City of Yorkville City Council met July 13
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
Deputy Clerk Behland called the roll.
Ward I Koch Absent
Transier Present
Ward II Milschewski Present
Plocher Present
Ward III Funkhouser Present
Marek Present
Ward IV Tarulis Present
Peterson Present
Staff in attendance at city hall: Deputy Clerk Behland, City Administrator Olson, Chief ofPolice Jensen Attorney Orr, Public Works Director Dhuse, Assistant Administrator Willrett, Building Code Official Ratos, Facilities Manager Raasch, and EEI Engineer Sanderson.
Staff in attendance electronically: Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble and Parks and Recreation Director Evans.
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: https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/87173201209?pwd=Z2M2YzBRaGJOT091RXAyaXUreWZuUT09. The Zoom meeting ID was 871 7320 1209.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
City Clerk Lisa Pickering
Mayor Purcell started the meeting by acknowledging the unexpected passing of City Clerk Lisa Pickering. City Clerk Lisa Pickering has been with the City for almost eighteen years. Mayor Purcell went on to say she was unbelievable and very organized and thoughtful. City officials proceeded to pay tribute to Lisa with a moment of silence.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Police Department Intern—Nathan Miller
Mayor Purcell introduced Nathan Miller. Nathan started with the City two weeks ago. Deputy Chief Mikolasek explained Nathan is beginning a six-week internship with the Yorkville Police Department. During his six weeks, the police department will expose Nathan to general police department operations, criminal investigations, school policing, records management, KenCom 911, corners office, and the 411
Kendall County State' s Attorney office.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Bill Payments for Approval
120,542. 93 ( vendors— FY21)
545, 876.79 ( vendors— FY22)
321, 934.69 ( payroll period ending 6/ 25/ 21)
988,354.41 ( total)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Milschewski; seconded by Alderman Peterson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Milschewski-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Plocher-aye, Marek-aye, Peterson-aye
REPORTS
MAYOR' S REPORT
Ordinance 2021- 15
Authorizing the First Amendment to the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2021 and Ending on April 30, 2022 (Community Development Vehicle Purchase) (CC 2021- 42)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the First Amendment to the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2021 and Ending on April 30, 2022 (Community Development Vehicle Purchase) and authorize the Mayor and Deputy Clerk to execute and to authorize the purchase of the 2021 Ford Ranger XL 4WD SuperCab in the amount of $30,120.00 through the National Auto Fleet Group. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0
Milschewski- aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye,
Plocher-aye, Marek-aye, Peterson- aye
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PARK BOARD
Yorkville River Fest
Parks and Recreation Director Evans reported that the Yorkville River Fest would occur this weekend on Friday, July 16th,and Saturday, July 17th at Riverfront Park. There will be country music, a cardboard boat race, events for the kids, and ribs from the Knights of Columbus.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
No report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK' S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT
Library Updates
Alderman Milschewski reported that Verde Energy Efficiency Experts did an audit oftheir building when she was at the library board meeting. They are looking into updating their lights. The Library could save 35, 000 to$ 65, 000 ifthey switched lights to LEDs. Alderman Milschewski also mentioned the Friends of the Library are going to do a Yorkville Public Library Community Fest. They look to include in the festival food trucks, touch a truck, Yorkville High School Robotics presentation, and more.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT(cont' d)
Prairie Pointe Building Update
(CC 2021- 04)
City Administrator Olson reported he has put in the packet different articles with pictures of council dais, for example. The City does not have to make a choice now. He also mentioned the Public Works space needs analysis is underway.
Water Study Update
(CC 2021- 38)
City Administrator Olson reported that conservation would save the City money. Ifthe City could prompt everyone to use less water for the next five or ten years and build smaller water towers, this would leave fewer water towers and fewer treatment plants, saving the City millions of dollars. If the City ends up going with the Lake Michigan option, the different entities that control the source have various conservation measures.
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 Milschewski; seconded by Alderman Peterson.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 7: 22 p.m.
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