City Council Minutes 2000 06-22-00 Minutes of Citv Council of June 22, 2000
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 22, 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 City Clerk Marker called the roll.
Ward I Callmer Present
Sticka Present
Ward II Burd Present
Kot Present
Ward III Anderson Present
Dockstader Absent
Ward IV Sowinski Present
Spears Absent
OUORUM
A quorum was established.
Ll I OF GUESTS
Mayor Prochaska welcomed those present.
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COMMITTEE MEETING DATES:
Public Works Committee 6:45 PM, Monday, July 17, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Economic Development Committee. 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 18, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Public Safety Committee 6:30 PM, Tuesday, June 27, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Administration Committee 6:30 PM, Tuesday, July 11, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
i CITIZENS COMMENTS: None
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i HUMAN RESOURCES PRESENTATION:,
The Human Resources Commission Presentation of the Annual Report for 1999
Luanne Peters, Rose Kahle, Wanda O'Hare, Sylvia Kurtz, Robert James, and Diane
Lental -Reidy gave a presentation on the Human Resources Annual Report for 1999 through the
use of a slide presentation. Printed copies of the Human Resources Report are available.
Questions and suggestions were raised regarding space availability for a future site for the Food
Pantry to house donations of large items and furniture. Probably in addition to the current site at
the Farm Bureau Building. Several sites were discussed, with Cross Lutheran offering long term
space.
Mayor Prochaska mentioned that the City needed to find a suitable location for the Millennium
Clock, perhaps at Hydraulic and Route #47 near, or near the Courthouse.
Mayor Prochaska thanked them on behalf of the City Council for the presentation.
Alderman Sticka motioned and Alderwoman Burd seconded a motion to accept the Human
Resource Commission Report.
On a roll call vote all members present voting aye.
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried
Sticka -Aye Sowinski -Aye Callmer -Aye Anderson -Aye Kot -Aye Burd -Aye
ANNOUNCEMENT:
D.A.R.E. CARE SHOW RESULTS.
Laurie Bahr & Lisa Schillinger announced that the City of Yorkville's D.A.R.E. car had been
judged "Best of Class" at the Dare Car Show and was awarded $200.00 for their D.A.R.E.
Program. Barry Groesch thanked them for the award.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Alderman Sticka motioned and Alderman Kot seconded a motion to Table the following Public
Hearings to July 13, 2000.
On a roll call vote all members present voting aye.
Sticka -Aye Sowinski -Aye Callmer -Aye Anderson -Aye Kot -Aye Burd -Aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried
Public Hearine: PC 99 -11 Courthouse Square,. Tabled to Julv 13. 2000.
Public Hearing: PC 2000 -01 Prairie Garden, Tabled to July 13. 2000.,
`. Public Hearing: PC 2000 -06: Earl & Delores Kirk, Tabled to Julv 13. 2000..
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Public Hearing: PC 2000 -07 Don & Carol Hamman, Tabled to Julv 13. 2000.,
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Public Hearing:,
Alderman Sticka motioned and Alderman Anderson seconded a motion to Open the Public
Hearing for PC 2000 -09 Enron - Great Plains Energy, request to annex into the United City of
Yorkville and rezone to M -2 General Manufacturing District upon becoming contiguous.
On a roll call vote all members present voting aye.
Sticka -Aye Sowinski -Aye Callmer -Aye Anderson -Aye Kot -Aye Burd -Aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried
Mayor Prochaska asked for comments from the floor. There were none.
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Alderman Sticka stated that several of the City Council members had visited Enron's Manhattan
facility and wanted it noted that there had been no objections by residents as the noise level is
quite low.
Mayor Prochaska stated that they would continue to work on the agreement, and look to YBSD
for annexation into the Sanitary District.
Alderman Callmer motioned and Alderman Sticka seconded a motion to Continue the Public
Hearing for PC 2000 -09 Enron - Great Plains Energy to July 27, 2000.
On a roll call vote all members present voting aye.
