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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 1 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. 0 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. i 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 Guests Present: (Please print) l i�r'1 Fasr.:eU E�' I f �- 1 i i