Kendall County Times

City of Yorkville City Council met Sept. 24.

Here is the agenda 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 11 Plocher Present

Soling Present

Ward III Funkhouser Present

Marek Present

Ward IV Tarulis Present

Comeils Present

Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Clerk Behland, Chief of Police Jensen, Attorney Castaldo, 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/j/ 84224766661? pwd= 9YfgubCzFOAaeWuv5jXtJ5A2W9G88N 

1. The Zoom meeting ID was 842 2476 6661.

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— August 27, 2024

2. Minutes of the Regular City Council— September 10, 2024

3. Bill Payments for Approval

$ 1, 640, 416. 86 ( vendors)

$     421, 363. 11 ( payroll period ending 09/ 13/ 24)

$ 2, 061, 779. 97 ( total)

4. East Van Emmon Street Resurfacing Project

( PW 2024-74)

a. Resolution 2024- 37 Approving a Construction Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for the Resurfacing of East Van Emmon Street— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute

b. Ordinance 2024- 48 Authorizing the Second Amendment to the Annual Budget of the United City of Yorkville, for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2024 and Ending on April 30, 2025— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute

5. Resolution 2024- 38 Authorizing the City' s Share of Construction& Construction Engineering Costs for the Roadway Improvement of the E. Van Emmon Street Resurfacing Project authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute

( PW 2024- 75)

6. Ordinance 2024- 49 Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Easements for the Extension of a Water Main( Grace Community Church)— authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute 

(PW 2024- 78)

7. Faxon Road— Construction Engineering Change Order— approve the Faxon Road Construction Engineering Change Order in the amount of$43, 798 and authorize the Mayor to execute PW2024- 80)

8. Treasurer' s Report for August 2024 

( ADM 2024- 32)

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

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

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

REPORTS

MAYOR' S REPORT

Lung Cancer Awareness

Mayor Purcell shared a Kendall County Health Department notice regarding lung cancer awareness. An event will be held at the Waterford Place across from Rush Copley in Aurora on Saturday, November 2" , from 9: 00 am 11: 00 am. This event will focus on providing educational talks for attendees on the importance of radon testing, mitigating smoking cessation, and screening for lung cancer. They will also be hosting a White Ribbon finishing session. Attendees can provide messages on these ribbons of hope, solidarity, and encouragement, which will be given to cancer patients and survivors.

Resolution 2024- 39 Resolution in Support of an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program( ITEP) Grant Application for Streetscape Improvements Including Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements on East Hydraulic Avenue, Mill Street and Heustis Street

(CC 2024- 74)

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution in Support of an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program( ITEP) Grant Application for Streetscape Improvements Including Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements on East Hydraulic Avenue, Mill Street and Heustis Street and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Soling.

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

Resolution 2024- 40 Authorizing an Amendment to the 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

(CC 2024- 75)

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Second Escrow Intergovernmental Agreement By and Among the United City ofYorkville, 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 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

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT

2025 Road to Better Road Program— Paving Plan Update and Proposal

(PW 2024- 73)

Alderman Soling made a motion to approve the proposed 2025 Paving Plan as presented in packet materials; seconded by Alderman Marek.

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

Resolution 2024- 41 Authorizing the Purchase of a Trackless Boom Flail Mower from E. J. Equipment, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed$ 39, 960. 00

(PW 2024- 76)

Alderman Soling made a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Trackless Boom Flail Mower from E. J. Equipment, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed$ 39, 960. 00 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.

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

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

Resolution 2024- 42 Approving a Proposal from Gjovik Ford, Inc. to the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois for Vehicle Maintenance

(PW 2024- 77)

Alderman Soling made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving a Proposal from Gjovik Ford, Inc. to the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois for Vehicle Maintenance and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Transier.

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

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT

No report.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT

No report.

ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT

No report.

PARK BOARD

Resolution 2024- 43 Authorizing the Donation of Certain Used Playground Equipment to Kids Around the World, a Not-For-Profit Entity( Rice Park)

(CC 2024- 76)

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Donation of Certain Used Playground Equipment to Kids Around the World, a Not-For-Profit Entity( Rice Park) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Corneils; seconded by Alderman Soling.

