City Council Minutes 1973 09-13-73 FORM 601-49 ® U.S.A. .SEPTEMBER 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 SEPTEMBER 13, 1973 AT 8:OOPN
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 do away with reading of the minutes
and accept them. Ald. Wolff seconded and motion carried. Mayor Coleman directed
theClerk to read the bills. Ald. Wolff moved to dispense with reading of the bills.
Seconded by Ald. Hanback. Ald. Ellis asked for a clarification on Xerox developer
and 3M paper. He was informed the city still has a 3M machine at the P.D. plus the
Xerox at the Clerk's office.
Attorney's Report: Attorney Dickson read an ordinance prohibiting parking between
3:00 P.M. and :00 P.M. Monday through Friday upon the North Side of Center 3t..
between Church and King Streets and upon the West Side of Church Street between
Somonauk and Center Streets, other than a school bus. Ald. Ellis moved to 'aecept
this ordinance. Seconded by Ald. Wolff. Roll call vote: Madden-aye; Wolff-aye;
Hanbaek-aye; Thanepohn-aye; Ellis-aye; Simmons-aye. Motion passed unanimously.
Attorney Dickson presented a resolution on necessary signatures for National Blvd.
Bank account, being Robert J. Coleman, Mayor; James J. Brant, City Clerk; Marilyn
G. Merkel, Treasurer; LeRoy E. Thanepohn, Finance Commissioner and that any three
of the foregoing signatures are required. Ald. Madden moved tosdopt said resolution
Seconded by Ald. Simmons. Roll call vote: Simmons-aye; Ellis-aye; Thanepohn-aye;
Hanbaek-aye; Wolff-aye; Madden-aye. Motion passed unanimously* Mr. Dickson stated
5 of the "59 water bond issue has been retired since the last meeting and he will
check on #31 thru 36 with Bill Sanders as to whether or not they have been retired.
Reported the Kissel suit is scheduled in court tomorrow morning and he has had con-
versation faith Mr. Kissel's attorney and hopefully the matter can be settled. Mr.
Dickson is waiting for a copy of the contract from the National Bank of Yorkville
on the library building and it can be paid off any time before Jan. 1 for tax
exemption next year.
Treasurer's Report: Ald. Madden moved the report be accepted. Seconded by Ald.
Wolff. Motion carried.
Police Report: Ald. Madden moved to accept all the reports of the Police Dept.,
Sewers, Streets and Alleys, Water, Building Inspector. Seconded by Ald. Wolff.
Special Note: Ald. Thanepohn pointed out a large increase in the number of tickets
issued-100 traffic tickets against 28 a year ago; 130 cases reported to the state
crime commission as to 60 a year ago.
Planning Commission report read by Clerk Brant. 8.01 Aegean Isle Estates-recommend
approval of the final plat with a suggestion-to the Council that they consider in
their overall plans, a frontage road along Rt. 34 for the remaining property there.
8.02 Fox Industrial Park-recommend approval of the final plat for Block 1 of Unit 2
8.03 John Patterson-recommend approval of the petition to resubdivide a lot on W.
Center St. into two lots. Mr. Clarage outlined three steps to complete a Com-
prehensive Zoning Plan. 1. take about 2 months at a cost of about $1,500 and would
be the completion of the Zoning Ordinance. 2. drawing up a completed Comprehensive
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Plan, would cost about 9$1,500 and take approx. 4 months. 3. take about 6 months
and cost $2,500 for the printing of the Comprehensive Plan/ Mr. Clarage pointed
out that without a Comprehensive Plan, a municipality has no authority -over land
outside, but within one and a half miles of the city limits. He also said the city
can request financial help from the state for up to 50% of this cost. Recommende d
to the city Council that they make every effort to complete a Comprehensive Plan
and if possible to finance the project. Mr. Clarage showed a slide presentation
on "Municipal Planning".
Ald. Madden recommends contracting for the Phase One immediately but he understood
it to be on the Comprehensive Plan instead of the Zoning Ordinance as stated in
the report. Ald. Madden moved we contract immediately for Phase One on the Com-
prehensive Plan, taking about 2 months. Seconded by Ald. Thanepohn. Ald. Ellis
questioned the exact cost. Mr. Clarage was to check with the state. Roll call vote
Madden-aye; Wolff-aye;Hanback-aye; Thanepohn-aye; Ellis-aye; Simmons-aye. Motion
passed unanimously.
Mayor Coleman asked the City Attorney to draw an ordinance for speed limit signs o:
45 to 50 M.P.H. rather than 30 at the city limits on Fox Street. Discussion. The
Streets and Alleys Committee witt make a study of this.
Old Business: Aegean Isle final plat was presented by Mr. Morrow. Ald. Wolff moved
to approve this plat since the Planning Commission recommended approval. Hanback
seconded. Ald. Thanepohn stated in the future the Co. Planning Commission should bi
made aware of the need of a frontage road along Rt. 34. Roll call vote: Thanepohn-
aye; Hanback-aye; Wolff-aye; Madden-aye; Simmons-aye; Ellis-aye. Motion passed
unanimously.
Truck Bids-Ald. Ellis moved the bid from Coffman Brothers Truck Center be accepted
based on the recommendation of Ald. Wolff and think it is what we want. Hanback
seconded. Roll Call Vote: Madden-aye; Wolff-aye; Hanback-aye; Thanepohn-aye;
Ellis-aye; Simmons-aye Motion passed unanimously. Ald. Hanb4 moved to accept the
Dierzen bid for options to be put on the truck. Seconded by Ald. Simmons. Roll cal:
vote: Simmons-aye; Hanback-aye; Thanepohn-aye; Ellis-aye; Wolff-aye; Madden-aye.
Motion passed unanimously. Ald. Thanepohn moved the truck and options be paid from
the General Fund. Hanback seconded. Roll call vote: Madden-aye; Wolff-aye; Hanback
ayei Thanepohn-aye; Ellis-aye; Simmons-aye. Motion passed unanimously. Ald. Ellis
questioned who takes care of this. Mayor Coleman stated it has been the policy for
the chairman of said committee to follow up.
New Business: John Patterson petition read by Mayor for resubdividing a residents,
lot on West Center Street into two lots. Ald. Madden moved to approve this petitiol
Thanepohn seconded. Motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Streets and Alleys; Ald. Ellis stAd no meeting had been held with Air. Gordon, ci,
engineer, as he is on vacation. Committee is looking into a new chipper since some
safety factors were needed on the used one. Ald. Ellis asked the Mayor and Clerk
to sign the order for the maintenance building and the total cost will be $15,330
with the needed spanning. Ald. Ellis moved to have the building red and white.
Seconded by Ald. Wolff. Motion carried. Committee asked for approval from the
Council to purchase winter coats for the maintenance department at the cost of
$30 each. Ald. Wolff moved to buy said winter coats. Seconded .by Ald. Hanback.
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o ion carried. Ald. Ellis presented orms to be filled out and signed by Clerk
Brant on the street work. After studying said forms the council asked Ald. Ellis to
contact Mr. Gordon and have him give an explanation at the next meeting.
Water: Ald. Madden presented the bill for the well repairs in the amount of $15,942.
which is largely labor charges. Mayor Coleman stated if there was another well we
would not have had this expense and first priority is a new well. Ald. Wolff moved
to pay this bill. Seconded by Ald. Thanepohn. Roll call vote: Madden-aye; Wolff-aye
Hanback-aye; Thanepohn-aye; Ellis-aye; Simmons-aye. Motion passed unanimously.
Health & Sanitation: Ald. Ellis reported he had written letters to the three lot
owners about the weeds and one had been cut, arrangements have been made to out
another and nothing on the third. Ald. Ellis was instructed to contact Alfred Baker,
weed control agant, for assistance in getting the weeds cut. Committee will meet to
discuss fire inspections, etc.
