City Council Minutes 1973 04-12-73 FORN 601-490 U.S.A. APRIL 12t 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 APRIL 12, 1973, AT
8s00 P.M.
Mayor Coleman called the meeting to order and asked the City Council and visitors
to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance to the fls.a. He then directed the clerk
to take the roll. Upon roll being taken, the following Aldermen were presents
ist Ward-Follmer 2nd Ward-Florence 3rd Ward-Ellis
Madden Thanepohn McHugh absent
Mayor Coleman introduced the visitors.
Mayor Coleman directed the clerk to read the minutes of the regular meeting. Alder-
man Madden moved to dispense with reading of the minutes as all had received copies
and to accept said minutes. Seconded by Alderman Follmer. Motion carried.
Mayor Coleman directed the clerk to read the bills. Alderman Florence moved to
dispense with reading of the bills since all have received copies and all bills
be paid if found to be correct. Seconded by Alderman Thanepohn. Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND
Commonwealth Edison Co.-street lighting $ 457.18
of " " -Police Dept. 1.77
" of " -City Park 4.72
Illinois Bell Tel. Co.-Treasurer 22.11
" " of "-Police Dept. 60.49
The Yorkville National Bank-Library Bldg. payment 121.80
Markelz Office Products-Office supple city sect's & Police 26.39
Aurora Typewriter Co., Inc.-3M paper, City Clerk 46.50
Fox Valley Disposal Co.-disposal service, Feb. & March 2,437.20
Clean Sweep, Inc.-street sweeping, March 25.00
Fred 0. Christian-bldg. insp. 50.00
Ralph E. Pfister-bldg. insp. 55.00
James E. Price-bldg. insp. 10.00
Kendall County Record-printing ord. & maps 193.77
Eldon Madden-Reg. fees, Governmental Affairs Conference 5.00
Co Richard Ellis-reg. fees 7 mileage, Governmental Affairs 20.70
Hayden's Sport Center-baseball backstop 240.00
R. J. Riemenschneider-mat'l & labor at City Hall & PD 430.91
Erlenborn's Office Supplies-office supple City Sect'y 29.39
Southtown Oil Co.-repair tire, truck 4.50
Aurora Blacktop Inc.-cold mix 144.00
Yorkville Hardware-oper. supple, Street Dept. 24.79
Central Limestone-rock, Street Dept. 259.87
Farmers' Elevator Co.-salt, lumber 69.79
Homer G. Dickson & Co. , Inc.-opere supple Street Dept. 3.67
E & H Utility Sales, Inc.-NO PARKING signs, Inv. 92911 &
93063 67.20
International Salt Co.-calt, Street Dept. Inv. 239887 &
243831 299.09
Fred Wayne-hauling salt 120.96
Checker Oil Co.-gas, Police Dept. $203.78 Street Dept. 57.14 260092
Fox Valley Shopping News-classified ad, Police car 6.00
Yorkville Hardware-oper. supple P.D. 24.38
Badger Uniforms-flags $39.47 Uniforms (Pricket 52.77,
Spera 52.77, Randall 28.76 173.77
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Bab'sService-oper. suppl. P.D. & snow tires P.D. $ 86.30
Detzler Pontiac-repair police car 156.77
Rich's Union-service police car, J. ,Feb.,March 90.30
Yorkville Printing & Graphic Services-printing P.D. 13.70
Richard A. Randall-sink & faucets, P.D. 15.00
Winfred W. Prickett-floor runner 24.00
The Beacon News-classified ad, Police car 9.35
Fox Valley Shopping News-Sunday Adv. , P.D. 6
,095.85
WATER CONSTRUCTION FUND
Goldsmith, Dyer, Thelin, Schiller & Dickson-legal fees $6,000.00
WATER FUND
Commonwealth Edison Co.-water tower $ 12.54
-pumping 3.57
Ill. Bell Tel. Co.-pump house 1.28
National Boulevard Bank of Chicago-Dep. Bond & Int. Acct. 150.00
"
is " -Dep. Bond & Int. Res. Acot. 170.00
The Bank of Yorkville-Dep. Depr. & Contg. Acct. 150.00
NB Products Inc.-V-notch Weir Inv. 2021 38.86
Ralph E. Pfister-tuition, mileage, wages, Water treatment
caurse 321.47,
James Es Price-postage 7.70
E & H Utility Sales, Inc.-tubing & puller, Inv. 93302 184.80
R-D Motor, Inc.-hauling junk meters 9.60
Badger Meter, Inc.-meters, Inv*460507, 459577 less credit
certificate
$1v578.66
Alderman Follmer moved to dispense with reading the Treasurer's Report as all had
received copies. Seconded by Alderman Florence. Motion carried. Mayor Coleman
stated another Revenue Sharing check in the amount of $3,829 had been received.
Streets and alleys, water and building inspector's reports by Supt. Price.
Attorney Bassak presented corrective deeds from the City of Yorkville to Laverne
Hanson on the property lines at the reservoir and asked for a resolution approving
the correcting deeds. Discussion. Alderman Ellis moved to approve the corrective
deeds. Seconded by Alderman Thanepohn. Roll call votes
1st Ward-Follmer-aye 2nd Ward-Florence-aye 3rd Ward-Ellis-aye
Madden-aye Thanepohn-aye
Motion carried unanimously.
Police Report by Chief Prickett.
Planning Commission Report read by Mayor Coleman. 3.02 Pre-annexation agreement,
Dale Kissel, Developer was not approved and forwarded to City Council. 3.03 Country
side Center Subdivision-petition of developer Robert Loftus to re-subdivide, tabled
until developer can define property lines, curb lines & setback lines. Mayor Cole-
man read minutes of the Public Hearing on the proposed zoning ordinances and
proposed zoning map of the City of Yorkville. Mr. Anderson, Planning Commission
chairman and Mayor Coleman set May 3, 1973 at 8s00 P.M. at City Hall for another
comprehensive hearing so all complaints can be heard. Mr. Groner questioned a con-
flict of interest of some members of the Planning Commission. Mayor Coleman ex-
plained appointing real estate men to the commission was a recommendation of the
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State of Illinois as they are more aware of conditions along these lines.
CORRESPONDENCE-Mayor Coleman read letters of resignation from City Attorney
Anthony Bassak and Mrs. Jesse Schobert, library board member. Alderman Ellis moved
to accept these resignations and extended the council's thanks to both parties
for all the hours they have put in. Seconded by Alderman Thanepohn. Motion carried.
American Red Cross expressed their appreciation for flying the Red Cross flag
furing the month of March.
National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation thanked the community for helping
make their 1972 campaign a success and asked for permission to hold their march
in 1973. Sept. has been proclained as Children's Lung Disease Month and Sept. 9th
thru 16th being Children's Lung Disease Week. Alderman Florence moved to allow this
march. Seconded by Alderman Follmer. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mayor Coleman directed the clerk to open the sealed bids received on the sale of
1971 Ford Custom squad car.
Roy Boyle, Rt. 3, Box 4190 W. Chicago $725.00
E. Richard Shope, Yorkville $485.00
Clyde Miller, 473 Jackson, Aurora $700.00
0. R. Gunnerson, Box 1369 Rt. 1, Newark $625.00
John W. Buren, R. 1, Newark $350.00
Discussion. Alderman Florence moved to accept the bid of Roy Boyle for $725.00 and
as an alternate accept the bid of Clyde Miller for $700.00. Upon receipt of amount
of bid, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute all papers necessary
for the sale 6f said car. Seconded by Alderman Thanepohn. Roll call vote:
1st Ward-Follmer-aye 2nd Ward-Florence-aye 3rd Ward-Ellis-aye
Madden-aye Thanepohn- -aye
Motion carried unanimously.
Conover Plat-Unit 7-Mayor Coleman had received a letter from Mr. Darryll R. Bauer,
Acting Supervisor, Division of Water Pollution Control, commenting on the conditior.
and provisions of Permit 1963-HB-189 issued to John Conover 'on May 139 1963-
Letter refers to Pollution Regulations of I11, Rule 922a placing a time limit of
2 yrs. on a permit and Rule 901 with reference to construction of additional san-
itary sewers that are designed and intended to serve more than one bldg. or are
designed and intended to serve one bldg* with more than 15 people, a construction
permit would be required. Discussion. Alderman Thanepohn moved to table this final
plat until the April 26th council meeting. Seconded by Alderman Madden. Motion
carried. Mayor Coleman turned the matter over to Ald. Madden to arrange a meeting
of the original engineer, sanitary district, council representative and interested
attorneys for the purpose of reaching some decision to be presented at the April
26th meeting.
Attorney Bassak presented an ordinance to adopt salary changes(see attachment).
