COW Minutes 2001 12-20-01 CITY OF YORKVILLE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
December 20, 2001 - 7:00 PM
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MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Arthur F. Prochaska, Jr. Alderman Valerie Burd Alderman Rose Ann Spears
Alderman Richard Sticka Alderman Paul James Alderman Marty Munns
Alderman Joe Besco Alderman Mike Anderson City Administrator Tony Graff
Attorney Dan Kramer Police Chief Harold Martin Treasurer Robert Allen
Public Works Dir. Eric Dhuse Cindy Green
Guests Present: Beacon News, Kendall County Record.
The meeting was brought to order by Mayor Prochaska.
Health Insurance Renewal -The administration committee reviewed the changes and approved the
changes. With the new changes there will be a savings to the City of Yorkville. There will also be a
change in the renewal date of the policy to correspond to the City's fiscal date. The committee is
currently looking at a dental plan.
Fiscal Impact Study -This item was discussed at EDC. It was noted that the Study would be contracted
through the City, but would be funded by the Moser Development. A resolution is necessary to enter into
the contract. This item will be placed on the Dec. 27 council agenda. This Study will benefit the
community for not only the Moser development but also future developments.
Revise ICCI Contract- Alderman Sticka found that there were many corrections needed to this contract.
He felt that some of the items were vague and poorly written. This document will be corrected and be
returned to the next COW on Jan. 8.
Revise Ordinance Adopting Building Permit Fees -This document was reviewed and found to have
some verbiage changes. This document will be corrected and be returned to the next COW on Jan. 8.
Fox Industrial Park Roadway Improvements/Bid Schedule and Financing -A memo from Mr. Wywrot
with regards to the Bid schedule was distributed and reviewed. Authorization to proceed with bids will be
placed on the Dec. 27 council agenda.
Appointment of School District Representative for Plan Commission -Dr. Engler has appointed
Michael Crouch as the Yorkville CUSD #115 Representative to the Plan Commission.
Yorkville Economic Development Corporation Dues Payment -The City of Yorkville is in the third and
final year of the commitment made with YEDC. It was noted that this item needs to be reviewed for the
next fiscal year and if the City wishes to stay involved, the dues fees need to be placed in the budget.
This item is to be placed on the Dec. 27 council agenda.
Yorkville Business Center Unit 31Letter of Credit Reduction No.1 and
Cannonball Estates Unit 2.Letter of Credit Reduction No. 1 -These are standard letters of credit
reduction and will be placed on the Dec. 27 council agenda.
2001 Public Sidewalk Repairs /Change Order No. 1 -There is a slight increase of $2,846.40. This item
will be placed on the Dec. 27 council agenda.
River's Edge Subdivision Railroad Crossing Agreement -There is minor typo's that need corrections.
It was noted that when the contract is signed that funds would be due from the developer. This item will
be placed on the Dec. 27 council agenda.
Colonial Parkway Roadway Improvements /Change Order No. 1 -There is a slight increase of
$4,946.23, which is still within budget. This item will be placed on the Dec. 27 council agenda.
Bulk Water Rates -The bulk water rate will be increased to $50.00 per load to help cover associated
costs. City Treasurer stated that he is happy that this has been done. This item will be placed on the
Dec. 27 council agenda as a resolution to be approved.
Review Executive Session Minutes Procedure- Attorney Kramer suggested that this be reviewed every
6 months. This will be done by, Attorney Kramer, Mayor Prochaska, and one additional alderman.
Alderman Spears has volunteered to participate in this process.
Resolution of Support for Prairie Parkway -Mayor Prochaska noted that he is in favor of the proposed
Prairie Parkway. He feels that it is important to look at future growth. A comparison was made to the Fox
Valley area and the entire sprawl. There is so much growth in the area, but the travel is limited.
Alderman Munns, who lives approximately 1 mile from the anticipated location, feels that it is necessary
and that we must plan for the future. Alderman Sticka stated that there are currently no 4 -lane highways.
He feels that the Parkway is necessary and that now would be the time to put in place, before the area
builds out further.
Additional Business:
Mayor Prochaska commented that the City of Oswego has passed the Boundary Agreement with
Yorkville. Mayor Prochaska also stated that this would be placed on the Dec. 27 council agenda to be
approved subject to approval of the Exhibits.
Alderman Spears noted that they have again faxed Commonwealth Edison with regards to the repair of
the steplight in Countryside Center.
Alderman Munns noted that there is an auto dealer looking to relocate at the corner of Route 34 and
Eidamain.
City Administrator Graff noted that $600,000 has been appropriated to continue study of the Glen Palmer
Dam. Half of the funds will help determine what should be done with the dam. The remainder of the
funds will be used for the replacementiremoval design project.
Dir. Of Public Works Dhuse stated that the position of Maintenance Worker #1 has been filled from within
the Public Works Department.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Cindy Green