COW Minutes 1999 11-09-99 CITY OF YORKVILLE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
NOVEMBER 9, 1999
MEMBERS PRESENT: Art Prochaska, Richard Sticka, Cindy Green, Lary Kot, Valerie Burd,
Rose Ann Spears, Mike Anderson, Robert Allen, Tom Sowinski,Tony Graff, Jim Nanninga, Dan
Kramer, J.T.Johnson.
Guests: Sue Swithin, Mike Englehardt, Richard Marker.
Employee Health Insurance-Mr. Englehardt collected quotes from various insurance carriers.
He felt that the best choice was to remain with Blue Cross Blue Shield. There would be an
increase of 11.37%, but is still less expensive to maintain. Blue Cross is adding a "formulary"
brand of drug to the prescription coverage. A reminder that referrals must be submitted and
accepted prior to care and coverage. There seems to be a couple of clinics having problems
getting referrals through in a timely manner. This item to be placed on the next Administration
Committee agenda. A notation was also made that the liability insurance expires December 1
and must be extended or a decision made on new coverage.
PC 99.04 Heartland Development-Changes have been made to the preliminary plat as
suggested. There is still some discussion with the areas set aside for parks. It was noted that
the actual parks will be maintained by the parks department, however all of the green area will
be maintained by a homeowners association. The trail will also be covered by the homeowners
association. There is also interest in some of the green areas that would allow residents to use
the green area for garden plots and flower beds. There was concern raised on the improvement
of McHugh St. iDOT has been reviewing this intersection and may be funding this project, but at
the current time that is an unknown factor. There was concern with regards to adequate capacity
to the sewer line. Atty. Kramer stated that verbiage could be added to protect the sewer capacity
for 12 years which should cover the build out time of the development. There was discussion on
the capacity of the detention area. The staff engineers will review this issue. This item to be
placed on the Economic Development Committee agenda.
Year 2000 meeting schedule-Some question was raised to see if the current meeting schedule
is acceptable to all in attendance. If anyone has other options or ideas to submit them.
The September Police to be placed on the November 18 council agenda.
Non-motorized vehicle parking ordinance-This ordinance would remove the parking of non-
motorized trailers from along the streets. This issue creates obstruction of vision lines. A date of
enactment needs to be put in place. A concern was raised with the parking of trailers in yards.
The suggestion was made to possibly add the verbiage of improved driveways or paved
driveways, and would this only affect residentially zoned property. This item to be placed on the
next COW meeting agenda.
Amendment to Air Rifle ordinance-This amendment would include paint ball guns, bb guns,
any gun containing a CO2 cartridge. It would also include all ages of individual. This ordinance
is more restrictive that the state statue, but can be upheld within the city limits. This ordinance
does not apply to secured and inaccessible guns. This item to be placed on the November 18
council agenda.
No parking on John St.-Discussion was held with regards to no parking along John St. John
St. has a lot of emergency vehicular traffic. The suggestion was made to verify with Sheriff
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Randall to see if parking could be prohibited on one side of John St.to maintain safety. Chief
Graff will check with Sheriff Randall and this item will be placed on the November 18 council
agenda.
Water System/Phase t Engineering-EEI is to perform the Phase I Engineering with the cost not
to exceed$35,636. The entire system will be evaluated and not just the Radium problem. This
item to be placed on the November 18 council agenda.
City Halt Computer System-There is a request made of$17,864.00 to get the system up and
running. This is strictly for equipment needed to get the system working. This will not allow for
YPD to be able to communicate with the Administrative area. A hold is currently be placed on
the integration system that would connect the two areas. Information needs to verified on the
purchase of the laptop. This Item to be placed on the November 18 council agenda.
2000-2001 Tax Levy-There are 5 different options that can be made. After much discussion
Option 1 was the consensus from 5 of the 6 alderman present. This item will need both viewing
from the public and a Public Hearing. This item to be placed on the November 18 council
agenda.
Additional Business:
J.T. stated that leaf plowing will be done on November 18 and 19.
There is grant money available that would enhance bikeway traits and pedestrian walkways. The
application needs to be filled out and sent by December 1. This will not obligate the city.
The issue was raised to have the Deputy Treasurer bonded. The annual cost would be$459
annually. This would allow bonding to$100,000. It was suggested to continue with this issue.
Respectfully submitted by Cindy Green