City Council Minutes 1973 10-11-73 FORN 601-49 ® U.S.A. OCTOBER 11, 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 OCTOBER 11, 1973 AT 8:00 PM,
Mayor Coleman called the meeting to order and asked the City Council and visitors tc
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. Mayor Coleman directed the clerk to read the
minutes of the last meeting. Ald. Ellis moved to accept the minutes. Mayor Coleman
asked the word discussion be added in Paragraph 3, Line 1 reading "discussion on
ordinance . . .. .". Seconded by Ald. Madden, motion carried. Mayor Coleman directed
the clerk to read the bills. Ald. Ellis questioned the Xerox bill. The Clerk stated
it was for basic use charge 9-1 to 11-30 and placement charge. Ald. Wolff moved to
accept the bills, seconded by Ald. Ellis and motion carried. Ald. Ellis noted the
bill from O'Herron Co. was just for the visibar motor as Chief Prickett did the insi
ling himself. (See attachment for bills for September, 1973).
Attorney's Report-Attorney Dickson reported the library building had been paid in ft
He has a court appearance tomorrow on the Kissel suit.
Treasurer's Report- Ald. Thanepohn noted out of the General Fund 2 certificates of
deposit were cashed in for paying off the library building. ' Pay off was $16,386.88
and out of the Motor Fuel Tax Fund $37,896.37 was paid out for road work. Ald. ElliE
moved to accept the treasurer's report. Seconded by Ald. Madden, motion carried..
Ald. Madden moved to accept the Police Report, Sewers, Streets and Alleys, Water,
and Building Inspector reports, seconded by Ald. Thanepohn, motion carried.
Plannirg Commision Report-At the special meeting held Oct. 9, 1973, the commission
recommended approval of Robert Loftus' preliminary plat, with the incorporation of
Clarage's suggestions to: 1. eliminate parking in the front setback area; 2. a&
turn-a-round "Tees" to allow cars to turn around when the parking area is full; 3.
reduce the number of curb-cuts onto Center Parkway to one, with that as near as
possible to the center of the block; and 4. apartments should be set back from the
drive far enough so that any eave overhang will not extend over the drive.
Mayor Coleman pointed out the second November Council meeting falls on Thanksgiving
day; therefore, the meeting will be held November 29th. It was reported James Price
as injured Tues., October 9th from a rock thrown from the mower and is hospitalized
at Copley Hospital.
Old Business-Robert Loftus presented the preliminary plat for a development with 68
apartments. Discussion. Ald. Thanepohn moved to accept the preliminary plat with the
attached changes. Seconded by Ald. Hanback. Roll call vote-Madden-aye; Wolff-aye;
anback-aye; Thanepohn-aye; Ellis-aye; Simmons-aye, motion passed unanimously.
No new business. Committee Reports -
Streets and Alleys-Ald. Ellis reported the matters of street sweeper, sidewalks and
curbing and checking the streets with the city engineer are still pending.
Water-Ald. Madden reported a new tapping machine would cost $578.33 less 2% if paid
by the 15th of the month and he moved the city purchase said machine. Seconded by
Ald. Wolff. Roll call vote-Madden-aye; Wolff-aye; Hanback-aye; Thanepohn-aye; Ellis-
ye; Simmons-aye. Motion passed unanimously. Ald. Madden was directed to bring back
to the council a close estimate of the cost of a new well.
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- OCTOBER 11, 1973
Health and Sanitation-Ald. Ellis reported Mr. Baker does only mowing of weeds for
he County so he asked Odin Christian to do it and then a bill will be sent to the
property owner. Ald. Ellis reported on a meeting of the committee held last Thurs.
in regard to fire hazards. He has contacted the Fire Chief and both the Fire Dept.
d the council will try to work together to have these hazards eliminated.
Police and Fire-Ald. Thanepohn reported on a committee meeting held last Thurs.
ere is a need for basic hand tools and a 5 lb. fire extinguisher for each squad
car. Ald. Thanepohn moved th"ommittee be empowered to buy these extinguishers and
and tools. Seconded by Ald. Ellis. Roll call vote-Simmons-aye; Ellis-aye; Thanepohn.
aye; Hanback-aye; Wolff-aye; Madden-aye, motion passed unanimously. The committee
recommended referring to the Public Property and Bldgs. Committee for research of
cost the matter of expanding the police quarters and suggests using the garage by
lowering the ceiling, paneling the galls, framing in a door and window and carpet-
ing the floor. Ald. Thanepohn requested permission to order "Search and Seizure"
12 copies for $5.00. Mayor Coleman pointed out committees have a $50 petty fund to
take care of small items such as this. Ald. Thanepohn reported the telephone com-
pany suggested adding another telephone line for the police at the cost of the city
while a study is being made by the telephone company. Ald. Thanepohn moved an addi-
tional police line be installed, seconded by Ald. Madden, motion carried. Ald.
Thanepohn stated the squad car situation and wages are being analized and also there
is a need for another patrolman. Patrolman Lewis will attend school starting Oct.
22, 1973• It was suggested Ald. Thanepohn have specifications for a new squad car
at the next meeting.
Trees and Parks Ald. Ellis reported one shuffle board court is painted, the equip-
ment is located at the Congregational Church and he has ordered one new set.
Future Planning-Ald. Simmons reported the city mail delivery petitions were success-
ful in getting 576 signatures out of a possible 725. These petitions were turned
over to the local postmaster who will send them on to Washington, D.C. for approval.
Public Property & Buildings-Ald. Madden stated he is measuring and sketching some
ideas for city hall and will soon have a committee meeting to discuss the remodeling
. Kot has been contacted but has not done anything on the library yet. Ald. Mad-
den had received a letter from the city of Wheeling recommending the Book Publ. Co.
Finance and Audit-Ald. Thanepohn reported a check in the amount of $4,707.00 had
been received from Revenue Sharing. The insurance policies are being consolidated
y= Country Companies at a savings of $1,239.00. The bond insurance will be left
until the end of its term. City officials salaries are set per meeting by ordinance
and the city attorney has been directed to draw up an ordinance covering a lapse in
ordinances that were to have been prepared. The books are being audited this week.
The Clerk reported advance reservations have been sent in for the upcoming seminar
for Rick Pfister and Jim Price. Mayor Coleman read an invitation from CoffmarP
ros. Trucking to their open house Oct. 19, 1973. Ald. Madden wished Jeff and
Kathy Ferren the best of luck as the new owners of the Kendall Co. Record. Mayor
Coleman will send a letter to the new owners on behalf of the city wishing them
success.
At 9:30 P.M. Ald. Hanback moved the meeting be adjourned and seconded by Ald. Simmor
Motion carried.
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1, GENERAL FOND lj r
Commonwealth Edison Co.- City Park $3.76, Police Sta. $9.91, Street Lighte$485.96 499.63 is
Northern Ill. Gas Co.- Park $9.17, Park $39.88, City Hall $3.23, Police Sta. $3.46 55.74
Illinois Bell Tel. Co.TPolice Sta. $24.68 24.68 .
Ralph E. Pfister - 2 Bldg. Insp. 10.00
Fred 0. Christian - 2 Blfg. Insp. 10.00 .
James E. Price - 2 Bldg. Insp. 10.00
Kendall County Record - Printing Revenue Sharing notices & "No ,Parking" Ordinance 69.60
Fox Valley Disposal Co. - Disposal Service $1,402.05 & Pick-up Service Dam Site $46.00 1,448.05 ' f
Clean Sweep, Inc. - Street Sweeping, Sept. 25.00
Archie Bieritz - Mowing Grass City Park & Ball park 70.00 11
Fredrickson's Office Supplies, Inc. - Inv.#36964, Bond paper%erox, City Clerk 18.85. t .
%eroxCorp. - Basic use charge & placement charge 85.50
Wayne S. Shimp - Sheriff's fee Dupage County Delivering notice 11.00 1
Benders - 3 parkas, Street Dept., Inv.#5223 84.50
Yorkville Hardware - Oper. Suppl. & Clothing, Street Dept. 94.54
Central Limestone - Rock, Street Dept. 96.60
Countryside Hardware - Oper. Suppl., Street dept. 18.20 `
Homer G. Dickson & Co. Inc. - light for truck, Street Deft. 12.55
Fred Wayne- Hauling Stone, Street dept. 14.35
Southtown Oil Co. - Track repairs, Street Dept. 22.20
E & H Utility Sales, Inc. -Inv.#1689, YIELD signs 15.75
Navy Brand Manf. Co. - Inv. #58824, Sewer Solvent, Face Shield, Pipe Cleaner,Paint 146.85
Rich's Union 76- Gas: Street Dept $48.45, Police Dept.$291.67 340.12
Badger Uniforms- Inv #70284, Emblems$7270, Inv.#70777,Randall $73.50 146.20
Byers Printing Co.-,Warning Tickets Inv.#1002 81.11
Ray O'Herron Co., Inc.- Inv.#18554, Visibar motor 16.60
Yorkville Hardware - Oper Suppl. 9.95
Buffalo Rock Shooter's Supply- Inv.#08190, 38SPL. shells 43.00
Salisbury Groc.- Oper. Supply $ 16.
Water Fund $3.497.16 '
Commonwealth Edison Co. - Water tower $12.03, Pumping $12.83, Pumping$403.94 428.80
Northern Ill. Gas Co. -Pump House$7.78, 7.78
Ill. Bell Tel Co.- Pump House 5.98
The National Boulevard Bank ofChicago- Deposit.Bond & Int. acct. 150.00
it - Deposit: Bond & Int. Res sect. 170.00
The Bank of Yorkville- Deposits Depr. & Contg. Acct. 150.00
Ralph E. Pfister- Postage 6.99
Badger Meter, Inc. - Inv.#487955 Meter parts 19.40
NB Products, Inc. - V Notch Weir, Inv. #3143 30.80
Markelz Office Products- Inv.28o86 &24941, Pendaflexer & Asse. 75.73
E & H Utility Sales, Inc. - Inv-1371, 1826, 1656, 98291,1284Water Conn. Supplies 237.14
Sidener, Inc. - Inv.#18617, Seal repair clamp 19.65
Share Corp. - Inv.#84162, Anti seize & paint 44.45 i
Producers Chemical Co.- Inv.#34389, Chlorine 44.00
Olson Lock Co. -
Inv. #10243, lock 57.72
Yorkville Hardware- Oper. Suppl. 2.01 e
' National Boulevard Bank of Chicago - Payment Water Revenue Bonds 260.00
Total $1,710. 5
Bond & Interest Acct.
: j National Boulevard Bank of Chicago- Payment of Water bonds $19295.00
Revenue Sharing Fund
K R & G Excavating - Remove building $ 625.00
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