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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. n 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 The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—February 13,2018—Pan 2 of 3 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. n CITY COUNCIL REPORT 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. The Minutes of the Reaular Meeting of the City Council—February 13,2018—Paae 3 of 3 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. n 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. Minutes su / bmitted b b Beth Warren, City Clerk,City of Yorkville, Illinois REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 13, 2018 PLEASE PRINT NAME: SUBDIVISION OR BUSINESS: