City Council Minutes 2022 10-11-22MINUTES 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, OCTOBER 11, 2022
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Purcell stated that he has determined that under the Governor's orders the meeting can be held
with electronic attendance for the safety of the council members and the public and to help prevent the
spread of the coronavirus.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Behland called the roll.
Ward I
Koch
Present
Transier
Present
Ward II
Plocher
Present (left at 8:04 p.m.)
Soling
Present
Ward III
Funkhouser
Present
Marek
Present
Ward IV
Tarulis
Present
Peterson
Absent
Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Clerk Behland, City Administrator Olson, Chief of Police Jensen,
Attorney Orr, Public Works Director Dhuse, Community Development Director Barksdale -Noble,
Finance Director Fredrickson, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Assistant City Administrator
Willrett, Senior Planner Jason Engberg, 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
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The Zoom meeting ID was 821 5322 5538.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Police Department Promotions —
Deputy Chief Carlyle and Commander McMahon
Chief Jensen welcomed Patrick McMahon to the command staff as the new Commander of the Police
Department. Chief Jensen then shared that Commander Carlyle has been in his new position for one year
and has been promoted to Deputy Chief. Mayor Purcell then swore Commander McMahon and Deputy
Chief Carlyle in.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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CONSENT AGENDA
1. Bill Payments for Approval
$ 486,391.92 (vendors)
$ 141,330.23 (wire payments)
$ 343,044.11 (payroll period ending 09/30/2022)
$ 970,766.26 (total)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser;
seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Koch -aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye,
Transier-aye, Soling -aye, Marek-aye
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Tax Levy Estimate
(CC 2022-44)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a tax levy estimate for 2022, to be used for the purpose of
conducting a public hearing on the tax levy in the amount of $4,787,227. So moved by Alderman
Transier; seconded by Alderman Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye,
Soling -aye, Marek-aye, Koch -aye
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Resolution 2022-44
Changing Residental Subdivision Name of
Kendallwood Estates to Timber Ridge Estates
(EDC 2022-65)
Mayor Purcell made a motion to approve a Resolution Changing Residential Subdivision Name of
Kendallwood Estates to Timber Ridge Estates and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So
moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Soling.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling -aye,
Marek-aye, Koch -aye, Plocher-aye
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PARK BOARD
Upcoming Halloween Events
Parks and Recreation Director Evans reported the Scarecrow Walk is open for the entire month of
October. The Yorkville Chamber Biz Boo Business Trick or Treat is on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Trick or Treat hours in the City of Yorkville on Halloween are from 4:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Ordinance Granting an Accessory Use and Nonconforming
Expansion Variance for the Property Located at 1602
N. Bridge Street (Accessory Storage Structures)
(PZC 2022-17 & EDC 2022-44)
Mayor Purcell made a motion to approve an Ordinance Granting an Accessory Use and Nonconforming
Expansion Variance for the Project Located at 1602 N. Bridge Street (Accessory Storage Structures)
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman
Transier.
Motion fails by a roll call vote. Ayes-0 Nays-7
Tarulis-nay, Transier-nay, Soling -nay, Marek-nay,
Koch -nay, Plocher-nay, Funkhouser-nay
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CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORT
Yorktoberfest
Alderman Funkhouser reported that Yorktoberfest was a fantastic event. They currently do not have the
final amounts for the money raised for Kiwanis, but the event had a tremendous turnout.
Yorkville Bristol Sanitary District
Alderman Soling shared that YBSD has a new disinfection process with UV lighting. They put the UV
light below and above the water.
STAFF REPORT
Lifecycle Living Open House
Community Development Director Barksdale -Noble shared the next Yorkville Lifecycle Living Open
House is on Thursday, October 201h, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Yorkville Public Library (902
Game Farm Road). The City is requesting the communities input on its initiative to provide housing and
other opportunities for all age groups.
MAYOR'S REPORT (cont'd)
Resolution 2022-45
City Building Updates
Approving Change Orders Relating
to 651 Prairie Pointe Drive, Yorkville, Illinois
(Sixth Set of Change Orders)
(CC 2021-04)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving Change Orders Relating to 651
Prairie Pointe Drive, Yorkville, Illinois (Sixth Set of Change Orders) and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Transier-aye, Soling -aye, Marek-aye, Koch -aye,
Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye
Water Study Update
(CC 2021-38)
City Administrator Olson reported the IDNR pre -hearing is on Friday, October 21 ". The Public Works
facility property is scheduled to close next month.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mike Krempski would like to encourage the Council to acknowledge that the City's liquor and adult
business ordinances are broken. He would like to keep the businesses accountable and would like the City
to seek an alternate council.
Molly Krempski shared with the Council a poem titled "The Snake" by Oscar Brown Jr. Molly said the
adult entertainment category has been in place for over 40 years. Male and female impersonators were
placed in an age -restricted category requiring special zoning and licensing. She then discussed the packets
that were passed out to the Council with information on the BBQueens! event that took place at
Southbank Original BBQ on June 11, 2022.
Mayor Purcell made a motion to go into a recess. So moved by Alderman Plocher; seconded by Alderman
Soling.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Soling -aye, Marek-aye, Koch -aye, Plocher-aye,
Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order and asked if anyone had further public comments.
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Sara Channell shared with the council that she is from Yorkville and graduated from Yorkville in 2008,
where she continues to frequent City establishments such as Pinz. Yorkville represents a City full of
individuals with a diverse, ever-growing group of people with many backgrounds. Sara discussed the drag
show performances and shared there has been no increase in crimes around Pinz since the shows started.
She clarified that the shows are behind large black curtains and are 21 years or older events. Sara then
suggested removing the word "buttocks" from the ordinance as this seems to be the biggest grievance.
_ Molly Krempski continued to address the Council and review the packet she handed out. The packet
contains information on the individuals who participated in the Southbank Original BBQ in June. She
described the photos that were shared on the individual's Instagram pages. She said she does not want to
ban drag but to make them adult entertainment.
Mayor Purcell made a motion to go into a recess. So moved by Alderman Plocher; seconded by Alderman
Soling.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-1
Marek-aye, Koch -aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye,
Tarulis-aye, Transier-nay Soling -aye,
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order and asked if anyone had further public comments.
Ashley Keyless shared she believes religion has no place in government. She said the Council has made
themselves clear that there is no violation happening. If you do not want children to attend the events, do
not bring them to the events.
Molly Krempski continued her public comment regarding the drag shows within the community.
Michelle Peterson shared she is here in support. The Council needs to support the Constitution. Michelle
said it is okay if people continue to hold the drag shows only if we keep the children out of the event.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman
Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0
Koch -aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye,
Transier-nay, Soling -aye, Marek-aye
Meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Jori Behland
City Clerk, City of Yorkville, Illinois