City Council Minutes 2000 03-23-00 MINUTES OF THE REGU MEETIN 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 23, 2000.
Mayor Prochaska called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Deputy Clerk Marker called the roll.
Ward I Callmer Present
Sticka Present
Ward II Burd Present
Kot Present
Ward III Anderson Present
Dockstader Present
Ward IV Sowinski Present
Spears Present
OUORUM
A quorum was established.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Mayor Prochaska welcomed those present.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Attorney Kramer stated that Undesser has not responded as yet and the Undesser Annexation
Agreement issue was to be tabled.
The Tower Ordinance should be under Administration Committee Report and taken off of the
Public Works Committee Report.
COMMITTEE MEETING DATES: j
Public Works Committee 6:45 PM, Monday, April 17, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Economic Development Committee 7:00 PM, Tuesday, April 18, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Public Safety Committee 6:30 PM, Monday, March 27, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
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Administration Committee 6:30 PM, Tuesday, April 11, 2000
j City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
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CITIZENS COMMENTS
Lisa Welz spoke, stating she wanted to thank the City Council for the Ordinance on School
Transition fees. She is a fairly new resident and read today in the paper about School Board
members being reluctant to pass the Resolution for School Transition fees and wanted to say she
was grateful for the school transition fees on behalf of her children, and thanked the Council
again.
I PUBLIC HEARING
None
PLANNING COMMISSION /ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
None
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
March 9, 2000; seconded by Alderman Anderson.
On a voice vote all present voting aye. Motion carried.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve the bill list dated March 17, 2000 in the
amount of $279,691.84 (vendor), $70,433.56 (payroll), for a total disbursement of $350,125.40;
seconded by Alderman Sowinski.
On a roll call vote all Council members present voting aye. Motion carried.
REPORT
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report
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MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Prochaska read a proclamation "Proclaiming National Volunteerism Week" to be observed
April 9 -15, 2000 in Yorkville.
Mayor Prochaska announced that the City of Yorkville has a new Police Officer and welcomed
Patrolman, Gregory Coomes who will start April 4, 2000. Deputy Clerk Marker will give the
oath and swear him in at that time.
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Mayor Prochaska reminded the City Council of the workshop scheduled for this Saturday
advising them to bring their code books.
Mayor Prochaska announced that there are board openings if anyone knows of someone
interested. There are two openings on the Sign Review Board, and one possibly more open on
the Zoning Board of Appeals.
CITY CLERK' S REPORT
No report
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
Alderman Sowinski made a motion to approve the Treasurers Report as presented. Alderman
Sticka seconded. On a roll call vote all members present voting aye. Motion carried 8 -0. See
report attached.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Administrator, Jim Nanninga announced that the landscaping work was underway and hoping to
be ready before the City Hall Open House on April 30, 2000.
Nanninga also stated he had looked at the General Fund and we should end up about $48,000 to
the good.
COMMUNITY LIAISON REPORTS
Alderwoman Burd stated that the Facade Committee has completed their second meeting where
they heard 3 local businesses make presentations seeking funds from the committee for facade
improvements to their businesses downtown. The committee will meet again in 2 weeks to award
funds.
Alderwoman Spears stated that last night the "Improve the Dam" citizens group met and made a
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lot of noise and seemed to get good results.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Qn - � - '�00 -01 FIRST -TIME HOME BUYERS PROGRAM RENEWAL ORDINANCE
Alderman Sticka made a motion to approve an ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery
of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement and certain documents in connection therewith;
and related matters for the First Time Homebuyer's Program and to authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the United City of Yorkville. Seconded by
Alderman Callmer. On a roll call vote all members present voting aye. Motion carried 8 -0.
Mayor Prochaska asked for Attorney Kramer's opinion about the Final Plat for Fox Hill Unit 4
having been signed by the City's former Engineer. Mr. Kramer stated this was enforceable and
that he understood that the Punch list is greatly reduced from what it was at that time. The City is
bound by the former Engineers commitment.
2 DO — I 0 FOX HILL - FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - UNIT 4
Alderman Sticka made a motion to approve the Final Plat for Unit 4 of the Fox all Subdivision
conditional upon certain required modifications to the Engineering plans as outlined in the City
Engineer's memo dated March 23, 2000 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
Plat on behalf of the United City of Yorkville. Seconded by Alderman Anderson. On a roll call
vote all member present voting aye. Motion carried 8 -0.
FOX HELL - UNIT 6 - LETTER OF CREDIT
Alderman Sticka made a motion to approve the transfer of construction guarantees for the Fox
Hill subdivision - Unit 6 in the amount of $25,000. from " Streets" section of Bond No. 5190895
to the "Miscellaneous" section of the same bond, for the purpose of guaranteeing $25,000 of park
improvements in said development and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
agreement. Alderman Sowinski seconded. On a roll call vote all members present voting aye.
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Motion carried 8 -0.
UNDESSER ANNEXATION AGREEMENT ISSUE
As the City has not had any response as yet to their proposal from Mr. Undesser this item is
tabled.
Alderwoman Burd stated the Information Kiosk is to be located at the corner of Hydraulic and
route #47. The Kiosk will remain the property of Kane County. It will show maps of Kendall
County for interest and information at a minimal cost to the City. Council requested that Bill
Dettmer confirm compliance with the City of Yorkville Sign Ordinance.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER ORDINANCE
j:- A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve an ordinance amending the United City of
Yorkville Municipal Code, adding "Wireless Telecommunications Towers and Antennas" and
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providing for permitted Locations, Uses, Accessory uses and Conditional Uses; Permits and Lease
Agreements; Severability and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the same on
behalf of the United City of Yorkville. Alderman Sowinski seconded the motion.
Mayor Prochaska asked for comments.
Alderman Sticka stated the Council had asked for justification of the $350.00 inspection fee and
they have not received any reply. Mayor Prochaska stated the Council can revise and asked
Administrator for his comments. Nanninga stated he felt the fee was fair. Alderman Sticka stated
he didn't see any reason to go through an inspection process twice, and originally Stu Chapman
has asked for $500. We haven't had and justification comment from him on either fee amount.
Mayor Prochaska stated he really didn't want to delay this, but was very concerned about the
amount of this fee and expected to have this issue resolved at the next COW. Alderman
Anderson suggested we could include the City's right to decrease as well as increase the fee in the
motion.
Alderman Sowinski withdrew his second and Alderman Anderson withdrew his motion. The
motion was rescinded.
Alderman Anderson again made a motion to approve an ordinance amending the United City of
Yorkville Municipal Code adding "Wireless Telecommunications Towers and Antennas" and
providing for permitted Locations, Uses, Accessory uses and Conditional Uses Permits and Lease
Agreements adding to the Ordinance the City's right to decrease the amount of the fee as well as
to increase; and Severability and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the same on
behalf of the United City of Yorkville. Alderman Sowinski seconded
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Present: 1
Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Dockstader -aye, Sticka -aye, Callmer- present,
Kot -Aye.
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PART -T RECEPTIONIST /SECRETARY
AND FULL -TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Alderman Anderson made a motion to approve the job descriptions for the part -time
receptionist /secretary and for the new full -time position of Administrative Assistant as presented.
Alderman Spears seconded. On a roll call vote all members present voting aye. Motion carried
8 -0.
on SCHOOL TRANSITION FEE ORDINANCE
Mayor Prochaska opened the floor to questions. Alderman Sowinski asked if money would be
held in escrow until the School District passed their resolution. Kramer stated the City has given
the School District until the first week of May to pass. At that time if is not passed then the City
would hold up any funds until the date it is passed. Alderman Dockstader stated he had read in
the paper that some School Board Members are not in favor of passing this resolution. Mayor
Prochaska stated he encourages them to pass this fee as this is not a good time to look at raising
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- fees but this needs to be passed as this ordinance will be enforced for all school districts coming
into Yorkville.
Alderman Anderson made a motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Standards and
Regulations for payment of School Transition Fees upon annexation and /or execution of a
Planned Unit Development or Development Agreement as to Real Property within the United City
of Yorkville and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said ordinance. Alderman
Spears seconded. On a roll call vote all members present voting aye. Motion carried 8 -0.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Dockstader to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.; seconded by
Alderman Callmer.
On a voice vote all members present voting aye. Motion carried.
1 San Marker, Deputy ty Clerk
4 United City of Yorkville
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