COW Minutes 1999 08-19-99 CITY OF YORKVILLE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AUGUST 19, 1999
MEMBERS PRESENT: Art Prochaska, Burt Callmer, Richard Sticka,Cindy Green, Larry Kot,
Dave Dockstader, Mike Anderson,Tom Sowinski,Tony Graff,Jim Nanninga, Dan Kramer, J.T.
Johnson,Joseph Wywrot, Sue Swithin.
Guests Present: George Glass, Ralph Phsster, Phillippe Moreau, Kathy Farren.
Telecommunication Tower Moratorium-George Glass made a presentation to the council
requesting a moratorium on the building of towers in Yorkville. He would like to see a
moratorium passed for the next 3 to 6 months. He would like to see a survey of city and
municipal property done to determine where the best locations are for the construction of any
kind of tower. He would like the information gathered placed into a packet so that anyone
Interested in building a tower would be getting comparable information so that they can build
their tourer in the best location. This would also allow for the same information to be distributed
to all persons interestedd in building a tower. The consortium would also like to go to both Kendall
and Kane Counties so that the same requirements are followed there as within the city limits.
The City has been working on a tower ordinance since 1996 and still do not have one completed.
The consortium would like to help get this completed. Engineers would actually look at the
property in question to determine if the property is suitable for a tower. The ordinance the City
has been working on is essentially good, but just has not been completed, and had some very
important issues included in it. There will be a structured fee schedule listed. All towers would
have to be in compliance with all FAA regulations and requirements of the ordinance. This issue
would have to be taken to Public Meeting.
City Employee Health Insurance Plan was discussed at the Council meeting.
YBSD Facility Ptan-Ralph Pfister from the YBSD and Phillippe Moreau from Deuchler were in
attendance to give an overview to the council members information with regards to the YBSD
Facility Plans and information on why the Facility Plan Documents must be done. The Facility
Plan Documents would show why a new facility is needed and who it would serve. It would allow
for the increase In population and how the additional growth would be served. it would also take
into consideration any property that could be annexed in the future. This Plan would allow for
the Illinois EPA to see the cost effect analysis and why the new facility is needed. It does include
both developed and undeveloped property. the current YBSD facility is currently at maximum
treatment capacity.
Greenbriar SSA-The created SSA would set up a levy to cover the cost of maintenance of the
pond and park. With the property value increase at 3%, it was figures that with the current area
build up,the cost would be set at$94 per homeowner. As the building increases,the cost would
be reduced to approximately$54 per homeowner. There was some concern with the sizable
cost to the homeowners. It was suggested that information be verified with the attorney to be
sure that mowing maintenance fees can be included in the SSA.
The June and July Water Reports to be submitted to council on August 26 for approval.
Landscape Ordinance-This item is to be placed on the next EDC agenda for review. There
was also a suggestion made for Pubic Works to look at the placing of trees and landscaping in
the parkways.
Fee to request to Vacate Applications-The fee would be created for property that is set aside
as a right of way. The fee to vacate property would be set at$85. This item needs a resolution
sent to council on August 26 for approval.
City Flag-There was a design chosen in 1992. it was suggested that Holly Willson be attend a
meeting for a formal presentation. This will be placed on the next COW agenda.
The June and July Building Reports to be submitted to council on August 26 for
approval.
Utility Tractor/Sid-Hogan Walker presented the lowest bid for a utility tractor at$17,435. This
item is to be placed on the August 26 council agenda.
Paving PW Lot/Old-There was a bid submitted for the paving of the back lot at$21,400. with
the front lot to be re-coated also the bid total was$25,357.50. This item to be placed on the
August 26 council agenda.
1989 Sidewalk Repair Program/Old-The bid from Bicksler Excavating in Newark came in the
lowest. Discussion was held about placing sidewalk on Mill St.from Circle Center School to Van
Emmon. The project would be 60°%o/40%, city/resident. This item to be placed on the August 26
council agenda.
PW Bobcat Trade-in-The cost would be$2,100. Atty. Kramer would like to review the entire
contract to look at terms and conditions of the contract. Atty.Kramer will review this item and it
will be presented to the council on August 26.
Public Meeting-There will be a public meeting held on October 6, 1999 at 7:00 PM. The topics
for discussion will be with regards to Cable TV Options and Refuse Contract Options. This
meeting will be held so that concerns and questions from the citizens can be addressed.
Temporary Police Facllities/Lease Agreement-The contract did not get sent to the Atty. and
will have to be reviewed. Chief Graff did state that the Dhone lines could be installed within 5
days and that it would take minimal work to allow the building to be used by the Yorkville Police
Department. if the lease agreement is simple and Atty. Kramer determines the agreement
appropriate,this item will be placed on the August 26 council agenda.
Additional Business:
The color scheme for the new City Hall has been determined to be 04C.
A big thanks to Public Works on preparing the Prairie Park sidewalks to be handicap accessible.
Respectfully submitted by Cindy Green