City of Yorkville Council met January 23.
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 ofAllegiance.
Roll Call:
Deputy City Clerk Pickering called the roll.
Ward I Colosimo Present
Koch Present
Ward II Milschewski Present
Plocher Present
Ward III Funkhouser Present
Frieders Present
Ward IV Teeling Present
Tarulis Present
Also present: Deputy City Clerk Pickering, Attorney Orr, City Administrator Olson, Chief of Police Hart, Deputy Chief of Police Klingel, Public Works Director Dhuse, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble, Finance Director Fredrickson, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Assistant City Administrator Willrett, and EEI Engineer Sanderson.
Quorum:
A quorum was established.
Amendments To The Agenda:
None.
Presentations:
None.
Public Hearings:
None.
Citizen Comments On Agenda Items:
None.
Consent Agenda:
1. Ordinance 2018-06 Amending Title 3, Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances( Liquor Control- Banquet Halls)—authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute( PS 2018-03)
2. Ordinance 2018-07 Amending Title 3, Chapter 3 of the Yorkville City Code as it Relates to Various Liquor License Fees— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute( PS 2017- 18)
3. Water Department Reports for October, November, and December 2017( PW 2018-02)
4. MFT Resolution 2018-02 for 2018 Road to Better Roads Program—authorize the City Clerk to execute( PW 2018- 05)
5. Monthly Treasurer' s Report for November and December 2017( ADM 2018-02)
6. Resolution 2018-03 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Sharing of Services, Staff and Equipment between Oswego, Yorkville, Montgomery And Sugar Grove— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute( ADM 2018-06)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
Motion Approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Milschewski-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Hernandez-aye, Colosimo-aye
Minutes For Approval:
None.
Bills For Payment( Informational): $1, 086,023.72
Reports:
Mayor' S Report:
Riverfront Park Improvements—Change Order No. 1
(CC 2018-04)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the Riverfront Park Improvements— Change Order No. 1 and authorize the Mayor to execute. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0 Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Hernandez-aye, Colosimo-aye, Milschewski-aye
Public Works Committee Report:
Letter of Support to IDOT for Funding for Intersection Improvement at Route 47 and Galena Road and for Expansion of the Northern Illinois Route 47 Corridor
(PW 2018- 06)
Alderman Frieders made a motion to approve a letter of support to MOT for funding for the future IL Route 47 roadway improvements; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
Alderman Frieders stated that he has received inquiries from residents asking why the city has not done more to fix Route 47. He feels that the packet information did a goodjob of providing information on what the city has done in the past to try to get support from the state for roadway improvements. He feels that we should focus our attention on contacting IDOT and our state representatives. He asked if city staff could create a webpage on the city' s website with supporting documents from the packet so that it would be a convenient link for residents to access the information to contact IDOT and their state representatives.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0 Tarulis-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Hernandez-aye, Colosimo-aye, Milschewski-aye, Funkhouser-aye
Wyland National Mayors Challenge for Conservation
(PW 2018-07)
Alderman Frieders reported that Yorkville had decided to initiate participation in a national program to challenge residents to conserve water, energy, and other natural resources. If residents wish to participate in the Wyland National Mayor' s Challenge for Water Conservation, the website address is: mywaterpledge.com. Alderman Frieders said that the website asks you questions about your habits, such as do you run your dishwasher or washing machine only when it' s full. The questions cause you think about ways that you can help to conserve natural resources. He hopes that many residents will visit the website and take the pledge. Alderman Funkhouser commented that he felt this is an opportunity to get residents focused on water conservation and future water issues. Once it gets rolling, he would like to see the city recognize residents that achieve conservation of natural resources.
Although no formal action was needed by the City Council on this item, Alderman Frieders asked Mayor Golinski ifthey could take a voice vote to show solidarity for this issue. The decision to participate in the Wyland National Mayors Challenge for Conservation was unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Economic Development Committee Report:
Resolution 2018-04 Authorizing a Service Agreement for Building Plan Review and Inspections with B& F Construction Services Inc.
(EDC 2018- 07)
Alderman Koch made a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing a Service Agreement for Building Plan Review and Inspections with B& F Construction Services Inc. and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Hernandez-aye, Colosimo-aye, Milschewski- aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Koch-aye
Public Safety Committee Report:
KenCom Intergovernmental Agreements
(PS 2017- 19)
Ordinance 2018-08 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the United City of Yorkville and Kendall County Emergency Phone Service and Communications Board
(Tyler/New World Security and Operations Fees)
Alderman Colosimo made a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the United City of Yorkville and Kendall County Emergency Phone Service and Communications Board( Tyler/New World Security and Operations Fees) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays- 0 Frieders-aye, Hernandez-aye, Colosimo-aye, Milschewski-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye
Ordinance 2018-09 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the United
City ofYorkville and Kendall County Emergency Phone Service and Communications Board
(Tyler/New World Licensing and Maintenance Fees)
Alderman Colosimo made a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the United City of Yorkville and Kendall County Emergency Phone Service and Communications Board( Tyler/New World Licensing and Maintenance Fees) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Hernandez.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Hernandez-aye, Colosimo-aye, Milschewski-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye
Ordinance 2018- 10 Amending Title 3, Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances
(Massage Establishments)
(PS 2018-04)
Alderman Colosimo made a motion to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 3, Chapter 9 ofthe Code of Ordinances( Massage Establishments) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0 Colosimo-aye, Milschewski-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Hernandez-aye
Administration Committee Report:
Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau( AACVB) Marketing Plan
(ADM 2018-07)
Alderman Milschewski made a motion to approve the 2018 marketing plan as presented; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Alderman Funkhouser commented that this was the second year that the city had gone through this program with the AACVB. He feels that as the city moves forward, he would like to see this marketing plan be managed by staff and not require approval by the City Council. Mayor Golinski concurred that this would not need to come back for a vote in future years.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0 Milschewski-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Hernandez-aye, Colosimo-aye
Park Board:
No report.
Planning And Zoning Commission:
No report.
City Council Report:
No report.
City Clerk' S Report:
No report.
Community& Liaison Report:
30th Anniversary Event for the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau( AACVB)
Alderman Funkhouser reported that the 30u' Anniversary event for the AACVB was open for registration if anyone would like to attend. The event will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2018 and there is a
35.00 fee to attend.
Staff Report:
No report.
Additional Business:
Long Term Water Planning
Mayor Golinski reported that he and Administrator Olson and a few other staff members had attended a meeting on long term water planning earlier that day at the Oswego Village Hall. Representatives were present from EEI, AECom, Yorkville, Oswego, and the DuPage Water Commission. He said that the meeting was very informative and that the city was in the process of looking at future water options.
Executive Session:
None.
Citizen Comments:
None.
Adjournment:
Mayor Golinski adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:25 p.m.
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