City Council Minutes 2017 06-13-17 MINUTES 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,JUNE 13,2017
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.
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Ward I Koch Present
Colosimo Present
Ward II Milschewski Present
Plocher Present
Ward III Frieders Present
Funkhouser Absent
Ward IV Tarulis Present
Hernandez Present
Also present: City Clerk Warren,City Attorney Orr,City Administrator Olson,Police Chief Hart,Public
Works Director Dhuse,Finance Director Fredrickson,EEI Engineer Sanderson,Community
Development Director Barksdale-Noble,Director of Parks and Recreation Evans,Assistant City
Administrator Willrett
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
n PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Cedarhurst Living—Proposed Special Service Area 2017-1
Mayor Golinski opened public hearing for Cedarhurst Living- proposed special service area 2017-1.
There were no comments from the public or Council.Mayor Golinski closed the public hearing.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
None.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council—May 9,2017
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council—May 23,2017
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May
9,2017 and May 23,2017 as presented. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Minutes approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Mayor Golinski stated that the bills were$1,020,791.27.
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Library Annual Report
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Mayor Golinski stated that this is the Library annual report.He stated it is informational only.
NIMEC Street Light Renewal
(CC 2017-33)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to authorize the City Administrator and Finance Director to sign
contracts to secure the provision of electricity for the City's street light accounts from the firm identified
as the low cost provider by NIMEC,effective only for the current NIMEC renewal cycle which ends on
June 30,2017. So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
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Colosimo-aye,Milschewski-aye,Hernandez-aye,
Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye,Tarulis-aye
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Riverfront Park Playground
(PW 2017-42)
a. Resolution 2017-25 Approving Terracon Consultants,Inc's Proposal to Provide Soil
Contamination Remediation Services
b. Ordinance 2017-33 Authorizing the Second Amendment to the Annual Budget for the Fiscal
Year Commencing on May 1,2017 and Ending of April 30,2018
Alderman Frieders made a motion to approve a resolution approving Terracon Consultants,Inc's proposal
to provide soil contamination remediation services and to approve an ordinance authorizing the second
amendment to the annual budget for the fiscal year commencing on May 1,2017 and ending on April 30,
2018 and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Alderman Colosimo asked when will the Council have a little more clarity on the possibility on extending
this TIF. City Administrator Olson answered Alderman Colosimo's question and discussed this issue in a
little more detail.Alderman Koch discussed his concerns on this resolution and ordinance. City Attorney
shared her knowledge on using TIF money.Alderman Frieders likes the way the Council is working with
an attitude of how instead of why.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Milschewski-aye,Hernandez-aye,Koch-aye,
Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye,Colosimo-aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PARK BOARD
No report.
PLAN COMMISSION
No report.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
No report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY&LIAISON REPORT
No report.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Library Board Executive Director
Mayor Gohnski stated the Library Board is looking to replace the retired executive director.He discussed
the Library's budget deficit.One option would be for the City to increase the amount it contributes to the
library fund.He mentioned an idea presented by Director of Parks and Recreation Evans that the Library
enter into a shared services agreement.Mayor Golinski was informed by City Administrator Olson that
this type of arrangement has been used in other municipalities.
City Administrator Olson explained how the shared services system would work under the department of
Parks and Recreation.He outlined five benefits of having shared services.
1. The executive director position would be eliminated for substantial cost savings.
2.Move Parks and Rec front desk workers to the Library front desk to supplement staffing.
3.Have Director of Parks and Recreation Evans oversee the operations of the Library.
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4.Utilize existing rooms in the Library. This can be folded into the inventory of Parks and Recs and have
classes there.This could create more revenue for the library.
5. Co advertising for the Library and the Parks and Recs Department.
City Administrator Olson believes that this type of agreement could benefit both the City and the Library.
Alderman Colosimo asked how the board felt about the idea,when it was presented.Alderman Tarulis
was at the meeting yesterday and the initial reaction was negative.He stated that after discussion there
was a general consensus to pursue it.Mayor Golinski stated all that can be asked is that the Library Board
keeps an open mind to the idea.Alderman Tarulis stated the Library Board recognized that the Library
does need some help in terms of operations.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion for the Council to go into Executive Session for the purpose of
1. For litigation.
So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.
The City Council entered Executive Session at 7:24 p.m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 7:26 p.m.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Golinski stated meeting adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Beth Warren,
/'1 City Clerk,City of Yorkville,Illinois