City Council Minutes 1975 03-13-75 FORM 601-490 U.S.A. MARCH 13, 1975
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE UNITED CITY OF THE
VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE, ILLINOIS HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MARCH 13, 1975 AT 8:00 P.M.
Mayor Coleman called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag
He then directed the Clerk to take the roll. Upon roll being taken, the following
Aldermen were present:
1st Ward-Wolff 2nd Ward-Hanback 3rd Ward-Ellis
Thanepohn Simmons
Mayor Coleman asked for introduction of guests. He then directed the Clerk to read
the minutes of the last meeting. Ald. Thanepohn moved to accept the minutes as prin
ed, seconded by Ald. Simmons, motion carried. Mayor Coleman directed the Clerk to
read the bills. Clerk Brant presented a bill from The Yorkville National Bank for
rental of a safety deposit box for $12.00 (to be paid out of the General Fund) and
an expense bill for the Plan Commission Secretary for $42.45. Supt. Madden asked th
bill of J. T. Johnson for safety shoes be held until next month as the store will '
bill the city. Ald. Hanback questioned the Fox Valley Disposal bill as to whether o
not it states the number of collections each month. Clerk Brant stated it is not
listed that way. It was suggested Supt. Madden furnish them with the correct number
of residences for pick-up service and therefore, an adjustment should be noted in
the near future. Clerk Brant questioned the Countryside Hardware, Yorkville Hardwar
St. Dept. and General Fund bills as to what was purchased. He did not receive the
sales slips on these bills and does not have any idea how to enter them in his ledg
accounts. Supt. Madden said he would get with the clerk on this matter. Ald. Wolff
moved to pay the bills, seconded by Ald. Thanepohn, motion carried.
Mayor's Report-Mayor Coleman read a report from the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting
held March 10, 1975 in regard to proposed variation of R-2 zoning for Yorkville Con
gregational Church. The request was denied unanimously with a, suggestion to reques
rezoning to B-1 classifiction. Mayor Coleman stated Supt. Madden had attende,
a meeting in Chicago and was presented with a plaque for the Building Department of
the City of Yorkville in recognition of superiority in the administration and per-
formance of its duties for 197+. Ald. Hanback complimented both Supt. Madden and fo:
mer superintendent Rich Pfister for a job well done.
Clerk's Report-Clerk Brant read a letter from Country Companies terminating certifi,
of insurance for Gable & Pottin ger. The letter was referred to Supt. Madden to in-
vestigate the matter.
Treasurer's Report-The balance of the General Fund was questioned. Since it is so 1,
some C.D.s will have to be transferred to this account. Ald. Hanback asked if all
the money in the Revenue Sharing Account had to be spent by the end of the fiscal
ear. Clerk Brant stated it does not have to be spent and can be carried over into
he next year, but it has been ear-marked for the Maintenance Bldg. and a new well
as designated the last time a form was submitted. Ald. Ellis moved to accept the
Treasurer's Report, seconded by Ald. Simmons, motion carried.
Police Report-Ald. Ellis moved to accept the Police Report, seconded by Ald. Wolff,
motion carried.
Public Works Reports-Ald. Wolff moved to accept the Public Works Reports, seconded
Ald. Thanepohn, motion carried. Ald. Hanback suggested overtime sheets be turn
in every month as to how the time was spent, as water breaks, snow plowing, etc. Di
ussion. Ald. Hanback moved to add overtime sheets to the reports. Ald. Simmons sec,
d the motion. Ald. Hanback and Simmons voted aye; Ald. Wolff, Thanepohn and Ellis
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voted nay; motion denied.
Old Business: Request for Variation or Rezoning and Variations for the Yorkville
Congregational Church. Mr. Kleb presented the same variations requested at the Feb.
13th meeting. Discussion. Ald. Ellis moved to grant the petition for variations for
the present R-2 zoning for the Yorkville Congregational Church, seconded by Ald.
Wolff. Discussion. Roll call vote: Wolff-aye; Hanback-aye; Thanepohn-aye; Ellis-
aye; Simmons-aye. Motion passed unanimously.
New Business: Clerk Brant asked for the names of election judges for the April 15th
election.
1st Ward-Shirley Mayes, Jean Taylor, Lee Fisher, Mrs. Don Schoenfield, Alternate
j Alta Langland
2nd Ward-Mrs. Harry Morris, Mrs. Chester Vial, Mrs. James Brant, Mrs. Alonzo
Sharp, Mrs. Robert Skinner, Alternate Mrs. Carl Schobert
3rd Ward-Mrs. Whiteman, Mrs. Alice Dunger, Mrs. Elizabeth Leifheit, Mrs. Howard
Blackman, Leonora Corniels, Alternate Jim Talbott.
Ald. Thanepohn moved to accept the election judges and set the rate of pay at $20.00
per judge, seconded by Ald. Wolff, motion carried. Wards 1 and 2 will vote at the
Fire Barn and Ward 3 at the Yorkville Congregational Church.
Committee Reports-Streets & Alleys: Ald. Ellis reported he had received a letter fr(
CM & T on the conditions of the streets in the city but had not gone over the letter
and will have it ready at the next meeting. He did nose that more concern will be gi`
to the edges of the streets since there will be mail delivery to the homes now and
they will need a good base.
Water: Ald. Wolff reported on a meeting held in regard to the well situation. The
committee feels it would be too far out of town where the shallow drilling has been
successful and recommends going to a deep well, which would cost $100,000 more.
Ald. Wolff moved that we abandon the idea of a shallow well and go to the deep well,
seconded by Ald. Thanepohn. Discussion on the quality of water, the added cost of a
deep well: Roll call vote: Ald. Wolff-aye; Ald. Hanback-aye; Ald. Thanepohn-aye;
Ald. Ellis-nay; Ald. Simmons-nay, motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote.
Attorney Grant was asked to draw up the proper papers for amending the hook-up fees
for water ordinance.
Police & Fire: Ald. Thanepohn reported the new squad car was put in service this dal
The ILEC investigating unit has proven very successful.
Trees & Parks: Ald. Hanback reported he had met with the Little League and they nee(
2 more ball diamonds and possibly something can be worked out with the School Board
to use some of their land for temporary ball fields. Ald. Wolff stated the Yorkvill(
Lions Club has not officially said they will support the tennis courts. Discussion.
Ald. Thanepohn moved that Ald. Hanback be empowered to spend up to $3,000 on this
Little League backstop program, seconded by Ald. Ellis. Roll call vote: Wolff-aye;
Hanback-aye; Thanepohn-aye; Ellis-aye; Simmons-aye, motion passed unanimously.
Sewer: Ald. Wolff reported a letter has been sent to EPA that as soon as the frost
out of the ground the 2 bad lines will be fixed and all the sewer lines will be te14
vised and a study made at that time.
Future Planning: Ald. Simmons reported a form had been received from Revenue Sharinj
updating the census count.
Public Property & Bldgs. : Ald. Wolff reported this ,committee will meet to determine
what is needed in office equipment. Ald. Hanback stated there is a wall on Van Emmoi
Street that is a safety hazard. Supt. Madden ha ked at it_. Ald. Wolff moved to
adjourn at 9:35 P.M.
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