City Council Minutes 2000 02-10-00 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, FEBRUARY 10, 2000.
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 Callmer Absent
Sticka Present
Ward II Burd Present
Kot Present
Ward III Anderson Present
Dockstader 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
Public Safety Committee Reports - add accept minutes of December 27, 1999.
Economic Development Committee Reports - table Walker Recapture.
COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
_ Public Works Committee 6:45 PM, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Economic Development Committee 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 15, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Public Safety Committee 6:30 P.M., Monday, February 28, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Note: Tentative special meeting February 17, 6:30
P.M. There will be one item on the agenda for an
Executive Session for purposes of conducting
interviews for a vacant Police Officers position.
Administration Committee 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, March 14, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
CITIZENS COMMENTS
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Prochaska and Kathy Jones presented Yorkville's Cub Scout Pack #334 with certificates
of award for being the First Place Winners of the 1999 Christmas Tree Decorating Contest. The
following Dens were presented with the awards: Tiger Scouts, Wolfs Pack, Bear Den, First Year
Weebelows and Second Year Weebelows.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
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PLANNING COMMISSION /ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS /SIGN REVIEW BOARD
Alderman Sticka gave a report on the Plan Commission meeting. He stated the Plan Commission
voted unanimously 9 -0 in favor of the final plat of the Yorkville Business Center. He said they
also approved the rezoning request and preliminary plat of the Windham Homes subdivision on
Fox Road.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the City Council minutes of the regular
meeting of January 27, 2000; seconded by Alderman Dockstader.
Motion approved by viva voce vote.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve the bill list dated February 7, 2000 in the
amount of $250,920.97 (vendor), $72,989.83 (payroll), for a total of $323,910.80; seconded by
Alderman Sowinski.
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Anderson -aye, Dockstader -aye, Sticka -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye.
REPORTS
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Kramer stated the Gardner Water Agreement is ready to be signed.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Prochaska stated the meeting between the School Board and the City Council has been
tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Mayor Prochaska stated Menards has purchased property on Route 47 and Countryside Parkway
- for the purpose of building a Menards Home Center.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
No report.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORTS
Alderman Surd gave a report on the Downtown Business Association. She said they are planning
their second annual sidewalk sale and car show on June 3, 2000. She said some people were
also interested in the City's Facade Program.
Mayor Prochaska stated he met with the Economic Development Corporation Wednesday,
February 9. He said the selection for a new Economic Development Director is down to two. He
said they will be conducting second interviews with them later in the month.
Mayor Prochaska stated IDOT will be here on March 1 at the Beecher Center to present a plan
l to widen Route 47. He said the plans will be on display at the Library beginning February 14.
Mayor Prochaska stated the Department of Natural Resources will be here on March 6 at the
Beecher Center to discuss the dam.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
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GARDNER WATER AGREEMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the agreement for the construction and
maintenance of a private water line to service the property being purchased by Lawrence and
Mary Jo Gardner, commonly known as lot A, West Somonauk Street and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute said agreement on behalf of the United City Yorkville; seconded by
Alderman Dockstader.
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Dockstader -aye, Sticka -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES FOR ACCEPTANCE
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to accept the December 27, 1999 Public Safety Committee
meeting minutes as presented; seconded by Alderman Sowinski.
Motion approved by viva voce vote.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
-- RECREATION DEPARTMENT VEHICLE
A motion was made -by Alderman Anderson to approve the purchase of a Ford Explorer 4x4
— vehicle for the Recreation Department from Landmark Ford, Inc. as bid by the State of Illinois
through their joint purchase policy in the amount of $22,811.00 to be funded by the City's Parks
Land Cash Fund; seconded by Alderman Kot.
Alderman Sowinski stated he thought a truck type of vehicle would be more appropriate, to use
to carry the equipment. - He also said he does not see the need for a new vehicle.
Alderman Dockstader stated he was going to propose a van. He also said it should be a new
vehicle.
Alderman Sticka agreed. He said he feels the Explorer would be seen as a luxury vehicle.
Alderman Kot disagreed. He said he sees the need. He also said he puts his trust in the
Department Heads and they have recommended this type of vehicle.
Alderman Burd stated we could rent a vehicle for transporting people to meetings and
conferences.
Alderman Anderson disagreed. He said we have a Park Board in place and this is the vehicle
they recommended. He also disagreed that this would be a company vehicle. He said it would
not be taken home by Sue Swithin.
Alderman Spears agreed that it should be a pick up truck or a van. She agreed with Alderman
Burd that if we need a vehicle to transport people to conferences and meetings we could rent a
car.
Motion defeated by roll call vote. Ayes: 2 Nays: 5
Kot -aye, Spears -nay, Burd -nay, Sowinski -nay, Anderson -aye, Dockstader -nay, Sticka -nay.
The City Council directed Sue Swithin, to go out and look at trucks or vans.
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to go into Executive Session at 7:40 PM, for the
purpose of Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their
representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of
employees; seconded by Alderman Anderson.
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Dockstader -aye, Sticka -aye.
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No formal action will be taken.
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In the Executive Session the following individuals will be included; City Treasurer Bob Allen, City
Administrator Jim Nanninga, Chief Tony Graff, Attorney Dan Kramer, City Clerk Debbie Simmons,
Mayor Prochaska, Alderman Anderson, Alderman Dockstader, Alderman Sticka, Alderman Kot,
Alderman Spears, Alderman Burd and Alderman Sowinski.
A motion was made by Alderman Spears to go out of Executive Session at 9:01 p.m.; seconded
by Alderman Burd.
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Dockstader -aye, Sticka -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye.
No formal action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to adjourn the meeting at 9:02 p.m.; seconded by
Alderman Spears.
Motion approved by viva voce vote.
By:
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Deborah K. Simmons, City Clerk
City of Yorkville, Illinois
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