COW Minutes 1998 01-15-98 CITY OF YORKVILLE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
JANUARY 15, 1998
Members present: Bob Johnson, Art Prochaska, Richard Sticka, Lary Kot, Jeff
Spang, Jim Stafford, Kathy Jones, Richard Scheffrahn, Tom Sowinski, Tony
Graff, Jim Naninga, Dan Kramer, J.T. Johnson, Joseph Wywrot, Cindy Ketcham.
Guest: Jeff Wigton, Charles Sleezer, Kathy Farren
The September, October, and November Water Reports to be listed on the
January 22, 1998 agenda for approval.
5 Year Street Plan - There was much discussion held on the 5 Year Street Plan.
This plan is to be used as guidance for future repairs to the streets of Yorkville.
The city streets needing repairs have been listed with regards to the amount of
work needing to be done and the costs that would be anticipated. These repair
costs are being set up to be completed, with regards to the anticipated revenues.
The street costs are still considerably more than the anticipated revenues. With
the last draft presented to the council members, the totals included debt for
water lines, but the income for water was not listed in the revenues. The current
projections still need to be looked at and an attempt to bring the numbers a little
closer was suggested. It was also stressed that this document is to be used only
as a guideline for scheduling projects and workers time. It is a working
document for scheduling street repairs, but the streets would be repaired, if the
funds were available. It was the consensus from the committed that this
document to be used only as a guide for street repairs.
Route #47 and Route #71 SRA Comments - The Illinois Department of
Transportation is asking for community input as to the Route 47 and Route 71
proposals. The city of Yorkville needs to make I.D.O.T. aware of the high traffic
streets and that the changes they wish to make would decrease the accessability
of those streets on the south side for Yorkville, This proposal that I.D.O.T. is
making would also take away from parking in the downtown area for all of the
local businesses. The question was raised if I.D.O.T. would be willing to create
an alternate route. Would they be interested in a "bypass" route and maintain
the old Rt. #47 as a business route? The way the proposal was set up, would
turn many of the south side streets into culdesecs and would possibly create
difficulties for emergency vehicle access. it would create a long streets, with no
exit. It was also brought up that maybe railroad crossing gates should be
mentioned. A side issue brought up was to possibly change traffic patterns on
Hydraulic. It was stated that it is very important to get this information to the
citizens of Yorkville. The suggestion was made to attend service organizations
meetings and even the possibility of having a town meeting, where all the
residents could attend. It was also suggested to poll City of Yorkville residents
for their input and information.
Treasurer's Report -The treasurer's report was discussed at the November's
Administrative committee meeting. A concern was mentioned about the Trust
and Agency deficit balance increase. This item will be placed on the January 22
agenda.
Job Description -Secretary to Administrator& Secretary/Deputy Clerk
Replacement- City of Yorkville employee Sandy Marker has applied for the
position and has been approved. Sandy's former position would be posted for
any internal replacement and then would be posted publicly. The job description
is to be placed on the Jan. 22 council agenda.
County Office Agreements -The committee has recommended the agreements
for approval and will be on the Jan. 22 agenda.
Liquor Ordinance Amendment -A second look to be made and to return to the
next C.O.W. meeting, with an effective date of May 1.
Human Resource Ordinance Amendment -This item is to be placed on the
Jan. 22 agenda.
November and December Police Reports -These items to be placed on the
Jan. 22 agenda.
Sunset Motel Annexation -This item to be tabled until February 5 C.O.W.
Park Board Appointment - Chris Rollins is to be appointed to the Park Board
from the school board.
Additional Business:
There has been contact made with Scott Hill with regards to the prior drawings
that were made for the "new" city complex. The plans that the city has were
found to not be complete. There is work that needs to be completed before the
plans can be sent for bid. Estimates to complete the plans were received from
several different architects. On Feb. 5 there will be a special meeting to
authorize a bid from the architect. The adhock committee needs to review the
proposals from the various architects. There will also be a re-design for a
basement addition to the drawings. The current plans are said to be about 85%
complete. A question was again raised to a pre-existing building that could be
used in the City of Yorkville. A suggestion was made with regards to an add-on
at Beecher.
There was a substantial slow down on the issuance of building permits in 1997.
Some research will need to be done to look into the lack of growth. Also
regarding homes on the market in comparison to surrounding communities.
The November Building Permit Report is to be added to the agenda on Jan. 22.
There is a bill, #2373, being presented in Springfield regarding a motor raceway.
The county board shall compile a written determination on the economic and
environmental impact of the facility to be made available to all parties. If the
County Board were to recommend development of a raceway, the question of
approval would have to be submitted to electors of Kendall County as a
referendum.
A retirement party for Judy Bell will be held Saturday Jan. 7 at the American
Legion. The party is to begin at 7:OOPM with a presentation at 8:00.
Respectfully submitted by Cindy Ketcham