City Council Minutes 2018 02-13-18 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,FEBRUARY 13,2018
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 Absent
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,City Administrator Olson,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,
Assistant City Administrator Willrett
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Recognition for Katie Morton for Feed My Starving Children Event
Mayor Golinski called Katie Morton up to the front,and read her certificate of recognition.Katie Morton
told the Council how she coordinated this project for Feed My Starving Children.
Certificate of Recognition for Rick Falato
Mayor Golinski had a certificate of recognition for Rick Falato.He called Mr.Falato forward.Mr.
Falato's wife, Carol accompanied him.Mayor Golinski read a list of Mr.Falato's accomplishments.
Mayor Golinski presented Mr.Falato with a certificate of recognition.Mr.Falato thanked Mayor
Golinski,his fellow band members and his wife.Mrs. Carol Falato spoke and thanked the Mayor and the
band members. She gave a brief history of the big band in Yorkville. She stated that after 25 years it's
time to move on. She looks forward to the next chapter in her and Mr.Falato's life.
Presentation to Eagle Scouts—Sean Golinski and Hunter Negron
Mayor Golinski recognized the achievement of two local scouts, Sean Golinski and Hunter Negron,
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.He presented them both with a plaque.Prior to presenting the awards,
Mayor Golinski provided a detailed explanation of what it takes and what it means to be an Eagle Scout.
Both Eagle Scouts thanked all those who helped support them in their journey,and shared with the
Council about their Eagle Scout project.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Resolution 2018-05 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Reciprocal Building
Inspection Services Between the United City of Yorkville and Kendall County—authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute(EDC 2018-16)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Tarulis;
seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Milschewski-aye,Tarulis-aye,Frieders-aye,
Funkhouser-aye,Koch-aye,Hernandez-aye,Plocher-aye
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MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council—January 9,2018
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council—January 23,2018
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meetings of
January 9,2018 and January 23,2018 as presented. So moved by Alderman Hernandez; seconded.by
Alderman Koch.
Alderman Funkhouser stated that on the January 9,2018 meeting on page four under the Downtown TIF
was missing the words,a motion.
Corrected minutes approved unanimously by a viva voce vote
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Mayor Golinski stated that the bills were$1,033,108.72.
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Elected Officials Travel Authorization
(CC 2018-05)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve estimated travel expenses of$940.00 plus tax for Mayor
Golinski to travel to Washington,DC to discuss infrastructure and other topics. So moved by Alderman
Frieders; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Mayor Golinski said this is through the IML. The meeting will be at the White House.He is not sure who
the meeting is with.He knows it is with top ranking administration officials.He is not sure how many
mayors are going.This was last minute.Mayor Golinski is just glad he was available to attend the
meeting.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Hernandez-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye,
Tarulis-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Milschewski-aye
n PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Manufacturing and Industrial City Council Goal Action Plans
(EDC 2018-14)
Alderman Koch made a motion to concur with the action plan steps outlined in the memo from City
Administrator Olson, dated January 31,2018; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye,Tarulis-aye,
Funkhouser-aye,Milschewski-aye,Hernandez-aye
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PARK BOARD
No report.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
No report.
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No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY&LIAISON REPORT
AACVB
Alderman Funkhouser said Sandwich pulled out of the AACVB.He stated that Oswego is poised to join
the AACVB next week.
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STAFF REPORT
TIF 2 Downtown Creation
Administrator Olson said the City held the joint review board meeting for the TIF 2 downtown creation
section.The recommendation from the joint review board was to support the creation of the second TIF.
The vote was 4 to 1.The City,the public member,the township,and the community college district voted
to support it and the County voted against it.BKFD and the school district did not attend.Mayor Golinski
asked if the County had any comments.City Attorney Orr and City Administrator Olson stated no.City
Administrator Olson stated the County asked a couple questions.Mayor Golinski asked what kind of
questions. City Administrator Olson stated the questions were more processed related.
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Library Committee Meeting
Mayor Golinski didn't know how the IGA process went off course.The more he thinks about it he is
wondering why the City even needs an IGA. Mayor Golinski was curious to know the Council's thoughts.
Alderman Funkhouser and Mayor Golinski spoke on this issue.Alderman Koch made statements about
this issue.Alderman Frieders is dissatisfied with the level of cooperation between the Library Board and
the City Council.He noted considerable animosity from some of the Library Board members.Alderman
Frieders feels that in the long run an IGA is necessary,but at this point would not look to pursue an IGA
until the negative feelings toward this Council have improved.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of
1. Litigation
So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Executive session approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.
The City Council entered Executive Session at 7:35 p.m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 7:53 p.m.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Michael Svanovick, 12340 River Road,asked in regards to the 175,000 of tax payer money paid off for
n the damages for the former recreation center,why was no one ever arrested or charged for theft or
abandonment.Mayor Golinski stated this is a public comment time,not public debate.Mr. Svanovick
thinks it is unfair that the tax payers should be burdened with$175,000.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Golinski stated meeting adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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