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

Resolution 2024- 44 Authorizing the Purchase of Playground Equipment from Gametime in the Amount Not to Exceed$ 192, 896. 85( Rotary Park)

(CC 2024- 77)

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Playground Equipment from Gametime in the Amount Not to Exceed$ 192, 896. 85 ( Rotary Park) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute, and to authorize staff to apply for the Gametime Inclusive Fascination Factor Playground Structure Grant. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Marek.

Director of Parks and Recreation Evans shared with the Council that the retail price for the proposed playground is around—$ 353, 000. They propose applying for a grant that matches 100% of the funds towards the purchase. There is also a quote of around—$ 14, 000 for shipping costs, which comes to a total purchase price of—$192, 000. This inclusive playground is an open and safe space for children of various abilities and ages. This playground is more horizontal vs. vertical, giving children of all abilities and their parents and grandparents more access to interact with them in a safer environment. This new playground would also double the size of the current playground. Mayor Purcell stated that funds are within the budget. Alderman Transier asked how the grant works. Mr. Evans said the grant is through GameTime and not through the state. Once their grant money runs out, they no longer offer the grant. They are ready to submit the grant if approved tonight. They should know within the next month ifthey will receive the grant. The purchase is contingent on receiving the grant money. Ifthey do not receive the grant money, they must go through the budget process and bring it back to the council. Alderman Marek asked for the Council to be notified ofthe grant results.

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

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Yorkville Renewables Solar( Nexamp)

(PZC 2024- 01 & EDC 2024- 53)

a. Ordinance Approving the Rezoning to the A- 1 Agricultural Zoning District of Certain Territory Generally Located at the Southwest Corner of Galena Road and Route 47

b. Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit Allowing Freestanding Solar Systems on Certain Territory Generally Located at the Southwest Corner of Galena Road and Route 47

c. Ordinance Granting a Property Line Setback Variance for Certain Territory Generally Located at the Southwest Corner of Galena Road and Route 47

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to table until the October 8, 2024, City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman Soling; 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

Ordinance 2024- 50 Approving an Amendment to the Yorkville Unified Development Ordinance Regarding Chapter 8:

UDO Review& Approval Procedures

(PZC 2024- 17& EDC 2024- 61)

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Yorkville Unified Development Ordinance Regarding Chapter 8: UDO Review& Approval Procedures and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Marek.

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

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

Kendall County Petition 24- 07— 1. 5 Mile Review

(7789 Route 47)

(PZC 2024- 18 & EDC 2024- 54)

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to authorize staff to notify Kendall County that the City Council does not have any objections to the proposed site plan for approval to operate a trucking business for the sale and storage of semi- trailers, small trailers, semi- tractors, and similar uses. So moved by Alderman Plocher; seconded by Alderman Transier.

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

Kendall County Petition 24- 22— 1. 5 Mile Review

(10835 Legion Rd.)

(PZC 2024- 20& EDC 2024- 62)

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to authorize staff to notify Kendall County that the City Council does not have any objections to the proposed map amendment ( rezoning) for 11. 6 +/- acres located at the northeast corner of Legion and East Highpoint Roads. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Plocher.

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

CITY COUNCIL REPORT

No report.

CITY CLERK' S REPORT

No report.

COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT

No report.

STAFF REPORT

Yorkville Homecoming

Parks and Recreation Director Evans shared that the Yorkville Homecoming Parade will take place on Thursday, September 26' starting at 5: 30 p. m. He also noted the Future Foxes Preschool Class of 2025 will participate in the parade.

Yorktoberfest& Scarecrow Walk

Parks and Recreation Director Evans reminded the Council that Kiwanis Yorktoberfest is Friday, September 27' and Saturday, September 28th at Riverfront Park. The United City of Yorkville Scarecrow Walk also kicks off on September 27' and goes through October 31yt at Riverfront Park.

MAYOR' S REPORT( cont' d)

City Buildings Updates

(CC 2021- 04)

Mayor Purcell reported that the City received eight ( 8) submittals for the Request for Qualifications for Construction Managers for the Public Works and Parks new facility.

Water Study Update

(CC 2021- 38)

No report.

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

BrightFarms

Mayor Purcell shared that BrightFarms is up and running. He also reported that he and a small group of staff toured the greenhouse.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

None.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.

Meeting adjourned at 7: 30 p.m.

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