COW Minutes 1999 01-21-99 CITY OF YORKVILLE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
JANUARY 21, 1999
MEMBERS PRESENT: Art Prochaska, Bob Johnson, Richard Sticka, Cindy Green, Valerie
Burd, Rose Ann Spears, Mike Anderson, Richard Scheffrahn, Dean Kleronamos,Tom Sowinski,
Tony Graff, Jim Naninga,J.T. Johnson, Joseph Wywrot.
Guests: See attached list.
Rush Copley Update-Lisa Brady gave a talk about a contract that is in place with Dr. Hatcher,
The Rush-Copley doctors will be scheduled on a full time basis in the Yorkville office. There will
be some remodeling done also to the building. There will be a Fox Valley Cardiology office set
up and to be maintained also on a full time basis. Rush Copley would also like to get a curb cut
to allow access from Route 34. Rush Copley is also expanding their OB Gyn and Midwife
program and will be extending hours to 5 days a week. Chief Graff will also contact IDOT with
regards to the curb cut.
William Leonard, a concerned citizen of Yorkville, spoke with regards to the DNR banning
hunting along the Fox River in Oswego and Montgomery. He is concerned that more people will
move further into the Yorkville area. He would like the City to look into drafting some type of
document that would prevent people from hunting too close to their homes. He has had
incidents before with people shooting his home and feels that this will only create more
problems. Chief Graff will contact the DNR to see if something can be done. He will report back
at the next COW meeting. Chief will also see what was required for the bans in the Oswego and
Montgomery areas. There is also some concern with the Blackberry North residents in regards
to the same issue.
SSES Project-The second payment$238,985 is due. Work is progressing very well. This item is
to be placed on the 1-28 council agenda.
Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission-Mayor Johnson announced that Ralph Pfiester
has requested to resign the Plan Commission, and have nominated Jeff Baker as his
replacement. Ralph Pfiester is being nominated to the Zoning Board of Appeals. This will be
placed on the 1-28 agenda.
Fox Highlands-The letters of credit have been reviewed, but not approved. This item to be
continued to the next COW meeting on 2-4.
November and December Water Reports to be placed on the 1-28 council agenda. There was
some question as to the recent water main breaks on Cotton and on Main and concern about the
water line having a serious problem.
City Employee Ins program-The life insurance policy was kept with NYLife. Mike is looking at
combining the plans at a discount in costs. The combination of the plans would save$2,000
annually. This item to be placed on the 1-28 council agenda.
PC 98-20-The draft dated 1/15/99 distributed to the council members has been approved by Mr.
Sheridan and is being reviewed by Atty. Kramer. If this is approved by Atty. Kramer,this may be
placed on the 1-28 council agenda. There was a request for clarification of fees pay back and
with tax reduction.
Greenbriar Pond-The Parks Board has agreed to accept the pond with some additional funding
placed into an SSA. A quote is needed as to the maintenance costs and those monies would be
placed into the SSA.
Blackberry North Transition Fees-This is a request for a reduction of the School Transition Fees.
This is something that will have to be reviewed. There is not a policy with regards to the fee
reduction and the waiving of these fees. This item to be placed on the EDC agenda.
Alan Norton reduction of fees-Land Cash ordinance fees to be paid in thirds. There are 26 units
and no improvements to be set aside to parks. Mr. Norton has requested that the fees be paid
by permit. This item to be placed on the 1-28 council agenda.
New Municipal Building-There is a need to respond to the changed bid on the Municipal building.
The lowest bid contractor has made changes to the construction of the building. The question
raised is whether it is OK to accept the bid as is or if the architect must revise the drawings for all
contractor to rebid the job. This item is to be placed on the 1-28 council agenda. There are
architects that will be reviewing the courthouse on Wednesday and Thursday and are to
determine if the Courthouse can be repaired and at what cost.
Additional Business:
Pat Kanally was present at the COW with regards to the Remline annexation. At the Plan
Commission meeting they were looking at annexation of both pieces of property. Remline is
looking at the Plant only piece of property. There was a question raised with regards to
environmental liability to the City. There is currently an air issue with the EPA,that is out of
compliance. If the property were ever to be abandoned,would the City become the owner and
also liable for the EPA violation. This item to be placed on the 1-28 council agenda, but will not
be acted on unless there is something in writing from Atty. Kramer with regards to abandonment
and liability.
There is a 63,700 bid for a replacement sewer pump. This item may be placed on to the bill list
without vote.
The traffic signal should be up the middle of next week.
There will be a Yorkville Police Officer to help with traffic control at the railroad crossing on route
47 located at Hydraulic St. Chief Graff stated that it is legal for a Police Officer to direct school
busses across the railroad tracks without stopping. This it an attempt to regulate school traffic In
the morning.
Respectfully submitted by Cindy Green
CITY OF YORKVILLE
COMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Date
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