City Council Minutes 2000 11-09-00 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, NOVEMBER 9. 2000.
Mayor Prochaska called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Ward I James Present
Sticka Present
Ward II B r P
Bu rd resent
Kot Present
Ward III Anderson Absent
Dockstader Absent
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
Economic Development Committee Reports - Resolution of Support forYBSD Expansion should
be under Mayor's Report.
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COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
Public Works Committee 6:45 P.M., Monday, November 20, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Economic Development Committee 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 21, 2000
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Public Safety Committee 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, November 28, 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
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to go into Public Hearing for PC 2000 -23 Harry
Linden, petitioner requesting to annex into the United City of Yorkville. Current zoning is Kendall
County A -1 Agricultural, and re- zoning to A -1 Agricultural in the United City of Yorkville. The
property is located at 9155 Kennedy Road in unincorporated Kendall County; seconded by
Alderman Kot.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye.
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A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to table the Public Hearing for PC 2000 -23 until the
November 30, 2000 City Council meeting; seconded by Alderman Kot.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot.
PLANNING COMMISSION /ZONING BOAR D OF APPEALS /SIGN REVIEW BOARD
Alderman Sticka gave a report on the Plan Commission. He said there were six Public Hearings.
He said there wasn't much public comment. He said the Plan Commission unanimously
recommended the annexation and zoning of property north of the Burlington tracks, across from
the F.E. Wheaton area. He said the Plan Commission recommended approval of a petition to re-
zone the old fire barn from R -2 residential to B -3 service business zoning. He said the Plan
Commission recommended Fox Hill Landing's request for a revision to their existing P.U.D.
agreement. He said they also recommended the re- zoning and annexation of a parcel located
on the east side of Route 47, directly north of the Amurol plant and Burlington - Northern railroad
tracks from A -1 agricultural Kendall County zoning to B -3 business zoning in the City of Yorkville.
He said they unanimously recommended the re- zoning of a parcel on the southeast corner of
Route 34 and Cannonball Trail from R -2 residential zoning to B -2 business zoning. He said they
also recommended approval of an amendment to our ordinance concerning tattooing and body
piercing establishments.
Mayor Prochaska gave a report on the Zoning Board of Appeals. He said they will be meeting
quarterly.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
None available.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Spears to approve the bills from the bill list dated November 3,
2000, checks in the amount of $239,520.53 (vendor), $86,024.81 (payroll), $17,434.30 (elected
officials payroll, total $342,979.64; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Treasurer Allen asked if the check for the IML Risk Management Association for $84,731.00
should be separated out for passage of the Cities Non - Health Insurance ordinance.
Attorney Dan Kramer stated it can be approved contingent upon passage of the Cities Non - Health
Insurance ordinance.
Alderman Sticka withdrew his second. Alderman Spears withdrew her motion. The motion was
restated.
A motion was made by Alderman Spears to approve the bills from the bill list dated November 3,
2000, checks in the amount of $239,520.53 (vendor), $86,024.81 (payroll), $17,434.30 (elected
officials payroll, total $342,979.64, contingent upon approval of the Cities Non - Health Insurance
Ordinance; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye.
REPORTS
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Prochaska recommended approval of a Resolution supporting the Yorkville - Bristol Sanitary
District's Plan for Plant Expansion.
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(RESOLUTION) 2000 -24 RESOLUTION ANNOUNCING SUPPORT FOR THE
YORKVILLE- BRISTOL SANITARY DISTRICT'S
PLAN FOR PLANT EXPANSION
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to approve the Resolution supporting the Yorkville - Bristol
Sanitary District's Plan for Plant Expansion; seconded by Alderman Burd.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
Sowinski -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Simmons requested a motion to approve the Executive Session minutes of September 28
2000.
A motion was made by Alderman Burd to approve the Executive Session minutes of September
28, 2000; seconded by Alderman Spears.
Motion approved by viva voce vote.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
Treasurer Allen requested a motion to approve the annual Treasurer's report for last fiscal year
as presented.
A motion was made by Alderman Burd to approve the annual Treasurer's report for last fiscal year
as presented; seconded by Alderman James.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Administrator Nanninga reported the leaf plowing went well. He said they will do it again next
week. He said the salt spreaders and snow plows are ready for the winter season. He said there
are file cabinets now for the Alderman and Treasurer. He said there are some with locks and
some without. He said they are in the spare cubicle.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORTS
Alderman Burd reported she attended the Downtown Business Associations meeting. She said
they will be sponsoring a Christmas Walk on Friday, December 8 from 4 to 9 p.m. She said
carriage rides will be available from 5 to 7 p.m. She said the Christmas Tree Decorating Contest
will be at the Riverfront Park.
Alderman Sowinski reported he attended the special Park Board meeting. He said their main
concern is the completion of Beecher Park. He said they would like it budgeted for the upcoming
budget. He said their second concern was land acquisition. He said November 16 they will be
making a presentation at the COW meeting on their trail system.
Mayor Prochaska reported on the Economic Development Corporation meeting. He said the
Director has had a number of discussions with some businesses that are interested in Yorkville.
- - He said she is doing a visit of the local businesses asking them what businesses they think would
be complimentary businesses for the community. He said he has the minutes from the last
meeting if anyone would like to see them.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
(ORDINANCE) 2000 -58 ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF COLONIAL PARKWAY BETWEEN
ILLINOIS ROUTE 126 AND ILLINOIS ROUTE 47
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the Ordinance prohibiting parking on the
north side of Colonial Parkway between Illinois Route 126 and Illinois Route 47; seconded by
Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye.
COLONIAL PARKWAY PLAN APPROVAL
A motion - was made by A - Sowinski to approve the Engineering Plans and specifications
for the project Colonial Parkway Roadway Improvements, MFT Section Number 00- 00022 -00 -FP
and authorize the Mayor to sign the plans on behalf of the United City of Yorkville; seconded by
Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
James -aye, Kot-aye, Spears -aye, -Burl aye, Sowins d aye, Sticka -aye.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORTS
SEPTEMBER POLICE REPORTS
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to accept the September 2000 monthly police reports as
presented; seconded by Alderman Sowinski.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
(RESOLUTION) 2000 -25 PART -TIME POLICE OFFICERS PAY INCREASE
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to approve a Resolution for the part-time officers salary
schedule as presented; seconded by Alderman James.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORTS
(ORDINANCE) 2000 -59 IMLRMA MINIMUM /MAXIMUM
CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Spears to approve the Ordinance authorizing the execution of
the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association minimun /maximum contribution
agreement for the 2001 calendar year, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
agreement on behalf of the United City of Yorkville; seconded by Alderman Burd.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye.
RESIGNATION OF DEPUTY TREASURER
A motion was made by Alderman Spears to accept the resignation of Kim King as Deputy
Treasurer; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
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(RESOLUTION) 2000 -26 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 99 -15
(AS TO AUTHORIZED CHECK SIGNATORIES
A motion was made by Alderman Spears to approve a Resolution amending Resolution 99 -15,
relating to authorized check signatories on behalf of the United City of Yorkville, removing Burt
Callmer and adding Alderman Paul James; seconded by Alderman Burd.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Burd to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m.; seconded by
Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by viva voce vote.
By:
Deborah K. Simmons, City Clerk
City of Yorkville, Illinois