City of Yorkville City Council met February 27.
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 of Police Klingel, Public Works Director Dhuse, Finance Director Fredrickson, EEI Engineer Sanderson, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble, Director of Parks and Recreation Evans
Quorum:
A quorum was established.
Amendments To The Agenda:
Alderman Colosimo requested that Item# 6 Kennedy Road—ITEP Authorizations Nos. 4 and 5 ( PW 2018- 14) and# 7 Federal RTP Grants( PW 2018- 15), be moved to the regular agenda under the Public Works Committee Report.
Amendment approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.
Presentations:
Certificate of Appreciation—Knights of Columbus
Mayor Golinski presented a certificate of appreciation to the Knights of Columbus. One ofthe Knights of Columbus spoke about this organization and what the Knights of Columbus support.
Public Hearings:
1. Metronet Cable Franchise Agreement
2. Construction of a Shared Use Path along ComEd Easement from Kingsmill Lane to Riverfront Park
Please, see attached report of proceedings by the Court Reporter for the public hearing.
Citizen Comments On Agenda Items:
None.
Consent Agenda:
1. Bristol Bay Unit 3— Maintenance Bond Release— authorize the release of the maintenance bond( Liberty mutual Bond# 268009420 in the amount of$172,371. 00)( PW 2018- 09)
2. Resolution 2018-06 Authorizing the Transfer of an Easement for Right of Way from the United City of Yorkville to the County of Kendall County( County Highway 9 - Galena Road)— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execut3( PW 2018- 10)
3. Wrigley EDP Project—Change Order No. 5— authorize Mayor to execute( PW 2018- 11)
4. Fountain Village—Completion of Improvements—Bid Award—accept bid and award contract to Wilkinson Excavating, Inc. in an amount not to exceed$ 130,455.00( PW 2018- 12)
5. Caledonia Warranty Bond Period—require that the developer provide a new letter of credit with a reduced value to cover the remaining work items at a value of$60,000 and an expiration date of July 1, 2018 and authorize release of the existing maintenance guarantee upon receipt of the new letter of credit( PW 2018- 13)
6. Supplemental MFT Resolution 2018-07 for Salt Purchase— authorize the City Clerk to execute PW 2018- 16)
7. Route 71 Improvements— City/State Agreement( PW 2018- 17)
a. Resolution 2018-08 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the United City of Yorkville and Illinois Department of Transportation Illinois Route 71 ( Stagecoach Trail)( Job No. C-93- 017- 14)— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
b. Resolution 2018- 09 of the United City of Yorkville Establishing Funding for the State of Illinois Intergovernmental Agreement— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
c. Ordinance 2018- 11 of the United City of Yorkville Establishing No Parking Regulations for Illinois Route 71 ( Stagecoach Trail)—authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
d. Ordinance 2018-12 of the United City of Yorkville Prohibiting Encroachments within the State of Illinois Right of Way Along Illinois Route 71 — authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
e. Plan Approval—authorize the Mayor to execute
8. US Route 34 Improvements( Center to Eldamain)—Noise Abatement and Retaining Walls— Texture and Color Selection— authorize the selection of noise wall option 1- 1. 5" Ashlar 12020) in the Sandstone color( similar to Route 30 in Montgomery) and authorize the selection of retaining wall option I—(#1104) in the Concrete Gray color to match the wall on Game Farm/Route 34. (PW 2018- 19)
9. Monthly Treasurer' s Report for January 2018 ( ADM 2018- 09)
10. Ordinance 2018- 13 Authorizing the Sixth Amendment to the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2017 and Ending on April 30, 2018— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute( ADM 2018- 13)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended. So moved by Alderman Koch; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Colosimo-aye, Milschewski-aye, Tarulis-aye, Frieders-aye,
Funkhouser-aye, Koch-aye, Hernandez-aye, Kot-aye
Minutes For Approval:
1. Minutes ofthe Regular City Council—February 13, 2018
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 13, 2018, as presented. So moved by Alderman Koch; seconded by Alderman Hernandez.
Minutes approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.
Bills For Payment:
Mayor Golinski stated that the bills were$ 1, 173, 557.08.
