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City Council Minutes 1975 10-23-75 FORM 601-49® U.S.A. October 23, 197 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND THE ALDERMEN OF THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE, ILLINOIS HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON OCTOBER 23, 1975. Mayor Thanepohn called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. He then directed the Clerk to take the roll. Upon the roll being taken, the following Aldermen were present: 1st. Ward Wolff 2nd. Ward Groner 3rd. Ward Smith Beach Erickson Simmons. Mayor Thanepohn asked for introduction of guests. He th n directed the Clerk to read the minutes of the last meeting. Ald. Wolff/Aatije 2 under Police Dept. it should have been PlainfiOld. Also under Sts. and Alleys two thirds of the way down should have read to accept the surfacing of the streets. Ald. Simmons moved to accept the minutes as corrected, seconded by Ald. Beach, all aye. Attorney's Report--- Attorney Dickson presented the Blanket Ordinance on existing stop signs.Th.ere are 2 additions to be made, 1st. on page 2 2nd. paragraph west Somonauk and Game Farm Rd. West Somonauk stopping for Game Farm Rd. The 2nd. West Ridge and MOrgan, with West Ridge yeilding to traffic on Morgan adding the words at the West entrance of intersection. Ald. Beach moved to accept, seconded by Ald. Wolff. Smith aye, Simmons aye, Groner aye, Erickson aye, Beach aye, Wolff aye, motion carried. Attorney Dickson reported on the Ordinance Fox Valley Disposal to bill Apartments. Ald. Simmons said section 2 under D. should read 2 or less units. Ald. Simmons moved to accept with corrections, seconded by Ald. Smith. Smith aye, Simmons aye, Groner aye, Erickson aye, Beach aye, Wolff aye, motion carried. Mayors REport--- Mayor Thanepohn had a resolution regarding Halloween on October 31, 1975 from 5 to 8:00 p.m. Ald. Wolff moved to accept.o seconded by Aid. Groner, All ay The Mayor suggest the City observe Veterans Day on November 11 ,1975. Ald. Groner moved to accept, seconded by Ald. Simmons, all aye. Mayor Thanepohn appointed Rev. Lawrence Rezash to be chairman of the Human Resoure Commission, with a term to April of 1978. He resigned from the Business and Econpmi evelopment/�010R'b Mayor said he has great respect for Rev. Rezash. Ald. Simmons moved to accept Rev. Rezash, seconded by Ald. Beach, all aye. There will be seven residents on the commission. A letter of resignation was read from Jim Hall saying he did not have time to do the proper job, he was chairman of the Yorkville Business and Economic Developement Comm. The Mayor appointed Walter Olsen chairman of Business and Economics Comm. Olsen resigned from the Plann Comm. Danny Hanback a former Alderman was appointed to the Plan Comm. until' 1979. Appointed Ald. Simmons chairman of the Police Committee, and Hershal Smith as a ember of the Police Committee. Ald, Groner moved to accept the appointments, secone by Ald. Wolff, all aye. The Mayor said of the open meeting act, there are four reasons why we may have a executive session. 1-Negotiation between employer and employee. 2-Accusation of property. 3- for disccussion with Attorney's for what of litigations that may result in port suit. 4-To consider the appointment or ismisal of our officers. These are the only reasons to meet in executive sessions. . Public meetings do not mean public participation. We will set aside a period in the agenda for Public comment. The consumer protection are speaking of requiring bonding of Plummers, Electricions and Heating Contractors. As a matter of record people may have excess to their own records, but the public may not. The Mayor as excess to all records, but Police records are privilaged. Committee chairman do not have a license to run the Department. FORM 601-49 ® U.S.A. 2. October 23, 1975. Office hours for the City Secretary will be changed to Monday thru Friday from 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The meeting dates for Nov. and Dec. are the 1st. and 3rd. Thursday rather then the 2nd. and 4th. A joint Council and Plan Comm. meeting on the 28th. of October at 8:00 p.m. Clarage and Bartel will be there. Officials wages will be paid semi- anually, that will be at the next meeting. We will determine then if the 1099 act for pay will be issued. Mayor Thanepohn showed the Council the emblem for the Police and Public Works Dept. The emblem will be in black and gold. We