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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, JUNE 8. 2000.
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Mayor Prochaska called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Clerk Simmons 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
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.
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AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Bills for approval are dated June 2 not May 22.
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COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
Public Works Committee 6:45 PM, Monday, June 19, 2000
C . City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Economic Development Committee 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 20, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Public Safety Committee 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, June 27, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Administration Committee 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, June 13, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
CITIZENS COMMENTS
None.
AWARD PRESENTATION
Mayor Prochaska presented Joe Moore with a certificate for successively completing OSHA
training. Bill Barkley also completed the training but was unable to attend tonight's meeting
^' PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing PC 99 -11 Courthouse Square - tabled to June 22, 2000 meeting.
Public Hearing PC 2000 -01 Prairie Garden - tabled to June 22, 2000 meeting.
A motion was made by Alderman Dockstader to go into Public Hearing for the purpose of PC
2000 -06, Earl and Delores Kirk, petitioner request to annex into the United City of Yorkville and
re -zone form Kendall County "An Agricultural to United City of Yorkville A -1 Agricultural Zoning;
seconded by Alderman Sowinski.
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Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Sticka -aye, Callmer -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye,
Dockstader -aye.
There were no public comments or questions.
- There were no comments or questions from the City Council.
A motion was made by Alderman Callmer to go out of Public Hearing for PC 2000 -06; seconded
by Alderman Sticka.
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.
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to go into Public Hearing for the purpose of PC 2000 -07,
Don and Carol Harriman, petitioner request to annex into the United City of Yorkville and re -zone
from Kendall County "A" Agricultural to United City of Yorkville B -3 Service Business District and
R -2 Single Family Zoning with a PUD. The property is located at 8823 Route #34, Yorkville,
Illinois; seconded by Alderman Dockstader.
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Dockstader -aye, Sticka -aye.
Callmer -aye.
There were no public comments or questions.
There were no comments or questions from the City Council.
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to go out of Public Hearing for PC 2000 -07; seconded
by Alderman Dockstader.
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.
PC 2000 -09, Enron -Great Plaines Energy - A representative for Enron asked this to be tabled to
June 22, 2000. He stated that they, the mayor and staff are working to set up a visit to their
property in Will County on June 21.
Alderman Sticka asked the Enron Representative if the project was producing electricity. The
Enron Representative replied yes.
Alderman Kot expressed his concern on the emissions and stated his question would have to be
addressed before he would support this project.
Alderman Sticka expressed his concerns on the emissions and the Federal EPA questioning
some of the requirements.
Fred Mitro with Enron gave a synopsis of how the emissions permits are obtained and the
requirements for keeping the permits. He said that they are required bylaw to submit on a regular
basis information to the IEPA throughout the life of the plant. He said if there are any changes
to the requirements, they are obligated to follow the guidelines.
There were more brief questions, comments and discussion.
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to continue the Public Hearing to June 22, 2000, for
PC 2000 -09; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
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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PLANNING COMMISSION /ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS /SIGN REVIEW BOARD
No report.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve the minutes of City Council meeting of
May 25, 2000 and the COW minutes of May 4, 2000 and May 18, 2000; seconded by Alderman
Burd.
Motion approved by viva voce vote.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve the bills from the bill list dated June 2,
2000, checks in the amount of $145,619.07 (vendor), $77,633.64 (payroll), total $223,252.71;
seconded b 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.
REPORTS
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
AMERICAN LEGION PIN
Mayor Prochaska stated Elden Madden has become the State of Illinois new commander of the
American Legion. He said Commander Madden has requested to use a picture of the eternal
flame on the American Legion pin honoring all comrades and representatives of the United City
of Yorkville. Mayor Prochaska asked the City Council to support this.
A motion was made by Alderman Callmer to support the use of the monument on the American
Legion pin; 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.
LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT
Mayor Prochaska appointed Kelly Murray to the Library Board.
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the appointment of Kelly Murray to the
Library Board; seconded by Alderman Anderson.
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Sticka -aye, Callmer -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye,
Dockstader -aye.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
Treasurer Allen brought up the appearance of the new city checks. He said the appearance is
less attractive than the old ones. He said after discussion with staff they should be done with
them in six months and will be able to return to a more attractive stationary. Treasurer Allen
stated he will be requesting at Administration meeting to go to the Illinois Municipal Treasurer's
Association annual meeting later in the month. Treasurer Allen stated they are in the midst of the
annual audit.
