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City Council Minutes 2002 10-08-02 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. OCTOBER 8.2002. i Mayor Prochaska called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. i ROLL CALL Clerk Milschewski called the roll. Ward I James Present Sticks Present Ward II Burd Present (arrived 7:05), 1 p - '6s o a K.ot Present c�-o Ward III Anderson Present Munns Present Ward IV Besco Present (orc`- ► >> 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 Administrator Graff noted a change to the agenda under the Economic Development Committee report. He stated that item 91 had been adopted at the September 24, 2002 City Council meeting. Alderwoman. Spears noted a change to page 23 of the bill list. A check for $650.00 was incorrectly issued to Richard Marker Associates and should have been issued to ICCL This was for reviewing the preschool building in the Heartland development. The Richard Marker check was voided and reissued to ICCI. Another item of note on the bill list was on page 32 and was a reimbursement for Waubonsee Community College in the amount of $269.15. Alderwoman Spears suggested that further discussion was needed before this check was issued. -- COMMITTEE MEETING DATES Public Works Committee 630 P.M., Monday, October 28, 2002 City of Yorkville Conference Room 800 Game Farm Road Economic Development Committee 7:00 P.M., Thursday, October 17, 2002 City of Yorkville Conference Room 800 Game Farm Road Administration Committee 6:30 P.M., Thursday, October 10, 2002 City of Yorkville Conference Room 800 Game Farm Road Public Safety Committee 6:30 P.M., Thursday, October 24, 2002 City of Yorkville Conference Room 800 Game Farm Road CITIZEN COMMENTS Greg Dlabach, 24 Hickory Court, stated that he was attending the meeting as a representative of the Friends of Waubonsee and stated that he was available to answer any questions regarding the upcoming referendum. t Mayor Prochaska asked if anyone on the Council would like to further discuss the referendum even though it was not listed on the agenda. He commented that he felt the funds- from the referendum looked to be well placed. Alderman Munns commented that it was discussed at that last City Council meeting to vote to either support the referendum or not. Alderman Sticks stated that he was under the same understanding as Alderman Munns and asked if this should be a resolution. Mayor Prochaska stated that college representatives did ask at the last meeting for a motion of support for the referendum. i The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council - October S. 2002 - uaee 2 i A motion was made by Alderman Munns to consider supporting the Waubonsee Community College referendum as presented by Waubonsee Community College; seconded by Alderwoman Burd. Treasurer Allen asked if there was a legal problem for any employee of the college to make a statement on the issue. Alderwoman Burd stated that if Mr. Allen was referring to her, she had asked City Attorney Kramer about this and he told her that since she is not the owner of the college that there wasn't a problem with her discussing the referendum. Alderman Munns stated that anyone speaking as a "Friend of Waubonsee Community College:" is different than speaking as an employee of the college. Alderwoman Surd stated that she questioned those who spoke at the last City Council meeting regarding their representation of the college and they explained that they meant to represent themselves as Friends of Waubonsee Community College not as officials of the college. They were all members of the group as well as being part of the administration. Mr. Dlabach clarified that the Community College Act is different that the public school code and allows employees of a college to act as advocates for the institution as long as it is not while they are on the job. Alderman Sticka emphasized that the referendum will not cause a tax increase but will be funded through growth of the area and he stated that he supported that referendum. Alderman Kot stated that even though the Council has discussed this before it was not on the evening's agenda and he too was under the understanding that this item was going to be on the agenda He questioned how the Council should move ahead with this because there wasn't public notice that the Council would be voting on this item. Mayor Prochaska stated that it was his interpretation from the City Attorney that because it is not a matter of dollars effecting the City but rather an opinion of the Council it can be added. Alderman Kot commented that in the future he would like to see items such as this on the agenda so that the citizens of Yorkville would be aware that the Council was voting on it. Mayor Prochaska commented that the vote could be tabled to the next City Council. Alderwoman Burd commented that a vote of support would not affect anything but would be telling the public the Council's opinion of the referendum. She compared the college's bond situation to a car loan that is paid off, income remains the same and the money from the car loan can now be used towards purchasing something new. Alderman Mums commented that he spoke with some of his constituents and there were no complaints or negative criticism regarding the referendum. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0 Abstain -1 Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Anderson -aye, Besco- abstain (arrived as the vote was being taken), Burd-aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye PRESENTATIONS Kendall Neighbors for Open Space, Clean Water & Clean Air Dick Young addressed the Council. He stated that it was forty -years ago that he was speaking on behalf of a referendum for the formation of the Kendall County Forest Preserve District, which passed in every township. Now he is speaking on behalf of a referendum to borrow money and issue bonds to acquire lands for the Forest Preserve in an effort to preserve theses natural areas for future generations. He turned the floor over to Jason Pettit, Director of the Kendall County Forest Preserve District. Mr_ Pettit distributed a fact sheet for the referendum that will be on the ballot November 5, 2002_ He explained that the District is going for a $5 million bond referendum and noted a table in the flyer that showed how this would effect the County's taxpayers. He explained that the District will use the money to purchase land from willing sellers and they will not use their powers of condemnation. The types of property they are looking to obtain are areas along the Fox River, creeks, woodlands and wetlands. He stated that the Forest Preserve District and the Kendall Neighbors for Open Space are asking for the support of the City Council. He asked if there were - any questions. Mayor Prochaska clarified that the funds would be used to acquire lands not purchasing development rights. Alderman James asked Mr. Pettit if he has seen Yorkville's Comprehensive Plan, which targets areas for parks. Mr. Pettit stated that he had seen the report but was not very familiar with it. Alderman James introduced Mr. Pettit to the City's new Director of Parks & Recreation, Laura Brown and he suggested that they work together. li The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council - October 8. 2002 - na eg_3 Alderman. Sticka asked if Kendall County had the least percentage of open space of the neighboring counties. Mr. Pettit pointed out a chart in the brochure, which indicated that public open space in nearby counties. He stated that the chart includes other areas such as State Parks and Park Districts along with Forest Preserves. He indicated that Kendall County is on the bottom rung of the ladder when it comes to Forest Preserves with about 600 acres. He stated that the District would like to acquire 400 to 600 more acres if the referendum passes. Alderman Kot asked if the District had land selected for purchase and Mr. Pettit indicated that they have identified the types of areas but they do not have a list of specifics. _ Mayor Prochaska asked if the District was willing to work with municipalities in joint ventures to obtain grant dollars. Both Mr. Young and Mr. Pettit indicated that they would like to match as many state dollars to the referendum fiords as possible. Mayor Prochaska commented that this is an important issue to Kendall County as land is being purchased for development. He noted that Yorkville has boundary agreements with two municipalities, which mention working with other parties such as the Forest Preserve District in an effort to maintain open space. There were no further questions or comments and Mayor Prochaska thanked Mr. Pettit and Mr. Young for their presentation. PUBLIC HEARINGS PC 2002 -12 Kvlvn's Ridge Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to go into public hearing for PC 2002 -12 Kylyn's Ridge: AMG Homes, Inc. on behalf of Inland Land Appreciation Fund, L.P., petitioners, request to annex to the United City of Yorkville and rezone from Kendall County A -1, Agricultural to United City of Yorkville R -2 One - Family Residence District and Preliminary Plan Review. The real property consists of approximately 69.83 acres that is located on Faxon Road, west of Cannonball Estates, Bristol Township, Kendall County, Illinois. So moved by Alderman James; seconded by Alderman Sticka.. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays -0 Anderson -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James - aye, Kot -aye, Munn -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye i Chad Gunderson of AMG Homes gave the Council a short presentation. He AMG Homes has purchased lots and built 11 i homes on the property on the corner of Cannonball and Faxon Roads. They have a contract with Inland to purchase seventy acres west of this property in order to build a similar subdivision of about 134 homes. The layout of the development is similar to Cannonball Estates. The lots are 12,000 square feet or larger. They agreed with the Park Board to contribute land and linear access to a possible additional park. They have nine acres for detention and open space purposes. They have buffered the adjoining property with fifty feet of space that will be owned by the homeowners association_ Mayor Prochaska asked if there were any questions or comments from the public. There were none. Mayor Prochaska asked if the City Council had any question or comments. There were none. Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to close the public hearing. So moved by Alderwoman Spears; seconded by Alderman Anderson. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays -0 Besco -aye, Burd aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Anderson-aye PLANNING COMMISSION /ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL/SIGN REVIEW BOARD — Mayor Prochaska noted that there was no report because the Plan Commission hadn't met this month. He reminded everyone that the nest meeting was October 9, 2002 at the Beecher Center at 7:00 P.M. and that there would be a public hearing to discuss the Moser development, The Grande Reserve. He indicated that the door would open at 6:00 P.M. in order for concerned individuals to register to address the Plan C ommissi on. The hearing would be until 10:00 P.M. and if all the questions were unable to be addressed, the meeting would be continued on October 16, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. Another Plan Commission meeting will be on Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber to discuss the Heartland Circle Preliminary Plat. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council - October S. 2002 - uage 4 MINUTES FOR APPROVAL A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting from September 24, 2002: seconded by Alderwoman Spears. i Alderman Anderson noted a typographical error on page 2 under the Planning Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals, second paragraph. It incorrectly reads Route 46 instead ofRoute 47. The minutes were approved as corrected I Motion approved by a viva voce vote. BILLS FOR APPROVAL A motion was made b Alderwoman Spears to approve the of the bills listed on the Y P aPPr' Pig Invoice Register 4214 dated October 3, 2002. Checks in the amount of $429,016.39(vendor), $92,790. 1 0(payroll period ending 9/21/02), for a total of $521,806.49: seconded by Alderman Anderson. I Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays -0 Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot =aye, Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, Spears -aye, Anderson -aye REPORTS ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report. MAYOR'S REPORT Certificate of Achievement for Police Officer Certification Mayor Prochaska presented Jeffery Johnson and Patricia Cemekee with Certificates of Achievement for receiving their Police Officer Certification. The two completed their officer training and received certification from the University of Illinois Police Training Institute (PTI) on September 6, 2002. He welcomed them to the Yorkville Police Department. Chief Martin presented them with their certificates from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Board, which allows them to be police officers in the State of Illinois. He thanked them for the good job they did at PTI and welcomed them to the department. Radium Compliance Project Plan Mayor Prochaska explained that Attorney Roy Harsch has historically worked for the City of Yorkville in regards to water and sanitary issues. He prepared the documents to get Yorkville into radium compliance in the late 1980's. It was brought to the Mayor's attention that IS& Harsch should be officially reappointed as the attorney for the Radium Compliance Project Plan so when he is working on the project he is officially representing the City. Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to reappoint Attorney Roy Harsch of Gardner, Carton & Douglas for the Radium Compliance Project Plan. So moved by Alderman Anderson; seconded by Alderman Munns. Administrator Graff noted that the Mayor will be receiving a formal engagement letter from Mr. Harsch disclosing whom he works with. Mr. Harsch also works with other entities such as the Yorkville - Bristol Sanitary District and Fox Metro. Mr. Harsch has been working with Mr. Graff and Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI) to get the documents together for the Illinois Environmental Protection. Agency (IEPA). With this reappointment, he will be officially representing Yorkville in negotiations for compliance. Mr. Graff noted Mr. Harsch's hourly rate for government agencies is $345.00/hour and his rate for outside of theses agency is somewhere between $400.00 to $500.00/hour. Mr. Graff stated that Mr. Harsch would be at the next COW meeting to outline his