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City of Yorkville Council met March 12

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City of Yorkville Council met March 12.

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.

City Clerk Warren called the roll.

Ward I Koch Present

Colosimo Present

Ward II Milschewski Present

Plocher Present

Ward III Frieders Present

Funkhouser Present

Ward IV Tarulis Present

Peterson Present

Also present: City Clerk Warren, City Attorney Orr, City Administrator Olson, Police Chief Hart, Public Works Director Dhuse, Finance Director Fredrickson, Community Development Director Barksdale- Noble, Director ofParks and Recreation Evans, Assistant City Administrator Willrett

QUORUM

A quorum was established.

AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Mayor Golinski stated that Alderman Frieders would like to talk about St. Patrick's Day activities.

Alderman Milschewski requested that Item# I on the consent agenda, Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Reciprocal Building Inspection Services Between the United City of Yorkville and Kendall County( EDC 2019- 17), be moved to the regular agenda under Economic Development Committee Report.

Amendments approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.

St. Patrick'sDay Alderman Frieders gave details of the various St. Patrick's Day activities in all areas of Yorkville.

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation to Yorkville Christian Basketball Team

Mayor Golinski stated that the mighty Yorkville Mustangs had a historic run in IA division. Mayor Golinski stated the Mustangs made it all the way to super sectionals. This is only the third year in IHSA. He called the coach and basketball team to the front to present certificates. Mayor Golinski presented a team certificate to the Yorkville Christian High School basketball team's coach, Mr. Aaron Sovern. Mr. Sovern told about the boys basketball season and expressed how proud he was of the team. Mayor Golinski then presented individual certificates to each member of the team.

PUBLIC HEARINGS None.

CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS

Corey Johnson, resident, spoke on the consent agenda resolution in regards to Imperial Investments Inc.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Resolution 2019-07 to Induce the Redevelopment ofCertain Properties within the Yorkville

DowntownTaxIncrementRedevelopmentProjectArea(ImperialInvestments,Inc.)—authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute( EDC 2019-27)

2. Resolution 2019-08 to Induce the Redevelopment of Certain Property within the Yorkville Downtown Redevelopment Project Area( TIG Partners, L.L.C.)— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute( EDC 2019-28)

3. Downtown Redevelopment Project Area( JBNM Associates LLC)— authorize the Mayor and

Resolution 2019-09 to Induce the Redevelopment of Certain Property within the Yorkville

City Clerk to execute( EDC 2019-29)

Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended. So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded byAlderman Frieders.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Abstain-1 Colosimo-aye, Milschewski-abstain, Tarulis-aye, Frieders-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Koch-aye, Peterson-aye, Plocher- aye

MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

1. Minutes of the Regular City Council—February 12, 2019

2. Minutes of the Regular City Council—February 26, 2019

Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meetings of February 12, 2019 and February 26, 2019, as presented. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.

Minutes approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.

BILLS FOR PAYMENT

Mayor Golinski stated that the bills were$ 499,055.25.

REPORTS

MAYOR'S REPORT Resolution 2019-10

REPORTS

Accepting Service Printing Corporation' s Bid to Provide Design, Printing and Distribution Services Relating to the Parks & Recreation Department's Tri-Annual Program Catalog 

(CC 2019-04)

Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve a resolution accepting service printing corporation's bidto provide design, printing and distribution services relating to the parks& recreation department's tri-annual program catalog and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Peterson; 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, Peterson-aye, Koch-aye

Appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission 

(CC 2019- 12)

Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the Mayor's appointment ofDaniel Williams to the Planning and Zoning Commission to a vacant term ending April 30, 2021. So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Frieders.

Mayor Golinski believes Mr. Williams will be a great addition.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays-0 Frieders-aye Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Peterson-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher- aye

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT 

No report.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT

Ordinance 2019-15

Approving a Third Amendment to the Annexation Agreement and Planned UnitDevelopmentAgreement(GrandeReserveSubdivision) 

(EDC 2018-87)

Alderman Koch made a motion to approve an ordinance approving a third amendment to the annexation and planned unit development agreement( Grande Reserve Subdivision) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Frieders.

Alderman Frieders hoped the School Board would have more commentary. He gave his opinion on the proposed housing plan changes. Alderman Frieders supports these changes. Alderman Plocher would like to see the percentage changed to 50 to 75%. If that occurred it would gain his support. Alderman Koch noted with the school at capacity it could cause an issue in the future. Alderman Colosimo noted the very small impact this subdivision has had on the school. Even though it is not an age restricted neighborhood, it is marketed toward older residents. He does not see this as a problem. Alderman Funkhouser stated this istargetedtoolderresidents.Thedistrictwillneedtoeventuallyfigureoutwheretomovestudentssince the school is at capacity. Alderman Funkhouser doesn't see an issue with this.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-3

Tarulis-nay, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Peterson-nay,Koch-aye, Plocher-nay, Frieders-aye, Mayor Golinski-aye

Resolution 2019-11

Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Reciprocal Building

Inspection Services Between the United City of Yorkville and Kendall County

(EDC 2019- 17)

Alderman Koch made a motion to approve a resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement for reciprocal building inspection services between the United City of Yorkville and Kendall County and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0 Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Peterson-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT 

No report.

ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT 

No report.

PARK BOARD 

No report.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 

No report.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT 

No report.

CITY CLERK'S REPORT 

No report.

f COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT

National Suicide Prevention And Action Month Proclamation Alderman Frieders gave an update on the National Suicide Prevention and Action Month Proclamation stating that there are now 55 participating cities, 5 participating counties and 20 participating states.

Springfield Visit 

Mayor Golinski said he and a group would be going to Springfield tomorrow to lobby the state legislatures for a variety of different issues. He stated there is still room if any other Council members wanted to join. Alderman Peterson said he would be attending.

STAFF REPORT 

No report.

PRESENTATIONS( cont'd):

Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Presentation

(CC 2019- 13)

City Administrator Olson gave the one and only power point presentation on the fiscal year 2020 budget. He stated that he would be willing to answer questions. He stated that there is a public hearing scheduled for the next City Council meeting. After this public hearing there will be two more Council meetings where discussion may take place before this needs to be approved.

Alderman Frieders asked City Administrator Olson if the City would be addressing plows in this budget. City Administrator Olson stated that the current budget doesn't allow for that expenditure and he noted that it being the end of the season it wasn't high on the priority list.

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS 

None.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to go into Executive Session

1. Litigation

So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays- 1 Tarulis-aye, Milschewski-aye, Colosimo-aye, Plocher-aye, Peterson-aye, Koch-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Frieders-nay

The City Council entered Executive Session at7:57p.m.

The City Council returned to regular session at 8: 02 p.m.

CITIZEN COMMENTS 

None.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Golinski stated meeting adjourned.

Meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

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