Public Safety Minutes 2019 07-03-19 Page 1 of 2
APPROVED 9/11/19
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 6:00pm
City Hall Conference Room
In Attendance:
Chairman Seaver Tarulis Alderman Joel Frieders
Alderman Daniel Transier Alderman Jackie Milschewski
Other City Officials in Attendance:
Mayor John Purcell City Administrator Bart Olson
Police Chief Rich Hart City Clerk Lisa Pickering
Alderman Chris Funkhouser
Others in Attendance:
Jim Jensen, Blackberry Creek North
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Chairman Seaver Tarulis.
Citizen Comments: None
Minutes for Correction/Approval: January 3, 2019
The minutes were approved as presented.
New Business:
1. PS 2019-07 Police Reports for December 2018 – May 2019
Chief Hart said there were no major cases during this time. Alderman Frieders asked if
an annual report is done similar to the monthly report and noted there were some suicides
and attempts not shown in the grid. Chief Hart will obtain the information. Chairman
Tarulis commented that the reports were very helpful in addressing citizen inquiries.
2. PS 2019-08 Adjudication Reports for January - June 2019
Some citations were issued for snow-related incidents and Building and Zoning citations
were issued for weeds, watering, fireworks, code violations, etc. Fireworks violators can
be cited and fined up to $700.
3. PS 2019-09 Selection of Committee Liaisons
Alderman Milschewski volunteered to be the school liaison.
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4. PS 2019-10 Meeting Dates
Chairman Tarulis recommended that this committee meet every other month instead of
quarterly since a new Police Chief will be appointed, upcoming legalization of marijuana
and future police needs. Chief Hart said that the state will control the marijuana laws
rather than the city. Alderman Transier asked if the state will generate licenses to
distribute marijuana. Mr. Olson said the city can prohibit the sale in the city, but not
prevent people from possessing. He spoke about zoning requirements, local sales tax and
said decisions will have to be made prior to the January 1 rollout. In conclusion, the
committee will meet every other month and September will be the next meeting. The
committee verbally voted to adopt the schedule and the press will be notified.
5. PS 2019-11 Code Amendment – Liquor Code-Banquet Hall (Outdoor Service)
Mr. Olson referred to a memo from Clerk Pickering regarding the Martini Lounge on the
south end of town, who requested an outdoor patio. Kendall Gardens on the north end of
town requested the same. He said the banquet facility code does not allow outdoor retail
sales at this time and it was decided to wrap the requests into the retail license. The
committee was OK with this action. This item will move to the next City Council
meeting under the Mayor's Report.
6. PS 2019-12 Code Amendment – Liquor Code – Change of General Manager Fee
This is a revision of the fee which was inadvertently changed to $350 from $100. The
owner license is still charged at $350. The committee was OK with this revision.
7. PS 2019-13 Facility Planning
Chairman Tarulis asked to have this item placed on the agenda. He asked Chief Hart's
opinion about the Police Department moving into the building now used by the Parks vs.
another location. The Chief gave a brief history starting with 2008 and said the present
facility was only built for 20 officers and there are now 30 officers. Another issue is
bringing sex offenders to the present facility since it's so close to schools. He suggested
building a new building and sharing a training facility.
Old Business
1. PS 2018-18 Code Amendment – Licensing Requirements for Resale Dealers
The Target resale program was operational for awhile, but has since ceased. A
conversation was held with a Target consultant who will look at the code to see if they
can comply. The consultant said Target may resume the program at a later date based on
a cost vs. revenue basis. The Police Department recommendation is to pass the
amendment. Alderman Frieders said it would be possible the procedure would not work
well if employees do not properly document resale items such as the pawn shops are
required to do. The committee recommended passing the amendment and treating the
program like a pawn shop.
Additional Business None
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 6:36pm.
Minutes transcribed by Marlys Young, Minute Taker