City Council Minutes 2019 05-28-19 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,MAY 28.2019
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
n City Clerk Pickering called the roll.
Ward I Koch Absent
Transier Present
Ward II Milschewski Present
Plocher Present
Ward III Funkhouser Present
Frieders Present
Ward IV Tarulis Absent
Peterson Present
Staff present: City Administrator Olson,City Clerk Pickering, Chief of Police Hart,Deputy Chief of
Police Mikolasek,Public Works Director Dhuse,Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble,
Finance Director Fredrickson,Parks and Recreation Director Evans,Assistant City Administrator
Willrett,Attorney Orr,and EEI Engineer Morrison.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the City Council agenda as presented. So moved by
Alderman Peterson; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
n Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Purcell swore in three new patrol officers: Joshua Opp,Ryan Fisher,and Kyle Borowski.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
None.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May
14,2019 as presented. So moved by Alderman Peterson; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0
Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Transier-aye,
Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye,Peterson-aye
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the paying of the bills listed on the Bill List Summary
dated May 28,2019,totaling the following amounts: checks in the amount of$327,138.05 (vendors—FY
19); $660,555.29(vendors—FY 20); $294,947.67(payroll period ending 5/17/19); for a total of
$1,282,641.01. So moved by Alderman Milschewski; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0
Funkhouser-aye, Transier-aye,Plocher-aye,
Frieders-aye,Peterson-aye,Milschewski-aye
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REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
(CC 2019-32)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the Mayor's appointments of Chuck Pierce to the Board of
Fire&Police Commission to a term ending May 2022; Susan Chacon to the Library Board to a term
ending May 2022;Kelly Diederich to the Park Board to a term ending May 2024;Rusty Hyett to the Park
Board to a term ending May 2021; Deb Horaz and Rusty Hyett to the Planning and Zoning Commission
n to terms ending May 2023 and Jim Jensen to the Police Pension Fund Board to a term ending May 2021.
So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Peterson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0
Transier-aye,Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye,
Peterson-aye,Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye
Resolution 2019-16 Approving a Settlement Agreement and General Release of
All Claims between Charlene Johnson and Tad Johnson
and the United City of Yorkville
(CC 2019-33)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving a Settlement Agreement and
General Release of All Claims between Charlene Johnson and Tad Johnson and the United City of
Yorkville and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Milschewski;
seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0
Transier-aye,Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye,
Peterson-aye,Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye
Resolution 2019-17 Approving a Transition Agreement and Mutual Release between
Police Chief Richard Hart and the United City of Yorkville
(CC 2019-34)
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Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving a Transition Agreement and
Mutual Release between Police Chief Richard Hart and the United City of Yorkville and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0
Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye, Peterson-aye,
Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Transier-aye
Comments from Mayor Purcell
Storm Cleanup
Mayor Purcell thanked Public Works Director Dhuse and staff for their efforts in cleaning up the downed
trees and debris from the storm that passed through Yorkville on Monday.
Memorial Day
Mayor Purcell thanked Parks and Recreation Director Evans for his help with the American Legion's
Memorial Day service that was held in Town Square Park.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Resolution 2019-18 Approving a Revised Salary Schedule and Step Increase
(PW 2019-29)
Alderman Plocher made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving a Revised Salary Schedule and Step
Increase and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0
Frieders-aye,Peterson-aye,Milschewski-aye,
Funkhouser-aye,Transier-aye,Plocher-aye
East Orange Street Water Main Improvements—Contract Award
(PW 2019-31)
Alderman Plocher made a motion to accept base bid in an amount not to exceed$389,900.00 plus
Alternate Bid D in an amount not to exceed$101,310.00 and award contract to Performance Construction
and Engineering,LLC in a total amount not to exceed$491,210.00; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
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Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0
Peterson-aye,Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye,
Transier-aye,Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye
Church Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements—Contract Award
(PW 2019-32)
Alderman Plocher made a motion to accept bid and award contract to Performance Construction and
Engineering,LLC in an amount not to exceed$54,350.00; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0
Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Transier-aye
Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Peterson-aye
Ordinance 2019-30 Authorizing the Subordination of Surface Rights for Public
Road Purposes to the State of Illinois for the Illinois
Route 71 Project from Illinois 47 to Orchard Road
(PW 2019-33)
Alderman Plocher made a motion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Subordination of Surface
Rights for Public Road Purposes to the State of Illinois for the Illinois Route 71 project from Illinois 47 to
Orchard Road and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0
Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Transier-aye
Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye,Peterson-aye
Route 47 Reconstruction from Kennedy Road in Yorkville
To Cross Street in Sugar Grove—Letter of Understanding
(PW 2019-34)
Alderman Plocher made a motion to approve a Letter of Understanding for the Reconstruction of Illinois
47 from Kennedy Road in Yorkville to Cross Street in Sugar Grove project; seconded by Alderman
n Funkhouser.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0
Funkhouser-aye,Transier-aye,Plocher-aye,
Frieders-aye,Peterson-aye,Milschewski-aye
Disposal of Public Works Vehicles—Sealed Bid Results/Approval
(PW 2019-35)
Alderman Plocher made a motion to authorize staff to dispose of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala,2003 Ford
F150,2005 Ford Taurus,2003 Ford F150,and 2000 Ford Expedition listed within the bid document
through donation,scrap,or refuse and authorize the Mayor to execute the titles; seconded by Alderman
Frieders.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0
Transier-aye,Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye,
Peterson-aye,Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
International Council of Shopping Centers Conference
Mayor Purcell announced that he attended the International Council of Shopping Centers conference on
May 19'x'through May 22'with Administrator Olson and Lynn Dubajic. He reported that it was very
beneficial as he felt they made some good connections in trying to attract more development to Yorkville.
n PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Monthly Treasurer's Reports for March and April 2019
(ADM 2019-19)
Alderman Funkhouser made a motion to approve the monthly Treasurer's Reports for March and April
2019; seconded by Alderman Transier.
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Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0
Transier-aye,Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye,
Peterson-aye,Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye
Required Reporting to Municipality by Yorkville Police Pension Board
(ADM 2019-23)
Alderman Funkhouser stated that this item was informational only.
Travel Authorizations for FY 2020
(ADM 2019-24)
Alderman Funkhouser made a motion to travel authorizations for elected officials as presented in packet
materials; seconded by Alderman Peterson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0
Frieders-aye,Peterson-aye,Milschewski-aye,
Funkhouser-aye,Transier-aye,Plocher-aye
PARK BOARD
Ordinance 2019-31 Authorizing the First Amendment to the Annual Budget for the Fiscal
Year Commencing on May 1,2019 and Ending on April 30,2020
(Parks Vehicle Purchase)
(CC 2019-35)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the First Amendment to the
Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1,2019 and Ending on April 30,2020(Parks
Vehicle Purchase)and to authorize the purchase of two trucks. So moved by Alderman Plocher;
seconded by Alderman Transier.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0
Peterson-aye,Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye,
Transier-aye,Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye
n PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Ordinance 2019-32 Approving the Rezoning to the M-1 Limited Manufacturing District of the
Property Located North of the Intersection of Boombah Boulevard
and Commercial Drive(Lot 15 Yorkville Business Center)
(PZC 2019-10 and EDC 2019-35)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving the Rezoning to the M-1 Limited
Manufacturing District of the Property Located North of the Intersection of Boombah Boulevard and
Commercial Drive(Lot 15 Yorkville Business Center). So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by
Alderman Milschewski.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0
Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Transier-aye,
Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye,Peterson-aye
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
National Suicide Prevention and Action Month
Proclamation Project
Alderman Frieders reported that two more communities have issued proclamations for the National
Suicide Prevention and Action Month Proclamation project.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY&LIAISON REPORT
No report.
STAFF REPORT
Brush Pickup
Director Dhuse reported that due to the storm on Monday,brush pickup would be conducted this week.
Residents can put storm damaged brush out at the curb until Thursday. Brush should be no longer than
ten feet in length and no larger than six inches in diameter. If residents are unable to get all of their brush
out this week,Director Dhuse reminded everyone that the next scheduled brush pickup will take place
during the last week in June. It was asked if the city could also run the street sweeper to help clean up the
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streets. Director Dhuse confirmed that the street sweeper could go through town after all of the brush is
picked up.
Upcoming Events
Director Evans reported that the Walter Payton Sweetness Run will be held on Saturday,June 1S'at the
high school. Also, on June I',the Farmer's Market will be held at Town Square Park. On June 5',the
city/school district golf outing will be held at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course. During the evening of June
5�',the first cruise night of the year will be held downtown at Riverfront Park. On June 6',Yorkville and
Oswego will be holding a joint movie night at Raging Waves Waterpark.
n ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Rivers Edge Subdivision residents Fred DuSell,Kathy Kelso,Ron Kelso,and Sharon Lowy addressed the
City Council regarding the train horns that are blown as trains come through their subdivision. They said
that the number of trains traveling through town have increased since they purchased their homes and
they asked that a quiet zone be established in their neighborhood.
Country Hills resident Thomas Murphy commented that he was a general manager for several years for
the Illinois Railway which is the train line that runs through the Rivers Edge Subdivision and continues
through the downtown. Mr.Murphy said that the railroad tracks have been there since the late 1800s. He
said there are only four trains per day and two trains per night that travel on the downtown train line. Mr.
Murphy said that the law is very specific on the regulation of train horns. He said that Kendall County
has many road crossings over the train tracks and these include both public and private crossings. By
federal regulation,every single crossing requires the same horn sequence. To establish quiet zones,every
single crossing from Morgan to Mill would have to be upgraded with gates. Additionally,the city would
most likely be asked to close some of the existing crossings as well.
Yorkville resident Thomas Milschewski commented that he has lived in the downtown area for twenty
years. He mentioned that train tracks have been there for over a hundred years. He feels that a quiet zone
would be very expensive and should not be established.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman
Frieders; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Lisa Pickering,
City Clerk,City of Yorkville,Illinois
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