COW Minutes 1990 07-19-90 '.. UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE.OF YORKVILLE
COMMITTEE MINUTES
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Location of Meeting:
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Time Convened: 01
Time Adjourned: r)y Y)W OTHER PARTICIPANTS
PARADE RULES
Tom Lindbloom and Robert Fleckinger representing the Bristol
Kendall Fire Department attended the meeting at the request of
the Mayor. The Fire Department feels that as organizers of the
4th of July parade, they have the right to enact reasonable rules
without making it a City Council issue. Mayor Davidson stated
that there are always dangers at a parade, not so much from
throwing candy , but more from the distance between floats or
vehicles and the narrow streets. The mayor also pointed out that
since the parade is a community activity and since the City of
Yorkville does pay extra premium for insurance due to the parade,
the rules for the parade should then be coordinated through the
City Council . It was agreed that the Council would like discuss
this issue further during the next 6 months.
WATER
Mr. Klaas discussed the need for new chlorine room doors at both
well locations. The existing doors have deteriorated badly. New
fiberglas doors with proper locking equipment would cost nearly
$1200 each. Steel doors should cost only about half as much as
fiberglas. Quotes will be obtained for new steel doors.
Also discussed was the need for a chlorine gas detector at well
#3 downtown. Committee authorized purchase of a gas detector at
an estimated cost of $1500.
Status of the Hanson well property was discussed . Hanson 's legal
representation will be contacted . Information will be brought
back to the next council meeting.
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STREETS & ALLEYS
Two quotes were obtained to remove a large tree at the
intersection of Van Emmon and Adams. After verifying that the
tree is on City Right-Of-Way , it will be removed for the low
quote of $1400.
Sidewalk at 102 E. Washington will be replaced by the homeowner.
City agrees to pay 50% of the costs through the sidewalk
replacement program.
Mr. Klaas requested that the City Council again consider
contracting someone to sweep the curbed streets in Yorkville.
This action would be taken to prevent build up of mud and stone
chips in the City ' s storm sewer system. Quotes will be obtained
for street sweeping and the information will be brought back to
committee.
Hometown Award Signs will be placed at the intersection of Rtes.
71 & 47 and at the west corporated limits on Rte. 34.
SANITARY SEWER
A relatively large bill is forthcoming for replacement of a sewer
service at 109 Palmer Ct. in Countryside Subdivision. The entire
service within the limits of the Right-of-Way was flowing the
wrong way causing continual backups into the homeowner' s base-
ment.
A new manhole was installed on E. Orange St. to accomodate 2 drop
services ( Zeiter' s and Service Master) and a future extension to
the south serving businesses along Rte. 47. Due to severe
hydraulic pressure, additional work was required by Midwest
Utilities to pressure grout the structure. Several bills will
show up on future bill lists.
CITIZEN INPUT
Tom Schifflegger presented a drawing of a 1 .07 acre tract located
on the west side of Bristol Avenue. He would like to rezone the
parcel from R-2 to R-3 to accomodate 2 duplexes. Mayor Davidson
suggested that instead of requesting straight R-3 zoning, the
Plan Commission and City Council might look more favorably on
R-3 PUD zoning. This would limit the development to just 2
duplexes and prevent a higher density development if the property
were sold. In any case, the petition must go to public hearing
and Plan Commission since it involves rezoning . Details will be
addressed when the petition formally comes back to City Council .
Jack Jones requested that the intersection of Spring St. and
McHugh Rd . be made a 4-way stop. He lives on McHugh Rd. between
Spring St. and E. Main St. According to Mr. Jones, traffic on
McHugh Rd . goes very fast and is a danger to children. Mr. Fey
stated that stop signs are installed to control dangerous
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intersections while speed limit signs are the mechanism to
control speed . Mayor Davidson stated that he was aware of
speeding on McHugh Rd . and felt that through enforcement by
Yorkville Police Department, the problem might be reduced. He
also indicated that a traffic study will be conducted in the
future to see if stop signs are warranted at the intersection.
He asked Mr. Jones to give the City 90-120 days to study the
problem.
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