City of Yorkville Board met August 22.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Mayor Golinski called the meeting to order at 7: 00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Clerk Warren called the roll.
Ward I Koch Present
Colosimo Present
Ward II Milschewski Present
Plocher Present
Ward III Frieders Present
Funkhouser Present
Ward IV Tarulis Present
Hernandez Absent
Also present: City Clerk Warren, City Attorney Orr, City Administrator Olson, Police Chief Hart, Deputy Chief of Police Klingel, Public Works Director Dhuse, Finance Director Fredrickson, EEI Engineer Sanderson, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble, Director of Parks and Recreation Evans, Assistant City Administrator Willrett
Quorum:
A quorum was established.
Amendments to the Agenda:
None.
Presentations:
Presentation for One Book. One Community. Yorkville Reads! Initiative
Mayor Golinski asked the people for one book and one community read initiative to come forward and fill the Council in on this initiative. Beth Gambro, reading specialist Yorkville School District, and Lisa Adler, principal of Yorkville Middle School, came forward to explain the initiative that the Yorkville School District is doing with the Yorkville Public Library. This is to unite the community by reading a common book. The book that was chosen was OfBeetles And Angels by Selamawi Asgedom. The two ladies gave information on the book, and asked for the communities involvement and support to share this information with others in the community. The goal is to have the community read this book by the end of September and then in October there will be three different book discussions at the Yorkville Public Library opened to anyone in the community that has read the book and would like to participate. The representatives wanted the community to understand that this is a grass root initiative.
Proclamation for Chamber of Commerce Week—September 11- 15, 2017
Mayor Golinski said that he had a proclamation for the Chamber of Commerce week and some folks from the chamber are here. Mayor Golinski stated that he has not been involved with many chambers of commerce but he believes Yorkville's Chamber of Commerce has done a fantastic job. The Chamber of Commerce members came forward and Mayor Golinski read the proclamation.
Proclamation for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—September 2017
Mayor Golinski read the proclamation for National Suicide Prevention Awareness month. Mayor Golinski stated this is a very important issue. Yorkville's community has been touched by a number of suicides over the past six years, while he has been Mayor. He stated it is important to have conversations about suicide, especially if someone has younger kids. Mayor Golinski pulled his boys together after hearing of a suicide in Yorkville's community and had the tough discussion with them about suicide. Mayor Golinski stated that suicide occurs due to so many reasons. There is nothing that this world can do to anyone that should make them feel they should take their own life. Mayor Golinski respects individuals that take part in suicide prevention. Mayor Golinski told Alderman Frieders that he was very happy to read that proclamation, and thanked Alderman Frieders for bringing it to the City's attention.
Public Hearings:
None.
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items:
None.
Consent Agenda:
None.
Minutes for Approval:
None.
Bills For Payment:
Mayor Golinski stated that the bills were$ 1, 556,523.98.
Reports:
Mayor's Report:
Raging Waves Utility Bill Adjustment
(CC 2017-44)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to authorize a reduction to the October 2016 Raging Waves water bill from 1, 056,700 cubic feet to 60,300 cubic feet resulting in a credit of$42,845.20. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Alderman Funkhouser and Public Works Director Dhuse discussed the type of water meter used by Raging Waves. Public Works Director Dhuse said had never seen as faulty of a reading as recorded.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye
Fountain Village—Bond Call
(CC 2017-45)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to authorize staff to issue a letter of default for the Fountain Village development. So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Alderman Frieders stated do it.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye
Well No. 9 Rehab Authorization
(CC 2017-46)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to authorize Layne Christensen to televise Well No. 9 and retrieve the remaining pipe, motor and pump assembly from Well No. 9 on a time and materials basis in an amount exceeding$ 20,000. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Alderman Frieders wants to see this broadcasted.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye
Public Works Committee Report:
Ordinance 2017-42 Establishing Special Service Area Number 2017-1 ( Cedarhurst)
(PW 2017- 41)
Alderman Frieders made a motion to approve an ordinance establishing special service area number 2017- 1 ( Cedarhurst Living) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Milschewski-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye
Economic Development Committee Report:
No report.
Public Safety Committee Report:
No report.
Administration Committee Report:
No report.
Park Board:
No report.
Plan and Zoning Commission:
McNelis—Budd Road Rezoning— 1. 5 Mile Review
(PZC 2017- 10)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to authorize staff to notify Kendall County that the City Council does not have any objections to the rezoning petition ofBudd Road PZC 2017- 10. So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye
City Council Report:
No report.
City Clerk' S Report:
No report.
Community& Liaison Report:
Library Board
Alderman Plocher stated that the Library Board is looking for a new board member since one resigned. The Library Board is hoping to have meeting with the City Council sometime in the next couple months.
Staff Report:
No report.
Additional Business:
None.
Executive Session:
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of
1. For litigation, when an action against, affecting, or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.
So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Tarulis-aye, Milschewski-aye, Colosimo-aye, Plocher-aye, Koch-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Frieders-aye
The City Council entered Executive Session at 7:22 p.m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 8: 51 p.m.
Citizen Comments:
None.
Adjournment:
Mayor Golinski stated meeting adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 8: 58 p.m.
http://www.yorkville.il.us/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2265
Alerts Sign-up