City Council Minutes 2024 05-14-24 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,KENDALL COUNTY,ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
651 PRAIRIE POINTE DRIVE ON
TUESDAY,MAY 14,2024
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7:01 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
Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Administrator Olson, City Clerk Behland,Chief of Police Jensen,
Attorney Thomas,Public Works Director Dhuse, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble,
Finance Director Fredrickson,Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Assistant City Administrator
Willrett, and EEI Engineer Sanderson.
Members of the public were able to attend this meeting in person 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/j/82973574241?pwd=M3RBL3EldzN1K296S W9rdGR1 azNRUT09.
The Zoom meeting ID was 829 7357 4241.
• QUORUM
A quo
rum rum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Kelaka, LLC—Annexation
2. Hagemann—Annexation
3. Blackberry Oaks—Annexation
Please see the attached transcript from the court reporter regarding the public hearing portion of the
meeting.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Mike Krempski,a Yorkville resident,read comments from social media to the Council regarding the
proposed ordinance on the agenda that creates a new liquor license class for water parks.Most comments
• did not favor the current water park in town having a liquor license.A few comments referenced
Wisconsin Dells and the fact that they allow liquor in their water parks.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council—April 23,2024
2. Bill Payments for Approval
$ 691,670.11 (vendors—FY 24)
$ 172,644.62 (vendors—FY 25)
$ 159,263.43 (wire payments)
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—May 14,2024—Page 2 of 8
$ 375,552.13 (payroll period ending 04/26/24)
$ 1,399,130.29 (total)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Tarulis;
seconded by Alderman Marek.
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
Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day—Proclamation
Mayor Purcell shared that this is the 62nd anniversary of the 1st reading of the Police Week and Peace
Officers Memorial Day Proclamation by President John F.Kennedy. Mayor Purcell continued by reading
the proclamation and proclaiming May 13— 19, 2024, as Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Resolution 2024-24 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Providing for
the Sharing of Costs and Funding for the Construction of Facilities to
Transport Lake Michigan Water to the Village of Oswego,Kendall and
Will Counties,Illinois,The United City of Yorkville,Kendall County,Illinois,
and the Village of Montgomery,Kane and Kendall Counties,Illinois
(CC 2024-34)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an
Intergovernmental Agreement Providing for the Sharing of Costs and Funding for the Construction of
Facilities to Transport Lake Michigan Water to the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will Counties,
Illinois,The United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois,and the Village of Montgomery,Kane
and Kendall Counties,Illinois and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by
Alderman Corneils; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
• City Administrator Olson reported that this is the City's overall cost-share agreement for the entire Lake
Michigan supply project, from the current phase 2 of engineering through construction. The cost estimates
have been updated;they were previously at $162 million and are now at$258 million due to construction
and inflation costs.The breakdown of the increase is in the memo within the packet. The cost split is
Yorkville 40.22%, Oswego 24.42%, and Montgomery 35.36%.Two main factors in determining the cost
split were Yorkville's usage demand and Yorkville's further distance, causing more piping to be needed
for the project. Alderman Koch asked if this amount was locked in,to which City Administrator Olson
said this price could increase and that it's not locked in.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye,Transier-aye,
Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye,Koch-aye
Ordinance 2024-14 Amending Title 3,Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances Creating a
New Liquor License Class and Fee(Water Parks)
(CC 2024-35)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 3, Chapter 3 of the Code of
Ordinances Creating a New Liquor License Class and Fee(Water Parks)and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Marek.
Alderman Soling said he was not a fan of the water park being allowed liquor.He referenced some of the
comments Mr. Krempski shared regarding incidents that have already occurred at the park without
alcohol.Mayor Purcell asked Mr. Eichelberger from Premier Parks to say a few words on behalf of the
business.Mayor Purcell also mentioned that the previous owners would work with the new owners
• throughout the first year.Hue Eichelberger, Chief Operating Officer of Premier Parks, shared that they
are the country's largest operator of independently owned and operated water parks. They not only have
water parks but also theme parks and museums. They sell alcohol out of all their facilities.He shared that
they are very strict regarding alcohol policies.They believe that the park being allowed alcohol will open
the door to more group events and more people coming to the area. Mayor Purcell asked about the
security. Mr. Eichelberger reported they hire off-duty police officers and have in-house security.
