COW Minutes 1995 06-01-95 4 �
Committee of the Whole Meeting
June 1 1995
Beecher Center
Member Present:
Bob Johnson Jeff Baker
Kathy Jones Art Prochaska
Jeff Spang Jerry Lynch
Burt Callmer
Other Present:
Richard Scheffran Tim Nanninga
J T Johnson Dan Kramer
Valerie Burd Brian Effington
1) North& South Recapture Ordinance-Per Attorney Kramer service areas are
verified, we know dollar figures, we need to add starting calculation date for interest. The
interest on the outstanding balance only is set at 6%annually, calculated quarterly.
Consensus was to set effective date at July 1st to keep it in lime with our fiscal year. 1.5%
will be effective July 1st. Kramer will do a one page narrative for next Thmsday. Vote on
6/8/95.
2) Horton Land Purchase-Kramer gave background of purchase request. A
discussion on the lot size variance between Olsen's survey and Horton's dimensions is
acknowledged. Questions are raised regarding appraisal value, buildable intentions, lot
configuration, counter offer, retaining park area, and possible future easements. Sent back
to next Administration meeting(6/13/95), 7 pm at Fox. To irvite Horton.
3) Rolling Hts Subdivision-Letter to developer and Dallas&V95 to complete
improvements within 30 days or letter of credit will be pulled. JT used 1975 subdivision
control ordinance as reference. Letter copied for mayor and alderman.
4) TCD Contract-Jim N. reviewed discussions with TCD citing comparisons with
Oswego and Piano to bring us up to their rates by 3rd year. To be a 5 year recontract to
include everything needed for Hometown Days, wheeled tip carts, and white goods and tire
pick up. Comps: Plano $10.34, Oswego $9.53, Aurora$13.00, Naperville $12.21,
Sandwich/Somonauk$13.50- 15.00, and Yorkville $11.13. Proposed contract requested
for review by 6/12195 so as to discuss at 6/15 COW and possible passage on 6/22.
5) Town Meeting Subjects-Administration committee recommend a town meeting.
Decided that a city building is the appropriate place to hold one. Idea to go back to Admin.
committee to select several recommended dates. Looking at 2 meetings per year with a
summer meeting still a possibility.
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6) Illinois Municipal League-Conference set in Chicago on Sept. 28 to Oct. I.
Reservations have been made at Chicago Hilton Tower. Need to confirm with Patti by
July 1st. Need name and credit card number for guarantee.
7) Appointments-Ross Ament is resigning as liaison of Aurora Area Convention and
Tourism. Johnson requests appointment of Jerry Lynch to this position Will be a yearly
appointment to expire on May 1 1996. Vote 6/8
Clarence Holdiman has asked for a reappointment to the Plan Commission,vote 618.
Don Ament has resigned from Plan Commission Johnson requests two appointments to
the Plan Commission, John Bradstreet and Jack Jones. Kramer to verify ordinance for
composition to Plan Commission.
Discussed attendance problems and how to address.
6/22 council meeting set to honor Ross Ament, Don Ament and retry Bill Baird, George
Stewart, and Linda Fleckinger.
8) Alderman Baker asked for update on city video. Per Tim N. shooting is underway.
Second shoot is set for June 14th with video completion date of 7/31. WSPY offered use
of their video library for any needed footage.
9) Administration meeting changed to June 13th at 7pm(Fox).
10) Treasurer Scheffrahn asked about hotel operators tax. Does city want to maintain
ordinance? Instructed to address at administration meeting.
11) Alderman Callmer set next Public Safety meeting for June 121h at 6:30pm at Game
Farm Rd location. Also requested to meet with Alderman Stafford and/or Mayor Johnson,
and Attorney Kramer regarding liquor ordinance. Says committee likes structure but needs
to check legality.
12) JT mentioned he had two sidewalk applications he is taking to Public Works.
13) Alderman Jones noted a newsletter reminder that is being prepared regarding the
city's amnud ordinance and ordinance relaxing to garage sale signs. Alderman Spang asked
that a mention to our open burning ordinance be added.
14) Alderman Lynch asked for help promoting the Chamber of Commerce raffle
tickets.
15) Alderman Spang questioned B3 Stadium zoning. Item referred to EDC meeting.
Spang also asked for update on Fox Industrial Park. Per Jim N. poor return with`no"
votes slightly ahead. Extension given until June 12th. Spang questioned a bill payment to
Kendall Co. Collector of approx. $1800, item referred to Kramer.
16) Per JT city survey not receiving a very good response. Scouts wdl be out again this
weekend. We need a 71%response rate. State wants 75%, and 85%is needed for a
favorable review.
17) FYI Alderman Stafford is home.
Meeting adjourned