City Council Minutes 2002 01-22-02 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 22.2002.
Mayor Prochaska called the meeting to order at 7:03 p-m. and led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Clerk Milsehewski called the roll.
Ward] James Absent
-- Sticka Present
Ward It Burd Present
Kot Absent
Ward III Anderson Present
Munns Absent (arrived for Executive Session at 8:00 P.M.)
Ward IV Besco Present (arrived at 7:15 P.M.)
Spears Present
- QUORUM
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
Alderman Sticka indicated that item one under the Administration Committee report should be an
item under the Public Works Committee report.
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, February 21, 2042
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Public Safety Committee 6:30 P.M., Thursday, January 24, 2002
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Administration Committee 6:30 P.M., Thursday, February 14, 2002
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Chuck Roberts of 305 E. Maine Street, Yorkville addressed the Council to inform them that Vic
Santucci from the Max McGraw Fish and Wildlife Foundation would be speaking at Aurora
University on January 29, 2002 at 7:00 P.M in the gym. The program was about effects of dams
on the ecosystem.
PLANNING COMMISSIONMONING BOARD OF APPEALISIGN REVIEW BOARD
No report,
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting
for January 8, 2002; seconded by Alderwoman Spears.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve the minutes of the Committee of the
Whole meetings for December 20, 2001 and January 8, 2002; seconded by Alderwoman Spears.
Alderwoman Spears noted a correction on page 2 of the COW minutes from December 20, 2001.
Under "Additional Business" it should read that ComEd was faxed regarding a streetlight not a
stoplight.
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Mayor Prochaska asked for the minutes to be approved as corrected.
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
17,2002- Checks in the amount of $522,709.50(yendor), $85,801.21(payroll period ending
1/12/02) total $608,510.71: seconded by Alderwoman Anderson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes4 Nay& -0
Burcl-aye, Sticka-aye, Spears -aye, Anderson -aye
REPORTS
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report-
MAYOR'S REPORT
Blackberry Creek InterceaMr
Mayor Prochaska reported that there would be a public viewing of the Blackberry Creek
Interceptor project on January 29, 2002. The viewing will be at City Hall from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00
P.M. A representative from Walter Deuchler Associates will be available for questions. A letter
was sent out to the residents who live along Blackberry Creek informing them of the viewing.
He also reported that City Administrator Graff was scheduled to meet with Brook MacDonald,
executive director of the Blackberry Creek Conservation Foundation, and their watershed
manager, Kesnia Rudensuik, on January 28, 2002 to discuss the project.
Coffee with the Mavor
Mayor Prochaska reported that "Coffee with the Mayor" would be held on February 2, 2002 at A
Novel Place in Countryside Center from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Mayor Prochaska thanked St. Joseph's Cabinetry for hosting the event in January.
He stated he discussed several items over coffee with residents. One concern was the debris
outside Export Packaging on Route 47 and he stated that City Inspector Bill Dettmer was looking
into this.
Prairie Parkwav Resolution
Mayor Prochaska reported that he had an updated draft of the Resolution of Support for the
Prairie Parkway. The draft includes the verbiage that the Council discussed at the Committee of
the Whole meetings. This item will be on the agenda for the Town Meeting on January 31, 2002.
He proposed to discuss the verbiage of the Resolution at the Town Meeting and ask for input
from the residents.
He requested that at the February 5, 2002 Committee of the Whole meeting, the Council go into a
special session of the City Council to consider this resolution. The end of the official comment
period is February 10, 2002 and he would like the Council to make some kind of statement by
that date.
Alderwoman Burd added to the Mayor's report by stating that she attended the Republican
Woman's Candidate Forum at Cross Lutheran Church. Nineteen candidates attended and only a
few of them were absolutely against the road The majority of them saw the need for it
Mayor Prochaska added that the Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution of support for the
highway.
Joint Plan Commission and Citv Council Meeting
The mayor reported that the joint Plan Commission and City Council meeting that was scheduled
for January 23, 2002 has been cancelled and rescheduled for January 30, 2002. There were no
comments or conflicts from the Council.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report
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CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
No report.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
No report.
FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
No report.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Eric Dhuse reported that he received new fiberglass doors for the chlorine rooms.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORT
No report
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Prochaska had one item of new business. He received a letter from the County Forest
Preserve District requesting the City look at the possibility of collecting impact fees for open
space for the forest preserve. The mayor stated that he wanted to get a legal opinion from the
City Attorney. The City does collect Land Cash fees, which are used for open space. The mayor
questioned if the City could collect an additional fee or if this would cut into the Land Cash fee.
Alderman Sticka questioned what Forest Preserve District this was for and the mayor clarified it
was for Kendall County. Mayor Prochaska also stated that he would like to know this was a
countywide program.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Engineerins Proposal - Southern Water Service Area
A motion was made by Alderman Besco to approve the Agreement for Consulting Engineering
Services with Engineering Enterprises, Inc., for the Southern Service Area Feasibility Study
(Water) and Summary Report not to exceed $24,000.00 and to authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the said agreement. (Note: Wyndam Deerpoint has agreed to pay for this study);
seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Mayor Prochaska asked Mr. Graff about Wyndam Deerpoint's offer to pay for the study and Mr.
Graff stated that the City received documentation supporting this offer. The City will do a
recapture agreement for the cost of this
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -5 Nays -0
Burl aye, Spears -aye, Sticka aye, Anderson -aye, Besco -aye
Meter Reader Equipment Purchase
A motion was made by Alderman Besco to approve the purchase for the meter reader equipment
from US Filter not to exceed $6,300.00 as presented by the Director of Public Works; seconded
by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -5 Nays -0
Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Anderson -aye, Besco-aye, Burd -aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Oswe:? o/Yorkville Boundary Legal Description
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to approve the legal description and map for the Village
of Oswego and the United City of Yorkville boundary agreement as presented; seconded by
Alderman Besco.
Alderman Sticka commented that the City Engineer reviewed the legal description for the
Council and he agreed with the mayor's one alteration.
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Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -5 Nays -0
Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Anderson -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
i No report
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to go into executive session for the purpose of discipline,
performance or dismissal of a specific employee. He asked that the City Clerk, City
Administrator and City Attorney be included in the session. So moved by Alderman Besco;
seconded by Alderman Anderson.
Treasurer Allen asked why he was not included and Mayor Prochaska stated that the issue under
discussion did not deal with the Treasurer's position.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -5 Nays -0
Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Anderson-aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye
The Council returned to regular session and there was no fiuther action to be taken. Mayor
Prochaska asked Alderman Munns, who joined the Council during the Executive Session, if he
had any additional business and he did not.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to adjourn. So moved by Alderman Besco; seconded by
Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:34 P.M.
Minutes submitted by:
Jacquelyn Milschewski, City Clerk
City of Yorkville, Illinois
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