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City Council Minutes 2001 08-23-01 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. AUGUST 23.2001. Mayor Prochaska called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Clerk Milschewski called the roll. Ward I James Present Sticka Present Ward 11 Burd Present Kot Present Ward III Anderson Absent Mums Present Ward IV Besco Present Spears Present QUORUM A quorum was established- INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Mayor Prochaska welcomed those present and asked them to enter their name on the attendance sheet provided. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA Alderman Sticka made a change to the agenda by tabling Item 2 (PC 2001 -03 Bristol Club & Bristol Station) of the Economic Development Committee Report. The Council had just received the PUD earlier in the evening and some of the Aldermen hadn't had a chance to look at it. He asked that it be tabled until the next City Council meeting. Mayor Prochaska moved Items 3 and 4 of the Mayor's Report (acknowledging Officers Stroup and Helland) into the presentation section after Tim O'Malley's Eagle Scout presentation. COAE%HTTEE MEETING DATES Public Works Committee 6:30 P.M., Monday, September 17, 2001 Public Works Building 610 Tower Lane Economic Development Committee 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 18, 2001 City of Yorkville Conference Room 800 Game Farm Road Public Safety Committee 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, August 28, 2001 City of Yorkville Conference Room 800 Game Farm Road Administration Committee 6:30 P.M_, Tuesday, September 11, 2001 City of Yorkville Conference Room 800 Game Farm Road CITIZEN COMMENTS: None. PRESENTATIONS: — Eagle Scout Proiect Tim O'Malley from Boy Scout Troop 40 gave a presentation of his Eagle Project, which was the clearing of a nature trail along the Fox River at the Riverfront Park. In July 2001, Mr. O'Malley, along with his fellow scouts, friends and family, cleared a 400 -foot trail, 15 to 20 feet wide along the river. He presented before and after photographs for the Council to view. Mr. O'Malley thanked everyone who helped him. Mayor Prochaska thanked him for his project because it was very important to Yorkville and the riverfront and he signed Mr. O'Malley's Eagle Project paperwork The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council - August 23.2001- page 2 Scout Leader, Mike Skinner, explained that becoming an Eagle Scout is the highest rank a scout can attain and that less than 2% of Boy Scouts achieve the rank. He also stated that most scouts are generally seventeen and in their junior year of high school when they achieve the rank but Mr. O'Malley is just entering his freshman year. Mr. Skinner complemented him for progressing in scouting so rapidly. He also stated that most Eagle Projects take awhile to put together but this one came together quickly. Mr. Skinner said that Mayor Prochaska approached by Mr. O'Malley about the natural trail. Mr. O'Malley got on the project it right away so that it could be completed for the Riverfront Festival. Mr. Skinner stated that it was a hard project and he was proud of Mr. O'Malley for getting it together is a short amount of time and at such a young age. Mr. Skinner stated that now Mr. O'Malley has to go before a board of review of other scout leaders and present his project before he is awarded the Eagle Scout Rank. Recog nition of Officer Samuel Stroup Mayor Prochaska and Police Chief Harold Martin presented Police Officer Samuel Stroup with a certificate of achievement for his receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from Aurora University on May 1, 2001. Mayor Prochaska congratulated Officer Stroup. He commented that the City of Yorkville encourages its police officers along with all its employees to work on higher education. He stated that it shows their dedication to the city that they are willing to do this while working a full-time job and having a family, etc. &ecqgnition of Officer John Helland Mayor Prochaska on behalf of the United City of Yorkville and the Police Department recognized Police Officer John Helland for his performance above and beyond the call of duty on July 19, 2001 while assisting an individual who attempted to commit suicide. The mayor thanked Officer Helland for taking the time and effort and for putting himself into the situation. Chief Martin added that Officer Helland heard about a woman who had been speaking with a counselor about committing suicide. He approached the woman who denied that she was contemplating suicide. Officer Helland broke communications with her but about thirty minutes later tried to locate her because he was concerned for her well being. Officer Helland found that she was at a local hotel and when the owner let him in her room, he found the victim had tried to commit suicide with alcohol, drugs and a utility knife. His actions saved the woman's life. The _. chief complemented Officer Helland for his commitment to the community. PUBLIC HEARING #1 PC 2001 -13 Heartland in Yorkville Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to go into a Public Hearing regarding PC 2001 -13 Heartland in Yorkville, petitioner Richard Marker - PUD amendment to relocate clubhouse and swimming pool to lots #70 and 971. So moved by Alderman Sticka: seconded by Alderwoman Burd. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0 Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka-aye City Attorney, Dan Kramer, stated that anytime the city does an annexation agreement it is required by Illinois statute to hold a Public Hearing on that agreement. This Public Hearing is because the original agreement is being amended. The purpose of the amendment is to move a swimming pool from lots that were zoned business into the residential portion of the subdivision. The petitioner, Richard Marker had no comments. The mayor opened the floor for questions or comments. There were no comments. The mayor entertained the motion to close the public hearing for PC 2001 -13. So moved by Alderman Sticka: seconded by Alderman Besco. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays -0 Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James-aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye PUBLIC HEARING #2 Prairie 2001 -14 Garden Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to go into a Public Hearing for PC 2001 -14 PUD Amendment - Prairie Gardens, Petitioner: Windham Homes, seeking to modify the path of the trail. So moved by Alderman Sticka: seconded by Alderman Munns. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting pf the Citv Council - August 23.2001- nape 3 Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0 Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Besco -aye Mr. Kramer stated that there were three or four little changes in the agreement. He turned the floor to Tom Grant, attorney for S &K Development. Mr. Grant stated that his clients are in the process of developing the property and it does not appear that the trail system will work. They are asking the city to amend the original plan, which included a trail system that would go around the entire development. Because of the heavy woods on the west and south sides of the development, it was determined that the trail is not workable. Mr. Grant stated that the developer would like permission for the following changes: 1. Eliminate the trail on the south property line. 2. Provide an easement for a future path along the west property line. The developer will grade this easement but will not install the path. The area will be prepared if the city wants to install a path in the future. 3. Provide an easement from the northwest corner of the property running through the property east to west providing a connecting leg or "finger- link" to the development's sidewalk system. 4. Eliminate the path on the north line thus eliminating the need for a fence on the north side of the development. 5. Be allowed a credit from the city toward the required Land -Cash Contribution for the west and "finger -link" easement. Mayor Prochaska clarified that the Land -Cash Ordinance will be adjusted to provide for the fact that there will be less credit given or more dollars. Mr. Grant stated that this was correct but that the amount was still up in the air. He asked that the council approve the amendment tonight and then Joe Wyrot, City Engineer, could work out the actual dollar amount. Mayor Prochaska opened up the floor for comments and questions. i Alan Barrow asked if any trees would be removed along the west property line. Mr. Grant said - hopefully no, that the idea is to have a wandering path along the tree line and only remove shrub trees. Mr. Barrow asked if according to the current plan would any trees be removed? Richard Shepard with the engineering firm working on the development reiterated Mr. Grant's answer. Mayor Prochaska clarified if Mr. Barrow meant before the change in the PUD or after? Mr. Barrow stated that he wanted to know if the change was denied tonight, would trees be removed? Mr. Shepard stated that the current way the PUD is written trees would need to be removed in this one spot to put the trail in. The mayor asked if there was anyone else that had a question or comment. Alderman James stated that there was some discussion about an interior trail in the center of the development and he wanted to know if this was still in the plans. 'Mr. Grant stated he was not sure if the trail will be put in. If it is, it will be at the developer's expense. There were no other questions or comments. Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to close the public hearing for PC 2001 -14 PUD amendment. So moved by Alderwoman Spears: seconded by Alderman James. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0 - James -aye, Kot aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye PLANNING COMMISSION /ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL/SIGN REVIEW BOARD No report MINUTES FOR APPROVAL Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to accept and approve the City Council meeting minutes of August 9, 2001. So moved by Alderman Besco: seconded by Alderman James. Motion approved by a viva voce vote. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council - August 23, 2001- rage 4 BILLS FOR APPROVAL A motion was made by Alderwoman Spears to approve the bills from the bill list dated August 17, 2001. Checks in the amount of $266,820.72(vendor), $77,575.56(payroll period ending 7/28/01) total $344,396.28: seconded by Alderman Munns. City Treasurer, Robert Allen, noted that on page 7 of the report, the Sales Tax Rebate indicates the rebate is for April, July, August and September. He stated that this was incorrect and should be for March, May, June and July. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0 Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Besco -aye PRESENTATIONS Human Resources 2000 Annual Reuort Mayor Prochaska apologized to the Human Resource Commission (HRC) for overlooking their presentation earlier in the agenda. He turned the floor over to LuAnne Peters - Co Chair of the commission. Their report was accompanied by a slide presentation. Ms. Peters introduced the members of HRC: Alderwoman Rose Spears -Ad Hoc, former Police Chief, Tony Graff - Ad Hoc, Doug Trumble (not present), Bob James, Rose Kahle, Sylvia Kurtz, Diane Lento -Riedy and Wanda Ohare. She thanked Alderwoman Spears for her support and attendance at every meeting and she welcomed Police Chief Harold Martin. Ms. Kurtz reported on the reports that HRC heard: 1. The Monthly Census Report - Mayor Prochaska and former Chief Graff kept them up to date about the information that was being processed from the Census. 2. Relay for Life - LuAnne Peters and Mayor Prochaska attended the event. 3. Career in Law Enforcement Presentation - Alex Scarpetta gave the presentation. 4. Clock Tower Report - Mayor Prochaska brought up the idea for a millennium project so HRC had Gerald Fritzen give a presentation on the possibility of installing a clock Tower in Yorkville. HRC learned that this would be a costly project so it is on hold. They are working with Sue Swithin from the Park Board who is looking into putting together a project in which local business contribute to the clock. 5. Liaison reports from the Library Board and Park Board - Wanda Ohare attends the Library Board meetings and Ms. Kurtz attends the Park Board meetings; they then - report back to HRC. Diana Lento -Riedy reported on the following information that HRC reviewed: 1. Census information 2. Community Technology Gram 3. Kendall County Survey Ms. Lento -Riedy also reported on the projects that HRC supported: 1. Red Ribbon Week - the group planted tulips and supported community efforts during the week. 2. Safe to Learn Grant - provides extra academic and social help for students. The project has spearheaded a community wide effort in the area of safety. 3. Teach Reach Grant - the community will have an after school program for students in grades K - 12. Yorkville Police Department, Human Resource Commission, YMCA and School District #115 are sponsoring the project. 4. Character Counts - they continue to be advocates an supporters of program. Rose Kahle reported on the projects that HRC has initiated: 1. Youth Service Board Grant - they worked to insure that the Pinewood project would be extended. The Pinewood project started Pinewood Park on Route 126 and it has since been moved to the riverfront. They are hoping to build new projects and they - are hoping that students will come down after school and use the resources that they have. 2. Clothing Pantry - HRC has talked with people at Cross Lutheran and they interested in helping them out trying to find space for a clothing pantry to supplement the food pantry. LuAnne Peters reported on the projects that HRC has initiated: 1. Woman of the Year - HRC nominated Jeaness Medin, director of the food pantry, award in March 2001. 2. Millennium project - HRC tried to initiate the building of a clock tower, clock or millennium park. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council - August 23.2001- na%e 6 Wanda Ohare reported on issues and projects facing HRC: 1. FIRC has no budget - they do a lot but they have no money and it is difficult to accomplish something without money. They asked the Council for city budget funds. 2. Special Thanks - HRC expressed their thanks to two of their strongest supporters, Alderwoman Spears and former Police Chief Tony Graff 3. Recognition Awards - they would like to pursue recognition awards for community members based on the Six Pillars of Character. In closing, LuAnne Peters stated that the City Council was the one to vote HRC into being and the community has benefited from it. She thanked the mayor for his wonderful ideas and his help in keeping HRC abreast of projects. Mayor Prochaska asked Ms. Peters about a project that the HRC did not mention regarding the naming of streets. Ms. Peters stated that the project was started in 2001 and was not on this report for 2000. She stated that HRC is looking at naming streets in Yorkville after deserving residents. Ms. Peters invited anyone interested to come to their meetings on the