City of Yorkville City Council met October 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
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 H 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 ofPolice Klingel, Public Works Director Dhuse, Finance Director Fredrickson, EEI Engineer Morrison, 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:
Certificates of Appreciation for Girl Scouts for Tree Planting
The Girl Scouts discussed their tree planting project. Mayor Golinski presented the Girl Scouts with certificates of appreciation.
Public Hearings:
None.
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items:
Russ Walter, President ofYorkville's Library Board, introduced the new Library Director, Elisa Topper. Mr. Walter wanted to address the memorandum that was listed in the packet, regarding the Library intergovernmental agreement. He noted he was not informed that this issue would be addressed on tonight's City Council agenda. He pointed out and discussed what he believes to be a number of inaccuracies in the memorandum. Mr. Walter thanked the City for the great deal ofhelp that the City has provided to the Library.
Consent Agenda:
None.
Minutes For Approval:
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council— September 12, 2017
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council— September 26, 2017
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meetings of September 12, 2017 and September 26, 2017 as presented. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Hernandez.
Minutes approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.
Bills for Payment:
Mayor Golinski stated that the bills were $ 576,932.20.
Reports:
Mayor's Report:
No report.
Public Works Committee Report:
No report.
Economic Development Committee Report:
No report.
Public Safety Committee Report:
No report.
Administration Committee Report:
Library Intergovernmental Agreement
(ADM 2017- 68)
Alderman Milschewski made a motion to terminate the intergovernmental agreement between the City and the Library, effective April 30, 2018, and authorize staffto notify the Library Board of the City Council's termination ofthe existing intergovernmental agreement; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Alderman Colosimo stressed that the City should not be in a hurry to revoke the current agreement nor enforce a new agreement without cooperation from the Library Board. Alderman Colosimo believes the relationship between the City and Library Board has deteriorated. He would like to see that changed. Alderman Colosimo believes the current agreement should not be terminated until the City has worked with the Library Board to form a new agreement. Alderman Milschewski agrees with Alderman Colosimo, but feels a new agreement is necessary in that the current agreement is twenty years old. Alderman Koch mentioned that technology has changed the role of the Library. Alderman Colosimo agrees with Alderman Milschewski that it is time for a new agreement, but disagrees with the procedure of terminating this agreement until a new agreement is established. Mayor Golinski asked for clarification from the Administration Committee meeting. City Administrator Olson stated that the Administration Committee agreed with the staff recommendation. He also stated that it was the committees intent to show the need for a new agreement and would like to see something done for the first City Council meeting in January 2018. Alderman Frieders interprets the actions taken by the City as an attempt to accelerate the process between the City and the Library Board for a new agreement. Alderman Tarulis stated that as a liaison to the Library Board, he had the impression that the Library Board had no clear understanding of the responsibilities covered by this intergovernmental agreement, and he welcomes a new document for clarification. Alderman Milschewski stated that the City and the Library Board should sit down at the table. Alderman Funkhouser does not believe that the current agreement is working and the City should clear the slate and start anew. He stated that he is in favor of supporting this motion.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays- 1
Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Hernandez-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-nay
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:
Aurora Area Convention Visitor's Bureau
Alderman Funkhouser gave an update about the AACVB contract negotiation.
Staff Report:
No report.
Presentations( cont'd)
Fiscal Year 2017 Audit Presentation
Jamie Wilkey, from Lauterbach& Amen, discussed the audit process. Finance Director Fredrickson stated that the City has earned a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting for six years straight. The City will be submitting these audit results and hopefully will obtain the City's seventh such certificate. Finance Director Fredrickson gave a power point on the number details and the results for the fiscal year.
Additional Business:
None.
Executive Session:
None.
Citizen Comments:
None.
Adjournment:
Mayor Golinski stated meeting adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
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