Public Safety Minutes 2018 10-04-18Page 1 of 3
APPROVED 1/3/19
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING
Thursday, October 4, 2018 6:00pm
City Hall Conference Room
In Attendance:
Chairman Carlo Colosimo Alderman Seaver Tarulis
Alderman Chris Funkhouser Alderman Joe Plocher
Other City Officials in Attendance:
Police Chief Rich Hart Deputy City Clerk Lisa Pickering
Deputy Chief Terry Klingel Lucas Potter, Comcast
Jim Jensen, Blackberry Creek North
Others in Attendance: None
Chairman Colosimo called the meeting to order at 6:03pm and a quorum was established.
Citizen Comments: None
Minutes for Correction/Approval: April 5, 2018 and July 5, 2018
Both sets of minutes were approved on a unanimous voice vote.
New Business:
1. PS 2018-14 Police Reports for February – August 2018
Chief Hart noted the staffing is down three officers and all are taking more calls as they
transition through vacation time. Alderman Funkhouser said he was concerned for
burnout and Chief Hart will evaluate how the upcoming holiday season affects the
department. He said there were 104 applications for new police officers and he will hire
3-4 in mid-December.
2. PS 2018-15 Adjudication Reports for April - September 2018
No comments.
3. PS 2018-16 Liquor Code Amendment – Employment of Minors
Chief Hart said he is OK with this amendment which would allow employees 18 years
and older to serve or sell liquor. He cited the BASSET training as a valuable tool for
these employees. Deputy Clerk Pickering said she will email liquor license holders or
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send a written notification about the change when approved. Alderman Plocher said
Oswego is already delivering groceries and liquor. The committee agreed they do not
think minors should deliver liquor to a residence. Ms. Pickering said some laws have
been changed and the State allows the towns to enact laws covering delivery by
businesses. She will consult the City Attorney regarding the intent of this ordinance and
delivery would be reviewed as a separate item. Chairman Colosimo said Liquor Code
Ordinance 3-3-14 should be clarified and a separate section should be added regarding
off-site delivery of alcohol by those under 21. This will come back to committee for
further discussion.
4. PS 2018-17 Liquor Code Amendment – Waive 100 Foot Church/School Restriction
Chairman Colosimo said this law is antiquated and Chief Hart added that some private
schools are now located in business districts. Mr. Funkhouser said he preferred some
separation and does not want liquor next to schools/churches. Committee members
Colosimo, Plocher and Tarulis supported this amendment, while Alderman Funkhouser
did not. This moves to the regular agenda for Public Safety.
5. PS 2018-18 Code Amendment – Licensing Requirements for Resale Dealers
City staff had recently been contacted by a local business inquiring if a resale dealer's
license was required for a trade-in program they wished to start for used electronic
equipment and gift cards. Chief Hart said licenses should be required to prevent stolen
items from being brought to the business. He said thrift shops that do not pay when
items are brought in are exempt from licensing. However, Alderman Plocher said
Goodwill sometimes hands out 10% off coupons. Regarding licensing requirements,
Alderman Colosimo suggested leaving the threshhold at 35% of the gross sales and add
language as follows: “or doing gross sales in excess of $1 million per year”. Chief Hart
said many crimes have been solved with this ordinance. This item will be brought back
to committee for further discussion.
6. PS 2018-19 Code Amendment – Repeal of Licensing Requirements for Bicycles
Chief Hart said the ordinance was repealed at one time and then reinstated. He said there
is no time or manpower to handle bicycle licensing and he recommended repeal. This
moves to the consent agenda.
7. PS 2018-20 Comcast Fiber Optics Contract – KenCom Connection
Chief Hart said it was originally thought this project would be below the spending limit
and not need Council approval. KenCom is switching to the New World system (police
reporting system and CAD in squads) in December. The present T-1 line will be turned
off December 12th. It was thought the Comcast contract would be for 2 years,
however, Comcast was not aware the building was not fiber-optic capable. The 3-year
plan must be adopted to get the free hookup for fiber optics. This item must move
forward to Council due to time constraints for the necessary hookups by December.
Chief Hart said Metronet would not provide a quote. He said this item was not budgeted,
but his department will be $200,000 under budget, so an amendment will not be needed.
The committee was OK with this. This will be on the Mayor's report for the next
Council meeting.
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8. PS 2018-21 Meeting Schedule for 2019
The committee was OK with the meeting schedule. Mr. Funkhouser asked if the police
statistics could be emailed monthly to the committee members instead of reviewing three
months at a time. Chief Hart will also send the adjudication reports.
Old Business None
Additional Business
Chief Hart said vehicles and personnel have both been a priority in the past budgets.
Three vehicles have been purchased this year and now he will focus on hiring personnel.
He would like three police officers next year and additional office staff. Discussions
must also be held regarding building needs. Alderman Funkhouser said he would like to
see a plan for a new building and how it would be funded. Chief Hart gave a brief history
of the present building and said the economy crashed at the time new plans would have
been brought forward. Chairman Colosimo asked if the city-owned bank building is an
option since it was purchased to be a city hall or police department. The Chief said it
would be a good location with adequate parking. A satellite office in a school was also
suggested, however, Chief Hart said a satellite office was opened on Rt. 126 at one time,
and citizens did not come there. He also wants to engage in community outreach. It was
noted the goal-setting meeting is November 10th.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 6:59pm.
Minutes transcribed by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker