City of Yorkville Board met August 8.
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 ofAllegiance.
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 Present
Also present: City Clerk Warren, City Attorney Orr, City Administrator Olson, Police Chief Hart, Deputy Chief of Police Klingel, Finance Director Fredrickson, EEI Engineer Sanderson, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble, Building Code Official Ratos, Director of Parks and Recreation Evans, Assistant City Administrator Willrett
Quorum:
A quorum was established.
Amendments to the Agenda:
None.
Presentations:
None.
Public Hearings:
1. Casey' s Retail Company, petitioner, has filed an application with the United City of Yorkville, requesting annexation pursuant to an annexation agreement of a tract of property into the City' s municipal boundary. The tract ofproperty is generally located south ofU.S. Route 34, west of McHugh Road. A total oftwo parcels are proposed to be annexed pursuant to the annexation agreement: 1107 McHugh Road and 9230 Route 34( Veterans Highway). Please, see attached report of proceedings by the Court Reporter for the public hearing.
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items:
A representative from Kendall County PADS was allowed to make a comment even though what she was talking about was not on the agenda. The Kendall County PADS representative discussed the program and all the program provided. She stated the Kendall County PADS was in great need for volunteers and also for businesses to offer a place for the people PADS are serving to stay. The Kendall County PADS representative gave the website to contact this program.
Consent Agenda:
None.
Minutes for Approval:
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council—July 11, 2017
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council—July 25, 2017
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of July 11, 2017 and July 25, 2017 as presented. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Minutes approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.
Bills for Payment:
Mayor Golinski stated that the bills were$ 963,998.49.
Reports
Mayor's Report:
Riverfront Park Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch—Bid Award
(CC 2017-41)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to award a contract for Bicentennial Riverfront Park fishing pier and canoe/kayak launch to S& K Excavating in an amount not to exceed$ 175,000. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Alderman Frieders asked if this project would be completed before the construction of the playground. Director of Parks and Recreation Evans stated it depends on all the factors. Alderman Colosimo questioned ifthe specifications for the project were clearly stated given the large variances in bids. EEI Engineer Sanderson discussed the bids and the bidding process. Alderman Funkhouser and EEI Engineer Sanderson discussed this bid further.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Hernandez-aye
Riverfront Park—Amended Professional Services Agreement with EEI
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Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve an amended Riverfront Park improvements professional services agreement for design and construction engineering and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Alderman Frieders took exception to the increased cost of the design project. Alderman Funkhouser asked ifthe proper soil evaluation was done prior to the original plan, since the poor soil condition is justification for design changes and cost associated with the changes. EEI Engineer Sanderson answered Alderman Funkhouser's question.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Hernandez-aye, Koch-aye
Resolution 2017-29 Approving a License Extension Agreement by and between the United City of Yorkville and Ginger and Soul Inc. (131 E. Hydraulic Avenue, Unit C)
(CC 2017-43)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve a resolution approving a license extension agreement with Ginger and Soul Inc. ( 131 E. Hydraulic Avenue, Unit C) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Hernandez.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Frieders-aye Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Hernandez-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye
Mayor Golinski addressed the results of the last census taken. The United City of Yorkville's population has increased by approximately 2,000 residents. Due to the increased population, funding from the state of Illinois will increase over the next several years and will more than make up for the reduction in revenue created by the loss of EDF state funding. Mayor Golinski thanked the Yorkville residents for cooperating with the census and stated that this is a good way to provide funding for the City without raising taxes.
Public Works Committee Report:
No report.
Economic Development Committee Report:
No report.
Public Safety Committee Report:
No report.
Administration Committee Report:
No report.
Park Board:
No report.
Plan Commission:
No report.
Zoning Board of Appeals:
No report.
City Council Report:
No report.
City Clerk' S Report:
No report.
Community& Liaison Report:
AACVB
Alderman Funkhouser stated that the AACVB board meeting was hosted out at Raging Waves this past month. This was a great way for the AACVB to showcase the facility.
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 fords that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the fording shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.
2. For the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees ofthe public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
3. For collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.
So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Hernandez.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Tarulis-aye, Milschewski-aye, Colosimo-aye, Hernandez-aye, Plocher-aye, Koch-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Frieders-aye
The City Council entered Executive Session at 7: 42 p.m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 8: 29 p.m.
Citizen Comments:
None.
Adjournment:
Mayor Golinski stated meeting adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 8: 30 p.m.
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