Kendall County Times

City of Yorkville City Council met April 23.

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 Present

Transier Present

Ward II Plocher Present

Soling Present

Ward III Funkhouser Present

Marek Present (electronic attendance)

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, Community Development Director Barksdale- Noble, Finance Director Fredrickson, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Assistant City Administrator Willrett, and EEI Engineer Sanderson.

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/87545658775?pwd=Ry9EQjNXWHNKNDRuW1BRQnZsdHN3 UT09. The Zoom meeting ID was 875 4565 8775.

QUORUM

A quorum was established.

AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Mayor Purcell moved Mayor' s Report# 1, Poppy Days Proclamation, and Mayor' s Report# 2, Motorcycle Awareness Proclamation, before the Public Hearing.

PRESENTATIONS

None.

MAYOR' S REPORT

Poppy Days Proclamation

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Mayor Purcell proclaimed May 9 - 15, 2024, may serve as Poppy Awareness Days in the United City of Yorkville

Motorcycle Awareness Proclamation

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Mayor Purcell proclaimed the month of May 2024 as Motorcycle Awareness Month in the United City of Yorkville

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Corneils Solar Farm— Annexation

Please see the 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— March 26, 2024

2. Minutes of the Regular City Council— April 9, 2024

3. Bill Payments for Approval

$ 1,921,679.08 (vendors)

$    370,113.15 (payroll period ending 04/ 12/ 24)

$ 2,291,792.23 (total)

4. Water Reports for July 2023 — March 2024 (PW 2024- 31)

5. Kennedy Road and Freedom Place Intersection Improvements— Construction Engineering Agreement— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute( PW 2024- 37)

6. Treasurer' s Report for March 2024 (ADM 2024- 16)

7. Ordinance 2024- 12 Approving the Third Amendment to the Amended Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement Between the United City of Yorkville and the Yorkville Bristol Sanitary District Regarding Billing for District Services— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute ADM 2024- 21)

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

REPORTS

MAYOR' S REPORT( cont' d)

Appointment of Police Department

FOIA Officer— Crystal Bieritz

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Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the appointment of Crystal Bieritz as a Freedom of Information Officer for the Police Department. So moved by Alderman Koch; seconded by Alderman Soling.

Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.

Resolution 2024- 18 Authorizing the Lease/ Purchase of Eight Tasers from Axon Enterprises, Inc.

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Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Lease/Purchase ofEight Tasers from Axon Enterprises, Inc and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Corneils; 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, Corneils- aye, Koch- aye, Plocher- aye

Parks and Recreation Truck Purchase

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Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the purchase of a 2024 Ford 150 from Riverview Ford in the amount not to exceed$ 40, 031. 03. So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Soling.

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

Resolution 2024- 19 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council

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Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; 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

Resolution 2024- 20 Adopting the 2024 Kendall County Multi-Jurisdictional Multi- Hazard Mitigation Plan

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Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Adopting the 2024 Kendall County Multi Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Corneils; seconded by Alderman Transier.

Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.

Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Yorkville Unified Development Ordinance Regarding Park and Recreation and School Site Dedication ( Land Cash)

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Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to initiate a text amendment for the Yorkville Unified Development Ordinance Regarding Park and Recreation and School Site Dedication( Land Cash). So moved by Alderman Plocher; seconded by Alderman Corneils.

City Administrator Olson reported that when the City approved the new Unified Development Ordinance, it initiated the unattended effect of cutting our current school and park donations requirements in half for future developments. Mr. Olson shared staff is currently engaged with multiple developers who inquired

about the City's land cash requirements. The developers were given the previous land cash ordinance information, and they were made aware that we were in the process of fixing it. This ordinance will revert the City to the land cash requirements that were in place before the passing of the UDO. This is a zoning code amendment that requires a public hearing. Staff will continue the discussion on the land cash requirements and will return with a recommended update later.

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

Ordinance 2024- 13 Amending Water Service Rates

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Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Amending Water Service Rates and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Plocher; seconded by Alderman Transier.

Finance Director Fredrickson reported that the average home water bill will go up by$ 9. 12 with the amended water rates. The base rate is going up from$ 24 to $39. The rate for every 100 cubic feet of water over 350 cubic feet is going up from$ 4. 80 to $5. 30. Mayor Purcell stated that this amendment would put the City at the budgeted water sales revenue amount of$5. 4 million.

