City Council Minutes 1973 11-29-73 FORM 601-49 ® U.S.A. OVEMBER 2 1—
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 NOVEMBER 29, 1973 AT 8:00 P1
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 2nd Ward-Hanback 3rd Ward-Ellis
Wolff Thanepohn Simmons
Mayor Coleman introduced the visitors. He then directed the Clerk to read the minut4
of the"last meeting. Ald. Madden moved to dispense with reading the minutes, second4
by Ald. Ellis, motion carried.
Attorney Dickson reported the trial has been set for Jan. 10, 1974, in the Kissell
suit. Mr. Dickson recommended ordinances that are needed to cover bonding of demoli,
and removing buildings and also an ordinance for cutting into streets to insure that
they are restored to their original condition. He, also, recommended the Subdivisioi
Control Ordinance be enforced. Discussion. The Council agreed to put into effect the
above ordinance Feb. 1 , 1974, which requires bonding for subdivision improvements
and requires the developer to provide detailed engineering plans with their plats.
Ald. Madden will contact the city engineer to see if he would go over the plans for
the city and the cost of this service. Attorney Dickson reported the library matter
is all finished including application for tax exemption.
Planning Commission Report-Ald. Madden reported the Commission members do not wish
to be re-imbursed for meetings attended. At the Nov. 27th meeting the Plan Commissic
recommended approval of the final plat of Robert Loftus on Block 3, Countryside, wit
a caution to the Council that the developer has been advised by the Plan Commission
of the difficulty of re-subdividing the property into individual lots. They recom-
ended approval of the petition of Robert Loftus to rezone property at Countryside
Center provided 8 lots are re-subdivided so there are no private driveways entering
onto Countryside Parkway; re-subdividing lots 30 & 31 to front on Kendall Drive;
lots 32,33, 41 & 42 to front on Palmer Court and lots 43.& 44 to front on Center
Parkway; the Commission desires to review the layouts of the driveways before build-
ing permits are issued. Zoning Commission will meet Dec. 6 at 7:30 at City Hall.
Phase I of the Comprehensive Plan should be finalized in 6 weeks. The Plan Cormnis-
sion meeting place will be changed to City Hall. The Dec. meeting will be suspended
if no action for it; or to change the meeting date to Dec. 18 if there is business
to act on. Ald. Madden moved the contract with the Planning Consultant, James B.
Clarage, be renewed for another year. Seconded by Ald. Thanepohn. Motion carried.
Jerk Brant will inform the firm of this.
Clerk Brant stated the city vehicle stickers have not been received as yet due to tb
paper shortage and recommended a resolution be made extending the sale of the stick-
ers one month from the date they go on sale. Ald. Ellis moved a resolution be made
to extend the sale of the city stickers one month from date they go on sale. Seconde
by Ald. Thanepohn. Motion carried.
Mayor Coleman reported Chief Prickett had asked if an ordinance could be made to
prohibit firing a gun inside the city limits. Mayor Coleman reported he had received
complaints of juveniles in the taverns. Discussion. The matter was referred to the
Police Committee for some solution to the problem.
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FORM 601-49 ® U.S.A. NOVEMBER EI•IBER 29, 1973
Old Business-Robert Loftus presented his petition to rezone from single family to
2-family dwellings. Discussion. Matter referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr.
Loftus presented the final plat for Block 3, Countryside. Ald. Wolff moved to accepl
the final plat. Discussion. Mr. Loftus did not present the proper final plat but
had presented a dedication of a cul-de-sac, therefore, the Council requested he pre-
sent the proper plat at the next meeting. Ald. Wolff withdrew his motion.
New Business-Dale Woodworth asked to petition for annexation of the Yorkville Count3
Club. He will come back with the proper documents.
Committee Reports-Streets and Alleys-Ald. Ellis reported the sidewalks had been put
in. Ald. Madden said Bud Hayden had called him in regard to his sidewalk bill which
was $30 more than estimated. Ald. Madden stated this included the north end of the
walk which belongs to the city. He was chairman of that committee when the sidewalk
work was contracted and it was agreed the city pay for this portion. Ald. Madden
moved the city pay €or the $30. Seconded by Ald. Ellis. Motion carried.
ater-Ald. Madden reported an electrician from Deutchler's has been working with
Reimenschneider on the panel and it will cost considerably less to repair. Ald. Mad-
den recommended hiring Mike Price for the street and water dept. Ald. Madden moved
to hire Mike Price as an employee of the street and water dept. at the salary of
$650.00 per month with all regular benefits. Seconded by Ald. Wolff. Motion carried.
Health & Sanitation-Ald. Ellis stated the inspections will be a tremendous job and
the entire committee will have to become involved. It was suggested the new owner of
the pizza place be contacted about the violation there. Ald. Ellis will follow up ox
this.
Police & Fire-Ald. Thanepohn stated the committee meeting will be rescheduled. Ap-
plications have been received for patrolman and an appointment will be made in the
near future.
Public Property & Buildings-Ald. Madden reported a meeting had been held with the
Police Committee Chairman on the remodeling of the police station and will follow ul
on getting someone to do the work. He also reported the maintenance building is up
and a gas line will cost approximately $1,300. Ald. Thanepohn moved to empower the
chairman of this committee to contract for completion of the maintenance building.
Seconded by Ald. Ellis. Roll call vote: Simmons-aye; Ellis-aye; Thanepohn-aye; Han-
back-aye; Wolff-aye; Madden-aye; motion carried unanimously. A new flag has been pui
on the front of city hall and the new truck has been delivered.
Building & Zoning-Ald. Madden reported he had not met with George Bell.
Finance & Audit-Ald. Thanepohn reported more money had been transferred to certifi-
cates of deposit-Bank of Yorkville $100,000.00 and Yorkville National Bank $94,000.(
A study is being made of the group insurance. With 10 employees, the city can form i
own group and pick up more benefits.
Ald. Madden suggested subscribing to American Water Works Association for the Supt.
of Water at a cost of $50 per year. Mayor Coleman approved this suggestion.
. Harker requested his permit to construct a sewer be signed when it comes thru. I
Madden explained the situation and moved the Mayor and City Clerk be allowed to sign
it if the others have signed it. Ald. Hanback seconded, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
JJB/njb J J. B , CITY CLERK