COW Minutes 1997 08-07-97 CITY OF YORKVILLE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AUGUST)8; 1997
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Art Prochaska, Bob Johnson, Richard Sticka, Larry Kot,
Jeff Spang, Jerry Lynch, Jim Stafford, Kathy Jones, T.J. Hiles, Tom Sowinski,
Tony Graff, Jim Nanninga, J.T. Johnson, Joseph Wywrot, Cindy Ketcham.
Guests present: Jeff Wyton, Tony Scott, David Gerst, Paul Burd, Steve Sepessy.
Fox Mill Landing-The issue is the letter of credit. There needs to be a distinction
on the Letter of Credit with regards to Phase Ia and Ib. Some of the
improvements being made such as the landscaping and the sidewalks would be
listed on Phase Ib vs. Phase Ia, and would be decreasing the dollar amount of
the letter of credit on Phase Ia. The letter of credit for Phase Ia, would include
the storm sewer curbing, the parking lot, and lighting. There was some concern
on the Egress to the north, would like to see some type of safety measure taken.
Mr. Gerst did speak of a split rail fence that would safely enclose the area.
There is need of guarantee in the letter of credit to maintain the house on the
property if something were to impede the finishing of the project, so that the
house would not deteriorate or sit idle. Once the letters of credit are posted, and
the inspections are to date, the drywalling may continue. This item will be
placed on the August 14 agenda.
R-3 & R-4 Zoning-There are plans that will be submitted from the Mulhem
property. They would like to extend the time to 3 years from 2 years. A letter
certified from the City states that if sanitary sewer and water available at the time
of the plans submitted there would be an atlowanoe of two years for the project
to be started without a change to the zoning. The council would like to maintain
the time frame of two years. This item would be presented at the August 14
council agenda.
Alarm system-If there would ever be litigation held with regards to this alarm
system, the litigation would be held in Illinois. If any resident of Yorkville would
like to purchase this system, it would be purchased through the Yorkville Police
Department. There has been a verbiage change to the contract and Atty.
Kramer needs to review. This item will be placed on the August 21 C.O.W.
agenda and on the August 20 Public Safety agenda. Chief Graff has been
approached by another"safety" system. He currently does not have any
information to present. He should have information that he can present at the
Public Safety meeting on August 20.
Betz Sidewalk repair-The city has received a bid for sidewalk repair of$1,040.
J.T. feels that for the work required the bid is average. The policy is that the
consumer submits a paid bill and the consumer is re-imbursed for 1/2 of the
amount. This item will be placed on the August 14 agenda.
Public Works Building has been placed on hold. The area will be filled in with
"clean" gravel.
River Crossing Engineering-The contract with Deuchler has been recommended
to accept. There will need to be a resolution written to accept. The issue was
raised on the budget amount that is based on "tap" on fees. These fees are
collected with relation to the new subdivisions. It was stated that some of the
proposed subdivisions have been placed on hold and the"tap"on fees may not
be what are anticipated. A suggestion was made to take a second look at the
budget to be sure that there sufficient funds to cover the project, before entering
into the contract. This issue will be placed on the EDC agenda and then placed
on the 8-14 council agenda.
Center Parkway update-The repairs have been sent for bid. There will be a
review at a special committee meeting on August 12 and then be placed on the
August 14 council agenda. There was some concern on the funds available on
the 4 budgeted projects and the drainage that is needed on the north side of
Spring St.
Mayor Johnson would like to nominate Kathy Curtis and Stan Free to the Sign
Review Committee. This item will be placed on the August 14 council agenda.
The June Police Report will be placed on the August 14 council meeting agenda.
Traffic Plan/Riverfront Festival-There was a review of the Traffic Plan that will be
in effect during the Riverfront Festival. There will be no left-hand turns allowed
on Hydraulic and Van Emmon Streets from the south bound Route 47 traffic. On
Saturday afternoon, Van Emmon will be closed to accommodate the 1 mile
walk/4 mile run. It is currently anticipated that Van Emmon will be closed for
approximately 2 hours. Alpine Amusements has been investigated and the State
of Illinois has reported to the Yorkville Police Department that they have had no
violations. The carnival fee that would normally be paid by the Hometown Days
Committee has been waived.
School Liaison Officer Intergovernmental Agreement-The cost to renew the
contract for the School Liaison/D.A.R.E. officer has been increased by $600.00.
There was some interest on an automatic increase being worded into the
contract, so that the contract would not have to be renewed annually. With the
automatic increase addition to the contract this item will be returned back to the
Yorkville School Board.
Intergovernmental Agreement with Kendall Co. Health-The person hired by the
Kendall County Health & Human Services would not be listed as an employee of
the city. This item will be reviewed by Public Safety and will be placed on the
August 21 C.O.W. agenda.
Yorkville School District Unit#115 will have a meeting on August 11 in the
district office.
Sandy is doing better and should be returning to work for 1/2 days. There was a
concern with the city benefits if there is anything available for short-term or long-
term disability. This item to be placed on the Administrative Committee for
review of the city policy.
A question was raised on the easements needed for the South-East Interceptor.
All the signatures should be collected by Friday August 15.
There was a question raised with regards to the "South-side Subdivisions"and
their progress.
Sunflower is progressing
Fox Hollow has been placed on hold
There are three subdivisions that are currently waiting for sewer lines to
be put in place.
The Fox Hill meeting was successful. It seems that all of the streetlights are in
working order. The weeds matter has been addressed and corrected.
Aister Anex. agreement, county issue of a building permit.
The draft copy of the audit should be available the week of August 25.
The Parks Board is scheduled for August 18, not August 11.
Respectfully submitted by Cindy Ketcham