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
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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.
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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