City Council Minutes 1973 12-13-73 FORM 601-49 ® U.S.A. DECEMBER 13, 1973
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 DECEMBER 13, 1973 AT 8:OOPM
Mayor Coleman called the meeting to order and asked the City Council and visitors ti
stand and give 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-Madden-absent 2nd Ward-Hanback 3rd Ward-Ellis
Wolff Thanepohn-absent Simmons
Mayor Coleman introduced the visitors. He then directed the clerk to read the minute
of the last meeting. Ald. Ellis moved to dispense with reading the minutes. Seconder
by Ald. Wolff. Motion carried. Mayor Coleman directed the Clerk to read the bills
(see attachment for November bills). Clerk Brant presented additional bills from the
Bristol Body Shop for repairs to the green truck. Total repair bill is $394.10, wit]
the insurance company paying $294.10. An amber light was also installed for $105.69
additional. Ald. Ellis asked to see the bill from Bob's Standard. He moved that this
bill not be paid until an itemized statement is presented so we know what we are
paying for. Wolff seconded. Motion carried. Clerk Brant was directed to notify Bob'i
Standard. Ald. Ellis moved to approve all other bills for payment. Ald. Simmons
seconded and motion carried.
Attorney Dickson presented an ordinance restricting and limitling the discharge of
firearms within- the city limits. Ald. Thanepohn arrived at 8:10. Ald. Ellis moved
to accept this ordinance, Ald. Wolff seconded. Roll call vote: Wolff-aye; Hanback-
aye; Thanepohn-aye; Ellis-aye; Simmons-aye. Motion passed unanimously. Attorney '"o
Dickson asked what action the council wanted taken regarding the demolition, re-
moving buildings and cutting ordinances. Discussion. Council members indicated
they were in favor of Mr. Dickson drafting the necessary ordinances. Attorney Dick-
son stated the last public hearing on the zoning has been set for Jan. 17, 1974.
Clerk Brant read a letter from Kendall-Grundy Farm Supply on a new credit policy.
Ald. Wolff moved to accept the Treasurer's Report, seconded by Ald. Simmons, motion
carried. Ald. Wolff moved to accept the Police Report, seconded by Ald. Simmons,
motion carried. Ald. Thanepohn moved to accept the streets, sewer, water and bldg.
inspector's reports, seconded by Ald. Hanback, motion carried.
Mayor Coleman has been contacted by the Supt. of Schools regarding fencing the east
boundary line of their property which would take in one side around the water tower,
Mayor Coleman asked the council if they would consider going into a bid with the
school. The entire area around the tower is 580 ft. with 100 ft. included in the
school bid. Discussion. Ald. Thanepohn moved that we include our requirements along
with the school in seeking bids with the requirement that our public property chair-
man or designee be present at the opening of bids and be allowed to accept or reject
said bid. Ald. Hanback seconded, motion carried. Mayor Coleman appointed Ron
Reuter as patrolman at $765 per month with all benefits as the other patrolmen. Mr.
Reuter has had the necessary schooling and 4 yrs. experience. Discussion. Ald. Thane
pohn moved to approve the appointment. Ald. Wolff seconded. Roll call vote: Hanback-
nay; Wolff-aye; Thanepohn-aye; Ellis-aye; Simmons-aye, motion passed 4 to 1. Mayor
Coleman read a copy of a letter from the EPA to Countryside Center regarding permit
denial on Unit 3, Lots 1 ,2, & 3. He also read a copy of a letter from Walter
Deuschler to EPA in answer to the above letter. Discussion followed.
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FORM 601-49 U.S.A. DECEMBER 13, 1973
OLD-,BUSINESS-Robert Loftus presented a final plat for Block 3, Countryside Center.
Discussion. Ald. Ellis moved with the following corrections the Mayor, Clerk and
Plan. Commission Chairman be empowered to sign the final plat: The agreement be
modified so that all changes and specifications on the engineering data be binding
upon subsequent owners as well as the present owner, Mr. Loftus and the final plat
show the restrictions of access to the property to Center Parkway. Ald. Hanback
seconded, motion carried. Mr. Loftus asked to be put on the aganda for Dec. 27th.
COMMITTEE REPORTS-Streets & Alleys Mr. Ellis has discussed with Mr. Pfister the
sidewalks in front of thelibrary and, in his opinion, it would be better to blackto,
and seal it than tear it all out and put cement in. Discussion.
Water-Mr. Pfister reported parts had been ordered for the electrical panel and
should be done the first of the year.
Health & Sanitation-Ald. Ellis contacted Don Hall, the new owner of the Pizza Place
regarding the violations and should know by the weekend what will be done.
Trees & Parks-Ald. Ellis was given the OK to again obtain Doug Roueh to plow snow
in the park.
Public Property & Bldg.-Ald. Ellis reported Ald. Madden was trying to get in touch
with Mr. Kot in regard to the police building remodeling. Mr. Pfister reported the
maintenance bldg. was completed. Gravel had been put in and the mess cleaned up
around the building. It will be 120-150 days before getting gas. Ald. Wolff will se
what he can do to get it sooner.
Finance-Ald. Thanepohn reported the audit was in.
Liquor Commissioner-Mayor Coleman has had a request to extend the hours at all
taverns until 2:00 A.M. New Year's Eve. Council granted this extension.
Library-Ald. Simmons reported the library has received their last payment and will
pay back the remaining $500 to the city.
YBS meets next Monday.
Attorney Dickson referred to the audit and the `59 water bond issue. No information
has been received�at this time on people turning in coupons.
Ald. Hanback moved the meeting of Dec. 27th be extended to Jan. 10, 1974. Ald. Elli
seconded, motion carried. Ald. Hanback moved to adjourn at 10:15. Ald. Simmons
seconded, motion carried.
