COW Minutes 1994 02-17-94 CITY OF YORKVILLE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 17 1994 -- 7 : 23 P . M .
PERKINS ROOM -- BEECHER BUILDING
1 . NEW COMPUTERS
Alderman Baird commented that one person at the City Offices
is without a computer to work on , and that it would be more
productive if she has use of a computer . Also , another, laser
printer would be an asset . He will get together with Chief
Graff in the next week to see if they are in need for another
computer since there is $7 , 000 in the budget . The matter wil
come up for a vote at the February 24 , 1994 City Council
meeting .
2 . CABLE TV
Alderman Jones stated that since Administrator Peck has not
submitted the Cable TV data explanations , he felt the matter
should be in the hands of a committee . Mayor Kittoe refer-
red it to the Economic Development Committee . Chief Graff
was to be contacting other municipalities to see how they
are handling the matter , but hasn ' t gotten back to him to
date . Cable TV was referred to the next committee meeting .
3 . POLICE IMPACT FEE
Two fees are already received with the Impact & Land/Cash
Ordinances . Chief Graff has been requested to check with
other municipalies and has not reported back to date .
Alderman Jones will check with Chief Graff and report back .
4 . REINERT ANNEXATION
The parcel consists of 14 One—acre lots . Mr . Reinert at this
time is seeking only preliminary discussion as to the City ' s
interest in possible annexation of the property when it
becomes c:ontigous . Mr . Reinert will be instruction to go
through the proper channels . He will also be invited to a
Building & Zoning meeting , along with Dave Pawlowski of the
Bristol Plan Commission . The meeting is scheduled for,
Monday , March 7 , 1994 at 6 : 30 p .m.
5 . LIQUOR ORDINANCE
The amended Liquor Ordinance will affect three areas -
1 . Establishments will be mandated to record any alter-
cations , violence , fighting , etc . within 48 hours ;
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2 . Sales & consumption on City Property will be prohibited
except when special permit is issued by City Liquor
Control Commissioner' ;
3 . Behavior & conduct that will be prohibited .
Number 3 is taken from the N . Aurora & Aurora Ordinances .
The general concensus is favorable , but the racy warding was
questioned . There will be a vote at the next City Council
meeting on February 24 , 1994 .
6 . NEW ORGANIZATIONAL. CHART
Alderman Baird stated the chart was far from being ready , and
needs aloe more work , but Mayor Kittoe stated he would like
to see something drafted by the next City Council meeting
so that applications for new positions can be advertised .
The 3--Tier Chart would be :
Administrator Police Chief Engineer
The 2—Tier, Chart woiul.d be :
Administrator with everything branching off from there .
The 3—Tier Chart was the general concensus . There is also
the need ford job descriptions . Alderman Clark stated
that the administrator /engineer duties of Mr . Peck need to
be broken down .
Sample of the advertisement for the papers & Municipal League
will also be needed .
Alderman Baird set a meeting date for, March 10 , 1994 for a
City Council vote , and will have the proposals into the
Aldermen ' s boxes for, review by March 8th .
6A VAN EMMON UTILITIES
Mayor Kittoe will meet with Mr . Peck in the morning to sign
the IEPA Permit.
7 . CITY STATE AGREEMENT -- ROUTE 47 & SOMONAUK ( FAP 326
Mayor Kittoe will be getting together with Attorney Kramer &
Mr . Peck regarding the agreement for turn lanes , encroach-
ment & no—parking for the traffic signal .
8 . TAX CAP
The Kendall County Governmental League is looking into the
tax cap , and putting together a questiona.ire to be sent to
all. Kendall County taxing bodies to gain feelings of the
community . How it will all be implemented will be a large
task .
9 . OVERLOT GRADING ORDINANCE
The matter was referred to the Next City Council meeting
for a vote on February 24 , 1994 .
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10 . IMRF ORDINANCE
Treasurer Huston explained the ordinance , and is the feeling
Mayor Kittoe complies with the average 20 hours per week
of mayoral duties required for, participation .
11 . TAX FREEZE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
A tax freeze regarding senior citizens on Social Security
and those 65 years old or more . If they move into Yorkville ,
the first year they would pay the assessed taxes , and the
taxes would be frozen thereafter . It was suggested to put
the matter up for a referendum vote at the next election
available . Alderman ,Jones asked that Congressmen be
contacted regarding the matter .
12 . HEALTH INSURANCE part time
There is one individual who works 40 plus hours with 22 112
hours at the police department , and 20 plus at the library .
The question was how it affected the total city hours . The
cost of health insurance for the employee if designated
full, time by the tonal hours worked would be $400 a year .
It was the assumption of the council that when she was hired
at the police department , she would no longer work for the
library . Chief Graff will be asked for comment when he
arrives later, in the meeting .
13 . LIFE INSURANCE
There was an increase in the mandatory insurance premium,
and increased covet-age .
14 . JANUARY BEECHER BUILDING REPORT
Submitted for Review
15 . JANUARY BUDGET TREASURER ' S REPORT-
Submitted for Review
16 . DESCRIPTION OF CITY WARDS
Administrator Peck was not available at the meeting to
report . He will be requested to submit a list of properties
both contiguous and not cont.igous to the City that have
been annexed .
17 . SIGN IDOT PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY SIGNALIZATION OF SOMONAUK
ST . & RT . 47 needs verbal to go ahead - ready next week). .
Mr . Peck has spoken with IDOT and everything was in order
for the paperwork to be signed . The work will begin on
Monday , February 21 , 1994 .
17A - WATER MAIN BREAKS
Mayon Kittoe reported there have been aloe of water
main br•eaksq recently due to the frost level .
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18 . EASEMENT AGREEMENT by INLAND
The 50 ' easement agreement by Inland for the road going west
on their property located at Route 47 & 71 was received .
19 . ANALYSIS OF CANNONBALL TRAIL WATER & SEWER CAPACITY
Mayor Kittoe reported the numbers are not completely together
for the entire project to date .
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Kendall County is having oriel maps made for the county .
Alderman Baird reported that a bill for Scott Hill ' s
Architectural. Services was received . He referred the bill
to Administrator Peck , and will get together with him in
the next week to discuss the bill . He further stated that
aL decision on the new city facility needs to be made real
soon as material costs are on the rise . He asked if anyone
knew the status of the city properties for sale . Mayor
Kittoe stated that a letter had been sent to the renters
of 701 N . Bridge informing them of the City ' s plans .
Mayor, Kittoe stated he would like to see more of the mapping
program for the computer that Alderman Baird ha shown them,
along with the census track program that is available .
Chief Graff stated that his part—time employee at the Police
Oepartment has agreed to waive life and health insurance
benefits . Alderman Clark stated there may still be a problem
with the more than 40 combirred hours . The Library was riot
aware until recently that her overtime there was causing a
problem.
Chief Graff would like to purchase one new squad car before
the new fiscal year . He reported that Mr . Peck is using one
of their older, czars at this time . Riverview Ford is $400
lower than the state purchase program, but it also costs
more to set up the squads since the police package does not
fit Fords without alterations .
In regards to city vehicles , Alderman Baker stated he would
like to sec regular maintenance on all city vehicles not just
the Police Squads .
Alderman Clark has received a list from Barb Schiller of the
intergovernmental association persons , and addresses .
Illinois Bell has been contacted , and the district manager
is to make a sketch of the central office and where the park-
ing places can be places . It will go to Springfield for
approval . CA6 will replace hard surface due to the need for
moisture in the ground .
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