COW Minutes 2001 08-02-01 i
CITY OF YORKVILLE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AUGUST 2, 2001 -- 7:00PM
PRESENT: Art Prochaska, Paul James, Richard Sticka, Larry Kot, Marty Munns, Valerie Burd,
Rose Ann Spears, Mike Anderson, Robert Allen, Tony Graff, Eric Dhuse, Dan Kramer, Harold
Martin, Joe Wywrot, Cindy Green.
j Guests: See Attached List.
Waterworks Assessment Plan -A propqgak for the engineering design and plant, including the
schedule of phases was reviewed and disssed. The plant should be able to pump 1.4 to 1.5
million gallons of water per day. The fun ing has been discussed with City Administrator Graff.
The funding will come from Debt Servic'k. It is also anticipated that there will be a possible rate
increase c@ $25.00 per home. The anticipated cost to the entire project is estimated at 11.4
million. This cost would include the cost of a new well and tower, the actual lime softening plant.
The plant will allow for future expansion and also bring the Radium level to EPA required
standards. Future expansion could also include Cadion treatment with acceptance from the
Yorkville Bristol Sanitary department. Alderman Kot requested a review of anticipated revenue
that will be used for the project. Mr. Graff will put together a rate study that will display the
information and distribute it to the council at the August 9 meeting.
PC 2001 -03 Bristol Club & Bristol Station /Annexation Agreement -The last of the issues have
been met. Some of the Bristol Club documentation is waiting for trustee signatures. This item
will be placed either on the August 9th or August 23rd council agenda, depending on the return
of signatures. There was additional discussion with regards to the width of the streets and if they
would be privately maintained. There was also discussion with regards to the setbacks of each
lot. There was also concern raised by Mr. Wywrot and the approved concept plan that did not
agree with ordinance requirements. Mr. Wywrot, Mr. Graff, and Atty. Kramer will take a look at
this issue.
TIF Professional Services -It has been decided that Kathleen Orr will be contracted to handle
any of the TIF project legal issues. At the August 9 council meeting Mayor Prochaska will
request to approve, to enter into a contract with Kathleen Orr for that purpose.
Recommendation for Police Commission Appointments -Mayor Prochaska is recommending
Robert Johnson to the one year term, James Jensen to the 2 year term, and Margie Putzler to
the 3 year term. Robert Johnson, former mayor of Yorkville, has been a long time resident of
Yorkville. Mr. Jensen, is a local resident and currently is employed with the Kendall County
Sheriffs office. Ms. Putzler, a resident of Yorkville, is an office manager for Prestbury and
Associates. This people will be considered for appointment at the August 8 council meeting.
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Ordinance -Some changes have been made upon
discussion with Officer Martin, with regards to vehicle size. These changes do comply with the
Illinois Statues used to regulate heavy truck traffic on highways. The County will also adopt this
same ordinance. An intergovernmental agreement will be created with the County in this
regards. This item to be placed on the August 9 council agenda.
Comprehensive Plan Update -A more in -depth Comprehensive Plan is necessary. This plan
will also include information with regards to boundary agreements. The cost for this plan is
$11,400. None of these funds have been budgeted. Mayor Prochaska stated to the council that
this plan is very important and that it be updated regularly. City Administrator Graff also stated
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that it would assist with the management of zoning and also corridor zoning. Training will be
held with the City Council, the Plan Council, and the Plan Commission in late September and
October. Approval to enter into a contract is needed for this project. This item will be placed on
the August 9 council agenda.
Update City Flag Proposal- Camera ready art is required for the silk screening process.
Several ideas for the art work were discussed. This item will return to the COW meeting on
August 16.
Additional Business:
Alderman Burd noted that there have been some problems with street barriers being run over in
the area of Van Emmon and State. Mr. Dhuse will look into it.
Alderman Burd gave a special thanks to Mr. Dan Nicholson for all the assistance he lent with the
shoring up of the house on Fox that was damaged with the automobile accident.
Alderman Sticka raised concern over all of the loaded gravel trucks that do not maintain covers
over their load.
Treasurer Allen stated that he needed signatures from the alderman to update the bank signature
cards.
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A motion to enter into executive session, for the purpose of selection of person to fill appointed
Public Office: Chief of Police and the Acquiring an Interest in Real Property, was made by
Alderman Kot. The motion was seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Roll call was taken at 8:55 PM.
Alderman Spears, aye Alderman Kot, aye
Alderman James, aye Alderman Munns, aye
Alderman Anderson, aye Alderman Burd, aye
Alderman Sticka, aye
Alderman Besco, absent.
A motion was made to exit Executive Session, by Alderman Spears. The motion was seconded
by Alderman Buns.
Roll call was taken at 9:45 PM.
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Alderman Spears, aye Alderman Kot, aye
Alderman James, aye Alderman Munns, aye
Alderman Anderson, aye Alderman Burd, aye.
Alderman Sticka, aye
Alderman Besco, absent.
An announcement, to the press, was made by Mayor Prochaska proposing that Harold Martin be
appointed Yorkville Chief of Police.
Respectfully Submitted by Cindy Green
CITY OF YORKVILLE
COAMMITI'EE OF THE WHOLE Date
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