JAMES J. , CITY CLERK
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NOVEMBER 1973 I 4 GENERAL FUND
Northern Ill. ,Gas Co.-City Hall $10.15, P.D.$16.56, Park$41.09 67.80
Illinois Bell Tel. Co.-St. Dept.$25.38,Police Cief$.75,P.D.$83.98 110.11
Commonwealth Edison Co.-Park$7.489Street Lighting$517.72, 525.20
Odin Christian-Bldg. Insp.(2) 10.00
Ralph Pfister- Bldg. Insp.(2) 10.00
Ellsworth Windett Ins. Co.- City Garage$68.65, City Clerk's Bond$73.50,Mator's Bond$73.50 215.65
James J. Brant-Stamps 8.00
Xerox Corp.- 359 Cppies,Inv.#020241939 17.05
Markelz Office Products- Suppl., City Secretary,Inv.#33297 6.55
Quentin Chatham Co.-Sidewalks- Pilmer $127.50, Brant $137.20 264.70
Game Time, Inc.- Bench,Park Inv.#71144 231.17
Kathy Farren - Plan Comm. Secretary fee,postage & suppl. 85.74
Clean Sweep, Inc.-Street Sweeping Oct.&Nov. 50.00
Kendall County Record-Printing Want-Ads & 8.00
Dierzen Welding & Machine Co.-Truckbed, Snow plow, Spreader 5,208.00
KR &G Excavating- Labor & Mat'l. 343.10
Archie Bieritz- Racking leaves, Park 50.00
C.O. Nelson Co.- Disposal 5.00
Fox Valley Disposal Co.-Disposal Service,Dam$31.00, Res.Oct.$1,402.05,Nov.$1,411.80 2,844.85
Southtown Oil Co.- Repairs to Truck,Street Dept. 152.76
Jan Kot- Labor,Library Bldg. 110.00
Kendall County Record-Envelopes,Plan Comm. 16.75
McNelis Tree Service- Remove trees& Limbs 160.00
Arthur Riemenschneider- Repair door, P.D. 80.00
Yorkville Hardware- Oper.Suppl. Street Dept.$31.75, P.D.$12.96 44.71
Rich's Unoin 76- Gas, Street Dept.$74.23, P.D.$336.09 410.32
Farmers' Elevator Co.- Lumber &flags, Street Dept. 188.93
Homer G. Dickson & Co., Inc. - Truck repairs, Street Dept. 16.50
John N. Schneider - Oper. Suppl.,Street Dept. 5.75
Hopkins Road Equipment Co.-"YEILD" signs &mat'l. 74.79
Countryside Hardware .Tool set & wrench,pliers 50.42
rjr"E&H Utility Sales, Inc.- "NO PARKING" signs, Inv.#4615 18.00
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it - Posts & driver cap, Inv.#3493 78.60
Perry Manufacturing, Inc.-Parka jacket & pants, Inv. #04412 17.65
Hathorn's Inspection Station- 2 truck insp. 7.50
Rice's Service- Gas & gloves 46.02
Standard Motor Sales- Labor on Dodge Squad 14.50
Durbin Office Machines- 3M paper, Inv.8418,8362 67.70
United Auto Sales- Repair spot light 6.12
B.F. Goodrich Store- Tire & balance,Inv.#62482 52.66
Bob's Service-Service & parts, squad car 72.18
Badger Uniforms- Inv.72354 &72676(Jerabsk)trousers&shirts,Inv.#73239(Pricket)Trousers&shirt2i6.90
Ray O'Herron Co.,Ine.-Fed.Calf.Twinsonic Bar & conversion Kit 324.70
Detzler Pontiac- Repair squad carInv#279 88.42
Frank's Service- Alternator & Labor Inv.#2803 80.53
Sargent-Sowell, Inc.Vehicle Emblems,Inv.#33679 26.24
12 .57
Vernon & Sons- 1974 Dog tags& links, Inv.#3509 1
WATER FUND TOTAL 12,5
Northern Ill. Gas Co.Water tower$9.22,Pump house$33.00, 42.22
Commonwealth Edison Co.Water tower$17.42,Pumping$347.60,Pumping$0.29 365.31
Illinois Bell Tel. Co.- Pump house$5.33, 5.33
The Bank of Yorkville- Deposit, Depr. & Contg. Acct. 150.00
The National Boulevard Bank of Chicago-Deposit, Bond & Interest Acet. 150.00
Reserve Acet. 170.00
Marilyn J. Merkel- Postage & Cards 6.40
Yorkville Hardware- Oper. Suppl. 10.13
Farmers' Elevator Co.- Insulation 8.75
Sidener, Ina.-Meters, Inv.#19936,19456,19439,19976 777.18
Water Products Co.-Meter couplings, Inv.#6309 •
,� 17.88
WATER FOND ( ) .
Sleezer Bros.- Dig water line 20.00
Badger Meter, Inc.- Meter Generator, Inv#491476 12.08
Hornsby's- Oper. Suppl. 7.05
Hydronic Supply Co.- Pipe Fittings, Inv.#48460 15.71
FAH Utility Sales, Inc. - Pipe fittings, Inv.#3956 & 4271 100.88
TOTAL 1, 792
MOTOR VEHICLE TAX FOND
Kendall County Record- Printing receipts 48.00
Vernon & Sons- Vehicle stickers,Inv.#3509 181.00
TOTAL 229.00
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND
Davis Construction Co.- Remainder 1973 road maintenence 2,000.00
REVENUE SHARING FUND
Morton Buildings, Inc.- #82F building & extra window 15,420.00