City Council Minutes 1975 09-25-75 FORM 601-49 ® U.S.A.
Qentember 25 1Q75
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 SEPTEMBER 25, 1975•
Mayor Thanepohn called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag. He then directed the Clerk to take roll. Upon roll being taken, the followir.
Aldermen were present:
1st.Ward- Wolff 2nd.Ward- Groner 3rd.Ward- Smith
Beach Erickson Simmons
Mayor Thanepohn asked for introduction of guests. He then directed the Clerk to
read the minutes of the last meeting. Ald. Groner asked for corrections on the
1st. page spelling of carnival, experation of stickers to read 6, 30, 76.
Correct spelling of Jerabek, Morganegg. Mayors report to read commendation to
home owners. 8 lines down observed. Questioned Treasurers report on F.C.D. the
F. was for Federal. Paid Plano Police Dept. $22.10 for calls. Mosquito spraying
was done. Ald. Simmons said the City not the Fox Vally Disposal will pick up 2 or
less units. Ald. Groner Said E.Madden reported bulbs are being replaced and will
be lighted for the Fall Festival. Spelling on weather, Street. Brush sweeper
should be Dickson C-). Building and Zoning should read Ald. Beach recommended
plan A. Finance Ald. Smith said Zerox machine. Ald. Simmons -said .in-sewer report
after $1,725,,00 .Engineers fees would. bring--total' to-$2000.00 or more. .
Ald. Erickson moved to accept the minutes as corrected, seconded by Ald. Groner,
all aye.
Attorney's Report----Attorney Dickson presented a revised copy of the Ordinance
Licensing ofSolicitors, Peddlers and ect. with the addition to the last paragraph
section 4 from previous Ordinance, no fees should be charged of a solicitor,
peddler or hawker or itinerant merchant sponsored by or working for a religious,
educational or charitable organization, where such organization is entirley a
non profit organization. It only eliminates the fee, doesn't eliminate the registr;
Ald. Smith of the Finance Committee said this makes a child going door to door
selling produce out of his garden in violation of the law. Ald. Smith moved to
have Peddlers deleted from the Ordinance, where there is immedi2te delivery of
goods. Seconded by Ald. Erickson, all aye.
Ald. Wolff moved to adopt the revised Ordinance, seconded by Ald. Groner.
Roll call vote, Wolff aye- Beach aye- Erickson aye- Groner aye- Smith aye-
Simmons aye, motion carried.
The 2nd. Ordinance Licensing of Garage Sales. Ald. Smith said the recommendation
of the Finance Committee was to forget about it. Ald. Erickson moved to reject
the Ordinance on Garage Sales, Seconded by Ald. Simmons. Roll call vote,
Wolff abstain- Beach aye- Erickson aye, Groner abstain, Smith aye- Simmons aye,
motion carried 4 to 2.
The 3rd. Ordinance on Licensing of Circuses and ect. Ald. Smith said the
recommendation of the Finance Committee, on this Ordinance on page 2 the 1st.
sentence we delete the part, and for admission to which a fee is charged. Attorney
Dickson said at the last meeting this was deleted. Ald. Smith said the Finance
Committee wanted to have the last line on page 2 and 1st. part of the 3rd. page
deleted, because E. Madden said there was no way that he could certify any type
rides that came with a carnival, to comply with the Ordinance. Ald. Smith
recommended that be deleted and in section 4 the fee be dropped from $500.00 to
$300.00. There are provisions for inspections in section 7. Ald. Smith made a moti
to crept w$ hanged, s conded by d Beach Roll call vo �, Wolff aye-
BeacR aye Erickson aye- Groner aye- mithaye- Simmons aye, a aye.
FORM sot-as® U.S.A. 2 September 25,__1975.
Attorney Dickson said the 4th. item is the Ordinance Fox Valley Disposal to bill
on apts. of 3 or more units. He is not prepared on that Ordinance now.
The fifth item Opinion from the Atty. General on Fox Road Culvert, received a
letter from Dallas Ingemunson States Atty. by annexation of just part of the road
and the passage of time , this could be challenged.
Sixth item, Human Resources Commission. Atty. Dickson distributed a draft of the
Ordinance which has attempted to establish and define the authority of the Human
Resources Commission which is a suggestion of the Mayor, and the Mayor has
provided much of the language that is in this Ordinance. Attorny Dickson Would
like to have the Ordinance tabled to give the Aldermen time to review it.
Aldo+ Erickson moved to table the Human Resources Ordinance, seconded by Ald.
Simmons, all aye. ttorney Dickson said last in my report the b Division Contrc
Ordinance and the/Awnin Ordinance have been received by me and7discussed those
2 Ordinance's with Ald. Beach and we will be talking more about them later.
Mayors Report---- mayor Thanepohn and Winn. Prickett attended a Juvenile Justice
and Deliquency p�bention planning seminar down at I. S. U. Monday Sept. 22, 1975.
Kendall Co. had about 30% of the people that were there. The Mayor had a letter
from the States Atty. regarding the dog pond. This pond would not be used for any
animals other than in Kendall Co. Ald. Groner moved to table for study, seconded
by Ald. Wolff, all aye.
Dr. Sehlapp spoke to the council about fixing the building, it would be a
improvement not a new building. The county would lease this for $1000.00 a year
for a period of 4 years, which would be part of Mrs. Weise's pay. The building
would be insulated and would reduce sound. Mayor Thanepohn refered this to the
Health and Sanitation also the Building and Zoning Committee's for study.
Ald. Beach said he wanted a meeting on Building and Zoning on Oct.2,1975 at
8:00 P.M. at City Hall. On the agenda will be the Fence Ordinance, Mud Ordinance,
Phase 2 Study of the Comprehenensive Plan and now the Dog Pont.
Mayor Thanepohn had a letter from Phil McDonold of the Enviramental Health Div.
of the County.It was a copy of the letter notifying Mr. Kissel of non compliance
with the Sanitary Ordinance, its being worked on now.
Mayor Thanepohn appointed Ald. Beach to the Public Property and Building Committee
as a Member. Ald. Wolff moved to accept Ald. Beach's appointment, seconded by
Ald. Smith, all aye.
Ald. Wolff will be at City Hall to pick the Mayor and the Aldermen for the Parade
Saturday at 9:15 A.M. . The Mayor thanked A14- Groner for all his work on the projec-
Clerks Report----- The Clerk reported the Plan Commission had a meeting and Ald.
Beach would give a report on this meeting.
Plan Commission Report------Ald. Beach said they had a meeting last Thursday
evening and as a result of the meeting they have requested the City Council's
approve the Yorkville Sub Division Ordinance. The Committee approved the
proposed changes, pending Legal Opinion concerning any possible wording changes
that were arrived at in committee. Attorney Dickson said it was alright.
Ald. Beach made motion to accept the Yorkville Sub Div. Ordinance as corrected,
seconded by A1d.Wolff, roll call vote,Wolff aye- Beach aye- Erickson aye-
Groner aye- Smith aye- Simmons aye, motion carried.
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3 September 25, 1975.
Ald. Beach said the Planning Comm. request the City Council approve Phase 2 of
the Comprfensive Plan at this time, Ald. Beach would like to refer this to the
Committee meeting next week.
Senior Citizens were repr�ented by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Low .
Old Business---- Nothing.
New Business---- 7tithing.
Streets and Alleys Report-----Ald. Simmons had nothing to report.Ald. Groner
requested that a blanket Ordinance be drafted to include all those old existing
stop signs. He would like to have this updated. The Mayor asked Attorney Dickson
to look into this. Ald. Erickson said on the curve by the Caytons, instead of a
light, they should have signs and reflecters. This was refered to Steets and
Alley's Committee.
Water Report----Ald. Wolff said we are just under 200 feet and about 280 feet
thru hard rock to go yet.
Health and Ss.zi[':ation------Ald. Simmons had a copy of the letter from Phil. McDon
that was sent to the Yorkville Resturann very flagrant violations, either
they clean it up or else. By next meetint he will know more.
Police Report-----Mayor Thanepohn said they will have a committee meeting on
October 16, 1975 at 8:OOP.M. at City Hall.
Ald. Groner wants to know about the Dog condition. He wants the Dog Ordinance
put in force. is will be taken up- in Committee.
Trees and Parks----Ald. Groner thanked E. Madden for the tour of City pPojects.
He said the Dam project will get dirt and seed down there.The City Park is in
good co4tion, lights are working, flowers are planted, things have been painted,
new flags are up, every thing will be ready for Saturday. Mayor Thanepohn said to
make a note for Xmas decorations. Also in the Tennis Court project theres $6000.0
remaining in that fund. He would like Ald. Groner to get with Mr. Garnett on this.
Ald. Wolff asked to see the agreement on the Tennis Court project. The Mayor said
they have had favorable comments on Tennis Courts. Ald. Groner said the rules and
agreement are not in the Tax Payers Favor. Mayor Thanepohn Said they would like
Flag holders for Bridge st. by or before next year for the Bi Centenial.
Ald. Groner said Don Dirst said there was a mill where the sanitary Dept. is and
theres a old griss mill stone there. Ald. Groner would like to have this moved
to the Park and put a plaque on it.
Sewers------ Ald. Wolff said bids will go out to repair sewers and they will open
them on the 2nd. meeting in October.
Future Planing---- nothing.
Public Property and Buildings-------Ald. Smith got anotherBid on the Pump House
roof and it was $50.00 higher than Malcor so E. Madden will have the roof repaired
by Malcor. Ald. Smith bought a desk for the City Clerk for $75.00.
FORK 601-49 ® U.S.A. 4 September 25 1975.
Building and Zoning Report----- Ald. Beach said on the agenda was the Sub Div.
Ordinance which was already accepted by the Council and he already refered the
Fence Ordinance to the Committee, and I have a report on Rt. 34 Corridor Study.
The Commision met Sept. 17,1975 as the result of that, there going to have the
James Clarage and Ass. who will present an: interim report on the Rt. 34 Study
group on Oct. 15, 1975. On Oct.21,1975 at the new County Office Building there
will be a meeting with all the board members of City and County plus all Plana-
Commission: in attendence. Purpose to accept, comment and propose changes to the
interim report. On Oct. 29,1975 A public meeting will be held at the new Kendall
Co. office building at 7:30 P.M. ON November 15,1975 the Rt. 34 Study group *.rill
finalize plans to present and finish Rt. 34 Commission report. Harold Feltz and
Ald. Beach are representatives of the Rt-34 Plan Commission. They would like
the Council and the Plan Commission to hold Oct.21,1975 open for a meeting at
7:30P.M. at the County Building 2nd. floor.
Finance Report------Ald. Smith reported he would meet with the representative of
Zerox Co. on Friday to sign a rental contract on the 660 machine for $60.00 a
month and also sign a perchase agreement for a 914 machine for $4417.00, they
will be delivered in 6 weeks.
Mayor Thanepohn asked Ald. Smith to get busy now on the Budjet Officers Law.
Library Board Report----nothing.
Yorkville Bristol Sanitary Board Report---- Ald. Wolff Said everyone should go to
a Sanitary Board meeting just once. The Council would like to have the Mayor on
the Sanitary Board. Ald. Wolff Will get the group for the Homecomming Parade.
Ald. Wolff moved to adjorn the meeting at 9:25 seconded by Add. Beach.
Olga E. Schneider, City Clerk.