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City Council Minutes 2016 09-13-16MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,KENDALL COUNTY,ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 800 GAME FARM ROAD ON TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 13,2016 Mayor Golinski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. City Clerk Warren called the roll. Ward I Koch Present Colosimo Present Ward II Milschewski Present Kot Present Ward III Frieders Present Funkhouser Present Ward IV Tarulis Present Teeling Present Also present: City Clerk Warren,Attorney Gardiner, City Administrator Olson,Police Chief Hart,Deputy Chief of Police Hilt,Public Works Director Dhuse,Finance Director Fredrickson,Assistant City Administrator Willrett, EEI Engineer Sanderson,Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble, Director of Parks and Recreation Evans QUORUM A quorum was established. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA None. PRESENTATIONS Swearing-in of Sergeant John Hunter Mayor Golinski stated that one of his favorite things to do is to promote one of Yorkville's officers to sergeant. Police Chief Hart gave some background on this promotion.Mayor Golinski swore John Hunter in as sergeant. Certificates of Appreciation for Retiring Board/Commission Members Mayor Golinski presented a certificate of appreciation for retiring board member/commission member Charles Kraupner.Mayor Golinski asked Mr.Kraupner what is the biggest change he has seen. His answer was Grand Reserve. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS None. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution 2016-29 Approving Premises Use Agreement—Senior Services Associates Use of a Portion of the Beecher Community Building—authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute(ADM 2016-53) Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. So moved by Alderman Milschewski; seconded by Alderman Frieders. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Colosimo-aye,Milschewski-aye, Tarulis-aye,Frieders-aye, Funkhouser-aye,Koch-aye, Teeling-aye,Kot-aye MINUTES FOR APPROVAL None. BILLS FOR PAYMENT Mayor Golinski stated that the bills were$1,629,433.79. REPORTS MAYOR'S REPORT Appointment of Freedom of Information Officer—Erin Willrett The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—September 13,2016—Page 2 of 3 CC 2016-53) Mayor Golinski introduced the City's new staff addition,Erin Willrett.He stated that she will be a freedom of information officer for the City. Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the Mayor's appointment of Erin Willrett as a freedom of information act officer. So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Koch-aye,Kot-aye,Frieders-aye,Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye,Milschewski-aye,Teeling-aye GC Housing Development Mayor Golinski received a call from Jeff Crane, over the weekend,who is from the GC Housing Development,which is the affordable senior housing development. Mr. Crane informed Mayor Golinski that they received the tax credits from the state of Illinois.Now the project is full speed ahead. Building Permits Mayor Golinski stated that the City received its 100th building permit for year 2016.He stated that this is good,because the City hasn't received 100 permits since 2008. Sales Tax Mayor Golinski stated that the City had its highest sales tax that it has ever had,this past June. Bond Writing Upgrade Mayor Golinski stated that the City's bond writing was upgraded from an A+to a Double A-. Hometown Days Director of Parks and Recreation Evans reported on Hometown Days. It was the City's highest attended event ever held. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT No report. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT Ordinance 2016-51 Amending the City Code as it Relates to Littering EDC 2016-46) Alderman Koch made a motion to approve an ordinance amending the City Code as it relates to littering and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Teeling. Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-8 Nays-0 Frieders-aye Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye,Teeling-aye,Koch-aye,Kot-aye Ordinance 2016-25 Extending the New Residential Construction Incentive Program B.U.I.L.D.Program) EDC 2016-48) Alderman Koch made a motion to approve an ordinance extending the new residential construction incentive program(B.U.I.L.D.) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser. Alderman Kot asked what the committee recommendation was.Alderman Koch stated it was 3-0 to give it one more year.Alderman Koch will be supporting this.Alderman Kot believes this is a no brainer.This is the one program that is bringing the rooftops into the community of Yorkville. Mayor Golinski stated Yorkville is doing something right. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-2 Kot-aye,Frieders-aye, Tarulis-nay, Colosimo-nay, Funkhouser-aye,Milschewski-aye, Teeling-aye,Koch-aye PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT No report. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT No report. PARK BOARD No report. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—September 13,2016—Page 3 of 3 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Ordinance 2016-53 Approving a Comprehensive Plan and Map Update PZC 2016-01) Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve an ordinance approving a comprehensive plan and map update and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Milschewski. Mayor Golinski assumes that the map that was left out was put back in. City Administrator Olson stated there was the one recommended change that was put in the memo for the property. When looking through the document,there were some other exhibits that referenced that property. That change was not made for the packet,but they will be incorporated as long as the Council approves the map as it has been amended. Alderman Frieders and Community Development Director Barksdale Noble discussed the possibility of editing the content. It was also discussed as to why it is considered a living document. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Frieders-aye Tarulis-aye,Colosimo-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Teeling-aye,Koch-aye,Kot-aye CITY COUNCIL REPORT No report. CITY CLERK'S REPORT No report. COMMUNITY&LIAISON REPORT AACVB Alderman Funkhouser gave a brief update on the AACVB,which has been going through discussions of how to work more closely with the municipal partners. At the last board meeting the executive staff presented a proposal to the board. That proposal will go back to the board this next month. Library Board Alderman Tarulis stated that the Library Board is looking to put together a spec for painting the library. The board is looking for help to put together the documents. He wanted to mention this to the City. STAFF REPORT Election City Administrator Olson said the election season is just a few months away. The petition process starts next week. The City has posted the two municipal election notices on the City's website. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Scouting Mayor Golinski stated that Thursday September 15,2016 is blast into scouting. He stated that citizens can check out blastintoscouting.org for more information. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Golinski stated the Council will adjourn for executive session for 1. For litigation 2. Land acquisition 3. Personnel The City Council entered Executive Session at 7:25 p.m. The City Council returned to regular session at 8:01 p.m. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Golinski stated meeting adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Beth Warren, City Clerk, City of Yorkville, Illinois REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Public Comment Ser/eol belts i3it;20/-6 PLEASE PRINT NAME: SUBDIVISION OR BUSINESS: DPI() p.mrpkon c„, r-AN,A 1(/1.04e, -5/ Mr / I/ • 111211 r tip Ac„, SIGNIN