United City of Yorkville City Council met April 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Pro Tem Koch 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 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, 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
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Certificate for Yorkville' s Representative for the Mrs. Illinois Pageant—Jordan Weeks
Mayor Pro Tem Koch presented a certificate of recognition to Jordan Weeks.
Eagle Scout Presentations
Mayor Pro Tem Koch stated that the Eagle Scout would not be in attendance this evening.
AACVB Municipal Marketing Program 2018 Review
Mayor Pro Tem Koch stated there is an AACVB Municipal Marketing Program 2018 review. A representative from the AACVB gave the power point presentation on the AACVB marketing review. Alderman Frieders had two quick comments. He has noticed a lot more marketing on the feed. He also noticed that Law Office references have been popping up in music blogs, and that artists are beginning to make Yorkville, IL a part of their tour stop.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Johanna Byram, resident, spoke about Amos Kendall Daughter of the American Revolution. She stated that Yorkville has a big winner that won the state contest for the American History contest in the 6th grade division. Lilia Paetzold was the winner that beat out all the other 6th graders across Illinois. This year's topic was in honor of the 100 years of women's suffrage. Lilia Paetzold will be honored this month at the state convention. Her essay will go on to compete in the Midwest division. If she wins that then she will go onto the national convention. Lilia Paetzold is a student at Cross Lutheran.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Ordinance 2019- 19 Clarifying the Requirements for Micropigmentation Services— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute( EDC 2019-36)
Mayor Pro Tem Koch entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. So moved by Alderman Milschewski; seconded by Alderman Peterson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays- 0
Colosimo-aye, Milschewski-aye, Tarulis-aye, Frieders-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Koch-aye, Peterson-aye, Plocher- aye
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council—March 12, 2019
Mayor Pro Tem Koch entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council minutes of March 12, 2019, as presented. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays- 0
Milschewski-aye, Tarulis-aye, Frieders-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Koch-aye, Peterson-aye, Plocher- aye, Colosimo-aye
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Mayor Golinski stated that the bills were$ 473, 018.34.
REPORTS
MAYOR' S REPORT
Proclamation for Motorcycle Awareness Month
(CC 2019-20)
Mayor Pro Tem Koch read the proclamation for Motorcycle Awareness Month.
Ordinance 2019-20 Authorizing the Twelfth Amendment to the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2018 and Ending on April 30, 2019
(CC 2019-21)
Mayor Pro Tem Koch entertained a motion to approve an ordinance authorizing the twelfth amendment to the annual budget for the fiscal year commencing on May 1, 2018 and ending on April 30, 2019. So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Frieders.
Alderman Funkhouser asked that Director of Parks and Recreation Evans give a background on this ordinance. Director of Parks and Recreation Evans gave the background. Alderman Funkhouser discussed this further.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 1
Peterson-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders- aye, Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-nay, Milschewski- aye
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Ordinance 2019-21 Approving a Third Amendment to the Amended Annexation Agreement and Planned Unit Development Agreement( O' Keefe Subdivision)
(EDC 2019- 24)
Mayor Pro Tem Koch entertained a motion to approve an ordinance approving a third amendment to the annexation agreement and planned unit development agreement( O'Keefe Subdivision) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
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, Peterson-aye
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PARK BOARD
No report.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
City Attorney Orr stated that before a motion is made there is a report on the actual amendment that will be the subject of the motion. Alderman Funkhouser stated that there were two items in reviewing needed to be brought out. He stated that the language that the Council has in front of them regarding paragraph B D in section 3 regarding connection to the water main and annexation to YBSD are hereby deleted. That's the language that has been added. Those two are intended to be removed. City Attorney Orr said so the motion that is made and seconded as voted on will be the approval of the 1 st amendment to the original annexation agreement with the added language as just read by Alderman Funkhouser. City Administrator Olson stated for those following along on a PDF packet he gave the section to follow.
1. PZC 2019-03 and EDC 2019-25 Hively Landscaping
a. Ordinance 2019-22 Approving the First Amendment to the Annexation and Planned Unit Development Agreement for a Portion of the Windmill Farms Development( Hively Development)
Mayor Pro Tem Koch entertained a motion to approve an ordinance approving the first amendment to the annexation and planned unit development agreement for a portion of the Windmill Farms Development
Hively Development) and a authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
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
b. Ordinance 2019-23 Approving the Rezoning to the B- 3 General Business Zoning District and the A- 1 Agricultural District of the Property Located Near the Intersection of Illinois Routes 71 and 126 and Repeal of Ordinance 2008-42 as it Applies to the Property( Hively Landscaping)
Mayor Pro Tem Koch entertained a motion to approve an ordinance approving the rezoning to the B-3 general business zoning district and the A- 1 agricultural district of the property located near the intersection of Illinois Routes 71 and 126 and repeal ofthe ordinance 2008-42 as it applies to the property
Hively Landscaping) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Colosimo.
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
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK' S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORT
No report.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
MAYOR' S REPORT( cont' d):
Ordinance 2019-24 Approving the 2019-2020 Fiscal Budget
(CC 2019- 19)
Mayor Pro Tem Koch entertained a motion to approve an ordinance approving the 2019-2020 Fiscal Budget, incorporating budget adjustments# 1 through# 5 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Milschewski; seconded by Alderman Colosimo.
Alderman Frieders state this feels temporary for it can change in a few weeks. Alderman Koch stated a vote has to be made at this City Council meeting or the next. Alderman Colosimo commented on this ordinance, and recognized the importance of finalizing the budget.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays- 0
Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Peterson-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher- aye, Frieders- aye, Tarulis-aye
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
National Suicide Prevention And Action Month Proclamation
Alderman Frieders gave a quick update on the National Suicide Prevention and Action Month Proclamation stating he is up to 58 cities and 5 counties in 20 different states. He stated that he has sent out 477 emails many have been bounced back due to it being an election year for many communities. Alderman Frieders has been doing a lot more education with Hope for the Day out of Chicago. He stated that he is getting local traction. He is not that concerned about communities that have not responded. He will find a new way to contact the communities. Alderman Frieders is excited that communities are receiving the information and wanting to talk more about this issue. He greatly appreciates the City of Yorkville allowing him to do that outreach, and looks forward to more presentations.
Old Jail
Alderman Milschewski stated that last City Council meeting it was requested to have the topic of the Old Jail placed on this City Council Meeting's agenda. City Administrator Olson gave an update on the Old Jail. Alderman Funkhouser stated that at the last City Council meeting there had been a consensus to have that topic placed on the agenda for this meeting. Seeing how this was supposed to occur, Alderman Funkhouser was surprised to not see it listed on the agenda. He would like to see this on the agenda for the next meeting. City Administrator Olson stated it should be on the next City Council meeting agenda, for sure.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Pro Tem Koch entertained a motion to go into Executive Session. So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays-0
Tarulis-aye, Milschewski-aye, Colosimo-aye, Plocher-aye, Peterson-aye, Koch-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Frieders-aye
City Attorney Orr stated that the executive session is for the discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed, litigation, and personnel.
The City Council entered Executive Session at 7: 44 p.m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 8: 06 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Koch stated meeting adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 8: 07 p.m.
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