City of Yorkville City Council met May 10.
Here are 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.
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.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Behland called the roll.
Ward I Koch Present
Transier Present
Ward II Plocher Present
Soling Present
Ward III Funkhouser Present
Marek Present
Ward IV Tarulis Present
Peterson Present
Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Clerk Behland, City Administrator Olson, Chief of Police Jensen, Attorney Orr, Public Works Director Dhuse, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble, Finance Director Fredrickson, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Assistant City Administrator Willrett, 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/ i/ 85016053646? pwd=NXNxbWdvS2cvNDdBUGtMU2VOYnNOOT09. The Zoom meeting ID was 850 1605 3646.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Michael Svanovick, a resident that lives on River Road, addressed the Council with concerns about Bright Farms. Mr. Svanovick would like the Council to consider that the Bright Farms proposal is not a good fit for the City of Yorkville due to the concern of water in the area running low.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council— April 12, 2022
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council— April 26, 2022
3. Bill Payments for Approval
$ 662,756.81 (vendors— FY 22)
$ 61,284.36 (vendors— FY 23)
$ 361,395.30 (payroll period ending 04/ 29/ 2022)
$ 1,085,436.47 (total)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Peterson; seconded by Alderman Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0
Koch- aye, Plocher- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Soling- aye, Marek- aye, Peterson- aye
REPORTS
MAYOR' S REPORT
Ordinance 2022- 18 Approving an Agreement by and Among the United City of Yorkville, Yorkville- Bristol Sanitary District and Illinois Greenhouse, LLC (Bright Farms)
(CC 2022- 05)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving an Agreement by and Among the United City of Yorkville, Yorkville- Bristol Sanitary District and Illinois Greenhouse, LLC( Bright Farms) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Tarulis.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 6 Nays- 2
Plocher- aye, Funkhouser- nay, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Soling- nay, Marek- aye, Peterson- aye, Koch-aye
Resolution 2022- 17 Approving the Purchase of a 2022 Ford Escape for the Parks& Recreation Department
(CC 2022- 18)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving the Purchase of a 2022 Ford Escape for the Parks& Recreation Department and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Peterson; seconded by Alderman Soling.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0
Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier- aye, Soling-aye, Marek- aye, Peterson- aye, Koch- aye, Plocher- 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
Memorial Day Ceremony
Parks and Recreation Director Evans shared with the Council that the Yorkville American Legion' s Annual Memorial Day Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 30, 2022, from 11: 30 am— 12: 30 pm at the Town Square Park( 301 N. Bridge Street).
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
No report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK' S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT
Yorkville- Bristol Sanitary District Update
Alderman Soling reported that there would be a rate adjustment starting on July 1, 2022, for the Yorkville- Bristol Sanitary District, which will be a total increase of$23. 00 a year( approximately$ 2. 00 per month).
Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Alderman Funkhouser reported that at the monthly meeting ofthe AACVB, they discussed a new software called geofencing. This software has validated what the AACVB already expected regarding where they determined people were coming from. This new software is a type of tracking through mobile devices.
KenCom
Alderman Funkhouser reported from a recent board meeting for KenCom that they have a new intergovernmental agreement for their license plate reader program, which is in full effect. IDOT has signed off on the areas where they will be. Another item that was brought up was the 988 service, a mental health line. They will be doing a funding sweep from the 911 service and use it for the 988 service.
Dancing With Our Stars
Alderman Marek reported that he would be dancing in the Dancing With Our Stars fundraiser event for Simply Destinee. The event is on May 12, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. There is a stream- only event ticket.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
MAYOR' S REPORT( cont' d)
City Buildings Updates
(CC 2022-04)
Administrator Olson said the parking lot bids were open this morning. The proposals will move to the Public Works Committee next week.
Water Study Update
(CC 2021-38)
Mayor Purcell reported that the Governor signed the DuPage Water Commission bill last week.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
New Garbage Carrier
Alderman Marek wanted to thank all of the City staff for their help during the new garbage company rollout with Groot.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to go into executive session for collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Peterson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0
Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Soling- aye, Marek- aye, Peterson- aye, Koch- aye, Plocher- aye, Funkhouser- aye
The City Council entered executive session at 7: 22 p. m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 7: 35 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman Koch; seconded by Alderman Soling.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 7: 36 p.m.
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