Sticka -Aye Sowinski -Aye Callmer -Aye Anderson -Aye Kot -Aye Burd -Aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried
PLANNING COMMISSION /ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS,
None
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
None available at this time.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve the bill list dated June 16, 2000 in the
amount of $231,636.33 (vendor), $81,550.70 (payroll), for a total disbursement of $313,187.03;
seconded by Alderman Sticka.
On a roll call vote all Council members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Sticka -Aye Sowinski -Aye Callmer -Aye Anderson -Aye Kot -Aye Burd -Aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried
REPORT
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Kramer stated there are several agreements in the process, with one of those coming
through being the Peak Power Plant being built and operated by Enron.
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MAYOR'S REPORT
THANK VILLAGE OF MONTGOMERY
Mayor Prochaska wanted to publicly thank the Village of Montgomery, and asked Alderwoman
- Burd for her comments. Alderwoman Burd stated the Village of Montgomery had been very
kind and supportive. Mayor Prochaska thanked the Village Trustees for their support of
Yorkville in our efforts on the Dam.
MUD VOLLEYBALL IN OSWEGO
Mayor Prochaska announced that the City had been invited to play Mud Volleyball by the
Village of Oswego and that the City of Yorkville had won 2 out of ) games. This was not only
fun, but builds communication between communities.
FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
With the 4th of July nearing, Mayor Prochaska announced that there will be a ceremony on the
4th at 8:15 AM at City Hall to raise one of the two flags the City has received that have flown
over the Nations Capital.
SHELL GROUND BREAKING
A Ground Breaking will be held for the new Shell Station. Mayor Prochaska stated this is
important as it is new, but also an expansion of Shell in Yorkville, as we have one Shell Station
at route #71 already.
WALGREEN COMING SOON
Walgreen is ready to go in as Bella Tressa has moved to the Brenart Building and Yorkville
a _ Flowers has move in downtown where the hardware store used to be.
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AURORA AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU.
Mayor Prochaska announced a name change to Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, by
the Aurora Area Tourism Council.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
No report
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
INTRA FUND BORROWING
Robert Allen explained the Intra Fund borrowing.
Alderman Sticka made a motion to approve a Resolution forgiving the past intra fund borrowing
of $77,086.00 from the Trust and Agency Fund by the Debt Service Fund and to Authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute said Resolution on behalf of the United City of Yorkville.
Alderman Anderson seconded.
On a roll call vote all members present voting aye
Sticka -Aye Sowinski -Aye Callmer -Aye Anderson -Aye Kot -Aye Burd -Aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried
MANUAL CHECKS,
Mayor Prochaska explained the need for the two manual checks needing approval tonight.
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Alderman Sowinski motioned and Alderwoman Burd seconded a motion to approve 2 manual
checks. One for oversizing on sanitary sewers which is a 90% payment, and the second being a
Nextel payment in the amount of $2140.27.
On a roll call vote all Council members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Sticka -Aye Sowinski -Aye Callmer -Aye Anderson -Aye Kot -Aye Burd -Aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
GASOLINE PRICE INCREASES
Administrator Nanninga stated he, Chief Graff and J.T. Johnson had met in regard to the increase
in gasoline prices, and the effect this would have on the City this year. Nanninga stated that the
prices are up about 37% and this would put the City about $10,000 over budget. However, there
is a surplus of $52,000. and this will be put on hold to cover these unexpected costs.
Nanninga stated the work on Elizabeth Street will be completed tomorrow. The Fox Highland
sewer line is in place with only lift station work left. Nicor is finished with work at Van Emmon.
The paving by Aurora Blacktop on Countryside Parkway was completed in 7 days and they did a
great j ob.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Chief Graff stated that several of the Police Alumni had attended the National Conference and
explained that the airfare costs had been put on a personal credit card. He asked for a motion to
approve payment for $436.00 for reimbursement of the airfare costs.
Alderman Kot motioned and Alderman Anderson seconded a motion to approve payment for
airfare costs in the amount of $436.00.