Alderman Marek asked out of all of their parks with liquor licenses if they ever had a license not renewed,
to which Mr. Eichelberger said no.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—May 14,2024—Page 3 of 8
Alderman Koch asked if people have to drink in a designated area. It was explained that they could buy a
drink and walk with them.The park's goal is to allow people to buy a drink and take it back to wherever
they are sitting. Alderman Koch asked how they would know if someone handed a drink to someone
underage.Mr. Eichelberger shared that hypothetically,they wouldn't know but would have security on
the grounds looking out for these issues. They have wristbanded people in past water parks. Alderman
Transier said the ordinance might be better served if it required wristbands for alcohol. Alderman Transier
shared that he has safety concerns.
Alderman Funkhouser asked if there were any restricted areas where drinks would not be allowed.Mr.
• Eichelberger stated they are not allowed to have drinks in any lines.Alderman Plocher said he likes the
idea of wristbands and would feel much better with them. Alderman Funkhouser said his preference is to
have 21 age areas only. Alderman Koch asked if there was any community outreach on this topic.
Alderman Marek stated some local media articles were written on the subject.
Alderman Plocher made a motion to amend the proposed ordinance to require wristbands to purchase and
possess alcohol; seconded by Alderman Marek.
Alderman Koch asked for Chief Jensen's input on the topic. Chief Jensen shared that he does not have any
issues with it.They pulled the number of calls they've had at the water park since 2019, and many were
not for significant problems. On large holidays or weekends,the waterpark could have upward of 7,000 to
9,000 people,which you would expect to have numerous calls. Their security has been top-notch; most
are retired police officers.The police department also has a current contract with them to have officers on
site. Chief Jensen said that if you leave the park and come back in, you are screened again by security,
and your bags are checked.Alderman Koch asked if they could pull the liquor license if it goes badly.
City Administrator Olson said yes, as Mayor,the Liquor Commissioner has the authority to revoke,
suspend, or not renew.
Motion to amend approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Present-1
Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-present,
Marek-aye, Corneils-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye
Main motion with amendment approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-5 Nays-4
Tarulis-nay,Transier-nay, Soling-nay,Marek-aye,
Corneils-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-nay
• Mayor Purcell-aye
Resolution 2024-25 Approving an Agreement for Land Acquisition Consulting
Services with Mathewson Right of Way Company
(CC 2024-36)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Agreement for Land
Acquisition Consulting Services with Mathewson Right of Way Company 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-8 Nays-0
Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye, Corneils-aye,
Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye
Ordinance 2024-15 Approving a Lease Agreement for Certain Real Estate in the United City
of Yorkville,Kendall County,lllinois(We are Called to Care)
(CC 2024-37)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving a Lease Agreement for Certain
Real Estate in the United City of Yorkville,Kendall County, Illinois(We are Called to Care)and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman
Soling.
Mayor Purcell reported that We Are Called to Care is a group that helps out kids going into a foster home
• in an emergency or last-minute situations. The City owns a home purchased in 2017 and said they are not
ready to sell. The house needs a lot of work, and the organization is willing to take it on. Sheri Chapman,
founder and executive director of We Are Called to Care, shared that they started in 2021 and have an
office in Plano. This home in Yorkville will be for emergency placement for children who are removed
from their homes due to abuse or neglect. They can stay in the home until the state can locate a foster
home or a family member.This type of service is drastically needed. They will always have an adult at
the location and staff the whole time with shift workers throughout the night.There are many regulations
through the state. Alderman Transier shared that he is the attorney for CASA in Kendall County and
stated that there is an absolute need for places like this, and he is behind this 100%.Alderman Plocher
also shared that his three foster children came to them from an emergency that was a last-minute call.
Alderman Soling asked about insurance, and Sheri said they have requirements to be fully insured. City
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—Mav 14,2024—Page 4 of 8
Administrator Olson shared that the memo stated a$5,000 repair threshold,but it was updated to$10,000.
This allows the City Administrator to approve any repairs under$10,000. Alderman Funkhouser asked if
they had a scope of what they planned to do to the building. Sheri shared that the state requires a separate
office at the location with a separate entrance. They've been through the house and said it needs cosmetic
work, such as siding, a roof, and a fence. They are also taking down the garage.Alderman Soling asked if
the property was structurally sound. They have had both fire marshals walk through and had no issues.
