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COW Minutes 1997 07-03-97 CITY OF YORKVILLE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE JULY 311997 Members present: Bob Johnson Art Prochaska Richard Sticka Larry Kot Jeff Spang Jerry Lynch Kathy Jones Jim Nanninga J.T. Johnson Joseph Wywrot Lt Harold Martin Cindy Ketcham Guests present: Jeff Wyton Jeremy Olson Tom Sprain Barbara Sprain Barbara Leonard Jill Marquardt Honey Schaeffer Bill Schaeffer Bill Leonard Robert Patton Margaret Patton River Birch Dr./White Oaks Subdivision-When the property was purchased information was presented and signatures were supplied with reference to the placement of sidewalks in the Subdivision. Several of the guests present spoke against the placement of sidewalks on River Birch Dr. in White Oaks Subdivision. They feel the essence of the property would be lost if sidewalks were installed and would prefer to leave the large trees that are growing on-the properties. They would like to see the property left as natural as possible. The "Association" has met and discussed the possible placement of a nature trail. That Issue has since been abandoned. Sidewalk placement has been brought up as an issue of public safety. It seems that children only have the street on which to walk and to ride bikes. The sidewalks currently in place only continue the straight lengths of the lots and do not continue around the culdesac. The Final Plat was approved in 1988 and it was of the consensus of the council that sidewalks in subdivisions have been a city policy since Mayor Davidson. A variance would have to be given if the sidewalks are not in place. This item will be referred back to Public Works and there is a need to look at the original minutes to see what policy determinations were at the time. SSES Loan Update and Ordinance-There is a need to determine if the rate charged is sufficient to cover the costs of the loan to rebuild. This is for operation and maintenance. The question asked if the utility tax were to cover anything else. It is not to cover debt service. This item will be on the agenda for the July 10 council meeting. Comprehensive Plan-The written text needs updating. It talks about future development north of Burlington Northern railroad. There is already development there, so the verbiage needs to be changed. This item will go back to Economic Development Committee. Water Truck Bids-Full size truck vs. S-10 type of truck. The city employees have a preference toward the S-10 vehicle thinking that the vehicle would be more economical. Two bids were received. One for a 1997 S-10, if available from Westphal, the other from Koller Dodge for a price on a 1998 Dodge of the same body style. A statement was made with reference that the parks department may be also needing a vehicle and if so, would it be more reasonable to order the second vehicle at the same time. A resolution to accept a bid is to be placed on the next council agenda for July 10. Special Use/Ryan-There was a letter from Atty. Kramer with reference to removing an Egress statement from the Special Use item. There is more information needed from Atty. Kramer, and since Mr. Kramer was not present, the item was tabled. Mayor Johnson requested to re-appoint Sandra Adams to the Plan Commission and to re-appoint Steve Bridge to the Parks Board. This item will be placed on the July 10 council agenda. Ace Hardware-Ace Hardware is surrounded on all sides by the City of Yorkville. It was suggested that they be annexed into the city_ The city has tried to communicate with them and there has been no response. It was suggested that there be a proposal put together and present it to Ace. It was also suggested that a strong letter be sent to them requesting some form of response. This item will be placed on the July 10 council agenda. Illinois Municipal League Conference-The conference is scheduled for September 11, which is a standard Council Meeting night. It was discussed and agreed upon that the regular council will meet on the 18th of September instead of the Committee of the Whole. Ordinance to create problem solving Executive Board-This item would be funded partially with a grant from Human Services. This item will be presented at Public Safety on July 16, and also again at C.O.W. on July 17. Public Aid Agreement-The job description is complete. if there are no changes, this item will be placed on the July 10 council agenda. The May Police reports to be placed on the July 10 council agenda. Additional Business: The line up time for the July 4 parade is 7:30 and the parade starts at 9:00. There has been some excavation done on the Tower property for Public Works expansion. EDC will meet on a special night, July 9 at 6:30 to discuss Greenbriar subdivision. Mr. Werhli will be in attendance. It would be nice to see as much support from the council as possible. The recording for voice mail needs to be checked, a problem with getting only police information, and not be able to get to other city personnel. There have been a few complaints on cloudy water?? Brush disposal-The concern was raised that maybe during the summer months that brush disposal be done monthly vs. every other month. This is a recommendation to be presented at Public Works. There was an article in the Beacon about the "chipper"that Oswego has. J.T. has been looking into this with Oswego. There was a request to look into co-sponsoring a hazardous material pickup with the EPA This request will be investigated. There was a call taken from a Fox Hill resident with regards to the hold-up at the Fox Hill Subdivision entrance. It was suggested that at the July 21 Public Works meeting that Mr. Dresden be present so that this issue can be discussed. Respectfully submitted by Cindy Ketcham