Police and Fire: Ald. Thanepohn presented a bid from Aurora Sign Co. , Oswego, for
a 3 x 4 sign for Yorkville Police Department $350.00. Pole, dig hole and set it
$185.00 total $535.00. 4 x 5 sign $500.00 but has it on hand and will sell it for
$450.00, plus $185.00 for pole and s®tting it. $635.00. Discussion. Ald. Wolff move(
to buy the 3 x 4 sign and have it installed for a total of $535.00. Seconded by
Ald. Ellis. Roll call vote: Simmons-aye; Ellis-aye; Thanepohn-ape; Hanback-aye;
Wolff-aye; Madden-nay. Motion carried. Committee is considering a 660 Xerox for
the Police Dept. building. Approximately 200 copies are run a month and the City
Secretary is keeping an actual count this month. Discussion. The storm door has
been ordered. Asked everyone to please use telephone number 553-7809 instead of
tying up the P. D. phone when calling the city secretary. Ald. Thanepohn will con-
tact Mr. Larry Forrester, I.B.T.Co. , on the possibility of changing the city hall
number, which is the same as the P.D. Discussed at the last police committee meet-
ing of going into a 4-channel communication system so street and water departments
can use it also. Cost would be approximately $3,000.00. Ald. Thanepohn moved to
purchase patches for the dept.and additional uniforms for Patrolmen Lewis, Randall
and Jerebee. Wolff seconded. Motion carried. Ald. Thanepohn moved the uniform sec-
tion of the personnel policies be changed to read "be approved by the committee witx
a limit of $500.001. Seconded by Ald. Wolff. Motion carried. Committee recommends
purchasing a new Twin Sonic Visa Bar since the old one is worn out and there is ap-
proximately a 60 day waiting period on orders. Cost is about $400.00 less trade-in.
Ald. Wolff moved to purchase said visa bar. Seconded by Ald. Ellis. Motion carried.
Committee recommends a wage of $700.00 for patrolmen after 6 months service effect-
ive October lat. Ald. Thanepohn moved to accept this recommendation. Seconded by
Ald. Ellis. Discussion. Roll call vote: Madden-aye; Wolff-aye; Hanback-aye;
Thaneophn-ape; Ellis-aye; Simmons-aye. Motion passes unanimously. The committee
is considering the necessity for one more patrolman so the dept. is prepared for
the growth that is coming.
Trees and Parks: Ald. Ellis reported on the meeting with school officials on the
tennis courts. School would allow the use of the parking lot at the high school and
the city would put up fencing, lights and maintain the light meter. The committee
feels it is not worth while at this time especially when the school is not very
eager and the committee will continue to look for a suitable place for the courts.
Ald. Ellis asked where the shuffle board equipment is as the senior citizens would
like to use it. The maintenance dept. will paint the courts. Ald. Madden moved the
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the committee be authorized to purchase equipment if the old cannot be found and
also to get 2 park benches for the area. Seconded by Ald. Wolff. Motion carried.
Sewers: Ald. Madden reported Countryside Center is about all taken care of. There
is a problem on the northeast section of town but there is no money available at
this time to have the work done.
Future Planning: Ald. Simmons stated the mail delivery canvas is under way and is
getting good results. Has a total of 15 out working on it.
Public Property & Bldgs: Ald. Madden reported he has contacted Mr. Kot on the
library overhang. Ald. Wolff stated he had talked to Lavern Weber on paneling,
lowering the ceiling and carpeting the city hall. His cost would be between $2,000
and $2,500 but he did not want to draw it up unless it would be put out for bids
then he would submit a bid at that time. Discussion. Clerk was directed to look up
in the minutes a previous motion in regard to this and report later in meeting.
Building and Zoning: Ald. Madden reported that since the sewers are being taken
care of in Countryside Center the building inspector could allow some permits now.
Stated at the Planning Commission meeting the 25th of this month, the Planning
Consultant will have some more revised sections to the proposed zoning ordinance.
He feels there is still a commitment from Wm. Lawrence to furnish 50 copies of the
book and a real up-to-date zoning map. Also this planning consultant we now have is
very good and we are spending our money well. Mayor Coleman had a conversation
with the EPA surveillance official and the city is the responsible party in sewer
hook-ups. Several bldgs. are using the sewer in Countryside and there has been no
E.P.A. permits issued. Mayor feels we need some control over these situations.
Discussion. Ald. Madden moved the attorney draw up an amendment to the building
code requiring an approved E.P.A. permit before issuing a building permit. Ald.
Wolff seconded. Motion carried.
Finance: Ald. Thanepohn reported the insurance review will be completed before Oct.
One is in and two are in the works. Will wait on the transferring of the certificate
of deposits into treasury notes since we have some large expenditures at this time.
Library: Ald. Madden checked the heating system and it is o.k. but feels we should
enter into a contract with Schneider's to service the system several times a year.
