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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 The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council - January S. 2 - uage 2 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. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council - January & 2002 - uaM3 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 8, 2002 PLEASE SIGN IN! NAME: ADDRESS: i i i SIGNIN