COW Minutes 1997 07-17-97 CITY OF YORKVILLE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
JULY 1711997
Members present:
Bob Johnson Art Prochaska
Richard Sticka Larry Kot
Jeff Spang Jerry Lynch
Richard Scheffrahn Tom Sowinski
Tony Graff Jim Nanninga
Cindy Ketcham
Guests present:
Jeff Wyton Jeremy Olson
Bill Dettmer Ed Ryan
Steve Sepessy Stacey Friddle
Kathy Rigoni Don Schwartzkopf
Special Use Ryan-As set by current laws and standards, there is only need of
one exit from the apartment that is being created by Mr. Ryan. This will
eliminate the need for the exit/entrance that would pass through the "bar" area.
There will be a letter recorded by Mr. Ryan and the adjoining property regarding
the rear entrance. This item will be placed on the July 24 agenda.
Ordinance to create Problem Solving Executive Board-The verbiage that the
Mayor of Yorkville would serve on the board and that would list the term of the
office for 1 year or the termination of the grant would be added to the ordinance.
There is a Yorkville resident, Doug Trumble that has volunteered to attend the
board as"Citizen At Large". The remainder of the board members are to be
appointed. A facilitator will be in attendance at the August 15 meeting to set
goals in place, etc. This item will be placed on the agenda for July 24.
The mayor has asked to re-appoint Carol LaChance to the Library Board. This
item will be placed on the July 24 agenda.
There was again some discussion on the R-3 and R-4 zoning standards. There
are three parcels that this zoning change would affect, and two that are currently
concerned with development. There is a need to look at the plats of the property
to determine if there is a possibility of"grand-fathering" the property. More
information is needed. This item, if all information is complete will be placed on
the July 24 agenda.
American Medical Alert Corporation-Steve Sepessy, a sales representative for
A.M.A.C., gave a presentation and demonstration on Personal Alarm Systems.
This system is currently being used with regards to domestic violence. There is
a "base" unit that is centrally located in the individuals home. The individual has
a small, 1 1/2"x 2", hand operated unit that will send a signal to the base unit to
contact emergency personnel. If the individual is confronted with danger, the
button on the small unit is depressed. It then sends a silent alarm, via telephone
lines, to emergency personnel. There is a speaker on the base unit that can
hear voices, if there is nothing that can be heard from the residence, a police
unit is dispatched. This entire unit could also be used by seniors, living alone
with medical difficulties. The system also has a hot and cold sensor on it that
would activate in extreme temperatures. The base system has a monthly service
fee of$18.00, with one activator and $2.00 for each additional activator. The
system can be activated at a distance from as far as 150 to 200 feet. If the
electricity does fail, there is a 6 to 12 hour battery used for backup and the
battery life is 3 years. There is a contract for Atty. Kramer to review, and then if
an agreement is met, a resolution will be presented to the council. This item will
be tabled to the next C.O.W. meeting August 7.
There is a temporary replacement to fill in for Sandy, as she is in Copley
Hospital with a badly broken leg.
On July 31, the C.T.I. Steering committee meeting will be held at Beecher.
Notices to attend the Illinois Municipal League need to be turned in A.S.A.P.
On July 29, there will be a meeting with concerned residents of Fox Hill
Subdivision. Some of the residents are also in the process of putting together a
Townhouse Association.
The Library has show concern on some work that is needed on the library
building. The repairs needed are budgeted items and are under the public
bidding requirements.
Chief Graff will attend the upcoming Illinois Chiefs Conference.
Respectfully submitted by Cindy Ketcham