City of Yorkville City Council met June 14.
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 of the 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 ( electronic attendance) ( left at 7: 41 p.m.) 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, Deputy Chief Mikolasek, Attorney Orr, Public Works Director Dhuse, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble, Finance Director Fredrickson, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Assistant City Administrator Willrett, Facilities Manager Raasch, Attorney Gardiner, 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 ofYorkville 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/ i/ 88142001042? pwd= U3h6WFRga1NaTXJaTFZsT0JLM2krUT09. The Zoom meeting ID was 881 4200 1042.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council— May 10, 2022
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council— May 24, 2022
3. Bill Payments for Approval
197, 396. 47 ( vendors— FY 2022)
540, 336. 77 ( vendors— FY 2023)
132, 915. 39 ( wire payments)
346, 296. 79 ( payroll period ending 05/ 27/ 2022)
1, 216, 945. 42 ( 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
FORE! Yorkville Golf Outing
Alderman Marek reported on the FORE! Yorkville Golf Outing, which he said was all around a great day. The weather turned out perfect, and he wanted to thank the Parks and Recreation staff. Parks and Recreation Director Evans reported they raised$ 6,000 for the Yorkville Educational Foundation.
Next City Council Meeting—June 28, 2022
Mayor Purcell notified the Council the June 28, 2022, City Council meeting would start at 6:00 p.m.
Redistricting of City Ward Boundaries
(CC 2022- 20)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to select the ward map in the City Council packet titled Option 4 and set a public hearing on the ward map for the June 28, 2022, City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman Peterson; seconded by Alderman Soling.
City Administrator Olson explained to the Council that there are three map options within the packet titled: Option 1, Option 3, and Option 4. If the Council agrees on a ward map tonight, staff will send a public notice regarding a public hearing at the next City Council meeting on June 28, 2022. Alderman Marek mentioned Option 4 looks like the most balanced option, to which the council agreed. Alderman Funkhouser stated he liked Options 1 and 4.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0
Plocher- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Peterson-aye, Koch-aye
Sale of Old Post Office— 201 W. Hydraulic Street
(ARC Building) Request for Proposal
(CC 2022- 22)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to authorize staff to issue a request for proposals for the sale and development of the Old Post Office at 201 W. Hydraulic Street. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Peterson.
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
Resolution 2022- 21 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement by and among the Kendall County Forest Preserve District, the County of Kendall, Illinois, the United City of Yorkville, and the Village of Oswego( Route 71 Shared Use Path)
(CC 2022- 26)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement by and among the Kendall County Forest Preserve District, the County of Kendall, Illinois, the United City of Yorkville, and the Village of Oswego( Route 71 Shared Use Path) 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- 8 Nays- 0
Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Soling- aye, Marek- aye, Peterson- aye, Koch- aye, Plocher- aye, Funkhouser- aye
Shared Marketing Employee— City/ Library
(CC 2022- 27)
a. Memorandum of Understanding—
City/ Library Shared Marketing Position
Ordinance 2022- 21 b. Authorizing the First Amendment to the Annual Budget of the United City of Yorkville, for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2022 and Ending on April 30, 2023
(City/ Library Shared Marketing Employee)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the United City of Yorkville and Yorkville Public Library regarding a shared marketing position partnership between the two organizations and authorize the Mayor to execute and approve an Ordinance Authorizing the First Amendment to the Annual Budget ofthe United City ofYorkville, for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2022 and Ending on April 30, 2023 ( City/Library Shared Marketing Employee) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Peterson.
City Administrator Olson mentioned this is a Memorandum of Understanding and the Library offered 15, 000 towards a shared employee. Parks and Recreation Director Evans stated that his department and the Library need assistance handling marketing and behind- the- scenes event planning. Library Director Augustine was ready to hire immediately, and Mr. Evans mentioned seeing ifthey could do shared services for a marketing employee. Discussion took place regarding the proposal process and timing.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0
Transier- aye, Soling- aye, Marek- aye, Peterson- aye, Koch-aye, Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- 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
Upcoming Events
Parks and Recreation Director Evans shared that Summer Solstice is coming up on June 24th and June 25th at Yorkville Riverfront Park. The Independence Day Celebration is on Monday, July 4t' at Town Square, with fireworks at dusk. The parade begins at 9: 00 a.m., and River Fest will be taking place from July 15th to July 16th, with more information to come.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REPORT
Future Land Use Change—
South Eldamain Corridor Properties
(PZC 2022- 09& EDC 2022- 29)
Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble shared that this was an informational item notifying the Council they had received a petition from the Kendall County Planning, Building, and Zoning Department, which proposed an amendment to the Kendall County Future Land Use map. They are proposing to redesignate three properties west ofEldamain and south ofthe railway from" Rural Residential" to" Mixed Use Business." The Kendall County Board approved this proposal on May 17, 2022.
Ordinance 2022- 22 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Regarding the Definition of Microbrewery/ Brewpub/ Microwinery
(PZC 2022- 10& EDC 2022- 28)
Mayor Purcell made a motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance Regarding the Definition of Microbrewery/ Brewpub/ Microwinery and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman Tarulis.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0
Marek- aye, Peterson- aye, Koch- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Soling- aye
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK' S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT
Yorkville Bristol Sanitary District
Alderman Soling reported that YBSD would no longer be sampling for COVID. In the last reading, there was a spike, but it has dropped already.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
MAYOR' S REPORT( cont' d)
Prairie Pointe Building Update
(CC 2022- 04)
a. Naturalized Area Proposal- Pizzo
Mayor Purcell made a motion to approve the proposed contract with Pizzo and Associates, LTD of Leland, IL in an amount not to exceed$ 42, 678 for a term of four years and authorize the Public Works Director to execute. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Tarulis.
Alderman Funkhouser requested a low- grow flower mix to be planted near the City Hall and Police Department sign. Alderman Koch asked about a path or a small bridge to access the ball fields from the parking lot at Prairie Pointe. Staff was directed to investigate pricing for a bridge to the ball fields.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0
Marek- aye, Peterson- aye, Koch- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Soling- aye
Resolution 2022- 30 b. Authorizing Interdev to Provide IT Networking Services
Mayor Purcell made a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing Interdev to Provide IT Networking Services and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Soling.
Alderman Funkhouser requested that staff provide a recap on what was actually spent after moving into the new building.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0
Peterson- aye, Koch- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek- aye
c. Phone System Purchase
Mayor Purcell made a motion to approve Interdev' s quote described in the memo for installation and the GoToConnect phone service three- year rental/ use contract and authorize the City Administrator to execute. So moved by Alderman Peterson; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0
Koch- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Soling- aye, Marek- aye, Peterson- aye
Water Study Update
(CC 2021- 38)
City Administrator Olson reported the IDNR hearings would be taking place in the next few weeks, with the pre- hearing this Friday.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Fox Street
Alderman Funkhouser reported noticing a large gap on Fox Street' s sidewalk going into White Oak Way and asked ifthe City could have that connected. Mayor Purcell had discussed with residents ofthat subdivision that if the owner of the property, the HOA, and the City agreed to pay 1/ 3 of the costs respectively, that it would come before the Council for approval. Alderman Soling had met with the HOA, and they are supposed to get back to him with what contributions they can give towards splitting the cost.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to go into executive session for litigation, when an action against, affecting, or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent. So moved by Alderman Peterson; seconded by Alderman Soling.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0
Koch- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Soling- aye, Marek- aye, Peterson- aye
The City Council entered executive session at 8: 12 p.m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 8: 25 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman Peterson; seconded by Alderman Marek.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8: 26 p.m.
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