They thought it was an excellent location for what they needed.
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
Resolution 2024-26 Authorizing Participation in Progressive Energy Group(PEG) and
Authorizing the Finance Director to Approve a Contract With the
Lowest Cost Electricity Provider by Rate Classification for a
Period of Up to 48 Months
(CC 2024-38)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing Participation in Progressive
Energy Group(PEG) and Authorizing the Finance Director to Approve a Contract With the Lowest Cost
Electricity Provider by Rate Classification for a Period Up To 48 Months and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Corneils; seconded by Alderman Soling.
Motion approved 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
2024 Bond—Municipal Advisor and Bond
Council Engagement Letter
(CC 2023-39)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the engagement letters for Speer Financial,Inc.,the
municipal advisor, for an estimated fee of$83,868, for the Public Works/Parks Facility bonds and Water
bonds issued together($62.735 million in principal),and Saul Ewing, LLP,the bond counsel,with a fixed
fee of$87,500 for the Public Works/Parks facility bonds and the Water bonds issued together,and
• authorize the Mayor to execute. So moved by Transier; seconded by Alderman Corneils.
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
Ordinance 2024-16 Authorizing the issuance of water revenue bond or,in lieu thereof,general
obligation alternate revenue bonds,of the United City of Yorkville,Kendall
County,Illinois in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed$25,000,000
pursuant to Section 15 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act of the State
of Illinois,as amended,and the Municipal Code of the State of Illinois,as amended
for the purpose of paying the costs of enhancing the City's water delivery system
(CC 2024-40)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of water revenue
bonds or, in lieu thereof,general obligation alternate revenue bonds, of the United City of Yorkville,
Kendall County, Illinois in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed$25,000,000 pursuant to Section
15 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act of the State of Illinois,as amended, and the Municipal
Code of the State of Illinois, as amended, for the purpose of paying the costs of enhancing the City's
water delivery system and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman
Corneils; seconded by Alderman Koch.
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
Ordinance 2024-17 Authorizing the borrowing by the United City of Yorkville,Kendall
County,Illinois of a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act
loan in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed$160,000,000
from the United States Environmental Protection Agency,pursuant to
Section 15 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act of the State of Illinois,
as amended, and the Municipal Code of the State of Illinois,as amended,
for the purpose of paying the costs of enhancing the City's water delivery system
(CC 2024-41)
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—May 14,2024—Page 5 of 8
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance authorizing the borrowing by the United
City of Yorkville,Kendall County, Illinois of a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan in
an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed$160,000,000 from the United States Environmental
Protection Agency,pursuant to Section 15 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act of the State of
Illinois,as amended,and the Municipal Code of the State of Illinois, as amended, for the purpose of
paying the costs of enhancing the City's water delivery system and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Corneils.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
• Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye,Transier-aye,
Soling-aye,Marek-aye, Corneils-aye,Koch-aye
Ordinance 2024-18 Authorizing the issuance of general obligation alternate revenue bonds of
the United City of Yorkville,Kendall County,Illinois in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed$40,000,000 pursuant to Section 15 of the Local Government
Debt Reform Act of the State of Illinois,as amended,and the Municipal Code of
the State of Illinois,as amended,for the purpose of paying the costs of the
acquisition of one or more parcels of real property and the construction
of a new public works facility on any portion thereof
(CC 2024-42)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance the issuance of general obligation alternate
revenue bonds of the United City of Yorkville,Kendall County, Illinois in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed$40,000,000 pursuant to Section 15 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act of
the State of Illinois, as amended, and the Municipal Code of the State of Illinois,as amended, for the
purpose of paying the costs of the acquisition of one or more parcels of real property and the construction
of a new public works facility on any portion thereof and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute.
So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Corneils.
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
• Ordinance 2024-19 Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Easements for
the Construction of Water Mains
(CC 2024-43)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain
Easements for the Construction of Water Mains and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So
moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Soling.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye,
Corneils-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
East Village of Westbury
(EDC 2024-30)
Alderman Plocher made a motion to table to the May 28, 2024 City Council meeting; seconded by
Alderman Koch.