have received the Yorkville Motor fuel Tax fund for 1973 and 1974. Juvenile Grant was received $2397.00 2 men arms and equipment, our input will be 8%. Janet Nesson represented us at the Spingfeild meeting, dropped 4 programs entirely and fund good programs beyond 3 years. The Mayor said we have a minimal Drug problem. Drugs 1 boy out of 94 ajustments, alcohol is a different story. Dr. Coleman said on the joint meeting of October 28,1975 we would cover page 2. Senior Citizens- Mr. and Mrs. Kohout who live in Fox River Gardens wanted to know why we don't have a Doctor. The Mayor said the Health and Sanitation Comm. would look into this. Ald. Simmons, Ald. Groner and Ald. Beach are on this Committee. Old Business---On the approval of the Sewer Permit Request by Loren Miller, the City Engineer said that improvements are needed to the existing sewer before the approval of a sewer request is given. The E.P.A. would approve if L. Miller and the Industrial Park would get the sewers fixed. Ald. Erickson said Mrs. Corneils said the city owes her money. Judge Sears rendered a judgement on this and her attorney should get in touch with Attorney Dickson. Ald. Erickson wants letter sent to Mr. Purcell thanking him for a good job on the streets in Countryside. New Business--- The Clerk read two Sewer Sealing Bids. The W.G. Jaques Co. of Iowa with a bid bond of 10% with 3 alternate bids. A- $10,997. B- $ 13, 807. 3M. C- no bid. Video Pipe Grouting of Chicago with a bond bid of 10% 3 alternate bids. A- $4,271.44 B- no bid C- no bid. The contractors guarantee their work. there will be 1330 feet of work at Liberty and Center streets.Ald. Wolff made a motion to accept Video providing his figures are correct, seconded by Ald. Beach, Groner aye, Erickson aye, Smith aye, Simmons aye, Beach aye, Wolff aye, motion carried. Streets and Alleys----Ale.. Simmons reported that Ald. Beach said the sweeper is in Ald. Simmons moved that Public Works notify Clean Sweep their sevice won't be required after Navember 1 , 1975, seconded by Ald. Wolff all aye. Water---Ald. Wolff reported the well came to a stand still for awhile, the shale rock shifted. In 2 or 3 days they will get the casings in. Health and Sanitation----Ald. Simmons said they now have two containers for garbage at Kissels. The Court Date for Kissel and the Yorkville Restaurant is comming up next week. FORM 601-49 ® U.S.A. October 23, 1975. Police Meeting---- The Mayor said everyone was at the October 16,1975 meeting. The yeild sign at State and Madison will be checked out and Morgan and Madison wil- be checked The Squad Car is to be delivered October 2+, 1975. Ald. Groner asked about the radio in the Cheifs car. Trees and Parks---Ald. Groner reported on the Bi Centenial Committee they extended their thanks to the City for the festivities in the Park. Ald. Groner asked about the Christmas Decorations, the Chamber of Commerce bought them. Ald Groners Committee will take care of this. they are in the Barber Shop basement. Mr. Garnet will talk to Ald. Groner on the Tennis Courts. Sewers----Ald. Wolff SAid letters will go out Monday October 27,1975 on the down spout problem. Public Property and Buildings---- Ald. Smith reported we purchased a water heater for $57.85 for the Police Building, also getting prices on a refrigerator. The typewritter with the duel pitch is $693.00 without duel pitch $ 612.00. Building and Zoning---Ald. Beach said there will be a joint meeting between the Plan Comm. , City Council and all Rt. 34 Corridor personal at 7:30 on November5,.1975 at the County Building, 2nd. floor conference room. Finance----Ald. Smith asked the Mayor about the transfer of funds. Mayor Thanepohr. said we could put some in savings or certificates. Library Board---- Ald. Erickson said the roof is still leaking.He would also like to compliment Ald. Groner on his job behind the library. Y.B. 5.-----Ald. Wolff reported that Mrs. Dorothy Perkins and Mrs. Austin wanted information on the extension of the sewer lines on Rt. 47. She pays taxes to the Sanitary District. The Sanitary or the City could have special assesments, but we have to repair what we have 1st.She is not in the city. The Mayor reported there is some concern on conferences, not all are costing the City. We have Ross, Ruter and Randall going to F.B.I. seminar on their own time and using their own cars. The motion for adjornment was made by Ald. Wolff at 9:40 P.M. Olgab - L--------------- 'L. Schneider, City Clerk