FACADE Committee Minutes 2000 04-05-00Facade Committee Meeting Minutes of 4/5/2000
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
FACADE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 5, 2000
Chairman Scheffrahn called the meeting to order at 7:12 PM.
Roll call was taken and a quorum of voting members were present.
Mr. Cordogan moved to approve the minutes of the committee meeting of March
22, 2000. Ms. Barrett seconded. On a voice vote, all members present voting aye.
Motion carried.
A memo regarding staff procedures for administration of the program from Building
Department Official, Mr. Dettmer was presented for the committee to review.
Mayor Prochaska stated this was a slight variation of the Ordinance, but the
ordinance allows for some leeway. He didn't think the committee would want to
convene each time a program participant completed their work and submitted their
bills requiring action to disburse a pay out of the awarded amount. This would
mean multiple meetings to award.
Chairman Scheffrahn stated perhaps after this years program was complete the
committee could meet at the end of the season and resolve some of these types of
issues. In these three cases it is clear the applicants want to follow the
recommendation of the committee this may not always be the case. We do need to
set some guidelines.
It was agreed that the committee would meet in late summer when these applicants
have completed their work. We will leave it to Mr. Dettmer to be sure the
applicants are following the guidelines set forth for their project.
Mayor Prochaska stated they would have to meet for each applicant to authorize the
issuance of a check. Each committee member should drive by and check on the
project to be sure they have met the guidelines.
Chairman Scheffrahn stated they would meet 3 times in the Fall to review each of
these projects and be able to more clearly delineate for future projects. They would
approve issuance of a check at that time. They would review final invoices, so they
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would have a total amount submitted, and would have the final inspection sheet
from the building department.
The award will be a percentage with a not to exceed amount for a maximum dollar
amount. We will clear up some issues once we have gone through the cycle.
Mayor Prochaska stated they would have to make their recommendation subject to
the approval of the budget in the future or plan for awards after the budget has
passed. This time the budget will be passed next Thursday, so the funds can be
awarded.
The award of funds will follow the order of how they were outlined in the minutes
form the meeting of March 22, 2000 based on priority. This was as follows:
1. St. Joseph Cafe
2. Freeman's Sports
3. Bridge Street Cafe
REVIEWS:
ST. JOSEPH CAFE
St. Joseph's Cafe award was based on being the one most in need of repair which
was our first priority.
Mr. Cardogan stated we have not documented the shape of the canopy, and should
include that in the award to avoid a potential problem.
Mayor Prochaska stated in the future the committee should ask for revised
drawings.
Chairman Scheffrahn stated we need to stipulate what we are looking for also. We
have to be consistent for future reviews of similar situations.
Chairman Scheffrahn asked for comments by the committee and stated that the St.
Joseph project is worthy of support by the committee. They had submitted
estimates totaling $17,748.82.
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FREEMAN SPORTS
Alderwoman Burd stated Freeman's had come in with the additional estimate for
changing the glass blocks windows. She was receptive to the work they had done
last year just as the program was getting started. They had submitted a letter last
September and then an additional letter recently. They have taken the questionable
items off of their bill list of estimates and added the expense for the windows.
Ms. Frederick asked if the committee would allow building permit as an allowable
expense. The committee agreed that in the spirit of what the City is trying to do,
they would review Building Permit expenses on a case by case situation.
Regarding the gas meter, since it had to be moved to add the porch, it would be an
allowable expense. The survey had to be done for set-back requirements and would
be allowed as well.
Freeman's has a total of$10,752.55 in eligible work estimates and would be eligible
for funds up to $5376.28.
Regarding partial payments the ordinance sets out specific guidelines. stating this
must be done only in cases where completion of work has been delayed due to
weather or something similar. It would be one intermediate payment of 40% if
requested in those types of cases only, and cannot be done without cause.
Additionally, there can be no payments until after July 1st, and all awards are
subject to Budget approval, which is generally mid to late April.
BRIDGE STREET CAFE
The work to be done here would include lighting, tuck-pointing, removal of the
aluminum cornice covering on the top of the building and painting. Cost is uncertain
due to the risk of removing the facade and finding more damage than expected. The
total submitted is $4443.44, but they are estimating and requesting $10,000. in
costs.
The committee discussed their allowing a contingency amount in these kind of
situations, and all agreed it should be allowed providing the expenses are allowable
ones. Bridge Street Cafe would be eligible for funding of$5000. if entire $10,000.
is eligible.
The priority set is distributing the funds is as follows:
1. Most in need of repair
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2. High visibility
3. Beautification & important business
4 Maintenance
AWARD OF FUNDS
Chairman Scheffrahn asked for questions and/or comments on St. Joseph's Cafe,
with none he asked for a motion.
Mr. Cordogan motioned and Ms. Barrett seconded to award St. Joseph's Cafe based
on their eligible estimate amounts totaled $17,748.82 awarding 50% not to exceed
8900.00. and including verbiage requiring the straight awning (as discussed with
the applicant on 3/22/2000) in keeping with a look from the last 1/2 of the 19th
century as part of the award for the purpose of clarity, and contingent on the United
City of Yorkville 2000-2001 budget approval. On a roll call vote all voting
members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Chairman Scheffrahn asked for questions and/or comments on Freeman Sports,
with none he asked for a motion.
Ms. Barrett motioned and Ms. Byram seconded a motion to award Freeman Sports
50% not to exceed $5400. of eligible funds expended by the applicant, and
contingent on the United City of Yorkville 2000-2001 budget approval. On a roll
call vote all voting members voting aye. Motion carried.
Ms. Barrett questioned the size of signage on the canopies. Chairman Scheffrahn
stated lettering was quite large in the 19th century.
Chairman Scheffrahn asked for questions and/or comments on Bridge Street Cafe,
with none he asked for a motion.
Mr. Cordogan motioned and Ms. Byram seconded to award $5000. not to exceed
50% of eligible funds expended by the applicant, and contingent on the United City
of Yorkville 2000-2001 budget approval. On a roll call vote all voting members
voting aye. Motion carried.
There is a six month deadline in completing and having a final inspection from the
date of the award.
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Committee agreed to cancel the meeting previously scheduled for April 19, 2000 as
not needed. A meeting will be scheduled for the later part of the summer, whenever
an applicants project is completed. The meeting will be on a Wednesday at 7:00
PM and notices will be sent to each member.
A discussion of the expansion of the program expressed the importance of not
excluding residential in the program if expanded.
It was agreed that the process would be as follows:
1. Permit
2. Inspection process
3. Submit bills with receipts
4. Request final inspection
Ms. Byram motioned to adjourn and Mr. Cordogan seconded. On a voice vote all
voting members present voting aye.
Adjourned: 9:05 PM
Minutes by Sandy Marker
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