City Council Minutes 2017 10-24-17 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,OCTOBER 24,201
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 Present
Ward IV Tarulis Present
Hernandez Present
Also present: City Clerk Warren,City Attorney Orr,Police Chief Hart,Deputy Chief of Police Klingel,
Public Works Director Dhuse,Finance Director Fredrickson,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
Community Hero Award
Mayor Golinski stated there is a super secret community hero award presentation tonight.Mayor Golinski
called Jen Slepika,with Suicide Prevention Services,to the front to take over.Ms Slepika spoke and
r� stated she remembered when Alderman Frieders messaged her about the suicide prevention proclamation
that he was writing.Alderman Frieders sent Ms Slepika a rough draft asking if there were any additions
or changes that she wanted to make.The only thing Ms Slepika wanted to add were the words Suicide
Prevention Services,for she wanted people to know that this program exists to help.Aside from that,the
proclamation was perfect.Originally Ms Slepika thought that this was just for the City of Yorkville but it
ended up being for 25 communities in the area.Ms Slepika listed all the communities that adopted
Alderman Frieders proclamation.On Friday October 26,2017,Alderman Frieders'proclamation will be
read in front of Springfield in the state of Illinois.Ms Slepika thanked Alderman Frieders for reaching out
to every area of City Council to share his proclamation with them. She thanked Alderman Frieders for
writing this proclamation.Ms Slepika stated Alderman Frieders'dedication to the Suicide Prevention
Services mission is incredible and Suicide Prevention Services is so grateful.Ms Slepika shared that
specifically in this proclamation it asks each of us to reach out to our friends,family,and neighbors to let
them know that they are appreciated and valued,by any means necessary. She thanked the City Council
for its time in joining her to celebrate Alderman Frieders.Ms Slepika stated that she would like to use this
platform to show Alderman Frieders how much he is loved,valued,and appreciated. She thanked
Yorkville for giving her this opportunity. She thanked Alderman Frieders for encouraging the public to
talk about something that no one wants to talk about.Thank you for talking about suicide.Ms Slepika
asked that on your way out today,please hug someone,even if you don't know them,because we are a
community,a family and we need to support one another and live out our appreciation for Alderman
Frieders. Alderman Frieders shared his feelings on receiving this community hero award.He thanked
everyone for acknowledging him but more important acknowledging the topic of suicide.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Golinski stated that Citizen comments would be allowed at this time,even if the comments were
not related to the agenda items.
Gail Gaebler, 202 East Street,announced that there is a group of individuals considering the formation of
a nonprofit organization called the Friends of Ron Clark park to improve this City's park by the removal
of evasive plants located in the park. She mentioned an offer made by Mark Southern,ecological
consultant and president of ENCAP,in Dekalb.Mr. Southern offered a year of free maintenance and
stewardship work through 2018 as a donation to a non-profit group looking to restore Ron Clark Park.
She and this group are seriously considering Mr. Southern's generous offer.
The Minutes of the Reaular Meeting of the City Council—October 24,2017—Page 2 of 4
Nathan Schnttke spoke in regards to Ron Clark Park.He is very upset that the City and its group of
planners tried to incorporate Ron Clark Park into a commercial project despite the fact that the parks use
designated for recreation and learning only.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. 2018 Road to Better Roads Program—Engineering Agreement—authorize Mayor and City Clerk
to execute(PW 2017-69)
2. Windett Ridge Unit 1 —Acceptance of Improvements—accept the public improvements as
described in Exhibit A attached to the Bill of Sale for ownership and maintenance by the City and
n authorize the release of the existing security upon receipt of a maintenance guarantee in the
amount of$66,478.00, subject to verification that the developer has no outstanding debt owed to
the City for this project and subject to receipt of a signed Bill of Sale(PW 2017-72)
3. ITEP Project Selection—authorize staff to submit applications for ITEP grants for the following
projects:Fox Road Multi-Use Path from IL 47 to Hoover Forest Preserve, ComEd Multi-Use
Path from Kingsmill Street to Riverfront Park, and Downtown Hill Landscaping(PW 2017-73)
4. Ordinance 2017-51 Approving a Site Access Agreement with SMSA Limited Partnership Doing
Business as Verizon Wireless(6 10 Tower Lane)—authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute
(PW 2017-74)
5. Monthly Treasurer's Report for September 2017(ADM 2017-72)
6. Annual Treasurer's Report(ADM 2017-77)
7. Tax Levy Estimate—approve a tax levy estimate for 2017, to be used for purposes of conducting
a public hearing on the tax levy in the amount of$4,003,284(ADM 2017-78)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. So moved by Alderman
Koch; seconded by Alderman Hernandez.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-8 Nays-0
Colosimo-aye,Milschewski-aye,Tarulis-aye,Frieders-aye,
Funkhouser-aye,Koch-aye,Hernandez-aye,Plocher-aye
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
None.
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Mayor Golinski stated that the bills were$1,420,018.05.
