City of Yorkville City Council met July 11.
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.
ROLL CALL
Deputy Clerk Cisija 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
Corneils Present
Staff in attendance at City Hall: Deputy Clerk Monica Cisija, City Administrator Olson, Chief of Police Jensen, Attorney Orr, Public Works Director Dhuse, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble, Assistant City Administrator Willrett, and EEI Engineer Sanderson.
Staff in attendance electronically: Finance Director Fredrickson.
Members of the public were able to attend this meeting in person 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/85000158131?pwd=OTBScUVWTE9VSThtdGoraGVVQnlidz09. The Zoom meeting ID was 850 0015 8131.
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 - June 13, 2023
2. Bill Payments for Approval
$ 391,087.01 (vendors - FY 23)
$ 1,414,815.31 (vendors - FY 24)
$ 291,389.02 (wire payments)
$ 412,415.43 (payroll period ending 06/23/2023)
$ 2,509,706.77 (total)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Plocher.
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, Corneils-aye
MAYOR'S REPORT
REPORTS
Independence Day Celebration
Mayor reported there was a great turnout for the Independence Day Parade. Parks and Recreation Director Evans thanked everyone and the volunteers for attending. The parade was fantastic, and the fireworks show was great.
Ordinance 2023-24
Authorizing and providing for the issuance of General Obligation (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2023A, of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $11,000,000, for the purpose of providing for certain enhancements to the City's water supply system, authorizing the execution of one or more bond orders and providing for the imposition of taxes to pay principal of and interest on such bonds (CC 2022-37)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance authorizing and providing for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2023A, of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $11,000,000, for the purpose of providing for certain enhancements to the City's water supply system, authorizing the execution of one or more bond orders and providing for the imposition of taxes to pay principal of and interest on such bonds and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Soling.
Finance Director Rob Fredrickson reported this is the final step in the bond issuance process, which sets up terms and conditions and authorizes the City Administrator to execute the bond purchase agreement. The City did better than it was initially expected. The bonds are callable, and any time after December 30, 2033, they can be called, assuming it is a favorable environment. Mayor Purcell added that these dollars would be used as part of the DuPage water project this year, and EEI Engineer Sanderson added water mains would be replaced.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Koch-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 River Fest will be Friday, July 14, 2023, and Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Riverfront Park. There will be live music and a cardboard boat race on Friday. On Saturday there will also be live music and a ton of activities. All details can be found on the City's website at: https://www.yorkville.il.us/579/Yorkville-River-Fest?fbclid=IwAR2TyvM3DG7- hCwb9x G vz4Q5QS MnlyhLp1DLYUprR09JzC9unoGMJONo).
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
No report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORT
Alderman Soling reported YSBD is currently reviewing its ordinances in accordance with IEPA phosphorous removal. They will continue doing smoke testing at the end of August or the beginning of September and put outdoor hangers for affected residents.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT (cont'd)
No update.
City Building Updates (CC 2022-04)
Water Study Update
(CC 2021-38)
Mayor Purcell stated we would have to look at water connection fees and will be coming up with something in the next couple of months. City Administrator Olson gave an overview of the WIFIA Letter of Interest and the loan process. Alderman Transier asked if Montgomery and Oswego are doing the same type of loan application and whether the likelihood of success is greater with multiple municipalities. Bart responded they are, and we are the first. He further explained that the main WIFIA contact encouraged us to narrow down internally what type of application we wanted to do and apply. Yorkville is eligible for an 8% WIFIA loan because of population size, whereas Montgomery and Oswego are not.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Barb from Plano discussed the Sound of Freedom movie and clarified a statement she made last week. She also shared a scripture from the Bible.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
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