On a roll call vote all Council members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Sticka -Aye Sowinski -Aye Callmer -Aye Anderson -Aye Kot -Aye Burd -Aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried
1999 POLICE REPORT,
Chief Graff asked Lieutenant Martin for the 1999 Police Report. Lieutenant Martin gave an
outline of what had transpired during 1999.
Chief Graff asked Pat Auberry to report on the Police Academy for 1999. Ms. Auberry outlined
the schooling by volunteers and their commitment to being there when needed. She stated they
had only begun the Academy in the Fall of 1999 and have 47 members now. She appreciated the
Council listening, and thanked the Mayor.
Chief Graff asked if there were any questions.
Alderman Sticka asked about the Mobile Data Terminals.
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Chief Graff stated they are working very well, and there have been more arrest warrants.
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statistics and attributed this to the P.D. all being involved.
Mayor Prochaska thanked Chief Graff, Pat Auberry and the Citizens Police Academy along with
the Police Department stating we are becoming a model for other communities to look at and
learn from. This say a lot about our community.
Alderman Callmer stated he felt that this was due to our starting Community Policing in 1995.
Alderman Kot motioned and Alderman Sticka seconded the motion to accept the Police
Department Report for 1999.
On a roll call vote all Council members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Sticka -Aye Sowinski -Aye Callmer -Aye Anderson -Aye Kot -Aye Burd -Aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried
COMMUNITY LIAISON REPORTS
No report
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT,
CITY HALL CHANGE ORDER. #26 TO #33,
Alderman Sowinski motioned and Alderman Sticka seconded the motion to accept change orders
#26 to #33 to Lite Construction of City Administration and Police Building for a combined
increase of $2230.80 brining the total to $1,330,613.37 and to authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute said change order on behalf of the United City of Yorkville.
On a roll call vote all Council members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Sticka -Aye Sowinski -Aye Callmer -Aye Anderson -Aye Kot -Aye Burd -Aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried
2000 SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM,
Alderman Sowinski motioned and Alderman Sticka seconded the motion to award a contract to
the low bidder, R.A. Ubert Construction in the amount of $32,395.50 for the 2000 Public
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i Sidewalk Repaid Program and to authorize the Mayor and City /clerk to execute said contract on
behalf of the United City of Yorkville.
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On a roll call vote all Council members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Sticka -Aye Sowinski -Aye Callmer -Aye Anderson -Aye Kot -Aye Burd -Aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried
SEALCOAT PROJECT
Alderman Sowinski motioned and Alderman Sticka seconded the motion to award a contract to
the low bidder, Aurora Blacktop, Inc. in the amount of $33,695.50 for the Miscellaneous Seal
Coat Project and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said contract on behalf of the
United City of Yorkville.
On a roll call vote all Council members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Sticka -Aye Sowinski -Aye Callmer -Aye Anderson -Aye Kot -Aye Burd -Aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
None
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
SKATE PARK LEASE
Alderman Kot motioned and Alderman Sticka seconded to approve a lease with Parfection Park
for the Skate Park.
On a roll call vote all Council members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Sticka -Aye Sowinski -Aye Callmer -Aye Anderson -Aye Kot -Aye Burd -Aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried
LIGHTENING DETECTOR
Alderman Kot motioned and Alderman Sticka seconded to approve the purchase of Lightening
Detection Equipment not to exceed the amount of $19,400.
On a roll call vote all Council members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Sticka -Aye Sowinski -Aye Callmer -Aye Anderson -Aye Kot -Aye Burd -Aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried
RESTRICTING PARKINCT AR OI TND TOWN SOT IARF PARK
Alderman Kot motioned and Alderman Sticka seconded to approve restricting parking around the
Town Square Park.
On a roll call vote all Council members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Sticka -Aye Sowinski -Aye Callmer -Aye Anderson -Aye Kot -Aye Burd -Aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried
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- ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
DIRECT DEBIT FOR WATER BILLING
Alderman Anderson motioned and Alderman Sowinski seconded the motion to approve the
expenditure of $1500. to Local Government Computer and Information Service (LOCIS) for
software modifications to the City Locis water billing program which would allow citizens the
use of direct debit to pay their water, sanitary and recycling combined bill to authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the said agreement with Locis on behalf of the United City of
Yorkville.
