City of Yorkville City Council Met Dec. 8.
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 ( electronic attendance)
Transier Present ( electronic attendance)
Ward 11 Milschewski Present ( electronic attendance)
Plocher Present ( electronic attendance)
Ward III Funkhouser Present
Frieders Present ( electronic attendance)
Ward IV Tarulis Present ( electronic attendance)
Peterson Present ( electronic attendance)
Staff in attendance at city hall: City Administrator Olson and Chief of Police Jensen.
Staff in attendance electronically: City Clerk Pickering, 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, Attorney Orr and EEI Engineer Sanderson.
Clerk' s Note: Due to COVID- 19, in accordance with Public Act 101- 0640 and Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation issued by Governor Pritzker pursuant to the powers vested in the Governor under the Illinois Emergency Management Act, the United City of Yorkville encouraged social distancing by allowing remote attendance to the City Council meeting.
Members of the public were able to attend this meeting in person while practicing social distancing as well as being able to access the meeting remotely via Zoom which allowed for video, audio and telephonic participation.
A meeting notice was posted on the city' s website on the agenda, minutes and packets webpage with instructions regarding remote meeting access and a link was included for the public to participate in the meeting remotely: hgps:// us02web. zoom.us/ i/ 89967117225? pwd= T" HOEJtbOcvNDkwNGo4dzZiSWdCUT09.
The Zoom meeting ID was 899 6711 7225.
Mayor Purcell stated that he has determined that under the Governor' s orders the meeting can be held with electronic attendance for the safety of the council members and the public and to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Shop with a Cop
Alderman Funkhouser announced that the Kiwanis Club was partnering with the police department this year for the police department' s Shop with a Cop program. He said that the program helps provide gifts to children in need. Chief Jensen said they have currently raised$ 1600. 00 in donations between the officers, the aldermen, and the Kiwanis Club. He said that so far, they have twenty-five children they will be shopping for. Alderman Funkhouser said there are a few ways for people to still help if they are interested. Shopping will take place on Thursday, so donations are still being accepted if anyone would like to donate. If anyone wants to help next week, they can volunteer to help wrap or deliver the presents.
Riverfront Park Band Shell
Parks and Recreation Director Evans said that a couple of months ago, a group of citizens approached staff about an idea to develop a band shell at the riverfront on the existing concrete pad area. Staff met with the group to discuss potential options and the group presented the idea to the Park Board at the November meeting. The Park Board is in favor of moving forward with this idea. Paul Mulligan explained that the goal of the group is to develop the band shell using private donations. They think the Riverfront Park is a great location to place the band shell. Boyd Ingemunson explained that Mr. Mulligan has put together a non-profit called Patrons Launching Arts in Yorkville( P. L.A.Y.). The group would like to make Yorkville an entertainment spot and to provide a real cultural center to downtown Yorkville.
The idea is that the band shell will be funded through private funding and the non- profit organization will then run and manage the band shell on behalf of the city. This is an opportunity to use private funds to improve the Riverfront with the city maintaining control over the management of the structure. They are here tonight to see if the City Council is interested in this idea so they can meet with potential investors. Council members commented that they liked the idea of a private- public partnership and they like the idea of the project being funded through private donations instead of taxpayer money. The council was in favor of the group moving forward with their idea.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Intent of the United City of Yorkville to sell not to exceed$ 8, 250, 000 General Obligation Alternate Revenue Bonds.
Public hearing to receive public comments on the proposal to sell general obligation alternate revenue bonds of the City in the amount of not to exceed $ 8, 250, 000 for the purpose of providing funds for( i) the acquisition of the real property located within the City at 651 Prairie Pointe Drive and the vacant Lot 2 adjacent thereto; ( ii) the conversion of the existing building at 651 Prairie Pointe Drive into a new Yorkville City Hall and the acquisition of fixtures, furnishings and equipment for use therein; ( iii) the acquisition of additional police cars and a new police communication system; ( iv) road construction and repairs; and( v) the renovation and repurposing of the existing Yorkville City Hall at 800 Game Farm Road.
Please see attached transcript from the court reporter regarding the public hearing portion of the meeting.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council— November 10, 2020
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council— November 24, 2020
3. Bill Payments for Approval
340, 779. 83 ( vendors)
312, 892. 77 ( payroll period ending 11/ 25/ 20)
653, 672. 60 ( total)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Milschewski; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0
Koch- aye, Milschewski- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Plocher- aye, Frieders- aye, Peterson- aye
REPORTS
MAYOR' S REPORT
Tax Levy
(CC 2020- 93)
Resolution 2020- 78 Requesting Separate Limiting Rates for all City Funds
Ordinance 2020- 72 for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning on May 1, 2021 and Ending on April 30, 2022
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Requesting Separate Limiting Rates for all City Funds and to approve an Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning on May 1, 2021 and Ending on April 30, 2022. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0
Milschewski- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Plocher- aye, Frieders- aye, Peterson- aye, Koch- aye
Ordinance 2020- 73 Authorizing the Sixth Amendment to the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2020 and Ending on April 30, 2021 ( Local CURE Economic Support Program)
(CC 2020- 86)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Authoring the Sixth Amendment to the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2020 and Ending on April 30, 2021 ( Local CURE Economic Support Program). So moved by Alderman Milschewski; seconded by Alderman Peterson.
Mayor Purcell explained that based on the direction that the aldermen gave at the last meeting, this ordinance would allocate $200, 000 to be used towards the city program to help local businesses with grants. Mayor Purcell said that the city hopes to hear from the state in the next week or two ifthe city' s grant application is approved.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0
Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Plocher- aye, Frieders- aye, Peterson- aye, Koch- aye, Milschewski- aye
Meeting Schedule for 2021
(CC 2020- 97)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the meeting schedule for 2021 as presented. So moved by Alderman Milschewski; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- I
Tarulis- aye, Transier-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders- nay, Peterson- aye, Koch- aye, Milschewski- aye, Funkhouser- aye
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Ordinance 2020- 74 Amending the Code of Ordinances Regulating On-Street Parking( Blackberry Shore Lane)
(PW 2020- 66)
Alderman Plocher made a motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances Regulating On- Street Parking( Blackberry Shore Lane) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded j by Alderman Funkhouser.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0
Transier- aye, Plocher- aye, Frieders- aye, Peterson- aye, Koch- aye, Milschewski- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Ordinance 2020- 75 Repealing an Incentive Program for the Construction of New Homes
(EDC 2020- 53)
Alderman Milschewski made a motion to approve an Ordinance Repealing an Incentive Program for the Construction of New Homes and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman
Tarulis.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0
Plocher- aye, Frieders- aye, Peterson- aye, Koch- aye, Milschewski- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier-aye
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Alderman Funkhouser reported the December 161h Administration meeting has been cancelled.
PARK BOARD
No report.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
No report.
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)
Sign Code
Mayor Purcell said Paradise Car Wash would like to replace the message board on their current sign with an LED message board. He said that the city' s current sign ordinance does not allow them to do this because the new sign would be too large under the current sign ordinance. Mayor Purcell would like to be able to help local businesses, so he is going to authorize staff to issue a permit to the business, which will then be followed with an amendment to the city' s sign ordinance.
Comments were made that this ordinance has been in place and other businesses have complied with it. While it is understood that businesses are currently facing financial challenges due to the pandemic, other businesses have been turned down for similar requests or they spent money and complied with the sign ordinance. Other council members were in favor of allowing this sign to be updated with the new message board, even ifthe resulting sign is larger than what is currently allowed by ordinance.
FY 21 Budget Update
(CC 2020- 98)
Administrator Olson said that there was nothing new to report since the last council meeting.
Prairie Pointe Building Update
(CC 2020- 99)
Administrator Olson reported that the due diligence period for the acquisition of 651 Prairie Pointe Drive ends Friday, December 11'. Building Code Official Ratos, after consultation with other consultants, has concluded that nothing has been found which would prohibit the city from moving forward with the purchase. The closing will take place next week. The cost estimate for parking lot improvements, along with resurfacing the private streets ofPrairie Pointe Drive and Crimson Lane, fixing curbs and completing ADA sidewalk repairs are estimated to be almost$ 500, 000. Regarding the planning process, meetings are scheduled next week between the architects and staff members. It was asked ifthe aldermen could also meet with the architects. Administrator Olson responded that since a steering committee was not being formed, the plan was for staffto update the aldermen at council meetings and take their feedback back to the architects. He said that while it was not currently planned for the aldermen to meet with the architects, it could be discussed further if the aldermen wanted to meet with the architects.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Chuck Yeager
Alderman Tarulis noted that the country lost one ifits heroes this week with the passing of General Chuck Yeager who was the first pilot to break the sound barrier many years ago.
Pearl Harbor Day
Mayor Purcell noted that yesterday was Pearl Harbor Day. He felt it was important for Pearl Harbor Day to be recognized so that the younger generations would not forget this important day in history.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Lucas Robinson, reporter with the Kendall County Record, asked ifthe Local CURE Economic Support Program from earlier in the meeting was being funded from reimbursement monies previously received by the city. Mayor Purcell responded that yes, it was being funded from federal monies that passed to the state and then were received by the city.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Purcell stated that an executive session would not be held this evening.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Tarulis.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8: 05 p.m
Alerts Sign-up