City Council Minutes 2023 01-10-23MINUTES 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, JANUARY 10, 2023
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7:03 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
Soling
Present
Ward III
Funkhouser
Present
Marek
Present
Ward IV
Tarulis
Present
Vacant
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, Parks
and Recreation Director Evans, Finance Director Fredrickson, Assistant City Administrator Willrett, 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
meeting remotely:
https:Hus02web.zoom.us/j/89055489834?pwd=WXpwQVpnVTFgTINHRONmQVozTnJuZzO9.
The Zoom meeting ID was 890 5548 9834.
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A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Yorkville Youth Baseball Softball Association — Thank You
Parks and Recreation Director Evans presented a certificate to the Yorkville Youth Baseball Softball
Association. Mr. Evans thanked them for donating funds to install outfield fencing for two Fox Hill
ball fields. YYBSA thanked the City for their support over the years and for the great partnership.
Swearing -In of Officer Jacob Schwartz
Mayor Purcell, along with Chief of Police James Jensen, swore in Jacob Schwartz as a patrol officer
for the police department.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council — November 22, 2022
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council — December 13, 2022
3. Bill Payments for Approval
$ 433,370.19 (vendors)
$ 3,890,504.23 (wire payments)
$ 703,173.35 (payroll period ending 12/9/22 & 12/22/22)
$ 5,027,047.77 (total)
4. Fox Hill Improvements - approve the Fox Hill Roadway Improvements — Request for Change in
Plans and Engineer's Final Payment Estimate and authorize the Mayor to execute (PW 2022-80)
5. Mack Truck Price Increase -approve the $4, 000.00 increase in price to a final cost to
$143,131.38 for the cab/chassis and authorize the Public Works Director to sign the new contract
(PW 2022-81)
6. Mill Road Reconstruction —Balancing Change Order -approve the Mill Road Reconstruction —
Change Order No. 2 (Balancing) and authorize the Mayor to execute (PW 2022-85)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Koch;
seconded by Alderman Soling.
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
Holiday Snowstorm
Mayor Purcell thanked Public Works Director Dhuse and his staff for the snowstorm cleanup during the
holiday break. And for the Public Works help with freezing pipes.
Ordinance 2023-01 Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2022-61 Authorizing Payment
for Temporary and Permanent Easements for Sewer Line Extension
(CC 2023-01)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2022-61
Authorizing Payment for Temporary and Permanent Easements for Sewer Line Extension and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; 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 / Bond Reimbursement Resolution
(CC 2023-02)
Mayor Purcell reported this is the first reading of the resolution and the Council can vote on it at the next
City Council meeting. This resolution declares the City's intent to issue bonds for the purposes of
reimbursing the City for costs related to property acquisition and for future construction expenditures for
a Public Works/Parks facility.
Resolution 2023-01 Affirming the December 14, 2021 Selection of Lake Michigan as the
Preferred Water Source and the DuPage Water Commission as
the Preferred Water Supplier for the United City of Yorkville
(CC 2023-03)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Affirming the December 14, 2021 Selection
of Lake Michigan as the Preferred Water Source and the DuPage Water Commission as the Preferred
Water Supplier for the United City of Yorkville and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So
moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Transier.
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
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Windett Ridge Road Parking Change
(PW 2022-82)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to direct staff to begin the process of removing the parking
restrictions along Windett Ridge Road through notifying area residents of the proposal and inviting them
to a future Public Works committee meeting. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman
Koch.
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
Lake Michigan Allocation Application Updates Presentation
5-Year Replacement Plan
(PW 2022-84)
City Engineer Sanderson shared a presentation that is within the packet with the Council. Alderman Koch
asked about federal funds. Administrator Olson reported there is a low -interest loan program funded by
the government for which our project is eligible. Their primary focus is affordability for the residents.
Each community can apply individually or together, and the DuPage Water Commission can apply
independently.
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 2023-02 Approving the Final Plat of Subdivision
for Bowman Subdivision
(PZC 2022-22)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Subdivision for
Bowman Subdivision and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Koch;
seconded by Alderman Marek.
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)
City Building Updates
(CC 2022-04)
City Administrator Olson stated he has no update. Alderman Koch shared with the Council he recently
did a tour of the new building and encouraged the council members to tour. Alderman Funkhouser stated
there is some unfinished floor they are looking at doing a possible change order to finish.
Water Study Update
(CC 2021-38)
City Administrator Olson stated that there are no new updates.
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Molly Krempski, a Yorkville resident, shared that we do not have a country if we do not uphold the law.
She stated we need to enforce the definitions of male and female impersonation as adult entertainment
until discussions can occur on changing it. Molly said Mayor Purcell is overstepping the judiciary system
by irresponsibly reinterpreting the law. As well as overstepping the legislator by casting aside pertinent
ordinances. It is appropriate for our current ordinances to be upheld until the legislator has an opportunity
to assess the risks of vulnerable groups within the community and put appropriate ordinances in place to
mitigate that risk. Please respect our government's structure and everyone's roles within that structure.
Barb, a Plano resident, shared she was at the Plano City Council meeting last night, and the Building
Committee stated there were too many fines given in 2022. This year they are educating and informing
the community not to break the code, so they are no longer fined. She was impressed by the heart of this
community for looking out for the people. The point is that is exactly what Jesus Christ did 2023 years
ago. Jesus gave the people the rules and codes to the kingdom, and God is the ultimate governing
authority on earth. She then shared another situation from the Plano City Council regarding a neighbor's
trash building up and encroaching on a neighbor's property, and they were nervous the fence could come
down, and their dogs would come into their yard with their little dogs. She then stated the drag queen
shows are trash, not the people but the activity. And when it encroaches on the lives of the upright and
their children, who knows what those big dogs will do to those children. This is the primary concern, not
to abuse children.
Mike Krempski, a Yorkville resident, shared he was recently at the Yorkville Public Library board
meeting. They have concerns about the long-term maintenance of their facility. Mike stated they were
disappointed in how lax the City Council was regarding their ongoing issues. They have concerns about
the HVAC system, lack of insulation on pipes, and lack of insulation on the entire building itself. They
recently had burst pipes and water damage as well. The Council wants to put a lot of money into new
buildings but not maintain the City's current facilities. Mr. Krempski also shared he was there regarding
the entertainment that is still going on in the City. He would like this topic to go to a committee meeting
for further discussion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to go into executive session for collective negotiating matters
between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary
schedules for one or more classes of employees, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded
and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. So moved by Alderman Koch; 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
The City Council entered executive session at 8:21 p.m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 8:31 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman Koch;
seconded by Alderman Marek.
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 8:32 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Jori bland,
City lerk, City of Yorkville, Illinois