Public Safety Committee Minutes 2023 07-13-23 specialAPPROVED 9/7/23
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
SPECIAL PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING
Thursday, July 13, 2023 6:00pm
City Hall East Conference Room #337
651 Prairie Pointe Drive, Yorkville, IL
In Attendance:
Chairman Dan Transier
Alderman Chris Funkhouser via Zoom
Alderman Craig Soling via Zoom (joined meeting at 6:19pm)
Absent: Alderman Seaver Tarulis
Other City Officials in Attendance:
Police Chief Jim Jensen
Others in Attendance: None
The meeting was called to order at 6:04pm by Chairman Dan Transier, absent a quorum.
Citizen Comments: None
Minutes for Correction/Approval: May 4, 2023
The minutes were approved as presented.
New Business:
1. PS 2023-11 Monthly Report Review for April 2023 – May 2023
Chief Jensen reported one officer will be leaving the department in August and 46 others have
applied. For April he reported on the policing initiatives, the possibility of a drug takeback
container at the PD, training hours, school events and crashes for which he provided a day and
time. The directed patrols were on Rts. 34, 47, 71 and he provided the number of hours spent
there. He reported on the Baseline speed results following citizen complaints and he added that
7,000 cars a day travel that road eastbound. He also provided stats for incidents and reported on
vehicle usage and related costs.
For May, he reported on the “Cop on Top”, Memorial Day weekend police presence,
school events, efforts to be at the Marketplace each day and school events. The Chief
also reported on the training hours, crashes and some areas of focus. The portable speed
sign was positioned on Baseline Rd. again. Criminal cases, mental health calls, arrests
and vehicle maintenance were also reviewed. Two new vehicles have been received.
Alderman Funkhouser noted that drivers are still speeding on Rt. 47 despite tickets being
issued etc. Chief said officers continue to patrol Rt. 47 heavily and he noted that IDOT
will not allow a message board to be placed there.
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2. PS 2023-12 Adjudication Reports for May 2023 – June 2023
Chief Jensen said there were several of the usual cases and also included dangerous dogs running
at large, and a dog bite, for which tickets were written. There was also a disorderly conduct for a
fight, an additional dog bite, impounded vehicles, retail theft and cannabis charges..
3. PS 2023-13 Selection of Committee Liaisons
Chairman Transier volunteered to be the school board liaison. Chief noted an upcoming get-
acquainted meeting with the 2 new Superintendents at city hall
Old Business: None
Additional Business:
Chief Jensen said a family had previously donated $20,000 to the PD and it was used for workout
equipment for the department. The family later received a tour of the new building and said they
wished to do something for the PD. The Chief informed them he was writing a $100,000 grant
for a “real time information center”. In the event of a major crime, it would allow officers to log
into a designated system to gather information directly and allow them to “geo-fence” and put out
posts immediately. The generous family has offered to help purchase this system. He has already
contacted nearby police agencies about participating in, or who already have this system. He
will compile a plan and will keep the committee updated.
On another note, Alderman Soling said he would continue as liaison with BKFD.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 6:32pm.
Respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker