City of Yorkville City Council met July 12.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Behland called the roll.
Ward I Koch Present
Transier Present
Ward II Plocher Present ( electronic attendance)
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, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Assistant City Administrator Willrett, and EEI Engineer Sanderson.
Staff in attendance electronically: Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble
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/81806688763?pwd=ZG93TIUycI VwWTN6MUpWY2I1LiorUT09. The Zoom meeting ID was 818 0668 8763.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor for the Day— Dave Hamman
Mayor Purcell introduced Dave Hamman, the Mayor for the Day. Dave shared with the Council that he met with Staff and received a tour ofthe new City Hall building. He was also able to discuss the Lake Michigan water project with Staff. He thanked all ofthe City Stafffor the great day.
Yorkville Educational Foundation Golf Outing Check Presentation
Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Superintendent of Recreation Remus, and Alderman Marek presented a check to the Yorkville Educational Foundation for the funds raised at the golf outing. They were able to raise over$ 10, 000 with the money the City raised, along with the silent auction and raffles.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council— June 28, 2022
2. Bill Payments for Approval
218, 316. 37 ( vendors FY 2022)
1, 743, 244.20 ( vendors FY 2023)
428, 579. 07 ( payroll period ending 06/ 24/ 2022)
2, 390, 139. 64 ( total)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Soling.
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- 23 Adopting a Ward District Map
(CC 2022- 20)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance ofthe United City of Yorkville Adopting a Ward District Map and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
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
Proclamation for the 100th Birthday of Ruthie Ahron—
Born July 19, 1922
(CC 2022- 29)
Mayor Purcell read a proclamation recognizing Yorkville resident Ruthie Ahron on her 100th Birthday. see attached)
Galena Road Dedication of Right of Way and Resolution
(CC 2022- 30)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a dedication of right of way and certified resolution for a portion of Galena Road to Kendall County and authorize the Mayor to execute. So moved by Alderman Peterson; seconded by Alderman Transier.
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
Ordinance 2022- 24 Approving an Agreement by and between the United City of Yorkville and Raging Waves, LLC (Utility Easement)
(EDC 2022- 43)
Alderman Plocher made a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving an Agreement by and between the United City of Yorkville and Raging Waves, LLC (Utility Easement) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; 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
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PARK BOARD
City of Yorkville Events Update
Parks and Recreation Director Evans wanted to thank all volunteers for their hard work at the 4th of July Celebrations. Mr. Evans also wanted to remind the Council that River Fest is coming up on Friday, July 15`h, and Saturday, July 16t. This event will take place at the Riverfront Park on Friday from 6:00 pm to 10: 00 pm and Saturday from 12: 00 pm to 10: 00 pm. River Fest is a family- friendly festival with food, live country music, and family activities. The following event will be National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2nd, at the Beecher Community Park from 5: 00 pm to 7: 30 pm.
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)
City Buildings Updates
(CC 2022- 04)
a. Change Order Authorization
City Administrator Olson reported four minor change orders within the packet, explained in his memo, for the Prairie Pointe building. This is an informational item and does not require a vote.
Water Study Update
(CC 2021- 38)
City Administrator Olson said there are no updates regarding the water study.
Elected Officials Harassment Training
Jill O' Brien provided the annual harassment training to the elected officials.
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 Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Marek.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 7: 58 p.m.
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