scope of service and presenting his credentials. Alderman Sticka asked if Mr. Harsch has billed the City lately and Mr. Graff stated that he has _. not given the City his billable hours. The City, on City Attorney Kramer's recommendation, notified Mr. Harsch regarding the non - compliance issue. After Mr. Harsch read all the documents from EEI and notified the City that its time for him to come on board. Alderwoman Spears asked if the Council should wait to vote on the reappointment until after they receive Mr. Harsch's letter. Mr. Graff stated that Attorney Kramer has recommended getting Attorney Harsch on board as soon as possible because there are issues currently pending with the IEPA. Mayor Prochaska explained that when Yorkville changed its design for compliance the IEPA sent a letter recognizing that the project will not be done by the compliance date in 2003. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council -October S. 2002,2002 - nape 5 The City has continued to move forward on this project in an effort to come into compliance but it needs to have a legal voice with the IEPA. He also noted that Mr. Harsch has had a previous relationship with the City. Mr. Graff noted that Attorney Kramer has used Attorney Harsch in the past to help with letters regarding the compliance issues. Mayor Prochaska noted that the City Council's approval could be subject to the engagement letter. Alderman Anderson asked for clarification on the engagement letter and Mr. Graff explained that it is a disclosure letter also outlining his scope of work and costs. The City has received similar letters from Attorney Kramer and Seyfarth & Shaw. Alderman Sticka stated that he felt that Mr. Harsch was thoroughly versed in Yorkville's situation. He asked what budget line item would be affected by Mr. Harsch's fee. Mr. Graff j stated that this would come out of the Water Department budget under the Radium Compliance Plan which is part of the $1 million grant the City received from the United Stated Environmental Protection Agency. I Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays-0 Sticka -aye, Anderson -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye Spears -aye CITY CLERK'S REPORT (Resolution) 2002 -35 Authorizing the Denutv Clerk to Accent Election Nominating Petitions City Clerk Milschewski reported that while she was at the Illinois Municipal League Conference in September she attended the Municipal Clerks of Illinois session where it was recommended that the City authorize someone to assist the City Clerk in distributing and receiving election - nominating petitions. She recommended that the Deputy Clerk be authorized to assist in the process. Anyone requesting or returning petitions would have to see the City Clerk or Deputy Clerk and it was recommended that no other individuals handle this information. i Clerk Milschewski requested a motion for the approval of a resolution authorizing the Deputy Clerk to accept election - nominating petitions and related documents as presented by the City Clerk. So moved by Alderman Kot; seconded by Alderman James. Mayor Prochaska commented that the City Attorney stated that technically the Deputy Clerk has this ability if the City Clerk so gives it. The resolution clarifies that this is the only person who has the ability. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays -0 Anderson -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka aye CITY TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurer Allen requested a motion for the approval on the Monthly Treasurer's Report for August 2002 as presented. So moved by Alderman Anderson; seconded by Alderwoman Burd. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays -0 Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Anderson -aye, Besco -aye, Burd aye, James -aye, Kot -aye Treasurer Allen congratulated Finance Director Traci Pleckham on the birth of her daughter_ CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Finance Director Mr. Graff reported that Mrs. Pleckham is on maternity leave for the next four weeks however she is available for consultation while she is at home. Mr. Graff is documenting the hours (per the labor attorney) that Mrs. Pleckham is providing to the City while she is on leave. Muscular Dystrophy Donation Mr. Graff reminded the Council that Deputy Clerk D'Anna was taking donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in remembrance of Cathleen Walker, Mayor Prochaska's sister, who passed away. She would like anyone interested in contributing to contact her by October 11, 2002. FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT No report. i The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council - October S. 2002.2002 - nage 6 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Hydrant Flushing Eric Dhuse reported that the Water Department would be flushing fire hydrants October le through October 27 from 6:00 A.M to 6:00 P.M. He stated that signs would be placed in the areas being flushed and suggested that residents of these areas let their outside water spigot or a sink run for awhile before washing clothes. CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT Chief Martin gave the following reports: Traffic Calming Sergeant Diederich was attending Traffic Calming classes at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. He will assist Mr. Dhuse with traffic calming projects. School Resource Officer Officer Helland completed School Resource Officer and Juvenile Specialist classes. DUI Presentation Officers Stroup and Klingel gave a Driving Under the influence (DUI) presentation to the Girl Scouts at Circle Center Intermediate School. They demonstrated sobriety testing and what is done when someone is suspected of a DUI. Homecoming The Yorkville High School Homecoming went well. There was some property damage reported so the Police Department was meeting with the school to develop preventative measures for the future. Security Seminar Chief Martin and Mayor Prochaska will be attending a Security Seminar October I P and 12 2002 in Rosemont. Security issues including national security will be discussed. DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION Laura Brown reported that the next Park Board meeting would be October 14, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. at the Beecher Center and that she is working on getting everything organized. COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORT Human Resource Commission Alderwoman Spears reported that HRC received applications for eleven street names. They will be forwarding this information to Public Works, City Engineer Joe Wywrot, Kencom and the Post Office so that they can verify if the names can be used Once this is drone the list will be given to the City Council for approval. Aurora Tourism Bureau Alderwoman Burd reported that Sue Voss from the Aurora Tourism Bureau will be attending the Administration Committee meeting to discussing renewing the City's contract with them. Dam Meeting Mayor Prochaska reported that there was a Dam Meeting on October 3, 2002. The Illinois Department of Resources and an engineering firm presented four design possibilities for the Glen Pahner Dam. The most popular design consisted of four steps and a bypass around the steps. The closest example of this type of dam is in South Bend, Indiana. The bypass area would consist of pools and chutes for water activities. Another idea discussed was installing pylons for a future footpath over the Fox River. The engineering firm met with Mayor Prochaska and Ms. Brown and walked along the river at Riverfront Park. The engineer stated that he hoped to have another concept, based on comments from the meeting and those from Mayor Prochaska and Ms. Brown to present at the next meeting on November 7, 2002. Treasurer Allen commented that it was nice to see that the name of the Glen Palmer Dam is being retained. COM IITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT July & August Water Reports A motion was made by Alderman Kot to accept the July and August 2002 monthly water reports; seconded by Alderman Besco. Motion approved by a viva voce vote. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council - October 8. 2002 - uage 7 Walnut Street Final Balancin Chang Order A motion was made by Alderman Kot to approve Change Order No. 1 with an increase in the amount of $4,691.20 for the Walnut Street Roadway Improvement Project as recommended by the City; seconded by Alderman Sticka. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays -0 Surd aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Anderson -aye, Besco -aye - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT (Ordinance) 2002 -34 Annexing Pronerties A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to approve an ordnance annexing properties to the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois owned by Galena Yorkville, L.L.C; seconded by Alderman Anderson. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays -0 Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Anderson -aye, Besco -aye, Surd -aye, James -aye (Ordinance) 2002 -35 Authorizing Execution of the No h ate Annexation Agreement A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to approve an ordinance authorizing the execution of an Annexation/Planned Unit Development Agreement of Galena Yorkville, L.L.C. an Illinois Limited Liability Company and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement; seconded by Alderman Besco. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -9 Nays -0 Spears -aye, Sticka-aye, Anderson -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Prochaska aye (Ordinance) 2002 -36 PC 2002 -18 Shang - Rezone of 691 Bridge Street A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to approve an ordinance granting rezoning for Jeffrey A. Spang and Sandra. L. Spang from R -2 One Family Residence District to B -1 Limited Business District; seconded by Alderman James. I Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays -0 Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Anderson -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James aye, Kot -aye (Ordinance) 2002 -37 PC 2002 -19 Peterson - Rezone of 609 Brid Street A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to approve an ordinance granting rezoning for Roberta. A. Peterson from R -2 One Family Residence District to B -1 Limited Business District; seconded by Alderman Kot. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays -0 Sticka -aye, Anderson -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye May. June & July 2002 Building Permit Reuorts A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to accept the monthly building reports for May, June and July 2002 as presented; seconded. by Alderman Munns. Motion approved by a viva voce vote. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT Monthly Police Renorls for August 2002 A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to accept the monthly police reports for August 2002 as presented; seconded by Alderman James. i Motion approved by a viva voce vote. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT (Resolution) 2002 -36 Weather Warning Siren Fee A motion was made by Alderwoman Spears to approve a resolution authorizing a Weather Warning Siren Fee and imposing said fee upon new development; seconded by Alderman Sticka. 4 � The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council - October 8. 2002 -Wage 8 Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays -0 Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Anderson -aye, Besco -aye Land Cash Prouosal A motion was made by Alderwoman Spears to approve an agreement between Thompson Appraisals and the United City of Yorkville for valuation services in an amount not to exceed $3,500.00 with an annual review fee not to exceed $1,500.00; seconded by Alderman James. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays-0 James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears- aye, Sticka -aye, Anderson -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye (Ordinance) 2002 -38 Establishing the Office of Executive Director of Parks & Recreation A motion was made by Alderwoman Spears to approve an ordinance establishing the office of Executive Director of Parks and Recreation in the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Munns. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays -0 Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye Salvation Armv Golden Diner's Agreement A motion was made by Alderwoman Spears to approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the Salvation Army Golden Diner's Nutrition Program and the United City of Yorkville; seconded by Alderwoman Burd It was noted that there were minor corrections; page 1 item 2 the word "date" should be "day; page 2, item 2, line 3 should read "the hours of 7:00 am. to 2:30 p.m. "; page 3 item 12 "abode" should be "abide" and on page 4 under the Mayor's signature, Yorkville is spelled incorrectly. The Memorandum of Agreement was approved as corrected. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays -0 Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Anderson -aye, j Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot aye i ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Kelly Kramer Mayor Prochaska congratulated Kelly Kramer on passing her bar examination. United Methodist Church Alderman Munns reported that the United Method Church would be having a ground breaking on October 27, 2002 at 1:30 P.M. He invited everyone to attend. Patricia Lindner Alderwoman Burd reported that Representative Patricia Lindner spoke to the Girl Scouts along with Kay Hatcher regarding leadership and citizenship. She encourages the young ladies to become active in politics. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to adjourn. So moved by Alderman Anderson; seconded by Alderwoman Spears. i Motion approved by a viva voce vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M. Minutes submitted by: -- I Jacquelyn Milschewski, City Clerk City of Yorkville, Illinois CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 8, 2002 i PLEASE SIGN IN! NAME: ADDRESS: Il -K 0o 0 CvAb 6:1.v 0 b "spo Lki f M fAbotJ (Jl Cw %S SA IQ s, Y a2(cuti� SIGNIN KEN DA Kendall County Forest Preserve District Mission Statement: How Much Will the Referendum Cost Taxpayers? L- F O REST PR - IDISTRICT i --g-SERVE The mission of the Kendall County Forest Preserve District is to Estimated Estimated Estimated Cost preserve and manage natural areas and open spaces, provide envi- Value of Home Monthly Cost Annual Cost Over zo Years 4p ronmental education, and offer recreational opportunities for $1oo,000 home o.67¢ $8 $160 �� t Kendall County residents. $i5o,000 home $1.03 $12.35 $ ++ 7 On November 5, zooz, Kendall County residents will be asked to $175,000 home $1.21 $14.50 $290 ote on a referendum authorizing the issuance of $5,000,000 of gen- c al obligation bonds for the Kendall County Forest Preserve Dis- $zoo,000 home $1.38 $16.50 $330 ,.rict to acquire land and improve preserves. Proceeds from these $25o,000 home $1.85 $zz.z5 $445 ` bonds will purchase an estimated 40o -600 acres of open space. 