Alderman Thanepohn moved to accept the ordinance as read. Seconded by Alderman
Ellis. Roll call vote:
1st Ward-Follmer-aye 2nd Ward-Florence-aye 3rd Ward-Ellis-aye
Madden-aye Thanepohn-aye
Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney Ba.ssak presented the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Hartford Accident
and Indemnity Company executed its Bond No. N-3783904 in the penalty of Three
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Thousand Dollars on behalf of Bessie B. Lough as City Collector effective April 29,
1972• WHEREAS, the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company was requested to cancel
this bond, effective February 1, 1973• WHEREAS, it is the desire of the United City
of the Village of Yorkville to terminate liability under and cancel said bond ex-
ecuted by the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company which cancellation is to be
effective as of the 1st day of February, 1973• NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that
the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company is relieved from all further liability
as to future acts as of the 1st day of February, 1973, on its Bond No. N-3783904
in the penalty of $3,000.00, effective April 29, 1973• Alderman Florence moved to
pass this resolution cancelling the City Collector's bond as of February 1, 1973•
Seconded by Alderman Thanepohn. Roll call votes
1st Ward-Follmer-aye 2nd Ward-Florence-aye 3rd Ward-Ellis
Madden-aye Thanepohn-aye
Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Coleman presented dedication of the alley east of Rt. 47 between Van Emmon
and Hydraulic Streets. Discussion. Alderman Thanepohn moved this be tabled until
the April 26th meeting and refer it to the Streets & Alleys Committee. Seconded
by Alderman Madden. Motion carried.
Mayor Coleman reminded the Council to file a statement of economic interest with
the County Clerk before April 30, 1973•
Alderman Thanepohn reported on the IMRF resolution for approval of prior service.
Per Mr. Rex Renner this will not affect rates and approval is necessary to certify
the prior service records and guarantee the employee credits involved for retire-
ment. Alderman Thanepohn moved to accept this resolution certifying prior service.
Seconded by Alderman Ellis. Roll call votes
18t Ward-Follmer-aye 2nd Ward-Florence-aye 3rd Ward-Ellis
Madden-aye Thanepohn-aye
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Dale Kissel and Attorney Edwin Simpson asked the Pre-annexation Agreement of Mr.
Kissel's be forwarded to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a public hearing. Attorney
Bassak stated he would contact Don Dirst, chairman, and set a time for a public
hearing.
Alderman Thanepohn reported the EPA does not require a permit to get the trees out
of the River.
NEW BUSINESS:
Clerk read a petition from Ed. Salisbury to rezone from residential to business
district uses property west of Rt. 47 between Washington St. & Franklin St. Mayor
Coleman read a petition of 45 signatures opposing this rezoning. Discussion. Ald-
erman Florence moved to refer this petition for rezoning to the Planning Commission.
Seconded by Alderman Thanepohn. Roll call votes
1st Ward-Follmer-aye 2nd Ward-Florence-aye 3rd Ward-Ellis-aye
Madden-aye Thanepohn-aye
lotion carried unanimously.
Mayor Coleman directed the clerk to open the sealed bids received for truck tires:
4 900x20 10 ply Firestone Super all traction tires & tubes
installed. List price is $169.05 each $528.00
Southtoxn Oil Co.
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4 900x20 10 ply Union Dual purpose $118.26 tire, tube
& tax mour#ted $476.04
Rich's Union 76
Alderman Thanepohn moved to accept the bid from Rich's Union 76 for $476.04. Secondec
by Alderman Florence. Roll call vote:
1st Ward-Follmer-aye 2nd Ward-Florence-aye 3rd Ward-Ellis-aye
Madden-aye Thanepohn-aye
Motion carried unanimously.
Roy Dean, representing Ter-Jac Construction Co. asked permission to close Kendall
Drive in Countryside Center for a carnival to be held May 9th thru the 20th as a
promotional attraction for the new shopping center, using R & J Amusements,
Discussion. Alderman Madden moved to allow the closing of stated section of street
for a carnival May 9-209 1973• Seconded by Alderman Florence. Aldermen Follmer,
Madden, Florence and Ellis voting aye, Thanepohn naye. Motion carried.
Mayor Coleman reported Mrs. Marjorie Himes had agreed to sell to the city a piece
of property 100 x 100 east of the water tower for $2,500. The city will have to
have a survey made of said area. Alderman Ellis moved to make arrangements to
purchase this property at said price. Seconded by Alderman Thanepohn. Roll call vote
1st Ward-Follmeraye2nd Ward-Florence-aye 3rd Ward-Ellis-aye
Madden-aye Thanepohn-aye
Motion carried. unanimously.
Mayor Coleman reminded everyone to get out and vote April 17th.
Alderman Madden attended ameeting of the Kendall Co. sewer and water association.
He recommends we get in on this organization right now and learn all we can about
it and become a part of the organization. Discussion. Mayor Coleman moved Alderman
Madden serve as a council representative to this county association. Seconded by
Alderman Thaneophn. Motion carried..
Mayor Coleman read letters from EPA granting permits with special conditions to
Countryside Center Subdivision, Log #1240-73, Permit #1973-HB-650; Apple Tree
Courts, Log #895-73, Permit #1973-HB-648; Fox Industrial Park, Log #894-73,
Permit #1973-HB-649"3 and a supplemental permit #1971-IA-1196-i, Log #896-73 to
Countryside Center Subdivision.
Mayor Coleman stated a draft of Reliance Insurance Co. in the amount of $25,000.00
had been received from Attorney Fred H. Dickson. Check should be placed in the
Water Construction Fund. City has requested a list of the bond -holders from
National Boulevard Bank for the 1959 water revenue bond issue.
Attorney Bassak stated he had received $780 from a law suit for the city.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Streets and Alleys-Alderman Madden reported the committee, city engineer and
superintendent of streets rode around last Sate and listed all the streets and
requirements needing work. Next month the estimates will be in and bids in by
June. Quentin Chatham's bid on sidewalks-front of library estimated at $300,
possibly more if the base underneath is gone$ Heustis Street hill by Pilmer Apts.
$345, without 4 or 5 blocks at driveway; front of James Brant residence $100,
which will be halved by owners. Alderman Madden moved when Mr. Chatham does the
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library sidewalk to do the other two. Seconded by Alderman Thanepohn. Roll call Vote
1st Ward-Follmer-aye 2nd Ward-Florence-aye 3rd Ward-Ellis-aye
Madden-aye Thanepohn-aye
Motion carried unanimously.
Roy Lage will get at curbs and gutters on Orange Street as soon as weather permits.
Police and Fire-Alderman Ellis questioned the bill for uniforms and flags for
$173.77 and referred to the personnel policy"all costs of such uniforms must be
approved by the city council in advance of their purchase". Discussion. Alderman
Ellis moved these bills not be paid until some clarification is made to the Police
Committee and presented at next council meeting. Alderman Thanepohn seconded.
Motion carried.
Trees & Parks-Follmer stated the backstop was delivered and more fencing would be
needed after the backstop is put up. He had ordered a steel door for the monument
in the park.
& Library
Future Plannin6 Alderman Ellis reported Jon Kot would be working on the Library
overhangs Alderman Ellis asked the Mayor to please consider another counctil
member to serve on the Library Board as their meetings conflict with another
meeting he has to attend.
Finance-Alderman Thanepohn asked all committees to get any capitol expenditures to
the clerk right awgy so he can make up the Clerk's Estimate.
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Alderman Ellis and Madden reported on a meeting they attended in Ka4ee held by the
Dept. of Local Governmental Affairs. Revenue sharing is being paid on a quarterly
basis for a 5-year program. Funds are to be used within a 24 month period or ask
for an extension and there is assistance available just for the asking.
Mayor Coleman stated a seminar will be held May 19 and 20 for newly elected city
officials in Arlington Park.
At 10,55 P.M. Alderman Follmer moved the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by
Alderman Madden-Motion carried.
JAMES J. B AN , CITY CLERK
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE Utah CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE,
KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, INCREASING THE SALARIES OF THE
MAYORS CITY CLERKS LIQUOR COMMISSIONER AND ALDE32N.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the United City of the VillaF3e of
Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois:
Section 1: That in accordance with the Illinois Municipal Code, the compensation
of the mosyor'sp8 sldermean of the United City of the Village of Yorkville, Kendall
County, Illinois, is hereby fixed at Twenty-five ($25.00) Dollars for each regular
City Council meeting attended.
Section 2: That the compensation of the City Clerk of the United City of the
Village of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois is hereby fixed at $1200.00 per year.
Section 3: That the compensation for the Liquor Commissioner of the United City
of the Village of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois is hereby fixed at $300.00 per
year.
Section 4: That -the provisions of this ordinance shall only apply 'to those
city officials elected on or after April 16, 1973 and no other salary or compensation
shall be allowed any alderman other than herein set forth.
Section 5: That this ordinance shall repeal all other ordinances or resolutions
of the United City of the IFillage of Yorkville heretofore passed and adopted that
conflict herewith.
Section 6: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage,
approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council this day of April, A.D., 1373•
Approved by me this day of April, A.D., 1973.
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