City Council Minutes 2025 02-25-25MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCHL
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE KENDALL COUNTY ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
651 PRAIRIE POINTE DRIVE ON
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Deputy Clerk Cisija called the roll.
Ward I
Koch
Present
Transier
Present
Ward 11
Plocher
Present (electronic attendance)
Soling
Present
Ward III
Funkhouser
Present
Marek
Present (electronic attendance)
Ward IV
Tarulis
Present
Corneils
Present
Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Administrator Olson, Deputy Clerk Cisija, 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
Wilirett, 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:
httns://us02web.zoom.us/i/83393460540?pwd=6nKs 9NLTOADRvNzmS 0 mfvl 8WuN.I.
The Zoom meeting ID was 833 9346 0540.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Bill Payments for Approval
$ 1,963,184.35 (vendors)
$ 419,223.81 (payroll period ending 2/14/25)
$ 2,382,408.16 (total)
2. Ordinance 2025-16 Accepting the Dedication of a Right -of -Way for Public Road Purposes
(Crimson Lane) — authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2025-14)
3. Treasurer's Reports for November 2024 — January 2025 (ADM 2025-02)
4. Ordinance 2025-17 Amending Water Service Rates for City Buildings — authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute (ADM 2025-06)
5. Salary Schedule Amendment for Fiscal Year 2026 — approve the Fiscal Year 2026 salary ranges
of City employees as presented in the packet materials (ADM 2025-08)
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council — February 25, 2025 — Page 2 of 4
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Transier;
seconded by Alderman Corneils.
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
MAYOR'S REPORT
REPORTS
Appointment to the Library Board — Valerie Burd
(CC 2025-13)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the Mayor's appointment of Valerie Burd to the Library
Board for a term ending May 2026. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman Tarulis.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Present-1
Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-present, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye,
Soling -aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Koch -aye
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Resolution 2025-23
Approving a Bid to Replace the Roofs at Three
City Buildings (Well No. 7, Well No. 8,
Beecher Center Roofs)
(PW 2025-13)
Alderman Koch made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving a Bid to Replace the Roofs at Three
City Buildings (Well No. 7, Well No. 8, Beecher Center Roofs) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute; seconded by Alderman Soling.
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 Vacating a Portion of Worsley Street in the
United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois
(PW 2022-15)
Alderman Kock made a motion to set a public hearing on the vacation of a portion of Worsley Street for
the March 25, 2025, City Council meeting; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
City Administrator Olson stated that this agenda item will be considered by the City Council on April 8,
2025.
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
Resolution 2025-24
Approving a Bid to Replace Water Mains
(2025 Water Main Replacement)
(PW 2025-16)
Alderman Koch made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving a Bid to Replace Water Mains (2025
Water Main Replacement) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman
Transier.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Present-1
Transier-aye, Soling -aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye,
Koch -aye, Plocher-present, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye
The Minutes of the Regular Meetin of the City Council — February 25 2025 — Paae 3 of 4
Resolution 2025-25 Approving Supplement No. 1 to the Agreement for
Land Acquisition Consulting Services with
Mathewson Right of Way Company
(PW 2025-17)
Alderman Koch made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving Supplement No. 1 to the Agreement
for Land Acquisition Consulting Services with Mathewson Right of Way Company and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Tarulis.
City Administrator shared that this is the second contract and the first supplement with Mathewson Right
of Way Company, covering three additional properties.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Soling -aye, Marek-aye, Comeils-aye, Koch -aye,
Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Resolution 2025-26
Authorizing the Purchase of Office Furniture
in an Amount Not to Exceed $54,100
(PW 2025-17)
Alderman Marek made a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Office Furniture in
an Amount Not to Exceed $54,100 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by
Alderman Soling.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-1
Marek-aye, Comeils-aye, Koch -aye, Plocher-aye,
Funkhouser-nay, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling -aye
PARK BOARD
No report.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Ordinance 2025-18
Granting a Fence Variance for a Property
Located at 515 W. Washington Street,
Yorkville, Illinois
(PZC 2024-32 & EDC 2025-09)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Granting a Fence Variance for a Property
Located at 515 W. Washington Street, Yorkville, Illinois and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Comeils-aye, Koch -aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye,
Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling -aye, Marek-aye
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORT
No report.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
The Minutes of the Re ular Meeting of the City Council — February 25 2025 — Page 4 of 4
MAYOR'S REPORT (cont'd)
Public Works and Parks Department
Facility Update
(CC 2025-08)
Mayor Purcell shared that the bid opening occurred today for the Public Works and Parks Department
facility. While we do not have the final numbers, which will be received in a few days, we will be lower
than the mid -range amount estimated.
Public Works Director Dhuse stated that there were almost 200 bids.
Lake Michigan Water
Project Update
(CC 2025-09)
No report.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
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 Soling.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
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Monica Cisija,
Deputy Clerk, City of Yorkville, Illinois