City Council Minutes 2003 05-13-03 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE.
KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. 800 GAME FARM ROAD, ON
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2003.
Mayor Prochaska called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M and led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Clerk Milschewski called the roll.
Ward I James Absent
Sticka Present
Ward R Burd Present
Kot Present
Ward III Anderson Present
Munns Present (arrived 7:03)
Ward IV Besco Present
Spears Present
Also present: City Clerk Milschewski, City Administrator Graff City Attorney Kelly Kramer,
Police Lieutenant Schwartzkop f Director of Public Works Dhuse, and Executive Director of
Parks & Recreation Brown
OUORUM
A quorum was established.
SWEARING -IN
Judge Grant Wegner swore in Mayor Arthur F. Prochaska, Jr. followed by City Clerk Jacquelyn
Milschewski, Ward 2 Alderwoman Valerie Burd, Ward 3 Alderman Wanda Ohare, and Ward 4
Alderwoman Rose Ann Spears. Mayor Prochaska noted that Ward 1 Alderman Paul James and
City Treasurer William Powell were unable to attend tonight and would be swom in later in the
week.
PRESENTATIONS
Retiring Elected Officials
On behalf of the United City of Yorkville, Mayor Prochaska presented Alderman Mike Anderson
with an engraved clock for his service from September 1998 to April 2003 and thanked him for
his years of service. Treasurer Allen was not present to receive his clock.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Mayor Prochaska welcomed guests and asked those present to enter their name on the attendance
sheet provided.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Prochaska noted that item 410 on the consent Agenda, the Bruell Street Pump Station
Agreement, was being tabled due to the City Attorney having issues with the contract.
Administrator Graff asked if the item could be approved subject to the changes and City Attorney
Kelly Kramer stated that there were major changes needed regarded the City's liability. She
stated that the attorneys would feel more comfortable if the revised agreement was sent back to
the Committee of the Whole on May 20, 2003.
Mayor Prochaska also added the appointment of department heads to the Mayor's Report.
COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
Public Works Committee 6:30 P.M., Monday, May 19, 2003
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Economic Development Committee 7:00 P.M., Thursday, May 15, 2003
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Administration Committee 6:30 P.M., Thursday, June 12, 2003
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
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Public Safety Committee 6:30 P.M., Thursday May 22, 2003
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Award Contracts for City Hall/Police Department Buildout - Premium Concrete
$78,400.00, Lite Construction $126,997.00, Struebing Construction $329,819.00, Tri-
State Flooring $26, 989.00, LeCuyer Painting $16,470.00, Bremer Sheet Metal
$76,300. 00, Cannonball Mechanical $32,240. 00 and DL Cook $68,816 00
2. Monthly Police Reports for March 2003
3. Ordinance 2003 -30 — Amending Liquor Control Ordinance Allowing Sampling and/or
Tasting of Alcoholic Liquors by Class B Liquor License Holders
4. Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Study & Plan Proposal — in an amount not to
exceed $2, 000.00
5. Caledonia Subdivision — Engineering Enterprises' Review Service Proposal — authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
6. Fisher Property - Engineering Enterprises' Review Service Proposal — authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute
7. Fox River Study Group — in an amount not to exceed $1,550.00
8. Mill/Van Emmon Watermain — License Agreement for Crossing Illinois Railnet Tracks —
in an amount not to exceed $5,550. 00 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
9. Water Report for January 2003
10. TABLED - Bruell Street Pump Station — Design Engineering Agreement — in an amount
not to exceed $294, 000.00 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
11. City Hall Parking Lot — award bid to S&K Excavating & Trucking, Inc. for $82,899.66
12. Countryside Interceptor Engineering Agreement Amendment for Design Engineering — in
an amount not to exceed $13, 000.00 and authorize the City Engineer to execute
13. Geographic Information Study — EEI Proposal — in an amount not to exceed $54,290. 00
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
14. Sunflower Estates Phase 2- Bond Reduction in the amount of $932, 751.81
15. Yorkville Road Program — Supplement to Original Contract with Smith Engineering — in
an amount not to exceed $8,433. 00 and authorize the City Engineer to execute
A motion was made by Alderwoman Spears to approve the Consent Agenda, without Item 410, as
presented; seconded by Alderman Munns.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Burd -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Ohare -aye, Besco -aye
PLANNING COMMISSION /ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL
None.
