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City of Yorkville City Council met April 10.

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City of Yorkville City Council met April 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 ( Arrived at 7: 04)

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 Hilt, Deputy Chief of Police Klingel, Public Works Director Dhuse, 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:

Mayor Golinski requested that the appointment to Park Board( CC 2018- 13)_be pulled off the Mayor's Report.

Amendment approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.

Presentations:

Commendation for Officer Jeff Johnson

Mayor Golinski stated the first thing is a commendation for Officer Jeff Johnson. Mayor Golinski stated that Officer Johnson apprehended some creep who was robbing cars. Mayor Golinski called Officer Johnson and Deputy Chief of Police Klingel to the front. Deputy Chief of Police Klingel read the commendation for Officer Johnson.

Public Hearings:

1.Third amendment to that certain Annexation Agreement( Prestwick of Yorkville Subdivision) dated April 26, 2005, as amended October 8, 2013 and May 27, 2014, by and among Yorkville Farms Development, LLC. (Owner/Developer), an Illinois Limited Liability Corporation, and the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, for the purpose of amending the requirements for the construction of an access roadway from the Yorkville Christian School site to Ashley Road.

Please, see attached report of proceedings by the Court Reporter for the public hearing.

Mayor Golinski closed the public hearing and the court reporter left. Discussion continued as follows. Mayor Golinski asked the City Council how they felt about the annexation agreement. Alderman Colosimo would be happy with the agreement if it guarantees that Ashley Road is completed in seven years, by 2025. Alderman Frieders said four years ago his decision was based on the school having an access road to Ashley Road. Alderman Frieders discussed the potential for bottlenecks and congestion around for the school's only access being from Route 126. Alderman Funkhouser pointed out that the traffic access for the proposed school is identical to that ofthe Yorkville Middle School. He is not in favor of forcing the school to have an additional access road onto Ashley Road. Alderman Frieders reiterated the fact he is sticking to the decision that was made four years ago. Alderman Funkhouser understands Alderman Frieders' position but stated things have changed due to the developer. Alderman Frieders reiterated his position. Alderman Milschewski asked ifthe school was being downsized. City Administrator Olson answered her. Alderman Milschewski stated that there could still potentially be 800 students at that school at some point and time. She believes the access road requirement should remain. Alderman Tarulis was in favor ofthe access road. The tally is 4/4 among the Council. Alderman Funkhouser wanted clarification on which intersection will have a stop light. Alderman Milschewski feels that the access from the Prestwick Subdivision is preferred to the intersection at Ashley and Route 126. City Administrator Olson thinks he has his direction as far as the 75th permit requirement. The vote is 5 to 4 as follows. Mayor Golinski, Alderman Funkhouser, Alderman Colosimo, Alderman Koch, and Alderman Hernandez is saying it is ok to remove the 75th permit requirement so that it will simply read seven years from the approval of the agreement completed roadway that can be driven on. City Administrator Olson stated the Alderman who said no were Alderman Frieders, Alderman Milschewski, Alderman Tarulis and Alderman Plocher. City Administrator Olson stated the threshold for the annexation agreement approval is a super majority, six out of nine votes, but it will be drafted as a seven year timeline. Alderman Funkhouser reiterated his position on the annexation agreement. Alderman Colosimo stated in the short term the safest thing to do is to amend the annex agreement to provide for the exit to Ashley Road to be completed within 7 years.

Citizen Comments On Agenda Items:

None.

Consent Agenda:

None.

Minutes For Approval:

1.Minutes of the Regular City Council—March 13, 2018

Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 13, 2018 as presented. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Frieders

Minutes approved unanimously by a viva voce vote

Bills For Payment:

Mayor Golinski stated that the bills were$ 462,409.50.

Reports:

Mayor' S Report:

Proclamation for Motorcycle Awareness Month

(CC 2018- 14)

Mayor Golinski stated that the proclamation in is the packet if anyone would like to read it.

Ordinance 2018- 21

Amending the Regulations for a Class CA—Catering Liquor License

(PS 2018-07)

Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve an ordinance amending the regulations for a Class CA Catering license and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Frieders.

Alderman Funkhouser made a motion to amend it to include language to put a provision that is limited to the downtown; seconded by Alderman Colosimo.

Mayor Golinski stated roll call on the motion to amend.

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

Mayor Golinski stated roll call vote on the amended motion.