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Administrator Nanninga stated the fence is up for the Shell Station. He said they expect to be
open by October 1. He said Countryside Parkway reconstruction will start Monday June 12. He
said it is expected to be a 3 to 5 day project. He said the Elizabeth Street storm sewer is
approximately 50% complete and should be done in about 2 weeks. He said Edmier Sanitary
Sewer project is more than half complete and should be done in 2 to 3 weeks.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT
Chief Graff requested a motion to have the Mayor and City Treasurer sign the Interagency
- Agreement for the Blue Print Program/Functional Family Therapy Program for At -Risk Youth and
Families in the amount of $39,600.00.
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to authorize the Mayor and City Treasurer to sign the
Interagency Agreement #58071, titled Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Program and
to have the Chief of Police execute the agreement; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Kot-aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Dockstader -aye, Sticka -aye,
Callmer -aye.
Chief Graff gave an update on the COPS in the School grant application.
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COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORTS
Alderman Kot reminded everyone that Friday June 9, 2000 is kick off for the third annual Music
under the Stars.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
-- None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
YBSD INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT - BLACKBERRY CREEK INTERCEPTOR
A motion was made by Alderman Dockstader to approve the Intergovernmental agreement with
the Yorkville - Bristol Sanitary District as presented for the construction of the Blackberry Creek
Interceptor and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement on behalf of the
United City of Yorkville; 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.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS,
ENRON - GREAT PLAINS ENERGY
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to recommend approval of the Special Use Permitforthe
Enron -Great Plains Energy Development near the intersection of Corneils Road and Eldamain
Road in Bristol Township for a Peak Electrical Generation Facility to the Kendall County Board
and to recommend approval with the understanding that the Petitioner will enter into an
annexation agreement with the City and will annex the property after achieving contiguity and
pursuant to the term of the annexation agreement; seconded by Alderman Sowinski.
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Present: 1
Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Dockstader -aye, Sticka -aye, Callmer -aye, Kot-
present, Spears -aye.
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(RESOLUTION) 2000 -14 COACH ROAD HILL SUBDIVISION
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to ratify the previously approved Planned Unit
Development Agreement for the development known as the Coach Road Hill Subdivision and to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said agreement with the new property owners;
seconded by Alderman Sowinski.
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Dockstader -aye, Sticka -aye, Callmer -aye, Kot -aye, Spears-
aye, Burd -aye.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORTS
APRIL POLICE REPORT
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to accept the April 2000 Police Reports as presented;
seconded by Alderman Anderson.
Motion approved by viva voce vote.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the 2000/2001
Intergovernmental Agreement to provide a police resource officer to Yorkville Community Unit
School District #115 with an annual payment of $18,200.00. Note: The Yorkville Board of
Education approved and signed the agreement on May 22, 2000; 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.
APPROVE PURCHASE OF A WEATHER WARNING SIREN SYSTEM
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to authorize the purchase of equipment for a city -wide early
warning weather siren system from Fulton Contracting, not to exceed $83,000.00. The project
and equipment consists of five American Signal T -128 sirens at a cost of $14,540.00 each, one
local encoder at a cost of $5,200.00 and controllers, radios and remote telemetry units for the
Fulton System 4000 Telemetry, along with relocation of current sirens. The Mayor will sign the
request to purchase after July 1, 2000 as according to the Department of Commerce and
Community Affairs grant award conditions; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Sticka -aye, Callmer -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye,
Dockstader -aye.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORTS
ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH INTERNATIONAL CODES,
CONSULTANTS AND INSPECTIONS, INC.,
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve the annual contract with International
Codes Consultants, Inc. for the period from May 1, 2000 to April 30, 2001 to provide building
inspection and consulting services, to appoint Mr. William A. Dettmer of that firm as the Municipal
Code Official for the purpose of code enforcement and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the said agreement with International Codes Consultants, Inc.; seconded by Alderman
Sowinski.
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.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Chief Graff requested a motion to approve a Resolution for the bank loan to purchase a new
police vehicle.
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There was discussion and the consensus of the City Council was to wait until there was a
resolution for them to look at.
Alderman Anderson brought up the discussion of a physically /disabled swing. He said two years
ago the Junior Women's Club asked for a handicap swing to be placed in Prairie Park. He said
they had $1,500.00 in donations for the swing. He said for two years now they have been trying
to get the swing in place. He said now the Park Board is recommending that it be placed at
Beecher. He said there are people donating for this swing for a member of their organization and
are requesting that it be place in Prairie Park.
There was discussion b the City Council. The consensus of the City Council was to recommend
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that the swing be placed in Prairie Park.
A motion was made by Alderman Burd to pass a resolution asking the Park Board to place the
swing in Prairie Park as requested by the people who raised the money; 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.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Dockstader to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m.; seconded by
Alderman Anderson. Motion approved by viva voce vote.
By:
Deborah K. Simmons, City Clerk
City of Yorkville, Illinois
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