City Council Minutes 2000 01-13-00 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY OF
YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS HELDATTHE KENDALL COUNTY BOARD ROOM.
111 W. FOX ST.. YORKVILLE ON THURSDAY. JANUARY 13. 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 (arrived at 7:07)
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
Administration Committee Reports - Add minutes of December 14, 1999 for acceptance.
Mayor's Report - Recognition for 25 years of service add Michelle Pfister. Add consider ratifying
the letter to the Metra on the Metra Study.
COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
- Public Works Committee 6:30 P.M., Monday, January 17, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Economic Development Committee 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 18, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Public Safety Committee 6:30 P.M., Monday, January 24, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Administration Committee 6:30 P.M., February 8, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
,800 Game Farm Road
CITIZENS COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
No Public Hearing.
PLANNING COMMISSION /ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS /SIGN REVIEW BOARD
Alderman Sticka at the Plan Commission meeting there were two Public Hearings. He said one
was on PC 99 -10 requesting annexation and re- zoning from County Agriculture to City R2, to put
in a subdivision on 96 acres with 168 lots. He said they would be following the cities ordinances
except they are asking far -an existing house on one of the lots to remain there and the other thing
they requested was in some instances they may want to change the 10 foot side yard setback
to allow for three car garages. He said the Plan Commission voted 11 to 0 to approve the
annexation subject to an agreement and they voted 11 to 0 to approve the R2 zoning. He said
they tabled the vote on the preliminary plan because they did not have time to study the
comments of Joe Wyrott and Mike Shoppe. He said the second Public Hearing was on PC 99 -15
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which is a parcel located on Route 47 south of 71. He said they are asking for annexation and
zoning of B2. He said they have no plans for development yet. He said the Plan Commission
discussed the zoning and they were not comfortable with Multi - Family next to the County R1 and
they found it hard to support the zoning request without a plan being presented. He said they
voted 11 -0 to approve the annexation but voted against the zoning request. He said PC 99 -14
final plat was discussed. He said it was pointed out that the subdivision does not meet the city
requirements for pedestrian walkways or the street width. He said the Plan Commission would
like to have it passed along to the County for their recommendation that the subdivision should
meet city standards. He said PC 2000 -1 Barry Niles and Loftus have a concept plan that calls
for a business along Route 47 near the existing Loftus residence. He said it called for townhomes
and possibly a banquet facility could be planned in the area also. He said the Plan Commission
indicated that they felt the plan was basically OK.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Spears to approve the City Council minutes of the regular
meeting of December 16, 1999; seconded by Alderman Sowinski.
Motion approved by viva voce vote.
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole
meeting of December 9, 1999; seconded by Alderman Spears.
Motion approved by viva voce vote.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve the bill list dated January 6, 2000 in the
amount of $196 {vendor), $74,317.19 (payroll, P/E 12/18/99), $80,452.74 (payroll, P/E
1/1/00), fortotal of $351,749.81, and additionally, authorization to sign check payable to Yorkville
School-District in the amount of $6,730.00 for City of Yorkville's share of payment toward cost for
tennis courts; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
- Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Sowinski aye Anderson aye
Dockstoder aye Sticka aye
Callmer aye Kot aye
Spears aye Burd aye
REPORTS
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Kramer-stated that had contact from the townhouse property over by Countryside
Center. He said they would like to meet with the Economic Development Committee.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Prochaska presented Mike Price (26 years), J.T. Johnson (25 years) and Michelle Pfister
(25 years) with plaques in recognition of their years of service. Miff Mikkelson (25 years) was not
present to receive his plaque.
Mayor Prochaska stated at the Administration Committee meeting they recommended to include
half of the $6,000.00 for the Metra Study in next years budget. He said this is for a feasibility
study to see if it is feasible to have Metra in Kendall County. He said he sent a letter to the
County telling them that the City would be putting the dollars in our budget next year.
Mayor Prochaska read the letter sent to the County. "Please be advised the City of Yorkville
would like to participate in the Phase I Feasibility Study for the Metra extension to Kendall County.
The Administration Committee has directed that $3,000.00 be budgeted in the upcoming
2001 Fiscal Year, with the remaining $3,000.00 planned for the 2001 -2002 budget year."
Mayor Prochaska asked the Council for a motion to ratify the letter.
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A motion was made by Alderman Kot to approve the letter to the County advising them the City
of Yorkville would like to participate in the Phase I Feasibility Study for the Metra extension to
Kendall County; seconded by Alderman Anderson.
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Anderson aye Dockstader aye
Sticka aye Callmer aye
Kot aye Spears aye
Burd aye Sowinski aye
Mayor Prochaska stated everyone should stop in and see Sandy Marker, Deputy Clerk to
exchange your county building keys for the new building.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the Executive Session minutes of
December 16, 1999 as presented; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Dockstader aye Sticka aye
Callmer aye Kot aye
Spears aye Burd aye
Sowinski aye Anderson aye
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
Treasurer Allen requested approval of a manual check in the amount of $2,145.00 for furniture
for the City Administrators office in the new City Hall.
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the manual check in the amount of
$2,145.00 for furniture for the City Administrator's office; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by roll calf vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
-- Sticka aye Callmer aye
Kot aye Spears aye
Burd aye Sowinski aye
Anderson aye Dockstader aye
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Administrator Nanninga stated the building is ready and the city offices will move in tomorrow.
