Kendall County Times

City of Yorkville City Council met March 26.

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

Soling Present

Ward III Funkhouser Present

Marek Present

Ward IV Tarulis Present

Corneils Present

Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Administrator Olson, City Clerk Behland, Chief of Police Jensen, Attorney Lamb, Public Works Director Dhuse, and EEI Engineer Sanderson.

Staff in attendance electronically: Community Development Director Barksdale- Noble, Finance Director Fredrickson, and Parks and Recreation Director Evans.

Members ofthe 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/84315579830? pwd= QjJyOHlOV StYdGlw VjVwbj Rwd3p3QT09. The Zoom meeting ID was 843 1557 9830.

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— March 12, 2024

2. Bill Payments for Approval

$ 1,004,639.63 (vendors)

$           100.00 (wire payments)

$    385,355.30 (payroll period ending 03/ 15/ 24)

$ 1,390,094.93 (total)

3. 2024 Road to Better Roads— Construction Engineering Agreement— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute( PW 2024- 23)

4. 2024 Water Main Replacement Contract A— Construction Engineering Agreement— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute( PW 2024- 26)

5. Resolution 2024- 14 Authorizing the Execution of Certain Contracts ( Certificate of Authority for Rock Salt Purchases)— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute( PW 2024- 27)

6. Resolution 2024- 15 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the United City of Yorkville and Bristol Township— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute( PW 2024- 28)

7. Treasurer' s Report for February 2024 ( ADM 2024- 08)

8. Water, Sewer, and Road Infrastructure Fee Renewal( ADM 2024- 13)

a. Ordinance 2024- 08 Amending the Infrastructure Maintenance Fee for Water and Sanitary Sewer Service— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute

b. Ordinance 2024- 09 Amending the Termination Date ofthe Motor Vehicle Tax in the United City of Yorkville— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute

9. FY25 Travel Authorizations— approve travel authorizations for elected officials as presented packet materials( ADM 2024- 14)

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; 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, Corneils- aye

REPORTS

MAYOR' S REPORT

Appointment to the Library Board

(CC 2024- 18)

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the Mayor' s appointment of Wendy Gatz to the Library Board to a term ending May 2024. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman Transier.

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

Ordinance 2024- 10 Approving the 2024-2025 Fiscal Budget for the United City of Yorkville

(CC 2024- 19)

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving the 2024- 2025 Fiscal Budget, incorporating budget adjustments# 1 through# 4 and authorize the Mayor to execute and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Plocher.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0

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

Resolution 2024- 16 Expressing Official Intent Regarding Certain Capital Expenditures to be Reimbursed from Proceeds of Water Revenue and/ or General Obligation Alternate Revenue Bonds to be Issued by the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois

(CC 2024- 20)

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Expressing Official Intent Regarding Certain Capital Expenditures to be Reimbursed from Proceeds of Water Revenue and/or General Obligation

Alternate Revenue Bonds to be Issued by the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Corneils.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0

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

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT

2024 Road to Better Roads— Contract Award

(PW 2024- 22)

Alderman Koch made a motion to approve the bid and award contract to D. Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed$ 1, 382, 442. 77 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Marek.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0

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

2024 Asphalt Rejuvenation— Contract Award

(PW 2024- 24)

Alderman Koch made a motion to approve the bid and award contract to Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC, in an amount not to exceed$ 82, 748. 25 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Soling.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0

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

2024 Water Main Replacement Contract A— Contract Award

(PW 2024- 25)

Alderman Koch made a motion to approve the bid and award contract to Conley Excavating, Inc., in an amount not to exceed$ 2, 312, 286. 15 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Transier.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0

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

2024 EEI Hourly Rates

(PW 2024- 29)

Alderman Koch made a motion to approve the Engineering Enterprises, Inc. Hourly Rates as specified in the 2024 Standard Schedule of Charges; seconded by Alderman Marek.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0

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

Rob Roy Drainage Ditch—Additional Work

(CC 2024- 30)

Alderman Koch entertained a motion to approve a quote from Homer Tree Service, Inc. in an amount not to exceed$ 50,000 for additional work on the Rob Roy Drainage Ditch and authorize the Mayor to execute; seconded by Alderman Corneils.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 6 Nays- 1 Present- 1

Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-nay, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-present, Marek-aye, Corneils- aye

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT

No report.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT

No report.

ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT

Health Insurance Proposal

(ADM 2024- 12)

Alderman Marek made a motion to approve a contract for the renewal of existing HMO and PPO plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield; to approve a contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield for the dental plan; to approve a contract with Dearborn National( BCBS) for vision plan, to approve a contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield for the life and AD& D plans; and to authorize non- union employee contribution percentages in the amounts of 10. 5% for HMO coverage and 12. 5% for PPO coverage and with union employee

contributions rates in the amount as authorized by the Police Department and Public Works union contract; seconded by Alderman Koch.

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

PARK BOARD

St. Patrick' s Day Celebration

Parks and Recreation Director Evans thanked everyone who helped and attended the St. Patrick' s Day Celebration. He stated that there was a great turnout, and the weather was amazing. This event has grown every year.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Ordinance 2024- 11 Approving an Amendment to the Yorkville Unified Ordinance Development Regarding Alternative Energy Use Standards( Solar Farms)

(PZC 2024- 06& EDC 2024- 18)

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Yorkville Unified Ordinance Development Regarding Alternative Energy Use Standards( Solar Farms) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Plocher; seconded by Alderman Marek.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 1

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

CITY COUNCIL REPORT

No report.

CITY CLERK' S REPORT

No report.

COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT

Aurora Area Convention& Visitors Bureau

Alderman Funkhouser reported that their Go Guide, their brochure, won the Excellence in Tourism award for Best Printed Collateral. Alderman Funkhouser shared that they strive to do this, and it' s a high honor. They print over 24, 000 copies of their Go Guide annually, which are circulated throughout the Midwest area.

Yorkville Educational Foundation

Alderman Marek reported that the Yorkville Educational Foundation' s 6th Annual Fostering Our Future event is coming up on April 3, 2024. Please check out their Facebook page, where you can see the list of nominees for staff, support staff, and community members. They hit a record of 160 nominations this year.

STAFF REPORT

No report.

MAYOR' S REPORT( cont' d)

City Buildings Updates

(CC 2021- 04)

No report.

Water Study Update

(CC 2021- 38)

No report.

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

None.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

None.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to go into executive session for the following:

For litigation, when an action against, affecting, or on behalf ofthe 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, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.

For the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.

For collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.

For the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body.

For the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body.

For the discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body ofthe minutes or semi- annual review ofthe minutes.

So moved by Alderman Marek seconded by Alderman Koch.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 8 Nays- 0

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

The City Council entered executive session at 7: 29 p.m.

The City Council returned to regular session at 7: 50 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting.

Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.

Meeting adjourned at 7: 51 p.m.

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