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.
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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
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