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
• PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
Alderman Transier shared that at the last Public Safety meeting,they saw the new VirtraTraining
simulator, and he said it was very impressive.It's great to see how it was intended to be used. The other
departments and organizations need to thank Chief Jensen for his work in receiving the grant for the
simulator.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—May 14,2024—Page 6 of 8
PARK BOARD
Margaritas En Mayo
Parks and Recreation Director Evans reported that Margaritas En Mayo will be held on Thursday,May
23, 2024, from 5:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m. in Downtown Yorkville and Riverfront Park.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Parks and Recreation Director Evans reported that the Memorial Day Ceremony will take place on
Monday,May 27, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. at the Town Square Park. This ceremony is help by the Yorkville
American Legion.
• School's Out Beach Party
Parks and Recreation Director Evans reminded that the School's Out Beach Party will take place at Town
Square Park on Thursday,June 6th, from 5:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m.
FORE! Yorkville Golf Outing
Parks and Recreation Director Evans reminded that the Yorkville Golf Outing will occur on Thursday,
June 13th, from 7:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Corneils Solar Farm
(PZC 2024-05 &EDC 2024-19)
Ordinance 2024-20 a.Annexing Certain Territory Generally Located Immediately North
of Corneils Road,East of Beecher Road,and West of State Route 47
(Corneils Road Solar,LLC—Solar Farm)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory Generally Located
Immediately North of Corneils Road,East of Beecher Road,and West of IL State Route 47(Corneils Road
Solar,LLC—Solar Farm)and authorize the Mayor to execute. So moved by Alderman Corneils; seconded
by Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-1
Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye,Koch-aye,
Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-nay,Transier-aye
•
Ordinance 2024-21 b.Approving a Special Use for a Solar Farm with Freestanding
Solar Energy Systems(Corneils Road Solar)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving a Special Use for a Solar Farm
with Freestanding Solar Energy Systems (Corneils Road Solar) and authorize the Mayor to execute. So
moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-2
Marek-aye, Corneils-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,
Funkhouser-nay,Tarulis-nay, Transier-aye, Soling-aye
Ordinance 2024-22 c.Approving the Rezoning to the A-1 Agricultural Zoning District
of Certain Territory Generally Located Immediately North of
Corneils Road,East of Beecher Road,and West of State
Route 47(Corneils Road Solar,LLC—Solar Farm)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving the Rezoning to the A-1
Agricultural Zoning District of Certain Territory Generally Located Immediately North of Corneils Road,
East of Beecher Road, and West of IL State Route 47 (Corneils Road Solar, LLC —Solar Farm) and
authorize the Mayor to execute. So moved by Alderman Corneils; seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-1
Corneils-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,
Tarulis-nay,Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye
• Kendall County Petition 24-04—1.5 Mile Review
(1520 Cannonball Trail)
(PZC 2024-09 & EDC 2024-32)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to authorize staff to notify Kendall County that the City Council does
not have any objections to the proposed site plan for approval for the construction of a YMCA
recreational facility. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Corneils.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-present,Tarulis-aye,
Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye, Corneils-aye
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—May 14,2024—Page 7 of 8
Kendall County Petition 24-05—1.5 Mile Review
(7709 and 7731 Bentgrass Circle—
Lots 223 and 224 of Whitetail Ridge)
(PZC 2024-10&EDC 2024-33)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to authorize staff to notify Kendall County that the City Council does
not have any objections to the proposed Plat of Vacation. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by
Alderman Funkhouser.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
• Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye,Transier-aye,
Soling-aye,Marek-aye,Corneils-aye,Koch-aye
Kendall County Petition 24-06—1.5 Mile Review
(7789 Route 47)
(PZC 2024-11 & EDC 2024-34)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to authorize staff to notify Kendall County that the City Council does
not have any objections to the proposed map amendment from B-3 Highway Business District to M-1
Limited Manufacturing District. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; 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
Ordinance 2024-23 Approving an Amendment to the Yorkville Unified Development
Ordinance Regarding Park and Recreation and School
Site Dedication(Land Cash)
(PZC 2024-13)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Yorkville
Unified Development Ordinance Regarding Park and Recreation and School Site Dedication(Land Cash)
and authorize the Mayor to execute. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
• Tarulis-aye,Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye,
Corneils-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-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 Buildings Updates
(CC 2021-04)
No report.