Ald. Madden will make an explanation of the tax levy at the next meeting.
Clerk Brant referred to the minutes of July 13, 1972 on the renovation of city hall
"Ald. Thanepohn moved the Public Buildings and Property committee contact an
architect and form specifications that incorporate electrical work, furnace, drop
ceiling, carpeting and paneling so bids can be submitted for these improvements."
Motion carried.
Ald. Madden moved the meeting be adjourned at 10:45 P.M. Seconded by Ald. Simmons:;
motion carried.
JJB/njb /_7S J. B*NT, CITY CLERK
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GENERAL FOND
Commonwealth Edison Co.-Park 5.00, P.D. 9.151 Street Lighting 480.64 $494.79
Illinois Bell Tel. Co.-Police Chief 1.13, P.D. 25.77 26.90
Library The National Bank of Yorkville-
ary B1 dg. payment 121.80
Fred 0. Christian- Bldg. Insp. 5 '
1 .00
James E. Price- Bldg. Inap.
Ralph E. Pfister- Bldg. Ins 15.00 ; {
d8 P• 25.00
`pl Fred 0. Christian- Truck parts paid in cash .2.10
Aurora Beacon News- Classified Ads(2) Inv. 55101,4.74, Inv- 55102,3.95 8.69 `
C.O. Nelson- Disposal 5.00
The Yorkville Public Library-Air Conditioner repair 42.25 �.
Glossop Roofing & Siding, Inc.- Library Bldg. Roof repair 306.86
John N. Schneider- Library air conditioner repair 16.90
Paint, Street Dept. 10.80 ��'
Xerox Co.- Developer, City Clerk 13.30
y` Durbin Office Machines- 3M paper, Cit y Sect'y. 34.50
p 57 i
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F
Co.-ll
, & W
Carlson's Paint, Glass, Frame aerial vew ma 74
r..4.'h •
Markelz Office Products- Office supplies, City Sect'y. 32.10
Fox Valley Disposal Co.- Disposal service July & Aug. 2,804.10
Fox Valley Disposal Service- Disposal service at Palmer dam July & Aug. 92.00
Archie Bieritz- Grass mows ballpark & city mowing, P y Park 105.00
Clean Sweep, Inc.- Street sweeping, Aug 25.00
' Kendall Count Record- Printing ! `
County ng ordinances & truck bide 133.20
Farmers' Elevator Co.- culverts 83.43
Fred Wayne- Hauling rock 37.37
Blocker Bros., Inc.- Closed circuit tv insp. sewer line
275.00
Central Limestone Co.- rock, street dept. 104.22
Hopkins Road Equipment Co.- Truck repair(37.99, 272.81, 339.89) 650.69 t'
Rich's Union 76- Gas, street dept. 76.28
Gas, Police dept.
357-57
r Bob's Service- PD. .90
Yorkville Hardware- Oper. Suppl., P.D. .39
Ray O'Herron Co., Inc.- Repair radar, Inv.#19208 35-93 '
' Badger Uniforms- uniforms(Lewis) Inv. #69113 84.84
Standard Motor Sales - Repair squad car 19.73
Water Dept. TOTAL 6,114.38 r
y Commonwealth Edison Co.- Water tower 12.82, Pumping 15.31, Pumping 4119.31 447.44
Ill. Bell ::Tel. Co.- Pump house 3.09 ,
Ralph E. Pfister- Postage .70
National Boulevard Bank of Chicago- Bond & Int. Acet. 15 11.00 a y
Bond & Int. Res. Acct. 170.00
The Bank of Yorkville- Depr. & Coutg. Acet. 150.00
Water Products Co.- Inv. 5103 24.46 ;
Westinghouse Electric Co.-Adapter plates for pump, Inv. 471021 96•$ ? r'
43; Del Chemical Corp.- DPO, Inv. 244230 75.60 y '
Yorkville Hardware- Oper. Suppl. 13-32
Share Corp.-Inv. 080388 3 3
152.10
Badger Meter, Inc.- Meters, Inv.484809 491.28
r E & H Utility Sales, Inc.-Sleeves, Clamp, Locator, inv.98577,98578,97801 542.96 '
TOTAL 2,2,3 .80
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