City Council Minutes 2000 09-14-00 I
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. SEPTEMBER 14. 2000.
Mayor Prochaska called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Ward I Vacant
Sticka Present
Ward II Burd Absent
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
None.
COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
Public Works Committee 6:45 PM, Monday, September 18, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
— 800 Game Farm Road
Economic Development Committee 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 19, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Public Safety Committee 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, September 26, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Administration Committee 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, October 10, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
CITIZENS COMMENTS
None.
APPOINTMENTS
Paul N. James was sworn in by Mayor Prochaska as Alderman for Ward I.
-- PUBLIC HEARING
None.
PLANNING COMMISSION /ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS /SIGN REVIEW BOARD,
Alderman Sticka gave a report on the Plan Commission. He stated there were two Public
Hearings. He said the only person that spoke was our city attorney. He said they voted to
approve Overstreet Acres, voted to approve PC 2000 -16 Robert and Gail Fisher, and voted to
approve Carolyn Herron. He said there were two Concept Plans presented. He said the Stough
Corporation presented a concept for a senior housing development. He said this housing is for
lower income seniors. He said they are asking for higher density than the zoning allows. He said
the zoning allows 5 units per acre and they are looking for 7 units per acre. He said their concept
plan didn't show enough parking according to our ordinance requirements nordid it show covered
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parking that is also required. He said Paul Dresden's concept plan was presented. He said the
property is a very long and narrow strip that would run south from the Fox Hill Subdivision to a
quarter of a mile of River Road. He said the Plan Commission expressed concern about the
access in and out.
Mayor Prochaska gave a report on the Zoning Board of Appeals. He said there was a light
turnout at the meeting. He said they talked about some of the zoning changes. He said they
decided not to discuss much because of the light turn out.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the City Council Minutes of August 24,
2000; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
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 September
11, 2000, checks in the amount of $112,953.76 (vendor), $83, 702.07 (payroll), total $196,655.83;
seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Mayor Prochaska made a comment on the phone bills. He asked all the department heads to look
at ways of reducing the phone bills.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Dockstader -
aye.
REPORTS
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Prochaska appointed Keith Harrison to the Sign Review Board.
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the appointment of Keith Harrison to the
Sign Review Board; seconded by Alderman Anderson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Dockstader -aye, Sticka -
aye.
Mayor Prochaska stated there would be a meeting with other taxing districts on Wednesday,
September 27, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the formation of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
District.
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CITY CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Simmons asked the City Council to approve the Executive Session minutes of July 27, 2000
and August 24, 2000.
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to approve the Executive Session minutes of July 27,
2000 and August 24, 2000; seconded by Alderman Dockstader.
Motion approved by viva voce vote.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
No report.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
City Administrator Jim Nanninga stated the handicap swing is installed. He said once the concrete
is poured and cured they will be putting in a rubberized material to cover the concrete.
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CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT
Chief Graf announced there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony forthe Skate Park at 10:00 a.m. on
Saturday October 14, 2000. He said other events are scheduled that day at the park also.
COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORTS
Mayor Prochaska reported the Economic Development Corporation met. He said the board is
- pleased to be working with the new director. He said they are looking at putting together an open
house for the new office in November.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
ENGINEERING FOR COUNTRYSIDE PARKWAY
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the agreement with the Engineering
Consulting firm of Walter E. Deuchler Associates, Inc for topographical mapping of the route of
the proposed Blackberry Creek Interceptor for an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 and to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement on behalf of the United City of
Yorkville.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Spears -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Dockstader -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot-
aye.
CANNONBALL HILL LETTER OF CREDIT REDUCTION #1
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve Reduction No. 1 to the letter of credit
amount for the Cannonball Hill subdivision in the amount of $211,517.53. This reduction results
in a revised letter of credit amount of $203,581.22; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Dockstader -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -
aye.
WHITE OAK UNIT 4 LETTER OF CREDIT REDUCTION #1
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve Reduction No. 1 to the letter of credit
amount for the White Oak Unit subdivision in the amount of $254,274.80. This reduction results
in a revised letter of credit amount of $128,670.00; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Dockstader -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -
aye.
RESOLUTION (2000 -21) IDOT RESOLUTION OF INTENT
- A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the Resolution of Intent Illinois Route 47
with the State of Illinois Department of Transportation for the purpose of securing replacement
parking in the downtown for the 20 parking spaces eliminated by the future Route 47 Widening
Project and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said Resolution of Intent on behalf
of the United City of Yorkville; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Anderson -aye, Dockstader -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Sowinski -
aye.
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ORDINANCE (2000 -48) LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE REVISIONS
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the Ordinance amending the United City
of Yorkville Landscape Ordinance No. 99 -18 and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
said Ordinance on behalf of the United City of Yorkville; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Dockstader -a e, Sticka-aye, James-aye, Kot-aye, Spears-aye, Sowinski -a e, Anderson -
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aye.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to table the Two Hour Parking Downtown Ordinance -
tabled until the next City Council meeting; seconded by Alderman Sowinski.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Kot -aye, James -aye, Spears -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Dockstader -aye, Sticka -
aye.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORTS
JULY POLICE REPORTS
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to accept the July 2000 monthly police reports as presented;
seconded by Alderman Sowinski.
Motion approved by viva voce vote.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE F.O.P.
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and execute
the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Yorkville and the Illinois Fraternal Order of
Police Labor Council/Yorkville Patrol Unit and the Agreement for May 1, 2001 through April 30,
2004; seconded by Alderman Anderson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Dockstader -aye, Sticka -aye, James -
aye.
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS /CHICAGO - ORGANIZATION ASSESSMENT REPORT,
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to accept the Institute for Public Safety Partnerships at the
University of Illinois at Chicago, Yorkville Police Department Organizational Assessment report as
presented; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Spears -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Dockstader -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot-
aye.
RESIGNATION OF OFFICER GREGORY COOMES
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to accept the resignation letter of Officer Gregory Coomes
effective September 18, 2000; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Dockstader -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears-
aye.
APPOINT GREGORY COOMES TO POSITION OF PART -TIME POLICE OFFICER,
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to appoint Officer Gregory Coomes to the position of Part -
Time Police Officer at the salary scheduled pay rate of $10.50 per hour; seconded by Alderman
Sticka.
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Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Dockstader -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -
aye.
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ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORTS
No report.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Alderman Dockstader asked if something could be put in the newsletter coming out about the
orange fungus that is in the yards.
Mayor Prochaska thanked all the volunteers, organizations, city staff and citizens who worked on
the Riverfront Festival and making it a success.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m.; seconded by
Alderman Dockstader.
Motion approved by viva voce vote.
By:
Deborah K. Simmons, City Clerk
City of Yorkville, Illinois
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