Water Study Update
(CC 2021-38)
No report.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS•
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—May 14,2024—Page 8 of 8
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman Tarulis;
seconded by Alderman Corneils.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
• Minutes submitted by:
J ri ehland,
Clerk, City of Yorkville,Illinois
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PUBLIC HEARINGS
651 Prairie Pointe
Yorkville, Illinois
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
7 :00 p .m .
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PRESENT:
Mr. John Purcell, Mayor;
Mr. Ken Koch, Alderman;
Mr. Dan Transier, Alderman;
Mr. Craig Soling, Alderman;
Mr. Joe Plocher, Alderman;
Mr. Chris Funkhouser, Alderman;
Mr. Matt Marek, Alderman;
Mr. Rusty Corneils, Alderman;
Mr. Seaver Tarulis, Alderman.
ALSO PRESENT: (In-person and via Zoom)
Mr. Bart Olson, City Administrator;
Ms. Jori Behland, City Clerk;
Ms. Erin Willrett, Assistant City
Administrator;
Ms. Ericka Thomas, City Attorney;
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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Mr. Brad Sanderson, City Engineer.
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APPEARANCES:
RATHJE WOODWARD, LLC
300 East Roosevelt Road, Suite 220
Wheaton, Illinois 60187`
630.668.8500
BY: MR. SCOTT E . POINTNER,
Appeared on behalf of Blackberry Oaks
Golf Course.
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REPORTED BY:
CHRISTINE M . VITOSH
C .S .R . #084-002883
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(WHEREUPON, the following
proceedings were had in the public
hearing portion of the meeting,
commencing at 7 :04 p .m .)
MAYOR PURCELL: First, I would like to
open up the public hearing for Kelaka -- did I
pronounce that properly?
MR. OLSON: Yes.
MAYOR PURCELL: LLC for an annexation.
So the public hearing is now open. Is there
anyone who would like to speak to the Kelaka, LLC
annexation public hearing?
(No response.)
MAYOR PURCELL: Seeing none, I will
close the public hearing for the Kelaka, LLC.
Next we pronounce -- is it Hagemann?
I am opening up the public hearing for the
Hagemann annexation. The public hearing is now
open. Is there anyone who would like to speak to
the Hagemann annexation public hearing? Any
comments?
(No response.)
MAYOR PURCELL: Seeing, hearing none, we
will close that. Finally, we are in the
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Blackberry Oaks annexation public hearing. Is
there anyone who would like to speak -- I have
opened it, make it clear I have opened it.
Is there anyone who would like to
speak for the Blackberry Oaks public hearing
regarding the annexation?
MR POINTNER: Mr. Chair, I would. This
is Scott Pointner, P -O -I -N -T -N -E -R , from Rathje &
Woodward, LLC. I have no presentation, but I am
here to answer any questions on behalf of the
Blackberry O aks Golf Course.
MAYOR PURCELL: Any questions?
(No response.)
MAYOR PURCELL: Scott, thank you. We're
going to disappoint you, no questions. I will
now close the public hearing for the Blackberry
Oaks annexation. Thank you for all of those who
attended our three public hearings. Appreciate
your input. Thank you, Scott. Look forward to
talking to you again, and Dan, you, too.
(Which were all the proceedings in
the public hearing portion of the
meeting, concluding at 7 :0 6 p .m .)
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STATE OF ILLINOIS )
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COUNTY OF LASALLE )
I , CHRISTINE M . VITOSH, a Certified
Shorthand Reporter of the State of Illinois, do
hereby certify:
That the foregoing public hearing
transcript, Pages 1 through 7 , was reported
stenographically by me by means of machine
shorthand, was simultaneously reduced to
typewriting via computer-aided transcription
under my personal direction, and constitutes a
true record of the testimony given and the
proceedings had;
That the said public hearing was taken
before me at the time and place specified;
That I am not a relative or employee or
attorney or counsel, nor a relative or employee
of such attorney or counsel for any of the
parties hereto, nor interested directly or
indirectly in the outcome of this action.
I further certify that my certificate
attached hereto applies to the original
transcript and copies thereof signed and
certified under my hand only. I assume no
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responsibility for the accuracy of any reproduced
copies not made under my control or direction.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I do hereunto set my
hand at Leland, Illinois, this 15th day of May,
2024.
__________________________________
CHRISTINE M. VITOSH,
C.S.R. Certificate No. 084-02883.
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