Kendall County Times

City of Yorkville City Council met March 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7: 02 p. m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

City Clerk Behland called the roll.

Ward I Koch Present

Transier Present

Ward II Plocher Present ( arrived at 7: 06 p. m.)

Soling Present

Ward III Funkhouser Present

Marek Present

Ward IV Tarulis Absent

Corneils Present

Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Administrator Olson, City Clerk Behland, Chief of Police Jensen, Attorney Lamb, Public Works Director Dhuse, Community Development Director Barksdale- Noble, Finance Director Fredrickson, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, and EEI Engineer Sanderson.

Staff in attendance electronically: Mayor Purcell and Assistant City Administrator Willrett

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/88910193167? pwd= QVE5SOFQUEZkcG5FN3prcmVnRDBzQT09. The Zoom meeting ID was 889 1019 3167.

QUORUM

A quorum was established.

AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

None.

AWARD PRESENTATIONS

Recognition of Life- Saving Efforts— Patrol Team

Chief of Police Jensen and Commander McMahon presented certificates for life- saving efforts to Sergeant Hayes, Officer Kuehlem, Officer Opp, Officer Heiser, Detective Johnson, School Resource Officer Goldsmith, and Officer Lobdell.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Lake Michigan Improvements— IEPA Project Plan PEID

2. Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025

Please see attached transcript from the court reporter regarding the public hearing portion of the meeting.

CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS

None.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Minutes of the Regular City Council— February 13, 2024

2. Minutes of the Regular City Council— February 27, 2024

3. Bill Payments for Approval

$ 282,318.59 ( vendors)

$ 150,528.74 ( wire payments)

$ 373,665.13 ( payroll period ending 03/ 01/ 24)

$ 806,512.46 ( total)

Mayor Pro Tem Transier entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Koch; seconded by Alderman Soling.

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

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

REPORTS

MAYOR' S REPORT

Ordinance 2024- 07 Providing for Issuance of United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois Special Service Area Number 2004- 107 Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2024 ( Raintree Village II Project) and Authorizing the Execution of a Bond Order

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Mayor Pro Tem Transier entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Providing for Issuance of United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois Special Service Area Number 2004- 107 Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2024( Raintree Village 11 Project), and Authorizing the Execution of a Bond Order and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Koch; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.

Finance Director Fredrickson reported to the Council that the final savings amounts are$ 194 for single family homes, $ 159 for duplexes, and$ 134 for townhomes. These amounts are Raintree Village II residents' average annual savings on their property taxes from 2025 through 2034.

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

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

Appointments to Boards and Commissions

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Mayor Pro Tem Transier entertained a motion to approve the Mayor' s appointment of Ryan Forristall to the Planning and Zoning Commission to a term ending May 2027. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Soling.

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

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

Resolution 2024- 13 Approving a Second Escrow Intergovernmental Agreement By and Among the United City of Yorkville, The Village of Oswego, The Village of Montgomery and the DuPage Water Commission

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Mayor Pro Tem Transier entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving a Second Escrow Intergovernmental Agreement By and Among the United City of Yorkville, The Village of Oswego, The Village of Montgomery and the DuPage Water Commission and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Koch.

Mayor Pro Tem Transier said this agreement is another step in inquiring water from Lake Michigan. City Administrator Olson reported this item is for phase two of engineering. This will include more detailed designs and land acquisition. The price for this phase is$ 20 million, split between each community. This phase should take the process through bidding, which is currently planned for the end of 2025. Water should be able to be turned on by the end of 2027. Alderman Funkhouser asked if this was budgeted. City Administrator Olson said yes, the City has the money in the budget and has authorized expenditures for the current year that we are in. We plan to reconcile or amend that amount with the fiscal year 2025 amount.

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

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

St. Patrick' s Day

Parks and Recreation Director Evans reported this Saturday is the Yorkville St. Patrick' s Day celebration. Everything is in the downtown area this year. Events start at 9: 00 a. m. with the Southbank BBQ run. There is also a leprechaun hunt starting at 9: 00 a. m. There will be live music at Riverfront Park at 10: 15 a. m. and the parade at 11: 00 a.m. Pictures with the leprechaun and a Clover Cove Court contest will follow the parade.

Easter Egg- Stravaganza

Parks and Recreation Director Evans reported Saturday, March 23, 2024, is the Easter Egg- Stravaganza at Town Square Park. You do have to register to participate, and spots are still available. There are two sessions: 9: 00 a.m. and 10: 30 a.m.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

No report.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT

No report.

CITY CLERK' S REPORT

No report.

COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORT

Library Board

Alderman Soling reported the Library Board scheduled the replacement last night on their chiller, which was a significant approval for their HVAC unit. They are looking at a Fall replacement and being ready for Spring next year.

STAFF REPORT

No report.

MAYOR' S REPORT ( cont' d)

City Buildings Updates

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City Administrator Olson reported that the Public Works building tours are tomorrow morning. Staff and elected officials are touring South Elgin and Montgomery' s new facilities. All questions will be taken to a future meeting to plan the public works facility. There should be a second tour for people who could not make it to this date.

Water Study Update

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City Administrator Olson gave an update on a meeting held today with the EPA and WIFIA staff that the letter of interest we received lastyearfor the project selection locks the City in for the 80% loan terms. This means the City can start the process of a special census to become home rule if the City has over 25, 000 residents. This will increase the state share revenue, estimated at around$ 700, 000.

Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025

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City Administrator Olson shared that there are no updates to the proposed budget at this time. He stated there would be a few small budget amendments at the next meeting. The budget needs to be approved by the end of April.

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

None.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

None.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Pro Tern Transier entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Soling.

Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.

Meeting adjourned at 7: 25 p. m.

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