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MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderwoman Spears to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting
from April 22, 2003: seconded by Alderwoman Ohare.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Spears to approve the minutes of the Committee of the
Whole meetings from January 7, 2003 and January 21, 2003: seconded by Alderman Besco.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
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BILLS FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderwoman Spears to approve the paying of the bills listed on the
Vendor Invoice Register #250 dated April 30, 2003 totaling the following amounts: checks in the
amount of $145,735.68 (vendor), $106,330.40 (payroll period ending 4/23/03), $20,195.14
(payroll for elected officials) for a total of $272,261.22; seconded by Alderwoman Burd.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Besco -aye, Burd -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Ohare -aye
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REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Proclamation for Poppy Days, May 15 — May 17
Mayor Prochaska read a proclamation declaring May 15, 16, and 17 2003 as "Poppy Awareness
Days ". See attached proclamation.
Proclamation for Save -a -Life, May 18 — May 24
Mayor Prochaska read a proclamation declaring the week of May 18` through 24 2003 "Save a
Life Week ". See attached proclamation.
Proclamation for Public Works Week, May 18 — May 24
Mayor Prochaska read a proclamation declaring the week of May 18 through May 24 2003 as
"National Public Works Week ". He commented that this is recognition of a group of people who
perform an important service however usually get overlooked. See attached proclamation.
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In addition to the proclamation, Mayor Prochaska read a letter from Jack and Helen Morgan (see
attached) expressing their thanks for the service they received from a Public Works employee
Scott Sleezer.
Appointments to Committees and Commissions
Mayor Prochaska read the list of 2003 appointments to committees and commissions (see
attached). He asked the members of the Council if they had any objections to the appointments.
There were none. He entertained a motion to approve the appointments. So moved by Alderman
Kot; seconded by Alderwoman Burd.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Besco -aye, Burd -aye, Kot -aye, Ohare -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye
Re- appointment of Department Heads
Mayor Prochaska offered the following people to be reappointed as department heads; City
Administrator Anton Graff, Finance Director Traci Pleckham; City Engineer Joe Wywrot, Chief
of Police Harold Martin, Zoning and Building Officer Bill Dettmer, City Collector Jackie
Milschewski, Executive Director of Parks & Recreation Laura Brown, Director of Public Works
Eric Dhuse, Library Director Michaeleen Pfister and City Attorney Dan Kramer. There were no
objections to the reappointments so Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to ratify the
reappointments as read. So moved by Alderman Besco; seconded by Alderman Munns.
Mayor Prochaska noted that the City Administrator and Chief of Police are under contract and the
renegotiation of these contracts along with the negotiation of a contract for the Executive Director
of Parks & Recreation will be discussed at a Committee of the Whole meeting.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Burd -aye, Kot -aye, Ohare -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Besco -aye
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Condolences
Mayor Prochaska reported that Chief Martin was not present because his stepdaughter passed
away and will be waked at the Larson- Nelson Funeral Home on May 14, 2003 from 4:00 to 9:00 j
P.M. Funeral services will be held May 15, 2003 at 9:00 A.M. Mayor Prochaska offered his
sympathy and prayers for Chief Martin and his family.
He also reported that Finance Director Traci Pleckham was not present due to the death of a close
family friend. He offered his sympathy to her as well.
Kendall County Special Education Co- operative Ground Breaking
Mayor Prochaska reported that the Kendall County Special Education Co- operative would be
having a groundbreaking on May 14, 2003 at 9:00 A.M. at 201 Garden Street. He stated that he
was unable to attend but asked anyone was available if they could represent the City at the
ceremony.
Tax Levy Extension
Mayor Prochaska reported that the City received a letter from the Kendall County Clerk's Office
stating that the City's levy extension is being adjusted. The City was above the tax cap this year
so the levy is being adjusted down a total of $47,477.76. The library levy will be reduced
$7,756.77 and the city's levy will be reduced $39,720.99. He stated that the tax cap for 2002 was
3.4% and this year it is 1.6 %. He also explained that the difference in the assessed values for
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existing properties is due to the increasing resale value of the properties. This difference of the
Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) is under the tax cap and not counted as new EAV. The City
already lowered its tax rate however this will lower it even more than anticipated. Finance
Director Traci Pleckham is aware of this and will be looking at adjusting the budget.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
MFT Audit for 1 /1 /02 — 12/31/02
City Clerk Milschewski reported that she received Audit Report No. 54 from the Illinois
Department of Transportation (IDOT) which covered the receipt and disbursement of Motor Fuel
Tax (NTT) for the period of January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002. The net balance of MFT
funds as of December 31, 2002 was $246,773.55.
Clerk Milschewski requested a motion to accept the IDOT Audit Report No. 54 as presented. So
moved by Alderwoman Spears; seconded by Alderman Kot.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Ohare -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye
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Reappointment of Deputy Clerk
City Clerk Milschewski recommended Elizabeth D'Anna for Deputy Clerk and requested a
motion for her reappointment. So moved by Alderman Sticka; seconded by Alderwoman Spears.
Mayor Prochaska complimented Mrs. D'Anna on an exemplary job.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to approve the March 2003 as presented. So moved by
Alderman Sticka; seconded by Alderman Munns.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Ohare -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye, Kot -aye
CITY ADMINISTATOR'S REPORT
Character Counts Lunch
Administrator Graff reported that there would be a lunch held at City Hall on Friday, May 16,
2003 for exemplary students for Character Counts Month. The students from Yorkville Grade
School will tour City Hall and have lunch with the Mayor and staff. He invited the members of
the City Council to join the group.
Moving City Council Meetings to the Beecher Center
Administrator Graff reported that during the City Hall build out, City Council meetings Will be
moved to the Beecher Center. He stated that this could occur as early as the last meeting in June
and go through the first meeting in August.
FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
No report.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Director of Public Works Eric Dhuse reported that a there would be a special brush pick -up the
week of May 19, 2003 due to storm damage. He asked that brush be out at the curb at 7:00 A.M.
on Monday morning. Alderwoman Spears asked if the press present would remind the citizens
to keep the brush out of the streets and in the parkway.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT
No report.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
Executive Director of Parks & Recreation Laura Brown thanked everyone who participated in the
City's Golf outing. She reported that the event netted over $12,000.00 which is a $9,000.00
increase from previous years.
COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORT
Aurora Area Tourism Council
Alderwoman Burd reported that she attended a breakfast held by the Aurora Area Tourism
Bureau to discuss how they can better serve the communities affiliated with them and they are in
the process of developing goals for better service.
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Committee/Board Liaisons
Mayor Prochaska reported that the following Council members would be serving as liaisons;
Alderman James - Park Board, Alderman Ohare - School Board, Alderwoman Burd - Aurora
Area Tourism Bureau and the Kendall County Board and Alderwoman Spears — Human Resource
Commission and senior activities. He asked the other members of the Council if they had any
preferences. Alderman Sticka stated he would like to stay on as the Library Board and Cable
Consortium liaison. Alderman Kot indicated he would stay as the Kencom and Metra liaison.
Mayor Prochaska stated he would remain the Yorkville Economic Development Corporation
liaison. He also stated that liaisons were needed for the Downtown Redevelopment Committee,
the Bristol Plan Commission, the Kendall County Economic Development Commission,
Chamber of Commerce and the Yorkville- Bristol Sanitary District. He asked anyone interested to
discuss it with him.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Water Control Repair/Replacement
A motion was made by Alderman Besco to approve the purchase and installation of water control
equipment from Power - Control Associates in the amount of $16,494.00 as recommended by the
Public Works Director and Engineering Enterprises, Inc.; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
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Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Ohare -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
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Collective Bar2ainine Agreement for Patrol Officers
A motion was made by Alderwoman Spears to approve the collective bargaining agreement
between the Illinois FOP Labor Council representing Yorkville Patrol Officers and the United
City of Yorkville and to authorize the Mayor and Police Chief to sign the agreement; seconded by
Alderman Sticka.
Mayor Prochaska commented that there was a lot of good work put into developing this
agreement and he thanked the FOP for working with the City. He also thanked the staff and the
Council for their hard work.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Ohare -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye
Purchase of Vehicle for Executive Director of Parks and Recreation
A motion was made by Alderwoman Spears to approve the purchase for a 2003 Chevrolet Impala
in the amount of $17,500.00 from Advantage Chevrolet for the Executive Director of Parks &
Recreation as recommended by the Park and Recreation Board; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Alderwoman Spears questioned the cost of the vehicle, she thought it was discussed that the cost
was $17,000.00. Administrator Graff clarified it was $17,500.00.
_ Alderman Munn s stated he was out of town last week and asked at which Committees this was
discussed. Mayor Prochaska stated that this item came from the Park Board to the Committee of
the Whole. He also noted that the vehicle was part of the agreement made when hiring the
_ Executive Director of Parks & Recreation. He explained that the increase in the staff has caused
an increased need for vehicles for the Park and Recreation Staff. The car will not be taken home
but just for use around the City. Alderman Munns asked if vehicle was in addition to the van and
Mayor Prochaska stated that the van was still in use.
Administrator Graffnoted that when the budget was revised, there was $26,000.00 of carry-over
funds. It was recommended to use it toward one large purchase.
Alderwoman Spears asked if the purchase of another van was considered. Mayor Prochaska
stated that this was looked at but the car can be used when meeting people or taking tours of the
City.' Administrator Graff noted that the purchase of a van was reviewed however this vehicle
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will be used by the Executive Director. Also, the car was approximately $4,000.00 less than a
van.
Alderwoman Burd asked if it was unusual for an administrative vehicle to just be used just in
town. Mayor Prochaska explained that the vehicle will also be used to attend seminars and
meetings outside Yorkville. It will not be taken home by the director.
Alderman Munns stated that he did not feel that the City was in the financial position to give
every department head a vehicle to take home however he was not against having one available
for use during business hours.
Alderman Besco asked if the vehicle would have the City's logo on it. Mayor Prochaska stated
that this has not been done at this point. Alderman Besco suggested that this be looked at in the
future.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -6 Nays -0 Present -1
Munns -aye, Ohare -aye, Spears- present, Sticka -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye, Kot -aye
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Alderman Kot stated that it was strange seeing Alderman Anderson in the audience. Alderman
Kot thanked him for a job well done and stated that it has been a pleasure working with him. This
was seconded by Alderman Sticka who also welcomed Alderman Ohare to the Council.
Mayor Prochaska thanked all the present and retiring elected officials for the wonderful job they
have done and he stated that he looked forward to working with everyone for the next four years.
He also stated that he felt the City had a good working body of people who have the best interest
of the City in mind.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to adjourn and reminded the Council and audience there
were refreshments available in the conference room. So moved by Alderwoman Spears;
seconded by Alderwoman Burd.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
Minutes submitted by:
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Jacquelyn Milschewski,
City Clerk City of Yorkville, Illinois
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Whereas, the one bright color of these war torn areas was the brave little red
poppy growing and blooming on the edges of the trenches, in the ragged shell holes, on
the graves of those men buried in Flanders Field, with remembrances of the cheery
bright red flowers returned to America with our boys, the poppy becoming the symbol
a f,�`, of the dead, their memorial flower, and the sign that the high ideals for which these
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Whereas, a double significance was attached when disabled veterans quickly'`
learned to assemble poppies while growing well again, with the American Legion and
' Auxiliary being united in their efforts to help the hospitalized veterans within our state
_ who make these bright red poppies for distribution, fulfilling a desperate need, with
money taken in over expenses being returned to the veterans and their families through
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1 : ' Whereas, to Flanders Field we add Pearl Harbor, Korea, Viet Nam, Grenada,
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Whereas, the days of May 15, 16, and 17, 2003 have been selected as "Poppy sv,
Awareness Days" in the United City of Yorkville to honor our war dead by wearing a
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Therefore, I, Arthur F. Prochaska, Jr., Mayor of the United City of Yorkville do y
hereby proclaim "Poppy Awareness Days" in the United City of Yorkville, and request
all citizens to observe these days by wearing a Poppy and making contributions for this
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Dated this 1.3 day of May, 2003, A.D.
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councils with providing citizen training, especially of children, in
emergency preparedness and life supporting first aid, including Community.
