Public Safety Minutes 2013 07-03-13
APPROVED 8/1/13
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 6:30pm
City Hall, Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
IN ATTENDANCE
Committee Members:
Chairman Carlo Colosimo
Alderman Chris Funkhouser
Alderman Larry Kot
Absent: Alderman Rose Spears
Other City Officials :
City Administrator Bart Olson Chief of Police Rich Hart
Deputy Chief Larry Hilt Deputy Chief Terry Klingel
Administrative Intern Jeff Weckbach
Other Guests:
none
Chairman Carlo Colosimo called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, quorum established.
Citizen Comments:
none
Minutes for Correction/Approval:
May 2, 2013
The minutes were approved as read on a unanimous voice vote.
New Business:
1. PS 2013-17 Police Reports for April-June 2013
There was no discussion.
2. PS 2013-18 Request to Amend Liquor Code Regarding Beer Garden/Patio Licenses
Mr. Olson reported there are 6 patio licenses, 3 on hold, one new application with another anticipated
for a total of 11. He said there has been no issues with patio licenses regarding noise or enclosures. He
said the City is looking at eliminating the enclosure requirements. Alderman Kot asked for clarification
on patio licenses. If a business has a full liquor license, they can request a patio license as well—these
are tied to their full license. No additional background checks are needed. Alderman Colosimo said
he favors patio dining and thinks it helps increase business and attracts patrons. Mr. Funkhouser said
he would like the enclosure restrictions removed unless the business is located on a high speed road
and Alderman Kot concurred. Some type of barrier keeps patrons from spreading into parking lots and
helps maintain safety. This item will move to the Council consent agenda.
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3. PS 2013-19 Request to Purchase Three Vehicles
Chief Hart said $90,000 was budgeted for vehicles and the purchase was $2,500 over that amount. He
said there is $10,000 in the repair fund to cover the overage. Two SUV's and 1 car were purchased and
a 4-wheel drive will be requested next year. He said only 3 squads are currently under 80,000 miles
and a vehicle fell into disrepair today. No cars were purchased last year and at the current time, there
are 21 vehicles and 1 motorcycle. Three vehicles will be purchased per year for the next 4-5 years.
Chief Hart said 3 criteria are used to determine the purchase of a new vehicle: miles, repair cost and
age.
The white part of the new vehicles are wraps and can be replaced if damaged. It is part of the new
color scheme. Action Graphics, a Yorkville company, provided the wraps.
The committee recommended approval and this item moves to the Council consent agenda.
Old Business:
1. PS 2013-08 Ordinance Adopting License Regulations for Pawnbrokers and Resale Dealers
Alderman Kot suggested a change for the inspection clause to insure the items are properly entered in
the Leads on Line and should be worded in such a way that it is the main purpose of the inspection. He
said this is a compliance issue just like liquor compliance checks. Chairman Colosimo said he did not
favor the inspection clause and would like a test done similar to liquor checks.
Second, Alderman Kot would like the coins and bullion removed from the ordinance. Bart Olson said
the current draft states these items are only exempted from the waiting period.
The 7-day waiting period was deemed too long by Alderman Colosimo while the other two Aldermen
approved the 7 days. The committee also discussed the video recording portion of the ordinance.
Alderman Colosimo said he does not favor “warrantless” procedures and that the court system cannot
be usurped. The general consensus was that video surveillance tapes should be held 30 days and Chief
Hart said shop owners are generally cooperative about turning over tapes when necessary. It was
suggested that the last sentence should be deleted in section 3-13-22.
Mr. Olson recapped the changes to be made:
1.Inspection clause: make clear that purpose of inspections is to enforce compliance with Leads
on Line
2.Coins, currency and bullion will be exempted from the ordinance
3.Section 3-13-22: Videotapes will be held for 30 days, but no unfettered police access
Chairman Colosimo asked for a revised draft to be brought back for committee review before moving it
to the Council meeting. The committee concurred.
2. PS 2013-13 On-Street Parking Regulations in Bristol Bay
Notices were sent out and there were no negative comments. Jeff Weckbach called all residents for
whom he had phone numbers and there were no objections. The committee approved and this item will
be moved to the consent agenda.
3. PS 2013-14 On-Street Parking Regulations on Marketplace Drive
Chief Hart said the parking problems are especially apparent in the mornings even with school not in
session. The proposed restrictions will apply to both sides of the street due to the curve. The
committee recommended approval of this proposal and it will move to the Council consent agenda.
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Additional Business:
Carlo Colosimo said there is still a parking problem on McHugh by Menards and the ballfield. There
are now designated parking spaces and people are continuing to park where the road narrows. Chris
inquired if the turn lane can be removed. Sight distance is also an issue for Hayden and it was also
suggested to remove parking north of Hayden. Since baseball season is finished, it is not currently a
problem and there was no further discussion at this time.
Alderman Kot asked if there were any problems with the weather warning systems, given the recent
bad weather. The systems are all working well according to the progress reports received and the City
now has full coverage. Mr. Olson said complaints have been received from Bristol Bay residents about
the lightning detector noise. This can be turned off when the parks are not in use. Mr. Kot said he had
received a complaint that the lightning detector near the old police department/Riverfront Park has been
malfunctioning. Public Works personnel are working on it according to Chief Hart. The Parks
Department now oversees the lightning detectors. Weather warnings can be received on phones and
they come through the National Weather Service or KenCom. The City has been promoting weather
warning apps on the water bills. Alderman Funkhouser asked if the City does overlays with
surrounding communities for bad weather notification—there is an area in Grande Reserve that
overlaps with Oswego. Chief Hart said he receives complaints that the sirens are not audible within
homes, however, the sirens are not meant for inside. Also, he receives complaints that there is no “all
clear” notification. The National Weather Service now can trigger the sirens as well.
Mr. Funkhouser also noted that the City answering system “hold” indicates to check the city newsletter.
He noted there is no longer a newsletter.
Mr. Kot also asked if foot patrols will be present on July 4th near the Big Band area. All police
personnel will be on duty throughout the day.
Chief Hart has received information there is a potential rioting concern following the Trayvon Martin
murder trial in Florida. He said social media is instructing people to leave the cities and come to
smaller towns. Alderman Kot cautioned about the handling of any news information that might be
disseminated.
Adjournment:
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:09pm.
Respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker
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