Kendall County Times

City of Yorkville City Council met Nov. 12.

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 Clerk Behland, City Administrator Olson, Chief of Police Jensen, Attorney Castaldo, 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/ 81065170356? pwd= 29c4PTHIGEsNBBrJiVsokFJUdrulKT. I. The Zoom meeting ID was 810 6517 0356.

QUORUM

A quorum was established.

AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

None.

PRESENTATIONS

Distinguished Service Award— Officer Kevin Warren & Officer Alex Wrobel

Sergeant Stroup mentioned that back in September, they received a burglar alarm call around 12: 30 a. m., where Officer Warren and Officer Wrobel responded at the vet clinic in Yorkville. Immediately after arrival, they noticed there was forced entry as the AC unit had been removed from the window, and a door was opened. Officers immediately entered the building, searched and found the person trespassing, and got him into custody without incident. Sergeant Stroup said he would like to commend Officer Warren and Officer Wrobel for doing an excellent job that evening.

Employee Recognition— Sergeant Sam Stroup

Chief Jensen shared with the Council that they would like to recognize Sergeant Sam Stroup for his ongoing leadership and because he recently completed his master' s degree in Masters of Public Administration at Aurora University. Chief Jensen said he would like to congratulate Sergeant Stroup on a job well done.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. 2024 Tax Levy

2. Daniels Malinski Yorkville Family LLLP— 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

l. Minutes of the Regular City Council— October 22, 2024

2. Bill Payments for Approval

$  3,027,628.41 ( vendors)

$   146, 677.09 ( wire payments)

$    399,568.50 ( payroll period ending 10/ 25/ 24)

$ 3,573,874.00 ( total)

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

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

Tax Levy

Mayor Purcell wanted to clarify the tax levy that the City is not taking inflation, and the levy is actually decreased for next year in regards to the City. He shared that the City' s portion ofthe taxes will decrease, meaning the average parcel' s taxes to the City will go down.

Yorkville Holiday Celebration

Parks and Recreation Director Evans reported that the Yorkville Holiday Celebration is coming up this weekend on Friday, November 22° d, and Saturday, November 23` d. There will be a parade, tree lighting ceremony, firework show, and the Jingle Jog and Family Fun

Resolution 2024- 51 Authorizing Membership in the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System( IEMMAS) and Approval of an Intergovernmental Mutual Aid System Agreement

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Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing Membership in the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System ( IEMMAS) and Approval of an Intergovernmental Mutual Aid System Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Soling.

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

Resolution 2024- 52 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 and the United City of Yorkville( Security Camera Access)

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Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 and the United City of Yorkville( Security Camera Access) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; 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

Appointment to the Planning and

Zoning Commission— Michael Crouch

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Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the Mayor' s appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term ending May 2027. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; 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

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and Windows Data Center License Payments

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Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the second annual payment for the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement( EA) for a total of$32, 038. 62( increased by $5, 670. 54 from the previously approved amount of$ 26, 368. 08). So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Plocher.

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- 53 Approving a License Agreement for Windows Servers

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving a License Agreement for Windows Servers and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Koch; 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

IEPA Public Water Supply Loan Program

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Ordinance 2024- 53 a. Authorizing the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois to Borrow Funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program( 2025 Water Main Replacement)

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois to Borrow Funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program ( 2025 Water Main Replacement) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Tarulis.

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- 54 b. Authorizing the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois to Borrow Funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program( North Rececing Station and Northwest Elevated Water Storage Tank)

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois to Borrow Funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program ( North Receiving Station and Northwest Elevated Water Storage Tank) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman Transier.

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

Resolution 2024- 54 Approving AIA Construction Agreements for the New Public Works Facility

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Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving AIA Construction Agreements for the New Public Works Facility and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Plocher; seconded by Alderman Corneils.

City Administrator Olson shared that the memo within the packet goes over the terms and fees. He also mentioned that it covers what other towns pay construction managers for different projects. He stated that R. C. Wegman came in at 10%, which was negotiated down to 9 '/ 2%. Alderman Koch shared that he received clarification that these are just percentages until we receive the actual bids back. City Administrator Olson reported that the next step is to approve this contract and finalize information before submitting the project for bids. Then, once we have the prices from the bids, the City will negotiate further with R. C. Wegman for a guaranteed maximum pricing for a future contract amendment.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes- 7 Nays- 0 Present- 1

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

Veterans Day

Parks and Recreation Director Evans thanked everyone who sponsored a flag for the Veterans Day flags of valor displayed at Town Square Park. The flags will be displayed throughout the rest of the week.

Sleezer Park

Parks and Recreation Director Evans reported that the donated old Sleezer Park playground equipment was installed in the Dominican Republic last week. City employee Scott Sleezer was in the Dominican Republic helping with the installation.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

No report.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT

No report.

CITY CLERK' S REPORT

No report.

COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT

KenCom Updates

Alderman Funkhouser reported they had their last board meeting a few weeks ago reviewing their budget. They currently have a stable budget. There are some stafftransitions, but overall, the funds are in good shape for KenCom.

Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Update

Alderman Funkhouser also gave an update on the AACVB, which is in a good position. They recently approved a strategic plan, and a consulting firm was hired. They also have brought in two new communities. One new community was Geneva, which has a$ 600, 000 budget for tourism, a portion of which will not come to AACVB.

STAFF REPORT

No report.

MAYOR' S REPORT( cont' d)

City Building Updates

(CC 2021- 04)

No update.

Water Study Update

(CC 2021- 38)

No update.

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

None.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Dave Hubert, a Yorkville resident of Ward 1, shared that he had read the last few meeting minutes and noted a lot of new construction going on within the city. He mentioned that he thought the water loans were supposed to be at 0%. Mayor Purcell shared that there will be a few loans for the water project, but none will be at 0%. Mr. Hubert asked if there were any implications on the population for any of these loans. He asked if we did a special census and became home rule, would the City lose its chances on any ofthe loans? Mayor Purcell shared that it would not be possible as the city would close on the loan prior to any census. Mr. Hubert also asked if remediation efforts for water loss would be discussed at this meeting, but Mayor Purcell said they would not be at tonight' s meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to go into executive session for the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Corneils.

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

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

The City Council entered executive session at 7: 48 p. m.

The City Council returned to regular session at 7: 52 p. m.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.

Meeting adjourned at 7: 53 p. m.

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