City Council Minutes 2022 11-08-22MINUTES 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, NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 6:00 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
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, and Assistant City Administrator
Willrett.
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/i/85783054575?pwd=Y2JXbkhacE5FWGMIOVdVTG5YcUZNdzO9.
The Zoom meeting ID was 857 8305 4575.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Tax Levy Estimate
(CC 2022-44)
Mayor Purcell opened the public hearing for the tax levy estimate. He asked if anyone wished to comment
on the tax levy estimate. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor Purcell then closed the public
hearing.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Bill Payments for Approval
$ 1,095,750.72 (vendors)
$ 143,707.87 (wire payments)
$ 343,951.21 (payroll period ending 10/28/2022)
$ 1,583,409.80 (total)
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Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser;
seconded by Alderman Koch.
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
Resolution 2022-48 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement by and Between the
Kendall County Emergency Phone Service and Communications
Board and the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois
(CC 2022-53)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement
by and Between the Kendall County Emergency Phone Service and Communications Board and the
United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So
moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
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
Resolution 2022-49 Approving an Agreement by and Between the United City of Yorkville,
Kendall County, Illinois and Illinois Railway, LLC
(CC 2022-54)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Agreement by and Between
the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois and Illinois Railway, LLC and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman Marek.
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 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 Holiday Celebration
Parks and Recreation Director Evans reported the Holiday Celebration Parade would take place on
November 181h at Riverfront Park at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 7:00 p.m. The
Jingle Jog Fun Run is Saturday, November 19`h, at 2:30 p.m., followed by the Rudolph Run 5k at 4:00
p.m. There will also be a fireworks display on Saturday, November 19`h, at 6:30 p.m. at Countryside
Parkway.
Memorial Shelter Dedication — Rachel L. Wright
Mayor Purcell shared that the Parks and Recreation department finalized the memorial shelter for the
_ City's employee Rachel Wright who passed away earlier this year. The memorial shelter is located at
Riverfront Park.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Ordinance 2022-40 Approving the Rezoning to the B-3 General Business District of Certain
Parcels Located at 8710 Route 71 and Repeal of Ordinance 2008-42
as it Applies to the Property (Restore Church, Inc.)
(PZC 2022-19 & EDC 2022-60)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving the Rezoning to the B-3 General
Business District of Certain Parcels Located at 8710 Route 71 and Repeal of Ordinance 2008-42 as it
Applies to the Property (Restore Church, Inc.) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So
moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling -aye, Marek-aye,
Koch -aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye
Ordinance 2022-41 Approving the Third Amendment to the Annexation and Planned Unit
Development Agreement for a Portion of the Windmill Farms
Development (Restore Church, Inc.)
(PZC 2022-20 & EDC 2022-59)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving the Third Amendment to the
Annexation and Planned Unit Development Agreement for a Portion of the Windmill Farms Development
(Restore Church, Inc.) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman
Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Plocher.
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
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)
Resolution 2022-50
City Building Updates
Approving Change Orders Relating
to 651 Prairie Pointe Drive, Yorkville, Illinois
(Eighth 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 (Eighth Set of Change Orders) 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-7 Nays-0
Soling -aye, Marek-aye, Koch -aye, Plocher-aye,
Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye
Water Study Update
(CC 2021-38)
City Administrator Olson said there were no water study updates at this time.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Barb, a resident of Plano who is against drag activities in family settings, shared quotes with the Council
from the founding fathers.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman
Plocher; seconded by Alderman Transier.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Marek-aye, Koch -aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye,
Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling -aye
Meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
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City Clerk, City of Yorkville, Illinois
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PRESENT:
Mr. John Purcell, Mayor;
Mr. Ken Koch, Alderman;
Mr. Dan Transier, Alderman;
Mr. Arden Joe Plocher, Mayor Pro-Tem;
Mr. Craig Soling, Alderman;
Mr. Chris Funkhouser, Alderman;
Mr. Seaver Tarulis, Alderman;
Mr. Matt Marek, Alderman.
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Bart Olson, City Administrator;
Ms. Jori Behland, City Clerk;
Ms. Erin Willrett, Assistant City
Administrator;
Ms. Kathleen Field -Orr, City Attorney;
Mr. Brad Sanderson, City Engineer;
Mr. Rob Fredrickson, Finance Director;
Mr. Eric Dhuse, Public Works Director;
Chief James Jensen, Yorkville Police
Department;
Mr. Tim Evans, Parks and Recreation
Director;
Ms. Krysti Barksdale -Noble, Community
Development Director.
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4 MAYOR PURCELL: I will open up the
5 public hearing for the tax levy estimate for --
6 it's the tax levy for the 2022 calendar year
7 levied in 2023, correct?
8 MR. OLSON: Yes.
9 MAYOR PURCELL: So the tax levy public
10 hearing is open. Is there anyone here in the
11 public who would like to speak to that?
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13 MAYOR PURCELL: Anyone in Zoom who would
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16 MAYOR PURCELL: The public hearing is
17 now closed. Thank you very much.
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I, Christine M. Vitosh, a Certified Shorthand
Reporter, do hereby certify that I transcribed
the proceedings had at the pubic hearing and that
the foregoing, Pages 1 through 4, inclusive, is a
true, correct and complete computer -generated
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I further certify that my certificate annexed
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copies thereof, signed and certified under my
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my hand this 9th day of November, A.D., 2022.
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