City Council Minutes 2022 07-26-22 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 26,2022
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Behland called the roll.
Ward I Koch Present
Transier Present
Ward II Plocher Present
Soling Present
Ward III Funkhouser Present
Marek Present
Ward IV Tarulis Present
Peterson Present
Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Clerk Behland,City Administrator Olson,Chief of Police Jensen,
Attorney Orr,Public Works Director Dhuse, Senior Planner Engberg,Finance Director Fredrickson,
Assistant City Administrator Willrett,and EEI Engineer Sanderson.
Staff in attendance electronically: 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/89629588126?pwd=UUxxUkl6aVNoL2paU0p1QzU1T0hpQT09.
The Zoom meeting ID was 896 2958 8126.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council—July 12,2022
2. Bill Payments for Approval
$ 171,192.99 (vendors FY 2022)
$ 1,045,434.67 (vendors FY 2023)
$ 313,533.05 (wire payments)
$ 342,146.89 (payroll period ending 07/08/2022)
$ 1,872,307.60 (total)
3. 2021 Sidewalk Improvements—Change Order No. 1 (Balancing)—authorize the Mayor to
execute(PW 2022-57)
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—July 26,2022—Page 2 of 4
4. Baseline Road Improvements—Design Engineering Agreement—authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute(PW 2022-59)
Mayor Purcell wanted to discuss the Baseline Road improvements before the motion and vote.Mayor
Purcell mentioned Baseline Road is not used by Yorkville residents as much as the surrounding
communities. City Administrator Olson explained Baseline Road is one of the City's poorest-rated roads.
There has been discussion in the past about closing the road,but this is the first time the City could afford
to pave it.Mayor Purcell said the total cost of this project would be around$700,000.00.After the
discussion,there were no objections to moving forward with the design engineering agreement.
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Soling;
seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye,
Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye,Peterson-aye
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
City Events
Mayor Purcell said River Fest turned out great over the weekend.He shared that Saturday was very
packed, a great time,and a lot of fun. The next City event is National Night Out on Tuesday,August 2"d'
from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at the Beecher Community Park. There will be touch-a-truck,Paw Patrol meet and
greet,scavenger hunt,music,and treats. There is an Oswego/Yorkville Back to School Bash on Thursday,
August 4th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at 1012 Station Drive,Oswego,IL 60543. This event will have a live DJ,
family activities,food, and raffles.There will also be a free concert later that evening at 7:30 pm featuring
Springbrook's Oswego Pops Orchestra performing Disney tunes.
Kendall County Jail
Mayor Purcell shared the City was informed the Kendall County Jail could be closing.Yorkville PD will
have to house prisoners at the Kane County jail in St.Charles if the jail closes.Chief Jensen said this is all
new information,and staff is working through all their options.
Resolution 2022-33 Approving Change Orders Relating to
East Main Street Improvements
(Change Order No. 1)
(CC 2022-31)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving Change Orders Relating to East
Main Street Improvements(Change Order No. 1)and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So
moved by Alderman Peterson; seconded by Alderman Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye,Transier-aye,
Soling-aye,Marek-aye,Peterson-aye,Koch-aye
Fox Hill Subdivision Roadway Improvements—
Settlement Agreement
(CC 2022-32)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Settlement Agreement by and between the United City
of Yorkville and D.Construction in reference to the Fox Hill Subdivision Roadway Improvements and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by
Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye,Transier-aye, Soling-aye,
Marek-aye,Peterson-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Kennedy Road and Freedom Place Intersection Improvements—
Design Engineering Agreement
(PW 2022-58)
Alderman Marek made a motion to approve an Agreement for Professional Services for Kennedy Road
and Freedom Place Intersection Improvements and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute;
seconded by Alderman Tarulis.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye,
Peterson-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—July 26,2022—Page 3 of 4
Ordinance 2022-25 Amending Title 7,Public Ways and Property,of the City Code
of the United City of Yorkville,Kendall County,Illinois
(Citing Obstructions in the Roadway)
(PW 2022-60)
Alderman Marek made a motion to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 7,Public Ways and Property,
of the City Code of the United City of Yorkville,Kendall County,Illinois(Citing Obstructions in the
Roadway)and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Peterson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye,Peterson-aye,
Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye
Plat of Vacation—Lincoln Prairie
(PW 2022-61)
Alderman Marek made a motion to approve a Plat of Vacation for Lincoln Prairie and authorize the
Mayor to execute; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Soling-aye,Marek-aye,Peterson-aye,Koch-aye,
Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye,Transier-aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PARK BOARD
No report.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Ordinance 2022-26 Approving the Final Plats of Subdivision
for Bristol Bay P.U.D.Units 10 and 12
(PZC 2022-12&EDC 2022-45)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving the Final Plats of Subdivision for
Bristol Bay P.U.D.Units 10 and 12 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by
Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Marek-aye,Peterson-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,
Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT
No report.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT(cont'd)
City Building Updates
Resolution 2022-34 Approving Change Orders Relating
to 651 Prairie Pointe Drive,Yorkville,Illinois
(CC 2021-04)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving Change Orders Relating to 651
Prairie Pointe Drive,Yorkville, Illinois and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by
Alderman Peterson;seconded by Alderman Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Peterson-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,
Tarulis-aye,Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—July 26,2022—Page 4 of 4
Water Study Update
(CC 2021-38)
City Administrator Olson shared that the initial staff meeting with Engineering Enterprise, Inc occurred.
Two meetings are coming up with the DuPage Water Commission. The Council has many action item
discussions coming up soon regarding water.
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
Peterson; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
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Jo ' :ehland,
ity Clerk,City of Yorkville, Illinois