City Council Minutes 2024 09-24-24 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, SEPTEMBER 24 2024
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Behland called the roll.
Ward I Koch Absent
Transier Present
Ward 11 Plocher Present
Soling Present
Ward III Funkhouser Present
Marek Present
Ward IV Tarulis Present
Comeils Present
Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Clerk Behland, Chief of Police Jensen, Attorney Castaldo, 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/84224766661?pwd=9YfgubCzFOAaeWuv5jXtJ5A2W9G88N 1.
The Zoom meeting ID was 842 2476 6661.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council—August 27, 2024
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council—September 10,2024
3. Bill Payments for Approval
$ 1,640,416.86 (vendors)
$ 421,363.11 (payroll period ending 09/13/24)
$ 2,061,779.97 (total)
4. East Van Emmon Street Resurfacing Project(PW 2024-74)
a. Resolution 2024-37 Approving a Construction Engineering Agreement with Engineering
Enterprises, Inc. for the Resurfacing of East Van Emmon Street—authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute
b. Ordinance 2024-48 Authorizing the Second Amendment to the Annual Budget of the
United City of Yorkville, for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2024 and Ending
on April 30,2025—authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—September 24 2024—Page 2 of 5
5. Resolution 2024-38 Authorizing the City's Share of Construction& Construction Engineering
Costs for the Roadway Improvement of the E. Van Emmon Street Resurfacing Project
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute(PW 2024-75)
6. Ordinance 2024-49 Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Easements for the Extension of a
Water Main(Grace Community Church)—authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
(PW 2024-78)
7. Faxon Road—Construction Engineering Change Order—approve the Faxon Road Construction
Engineering Change Order in the amount of$43,798 and authorize the Mayor to execute
(PW2024-80)
8. Treasurer's Report for August 2024 (ADM 2024-32)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Tarulis;
seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye,
Marek-aye, Comeils-aye, Plocher-aye
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Lung Cancer Awareness
Mayor Purcell shared a Kendall County Health Department notice regarding lung cancer awareness. An
event will be held at the Waterford Place across from Rush Copley in Aurora on Saturday, November 2" ,
from 9:00 am 11:00 am. This event will focus on providing educational talks for attendees on the
importance of radon testing, mitigating smoking cessation, and screening for lung cancer. They will also
be hosting a White Ribbon finishing session. Attendees can provide messages on these ribbons of hope,
solidarity, and encouragement, which will be given to cancer patients and survivors.
Resolution 2024-39 Resolution in Support of an Illinois Transportation
-- Enhancement Program(ITEP) Grant Application
for Streetscape Improvements Including Bicycle
and Pedestrian Improvements on East Hydraulic
Avenue,Mill Street and Heustis Street
(CC 2024-74)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution in Support of an Illinois Transportation
Enhancement Program(ITEP) Grant Application for Streetscape Improvements Including Bicycle and
Pedestrian Improvements on East Hydraulic Avenue, Mill Street and Heustis Street 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-7 Nays-0
Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye,
Corneils-aye,Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye
Resolution 2024-40 Authorizing an Amendment to the Second Escrow
Intergovernmental Agreement By and Among the
United City of Yorkville,the Village of Oswego,the
Village of Montgomery and the DuPage
Water Commission
(CC 2024-75)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Second
Escrow Intergovernmental Agreement By and Among the United City of Yorkville,the Village of
Oswego,the Village of Montgomery and the DuPage Water Commission and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Tarulis.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye,
Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—September 24 2024—Page 3 of 5
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
2025 Road to Better Road Program—
Paving Plan Update and Proposal
(PW 2024-73)
Alderman Soling made a motion to approve the proposed 2025 Paving Plan as presented in packet
materials; seconded by Alderman Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Plocher-aye,
Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye
Resolution 2024-41 Authorizing the Purchase of a Trackless Boom Flail
Mower from E.J. Equipment,Inc.,in an
Amount Not to Exceed$39,960.00
(PW 2024-76)
Alderman Soling made a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Trackless Boom
Flail Mower from E.J. Equipment, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed$39,960.00 and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Marek-aye, Comeils-aye, Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,
Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye
Resolution 2024-42 Approving a Proposal from Gjovik Ford, Inc. to the United City of
Yorkville,Kendall County, Illinois for Vehicle Maintenance
(PW 2024-77)
Alderman Soling made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving a Proposal from Gjovik Ford, Inc.to
the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois for Vehicle Maintenance and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Transier.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Comeils-aye, Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye
Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PARK BOARD
Resolution 2024-43 Authorizing the Donation of Certain Used Playground Equipment
to Kids Around the World,a Not-For-Profit Entity(Rice Park)
(CC 2024-76)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Donation of Certain Used
Playground Equipment to Kids Around the World, a Not-For-Profit Entity(Rice Park)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-7 Nays-0
Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye,
Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye
Resolution 2024-44 Authorizing the Purchase of Playground Equipment from Gametime
in the Amount Not to Exceed$192,896.85(Rotary Park)
(CC 2024-77)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Playground
Equipment from Gametime in the Amount Not to Exceed$192,896.85 (Rotary Park) and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute, and to authorize staff to apply for the Gametime Inclusive Fascination
Factor Playground Structure Grant. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Marek.
Director of Parks and Recreation Evans shared with the Council that the retail price for the proposed
playground is around—$353,000. They propose applying for a grant that matches 100%of the funds
towards the purchase. There is also a quote of around—$14,000 for shipping costs, which comes to a total
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—September 24 2024—Page 4 of 5
purchase price of—$192,000. This inclusive playground is an open and safe space for children of various
abilities and ages. This playground is more horizontal vs. vertical, giving children of all abilities and their
parents and grandparents more access to interact with them in a safer environment. This new playground
would also double the size of the current playground. Mayor Purcell stated that funds are within the
budget. Alderman Transier asked how the grant works. Mr. Evans said the grant is through GameTime
and not through the state. Once their grant money runs out,they no longer offer the grant. They are ready
to submit the grant if approved tonight. They should know within the next month if they will receive the
grant. The purchase is contingent on receiving the grant money. If they do not receive the grant money,
they must go through the budget process and bring it back to the council. Alderman Marek asked for the
-- Council to be notified of the grant results.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye,
Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Plocher-aye
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Yorkville Renewables Solar(Nexamp)
(PZC 2024-01 & EDC 2024-53)
a. Ordinance Approving the Rezoning to the A-1 Agricultural
Zoning District of Certain Territory Generally Located
at the Southwest Corner of Galena Road and Route 47
b. Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit Allowing
Freestanding Solar Systems on Certain Territory Generally
Located at the Southwest Corner of Galena Road and Route 47
c. Ordinance Granting a Property Line Setback
Variance for Certain Territory Generally Located at
the Southwest Corner of Galena Road and Route 47
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to table until the October 8, 2024, City Council meeting. So moved
by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye,
Corneils-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye
Ordinance 2024-50 Approving an Amendment to the Yorkville Unified
Development Ordinance Regarding Chapter 8:
UDO Review& Approval Procedures
(PZC 2024-17& EDC 2024-61)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Yorkville
Unified Development Ordinance Regarding Chapter 8: UDO Review& Approval Procedures and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by
Alderman Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Marek-aye, Comeils-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye,
Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye
Kendall County Petition 24-07—1.5 Mile Review
(7789 Route 47)
(PZC 2024-18 & EDC 2024-54)
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 to operate a trucking business for the sale
and storage of semi-trailers, small trailers, semi-tractors, and similar uses. So moved by Alderman
Plocher; seconded by Alderman Transier.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Corneils-aye, Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye,
Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—September 24 2024—Page 5 of 5
Kendall County Petition 24-22—1.5 Mile Review
(10835 Legion Rd.)
(PZC 2024-20& EDC 2024-62)
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 (rezoning) for 11.6 +/-acres located at the
northeast corner of Legion and East Highpoint Roads. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by
Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye,
Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Comeils-aye
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT
No report.
STAFF REPORT
Yorkville Homecoming
Parks and Recreation Director Evans shared that the Yorkville Homecoming Parade will take place on
Thursday, September 26' starting at 5:30 p.m. He also noted the Future Foxes Preschool Class of 2025
will participate in the parade.
Yorktoberfest& Scarecrow Walk
Parks and Recreation Director Evans reminded the Council that Kiwanis Yorktoberfest is Friday,
September 27'and Saturday, September 28th at Riverfront Park. The United City of Yorkville Scarecrow
Walk also kicks off on September 27'and goes through October 31yt at Riverfront Park.
MAYOR'S REPORT(cont'd)
City Buildings Updates
(CC 2021-04)
Mayor Purcell reported that the City received eight (8) submittals for the Request for Qualifications for
Construction Managers for the Public Works and Parks new facility.
Water Study Update
(CC 2021-38)
No report.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
BrightFarms
Mayor Purcell shared that BrightFarms is up and running. He also reported that he and a small group of
staff toured the greenhouse.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman
Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Marek.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Inuti
es submitted by:
Behland,
City Clerk, City of Yorkville, Illinois