Public Safety Minutes 1995 08-01-95 � s
CTTY OF YORKVILLE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMM TTEE
MEETING AUGUST 1, 1995 - 6:30pm
Minutes Prepared by Chief Tony Graff.
City Officials Present:
Jim Stafford, Jeff Baker, Kathy Jones, Jerry Lynch, Bob Johnson
Others Present:
Tony Graff
Meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Stafford at 6:40 pm.
1. The propsed revised liquor license fees were presented by Mayor Johnson for
discussion. The discussion involved justification for changing the fee structure
and a request for the police department to track dispatches/calls for services to
the liquor establishments. Therre was discussion in regards to number of
licneses available through our current ordinances. Mayor Johnson stated we
need to examine the ordinance and receive a legal opinion on how to structure
a new ordinance to address liquor licenses limitations.
Proposed Fee Structure after discussion:
RETAIL Current Proposed
A - Beer, Wine, Liquor, Package, & Entertainment $1500 $1800
Al - Beer, Wine, Liquor, & Entertainment $1600
A2 - Beer, Wine, Liquor, & Package $1300 $1500
A3 - Beer, Wine, Liquor $1100 $1200
A4 - Beer, Wine, Liquor, (Service Bar Only) $ 900 $1000
A5 - Beer, Wine, (Service Bar Only) $ 750 $ 800
PACKAGE
B - Beer, Wine, & Liquor (Carry Out Only) $1250 $1400
B1 - Beer, &Wine (Carry Out Only) $ 750 $ 800
C - Club Non-Profit, Private, Fraternal) $ 500 $ 500
G - Beer Garden/Patio Service (Available only to A or C License Holders
for an additional $250 Annually)
SE - Special Events ($ 50 fee per day not to exceed 5 days at Mayor's
Discretion
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The proposed fees and other reivisions will be discussed after Attorney Kramer
review which Chief Graff should receive by the next committee meeting.
2. Chief Graff requested to purchase a computer network and the committee
reviewed the 4 quotes received from the vendors. The committee
recommended to present the low quote to the Committee of the Whole
Meeting and requested to have the City Administrator present a report on the
current vendor Software Performance Specialists, Inc..
3. There was an update from the meeting in regards to Glen Palmer Dam. The
Dept. Of Natural Resources is reviewing our recommendations to improve
safety awareness around the dam area with better signage, if possible. Chief
Graff stated he would be contacting Ameritech in regards to the emergency
call box at the dam area..
4. Chief Graff presented the Annual and monthly CPAT reports. Mayor Johnson
noted the amount of investigations throughout the year seemed low and
expressed his concerns to maximize CPAT usage whenever possible.
5. Chief Graff gave an update on the part-time secretarial position and stated he
would be requesting the Mayor to appoint Judy Johnson to this position
effective August 21, 1995 at $ 8.00 per hour with the condition of a medical
release.
6. Chief Graff presented the Game Farm House expense report as of today the
expenses were $14,323.
7. The criminal activity ordinance was tabled permanently as recommended by
Chief Graff and Attorney Kramer. The legal question of local authority to
regulate beyond State law hasn't been clearly defined, until this question is
resolved this ordinance has been tabled.
8. Update on parking regulations at the Library and Beecher Center was
discussed by the committee. The committee had no problem with the Library
parking lot to be used by Library patrons only. The discussion on restricting
the Beecher Center parking involved the students using the lot to park their
cars during school hours. There was discussion on enforcement issues for the
police and the man hours involved. The recommendation was to work with
the school district on identifying the students vehicles. Chief Graff will discuss
the legality with Attorney Kramer.
9. The N/E Traffic Study was discussed and a target date of November 1st was
recommended to adopt the study and for implementation. Chief Graff will
meet with J.T. Johnson, Adm. Nanninga, and Attorney Kramer. An update will
be provided at the next meeting.
10. Update for RT 47 & Walnut intersection. Chief Graff and J. T. Johnson met
with IDOT and they requested a letter from Mayor Johnson to request a safety
study to be conducted, at this intersection.
11. Update for RT 47 & Hydrualic St. Railroad crossing signal. Chief Graff related
that IDOT will be contacting Mayor Johnson after they review their files and
contacting the ICC. Amy Reed is the IDOT contact person.
12. Chief Graff stated he his reviewing the School Liaison Officer Agreement and
will report his findings at the next meeting. The committee would like to see a
man hour analysis and costs.
13. There was a request by Kendall County to review the traffic patterns at the
current courthouse and Chief Graff stated J. T. Johnson and Adm. Nanniga
will be reviewing this request along with the police department. The
committee believes the review should encompass future usage when the
courthouse closes and the City moves into the building. Chief Graff will
provide an update at the next meeting.
14. Chief Graff presented a proposal in regards to the crossing guard daily fee.
Chief Graff proposed to increase the fee from $21 per day to $35 per day. the
reason is the increase hours because of the split shifts. The total line item
budget would be increase by $2,450. The hours per day increase from 1.65
hours to 2.75 hours. The money is available in the salary line item for police
officers. The committee recommend agreed with the proposal and
recommended the increase to be presented to the Committee of the Whole
meeting.
Other business:
Mayor Johnson received a request Mr. Steve Brandkamp for an entertainment license
for 313A Walter St for Saturday August 5th. The Mayor request Chief Graff to contact
Mr. Brandkamp to gather details to be presented at the Committee of the Whole
Meeting.
Next meeting scheduled for August 22, 1995, at 6:30pm at the City Conference room
3rd floor of the County Office Building 111 W. Fox St. Yorkville, IL.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55pm.
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Chief Anton L. Graf