COW Minutes 2000 02-03-00 CITY OF YORKVILLE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FEBRUARY 3, 2000
MEMBERS PRESENT: Art Prochaska, Richard Sticka, Cindy Green, Dave Dockstader, Valerie
Burd, Rose Ann Spears, Mike Anderson, Robert Allen, Tom Sowinski, Tony Graff, Jim Nanninga,
Dan Kramer, Joseph Wywrot.
Guests: See attached list.
Subdivision Ordinance -The ordinance has been lost in the computer change. At the current
time, it will need to be typed in its entirety, if it can not be retrieved.
Gardner Water Agreement -The sale for the property had been closed. The agreement needs to
be signed for the easement. The "as built drawing" also needs to be attached. This item to be
placed on the February 10 council agenda.
Tower Ordinance The updated ordinance needs to be distributed for review. This item will be
returned to the next COW meeting.
Recreation Department Vehicle -There was much discussion on this issue. Ms. Swithin
researched this project with the State bid project. She brought back the findings on three
different vehicles that were available. She also noted that the deadline on the State bid project
is March 1. The Parks board recommended that the Ford Explorer would be the most
appropriate vehicle for what it would be used for. The Explorer allows for possibly 5 passengers.
The Explorer also allows the rear seat to be folded down and to allow covered hauling. Another
vehicle that was compared to the Explorer was an Extended Cab Truck. This vehicle has the
sideways rear seats that would allow for additional seating. This vehicle would allow for hauling.
The thins vehicle was a minivan that the dealers felt would be inadequate for her uses. The rear
seats would have to be removed to allow for hauling. The Explorer could also be used to take
staff to fitness workshops. There was a concern with which of the accounts had funds to pay for
the vehicle. The council felt that the funds should not come from the Money Market account.
The monies there are directed for programs. There is money scheduled in the 2000 -2001 budget
that would allow for the purchase of this vehicle. The council felt that the funds for this vehicle
should be taken from Land Cash. It was suggested that a vehicle policy be written and in place
prior to the purchase of this vehicle. it would maintain who would actually be able to drive this
vehicle. Also was suggested that if in an emergency situation that the police be able to use the
vehicle. This item to be placed on the February 10 council agenda.
Joint School Board Meeting Update -Mr. Nanninga has spoken with Dr. Engler and with Mr.
Micus. He has been unable to make any arrangements with the school board to set up a definite
date for a joint meeting. It was suggested that the school board be invited to the March 16 COW
agenda.
Joint Advisory Board Workshop-This meeting is to be scheduled for later in March. The
boards would meet and split into workshop groups.
Additional Business:
Chief Graff gave the council information on the robbery that took place at Castle Bank. The
employees at the bank gave good information which should be a big help,
Deadline for the purchase of a new Crown Vic is Feb. 11. Terry's Lincoln Mercury is able to beat
the State bid by about $500. They will allow delivery after May 1. The 10 year vehicle plan does
include a new vehicle and the reconditioning of another vehicle. This vehicle will be purchased
with monies collected from the Undesser property.
Recapture agreement with Walker Custom Homes. There is a change that allows fees to be
paid at time of hook -up and not at annexation. An expiration date of 07101/2016 also needs to
be added. This item needs to be placed on the February 10 council agenda.
There is a group that has the City of Yorkville to join. The group Is a conservation foundation
from Naperville. The cost is $50. It was suggested that the group come to a COW with a
program presentation.
Kendall County Planning meeting to be held on Saturday Feb. 5 a 9:00 AM.
The Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowling Challenge to be held on March 18. Volunteers to bowl are
needed.
Bristol Meeting. Oswego also attended the meeting along with the City of Yorkville. Oswego
discussed the property along Orchard Road. Mayor Prochaska discussed Yorkville issues such
as the Radium issue and the Route 47 issue. The suggestion of a boundary agreement was
made and to be placed on the EDC agenda.
Tree Ordinance is waiting for future costs to the maintenance plan. This issue to be presented at
the next COW.
Seating in the Council Chambers still need a little of adjustment.
Voice mail is up and working. 8599 is the number to call.
Refrigeration Unlimited has a quarterly preventative maintenance contract. It was suggested
that it be looked at for other buildings such as the Library and the Beecher center.
Respectfully submitted by Cindy Green