Public Safety Committee Minutes 2021 03-04-21 Page 1 of 2
APPROVED 7/1/21
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING
Thursday, March 4, 2021 6:00pm
City Hall Council Chambers
800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL
Note: This meeting was held 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 Agency Act. Due to the current
Covid-19 pandemic, The United City of Yorkville is encouraging social distancing by
allowing remote attendance at the Public Safety Committee meeting.
In Attendance:
Chairman Seaver Tarulis/in-person Alderman Daniel Transier/remote
Alderman Joel Frieders/remote Alderman Jackie Milschewski/remote
Other City Officials in Attendance:
City Administrator Bart Olson/in-person City Clerk Lisa Pickering/remote
Police Chief Jim Jensen/in-person Purchasing Manager Carri Parker/remote
Others in Attendance:
Ryan Jankovic/NCG Theaters
The meeting was called to order at 6:04pm by Chairman Seaver Tarulis.
Citizen Comments: None
Minutes for Correction/Approval: January 7, 2021
The minutes were approved as presented.
New Business:
1. PS 2021-05 Monthly Report Review for December 2020 and January 2021
Chief Jensen said he has distributed the annual report with 2020 highlights to the Council
members. He then highlighted the two monthly reports and said the Part I crimes have
sharply increased partly due to the unemployment fraud reports. He also discussed
overtime hours, events, retirements/promotions/new hires, training, number of car crashes
and calls for service. Part II crimes were slightly lower for December. He said crisis
intervention calls are being tracked. No further discussion.
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2. PS 2021-06 Adjudication Reports for January and February 2021
There were several cannabis violations for smoking while driving and for underage use.
Chief Jensen said there were also two Building and Zoning issues. No further discussion.
3. PS 2021-07 Approval of FY 22 Vehicle Purchases
Ms. Parker said the Police Department reviews their fleet needs each year and $150,000
per year is budgeted for new vehicles. Two new Explorers are proposed to be ordered
this year at a total cost of $122,000 and a 16-18 week turnaround. They will be equipped
the same as the squad cars and the Chief said light bar equipment is reused at least two
times when possible. This purchase is recommended and this item moves forward to the
City Council meeting on March 9th. Mr. Olson added that a revenue surplus is expected
in 2021 and he recommended purchasing additional items including two more police
vehicles. The committee was in favor of these recommendations.
4. PS 2021-08 Surplus Request for Disposal of Police Vehicles
Ms. Parker said a 2013 Impala with a resale value of $5,000 is ready for disposal. This
will be brought forward to the March 9th City Council agenda.
5. PS 2021-09 Liquor Code Amendment – New License Class – Movie Theater
Mr. Olson said City Clerk Pickering drafted a memo for a new liquor license class and
code amendment in response to an NCG Theater request to sell liquor at the theater.
They had proposed this a few years ago as well. Ms. Pickering said the amendment
would allow beer, wine and liquor sales. Chief Jensen said he considered the
enforcement angle and reached out to other PD's who reported no criminal issues. No
glass bottles will be allowed and contents of a can must be poured into plastic cups.
Alderman Transier inquired about the hours of service. Mr. Jankovic said sales will
begin when the business opens, but would probably not include morning service due to
minimal demand. Mr. Olson recommended approval and to make it effective
immediately. Alderman Frieders suggested waiving the $850 fee in 2021 due to the
pandemic losses for the theater. This moves to the March 23rd Council agenda with
committee approval.
Old Business: None
Additional Business
Alderman Milschewski said there are no curbs/gutters in the older sections of town and
people park in the parkway and on the sidewalks causing a muddy mess. Chief Jensen
will speak with Peter Ratos for a solution.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 6:32pm on a motion by
Alderman Milschewski and unanimous voice vote.
Minutes transcribed by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker/in-person