Emergency Response Team (CERT) training; and
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is vital to the efficient operation of public works systems and programs 4 _
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depends on these facilities and services; and _
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as their planning, design, and construction, is vitally dependent upon the <M'
efforts and skill of public works officials; and
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who staff public works departments is materially influenced by the
people's attitude and understanding of the importance of the work they
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Now, therefore, I, Arthur F. Prochaska, Jr., Mayor of the United,,
City of Yorkville, do hereby proclaim the week of May 18 through
_ May 24 as "National Public Works Week" in the United City of A �
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recognize the contributions which public works officials make every day
to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
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April 22. 2003
Mayor Art Prochaska
United City Of Yorkville
Dear Mayor:
I would like to express my thanks for the outstanding
service I received from your Scott Leezer on Tuesday April
the 15th when I phoned the City.
I-phoned the City hall about .a problem I had withflushing
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of a fire hydrant the day before.
Within a half hour Scott called me back and asked if he
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could come out and talk with me. when he arrived Scott assured
mehe would take care of everything that afternoon. I asked
himabout two street signs we have trying to get Primus Corp. to,
get put up for a year and a half. Scott said he would look
into that alos.
By 300PM that afternoon my yard had been repaired -and
the street signs were up on the light poles.
To top it offScott called me the next moring to check
if everything was done to my satisfaction.What great service
from a great City I have moved into.
Thank you , Scott and the City of Yorkville ....
Jack & Helen "Morgan,
1345 Chestnut Circle
Fox Hill Yorkville
2003 Appointments to Committees /Commissions
COMMITTEE/ FOR A TERM TERM
COMMISSION NAME OF: EXPIRES
Plan Commission Tom Lindblom 4 Years May 2007
Plan Commission Anne Lucietto 4 Years May 2007
Plan Commission Clarence Holdiman 4 Years May 2007
Plan Commission Al Trotsky 1 Year May 2004
Human Resource Sylvia Kurtz 3 Years May 2006
Human Resource Diana Lento -Reidy 3 Years May 2006
Human Resource Wendy Gatz 3 Years May 2006
Human Resource Kay Engler 1 Year May 2004
Fire & Police Comm. Jim Jensen 3 Years May 2006
Library Board Carol LaChance 3 Years May 2006
Library Board Kelly Murray 3 Years May 2006
Library Board Joseph Gruber 3 Years May 2006
Park Board David Cathey 5 Years May 2008
Park Board Van Truman 5 Years May 2008
Park Board Richard Korinek 4 Years May 2007
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Park Board - School District Bob Pilmer 2 Years May 2005
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Zoning Board of Appeals Ryan Woods 5 Years May 2008
Fagade Committee John Cordogan 3 Years May 2006
Fagade Committee Richard Scheffrahn 3 Years May 2006
CITY OF YORKVILLE
MONTHLY TREASURERS REPORT
FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH
AS OF MARCH 31, 2003
FUND BALANCE REVENUE EXPENSE TRANSFER BALANCE
General 1,228,590.05 393,630.74 397,607.88 17,626.00 1,242,238.91
Water 270,226.39 101,341.68 48,019.00 (17,141.00) 306,408.07
Wtr Impry Exp 2,534,490.27 32,925.96 166,628.23 (2,390.00) 2,398,398.00
Motor Fuel 264,950.56 14,550.06 15,599.98 0.00 263,900.64
Mun. Bldg. 92,736.68 3,933.00 29,701.15 0.00 66,968.53
Sewer Maint. (125,801.94) 49,111.30 15,784.62 (7,042.00) (99,517.26)
Sanitary Sewer 877,919.96 88,400.50 4,241.59 2,792.00 964,870.87
Land Cash 308,873.95 13,262.50 1,185.00 0.00 320,951.45
Land Aquistion 58,392.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 58,392.24
Working Cash 113,203.34 .115.07 0.00 0.00 113,318.41
South Sewer 10,673.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,673.50
Trust & Agency (410,103.65) 199,509.33 135,330.11 0.00 (345,924.43)
Debt Service 4,004.26 4,039.00 20,244.16 0.00 (12,200.90)
PD Capital 11 5,485.09 0.00 1,155.00 18,000.62
PW Capital 91,308.98 7,150.00 0.00 5,000.00 103,458.98
Fox Indus. 89,963.74 52.27 0.00 J 0.00 90,016.01
TOTAL 5,420,788.86 913,506.50 834,341.72 0.00 5,499,953.64,
Robert J. Allen
Treasurer