COW Minutes 2001 12-06-01 �R. D CITY OF YORKVILLE Q y
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 11 U Uu U
December 6, 2001 - 7:00 PM a �,
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Arthur F. Prochaska, Jr. Alderman Larry Kot Alderman Rose Ann Spears
Alderman Richard Sticka Alderman Paul James Alderman Marty Munns
Alderman Joe Besco Alderman Mike Anderson City Administrator Tony Graff
Attorney Dean Kleronamos Police Chief Harold Martin Cindy Green
Guests Present: See Attached List.
The meeting was brought to order by Mayor Prochaska.
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Alderman Richard Sticka made a motion to enter into Public Hearing for the purpose of the 2001 Tax
Levy discussion. Alderman Joe Besco seconded the motion. Roll Call was taken.
Alderman Larry Kot, aye Alderman Richard Sticka, aye Alderman Paul James, aye
Alderman Marty Munns, aye Alderman Joe Besco, aye Alderman Mike Anderson, aye
Alderman Rose Ann Spears, aye
Alderman Valerie Burd was absent.
Alderman Richard Sticka made a motion to exit Public Hearing. Alderman Joe Besco seconded the
motion. Roll Call was taken.
Alderman Larry Kot, aye Alderman Richard Sticka, aye Alderman Paul James, aye
Alderman Marty Munns, aye Alderman Joe Besco, aye Alderman Mike Anderson, aye
Alderman Rose Ann Spears, aye
Presentation by William Blair Company /SSA Policy- Chades Freeburg presented information on Tax
Exempt Bond Financing for Municipal Infrastructure. The information on the program showed that the
program would help developers and municipals to set up an infrastructure to make the most of what they
a have. One of the benefits allows the City to get the complete infrastructure up front. The money is put
into a trust account and drawn from when items are completed. A benefit for the developer; it allows him
to borrow money, tax - exempt, at a lower fixed rate. It was noted that a policy must be set up to determine
what items can be used for these funds. The developer will review the items with and underwriter and
also with the Bond Counsel to determine what does and does not apply for the funding. Mayor
Prochaska noted that if the economy slows, there is no recourse to the City. Alderman Sticka noted that
the program is not a way to accelerate growth, but a way to make the growth and development to pay for
itself. This program is primarily used for residential property. It was noted that it must be fully disclosed
to the homeowner at the time of the sale. It was suggested that the verbiage be placed in the City policy
that the Developer must disclose that the property is in an SSA (Special Service Area) at the time of sale.
The SSA will also the City negotiation capabilities with the developer. It will allow the City of Yorkville to
maintain their high standards with lower density. It will also allow the Parks and amenities more quickly
and not have to wait for Phase 11 or Phase III. This item will be placed on the next Economic
Development Committee, with the hopes of having the policy in place by February 2002.
Letters of Credit Reductions - Recommendations, on Prairie Gardens and Fox Highlands, from Mr.
Wywrot were distributed to the council. This item will be placed on the December 13 council agenda.
Fox St. and Morgan St. Sanitary Sewers -The Dyer sewer connection can be made to the north on
Morgan St. After further review, it was not cost effective to connect to the line on Fox St. This will also
allow for additional storm drainage. Alderman Kot gave special thanks to Mr. Wywrot and Mr. Graff for
the additional help that they gave to Mr. Dyer.
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IDOT Joint Agreement for route #34 Improvements -A joint agreement is needed with IDOT. This item
is to be placed on the December 13 council agenda.
Plat of Vacation & Easement/Independence Blvd. The public hearing to vacate a portion of
Independence Blvd. will be held on December 13 prior to the council meeting.
Golden Diners Contract -The contract with Golden Diners needs to be approved for another year. It will
be presented on December 13 council agenda.
The September and October Building reports will be placed on the December 13 council agenda.
The October Police Report is to be placed on the December 13 council agenda.
Fox Industrial Park Resolution of Intent -A resolution is required by IDOT for MFT funding. The total
will be $750,000, however all will not come from the Bond.
Purchase Portable Scales for Truck Weight Enforcement -The scales would help to with enforcement.
Will also help maintain the quality of streets and the funding is in capital reserves.
Fire and Police Commission Update -A budget has been completed for the Police and Fire Commission
usage. It needs to be reviewed by the Commission on December 10. After the Commission approves it,
it will then be presented at Public Safety for review.
First Time Home Buyers Program - Resolution for First time homebuyers will be placed on the December
13 council for renewal. The report also shows listing of dollars used in 2001.
Resolution of Intent for Route #34 & Game Farm Road Traffic Signal -This is a standard resolution. It
needs to be sent to Atty. Kramer for review. If approved by Atty. it can be placed on the December 13
council agenda.
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Additional Business:
Alderman Sticka- Suggest that the City Offices security policy be reviewed. He feels that things are pretty
good, but feels that some of the information is vague.
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Alderman Besco -Noted that the streetlight at Kendall Dr. and Dickson was turned back on, temporarily.
There is a meeting planned with Com Ed and the Mayor.
Mayor Prochaska -Noted the changes to the meeting nights in January.
Public Works -4 Monday
Public Safety -4 Thursday
' EDC -2 " Thursda�r
Administration -3 Thursday
COW -1 and 3` Tuesday
Council -2 " and 4 Tuesday
It was also noted that since the 1 Tuesday of January is a holiday that COW will be held priorto the
Council meeting on January 8th
Mayor Prochaska noted that there is no update on the City wand re- districting.
Mayor Prochaska noted that there are positions open on the Zoning Board of Appeals and Human
Resources Commission.
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Mayor Prochaska -There will be an open forum meeting on December 12 at the Beecher Center. The
' information presented will be on the Prairie Parkway.
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Mayor Prochaska -The downtown Christmas walk will be held on December 7, the Countryside walk on
December 8.
Mayor Prochaska -Coffee with the mayor on December 15 from 8:30 to 11:00 at Freeman's.
City Administrator Graff noted that Oswego has approved the Boundary agreement and it will be
presented at the next Oswego council meeting on December 17.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Cindy Green
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE O O
PUBLIC HEARING
DECEMBER 6, 2001 — 7:00 PM a �'
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to enter into Public Hearing for the purpose to discuss
the 2001 -2002 Tax Levy. Alderman Besco seconded the motion.
Cindy Green took Roll Call.
Alderman Larry Kot, aye Alderman Richard Sticka, aye Alderman Paul James, aye
Alderman Marty Munns, aye Alderman Joe Besco, aye Alderman Mike Anderson, aye
Alderman Rose Ann Spears, aye
Alderman Valerie Burd was absent.
It was noted that a quorum was present.
The second is an increase of the rate, 09269, which would increase the tax approximately $3.34
per one hundred dollars of assessment. It was noted that the increase is .05% less than last
year.
Alderman James noted that the Public Library breakout was not listed in the Ordinance. The
Library is normally a separate line item on the Real Estate Tax Bill and may not be needed on the
ordinance. It will be verified.
Alderman Kot noted that there was a suggestion to use the higher taxes to repair streets. He
stated that he would prefer to see the street repair funding come from dollars collected on new
construction.
Alderman Stick agreed with Alderman Kot. He feels with the uncertain economy, it is important to
keep taxes down as much as possible.
There was no rebuttal from the Public.
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to exit the Public Hearing. Alderman Besco seconded
the motion.
Roll Call was taken.
Alderman Larry Kot, aye Alderman Richard Sticka, aye Alderman Paul James, aye
Alderman Marty Munns, aye Alderman Joe Besco, aye Alderman Mike Anderson, aye
Alderman Rose Ann Spears, aye
Respectfully submitted by Cindy Green
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