City Council Minutes 2002 01-08-02 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. JANUARY 8.2002.
Mayor Prochaska called the meeting to order at 7:09 pm. and led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Clerk Milschewski called the roll.
Ward I James Present
— Sticks Present
Ward II Burd Present
Kot Present
Ward III Anderson Present
Munns Absent
Ward IV Besco Present
Spears Present
OUORUM
A quorum was established.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Mayor Prochaska welcomed guests and asked those present to enter their name on the attendance
sheet provided.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
Public Works Committee 6:30 P.M., Monday, January 28, 2002
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Economic Development Committee 7:00 P.M., Thursday, January 17, 2002
City of Yorkville Conference Room
— 800 Game Farm Road
Public Safety Committee 6:30 PAL, Thursday, January 24, 2002
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Administration Committee 6:30 P.M., Thursday, January 10, 2002
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
No comments.
PLANNING COMMISSION /ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL/SIGN REVIEW BOARD
No report.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve the minutes of the City Council meetings
for December 13, 2001 and December 27, 2001; seconded by Alderwoman Spears.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderwoman Spears to approve the bills from the bill list dated January 4,
2002. Checks in the amount of $91,416.45(vendor), $83,783.17(payroll period ending 1/4/02)
total $ 175,199.62: seconded by Alderwoman Anderson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Sticka -aye, Spears -aye, Anderson -aye
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REPORTS
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Executive Session
Mayor Prochaska noted that there was an amendment to the agenda. The Executive Session was
cancelled.
Appointment Zoning Board of Appeals
Mayor Prochaska entertain a motion to approve the appointment of Ryan Woods to the Zoning
Board of Appeals. So moved by Alderman Anderson; seconded by Alderwoman Surd
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye Andersouraye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye
Appointment to Kencom
Mayor Prochaska entertain a motion to approve the appointment Chief Harold Martin to the
Kencom Operations Board So moved by Alderman Sticka; seconded by Alderwoman Spears.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Spears -aye, Sticka -aye Anderson -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye
Town Meeting
Mayor Prochaska reported that the Town Meeting that the Council is planning for the end of
January has been moved from Tuesday, January 29, 2002 to Thursday, January 31, 2002. The
meeting will be at 7 :00 P.M. in the Perkins Room at the Beecher Center. There will be a
presentation on the property standards. Mayor Prochaska asked for input from the members of
the Council for other subjects for discussion. He asked Alderman Sticka if there was something
that could be presented about the cable TV issue. Also, the up- coming garbage contract might be
discussed.
Alderman Sticka stated that it would be a good time to receive comments from citizens regarding
the cable service that they have been receiving. He stated that it was his understanding that
AT &T Broadband has merged with Comcast. The AT &T people claim to be going forward with
the updating of their infrastructure.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
City Treasurer Allen entertained a motion for the approval of the Monthly Treasurer's Report for
the month of November 2001 as presented. So moved by Alderman Anderson; seconded by
Alderman Kot.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays-0
Spears -aye, Sticka -aye Anderson -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
No report.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
No report.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT
New Candidates
Chief Martin reported that 21 individuals returned applications. The orientation and power test
for the candidates will be January 19, 2002. The written test will be January 26, 2002. The
results will be back in approximately two weeks and after that the Fire and Police Commission
will begin oral interviews.
Ser eant and Lieutenant Tests
The written promotion test for sergeant and lieutenant will be February 18, 2002. When the
results are received, approximately two weeks later, the Fire & Police Commission will begin
interviews.
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Pension Board
Within the next two weeks, the election for the other two members of the Police Pension Board
should be held. That will complete the Board.
FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORT
No report.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Backhoe Repair - Patten Tractor & Enuinment
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to authorize the repair of the 416B Caterpillar backhoe not
to exceed $8,000.00 as presented by the Public Works Director, seconded by Alderman Besco.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays-0
Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Anderson -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
Contract for Vision Validation
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve the Visual Standards and Consultation
Contract with National Vision Consultants Ltd., not to exceed $2,500.00 as recommended by the
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to approve;
seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays-0
Sticks aye, Anderson. -aye, Besco -aye, Burd aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye
Police Reuorts for November 2001
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to accept the November 2001 Monthly Police
Reports as presented by the Chief of Police; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Citizen's Police Academv Chili Dinner
Mayor Prochaska informed everyone that the Citizen's Police Academy had an upcoming Chili
Dinner. He thought it was February 9, 2002 and stated he would confirm the date.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to adjourn. So moved by Alderman Besco; seconded by
Alderman Sticks.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 7:23 P.M.
Minutes submitted by:
Jacquelyn Milschewski, City Clerk
City of Yorkville, Illinois
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