Public Safety Committee Minutes 2022 11-10-22APPROVED 3/2/23
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
SPECIAL PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING
Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:00pm
City Hall Council Chambers
800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL
Note: This meeting was held 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 Agency Act. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, The
United City of Yorkville is encouraging social distancing by allowing remote attendance at the
Public Safety Committee meeting.
In Attendance:
Chairman Dan Transier/in-person
Alderman Craig Soling/in-person
Alderman Matt Marek/in-person
Absent: Alderman Seaver Tarulis
Other City Officials in Attendance:
Police Chief Jim Jensen/in-person
Others in Attendance: None
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Chairman Dan Transier.
Citizen Comments: None
Minutes for Correction/Approval: September 1, 2022
The minutes were approved as presented.
New Business:
1. PS 2022-24 Monthly Report Review for August 2022 – September 2022
Chief Jensen presented a summary of the reports. He cited police activities for August including
National Night Out, Special Olympics, photos of community events, swearing in of a new officer
and softball tournaments. He reported on the numbers of training hours, crashes, directed patrol
and citations issued. He also reported on the Part I and II crimes and calls for service for the
month.
September stats were also reported by the Chief. He said the 9-8-8 system for mental health calls
is now functional. He also presented the number of training hours, crashes, citations, as well as
directed patrol efforts, Part I and II crimes, calls for service and portable sign results. He said gas
costs for squads will be over budget in September.
2. PS 2022-25 Adjudication Reports for August 2022 – October 2022
Chief Jensen said there were 3 tickets dismissed and some citations were issued for expired plates
and registration. Disorderly Conduct tickets were issued during Hometown Days.
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3. PS 2022-26 Ordinance Amending Title 5 of the Yorkville City Code (Police Commander)
Garrett Carlyle was recently promoted to Police Commander and Attorney Orr updated the city
ordinance to include that position in the Police Department.
4. PS 2022-27 Training Coordinator – Shared Services (Discussion Only)
A list of department training requirements was given to the committee members and Chief Jensen
said he was going to present the idea of a Training Coordinator at the capital budget discussion.
This would be a shared position with Plano and Oswego to save money on training and the cost
would be split 3 ways. Currently, department personnel spend 494 hours a year to set up training
which includes submitting outlines, organizing training, looking for sites and instructors, so
officers can receive credit for the training hours. The total salary with benefits would be about
$65,000. Chief Jensen said larger departments such as Aurora, already have a dedicated person
for this position. If Montgomery is added, 2 persons would be needed. He also said he would
like to see more common policies and more shared positions with all 3 municipalities. The
position would coordinate training, but not actually do the training, gather materials and forward
them to the state and would need law enforcement experience. The Committee approved the idea
and it will be moved forward by Chief Jensen.
5. PS 2022-28 Sale or Destruction of Surplus Equipment (Squad M1 & M22)
The Chief said he would like to dispose of 2 vehicles which have electrical and other issues.
Auto Smart in Oswego will sell/dispose of these vehicles with the Committee's approval.
6. PS 2022-29 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two Police Interceptor SUVs from
Morrow Brothers Ford, Greenfield, Illinois in 2023 in an Amount Not to Exceed $142,000
from the FY 24 Budget
Due to the length of time and uncertainty of acquiring new squads in a timely manner, Chief
Jensen asked approval to order now instead of waiting. He would like to order only 2 of the 3
that are budgeted, since they likely will not be delivered until the end of next year. Alderman
Soling asked if the price is locked in when ordered. Chief Jensen said that he was told the price
will be locked and the cost is $71,000 per vehicle. He said some of the old equipment will be
transferred to the new squads by Morrow Brothers.
7. PS 2022-30 Meeting Schedule for 2023
The Committee agreed to continue to meet every other month at 6pm.
Old Business: None
Additional Business:
The Chief noted that all the items discussed tonight should be on the City Council agenda for the
following Tuesday.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 6:38pm.
Respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker/in-person