City Council Minutes 2021 07-13-21 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 13,2021
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• ROLL CALL
Deputy Clerk Behland called the roll.
Ward I Koch Absent
Transier Present
Ward II Milschewski Present
Plocher Present
Ward III Funkhouser Present
Marek Present
Ward IV Tarulis Present
Peterson Present
Staff in attendance at city hall: Deputy Clerk Behland,City Administrator Olson,Chief of Police Jensen
Attorney Orr,Public Works Director Dhuse,Assistant Administrator Willrett,Building Code Official
Ratos,Facilities Manager Raasch,and EEI Engineer Sanderson.
Staff in attendance electronically: Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble and Parks and
Recreation Director Evans.
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:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87173201209?pwd=Z2M2YzBRaGJOT091RXAyaXUreWZuUT09.
The Zoom meeting ID was 871 7320 1209.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
City Clerk Lisa Pickering
Mayor Purcell started the meeting by acknowledging the unexpected passing of City Clerk Lisa
Pickering. City Clerk Lisa Pickering has been with the City for almost eighteen years.Mayor Purcell
went on to say she was unbelievable and very organized and thoughtful. City officials proceeded to pay
tribute to Lisa with a moment of silence.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Police Department Intern—Nathan Miller
Mayor Purcell introduced Nathan Miller.Nathan started with the City two weeks ago.Deputy Chief
Mikolasek explained Nathan is beginning a six-week internship with the Yorkville Police Department.
During his six weeks,the police department will expose Nathan to general police department operations,
411 criminal investigations,school policing,records management,KenCom 911,corners office, and the
Kendall County State's Attorney office.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
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1. Bill Payments for Approval
$ 120,542.93 (vendors—FY21)
$ 545,876.79 (vendors—FY22)
$ 321,934.69 (payroll period ending 6/25/21)
$ 988,354.41 (total)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Milschewski;
• seconded by Alderman Peterson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye,Transier-aye,
Plocher-aye,Marek-aye,Peterson-aye
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Ordinance 2021-15 Authorizing the First Amendment to the Annual Budget for
Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1,2021 and Ending on
April 30,2022(Community Development Vehicle Purchase)
(CC 2021-42)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the First Amendment to the
Annual Budget for Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1,2021 and Ending on April 30,2022(Community
Development Vehicle Purchase)and authorize the Mayor and Deputy Clerk to execute and to authorize
the purchase of the 2021 Ford Ranger XL 4WD SuperCab in the amount of$30,120.00 through the
National Auto Fleet Group. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye,Transier-aye,
Plocher-aye,Marek-aye,Peterson-aye
• PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PARK BOARD
Yorkville River Fest
Parks and Recreation Director Evans reported that the Yorkville River Fest would occur this weekend on
Friday,July 16th,and Saturday,July 17th at Riverfront Park. There will be country music, a cardboard
boat race,events for the kids,and ribs from the Knights of Columbus.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
No report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT
• Library Updates
Alderman Milschewski reported that Verde Energy Efficiency Experts did an audit of their building when
she was at the library board meeting.They are looking into updating their lights. The Library could save
$35,000 to$65,000 if they switched lights to LEDs.Alderman Milschewski also mentioned the Friends
of the Library are going to do a Yorkville Public Library Community Fest.They look to include in the
festival food trucks,touch a truck,Yorkville High School Robotics presentation,and more.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
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MAYOR'S REPORT(cont'd)
Prairie Pointe Building Update
(CC 2021-04)
City Administrator Olson reported he has put in the packet different articles with pictures of council dais,
for example.The City does not have to make a choice now. He also mentioned the Public Works space
needs analysis is underway.
• Water Study Update
(CC 2021-38)
City Administrator Olson reported that conservation would save the City money. If the City could prompt
everyone to use less water for the next five or ten years and build smaller water towers,this would leave
fewer water towers and fewer treatment plants,saving the City millions of dollars. If the City ends up
going with the Lake Michigan option,the different entities that control the source have various
conservation measures.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman
Milschewski; seconded by Alderman Peterson.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
• Minutes submitted by:
Or • V
O' Behland,
Deputy Clerk,City of Yorkville,Illinois
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