COW Minutes 1999 06-17-99 CITY OF YORKVILLE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
JUNE 179 1999
MEMBERS PRESENT: Art Prochaska, Burt Cailmer, Richard Sticks, Cindy Green, Larry Kot,
Dave Dockstader, Valerie Burd, Rose Ann Spears, Robert Allen,Tony Graff, Jim Nanninga, Dan
Kramer, J.T. Johnson,Joseph Wywrot.
Guests. See attached list.
CannonSall Hill-This item was tabled until July 1 C.O.W.
Yorkville Plano Boundary Agreement-A copy of the agreement map was distributed to all
aiderman for review. The map showed the different boundary lines in question. It also showed
that Silver Springs State Park would be used as a"buffer"area and would not fall into in either
city limit line. This Item is to be placed on the June 24 council agenda.
Ethics Ordinance-The ordinance states that the State's Attorney would be listed as the Ethics
Officer. This item to be placed on the June 24 council agenda.
EdmeierS YBSD Sanitary Sewer Agreement Plan-Phase I to progress at this time. $200,000
is to be paid up front at this time. The remainder of the$600,000 is geared more to Phase It. if
Phase 11 is not started in 2 years, any new permits,the Sanitary Dist would receive$1,800 of the
$2,000 fee. this would allow for the Sanitary Dist to continue with work and repairs. There was a
concern raised by Mr. Doetchman with the approved PUD on the property. Mr. Doetchman was
assured that the PLO could be used by anyone that purchased the property,or it could be
changed by request through council. Mr. Bell was concerned with the property in Phase I
because of its high density. The high density in Phase I was given in consideration of the Golf
Course that was scheduled for Phase It. He was concerned that now that Phase II was not being
utilized that the density in Phase I should be reviewed. There will be a Public Hearing held on
June 24 prior to the council meeting. This item shall be placed on the June 24 council agenda.
EDC tweeting time change-it was suggested that there be a better line of communication when
changing the times of the meetings. it was suggested that the time changes be announces at
the COW or Council meetings,so that everyone Is aware of the changes.
Request to Purchase New Squad-Joliet brought their new Ford Expedition to the COW
meeting, so that all alderman could view the vehicle, It was proposed from Chief Graff that this
be the vehicle that the city purchase. A new Critical Incident Management Vehicle is in the
current budget for purchase. However this vehicle, is priced higher than was proposed in the
budget. Funds for the difference of the proposed vehicle and the Ford Expedition are available
from parts of the budget not being utilized. Chief Graff assures the council that the full amount
of the vehicle are available. The consensus of the council was to go ahead with the purchase of
the vehicle if the funds are available in the budget. This item Is to be placed on the June 24
council agenda.
Massage Parlor Ordinance-There was some discussion on the passing of the Adult
entertainment ordinance that was passed over a year ago. . The context of the Massage Parlor
Ordinance gives guidelines and rules and regulations that would be followed. The ordinance
would also allow for penalty provisions for law abusers. This item is to tabled until the July 1
COW meeting.
Fox Hill/Park Board Land Transfer-A portion of the property is to be used as a park. The
property that was originally set aside for the park is adjoining to commercial property. There will
be other property that is not adjoining commercial property to be used as park set aside property.
This item will need to be sent for a Public Hearing.
Additional Business-
Mayor Prochaska had two appointments for the Plan Commission. Those appointed will be
Andrew Kabaila and Brian Schillinger.
A letter has been sent to the DNR with reference to the Dam in Yorkville. The letter suggested to
DNR that they continue with the plans to place the ladder steps on the down side of the Dam and
to discontinue with the research in taking out the Dam.
There will be a re-appointment to the city staff at the June 24 council meeting.
Art in the Park to be held in Town Square Park on August 8th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The next Aurora Tourism meeting will be held on June 24 and will conflict with the June City
Council meeting.
There is a concern with the SSES work that has been done. It was suggest that the City withhold
the payment due until the work is completed as it should be. The landscaping is not adequately
finished. It was suggested that a call be made to the people at Hamilton to let them know that
the work from the sub-contractors is not being finished properly.
Water at the ball parks is being looked at. The Public Works staff would like to wait until after
July 19 so that there Isn't a safety issue.
The Torch Run for the Special Olympics raised$9500.
Paul Dresden is currently working on widening Route 34 at Fox Hill.
Respectfully Submitted by Cindy Green
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CITY OF YORKVILLE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Date
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