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City Council Minutes 1973 06-28-73 FORM 601-49®U.S.A. JUNE 2£3, 1973.. _ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE, ILLINOIS HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON JUNE 23, 1973 AT 8:001 Mayor Coleman called the meeting to order and asked the City Council and visitors to 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-absent Thanepohn Simmons Mayor Coleman introduced the visitors. Mayor Coleman directed the Clerk to read the minutes of the last meeting. Aldo Ellis moved to dispense with reading of the minutes as each alderman had a copy. Aldo Maddi asked for correction on Page 3, Paragraph 5, Line 3 should read "authority to get this work done and left to his discretion." Aldo Ellis asked for a correction on Page 2, Paragraph 69 Line 3 should read "to the committee to look into the possibilii of a 3-way stop at King Street or Church, one or the other." Aldo Madden seconded the motion to include said corrections. Aldo Wolff arrived 808 P.M. Attorney's Report-Mr. Dickson read the Resolution congratulating the Yorkville High School Band. He also read an ordinance changing the name of three streets in town- Franklin to Fox St., Bristol Rd. to McHugh Rd. and River to Hydraulic St. Aldo Thanepohn moved to adopt this ordinance. Seconded by Aldo Simmons. Roll call votes Madden-aye Hanback-aye Ellis-aye Wolff-aye Thanepohn-aye Simmons-aye Motion carried unanimously. (See ordinance for exact description.) Mr. Dickson reported the only way to close Freemont St. would be to vacate it and would need the cooperation of all land owners before it could be done. Aldo Madden moved to refer the matter to the Streets and Alley Committee and take it up with the Superintendent of Streets. Planning Commission Report: May 229 1973 Members drew lots to determine the duration of their tenure-Mr. Schneider, one year; Mr. Mahoney and Mr. Anderson, two years,0 Mr. Langland and Mr. Dollman, three years; and Mr. Feltz and Mr. Olsen, four years. All terms will expire on April 30 of the designated year. 5.01 Countryside Center Subdivision Developer Robert Loftus presented a preliminary plat for construction of 20 four unit apartment bldgs. �l.anning Consultant Clarage pointed out the plat neede topography and the space allowed between the bldgs. for parking was not sufficient. The petition was tabled for one month. Motion made and seconded to enforce an exist- ing city oridance which states that in order to receive action at the regular month- ly meeting of the Yorkville Plan Commission, developers must submit blueprints or exhibits for their developments, along with sufficient copies for commission members to the city office at least twenty days prior to the meeting. June 26, 1973 meeting resignations of Fred Schneider and George Walters were an- nounced. 6.01 Aegena Isle Estates tabled until next meeting because no exhibits or blueprints were submitted. 6.02 Countryside Center Subdivision Developer Robert Loftus presented a preliminary plat for 16 four unit apartment bldgso petitioning to resubdivide. Mr. Clarage's firm prepared these recommendations on the plats 1. Eleminating parking in the front yards, which is the setback area; 2s providing a fire lane connection to connect the two dead end driveways; and 3. the addition of turnaround teas. Mr. Madden potnted out five of the 16 lots did not conform to the 1963 ordinance stating that all lots must abut on a public street. Motion made and seconded recommending approval of the petition to resubdivide with Mr. Clarage's -z- FORM 601.49®U.S.Q. June 28 1973 recommendation to eliminate parking in the set back areas avid with a notation that lots 10911, 12, 15 and 16 do not conform to the city ordinance stating that lots must abut on a public street. Following a request from Mr. Loftus' attorney, Tony Bassak, motion was made and seconded to authorize the chairman of the commission to sign the final plat of Countryside Center Subdivision, if the Yorkville City Counci approves it. Ponderosa, John Bazan presented a final plat for this development, six lots on Van Emmon Rd. , within one and a half miles of the city limits. Motion made and seconded to recommend approval of the final plat if approved by the city counci Rev. Lawrence Rezash, Congregational Chuch, spoke on studies conducted by the Kenda Co. Senior Citizens Council to find solutions to the housing problems of senior citizens in the county. No action taken. Mr. Madden reported on the Developmental Control and Growth Policy seminar he attended. Mayor Coleman asked the council for their consideration on 6.02 Countryside Center Subdivision. Aldo Madden stated it did not conform to the 196£3 ordinance that lots must abut on a public street. Discussion with Attorney Bassak, Mr. Loftus' attorney on the Plan Commission's recommendations. Aldo Madden moved this particular plat be rejected. Seconded by Aldo Ellis. Motion carried. John Bazan's Ponderosa Subdivi- sion plat was submitted for approval. Discussion. Aldo Thanepohn moved to accept th Ponderosa plat. Seconded by Aldo Hanback. Motion carried. Mayor Coleman asked for a member of the council to read the Band Resolution at the Fourth Celebration as he would be out of town. Aldo Madden was appointed to present a copy of the resolution to the Band Director when the band performs before the fireworks display, which are to be held at Countryside Center. Mayor Coleman read a letter from Harry Crawford, postmaster, on the proposed city delivery. Only a 26% return from boxholders was received, which is not enough to warrant city delivery. He stated 75% is necessary, therefore, no city delivery will be established unless there is more indication on the city's part. Discussion on each ward distributing petitions in the hope of getting a 75% of the city popu- lation in favor of city delivery. Matter referred to Future Planning Committee. Mayor Coleman read a letter from EPA to Supt. Price in regard to the Roger Wolff apartments, now owned by Loren Miller, to the effect no sewer permit had been appli for and there are none available now. Matter being handled by Supt. Price. OLD BUSINESS: Aldo Thanepohn made changes in the appropriation request and will pre sent the corrected one at the next council meeting for acceptance. NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Coleman appointed Dennis Fauth to the Planning Commission. Aldo Thanepohn moved to accept this appointment. Seconded by Aldo Simmons. Motion carried.. The Mayor appointed James Morganegg to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mab&on by Aldo Simmons to accept this appointment. Seconded by Aldo Wolff. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Streets and Alleys: Aldo Ellis reported this committee recommends River Rd. from Route 47 to Church Street be one-waygaing west and a 3-way stop sign at the corner of Church and River Rd. This would slow the traffic going both directions. Also, the committee recommends the south side of River Rd. in the one-way section will allow parking. Discussion. Aldo Thanepohn moved to table this until the next meetir4 -3— FORM 601-49 Jun 8 197'i so residents could consider this recommendation. Seconded by Aldo Ellis. Motion car- ried* This committee will have an open meeting on July 11, 1973, at City Hall 7:30PM, Aldo Ellis reported he had called Mr. Chatham about the new sidewalks and was in- formed he would get to them in July. City limit and speed signs have been ordered and the cutting bar has been obtained. Mr. Millen requested this committee check into the possibility of No Parking signs on both sides of W. Hydraulic, No Outlet sign on W. Morgan and a street light at the west end of that street. Water Committee: Aldo Madden reported the replacement motor was installed and the old one sent away for repair. Health and Sanitation: Aldo Ellis reported he had looked into the water problem on Washington St, after a rain. Mr. DeGraffe presented an aerial photograph of Yorkville to the city and explained why this problem exists. He suggested. Mr. Kissel build a retention pond to catch the overflow in his proposed subdivision. The committee has no recommendation at this time and will hold an open meeting and discuss the situa- tion. Police and Fires Aldo Thanepohn reported a meeting will be held July 5, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. at City Hall. A new radar has been in use and will be evaluated at said meetine Trees and Parks: Aldo Hanback had checked with several blacktop firms on an approxi- mate cost of tennis courts. 108 x 1201 court would cost around $11,000 but bids would be issued. Mr. Garrison, Supt. of Schools, had not discussed the matter of a joint program with the School Board, therefore, he could not make any comment. Discussion. The committee was given general approval from the council and possibly will meet with the Bldg. Committee of the School Board. Sewers: Aldo Madden reported Rich Pfister had some money due him from attending school. Clerk Brant asked him to submit a bill and it will be paid. Public Property & Bldgs. : Aldo Wolff will get an estimate on the cost of updating City Hall, Lights, Telephone & Gas: Aldo Ellis informed the council if they see a street light out in town, call the city secretary and she will report it. Clerk Brant called to the council's attention, the public telephone was still in front of the old library building and the library is still receiving the commission from the telephone company. The matter was referred to the committee to check into it. Liquor Commissioners Mayor Coleman reported the restaurant liquor license of the Barley Fork is to be issued to Samuel Alidedes, new owner of the restaurant. The investigation has been completed and approved. Building and Zoning: Aldo Madden read a letter from Mr. Clarage on the draft prepared on the procedures for annexation agreements. He will finalize his recommendations and contact the Board as to the zoning review date. Library: Aldo Thanepohn presented a gas bill from the library for payment and they FORM 601-49 ® U.S.A. June 28- 1923 need $1,000 operating funds. Also would like the signs put up in front of the library for 15 min. parking. Supt. Price was instructed to take care of the signs. Aldo Thanepohn moved to transfer $19000 from the General Fund to the Library which will be paid back from their allocation. Seconded by Aldo Simmons. Motion carried. Mr. Simpson, attorney for Dale Kissel, asked for a continuation on Mr. Kissel's annexation hearing until the next meeting as the property south of Mr. Kissel's has been sold and is to be brought before the council. This could have a bearing on the hearing. Aldo Ellis moved to table the hearing until the next meeting. Seconded by Aldo Simmons. Motion carried. Ellis moved to adjourn at 11;00 P.M. Seconded. by Aldo Simmons. ;Motion carried. AMES J. YANT, CITY CLERK JJB/njb