City Council Minutes 2019 01-08-19 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,JANUARY 8.2019
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.
Ward I Koch Present
Colosimo Present
Ward II Milschewski Present
Plocher Present
Ward III Frieders Present
Funkhouser Present
Ward IV Tarulis Present
Peterson Present
Also present: City Clerk Warren,City Attorney Orr,Police Chief Hart,Deputy Chief of Police Klingel,
Public Works Director Dhuse,Finance Director Fredrickson,Community Development Director
Barksdale-Noble,Director of Parks and Recreation Evans,Assistant City Administrator Willrett
OUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Golinski stated that after the minutes,there will be discussion on Cannonball Trail.
PRESENTATIONS
Tony Scott Moving
Mayor Golinski said there are no presentations listed,which was kept off the list intentionally. He stated
there is one presentation this evening. Mayor Golinski wanted to recognize Tony Scott, a member of the
n press,for being the eyes and ears of Yorkville for many years.Mayor Golinski presented Mr. Scott with a
certificate of recognition.This was for his personal contribution to the Yorkville community through his
coverage of Yorkville news and events throughout the past twenty two years.Mayor Golinski
commended Mr. Scott for his journalistic integrity,coverage of local government meetings, and for his
efforts of promoting responsible journalism.Mr. Scott briefly shared about his time in Yorkville.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Water Department Reports for July,August,and September 2018(PW 2018-98)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. So moved by Alderman
Milschewski; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-8 Nays-0
Colosimo-aye,Milschewski-aye,Tarulis-aye,Frieders-aye,
Funkhouser-aye,Koch-aye,Peterson-aye,Plocher-aye
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council—December 11,2018
n Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of
December 11,2018 as presented. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Minutes approved unanimously by a viva voce vote
Cannonball Trail Discussion
Mayor Golinski stated there will be a brief conversation about Cannonball Trail,where obviously the
Council has been talking about safety improvements. He stated that these last couple days have shown a
need for these improvements due to all the accidents lately.Alderman Frieders opened the conversation
recognizing the EEI recommendations for the curb on Cannonball Trail.He stated that there has been a
near record of three accidents in one day,recently. Alderman Frieders would like the Council to discuss
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measures to increase safety on this road.Alderman Funkhouser discussed the options provided by EEI.
and how the speed sign that was posted seemed to help.Alderman Funkhouser is looking for an interim
stop gap to improve the safety of Cannonball Trail.Alderman Koch said to place an empty patrol car at
the church to slow residents down at the curve on Cannonball Trail.Alderman Funkhouser mentioned that
social media could have a positive impact on encouraging safe behavior on this road.Alderman Colosimo
believes it is the residents responsibility to drive safe on Cannonball Trail. He stated if residents follow
the law and the speed limit there won't be those accidents. He doesn't believe that the government is
responsible for fixing this problem.Alderman Funkhouser pointed out that the posted speed is 45mph.
The recommended sign is 25mph.Public Works Director Dhuse discussed the speed limit and the
n recommended speed limit for the curve on Cannonball Trail.Alderman Frieders continued to discuss this
curve on Cannonball trail.The Council members discussed potential alterations to the roadway to
improve safety.
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Mayor Golinski stated that the bills were$4,121,316.34.
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Radio Purchases—RFP,Rejection of all Bids
(PW 2018-99)
Alderman Frieders made a motion to reject the submitted bids received for the Public Works radio
purchases; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Alderman Frieders gave a quick synopsis on this motion.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-8 Nays-0
Frieders-aye Tarulis-aye,Colosimo-aye,Funkhouser-aye,
Milschewski-aye,Peterson-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PARK BOARD
No report.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
No report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
City Clerk Warren announced that on February 2,2019 at 10:00 at Trinity United Methodist Church there
will be a guest speaker.This speaker had a book published titled Goodnight Sweet,A Caregiver's Long
Goodbye. She will be speaking on her experience dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia.
COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT
No report.
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STAFF REPORT
No report.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of
1. Litigation
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So moved by Alderman Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Executive session approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.
The City Council entered Executive Session at 7:29 p.m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 8:04 p.m.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Golinski stated meeting adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Minutes submitted b
Beth Warren,
City Clerk,City of Yorkville,Illinois
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