City of Yorkville Council met Jan. 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7: 03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Pickering called the roll.
Ward I Koch Present ( electronic attendance)
Transier Present ( electronic attendance)
Ward II Milschewski Present ( electronic attendance)
Plocher Present ( electronic attendance)
Ward III Funkhouser Absent
Frieders Present ( electronic attendance)
Ward IV Tarulis Present ( electronic attendance)
Peterson Present ( electronic attendance)
Staff in attendance at city hall: City Administrator Olson, Chief of Police Jensen, Deputy Chief Mikolasek, and Deputy Chief Pfizenmaier.
Staff in attendance electronically: City Clerk Pickering, Public Works Director Dhuse, Community Development Director Barksdale- Noble, Finance Director Fredrickson, Assistant City Administrator Willrett, 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 ofthe 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: https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/84745883060?pwd=dUVhcnhSZi9rZldheEVVaXdgVicwdzO9. The Zoom meeting ID was 847 4588 3060.
Mayor Purcell stated that he has determined that under the Governor' s orders the meeting can be held with electronic attendance for the safety ofthe 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
Recognition of Retiring Sergeant Andrew Jeleniewski
Deputy Chief Mikolasek recognized retiring Sergeant Andrew" Jello" Jeleniewski for his years of service with the city. Sergeant Jeleniewski has worked for the city since February 2004. During his years with Yorkville, he worked as a patrol officer, field training officer, detective, patrol sergeant, and canine handler. He also recently recreated Yorkville' s citizen police academy program.
Recognition of Retiring Officer Dale Arentsen
Deputy Chief Pfizenmaier recognized retiring patrol officer Dale Arentsen for his years of service with the city. Officer Arentsen has worked for the city for twenty-eight years. Deputy Chief Pfizenmaier feels that Officer Arentsen embodies loyalty and a sense of community and said that it has been humbling to watch the professionalism that Officer Arentsen exhibited during his career.
Swearing-in of Sergeant— Christopher Hayes
Mayor Purcell, along with Fire and Police Commission Chairman Robert Johnson and Chief of Police Richard Hart, swore in Christopher Hayes as a Sergeant for the police department.
Police Department Adoption of the 10 Shared Principles Adopted by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and the NAACP
Jim Black, President of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, said that this endeavor started in late 2016. The association wanted to work with and collaborate with the NAACP on developing a set of principles that both associations would agree with and work with each other' s memberships on trying to embolden. In March 2018 both associations adopted the 10 shared principles. It is the first ever document in the nation where it is an agreed upon set of principles between a state law enforcement association and a statewide civil rights group. Since adoption they have led over 24 regional and local events and have engaged with more than 1000 people, having difficult conversations and discussing how we can better work to build trust within our communities. Mr. Black said currently 258 agencies have adopted these shared principles.
Chief Jensen said that posters ofthe 10 Shared Principles would be framed and hung around the building. He feels it is important for the members ofthe police department see this on a constant basis so that they are reminded ofthe principles.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council— January 12, 2021
2. Bill Payments for Approval
$ 871, 730. 67 ( vendors)
$ 636, 791. 69 ( payroll period ending 1/ 8/ 21 and 1/ 22/ 21)
$ 1, 508, 522. 36 ( total)
3. ADM 2021- 02 Treasurer' s Report for November and December 2020
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Milschewski; seconded by Alderman Tarulis.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0
Koch- aye, Milschewski- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Plocher- aye, Frieders- aye, Peterson- aye
REPORTS
MAYOR' S REPORT
Resolution 2021- 04 Approving a Premises Use Agreement for the Senior Services Associates Use of a Portion of the Beecher Community Building
(CC 2021- 05)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving a Premises Use Agreement for the Senior Services Associates Use of a Portion of the Beecher Community Building. So moved by jAlderman Plocher; seconded by Alderman Peterson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0
Milschewski- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Plocher- aye, Frieders- aye, Peterson- aye, Koch- aye
Federal Use of Force Certification for Yorkville Police Department
(CC 2021- 06)
Chief Jensen stated that the Police Department recently received the federal use of force certification through the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. This certification means the Yorkville Police Department' s use of force policies are aligned with local, state, and federal laws. This certification is part ofPresidential Executive Order No. 13929 on safe policing for safe communities.