He said we got letter from [DOT on some resurfacing work that should take place this summer.
He said they did not actually commit to it on their budget, but they did ask for our input. He said
he thinks we are kinda assured of it. He said the two jobs will not be done at once. He they are
Route 34 from Route -47 to Orchard Rd. and Route 47 from Route 34 to the Kane - Kendall line.
COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORTS
Alderman Kot stated the Plano and Sandwich Councils voted this week on the Metra Study. He
said Plano voted yes and-Sandwich voted no as far as contributing money to the study. He said
the process is still going to continue. He said the total cost of this study is still uncertain but it is
going to still move ahead. He said their desire to move ahead is more of a regional approach
since anything we do in our county will affect the Aurora Station and Naperville Station. He said
they are going to r ntact -both -Aurora and Naperville to seek their support for this -concept.
Mayor Prochaska stated he attended the Yorkville Economic Development Corporation meeting.
He said out of the 18 applicants for the position of director, 5 have surfaced to the top. He said
they will begin interviews on January 19 He said the Search Committee will meet and do the
initial interview and from there +twill go before the full board.
Alderman Sowinski stated he attended the Park Board meeting. He said there was discussion
on the Tree Ordinance. He asked Administrator Nanninga to put it on the Committee of the
Wholeagenda. He said there was discussion on the vehicle for Sue Swithin and also a copier
machine. He asked that the copier machine be put on the Committee of the Whole agenda also.
He said there was discussion on the Land Cash Ordinance and it will be discussed as an
additional item at the Public Works meeting Monday night. He said there was discussion on Fox
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River Estates. He said the Park Board entertained the idea of having two parks, one on the north
side and one of the south side and also giving credit for the trail, except for some 7.74 acres in
the flood plain, not allowing land cash credit for it.
OLD BUS_ INESS
None.
T' NEW BUSINESS
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
(RESOLUTION) 2000 -1 LAWRENCE GARDNER -APPLICATION FOR
PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the application for private sewage disposal
on Lot 1 of Conover's First Subdivision to the owner, Mr. Lawrence Gardner and authorize the
Mayor to sign on behalf of the United City of Yorkville; seconded -by Alderman Dockstader.
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Callmer aye Kot aye
Spears aye Burd aye
Sowinski aye Anderson aye
Dockstader aye Sticka aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
-- PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
NOVEMBER 1999 POLICE REPORT
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to accept the November 1999 Police Report; seconded by
Alderman Sowinski.
Motion approved by roll call vote.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
REVISED BUDGET
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve the 1999 -2000 Revised Budget as
presented; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved -by -roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Spears aye Burd aye
Sowinski aye Anderson aye
Dockstader aye Sticka aye
Callmer aye Kot aye
GOLDEN DINERS CONTRACT
A motion was matte by'Alderman Anderson to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the
Salvation Army Golden Diner's Program for a period ending October 1, 2000 at no rental charge
and a $20.00 per month maintenance payment and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
same on behalf of the United city of Yorkville; seconded by Alder-m an- Siticka.
Motion approved- by roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Burd -aye Sowinski aye
Anderson aye Dockstader aye
Sticka aye Callmer aye
Kot aye Spears aye
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MINUTES FOR ACCEPTANCE
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to accept the Administration Committee minutes dated
December 14, 1999; seconded by Alderman Spears.
Motion approved by viva voce vote.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Chief Graff gave an operational update on the new building.
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Mayor Prochaska stated that he would like to discuss at the next Committee of the Whole on how
we might better be able to get more of the information out to the community on what goes on and
the thoughts behind the items that are voted on at the City Council meetings. He said he would
like everybody to think about this and bring some suggestions to the next Committee of the
Whole.
Alderman Burd made a comment regarding the copy of the most recent Kendall County Record
that was put in her box where someone had written a letter to the editor commenting that they
understood the City Council had passed to allow more houses per acre. She stated that when
the Council voted on this, her understanding was she was voting on allowing the house size to
be larger not more houses per acre. She said we are not going to increase the density, just allow
bigger houses.
Alderman Sticka stated people probably wonder why most of the Council votes are unanimous.
He said people are not aware of all the discussions and arguments that went on at previous
committee meetings before the council could come to some agreement.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
In the Executive Session the following individuals will be included; City Administrator Jim
Nanninga, City Treasurer Bob Allen, Police Chief Tony Graff, City Clerk Debbie Simmons,
Alderman Anderson, Alderman Dockstader, Alderman Sticka, Alderman Callmer, Alderman Kot,
Alderman Spears, Alderman Burd and Alderman Sowinski.
No formal action-is-anticipated.
A motion was made by Alderman Spears to go into Executive Session at 7:49 p.m. for the
purpose of discussing Collective Bargaining; seconded by Alderman Burd.
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Anderson aye Dockstader aye
Sticka aye Callmer aye
Kot aye Spears aye
Burd aye Sowinski aye
A motion was made by Alderman Callmer to go out of Executive Session at 8:55 p.m.; seconded
by Alderman Dockstader.
Motkw- approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Dockstader aye Sticka aye
Callmer aye Kot aye
Spears. aye Burd aye
Sowin ,ski aye Anderson aye
No formal action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m.; seconded by Alderman
Spears. Motion approved by viva voce vote.
By:
Deborah K. Simmons, City Clerk
City of Yorkville, Illinois
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