28o acre farm with home and $3.46 $41.50 $830 ► , iii, outbuildings PUBLIC OPEN SPACE ACREAGE �!. :. Y OF NEARBY COUNTIES Distribution of Property Tax Dollars Kendall ® 3,700 How $loo was typically distributed in zoos DeKalb ® 4,000 DuPage 26,000 Township $6.67 Forest Preserve . Obligation • • Referend Grundy ® 4 County $9.76 - • • ' • • Kane 16 000 — Schools $63.75 Misc. Districts . Nonpartisan Electio W ill 503000 Park District $2.31 Fire District $6.35 Community College $4.67 Library District $1.49 Cities and Villages $4.23 NO TAXPAYER FUNDS WERE USED TO PRINT THIS BROCHURE Kendall County Forest Preserve District no West Madison Street PRSRT STD Yorkville IL 6o56o U.S. POSTAGE Phone (630) 553'4 PAID Permit No. 163 Elmhurst, IL The Aux Sable Creek is a high quality stream of southern Kendall County. Photo courtes of RV PR , GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND -r r REFERENDUM QUESTION: Shall the Kendall County Forest Preserve, Z4 . i ' y is _ District Illinois barrow move an general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed 000 000 to acquire lands ur- �.- - X59 a b q Y P chase and not b condemnation and im- :,. Y ,. - prove lands to enable the District to pre- serve and manage water resources, establish _ - - -_ -- - - -_ -- - - - - -- - - -- - -� The Fox River and its tributaries are high quality natural resources. natural corridors along rivers and Streams, Open space provides children an opportunity to learn about and ex -' .,, ( , Preservin o en s ace and establishing nature corridors al rivers perience the natural wonders of their local community, g p p g alo improve forests watershed lands an other . -- d h and streams protects water quality and wildlife habitat. ------- - - - - -- - ______ natural areas, protect land along the Fox _ River , preserve and restore wildlife habitat, enhance flood control, fishing access, bird watching and other recreational areas, and y provide education programs, all in accor- r . dance with the purpose authorized byte R Downstate Forest Preserve Act of the State Y 1 of Illinois as amended and with all ex pen- By preserving and j connecting natural ditures subject to an annual audit? areas native wildlife 1 has adequate ` r R habitat to live and r thrive in rapidly urbanizing areas. Woodlands are home to an abundance of plant and animal life, These = , natural areas rotes# air unlit provide oxygen and are the habitat yg P quality, p A. needed to maintain biological diversity. I cv y If successful, the Kendall County Forest Preserve District will use the bond revenue to purchase an estimated 400 -600 acres of open space from willing sellers. The District will i f ocus on acquiring these types of open space: Wetlands are critical natural resources that provide wildlife habitat i 0 Woodlands j and purify water. Wetlands store and infiltrate rainfall into the a Nature corridors along the Fox River and its : ' Open space provides a number of recreational opportunities such as ground, thereby helping to prevent flooding and to protect sources of j tributaries and the Aux Sable Creek picnicking, hiking, fishing and bird watching where people can enjoy drinking water_ Expansion of current Forest Preserves the outdoors. -- J m Natural areas such as wetlands and prairies CITY OF YORKVILLE MONTHLY TREASURERS REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST AS OF AUGUST 31, 2002 FUND BALANCE REVENUE EXPENSE TRANSFER BALANCE General 1,415,674.23 430,107.05 571,283.79 0.00 1,274,497.49 Water 237,104.51 66,118.85 48,429.82 0.00 254,793.54 Wtr Impry Exp 47,515.34 2,824,081.98 86,468.52 0.00 2,785,128.80 Motor Fuel 266,189.30 17,449.90 7,925.47 0.00 275,713.73 Mun. Bldg. 96,802.08 3,900.00 4,641.29 0.00 96,060.79 Sewer Maint. (122,308.36) 50,607.35 20,294.29 0.00 (91,995.30) Sanitary Sewer 806,697.66 96,992.50 20,159.86 0.00 883,530.30 Land Cash 238,796.65 10,774.00 1,185.00 0.00 248,385.65 Land Aquistion 74,137.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 74,137.00 _ Working Cash 112,129.96 192.65 0.00 0.00 112,322.61 South Sewer 10,673.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,673.50 Trust & Agency (420,817.25) 131,793.07 203,084.94 0.00 (492,109.12) Debt Service (142,528.03) 22,059.88 61,296.79 0.00 (181,764.94) PD Capital 25,156.19 4,350.00 10,567.56 0.00 18,938.63 PW Capital 88,192.38 11,700.00 23,399.00 0.00 76,493.38 Fox Indus. 373,737.39 502.49 81,976.43 0.00 292,263.45 TOTAL 3,107,152.55 3,670,629.72 1,140,712.76 0.00 5,637,069.51 obert J: Allen v Treasurer