Alderman Koch asked if commercial businesses would end up paying more. He mentioned he would like to know what properties would fall in this category for the increase. City Administrator Olson read off examples from the memo within the packet, breaking down the percentages of customers and their cubic feet usage. He stated that residential users would only increase by about$ 15 per billing cycle on the higher end. Alderman Koch asked ifresidents could install an irrigation system, which Mr. Olson stated that would need to be discussed with the building department. Mayor Purcell reminded the Council that this is one step in a multi- year process. Alderman Funkhouser questioned lowering the base rate and increasing the volumetric rate to generate the same targeted revenue, to which City Administrator Olson said yes. City Administrator Olson shared staff looked at this option and wanted the Council to keep in mind that increasing the base rate impacts the residential users, and increasing the volumetric rate impacts the industrial and commercial users' rates. Alderman Koch asked how staff came up with the ratio used. City Administrator Olson stated they used the same process used in the past. Alderman Transier specified that the more customers use, the more they pay. However, this could be a problem if customers start using less water when the City relies on these rates to meet the ratios. Mayor Purcell said the Council must remember that we need to increase these yearly. He also shared that part ofthe WIFIA loan approval is to map out our projected water rates for the next 35 years. Mayor Purcell said we will eventually have to change the entire structure of water rates to include fees we currently do not have to pay. Alderman Funkhouser stated the cost of living is very high right now, and anything to lower the base level will be helpful to residents. Alderman Koch asked if we approved the rates now could it be changed at any time, and City Administrator Olson said yes.

A motion was made by Alderman Funkhouser to amend the proposed Ordinance Amending Water Service Rates by changing the suggested rate of$39 up to 350 cubic feet of usage to $ 33. 00 up to 350 cubic feet of usage and by changing the suggested rate of$5. 30 per 100 cubic feet of usage over 350 cubic feet to $ 5. 80 per 100 cubic feet of usage over 350 cubic feet, seconded by Alderman Corneils.

Motion to amend 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

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

Resolution 2024- 21 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the United City of Yorkville and Bristol Township

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Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the United City of Yorkville and Bristol Township and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Koch; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.

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

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

Resolution 2024- 22 Approving a Sublease Agreement Between the United City of Yorkville and Yorkville Community

School District No. 115

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Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving a Sublease Agreement Between the United City of Yorkville and Yorkville Community Unit School District No. 115 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- 8 Nays- 0

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

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT

Leak Detection Contract with M. E. Simpson

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Alderman Koch made a motion to approve a contract with M.E. Simpson for a term of three years in the amounts not to exceed$ 40, 560 for year one, $ 40, 560 for year two and, $ 41, 340 for year three; seconded by Alderman Transier.

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

Pavement Management Program Update—

Preliminary Engineering Agreement

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Alderman Koch made a motion to approve the Pavement Management Program Update— Professional Services Agreement— Preliminary Engineering Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Corneils.

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

Kennedy Road and Freedom Place Intersection Improvements— Contract Award

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Alderman Koch made a motion to approve the bid and award contract to" D" Construction, Inc., subject to securing the easement for Blackberry Oaks Golf Course, in the amount not to exceed$ 567, 530. 89 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.

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

Supplemental MFT Resolution 2024- 23 for Bulk Rock Salt

(PW 2024- 38)

Alderman Koch made a motion to approve a supplemental MFT Resolution for the purchase of bulk rock salt and authorize the City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Soling.

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT

No report.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT

No report.

ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT

Aurora Area Convention& Visitors Bureau ( AACVB)

2024 Municipal Marketing Plan

(ADM 2024- 20)

Alderman Plocher made a motion to approve the 2024 marketing plan as presented; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.

Cort Carlson, Executive Director of the Aurora Area Convention& Visitors Bureau, shared that the packet contains the results of last year' s 2023 marketing plan and the proposed 2024 plan. The most significant part of the 2024 marketing plan is the WGN Hometown Takeover, which will take place in June.

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

Salary Ranges of City Employees

(ADM 2024- 22)

Alderman Plocher made a motion to approve the recommended FY 25 salary ranges of City employees as presented in the packet materials; seconded by Alderman Corneils.

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

PARK BOARD

No report.

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

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No report

Water Study Update

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No report

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

None.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Molly Krempski said she wanted to speak again about Mayor Purcell' s alcohol distribution at Hometown Days from his ACE Hardware booth. She asked ifthe City allows ACE Hardware to be a vendor again this coming year to consider these three things: Provide a copy of liability insurance that covers all activities taking place within their booth during hometown days, consider that allowing unlicensed distribution of a controlled substance without proper insurance puts the City at risk of a lawsuit, and consider that allowing vendors to give alcohol away at a City event cuts down on the profits ofthe City' s licensed alcohol sales.

See the attached written comment from Jerome ( Jerry) Gawlik

EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.

Meeting adjourned at 8: 02 p.m.

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