.D. $35 .00; Repair 183.40
Portable radio P.D. $148.40 (Police Misc.)
Hamilton Chev.-O1ds,Inc. - Inv.26335 Speedometer Cable & Lube $7.60; Inv.26355 195 .05
Battery $23.65; Inv.26684 Repairs $ Parts $163.80
(Squad Maint.P.D.)
Elden Madden - Petty Cash Fund - Office Supplies (Sts.& Alleys) $19.76, 78.00
Postage .85¢; Oper.Maint. (Trucks,Tractor $ Equip.)
$30.61; Education,Conf.& Conv.Exp. (Finance) $18.08,
Office Suppl. $3.41; Eng.& Review (Bldg.& Zoning) $25.90
Jays Texaco - Repair tire (Trucks,Tractor & Equip.Maint.) 8.00
Metropoliton Pump Co. - Outside service labor (Sewer repair Maint.&Cleaning) 230.00
Kendall Outdoor Equipment - Equipment repairs (City Park) 20.45
Salisbury Grocery - Office Supplies (Streets $ Alleys) 29.20
Nelson Landfill - 4 loads disposal (Sts. & Alleys Maint.) 20.00
B 0 C A - Fee for Plan Examination #2031-R (Elderly Housing) 30.00
(Bldg.& Zoning Eng. & Review)
Harry Crawford,Postmaster - Envelopes (Finance Postage) 284.80
Crawford,Murphy & Tilly,Inc.- Inv. 1960 Services-field check sewer at Y.N.B. 73.68
Total 5417:44
SALARIES GROSS 14,754.97 Net 10809.77
SEWER-BOND & INTEREST FUND
Nat'l.Blvd.Bank of Chicago - Bonds RE-784 Inv.No. 37486 10475.00
WATER FUND
Commonwealth Edison Co. - EH55-AP-3046-A Water Tower $6.97; EP14-AP-33737 786.28
Pumping $779.31
The Bank of Yorkville - Deposit-Water Depreciation & Contingencies Fund 150.00
Nat'l.B1vd.Bank of Chicago - Deposit=Bond $ Interest Account 2300.00
Nat'l. B1vd.Bank of Chicago - Deposit-Bond & Interest Reserve Account 170.00
Crawford,Murphy & Tilly,Inc.- Inv.1957 Services-design of No. Bridge St. water main 306.75
Elden Madden - Petty Cash Fund - Postage 10.28
Harry Crawford,Postmaster - Envelopes (Postage) 287.40
Jim's Trenching - Repair water leaks (repairs to water mains) 220.00
Kendall County Record - Printing water bills _.33.90
Water Products Co. - Clamp (Repairs to water mains) 44.44
Total 4309:,05
SALARIES GROSS 1640.83 Net 1183.18
REVENUE SHARING FUND
Crawford, Murphy $ Tilly,Inc. - Inv.1532 Services rendered April & May,1976 6139.33
on design of well pump $ meter installation Well
#4 $697.72; Inv.1610 Services April thru June,1976
on plans $ specs. per agreement dated 4/24/75 $5423.08
Well No.4; Inv.1959 Services rendered Sept. ,1976 for
negotiation for award of well pump $ meter $ review
agreements Well No. 4 $18.53
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CITY of YORKVILLE
County Seat of Kendall County
MAYOR Yorkville, Illinois 60560
LEROY E.THANEPOHN
CLERK
OLGA L.SCHNEIDER
TREASURER November 1 , 1976
MARILYN J.MERKEL
ALDERMEN
First Ward
FRANK WOLFF
LARRY A.BEACH
Second Ward
CORRECTION OF M1'NUTES OF OCTOBER 28 , 1976 MEETING .
RICHARDJ.GRONER
BERT W.ERICKSON
Third Ward Under Building & Zoning , last line , "Motion Carried
HERSHEL D.SMITH 5-011 should read "Motion Carried 5-1 .
ROGER SIMMONS
Chief of Police
WINFRED PRICKETT
Under Human Resources Commission , line one (1 ) ,
Superintendent of Waterworks
and streets "to to" should read "to go" .
ELDEN MADDEN
City Attorney The corrections have been made on the original
FRED DICKSON set of minutes .
L . Erickson