City of Yorkville City Council met Nov. 14.
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 II Milschewski Present
Plocher Absent
Ward III Frieders Present
Funkhouser Present
Ward IV Tarulis Present
Hernandez Present
Also present: City Clerk Warren, City Attorney Orr, City Administrator Olson, Deputy Chief ofPolice Klingel, Public Works Director Dhuse, Finance Director Fredrickson, EEI Engineer Sanderson, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble, Director ofParks and Recreation Evans, Assistant City Administrator Willrett
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Employee Appreciation of Service
Mayor Golinski stated he will be giving some employee appreciation awards tonight for some employees n dedicated years of service to the City. Mayor Golinski invited Dave Brown and his immediate department head up first. Public Works Director Dhuse gave background of Mr. Brown's employment. He praised Mr. Brown for his excellent work ethic. Public Works Director Dhuse thanked Mr. Brown personally and stated he hopes Mr. Brown has a long career in Yorkville.
Mayor Golinski presented Mr. Brown with a token of the City's appreciation. Mayor Golinski called Officer Ketchmark up to the front. Information was given on his employment and his contributions to the City. He was congratulated on his ten years of service. Mayor Golinski presented Officer Ketchmark with a plaque.
Mayor Golinski called Officer Johnson up to the front. Information was given on his employment and his contributions to the City. He was congratulated on his fifteen years of service. MetroNet Introduction
Mayor Golinski called the representative, Kathy Scheller, from MetroNet up to the front. She gave a power point presentation on the overview ofMetroNet so the Council can get to understand how MetroNet works. Kathy Scheller also was going to give an update of some ofMetroNet's work in the area. She started out with the visionary statement. Alderman Frieders shared his excitement with the Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Dave and Debbie Coffinan, petitioner, have filed an application with the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, requesting annexation pursuant to an annexation agreement of a tract of property into the City' s municipal boundary. The tract of property is generally located south ofU.S. Route 34, west of McHugh Road. A total of one parcel is proposed to be annexed pursuant to the annexation agreement: 9290 US Route 34( Veterans Highway).
Please, see attached report of proceedings by the Court Reporter for the public hearing.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
None.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
1. Minutes ofthe Regular City Council—October 10, 2017
2. Minutes ofthe Special City Council—October 14, 2017
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the minutes ofthe regular City Council meeting of October 10, 2017 and the minutes of the special City Council meeting of October 14, 2017 as presented.
So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Minutes approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Mayor Golinski stated that the bills were$ 1, 394,376.07
REPORTS
MAYOR' S REPORT
City Liability Insurance and Workman' s Comp Insurance Renewal
CC 2017- 52 2017)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to authorize entering into a one year insurance agreement with the American Alternative Insurance corporation( Glatfelter) for property/ casualty insurance in an amount not to exceed$ 164,413; to authorize entering into a one year insurance agreement with the Illinois Public Risk Fund for worker's compensation insurance in an amount not to exceed$ 168, 809; and, to authorize entering into a one year brokerage agreement with Mesirow Insurance Services in an amount not to exceed$ 19, 000. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Alderman Frieders had a couple questions, and City Administrator Olson answered them.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Hernandez-aye,
Koch-aye, Frieders- aye, Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye
Riverfront Parking Lot—Preparation Work—S& K Proposal
(CC 2017- 53)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve a proposal from S& K Excavation and Trucking to n perform preparation work on the east Riverfront Park parking lot in an amount not to exceed$ 38, 550 and authorize the Mayor to execute. So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Alderman Koch and Director of Parks and Recreation Evans discussed this issue. Alderman Frieders, Alderman Funkhouser, Alderman Colosimo, and City Administrator Olson discussed this issue. The issues that were discussed were the details ofthe project, the bid process, the impact on the City budget, and the outside engineering costs.
Motionfailed by a roll call vote. Ayes- 0 Nays- 7
Milschewski-Nay, Hernandez-Nay, Koch-Nay,
Frieders-Nay, Tarulis-Nay, Colosimo-Nay, Funkhouser-Nay
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Ordinance 2017-55 Approving Fourth Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement for the Downtown Yorkville Redevelopment Project Area( Imperial Investments, LLC)
(EDC 2017-70)
Alderman Koch made a motion to approve an ordinance approving the fourth amendment to the redevelopment agreement for the downtown Yorkville redevelopment project area( Imperial Investments, LLC) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Alderman Frieders is excited for the potential in the downtown area. There was discussions about the use of TIF funds. The overall consensus of the Council was positive.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Hernandez-aye, Koch-aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye,
Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye
Resolution 2017-32 to Induce the Redevelopment of Certain Property Within the Yorkville Downtown Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area( 301 South Bridge Street)
(EDC 2017- 71)
Alderman Koch made a motion to approvea,resolution to induce the redevelopment of certain property within the Yorkville downtown tax increment Redevelopment project area( 301 South Bridge Street); seconded by Alderman Colosimo.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Koch-aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye,
Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Hernandez-aye
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
Library
Alderman Milschewski mentioned about getting an intergovernmental agreement so children that didn't live in Yorkville could get a library card. There was discussion among City Administrator Olson, Mayor Golinski, and Alderman Milschewski about this issue.
YPAC
Alderman Colosimo told about the YPAC Little Mermaid production. He gave all information needed to attend.
Winter Wonderland Alderman Frieders mentioned tree lighting, parade, and fireworks. Director of Parks and Recreation
Evans clarified that from 11: 00 to 3: 00 at Circle Center is the Winter wonderland event.
Tree lighting And Fireworks On The Riverfront
Director ofParks and Recreation Evans went on to state that at 5: 30 on the Riverfront is the tree lighting and fireworks.
Chili Chase
Alderman Frieders stated that on Sunday morning there is the Chili Chase Run which takes place at the American Legion.
Kendall County Solid Waste Plan update
Alderman Frieders just came from the Kendall County Solid Waste Plan update. The night he was elected he volunteered to be part of this board. Alderman Frieders thinks he has shared his appreciation for where poop goes and garbage goes. He took a tour of the YBSD. He recently got to see the Fox Metro expansion. Alderman Frieders is a big fan of poop and where it goes. He discussed waste and the recycling of waste. He stated that on a local note, Crusade Burger Bar is the only restaurant in Downtown Yorkville, with the exception of Smokey's, who received a certificate of recognition and appreciation for recycling. He thanked the press for publishing that fact. Alderman Frieders called Director ofParks and Recreation Evans to the front. Alderman Frieders stated that Director ofParks and Recreation Evans did not know that one of his employees was recognized with a certificate of appreciation for the Beecher concession stand's efforts to recycle in its Kendall County food establishment. Director of Parks and Recreation Evans stated this was the high school kids deal and the high school kids deserve the credit.
Alderman Funkhouser discussed that the AACVB's board amended the budget. Alderman Funkhouser explained the circumstances around it.
STAFF REPORT
Bristol Bay Park Easement Agreement Update
(CC 2017- 49)
City Administrator Olson discussed this and stated there was a scriveners error in this agreement that was previously approved by City Council. He wanted there to be a public acknowledgement of it. City Administrator Olson stated ifthe Council has any issues with this, to please let him know.
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 ofthe 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 fording shall be recorded and entered into the minutes ofthe closed meeting.
2. 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-7 Nays-0
Tarulis-aye, Milschewski-aye, Colosimo-aye,
Hernandez-aye, Koch-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Frieders-aye
The City Council entered Executive Session at 8: 26 p.m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 8: 56 p.m.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Golinski stated meeting adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 8: 57 p.m.
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