City Council Minutes 2023 04-11-23MINUTES 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, APRIL 11, 2023
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7:02 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
Corneils
Present — sworn in at 7:05 p.m.
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, and Assistant City Administrator Willrett.
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:
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The Zoom meeting ID was 822 1833 1111.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to move Mayor's Report # 1 to the top of the meeting. So moved by
Alderman Koch; seconded by Alderman Transier.
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
MAYOR'S REPORT
Ward IV Alderman Appointment and Swearing -In
(CC 2023-13)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the Mayor's appointment of Rusty Corneils as Alderman
of Ward IV for a term ending April 30, 2023. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by
Alderman Koch.
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
PRESENTATIONS
None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council — March 14, 2023
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council — March 28, 2023
3. Bill Payments for Approval
$ 963,129.60 (vendors)
$ 148,025.50 (wire payments)
$ 338,905.31 (payroll period ending 03/31/23)
$ 1,450,060.41 (total)
4. Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (AACVB) 2023 Marketing Plan — approve the 2023
marketing plan as presented (ADM 2023-20)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Koch;
seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
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, Corneils-aye
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Countryside Subdivision Playground Park Site Proposal
(CC 2023-14)
City Administrator Olson reported that the Parks Department has been in contact with the Yorkville
Congregational Church located in Countryside Subdivision. The church is willing to donate a portion of
its land to the City for the purpose of the City installing a public playground and shelter. This playground
is already budgeted for $130,000. Parks and Recreation Director Evans stated there are three to four
homes next to the park site that are ok with the playground if the City landscapes the area to show the
property lines. The Countryside subdivision is one of the largest subdivisions without a playground. The
church will have to vote on it first then we should have more of an update closer to June.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Seal Coat Machine Purchase
(PW 2023-28)
Alderman Marek made a motion to approve the purchase of a SealMaster SP 300 Dual Spray Squeegee
Machine with a 28-gallon water system from SealMaster Pavement Products and Equipment of
Streamwood, IL, in the amount not to exceed $72,265.00; 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, Corneils-aye, Koch -aye, Plocher-aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PARK BOARD
No report.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
New Leaf Energy — Solar Farm
(PZC 2022-27 & EDC 2023-05)
Ordinance 2023-08 Annexing Certain Territory Generally Located at North and
South of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Line,
East of Beecher Road to the United City of Yorkville
Ordinance 2023-09 Approving the Rezoning to the A-1 Agricultural Zoning District of Certain
Territory Generally Located at North and South of the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railroad Line, East of Beecher Road
Ordinance 2023-10 Approving a Special Use for Solar Farm with
Freestanding Solar Energy Systems
Alderman Koch made a motion to approve an Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory Generally Located
at North and South of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Line, East of Beecher Road to the
United City of Yorkville, an Ordinance Approving the Rezoning to the A-1 Agricultural Zoning District
of Certain Territory Generally Located at North and South of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
Line, East of Beecher Road, and an Ordinance Approving a Special Use for Solar Farm with Freestanding
Solar Energy Systems and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman
Plocher.
Alderman Funkhouser shared he still has reservations about this project. He mentioned he wanted to
know how they came up with 40% for the one-time cash payment in lieu of construction proportionate
and not higher. Community Development Director Barksdale Noble explained this was a discussion
between staff and the developers on what would be needed to advance the project and what was feasible
for their schedule. Alderman Funkhouser also brought up the 3% annual inflation rate over 25 years.
Community Development Director Barksdale Noble stated their original request was 2%. Alderman
Funkhouser stated he believes it seems a little low in the case if something were ever to happen.
Alderman Soling asked if this could impact the possibilities of a future Metra project. Community
Development Director Barksdale Noble said no.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-5 Nays-3
Tarulis-nay, Transier-aye, Soling -nay, Marek-aye,
Corneils-present, Koch -aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-nay
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORT
Alderman Soling shared that the Yorkville Public Library is discussing waiving fees for non-resident
children under 18.
STAFF REPORT
City Administrator Olson reported staff has started actively packing and notifying vendors of the move.
Both City Hall locations will be closed on April 21 ", and we will be open for business at 651 Prairie
Pointe on Monday, April 241h
MAYOR'S REPORT (cont'd)
a. Resolution 2023-09
City Building Updates
Approving Change Orders Relating
to 651 Prairie Pointe Drive, Yorkville, Illinois
(Eleventh 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 (Eleventh Set of Change Orders) and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Transier-aye, Soling -aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye,
Koch -aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye
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b. Purchase of City Servers Replacement
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the quote from Paragon for the purchase of a network
server replacement as itemized in the amount of $56,979.95 and the Interdev scope of work in the amount
of $10,470 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded
by Alderman Tarulis.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Soling -aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Koch -aye,
Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye
No update.
Water Study Update
(CC 2021-38)
Ordinance Approving the 2023-2024 Fiscal
Budget for the United City of Yorkville
(CC 2023-15)
Alderman Funkhouser asked if the Council needed to vote on the policy decision with the budget. Mayor
Purcell stated the Council does not have to vote on the policy decision with the budget. City
Administrator Olson then walked through all fifteen budget amendments explained in the packet memo.
Alderman Koch made a motion to table the Ordinance Approving the 2023-2024 Fiscal Budget for the
United City of Yorkville to the next City Council meeting; seconded by Alderman Soling.
Motion approved to table by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Koch -aye, Plocher-aye,
Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling -aye
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Barb, a resident of Plano, asked the Council to make a decision with a moral component.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to go into executive session for the setting of a price for sale or lease
of property owned by the public body. So moved by Alderman Koch; seconded by Alderman Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Corneils-aye, Koch -aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye,
Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling -aye, Marek-aye
The City Council entered executive session at 7:56 p.m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 8:07 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman Koch;
seconded by Alderman Soling.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
i utes submitted by:
Jo ' Behland,
ity Clerk, City of Yorkville, Illinois