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Letter of Intent—IDOT Improvement of US 30 from IL 47 to IL 31
(PW 2017-70)
Alderman Frieders made a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of intent concurring with the
project scope, concurring with the sidewalk path scope,costs and long-term maintenance,concurring with
the shared-use path scope,costs and long-term maintenance,and concurring with the landscaped median
long-term maintenance; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Alderman Colosimo stated he is against the initial expenditure for engineering costs as well as the future
costs associated with the project.He asked the rest of the Council to vote no.Alderman Funkhouser
verified with EEI Engineer Sanderson that the estimated for the project includes the engineering and
construction costs.Alderman Funkhouser also stated that Yorkville's portion of this project is small and
estimates it as only 10%of the entire project.He asked if the maintenance portion of the project included
turf and landscaping and if so what would the City be responsible for.EEI Engineer Sanderson said if the
project is only turf,then Yorkville has no future costs. If there is landscaping that would change.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-6 Nays-2
Hernandez-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye,
Tarulis-nay, Colosimo-nay,Funkhouser-aye,Milschewski-aye
Ordinance 2017-52 Amending the Water Use and Service Regulations
(PW 2017-63)
Alderman Frieders made a motion to approve an ordinance amending the water use and service
regulations and authorize the Mayor and City clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Milschcwski.
Alderman Colosimo wanted to clarify the part of the ordinance concerning shutoff of water in multi unit
properties.Public Works Director Dhuse and Alderman Colosimo discussed this issue.Alderman Frieders
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stated the purpose of this ordinance is to place the burden back on the landlord,and not involve the City
staff in dealing with the individual tenants.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-8 Nays-0
Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye,Tarulis-aye,
Colosimo-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Milschewski-aye,Hernandez-aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Ordinance Extending the New Residential Construction Incentive Program(B.U.I.L.D.
n Program)
(EDC 2017-65)
Alderman Koch made a motion to approve an ordinance extending the new residential construction
incentive program(B.U.I.L.D program)and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by
Alderman Hernandez.
Alderman Colosimo stated it has been a good day today.Mayor Golinski stated it was a good program but
never designed to last forever.Alderman Colosimo stated this would be the seventh extension to the
B.U.I.L.D. Program.He feels that this program has put an extensive drain on the water fund,which more
than likely will result in increased water bills to the residents.Alderman Colosimo feels strongly that the
Council should end this program at the end of the year.Alderman Frieders said he was in favor of the
B.U.I.L.D.Program for a while.He now feels it is a good thing to let the B.U.I.L.D.Program end at the
end of the year.Alderman Funkhouser believes the B.U.I.L.D. Program has benefited the City and
remains in favor of this program.Alderman Milschewski agrees with Alderman Funkhouser.Mayor
Golinski said that no one has mentioned the revenue received from the special census.That revenue will
continue forever.
Motion failed by a roll call vote.Ayes-3 Nays-5
Plocher-nay,Frieders-nay, Tarulis-nay, Colosimo-nay,
Funkhouser-aye,Milschewski-aye,Hernandez-nay,Koch-aye
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
n, ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PARK BOARD
No report.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Sidewalk/Parklet Cafes
a. Ordinance 2017-53 Amending the Yorkville Zoning Ordinance by Adding Guidelines, Standards
and Procedures for Temporary and Seasonal Uses in the City's Right-of-Way(PZC 2017-11)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve an ordinance amending the Yorkville zoning ordinance
by adding guidelines, standards and procedures for temporary and seasonal uses in the City's right-of-way
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by
Alderman Colosimo.
Alderman Frieders discussed this ordinance and asked the Council to consider amending the ordinance by
allowing outdoor events on a case by case basis outside the time of April to October. He also stated that
he would like to see an additional amendment to allow the use of a loud speaker at local businesses
following all City noise ordinances.Alderman Milschewski pointed that the noise from these
establishments is heard by the local residents.Alderman Frieders said if there were complaints then that
would give the opportunity for the establishments to make adjustments.Alderman Colosimo agrees with
Alderman Frieders as to giving the community director the flexibly to allow outdoor events during this
time.He is not in support of the loud speakers being outside.Alderman Frieders asked for consensus for
the second half of his amendment.City Attorney Orr suggested that this ordinance should go back to
n committee.There are several months before this has to be implemented. She stated that hopefully the
committee could get this to a form in terms of getting discretion and better direction.Alderman Frieders
asked if it was possible to vote on this with the amendment that most of the Council seems ok with and
then addressing the loud speaker to a later date.Alderman Colosimo tried to help Alderman Frieders with
stating what he wanted to amend.
Alderman Frieders wanted to amend this ordinance to include the annual scheduling to include outside of
the April 2nd to October 31 st with the community development director authorization on a case by case
basis; seconded by Alderman Tarulis.
Mayor Golinski stated roll call vote on the amendment
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—October 24,2017—Page 4 of 4
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-8 Nays-0
Frieders-aye Tarulis-aye,Colosimo-aye,Funkhouser-aye,
Milschewski-aye,Hernandez-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye
Mayor Golinski stated now back to the original amended motion.He asked if Alderman Frieders is going
to leave the speaker issue off,for now.Alderman Frieders stated yes.
Mayor Golinski stated roll call vote on the original amended motion.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-8 Nays-0
Tarulis-aye,Colosimo-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Milschewski-aye,
Hernandez-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye
b. Ordinance 2017-54 Adding Outdoor Liquor License Regulations for Patio Service Adjacent to
Licensed Premises in the City's Right-of-Way(PS 2017-17)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve an ordinance adding liquor license regulations for patio
service adjacent to licensed premises in the City's right-of-way and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute. So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-8 Nays-0
Colosimo-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Milschewski-aye,Hernandez-aye,
Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye,Tarulis-aye
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY&LIAISON REPORT
No report.
STAFF REPORT
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of
1. For the discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act,whether
for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes.
2. Litigation
So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Hernandez.
Going into Executive Session was approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.
The City Council entered Executive Session at 7:53 p.m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 8:03 p.m.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Golinski stated meeting adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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City Clerk,City of Yorkville,Illinois
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