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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 The Minutes of the Reaular Meeting of the City Council—January 8.2019—Page 2 of 3 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. n 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 The Minutes of the Reaular Meetine of the City Council—January 8,2019—Page 3 of 3 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 n REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 8, 2019 PLEASE PRINT NAME: SUBDIVISION OR BUSINESS: