City of Yorkville City Council met Jan. 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7: 00 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
Ward III Funkhouser Present
Frieders Present
Ward IV Tarulis Absent
Peterson Present
Staff present: City Clerk Pickering, Chief of Police Jensen, Deputy Chief ofPolice Pfizenmaier, Public Works Director Dhuse, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble, Finance Director Fredrickson, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Assistant City Administrator Willrett, Building Code Official Ratos, Purchasing Manager Parker, Attorney Orr, and EEI Engineer Sanderson.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Flags of Valor Presentation to American Legion Post# 489
Mayor Purcell and Director Evans presented a check in the amount of$ 1813. 50 to American Legion Commander Tim Conrady for the Flags of Valor initiative that took place over Veterans Day 2019. Director Evans said that over 70 flags were sponsored at Town Square Park. The flag display was to honor our nation and the veterans who have served.
Director Evans also mentioned that he and Commander Conrady had worked together last year with Representative Wheeler to get House Resolution— HR 0450 passed, which recognized the war memorial in Town Square Park. At this year' s Memorial Day service, the city will have a plaque dedication for the war memorial.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
None.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 14, 2020 as presented. So moved by Alderman Peterson; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the bill list in the amount of$ 1, 511, 037.66( vendors); 309, 946. 90( payroll period ending 1/ 10/ 20); for a total of$ 1, 820, 984. 56. So moved by Alderman Peterson; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
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
REPORTS
MAYOR' S REPORT
Comments from Mayor Purcell
Mayor Purcell mentioned that he had recently been invited to speak to second graders at Autumn Creek Elementary School, Bristol Grade School, and Circle Center Grade School as part of their community leaders study. He said that he really enjoyed speaking with the second graders.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Water Department Reports for October,
November, and December 2019
(PW 2020- 02)
Alderman Plocher made a motion to approve the Water Department Reports for October, November, and December 2019; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
2019 Road to Better Roads Program—Request for Change in Plans and Engineer' s Final Payment Estimate
(PW 2020- 05)
Alderman Plocher made a motion to approve the 2019 Road to Better Roads Program—Request for Change in Plans and Engineer' s Final Payment Estimate and authorize the Mayor to execute; 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
MFT Resolution 2020- 06 for 2020 Road to Better Roads Program
(PW 2020- 06)
Alderman Plocher made a motion to approve an MFT Resolution for the 2020 Road to Better Roads Program and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
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
Ordinance 2020- 03 Amending the Traffic Schedule and Index
(Bluebird Lane at Prairie Crossing Drive)
(PW 2020- 07)
Alderman Plocher made a motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Traffic Schedule and Index
Bluebird Lane at Prairie Crossing Drive) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0
Frieders- aye, Peterson- aye, Koch- aye, Milschewski- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Transier- aye, Plocher- aye
Purchase of Two Truck Dump Bodies and Salt Spreaders
(PW 2020- 08)
Alderman Plocher made a motion to accept the quote and award contract to Lindco Equipment Sales Inc. of 2168 East 88 h Dr., Merrillville, IN 46410 in the amount of$ 47, 126. 17 for the repair and rehabilitation of truck Y23, a 2006 International single axle dump truck and to accept the quote and award contract to PB Loader Corp. of 5778 W. Barstow, Fresno, CA 93722 in the amount of$52,243. 00 for the repair and rehabilitation of truck Y9, a 2008 International tandem axle dump truck; 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
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PARK BOARD
Resolution 2020- 07 Accepting BSN Sports, LLC' s Bid to Provide 2020 Youth Baseball and Softball League Uniforms and Equipment
(CC 2020- 05)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Accepting BSN Sports, LLC' s Bid to Provide 2020 Youth Baseball and Softball League Uniforms and Equipment. So moved by Alderman Koch; seconded by Alderman Transier.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0
Koch- aye, Milschewski- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Transier- aye, Plocher- aye, Frieders- aye, Peterson- aye
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Ordinance 2020- 04 Amending the Zoning Ordinance to the Regulations for
Mobile Food and Retail Vendor Vehicles
Operating on Private Property
(PZC 2019- 28 and EDC 2019- 100)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to the Regulations for Mobile Food and Retail Vendor Vehicles Operating on Private Property. So moved by Alderman Peterson; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
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 2020- 05 Approving a Special Use for a Freestanding Solar Energy System and Freestanding Wind Energy System Wrigley Manufacturing—2800 N. Bridge Street) PZC 2019- 31 and EDC 2019- 98)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving a Special Use for a Freestanding Solar Energy System and Freestanding Wind Energy System( Wrigley Manufacturing— 2800 N. Bridge Street). So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
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
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
National Suicide Prevention+ Action Month
Proclamation Project
Alderman Frieders reported that he has the 2020 proclamation for the National Suicide Prevention+ Action Month ready to start sending out to communities. This year he is working with Hope for the Day as well as the local National Alliance on Mental Illness affiliate. He said the goal of the proclamation project is to point out that suicide is an issue, to be able to provide information on the resources that are available, and to remind people that they are enough.
Top Golf Event Alderman Funkhouser reported that the city would be partnering with the Kiwinis Club to hold an event at Top Golf on Thursday, March 5`' from 2:00 p. m.— 5: 00 p.m. He said the event should be a lot of fun. Anyone that is interested in registering should contact the city' s Parks and Recreation Department.
CITY CLERK' S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT
No report.
STAFF REPORT
Building Permits Building Code Official Ratos reported on the number of building permits that were submitted for calendar year 2019. In 2019, single family home permits totaled 143, and in 2018 they totaled 210. In 2019, single family attached permits totaled 35, and in 2018 they totaled 36. In 2019, commercial permits totaled 117, and in 2018 they totaled 130. In 2019, miscellaneous permits totaled 1848, and in 2018 they totaled 615. With the increase in miscellaneous permits in 2019, 700 of those are attributed to the large storm that the city experienced. Mr. Ratos mentioned that even though the city had received more home permits in 2018, the construction value added to the community was higher in 2019. For 2019, construction value was estimated at$ 59, 154,430.00 and in 2018 it was estimated at$ 55, 529,975.00 for an estimated increase in construction value of 3. 624 million in 2019 versus 2018.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Budget Discussions
Mayor Purcell mentioned that budget discussions have started with staff and will take place for the next couple of weeks prior to the budget being presented to the City Council.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
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