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City Council Minutes 2001 03-22-01 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 THURSDAY, MARCH 22. 2001. Mayor Prochaska called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Clerk Simmons called the roll. Ward I James Present Sticka Present Ward II Burd Present Kot Present Ward III Anderson Present Munns Present Ward IV Sowinski Present Spears Present QUORUM A quorum was established. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Mayor Prochaska welcomed those present and asked them to introduce themselves and to enter their name on the attendance sheet provided. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA None. COMMITTEE MEETING DATES Public Works Committee 7:00 P.M., Monday, April 16, 2001 City of Yorkville Conference Room 800 Game Farm Road Economic Development Committee 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 17, 2001 City of Yorkville Conference Room 800 Game Farm Road Public Safety Committee 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, March 27, 2001 City of Yorkville Conference Room 800 Game Farm Road Administration Committee 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, April 10, 2001 City of Yorkville Conference Room 800 Game Farm Road CITIZENS COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARING PC 2000 -21 Fields of Fox Hill A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to go into Public Hearing for PC 2000 -21 Fields of Fox Hill (Formerly Davis Downs). Dresden Properties, Inc. and Dr. William Davis and Cheryl Davis, petitioners seeking to annex into the United City of Yorkville and re -zone from Kendall County "A" Agricultural to United City of Yorkville R -2, one family residence district; seconded by Alderman Sticka. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye. City Administrator Nanninga stated the developer asked that the public hearing be continued until the meeting of April 26, 2001. Minutes of the Reqular Meeting of the City Council - March 22, 2001 - Page 2 Attorney Kramer recommended that a publication notice be done as a courtesy to the residents. A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to table the Public Hearing to the April 26, 2001 City Council meeting with a re- notice to all the necessary parties; seconded by Alderman Munns. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Munns -aye. Modifications to the zoninq for R -1, to allow Well or Septic (not both) in an R -1 Zoninq District A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to go into Public Hearing for modifications to the zoning for R -1, to allow well or septic (not both) in an R -1 Zoning District; seconded by Alderman James. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Munns -aye, Sticka -aye. Mayor Prochaska stated the Plan Commission still has not given their recommendation. He stated public comments will be taken. There were none. A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to close the Pubic Hearing for modifications to the zoning for R -1; seconded by Alderman Burd. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye. PLANNING COMMISSION /ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS /SIGN REVIEW BOARD No report. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the City Council minutes of March 8, 2001; seconded by Alderman Sticka. Motion approved by a viva voce vote. A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the Committee of the Whole minutes of March 1, 2001; seconded by Alderman Sticka. Motion approved by a viva voce vote. BILLS FOR APPROVAL A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve the bills from the bill list dated March 16, 2001, checks in the amount of $235,838.76 (vendor), $79,646.22 (payroll period ending 3/10/01), total $315,484.98; seconded by Alderman Sowinski. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye. REPORTS ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney Kramer reported that Enron's Attorneys contacted him around 5:00 this afternoon. They said they might be breaking ground sometime in August. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Prochaska recognized Officer Rich Hart for completing training and receiving his Master Firearms Instructor Certificate. Minutes of the Regular Meetina of the Citv Council - March 22, 2001 - PaQe 3 Attorney Kramer read a written statement from Mayor Prochaska regarding the TIF for the Fox Industrial Park. Mayor Prochaska asked the written statement be included as part of the minutes. CITY CLERK'S REPORT No report. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurer Allen requested a motion to approve the Treasurers Report for the month of February 2001. A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to approve the Treasurers Report for the month of February 2001 as presented; seconded by Alderman James. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Anderson -aye, Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye. TreasurerAllen expressed his excitement over the renovation project at the old county courthouse. He thanked all those who have supported it. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Administrator Nanninga stated the last week of April will be Keep America Beautiful. He said the spring clean up will be April 23 to April 27 where they will take two additional cans or bags, two large items and unlimited yard waste in kraft bags. He said there will also be a white goods pick up that same week and will take two tires without rims. He said that week is also regular brush pick up. CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT Lieutenant Martin reported that Officer Hart not only completed his training to become a master firearms instructor, he's also been selected commander of the countywide Special Response Team police unit. He reported that Miss Teen Illinois Brittany Richmond will be present at the DARE graduation ceremonies March 29. He reported there will be a Beverage, Alcohol, Seller, Server education training on Monday March 26 at the Beecher Centerfrom 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. co- sponsored by the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce. COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORTS Alderman Burd reported she attended the Aurora Tourism Council meeting. She stated they are working with the Kane County Forest Preserve District to identify land that they thought could be used to the benefit of tourism. She suggested to them that they contact the Kendall County Park District to see if there would be a similar situation in our area that could be developed to help us draw more tourism dollars in to the Yorkville area. She reported the Facade Committee met and unanimously voted to give $5,000.00 in funds to the Masonic Temple. OLD BUSINESS Alderman Munns asked a question regarding the Committee of the Whole meeting on March 1 where he brought up a couple of issues on the light that will be put up at Sycamore. Administrator Nanninga stated he would have to get back to him tomorrow. NEW BUSINESS None. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT No report. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS October, November & December 2000Building Department Reports A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to accept the Building Department Reports forthe months of October, November and December, 2000 as presented; seconded by Alderman Sowinski. Minutes of the Regular Meetinq of the Citv Council - March 22, 2001 - Page 4 Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORTS (Ordinance) 2001 -10 Noise Ordinance A motion was made by Alderman Kot to approve the Noise Ordinance as presented; seconded by Alderman James. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Munns -aye. Alderman Kot gave a verbal and visual update on the Weather Warning Sirens and Lightening Detection System. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORTS (Resolution) 2001 -9 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund URMFJ Early Retirement Incentive Pro A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve a Resolution adopting the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IRMF) Early Retirement Incentive Program as provided in Section 7 -141.1 of the Illinois Pension Code for all city employees effective April 30, 2001 and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said resolution on behalf of the United City of Yorkville; seconded by Alderman Sticka. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Munns -aye, Sticka -aye. (Resolution) 2001 -10 Amortization Period for IMRF Early Retirement Incentive Program A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve a Resolution to adopt an amortization period for IMRF Early Retirement Incentive of five (5) years and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said resolution on behalf of the United City of Yorkville; seconded by Alderman Sticka. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye. (Ordinance) 2001 -11 First Time Home Buvers Pro A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement and certain documents in conjunction with the First time Home Buyers Program and related matters and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents on behalf of the United City of Yorkville; seconded by Alderman Sticka. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, - Kot -aye. (Ordinance) 2001 -12 Cable TV Franchise Extension A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve an Ordinance amending the previous Ordinance granting a franchise for a cable television system in the United City of Yorkville which extends the terms of the current franchise agreement 120 days beyond the current expiration of March 31, 2001 and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said Ordinance on behalf of the United City of Yorkville; seconded by Alderman Munns. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye. Minutes of the Reqular Meeting of the City Council - March 22, 2001 - Page 5 ADDITIONAL BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m.; seconded by Alderman Anderson. Motion approved by viva voce vote. By: Deborah K. Simmons, City Clerk City of Yorkville, Illinois CITY COUNCIL TNIEETING 3 -.2-o 1, PLEASE SIGN IN! �tA.,ivxE: � � v J .ADDRESS: Ve:� 6G I am deeply disappointed in the Kendall County Board's decision not to support the TIF for the Fox Industrial Park. Until Tuesday I had received indication from only one Board Member that he was opposed to the TIF. For the months following the City's announced proposal to create the TIF area Council Members, staff, and I have had occasions to speak with Board Members, and it was my impression that they were generally favorable to it. Of course, for me at least, these discussions were secondary to discussions on how the City might give support or partner with the County on other issues, such as the City's support for the County Sales Tax, partnering to get a bike trail - through the county along the Fox River, and asking for the City's plans to upgrade the streets and streetscape around the Old Court House. I believe that a partnership with, and support for the County is important. The City has and will continue to work with the County in good faith. I do believe, however, that support and partnership need to be bi- directional. Also disappointing was a comment made suggesting that this was an inappropriate use of a TIF and that it is the City's responsibility to repave its streets. A TIF is an economic development tool whereby incremental taxes from a given area are reinvested in that same area. Incremental revenues are intended only to fund public improvements, which shall induce new business and /or expansion of existing business. As has been stated previously, the Fox Industrial Park was built before many of the current standards were in place and simple repairs would only be a temporary cosmetic solution. Although some repaving and streetscape improvements are included in this project, by far, the bulk of the work will be to replace existing streets with new ones rebuilt to standards that exceed the original construction including replacing, upgrading and providing new drainage as necessary. I would like to thank the businesses located in the Fox Industrial Park for their integrity, patience, and dedication to Yorkville. They have remained loyal to our community, although sometimes frustrated, as the City has struggled to find a way to provide for the necessary infrastructure improvements. They have asked for nothing more than to get these infrastructure improvements done. In fact, since the announcement of this project several have approached the City with plans to upgrade or expand their facilities. These upgrades and expansions would increase the overall EAV (Equalized Assessed Value) of the Park thus helping to expedite the repayment of this project. Finally, I would like to reiterate my belief that this TIF represents the best interest of the taxpayers of Yorkville and that it will be a benefit not only for the City, but also for the greater community at