Bristol Ridge Road Resurfacing— Potential STP Funding
*CC 2021- 07)
Administrator Olson said that the purpose of this item is to see ifthere are any objections to proceeding with design engineering for this project. Ifthere are not any objections, an engineering agreement will be brought to a future council meeting for approval. Proceeding with design engineering would increase the city' s project score which would also increase the chances for future funding. It is estimated that the engineering agreement will cost approximately$ 70,000 and the plans would be good for five years.
Mayor Purcell asked how thick the overlay will be and what the life expectancy of the overlay is. Engineer Sanderson responded that these types of projects are limited to roughly 3 inches of overlay which should last roughly 12 to 17 years. He said the total project cost is estimated at approximately 700, 000. There were no objections to moving forward with a design engineering agreement.
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Kendall County Board ofHealth and the United City ofYorkville Concerning
Volunteers to Assist with Administering COVID-19 Vaccinations
(CC 2021- 08)
Mayor Purcell said that the intergovernmental agreement is no longer needed. He said the goal is to get vaccines into Kendall County and hopefully to be a leader in getting out as many vaccines as possible. One of the challenges that the health department faces is needing help to get the vaccines out. There are people who are willing to volunteer, but someone is needed to coordinate the volunteers. It was decided to hire someone to be a Volunteer Coordinator which was initially going to be accomplished through an intergovernmental agreement. Mayor Purcell stated the reason the intergovernmental agreement is no longer needed is because the Health Department is going to contract directly with someone to be the Volunteer Coordinator rather than go through the city.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Disposal of Real Property—Old Bank Building and Kendall Marketplace Property
(ADM 2021- 04)
Alderman Milschewski made a motion to table this item to the next City Council meeting; seconded by Alderman Peterson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0
Plocher- aye, Frieders- aye, Peterson- aye, Koch- aye, Milschewski- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye
PARK BOARD
No report.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
9261 Kennedy Road ( Variance)— 1. 5 Mile Review
PZC 2020- 13 and EDC 2021- 06)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to authorize staffto notify Kendall County that the City does not have any objections to the variance request. So moved by Alderman Milschewski; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Director Noble explained that the petitioners are the homeowners ofthe property. The variance is for the reduction of a setback for a driveway. She said neither staff nor the Planning and Zoning Commission had any objections.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0
Frieders- aye, Peterson- aye, Koch- aye, Milschewski- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Plocher- aye
Ordinance 2021- 02 Amending the Yorkville Zoning Ordinance Regarding Sign Maintenance and Regulations for Nonconforming Signs
(PZC 2020- 14 and EDC 2021- 07)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Yorkville Zoning Ordinance Regarding Sign Maintenance and Regulations for Nonconforming Signs. So moved by Alderman Plocher; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Director Noble noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on the matter, and they voted in favor ofthe proposed amendment.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0
Peterson- aye, Koch- aye, Milschewski- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders- aye
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
National Suicide Prevention+ Action Month
Proclamation Project
Alderman Frieders reported that the 2021 Hope for the Day National Suicide Prevention+ Action Month Proclamation project already has twenty communities in eleven different states that have agreed to issue proclamations.
CITY CLERK' S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT
No report.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
MAYOR' S REPORT( cont' d)
FY 21 Budget Update
(CC 2021- 03)
Director Fredrickson reported that income tax is up 16% from last year, and local use tax is up 23% from last year.
Alderman Frieders commented on the positive impact that the council' s front funding of grants to local businesses was having on the community. He said that he has heard from several businesses who are extremely thankful to have received grants from the city.
Prairie Pointe Building Update
CC 2021- 04)
Administrator Olson reported that the architects are still working on the space needs for the building. He is expecting a discussion to take place at the next city council meeting.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
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: 58 p.m.
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