Reports:
Mayor' S Report:
Resolution 2018- 10 Approving a License Extension Agreement with White Water Ice Cream Inc.( 131 E. Hydraulic Avenue, Units A and B)
CC 2018-06)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve a resolution approving a license extension agreement with White Water Ice Cream Inc. ( 131 E. Hydraulic Avenue, Units A and B) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Hernandez; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
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
Whispering Meadows Subdivision
CC 2018-07)
a. Settlement Agreement between the City and Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve a settlement agreement between the City and Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Hernandez.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays- 1
Frieders-aye Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-nay,
Milschewski-aye, Hernandez-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye
b. Completion ofImprovements— Rejection ofBids
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to reject the bids and to support staff in seeking a re-bid of the project with a reduced scope. So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Frieders. City Administrator Olson went over the cost associated with the improvement to the Whispering Meadows subdivision infrastructure improvements.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Hernandez-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye,
Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye
Public Works Committee Report:
Kennedy Road—ITEP Authorizations Nos. 4 and 5
PW 2018- 14)
Alderman Frieders made a motion for authorizations for the Kennedy Road shared use path; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-5 Nays-3
Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-nay,
Colosimo-nay, Funkhouser-nay, Milschewski-aye, Hernandez-aye
Federal RTP Grants—ComEd/Fox Road Trails—authorize staff to submit applications for federal RTP grants for the ComEd multi-use path from Kings mill Street to Riverfront Park in an amount not to exceed$ 200,000 and for the Fox Road multi-use path from IL 47 to Hoover Forest Preserve in an amount not to exceed$ 885,296for land acquisition costs
PW 2018- 15)
Alderman Frieders made a motion to approve an application for the recreational trail program known as RTP Grants ComEd/ Fox Road Trails; seconded by Alderman Hernandez.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-5 Nays- 3
Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-nay, Colosimo-nay,
Funkhouser-nay, Milschewski-aye, Hernandez-aye, Koch-aye
Economic Development Committee Report:
No report.
Public Safety Committee Report:
No report.
Administration Committee Report:
Ordinance 2018- 14 Authorizing the Seventh Amendment to the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2017 and Ending on April 30, 2018
ADM 2018- 14)
Alderman Milschewski made a motion to approve an ordinance authorizing the seventh amendment to the annual budget for the fiscal year commencing on May 1, 2017 and ending on April 30, 2018 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Hernandez.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-2
Colosimo-nay, Funkhouser-nay, Milschewski-aye, Hernandez-aye,
Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye
Building Conditions Survey Result—Historic Jail
ADM 2017-70)
Alderman Milschewski said this was just an FYI for discussion. This was discussed during committee and she wanted to bring it to the Council to see if there are any comments or suggestions.
Alderman Frieders discussed the condition of the jail and the past interest in restoring or developing it. He is not in favor of investing funds, in the jail, at this time, but is open to hear public comment. Alderman Colosimo does not want to put any tax dollars into the Jail. He feels this is an eye sore. Alderman Colosimo recommends razing the property and using the lot for another purpose. Alderman Plocher feels the same as Alderman Colosimo. Alderman Funkhouser hates to see this building in the condition it is. He would like to try once more to see if someone wants the building. Alderman Funkhouser doesn't believe that tax payer money should be used in restoring it. Mayor Golinski said it's a shame. He loves the building but agrees with everything the Council members said. Alderman Colosimo said if this building was privately owned the City would be citing it daily. City Administrator Olson said there was a two part suggestion. One was to gage peoples temperature on the direction of the jail. The second was to bring the agenda item back to the Admin committee next month, along with a draft of an RFP saying the City is open to selling it or repurposing it, but not with City funds. Mayor Golinski recognized Valerie Burd to speak to the Council. Valerie Burd wanted to make a few points. Mrs. Burd reminded the Council that the property was purchase with historical preservation funds provided by the State and tearing it down may not be an option. She mentioned that the Historic Jail and the County Court House give an historical identity to Yorkville that the surrounding towns do not have. She offered several ideas for re-purchasing the property. Mayor Golinski stated this conversation will continue back at Admin Committee. Mayor Golinski said he is open to any suggestions. Alderman Milschewski questioned if the addition on the County Court House impacted the historical integrity of the building. City Administrator Olson's interpretation is that there is nothing keeping the City from tearing it down. He commented on the state of the current structure. Alderman Milschewski asked if there were any grants available to help with restoration. City Administrator Olson is not aware of any. Mayor Golinski stated this will be sent back to Admin Committee.
Park Board:
No report.
Planning And Zoning Board Of Appeals:
No report.
City Council Report:
No report.
City Clerk' S Report:
City Clerk Warren clarified Mayor's report# 2 vote, Whispering Meadows Subdivision, (CC 2018-07).
Community& Liaison Report:
No report.
Staff Report:
Downtown Survey
City Administrator Olson stated the Downtown Survey is open. He said there has been a surprising number of responses, which is great news. The website is downtownyorkville.com/ survey. City Administrator Olson told the specifics of the survey, and said this will be a great resource for the City.
Presentations( cont' d):
Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Presentation
CC 2018-08)
City Administrator Olson stated this is the fiscal year 19 budget presentation. This is the same presentation format from the last two years. City Administrator Olson said he would be going through the entire budget memo. He reminded the Council that is a five year budget but the Council would only be approving fiscal year 19 budget. City Administrator Olson presented the power point presentation.
Additional Business:
St. Patrick's Day Festivities
Mayor Golinski stated that March 17th the City has its downtown St. Patrick's Day festivities. There will be a first annual St. Patrick's Day parade. Mayor Golinski wanted to know if the City Council wanted to have a float for the parade. It sounded like about three or four Council members would take part to be on a float.
Executive Session:
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of
1. Litigation
So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Going into executive Session was approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.
The City Council entered Executive Session at 8: 14 p.m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 8: 28 p.m.
Citizen Comments:
None.
Adjournment:
Mayor Golinski stated meeting adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 8: 29 p.m.
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