HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Safety Minutes 2013 02-07-13 APPROVED 4/4/13
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING
Thursday,February 7, 2013 6:30pm
City Hall Conference Room
In Attendance:
Chairman Carlo Colosimo
Alderman Larry Kot
Alderman Rose Spears
Alderman Chris Funkhouser
Other City Officials in Attendance:
Mayor Gary Golinski (arr. 6:38pm)
City Administrator Bart Olson
Chief of Police Rich Hart
Deputy Chief Larry Hilt
Alderman Ken Koch
Others in Attendance:
Tony Scott,Kendall County Record
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by Chairman Colosimo and a quorum was
established.
Citizen Comments: None
Minutes for Correction/Approval: November 1, 2012
It was noted that Jeff Weekbach's name was misspelled. Minutes approved as amended.
New Business:
1. PS 2013-01 Police Reports for October—December 2012
Chief Hart noted the murder-suicide that occurred in the Fall. Alderman Kot referenced
the letter from Plainfield PD regarding a"Speed Awareness Day" and asked if Yorkville
participated. Yorkville PD did take part in this day and focused on Rt. 34 along with
Naperville PD.
2. PS 2013-02 Hunting/Use of Firearms in Area
Chief Hart said hunting within City limits has been an ongoing issue. He said the State's
Attorney's office's written opinion is that the DNR is the only body that can regulate
hunting and City ordinances have no jurisdiction over this matter. Now DNR decided
they will not push the issue and though the City cannot regulate hunting, the City can
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enforce the discharge of firearms in the City limits. (There is an ordinance in place).
Alderman Spears asked for information she can send to residents inquiring about this
matter. Incidents involving use of firearms occurred near Autumn Creek School and
Bristol Bay. Chief Hart said hunting season is finished now.
Alderman Colosimo said a policy is not needed for this matter since there is an ordinance
in effect already. The police are allowed to go onto private property to issue a ticket if
there is a City ordinance violation. It was noted that tickets have been issued in the past.
The fine for illegal discharge would range from$25 to $750 if it not noted in the City fine
schedule. Alderman Kot stated this information should be publicizeda press release
will be issued next Fall.
No further action at this time.
3. PS 2013-03 Ordinance Amending City Code Regarding Temporary Liquor Permits
This ordinance states that no more than 3 permits can be issued to one organization with
no overall limit within a calendar year. A background check is completed.
This item will move to the City Council consent agenda.
4. PS 2013-04 Community Service Officer Position
Chief Hart said the Department had a Cadet Program in the past, however, it has been
difficult to fill the positions now. Oswego has a CSO program, which Yorkville will
model. There will be 3 part-time positions open which he hopes to fill by end of month
with newly retired persons/50-60 year-olds. There is no budget increase with this item.
No further action at this time.
Old Business:
1. PS 2012-20 Golf Cars in Subdivisions
Chairman Colosimo received a call from a Raintree resident asking for committee action
on this item. He said the matter must either be forwarded to the Council for a vote or
killed in committee. He said he would vote for a 1-2 year probationary program.
Alderman Spears said she would vote against, saying it would tie up the PD and require
more manhours, with special training needed. Alderman Funkhouser said he is opposed
due to the required traffic study, signage and enforcement and would like the time spent
in other areas. Stating he was not opposed to the concept, Alderman Kot said the timing
was bad. If the PD was fully staffed and the budget was better, he would favor it,
however, he said it could be revisited in a year. Alderman Koch stated he was also
against the request. The request was rejected in a 3-1 informal vote.
Additional Business:
Alderman Kot asked if the City had any regulations regarding carbon monoxide
detectors. There is a State law requiring detectors for all existing homes and it is a
requirement for all new homes. Households with limited financial means can receive
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them free from the State. Mr. Kot said this requirement should be publicized and Mr.
Olson said the City will work with the Fire District for this information.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Alderman
Spears and second by Alderman Funkhouser. Adjourned at 6:52pm.
Minutes transcribed by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker
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