City Council Minutes 1975 07-24-75 FORM 601-49 ® U.S.A.
July 24, 1975
Mi iUTES OF THE I EliuLAR MT-LNG OF THE i iAYOR AND THE ALDEtfn&i OF THE UNITED CITY O]
THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE, ILLINOIS HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON JULY 24, 1975•
Mayor Thanepohn called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the F:
He then directed the Clerk to take roll. Upon roll being ta'-en , the following
Aldermen were present:
1st. Ward- Wolff-absent 2nd. Ward-Hanback- absent 3rd. Ward-Smith-absent
` Beach Erickson Simmons
Mayor Thanepohn asked for introduction of guests. He then directed the Clerk to
read the minutes. Ald. Erickson moved to accept the minutes as printed, seconded
by Ald. Beach, motion carried.
Attorney's Report---Attorney Dickson said he has not received an answer to his
letter to Chapman and Cutler. The Appropriation Ordinance was tabled at the last
Council meeting, it must be passed by this quarter. Ald. Erickson moved to accept
the Appropiation Ordinance, seconded by Ald. Simmons. Roll call vote, Beach aye,
Erickson aye, Simmons aye, motion carried. Atty. Dickson sent a letter to the
Countryside Center , National care)on the roads. Atty. Dickson sent a letter to
the City Auditor with respect to the scheduling of retirement of Certificates of
deposit of the City to provide funds for the Well.
Mayor's Report----Mayor Thanepohn read a letter from the office of the Governor,
from Lawrence P. Malone in reference to our Water and Sewer Grant Request.
Illinois State Clearing House completed the review of this. Funds involved do not
add up. They are recommending that the loan not be approved. This letter must
accompany the application to the funding agency and it will remain valid thru
July 119 1976. Mayor Thanepohn appointed Ald. Hanback to the Advisory Committee of
the Tennis Courts, to represent the City Council and there will be one from the
School, and one from private funding. Mayor Thanepohn signed the finalized
agreement. Mayor Thanepohn gave a report on Business and Economic Development
Committee Meeting. The commission is designed to assist with attracting industry
and business to Yorkville, and act as an advisory board to the City Council.
They will also help solve problems of local Industry, if they arise.
James Hall was named Chairman. Three year terms for Hall, Dr. James Garnett,
and Willard Harthan. Two year terms for Richard Haynes, Rev. Lawrence Rezash, and
Jeff Ferren. Ernest Zeiter was named to a one year term.
Mayor Thanepohn reminds parade officials no mini bikes or motorcycles to be in
Parades. Mayor Thanepohn read a letter from the E. P. A. supplemental approval
was given for Water Works Improvements and Well No. 4.
A letter from the Kendall Co. Civil Defense• Siren System Project is up to the point
of getting bids, we have to wait to secure a wage determinaion from the State of
Ill. before advertising,, it will take 30 to 60 days to get that from the State.
Senior Citizens---Blanch Smith representing the Senior Citizens thanks the Mayor
and other people who came to the meeting. She said Senior Citizens Housing is the
main problem. .
Old Business Brian Mulhern E.P.A. request application for permits for water and
sewer. The City Engineer said it was in order. Ald. Hanback made a motion for
permit to construct Water and Sewer for Mulhern Court, seconded by Ald. Beach,
all aye, motion carried.
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Well Bids Are being worked on.
Ald. Erickson wrote a letter to the Municipal League asking them if the Mayor of
the City can also be Chairman of Committee's. Atty. Dickson will request an answer
from the ILL. Municipal League- on this matter.
New Business -Blain Harker has his stets blacktopped. Ald. Simmons moved we
accept the streets, seconded by Ald. Beach, all aye.
Streets and All @ys----Ald. Beach said we have not received a report on the traffic
survey.At the July 31st. committee meeting Ald. Beach would like to dicuss the
purchase of a street brush.
Health and Sanitation- Ald. Simmons reported the Oehing Property has been
cleanded up and the grass is cut. Ald. Beach reported on health problem on East
Olson St. The property has been under construction since 1971. Elden Madden cited
them for weeds and also asked a resonable amount of time the house be completed.
Some work was to be resumed by July22, 1975•
Put a Doctor on the piority list.
Police Report----Mayor Thanepohn had a meeting with Mayor Whitecotton and Police
Chief Westby on a communication system. In order to use their Com. Center we would
need a phone and panel. Calls after 6:00 P.M. would be answered by the Plano Police
The instulation charge would be $3+.00 and mounthly charge of $18.60. Our phone
would be answered and dispathed to our squads. Theres a call forwarding at our Dept
with a $16.00 one time charge and $2.25 a mounth.Plano also requires a tape recorde
they tape all calls. Tape Recorder is $175.00 to $200.00 and 10¢ a call. To go inte
the squad it would be $100.00 instalation charge and $77.35 mounthly charge.
Ald. Simmons moved to accept the Comm. Center, seconded by Beach, all aye.
Trees and Parks Ald. Beach said it is hard to enforce people to stay out of th
Park by the Dam, while work is being done.
Ald. Hanback arrived at 8:45 P.M.
Ald. Hanback made a motion that all overtime hours be reported each mounth, Ald.
Erickson seconded, all in favor signify by saying aye. Beach-aye, Erickson-aye,
Hanback-aye, Simmons- opposed. Motion passed 3 to 1.
Sewers-----Inspection was conducted on May 22, 1975by Ste-.re Baldwin. Sanitary
and Plant personal are to be commended on Plant performance.
Wolff arrived at 9:00 P.M.
Library Ald. Smith ordered a new flag for the Library. Ald. Erickson wants
the City to put Zoning Books in the Library.
Building and Zoning------Ald. Beach said the Rt. 34 corridor meeting was held
July 16, 1975. Mr. John Curney outlined the procedures that which the Rt. 34
committee will be guided. The next meeting will be in August.
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Finance Received a total of $58,923.44
General Fund- $20,081.11
Garbage- $12,061.63
Library- $7,147.41
Police- $4,525.32
Retirement Fund $9,150.81
Sewer and Int. Bond $5p957.16
Ald. Erickson moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:10.
Olga Schneider, City Clerk.