City Council Minutes 2018 09-25-18 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVE LLE,KENDALL COUNTY,ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
800 GAME FARM ROAD ON
TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 25,2018
Mayor Golinski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
n City Clerk Warren called the roll.
Ward I Koch Present
Colosimo Present
Ward II Milschewski Present
Plocher Present
Ward III Frieders Present
Funkhouser Present
Ward IV Tarulis 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
Morrison, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble,Building Code Official Ratos,Director of
Parks and Recreation Evans,Assistant City Administrator Willrett
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Recognition—Bette Schoenholtz
Mayor Golinski stated there is a presentation, and a certificate of recognition will be given to Bette
Schoenholtz of Senior Services.Mayor Golinski explained that Bette Schoenholtz has been the long time
executive director of Senior Services.Mayor Golinski read a list of her accomplishments.He then
presented her with a certificate of recognition.Bette Schoenholtz pointed out that the hardest part is
getting someone to say yes.Not everyone will say yes, for it takes courage,leadership and recognition of
the importance of working together.Bette Schoenholtz thanked the City of Yorkville for its leadership
and saying yes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Ordinance 2018-50 Approving a Water Tower Lease Agreement with Chicago SMSA Limited
Partnership doing Business as Verizon Wireless(Water Tower at 610 Tower Lane)—authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute(PW 2018-82)
2. Ordinance 2018-51 Authorizing the Eighth Amendment to the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year
Commencing on May 1,2018 and Ending on April 30,2019(Purchase of Calcium Chloride and
Storage Tank)—authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute(PW 2018-83)
3. Blackberry Woods(Phase B)—Development Status—authorize staff to issue a letter of default
(PW 2018-84)
4. Monthly Treasurer's Report for August 2018(ADM 2018-74)
5. Copier RFP Results and Recommendation—accept proposal from Impact Networking for the 36
month (3 year)leasing term(ADM 2018-78)
i-� 6. Offsite Backup Authorization—approve a 36 month (3 year)contract with Element Four in the
amount of$55 per TB per month for their offsite backup service(ADM 2018-79)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. So moved by Alderman
Milschewski; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Consent Agenda approved unanimously by a viva voce vote
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council—August 28,2018
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council—September 11,2018
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—September 25,2018—Palte 2 of 3
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meetings of
August 28,2018 and September 11,2018,as presented. So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by
Alderman Plocher.
Alderman Frieders asked if anyone read the August 28,2018 minutes all the way through.He stated that
it was excellent work on those minutes.City Clerk Warren thanked Alderman Frieders.
Minutes approved unanimously by a viva voce vote
n
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Mayor Golinski stated that the bills were$1,427,149.09.
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Proclamation and Update
(CC 2018-18)
Mayor Golinski stated that there is an update for National Suicide Awareness Month Proclamation.
Alderman Frieders stated that he had every intention of having this be the last update.He was just at the
Aurora City Council meeting and as the number of participating city's were being read,he received three
more emails.He also received a whole bunch of mail.Alderman Frieders does not have a final number,at
this point. As the month was closing out he was prepared to give a report to the City Council.He stated he
would give a quick statement and for now,not read out all the City and States by name that are
participating.Alderman Frieders does believe that reading out all the City names and States is important
for a future meeting.Alderman Frieders preceded with his update on the National Suicide Prevention
Campaign stating that 3,224 personal emails have been sent since the Council gave permission back on
April 24,2018.He stated that 229 cities, 18 counties,and 38 different states have signed on to adopt the
proclamation.Alderman Frieders gave the potential impact of the total project,which was 26,250,460
United States citizens have had their government representatives actually say suicide sucks,and suicide is
an issue. Alderman Frieders stated there are services available all over the country.He stated we are all
human and it is ok not to be ok.Your day can suck and the world will suck a lot more if you were not
here.He said it hasn't gotten any easier to talk about suicide.He hates wearing the shirt about suicide
because he doesn't know what to say other than here is a hug.He gave an example of a woman who
stopped and asked him why he is wearing that shirt.Alderman Frieders stated that he is sick of his friends
checking out earlier than he wish they would. She proceeded to say that her son had completed suicide.
He asked if he could hug her and she said please.He hugged this complete stranger and then sat there
thinking he doesn't know how people can move when they are so stuck.Alderman Frieders said his kids,
he hopes knows,that it is ok to have a bad day.He went on to say that people don't judge you for what
happens to you,people judge you for how you react to what happens to you.He stated that he is not going
to be judged because his friend committed suicide but eventually he will be judged for how he responds to
it.Alderman Frieders is looking forward to the day when every City Council can have a discussion about
suicide.Alderman Frieders said if there is anything he can ever do for someone,please let him know.
Then he reiterated to remember you are human and you are enough.Mayor Gohnski thanked Alderman
Frieders and commended him for his work on suicide and raising awareness.
Greenbriar Road Pedestrian Route—Change to Sidewalk
(CC 2018-43)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to amend prior approval to construct an 8'shared use path and
provide for a 5'sidewalk in lieu thereof. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
Milschewski-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye,
Tarulis-aye,Colosimo-aye,Funkhouser-aye
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
rll� ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PARK BOARD
No report.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Ordinance 2018-52 Approving a Special Use for a Tavern on Lot 6 of Kendall Crossing
(PZC 2018-16)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve an ordinance approving a special use for a tavern on Lot
6 of Kendall Crossing and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman
Frieders; seconded by Alderman Colosimo.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-7 Nays-0
n Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye,Tarulis-aye,
Colosimo-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Milschewski-aye
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY&LIAISON REPORT
Run The Whispers
Alderman Frieders announced that Saturday September 29,2018 there will be a 5K run called Run The
Whispers at 2:00 p.m.All the money being raised for the 5K is being donated to Suicide Prevention
Services in Batavia,IL and Hope for the Day in Chicago,IL. SOB'S has stepped as the food provider and
sponsor for the event,along with Heartland Beverage.He continued to tell all the other business that
donated for this event.Alderman Frieders assured the Council that a hell of a party will be thrown,those
running will run on the newest roads in Yorkville,and there will be a whole bunch of pork.
Save The Jail Fundraiser
Mayor Golinski stated that on Thursday at the Law Office there will be a celebrity bartender fundraiser
for the Save the Jail group.Mayor Golinski will be going there to bartend.He will be behind the bar at
about 9:30 in the evening.
STAFF REPORT
n No report.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Golinski stated meeting adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Minutes subm' ed by:
Beth Warren,
City Clerk,City of Yorkville,Illinois
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 25, 2018
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