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

Ordinance 2018-22

Deleting the Requirement for a License Fee Deposit for Liquor License Applications

(PS 2018-08)

Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve an ordinance deleting the requirement for a license fee deposit for liquor license applications and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser. n

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

Public Works Committee Report:

No report.

Economic Development Committee Report:

Downtown Redevelopment Project Area# 2

(EDC 2017-58)

a.Ordinance 2018-23 Approving the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois Downtown Redevelopment Project Area# 2 Redevelopment Plan

Alderman Koch made a motion to approve an ordinance approving the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois Downtown redevelopment project area #2 redevelopment plan and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Frieders.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Abstain-1

Plocher- aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-abstain, Hernandez- aye, Koch-aye

b.Ordinance 2018-24 Designating the Proposed United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois Downtown Redevelopment Project Area# 2 Pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act

Alderman Koch made a motion to approve an ordinance designating the proposed United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois downtown redevelopment project area #2 pursuant to the tax increment allocation redevelopment act and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Hernandez.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Abstain-1

Frieders-aye Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski- abstain, Hernandez- aye, Koch-aye, Plocher- aye

c.Ordinance 2018-25 Adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing for United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois Downtown Redevelopment Project Area# 2

Alderman Koch made a motion to approve an ordinance adopting tax increment allocation fmancing for United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois downtown redevelopment project area# 2 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Abstain-1

Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-abstain, Hernandez- aye, Koch-aye, Plocher- aye, Frieders-aye

Public Safety Committee Report:

No report.

Administration Committee Report:

No report.

Park Board:

Purcell Park—Playground Equipment Proposals

(CC 2018- 15)

Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the purchase of playground equipment for Purcell Park from Zenon Company in an amount not to exceed$ 40,000. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Hernandez.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays- 1

Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-nay, Milschewski-aye, Hernandez- aye, Koch-aye, Plocher- aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye

Windett Ridge Park—Playground Equipment Proposals

(CC 2018- 16)

Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the purchase of playground equipment for Windett Ridge Park from Play Illinois LLC( Burke) in an amount not to exceed$ 45,362. So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Frieders.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0

Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Hernandez- aye, Koch-aye, Plocher- aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye

Planning And Zoning Commission:

No report.

City Councel Report:

No report.

City Clerk' S Report:

No report.

Community& Liaison Report:

No report.

Staff Report:

No report.

Mayor' S Report( cont' d):

Ordinance 2018-26 Approving 2018- 2019 Fiscal Budget

(CC 2018- 08)

Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve an ordinance approving the 2018-2019 fiscal budget, incorporation budget adjustments# 1 through# 9 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.

City Administrator Olson gave a quick update on this ordinance. City Administrator Olson gave details of the budget and stated that the Parks and Recreation building is having heating issues. It is believed to be the heat exchanger and hopefully the entire heating system will not need to be replaced. The building is currently at 60 degrees and with the weather being warmer than usual the City does not anticipated any freezing issues until the necessary repairs are made. City Administrator Olson also stated that the January consumer sales are in and show to be up approximately 1. 5%. Also, the projected cost of MRF, pension fund, budgeted at 10 plus% came in at 9% which provides a savings of approximately$ 21, 000. Alderman Colosimo supports being more conservative for the City's budget. Alderman Koch will support the budget. He commented on a software system used by the school district. He stated that it provides a working budget which reflects actual receipts and shows ongoing deficits instead of waiting until the end ofthe year for that information. Alderman Koch was wanting to know if this would be possible for the City to provide. City Administrator Olson stated that in the past the City has done this by providing either or options, depending upon revenues. This was done often during the years when revenues were lower. He stated that depending on the audit outcome this may be something that would be a good portion of next year's budget proposal

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0

Milschewski-aye, Hernandez- aye, Koch-aye, Plocher- aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye

Additional Business:

None.

Executive Session:

Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of 1. Litigation

So moved by Alderman Hernandez; seconded by Alderman Frieders

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0

Tarulis-aye, Milschewski-aye, Colosimo-aye, Plocher- aye, Hernandez- aye, Koch-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Frieders-aye

The City Council entered Executive Session at 7: 56 p.m.

The City Council returned to regular session at 8: 00 p.m.

Citizen Comments:

None.

Adjournment:

Mayor Golinski stated meeting adjourned.

Meeting adjourned at 8: 01 p.m.

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