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City Council Minutes 2020 07-14-20 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,JULY 14,2020 Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL City Clerk Pickering called the roll. Ward I Koch Present (electronic attendance) Transier Present (electronic attendance) Ward II Milschewski Present (electronic attendance) Plocher Present (electronic attendance) Ward III Funkhouser Present (electronic attendance) Frieders Present (electronic attendance) Ward IV Tarulis Present (electronic attendance) Peterson Present (electronic attendance) Staff in attendance at city hall: City Administrator Olson and Deputy Chief of Police Pfizenmaier. Staff in attendance electronically: City Clerk Pickering, Chief of Police Jensen, Public Works Director Dhuse, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble,Finance Director Fredrickson,Parks and Recreation Director Evans,Assistant City Administrator Willrett,and EEI Engineer Sanderson. Clerk's Note: Due to COVID-19, in accordance with Public Act 101-0640 and Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation issued by Governor Pritzker pursuant to the powers vested in the Governor under the Illinois Emergency Management Act,the United City of Yorkville encouraged social distancing by allowing remote attendance to the City Council meeting. Members of the public were able to attend this meeting in person while practicing social distancing as well as being able to access the meeting remotely via Zoom which allowed for video,audio and telephonic participation. A meeting notice was posted on the city's website on the agenda, minutes and packets webpage with instructions regarding remote meeting access and a link was included for the public to participate in the meeting remotely: btgps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84267828776?pwd=dXFyaXNOdlhZZTFJdkcvMkNvOTFiUT09. The Zoom meeting ID was 842 6782 8776. Mayor Purcell stated that he has determined under the state guidelines and the concerns over COVID-19, that the meeting can be held with electronic attendance for the safety of the elected officials and the members of the public. QUORUM A quorum was established. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA None. PRESENTATIONS Certificate of Appreciation—Mike Anderson Mayor Purcell presented a certificate of appreciation to Mike Anderson for his years of service on the Board of Fire and Police Commission. Mr. Anderson served on the board from February 2004 through June 2020. Mr.Bob Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Fire and Police Commission,was also present to recognize Mr.Anderson for his years of service. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS None. CONSENT AGENDA None. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—July 14,2020—Page 2 of 4 MINUTES FOR APPROVAL Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 23,2020 as presented. So moved by Alderman Peterson; seconded by Alderman Milschewski. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Koch-aye,Milschewski-aye, Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye,Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye, Peterson-aye BILLS FOR PAYMENT Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the bill list in the amount of$7,683.73 (vendors—FY 20); $719,451.25 (vendors—FY 21); $219,417.75 (wire payments); $298,418.24 (payroll period ending 6/26/20); for a total of$1,244,970.97. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Milschewski. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Koch-aye, Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye,Peterson-aye REPORTS MAYOR'S REPORT Fourth of July Mayor Purcell thanked the Police Department,the Parks and Recreation Department,and the Public Works Department for all of their work on the Fourth of July parades and the fireworks show. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT No report. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT Ordinance 2020-35 Repealing Ordinance 2012-43 Pertaining to a Variation Granted for the Property Located at 11925 Route 34 (EDC 2020-31) Alderman Milschewski made a motion to approve an Ordinance Repealing Ordinance 2012-43 Pertaining to a Variation Granted for the Property Located at 11925 Route 34 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Frieders. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye,Transier-aye, Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye,Peterson-aye, Koch-aye PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT Resolution 2020-57 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 and the United City of Yorkville (PS 2020-19) Alderman Tarulis made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 and the United City of Yorkville; seconded by Alderman Milschewski. Chief Jensen gave a brief overview of the agreement. He said this agreement provides the ability for the police department to report certain types of information to the school district in order to maintain the safety and security of the schools as well as to provide services to victims of crime that happen to be students at Yorkville schools. He further explained that only certain types of crime will be reported such as criminal gang crimes,weapons offenses,the sale or possession of illegal drugs or other intoxicants, fights or other violent activity, and abuse or neglect. Discussion took place in which concerns were raised about juvenile confidentiality and Chief Jensen was asked if there could be some type of departmental procedure in place to ensure that information would only be shared as needed. Chief Jensen confirmed that yes, a departmental procedure could be put into place. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye,Peterson-aye,Koch-aye,Milschewski-aye The Minutes of the Reeular Meeting of the City Council—July 14,2020—Paae 3 of 4 Ordinance 2020-36 Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into Agreements to Regulate Stopping,Standing,Parking on Commercial Properties (CC 2020-50) Alderman Tarulis made a motion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into Agreements to Regulate Stopping, Standing,Parking on Commercial Properties; seconded by Alderman Milschewski. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye,Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye, Peterson-aye,Koch-aye, Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT No report. PARK BOARD No report. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION No report. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Hope for the Day Alderman Frieders reported that a virtual discussion on mental health and suicide prevention would be held by Hope for the Day on July 15'h at the Westmont Public Library. Anyone that is interested can go to the Westmont Library website and click on events to register. WSPY—Tyler Bachman Alderman Frieders thanked Tyler Bachman from WSPY for his media coverage of Yorkville meetings over the last five years. He said that Mr.Bachman has graduated and will be moving on to other employment. CITY CLERK'S REPORT No report. COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT No report. STAFF REPORT No report. MAYORS REPORT(cont'd) FY 21 Budget Update (CC 2020-53) Mayor Purcell asked Director Fredrickson to update the council on the budget. Director Fredrickson reported that last week the city received the sales tax report for April consumer sales. Sales tax came in flat compared to last year; however,non-home rule sales tax was approximately thirteen percent lower than last year. He also reported that the city received local use tax and income tax receipts today. Income tax receipts for April are six percent higher than last year and local use tax receipts for April are twenty- nine percent higher than last year. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Municipal Aggregation Alderman Milschewski asked if city residents would receive letters in the mail regarding the municipal aggregation program. Administrator Olson said that residents should have received a letter from MCI Energy Services. Police Department Alderman Peterson thanked Chief Jensen and his staff for the great job they are doing with community relations. He said that he enjoys seeing all of the Facebook posts. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Purcell said that an executive session would not be held this evening. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman Plocher; seconded by Alderman Frieders. The Minutes of the Resular Meetine of the City Council—July 14,2020—Page 4 of 4 Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Koch-aye,Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye,Plocher-aye, Frieders-aye, Peterson-aye Meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Lisa Pickering, City Clerk, City of Yorkville, Illinois