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City Council Minutes 1973 04-26-73 FORM 601-494D U.S.A. APRIL 26 1973 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY METING OF THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE, ILLINOIS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON APRIL 269 19739 AT 8:00 P.M. City Clerk Brant called the meeting to order in the absence of Mayor Coleman and asked the Council to appoint a mayor pro tem. Alderman Thanepohn moved Alderman Madden act as Mayor pro tem in the absence of Mayor Coleman. Alderman Ellis seconder the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Madden asked all present to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. He then directed the clerk to take the roll. Upon roll being taken, the following Aldermen were presents 1st Ward-Follmer-absent 2nd Ward-Florence 3rd Ward-Ellis Madden Thanepohn McHugh-absent Mr. Madden asked each guest to introduce himself* Mrs Madden directed the clerk to read the minutes of the regular meeting. Alderman Florence moved to dispense with reading of the minutes as all had received copies and to accept said minutes. Seconded by Alderman Thanepohn. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESSs Conover Flat, Unit 7-Mr. Madden reported a meeting of the Sanitary District and their engineer, the developer and his engineer and attorney, the city engineer, superintendent of streets and several other interested parties had been held and he was assured by the attorneys present there was no reason why the city should not approve this plat. Discussion. Alderman Thanepohn moved to approve the Conover Plat, Unit 7. Seconded by Alderman Florence. Roll call votes Madden-aye Florence-aye Ellis-aye Thanepohn-aye Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Madden reminded all council and newly elected aldermen the deadline for filing their conflict of interest statements was April 30, 1973• Supt. Price reported the tires had been mounted on the truck. NEW BUSINESS: The votes of the election of April 17, 1973, were canvassed as follows: 1st Ward - Frank C Wolff 78 Edward S. Malinowski 65 2nd Ward - Danny Hanback 55 Harrison Reed 9 Fred Dollman 29 (write-in) 3rd Ward - Roger Simmons 61 James W. Morganegg 45 All aldermen voting aye to accept said canvass as correct. Mr. Madden read a letter of acknowledgment on Permit #13351 for the removal of the island and improving shoreline at Palmer Date. Mr. Madden read a letter from Checker Oil Co. informing the discontinuation of credit cards and thanking the city for their business. Mr. Madden directed the Clerk to read the bas bids receiveds -2- FORM 601-490 U.S.A. APRIL 26, d 973 • Rich's Union 76 l►�A G 17( Pump price per gal. less 80, which includes Fed. tax Pump price per gal. less 40, plus Fed. tax Discussion. Alderman Thanepohn moved to reject this bid on the basis of the pend- ing gas shortage and refer the matter to the Finance Committee. Seconded by Aldo Ellis. Motion carried. Mr. Gene Gordon, the city's new representative from Walter E. Deuchler Associates, presented the maintenance program for city streets for this year. This also in- cludes the alley between Van Emmon and Hydraulic. It was pointed out the city doesn't own this alley at the present time but Mr. Gordon assured the Council it could be deleted if the city did not acquire the alley. Total cost of job is $43,152.59 and asked for a resolution from MFT funds for $45,000.00= the additional amount allotted for any added work the city might want done or streets forgotten. Supt. Price stated the city is part owner of Fox Rd. since the annexation of Williamsport Subdivision. Discussion. Mr. Madden suggested the contractor do driveways when the street is done for homeowners if they so desire. The homeowner would have to contact the contractor and pay for the entire cost of the driveway. Alderman Ellis moved to pass the resolution of $45,000.00 from MFT funds for road maintenance. Alderman Thanepohn seconded. Roll call votes Madden-aye Florence-aye Ellis-aye Thanepohn-aye Motion carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTSs STREETS AND ALLEYSsSupt. Price stated the curbs had been put in on Orange St. Mr. Madden stated 2 more small sidewalk areas had been asked replaced by Martin Behrens and Fred Schneider. Approximately 80 square feet of sidewalk altogether and the owners will pay half the cost. Alderman Thanepohn moved these 2 sidewalk areas be done at the same time as the other sidewalk work. Seconded by Alderman Florence. Roll call votes Madden-aye Florence-aye Ellis-aye Thanepohn-aye Motion carried unanimously. Richard J. Groner stated he had written a letter to Mayor Coleman in regard to the surface water that runs down the hill onto his property at 117 W. Van Emmons Mr. Madden asked Supt. Price to look into the situation tomorrow and he will talk to him on Sate as to a solution to this problem. HEALTH AND SANITATIONs Alderman Florence asked if something couldn't be done about the garbage that is strewn around at the curb in front of Harrison Reed's property. Mr. Madden stated the police should enforce action if it is in violation of ordinani Fred Schneider brought to the attention of the Council that a dog is. being tied behind the Barley Fork and it is getting to be a bad situation. Mr. Madden said someone will look into its POLICE AND FIRES Alderman Florence asked for an executive session after this meet- ing to discuss the hiring of another patrolman with Chief Prickett present. Aldo Ellis questioned Chief Frickett on the purchase of uniforms stating they had not been authorized by the council. Chief Prickett stated the representative had come to measure the patrolmen for summer uniforms and he went ahead at that time and placed the order. Discussion. Alderman Ellis moved as a member of the Finance Committee the Badger Uniform bill is correct and ready for payment. Seconded by -3- FORM 601-490 U.S.A. APRIL 26l 1973 Alderman Thanepohn. Roll call vote: Madden-aye Florence-aye Ellis-aye Thanepohn-aye Motion carried unanimously. FUTURE PLANNING: Alderman Ellis questioned what procedure was correct if a building were to be put on the property just purchased from Mrs. Himes. Mr. Madden stated he should talk to Supt. Price and have the specifications drawn up. PUBLIC PROPERTY & BLDG: Alderman Ellis stated Jon Kot had not put the plywood on the library because of water in the overhang and feels the roof needs to be re- paired first. Discussion. The committee was asked to get 2 estimates and present them at the next meeting. BUILDING AND ZONING: Reminder that May 39, 1973 another comprehensive zoning hearing will be held at ti:00 P.M. at City Hall. FINANCE AND AUDIT: Clerk's estimate will be presented at the next meeting. Alderman Ellis suggested the newly elected aldermen sit in on the executive session Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. to go into executive session. JAMES J. BR ANT CITY CL K JJB/njb