Kendall County Times

City of Yorkville City Council met Sept. 26.

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

City Clerk Behland called the roll.

Ward I Koch Absent

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: City Clerk Behland, City Administrator Olson, Chief of Police Jensen, Attorney Orr, Attorney Lamb, 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.

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/ i/ 87183973669? pwd= cnJZZIovYlpPViFyb2F20Vd0Z3NKQT09. The Zoom meeting ID was 871 8397 3669.

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— September 12, 2023

2. Bill Payments for Approval

$ 1,034,352.26 ( vendors)

$    388,949.87 ( payroll period ending 9/ 15/ 23)

$ 1,423,302.13 ( total)

3. Treasurer' s Reports for June— August 2023 ( ADM 2023- 31)

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Marek.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0

Plocher- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye,Soling- aye, Marek- aye, Comeils- aye

REPORTS

MAYOR' S REPORT

Yorktoberfest

Director of Parks and Recreation Evans reported that Yorktoberfest is Friday, September 291h and Saturday, September 301h at Riverfront Park East( 131 E. Hydraulic Ave). Kiwanis Club of Yorkville presents this event and will have great food, live music, and family fun.

Goal-Setting Meeting

Mayor Purcell told the Council that staff will schedule a goal- setting meeting in the coming weeks. He asked the Council if they would prefer the weekend; most would hold it during the week instead. City Administrator Olson will be in touch with the final date.

2023 Tax Levy Estimate— Preliminary

(CC 2023- 58)

Mayor Purcell asked Finance Director Fredrickson to clarify that it was a 3. 5% increase, and the committee recommended going with new construction only, which Mr. Fredrickson said was correct and is shown on Schedule C within the packet. This figure totals for the City only about 3. 866 million. Within the packet are exhibits A- E breaking down the figures. Typically, the library asks to levy at their max, which is the same this year. We just received the Police Pension figures, which will be updated and presented at the October 10 City Council meeting, where we will approve the public hearing date for November 14th

WIFIA Loan Application— Engineering Agreement

(CC 2023- 59)

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the Lake Michigan- WIFIA Loan Application— Agreement for Professional Services and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Corneils.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0

Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Soling- aye,Marek- aye, Corneils- aye, Plocher- aye

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT

Road to Better Roads 2023 Update

(PW 2023- 73)

Alderman Soling made a motion to approve the 2024 Road to Better Roads Program and proceed with Option 1; seconded by Alderman Transier.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0

Tarulis- aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye,Corneils- aye, Plocher- aye, Funkhouser- aye

East Van Emmon STP— Design

Engineering Agreement

(PW 2023- 74)

Alderman Soling made a motion to approve the East Van Emmon Street Resurfacing Transportation Program— Professional Services Agreement— Preliminary and Design Engineering Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Marek.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0

Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek- aye, Corneils- aye,Plocher- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye

Water Audits and Non- Revenue Reduction -

Design Engineering Agreement

(PW 2023- 75)

Alderman Soling made a motion to approve the Water Audits and Non- Revenue Reduction Consultation Professional Services Agreement— Design Engineering Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Plocher.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0

Soling- aye, Marek- aye, Corneils- aye, Plocher- aye,Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye

2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining

Contract Award

(PW 2023- 76)

Alderman Soling made a motion to approve the bid and award contract to Innovative Underground in an amount not to exceed $ 264, 460. 00; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0

Marek- aye, Corneils- aye, Plocher- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Soling- aye

Riverwalk Route 47 Crossing— Preliminary

Engineering Agreement

(PW 2023- 77)

Alderman Soling made a motion to approve the Downtown Riverwalk/ Route 47 Crossing Professional Services Agreement— Preliminary Engineering Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Marek.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0

Corneils- aye, Plocher- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Soling- aye, Marek- aye

Dump Truck Price Increase

(PW 2023- 78)

Alderman Soling made a motion to approve the price increase of$ 3, 870 proposed by Lindco Equipment to order a 2024 model Ford F550 instead of the initially approved 2023 model; seconded by Alderman Corneils.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0

Plocher- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Soling- aye, Marek- aye, Corneils- aye

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT

No report.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT

No report.

ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT

Employee Manual Update— Uniforms

(ADM 2023- 37)

Alderman Marek made a motion to approve the employee manual updates to the non- union staff Parks and Recreation Protective Clothing and Safety Gear general policy; seconded by Alderman Soling.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0

Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Soling- aye, Marek- aye. Corneils- aye, Plocher- aye

PARK BOARD

Parks and Recreation Updates

Parks and Recreation Director Evans stated that Future Foxes will have a float in Yorkville' s homecoming parade. The parade starts at 5: 30 p. m. Parks and Recreation Director Evans also shared the Scarecrow Walk begins on September 291h and goes through October 3 1" at Riverfront Park. He also shared that the City has Halloween Hawaiian shirts available for purchase.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Ordinance Authorizing the Adoption of the New Unified

Development Ordinance Within the Yorkville City Code

(PZC 2023- 09& EDC 2023- 36)

This agenda item was not voted on. A discussion and presentation occurred- see Mayor' s Report item below: Unified Development Ordinance— Presentation.

Ordinance 2023- 30 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Identify, Define and Regulate Energy Industrial Uses

(Green Door Nexus)

(PZC 2023- 10)

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance Identify, Define and Regulate Energy Industrial Uses and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Plocher.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0

Tarulis- aye, Transier- aye, Soling- aye, Marek- aye, Corneils- aye, Plocher- aye, Funkhouser- aye

Kendall County Petition 23- 28( 1. 5 Mile Review)

(PZC 2023- 14 & EDC 2023- 37)

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to authorize staff to notify Kendall County that the City Council does not have any objections to the proposed Plat of Vacation. So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Tarulis.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0

Transier- aye, Soling- aye, Marek- aye, Corneils- aye, Plocher- aye, Funkhouser- aye, Tarulis- aye

CITY COUNCIL REPORT

2023 IML Annual Conference

Alderman Funkhouser shared that he and some elected officials attended the 2023 Illinois Municipal

League Annual Conference. Alderman Funkhouser said it was a great use of his time, and he was able to become OMA- certified at the conference.

CITY CLERK' S REPORT

No report.

COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT

Yorkville Storywalk

Alderman Marek reported that the Yorkville Educational Foundation' s event for the Yorkville Storywalk had a huge turnout and was fantastic. Alderman Marek expressed that YJWC Heartland Park is beautiful, and everyone is excited about the sledding hill this winter.

STAFF REPORT

No report.

MAYOR' S REPORT( cont' d)

Unified Development Ordinance- Presentation

(PZC 2023- 09& EDC 2023- 36)

Community Development Director Barksdale Noble presented on the Unified Development Ordinance. see attached presentation).

City Buildings Update

(CC 2021- 04)

No Update.

Water Study Update

(CC 2021- 38)

No Update.

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

None.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Drake Cote, a Senior at Benet Academy, shared with the Council that he was there to help raise awareness for equal pay for workers with disabilities. He was specifically referencing 14C. He then encouraged Yorkville to research this more.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

ADJOURNMENT'

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman Plocher; seconded by Alderman Corneils.

Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.

Meeting adjourned at 8: 00 p.m

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