first Thursday of the month at 5:45 P.M. The mayor thanked HRC for coming and presenting the report. He stated that the citizens of Yorkville need to realize that there are fine people like the members of HRC who volunteer to make community better. He expressed his appreciation for their work. The mayor mentioned that there will be an opening on the board so that anyone interested should either call or drop him a note stating their interest. Alderwoman Spears added that the volunteers on the Human Resource Commission are very dedicated and they put a lot of effort into what they do. She reminded everyone that the group is looking for a small trailer or office for the Clothing Pantry. She stated that there are many people in Kendall County in need of clothing as well as food. She also added that LuAnne Peters is retiring so she can spend time with her family and she expressed her thanks to her. REPORTS ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report. MAYOR'S REPORT Joint COW and City Council Meeting Mayor Prochaska announced that there will be a joint COW and City Council meeting on September 6, 2001. The City Council meeting for September 13, 2001 is cancelled due to the IML, Conference. He encouraged the alderman to attend. Riverfront Festival Mayor Prochaska stated that on Saturday, August 25, 2001, the Hometown Days Committee will be cleaning up Riverfront Park, moving equipment and installing fencing for the Riverfront Festival. The mayor encouraged anyone who could help to join them Saturday. He also stated that they were looking to have a city booth but he didn't have the sign -up sheet with him so he would be contacting the Council during the week. He had a sign -up sheet for volunteers to sell wristbands, which are sold to anyone over 21 years of age who wants to purchase alcoholic beverages. The wristband program has helped keep trouble at the festival to a minim and the mayor has been complemented by venders and visitors on how well Yorkville's festival is run. The proceeds from the wristbands are split between the police department, Citizens Police Academy and the sheriffs department. The mayor mentioned that the following events were taking place on Friday, the last Music Under _ the Stars for the season, the County's "Cruise Night" at the public safety center and the first home game of the Yorkville Foxes. Proclamation of "School is Onen" The mayor proclaimed and made everyone aware that school is open. He asked people to be very careful because there are children out and about in the A.M. and P.M. He asked everyone to be aware of the kids and help keep them safe. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council - August 23.2001- Da ee66 Coffee with the Mavor The mayor will be having "Coffee with the Mayor" at the Riverfront Park Saturday, August 25, 2001 from 8:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. CITY CLERK'S REPORT No report CITY TREASURER'S REPORT No report. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT No report. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Mayor Prochaska stated the Eric Dhuse had submitted a written report to the Council and he asked Mr. Dhuse if there were any highlights he wanted to mention. i Mr. Dhuse stated that the department had re- striped all the crosswalks in town and they were also getting ready for the Riverfront Festival. CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT Police Chief Martin reminded everyone of the schools being open and asked people to drive safely. He stated that the Police Department had officers holding over on the midnight and day shifts approximately an hour each to watch the school areas and areas where the children would be crossing streets. He also mentioned the second "Cruise Night" and stated that the Sheriff's Department was expecting quite a few people to turn out for the event. Chief Martin stated that the Fire and Police Commission would be meeting on August 27, 2001 at 6:00 P.M. COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORT Alderwoman Burd stated that she attended the County Board meeting. The only thing she felt that would affect Yorkville directly would be the problems the County is having with the Courthouse Renovations. The opening has been postponed to September 21, 2001 and they are hoping to meet that time frame. Alderman Kot reported that he attended the KENCOM 911 Executive Board Meeting on August 22, 2001. They reviewed the fiscal year 2002 budget, which has to be approved by the Executive Board. It is then sent to the Kendall County Board for approval. Another item was that the director reported that there has been a major reconfiguration project with the "911" center and it is basically complete at this time expect for a few minor things that need to be taken care of. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT No report. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT (Resolution) 2001 -48 PC 2001 -10 Woodworth Estates A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to approve the resolution for PC 200 1- 10 Woodworth Estates Final Plat for Unit 3: seconded by Alderman Kot. Attorney Tom Grant stated that there are two things to be considered, one the final plat and second is the development agreement and he did not see the second item on the agenda. City Attorney, Dan Kramer, stated that there was a motion for the second item. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council - August 23. 2001 - naC2 7 Mr. Grant had a comment on the final plat. He stated that he had a revised plat. He stated that Jim Olson who prepared the final plat showed that the building set back line was modified on Lots 4 and 5. The developer is asking that the council allow this change which was due to the flood plain. Instead of having a zigzag line, 20 feet was taken of both lots. He stated that he discussed this with the City Administrator and Mr. Graff did not have a problem with this change. Mr. Graff said due to the uniqueness of the problem that as long as it is clearly indicated on the plat the city will give the building department guidelines to follow the 20 -foot set back. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0 Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye i Woodworth Estates Subdivision Development Agreement A motion was made by Alderman Sticka authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute Woodworth Estates Subdivision Development agreement: seconded by Alderman James. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0 Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye (Resolution) 200149 PC 2001 -12 Inland Office Center A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to approve a Resolution for PC 2001 -12 Inland Office Center, Final Plat of subdivision: seconded by Alderman Munns. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0 Sticka -aye, Besco -aye, Burd aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye (Resolution) 2001 -50 PC 2001 -13 Heartland in Yorkville A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to approve the Resolution for PC 2001 -13 Heartland in Yorkville: Final Plat for Unit 2 and 3: seconded by Alderman Kot. Motion was approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0 Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye (Ordinance) 2001 -44 Amendment to PC 2001 -13 Heartland in Yorkville A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to approve an Ordinance for the amendment to PC 2001- 13 Heartland in Yorkville's PUD agreement allowing relocation of the clubhouse and swimmin pool to Lots #70 and #71: seconded by Alderman Besco. Motion was approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0 Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye Execution of Amendment to Heartland Annexation and PUD Agreements A motion was made by Alderman Sticka authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute first amendment to Heartland Subdivision Annexation and Planned Unit Development agreement: seconded by Alderwoman Burd. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0 Surd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Besco -aye (Ordinance) 2001 -45 Amendment to PC 2001 -14 Prairie Gardens A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to approve an Ordinance for the amendment to PC 2001- 14 Prairie Garden's PUD agreement to modify the trail system; seconded by Alderman Munns. Alderman Sticka commented that the trail was part of an agreement between the Park Board and the developer. The Plan Commission voted against the change by a close vote, they felt the original plan should not have been changed. Alderman Sticka feels that the current proposal makes more sense than the original plan. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0 James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye Execution of Amendment to Prairie Gardens Annexation and PUD A motion was made by Alderman Sticka authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute first amendment to Annexation and Planned Unit Development agreement for Prairie Garden: seconded by Alderman James. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council - August 23.2001- nape 8 Motion was approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0 Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye (Ordinance) 200146 SSA 2001 -03 for Fog Highland Subdivision A motion was make by Alderman Sticka to approve the Ordinance creating a Special Service Area (SSA) for the Fox Highland Subdivision: seconded by Alderman Besco. Motion was approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays-0 Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye (Ordinance) 2001 -47 Enabling Ordinance for SSA 2001 -03 Fox Highlands A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to approve the enabling Ordinance for a back -up Special Tax Service Area for Fox Highland Subdivision: seconded by Alderman Besco. Motion was approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0 James -aye, Kot -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT Minutes for Annroval A motion was made by Alderman James to accept the Public Safety Committee minutes as presented for June 26, 2001 and for July 24, 2001: seconded by Alderman Munns. Motion approved by a viva voce vote. Police Report A motion was made by Alderman James to approve the June monthly Police Reports as presented: seconded by Alderman Kot. Motion approved by a viva voce vote. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT No report. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS -- None. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to adjourn. So moved by Alderwoman Burd: seconded by Alderman Kot. Motion approved by a viva voce vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M. Minutes submitted by: Jacquelyn Milschewski, City Clerk City of Yorkville, Illinois CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: R�-3 cosz 3 � PLEASE SIGN IN! NAMF'. ' &a-e� ;:(ldnlA�a ��4K Linn -Je-F�eu �J J ADDRESS: v O-d- �' Olc'K v ic.G6 �Z— , m li SIGNIN I r T P60 WP 4ol CT 91 z I z i le al Q.vi II I -:Z�N 6f VO L) c r> 6 7 Roman Resource Commission Memhers: .] _ k Q I i Rose Speers - Ad Hoc _tr Chief Anton Graff -Ad Hoc LuAnne Peters - Co Chair • Doug Trumble - Co Chair - ° Bob lames - Member • Rose Kahle - Member • Sylvia Kurtz - Member • Diana Lento -Riedy - Member • Wanda Ohare - Member .] _ k Q I i Activities - Support- Direction °1 • Reports we have heard Information we have reviewed • Projects we have worked on • Support we have offered • Ideas for the future/ -Reports we have heard. • Monthly Census Reports • Relay for life • Career in Law Enforcement Presentation - Alex Scarpeta • A presentation from Gerald Fritzen on the possibility of installing a clock tower in Yorkville • Liaison reports from Library Board and Park Board Liaisons — Wanda ohare serves as our Library Board Liaison — Sylvia Kurtz is our Park Board Liaison ra Information we have reviewed • Census information • Community Technology Grant [not receiuedl • Kendall County Survey Projects actively supported • Red Ribbon Week - We planted tulips and supported community efforts • Safe to Learn Grant - - This provides extra academic and social help for our at -risk students — This project has spearheaded a community wide effort In the area of safety. • Teen Reach Grant — Thanks to the support of groups like the Human Resource Commission, our community will have an after school program for students in grades K -12. — This project Is being sponsored by Yorkville police Department, Human Resource Commission, YMCA, and Schnnl n1driet M15. 3 Projects actively supported (B) CHARACTER COUNTS!., - we continue to he advocates and Supporters of this community -wide program. Projects we have initiated: • Youth Service Board Grant - We worked to insure that the Pinewood project would he extended. Clothing Pantry - We have worked with Cross Lutheran in an effort to help develop a clothing pantry to supplement our food Pantry in Yorkville. 4 Projects we have initiated: • Woman of the Year Award - The Human Resource Commission nominated leaness Medin for the Woman of the Year award which she received this ]tear. • Millennium protect - we have tried to initiate the building of a clock tower, clock or millennium park. Currently we have requested a response from the community. Issues and projects for facing the NBC • We have no huduelL — We request a budget In order to Initiate projects and to conduct investigations • Special Thanks to two of our strongest supporters, Chief Anton Graff and Ms. Rose Speers for their ongoing support and leadership. • The HBO would like to pursue recognition awards for community members. These could be based on the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. 5 UNITED CITY of YORKVILLE County Seat of Kendall County 800 Game Farm Rd. Yorkville, IL 60560 630 - 553 -4350 Director of Public Works Report for Mavor and Citv Council AuLyust 22, 2001 The following is a list of accomplishments that either have or will be completed by September 1 st . • We are in the process of outfitting our new trucks with light bars and snowplows. • We have re- configured our leaf plow to fit the Backhoe and are in the process of fitting a snowplow to our skidsteer to assist in the snow removal in parking lots and sidewalks. • Scheduled brush pick -up will be completed the week of August 31 '`. • Preparations for Riverfront festival are ongoing by the Parks Department and will be completed by August 31'. • The yearly seal -coat project has been completed in conjunction with the engineering department • The west alley paving is complete and the sidewalk connecting the west alley and South Main St. parking lot should be completed by Friday August 24'. • We have performed 264 locates through the J.U.L.I.E organization from July 1 st through August 22, 2001. • The water and street departments repaired a water main break in the 300 block of East Washington St. • The sewer department is in the process of repairing problem or broken manholes throughout the city. • All crosswalks and City of Yorkville parking lots are freshly striped except the east alley lot, which will be completed before the Riverfront festival. Respectfully submitted, /richuse Director of Public Works