On a roll call vote all Council members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Sticka -Aye Sowinski -Aye Callmer -Aye Anderson -Aye Kot -Aye Burd -Aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried
ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER
Alderman Anderson motioned and Alderman Sticka seconded the motion to approve the
Resolution adopting Robert's Rules of Order for conducting all public meetings in the United
City of Yorkville and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said Resolution on
behalf of the United City of Yorkville.
On a roll call vote all Council members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Sticka -Aye Sowinski -Aye Callmer -Aye Anderson -Aye Kot -Aye Burd -Aye
C Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried
KENDALL COUNT HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WATER HOOK -UP
Alderman Anderson motioned and Alderman Sticka seconded the motion to approve the
Resolution authorizing water hook -up for County of Kendall Highway Department and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said Resolution on behalf of the United City of
Yorkville.
On a roll call vote all Council members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Sticka -Aye Sowinski -Aye Callmer -Aye Anderson -Aye Kot -Aye Burd -Aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Sticka motioned and Alderman Anderson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at
8:45 PM. On a voice vote all members present voting aye. Motion carried.
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This afternoon I received a call from a resident of Ward 3 who demanded that I apologize for my
statement noted in this week's Kendall County Record. I was quoted as saying that I was disappointed at
the reaction from many residents at recent public meetings in response to the student proposal to put in a
skate park next to the swimming pool. "I hate to see so much negativity from the community," I am quoted
as saying. "I wish there were more parents encouraging these kids."
The person who called me told me these community members who opposed the skate park in their
neighborhood are leaders of Scout troops and Sunday school teachers. They are very supportive of kids
and they are deeply offended by my remarks.
I told her that I based these remarks on reports I had from the proponents of the skate park, who
mentioned to me that at least one of the kids has quit his involvement in the skate park project because of
the unpleasantness of the remarks made by some of our Yorkville residents to these students.
My first response to this lady was to tell her that I would check my sources, and if they stand by
what they told me, than I would standby what I said. But, being a journalist, I found that I had written
down remarks made by this resident as we were having our conversation. I would like to share some of her
comments with you.
I told her that I was concerned that the Parfection site will not allow children to walk to the site.
Only children whose parents will drive them will be able to use the site. She told me that she understood
that would be the primary user. I said there are many children whose parents don't give them that kind of
support, who won't drive them, or sit and watch them, Her response: We don't want those kinds of kids in
our neighborhood. My response to this lady is: Those kids aren't being trucked here from Aurora. They are
OUR kids, and they have a right to be on the sidewalks of this community, and in our parks.
When I related to this lady what I was told about some of the kids being upset by comments made
at the meetings, she said, "These kids should have been more protected. The adults should have known
they were taking these kids into an adult situation." She also said, "We worked hard for our homes. We did
support the skate park, just not in our neighborhood." She asked me why I didn't have this skate park put in
across from my home. My response, my husband suggested it, but there wasn't enough room on the
pavillion at the Riverfront Park, we were told. We've been very impressed with the skating prowess of
some of the kids who have been using this park for the past few years, and we wouldn't have minded them
continuing to skate across the street from us.
I suspect that what this all boils down to is that I see things differently than some of the people
who were so vehemently against having this skate park in their neighborhood. I worked hard for my home,
but it isn't very fancy, and we live across the street from a saw mill, so it's easy to guess that we don't care
so much about that kind of thing. I also have this belief that my children should have some freedom to bike
the streets in our neighborhood, and walk to the pool on their own, so I guess my children are among the
ones not wanted in Ward 3.
This lady told me she and others in her community have a right to their opinion. Interestingly
enough, she apparently doesn't seem to believe that I have a right to an opinion, too. Maybe that's because
I don't agree with her viewpoint. I am not going to apologise for having that viewpoint. I am sorry she
doesn't like it, but like she said, this is an adult issue. Like these kids, she will have to take the criticism
that comes with taking a stand.
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