United City of Yorkville City Council met Sept. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7: 01 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Pickering called the roll.
Ward I Koch Present
Transier Present
Ward II Milschewski Present
Plocher Present ( arrived 7: 09 p.m.)
Ward III Funkhouser Present
Frieders Present
Ward IV Tarulis Absent
Peterson Present
Staff present: City Administrator Olson, City Clerk Pickering, Chief of Police Jensen, Deputy Chief of Police Mikolasek, Deputy Chief ofPolice Pfizenmaier, Community Development Director BarksdaleNoble, Finance Director Fredrickson, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Assistant City Administrator Willrett, Building Code Official Ratos, Purchasing Manager Parker, and Attorney Orr.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Swearing-in ofPatrol Officers Luke Swanson,
Sean Enk, and Cory Shepherd
Mayor Purcell, along with Fire and Police Commission Chairman Robert Johnson and Chief of Police James Jensen, swore in Luke Swanson, Sean Enk, and Cory Shepherd as Patrol Officers for the police department.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
None.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the minutes ofthe regular City Council meetings of August 13, 2019 and August 27, 2019 as presented. So moved by Alderman Milschewski; seconded by Alderman Peterson.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
III Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the bill list in the amount of$310,301. 36( vendors); 53, 525. 35 ( wire payments); $ 290,570. 84( payroll period ending 8/ 23/ 19); for a total of$654, 397.55. So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Funkhouser-aye, Transier-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders- aye, Peterson-aye, Koch-aye, Milschewski-aye
MAYOR' S REPORT
Mill Road Paving
Mayor Purcell reported that Kendall County expected the Mill Road paving to be completed by the end of the September.
Hometown Days
Mayor Purcell reported that the Hometown Days festival had an excellent turnout. Director Evans thanked everyone that attended the event. He said that festival attendance this year was higher than previous years. He also mentioned that the addition of the Disney cover band on Saturday afternoon was very popular with festival attendees and resulted in a large amount of carnival ticket sales.
Meeting with School District
Mayor Purcell mentioned that himself,Administrator Olson, and Director Evans met with Dr. Shimp and Dr. Burks from the school district to discuss potential future collaborations between the city and the school district.
National Suicide Prevention+ Action Month Proclamation
(CC 2019-52)
Mayor Purcell proclaimed the month of September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the United City ofYorkville( see attached).
Alderman Frieders reported that a total of eighty-two communities and six counties in twenty-one different states have now issued proclamations resulting in a total population impact of 5. 5 million people. He mentioned that today is an important day for suicide prevention as it is World Suicide Prevention Day.
Assisted Living Week Proclamation
(CC 2019- 53)
Mayor Purcell proclaimed September 8— 14, 2019 as Assisted Living Week in the United City of Yorkville ( see attached).
Constitution Week Proclamation
(CC 2019- 54)
Mayor Purcell proclaimed September 17— 23, 2019 as Constitution Week in the United City of Yorkville (see attached).
Resolution 2019-26 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the United City ofYorkville and Kendall County
Emergency Phone Service and Communications
Board (2019)— IP Flexible Reach
(CC 2019- 55)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the United City ofYorkville and Kendall County Emergency Phone Service and Communications Board( 2019)— IP Flexible Reach and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute.
So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Peterson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Transier-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Peterson-aye, Koch-aye, Milschewski-aye, Funkhouser-aye
Purchase Request for a Police SUV
(CC 2019- 56)
Purchase Authorization
Ordinance 2019- 47 Authorizing the Fifth Amendment to the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2019 and Ending on April 30, 2020
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a purchase request for a new 2020 Ford Explorer SUV and all ofthe required equipment through the state bid not to exceed$ 64, 000 and to approve an Ordinance Authorizing a Fifth Amendment to the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2019 and Ending on April 30, 2020 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-7 Nays- 0
Transier-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Peterson-aye, Koch-aye, Milschewski- aye, Funkhouser-aye
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Temporary Easement for East Alley Parking Lot between the City and Imperial Investments, LLC
(PW 2018- 102)
Alderman Plocher made a motion to approve a Temporary Easement Agreement for the East Alley Parking Lot between the City and Imperial Investments, LLC and authorize the Mayor to execute; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Peterson-aye, Koch-aye, Milschewski-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Transier-aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Resolution 2019-27 Approving an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Houseal Lavigne Associates, LLC
Unified Development Ordinance)
(EDC 2019-68)
Alderman Milschewski made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Houseal Lavigne Associates, LLC( Unified Development Ordinance) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays- 0 Present- 1
Frieders-aye, Peterson-aye, Koch-aye, Milschewski-aye, Funkhouser-present, Transier-aye, Plocher-aye
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Resolution 2019-28 Approving an Amendment to the Employee Manual Travel/Meal Policy)
(ADM 2019-47)
Alderman Funkhouser made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Amendment t the Employee Manual( Travel/Meal Policy) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays-0
Peterson-aye, Koch-aye, Milschewski-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Transier-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye
PARK BOARD
No report.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Ordinance Adopting by Reference Certain Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy Conservation, Fire, Fuel Gas, Property Maintenance, Residential, Existing Building, Swimming Pool and Accessibility Codes Regulating and Governing the Construction, Conditions and Maintenance ofAll
Property, Buildings and Structures in the City— First Reading
(PZC 2019- 16 and EDC 2019-38)
Mayor Purcell stated this item was on the agenda for a first reading. He asked Code Official Ratos to give a brief synopsis on the building code updates. Code Official Ratos said the purpose of these building code updates is to update the city from the 2009 building codes to the 2018 building codes. He said the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the proposed updates and has recommended approval.
This item will be on the September 24th City Council agenda for a vote.
Lenny' s Gas N Wash
(PZC 2019- 19 and EDC 2019-63)
Ordinance 2019-48 Approving a Special Use for a Gasoline Service Station Within an Accessory Convenience Store and Car Wash at
4100 N. Bridge Street( Lenny' s Gas N Wash)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving a Special Use for a Gasoline Service Station Within an Accessory Convenience Store and Car Wash at 4100 N. Bridge Street( Lenny's Gas N Wash) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Peterson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Milschewski-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Transier-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders- aye, Peterson-aye, Koch-aye
Ordinance 2019-49 Granting a Sign Variance for the Property Located at
4100 N. Bridge Street( Lenny' s Gas N Wash)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Granting a Sign Variance for the Property Located at 4100 N. Bridge Street( Lenny' s Gas N Wash) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 5 Nays-2
Milschewski-nay, Funkhouser-nay, Transier-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders- aye, Peterson-aye, Koch-aye
Ordinance 2019-50 Approving the Gas N Wash Route 47 Yorkville Subdivision Plat
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving the Gas N Wash Route 47 Yorkville Subdivision Plat and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays-0
Milschewski-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Transier-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Peterson- aye, Koch-aye
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK' S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT
No report.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Metronet
David and Stephanie Lopez, residents ofthe Greenbriar Subdivision, commented about their displeasure with the Metronet installation in their yard. They stated that Metronet used their yard and left deep vehicle tracks between their house and their neighbor' s house. Metronet also ran over their cinder block fire pit and cut their Comcast line.
MAYOR' S REPORT( cont' d)
Adult-Use Cannabis
(CC 2019-51)
Mayor Purcell said the city needs to have an ordinance in place by January 151 with any conditions that the City Council would like to implement. Mayor Purcell asked the council members to think about the conditions that the city should impose on cannabis sales.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to go into executive session for litigation, when an action against, affecting, or on behalf ofthe particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent. So moved by Alderman Milschewski; seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays- 1
Milschewski-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Transier-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-nay, Peterson- aye, Koch-aye
The City Council entered executive session at 7: 54 p.m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 9:03 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman Peterson; seconded by Alderman Transier.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 9: 04 p.m
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