COW Minutes 1998 10-01-98 City of Yorkville
Committee of the Whole
October 1, 1998
Attendance: Tom Sowinski, Jeff Spang, Joe Wywrott, Larry Kott, J.T. Johnson, Valerie Burd,Jim Nanninga,
Dan Kramer, Art Prochaska, Richard Sticka, Rose Spears, Mike Anderson, Sue Swithin, Bob Johnson
Developer Deposit
Mr. Nanninga said this went through committee and it was recommended to put together an
ordinance change. Mr. Kramer and he will continue to work on this to be presented at the next
COW.
Beecher Center Roof Repairs
The memo to repair the Beecher Center roof for$16,810 was discussed. Architectural 40 year
singles will be used. There is approximately 12,000 sq. ft. of roof. There was discussion if there
was dry rot or not which will be investigated. The one layer of old shingles being removed was not in
the estimate from Pierce Roofing of Oswego. Mr. Nanninga was given the authorization to go to bid
for the work to be done in the Spring. It was decided to have the double bids to reflect the price of
removing the existing shingles and additional repair costs.
Health Insurance
Mr. Nanninga stated all the employee surveys concerning health insurance have not been returned
as yet. This was tabled.
August Police Report
Mr. Kott said this was reviewed at the last Public Safety meeting. This will be go to City Council.
Cable TV Franchise
Mayor Johnson received a call stating things were moving along. Jones Intercable is willing to pay
for a consultant to extend the agreement. They will schedule a meeting next week which Richard
Sticka will attend. The intergovernmental agreement may be looked at next week. The are hoping
for the early part of November to act as a consortium.
Trick or Treat Hours
The city hours will be 2:00- 7:00 on Halloween Saturday. The business will have their trick or treat
hours 10:00 - 2:00. This will be put under Mayor's Report.
Gorey Request to Vacate Street
Mr. Sowinski said this was discussed at Public Works. The Gorey property has been platted as a
corner lot and the set back is at 30 ft. Mr. Kramer had submitted a written opinion on the roadway
September 15. There is now more than the issue of the street and there is a problem. A variance
will now need to be requested before ZBA. Mr. Prochaska will contact the Gorey's.
Watermain at Rt. 47 and Van Emmon
Mr. Sowinski stated on October 26 there may be work done in conjunction with the RR repair on Rt.
47. J.T. Johnson said there might not be the funds to do this now. He feels the valve can be shut
down. The hydrant can be removed and the sidewalk re-poured within the next couple of weeks.
River Watermain Crossing
The various scenarios of the watermain river crossing and financing were explored. The radium
problem and various solutions were discussed. Mr. Nanninga suggested borrowing the money on a
ten year basis. The consensus was to begin getting bids. The project can not be done from March
15 until after summer because of the fish spawning.
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Mr. Spang said the project should not be done until it is determined what the radium solution is and
he did not agree with the 10 year loan. He would like to explore financial assistance for the project.
There is a deadline to have "a plan on the table"within 14 months. The consensus was to wait to
wait until the radium solution is resolved and combine the projects but still go to bid now. Mayor
Johnson and Mr. Nanninga will look into contacting Dennis Hastert to obtain a "standard" for the
radium problem. This will be further discussed at next week's meeting.
Additional Business
Municipal Utility Tax Ordinance
Mr. Nanninga stated there were some minor problems in the ordinance with double indebtedness
with Commonwealth Edison. Also, the rate reductions will not take effect with non-residential until
September 1999. Mr. Kramer reviewed the rewording with Mr. Nanninga. This will go to next
Thursday's meeting.
Plano Meeting
Mayor Johnson reminded everyone of the meeting this Saturday morning with Plano at the YMCA.
Commonwealth Edison
Mr. Spang gave an update of the neighborhood meeting on the 2e stating that Commonwealth
Edison commented on some of the things they are doing to evaluate electric service and possibly
have a local bill payment center. He explained why t.v. Channel 2 is having poor reception in this
area. Waste Management will attend the next meeting October 27.
Miscellaneous
• Mr. Sowinski reported on a road resurfacing article and possible funds available. Public Works
will be on October 19 at 6:30.
• Mr. Anderson questioned the new driveway at the Shopper. IDOT has been contacted for a
meeting. The problem with the B-3 driveway and traffic through residential was discussed.
• Ms. Burd said the Neighborhood Watch meeting with Officer Groesch was successful and 3
Neighborhood Watches are being formed in her ward.
• Ms. Spears shared that during the Illinois Municipal League she spoke to a city official who was
negotiating the cable contract for Skokie. They have the same consultant as us who they highly
praised and recommended.
• Mr. Prochaska asked about the new EAV that has been released. He also discussed the county
EDC meeting with METRA. There would need to be a legislative vote for RTA. The county is
putting together a task force of mayors and township supervisors to look into what would be
required.
• Mr. Wywrott gave an update of the sidewaflk replacement program. There will be a pre-
construction meeting with the contractors next week. 2/3 of the residents who inquired have
followed through with the payments. $4,000 city dollars will be used.
The meeting adjourned at 8:18 PM.
Submitted by,
Sheryl Washburn
Recording Secretary
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