City Council Minutes 2000 10-12-00 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. OCTOBER 12. 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.
_1 Ward I James Absent
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Sticka Present
Ward II Burd Present
Kot Absent
Ward III Anderson Present
Dockstader Absent
Ward IV Sowinski Present
Spears Absent
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 - Salvation Army Contract Tabled
Executive Session - tabled.
Mayor's Report - Add Character Counts Proclamation
I I� COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
U— Public Works Committee 6:45 P.M., Monday, October 16, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Economic Development Committee 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 17, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Public Safety Committee 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, October 24, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Administration Committee 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, November 14, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
CITIZENS COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
PLANNING COMMISSION /ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS /SIGN REVIEW BOARD,
Alderman Sticka gave a report on the Plan Commission. He said there was one Public Hearing
on PC 2000 -23, property located north of Kennedy Road. He said there was no one from the
Public to give comment. He said the property is currently being used by a business who is
parking their vehicles on the property. He said if the business discontinued use of the business
for a period of six months or more it would terminate the right for the non - conforming use. He
said the Plan Commission did vote unanimously for the annexation and zoning.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
None.
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BILLS FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve the bills from the bill list dated October 9,
2000, checks in the amount of $130,346.73 (vendor), $88,099.01 (payroll), total $218,445.74;
seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0
- Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Sticka -aye, Mayor -aye.
REPORTS
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Prochaska recommended the appointment of Samuel Stroup to the position of full time
police officer.
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the appointment of Samuel Stroup as full
time police officer with a annual salary of $31,322.00, with a one year probationary starting
October 27, 2000; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0
Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Sticka -aye, Mayor -aye.
Mayor Prochaska proclaimed October 21 through October 29, 2000 as "Red Ribbon Week" and
October 15 through October 21, 2000 as "Character Counts Week."
Mayor Prochaska reminded everyone of the open house at the Skate Park Saturday 14, 2000 at
10:00 A.M.
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CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
Treasurer Allen stated the annual audit should be due in at any time within the next two weeks.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Administrator Nanninga reported the street light on Candleberry is installed and wired and are
waiting for Commonwealth Edison to make the final connection. He reported that Elizabeth Street
is being landscaped now and will probably be finished in the morning and then they will move on
to the Industrial Park to finish that landscaping.
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CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORTS
Alderman Sticka reported on the Library Board meeting.
-- Mayor Prochaska reported on the School Board meeting and the Economic Development
Corporation meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS
There was some discussion and questions regarding the amendments made to the agreement.
PARKING AGREEMENT WITH AMERITECH
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to recommend approval of the Parking Agreement with
Ameritech as amended, for the use of their property downtown for public parking and walkway
and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement on behalf of the United City
of Yorkville; seconded by Alderman Anderson.
Alderman Burd and Alderman Sticka raised some questions. There was discussion.
Kay Hatcher, PublicAffairs Director for Ameritech gave a brief statement and presented a display
of what Ameritech is planning.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0
Sowinski -aye, Anderson -aye, Sticka -aye, Burd -aye, Mayor -aye.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORTS
PINEWOOD RESOURCE CENTER - LEASE AGREEMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and
execute the renewal lease agreement with J and B Real Estate for the property located at 112
Route 126, apartment C6, for use of the Pinewood Resource Center, at a monthly rate of
- $675.00; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0
Anderson -aye, Sticka -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Mayor -aye.
AUGUST POLICE REPORT
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to accept the August 2000 monthly Police Reports as
presented; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORTS
No report.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.; seconded by
Alderman Sowinski.
Motion approved by viva voce vote.
By:
eborah K. Simmons, City Clerk
City of Yorkville, Illinois
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