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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Minutes 2025 12-09-25 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,DECEMBER 9,2025 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 Contrino called the roll. Ward I Koch Present Transier Present Ward II Plocher Present Soling Present Ward III Funkhouser Present Marek Present Ward IV Corneils Present Hyett Present Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Administrator Olson, City Clerk Contrino,Chief Jensen,Attorney Castaldo,Public Works Director Dhuse,Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble, Finance Director Fredrickson, Parks and Recreation Director Evans,Assistant City Administrator Willrett, Economic Development Coordinator Gregory, Economic Development Director Dubajic Kellogg, 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/87010476240?pwd=9H6AtLANr5biJObhGwK30KCNXhrJb 1.1 The Zoom meeting ID was 870 1047 6240. • 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—November 10, 2025 2. Minutes of the Regular City Council—November 25, 2025 3. Bill Payments for Approval $ 4,465,815.62 (vendors) $ 977,797.69 (wire payments) • $ 478,689.59 (payroll period ending 11/15/25) $ 5,922,302.90 (total) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended. So moved by Alderman Plocher; seconded by Alderman Soling. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Koch-aye, Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Corneils-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye, Hyett-aye The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—December 9,2025—Page 2 of 4 REPORTS MAYOR'S REPORT End of Year Mayor Purcell thanked the City Council and City Staff for a great year. He shared that the City had a lot of great things going on this year, including the opening of Costco and the Public Works building. Meeting Schedule for 2026 (CC 2025-90) • Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the meeting schedule for 2026 as presented. So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Corneils. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Corneils-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye, Hyett-aye, Koch-aye Resolution 2025-136 IL Route 126 Water Main Improvements— Illinois Department of Transportation (CC 2025-91) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the IL Route 126 Water Main Improvements—Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Hyett. City Administrator Olson explained that this resolution is an Illinois Department of Transportation permit that allows the City to complete water main work under IL Route 126, for the Lake Michigan Project. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Funkhouser-aye,Corneils-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye,Hyett-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT No report. • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT No report. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT No report. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT No report. PARK BOARD Resolution 2025-137 Authorizing the Purchase of Lightning Detection Equipment in an Amount Not to Exceed$47,200 (CC 2025-92) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Lightning Detection Equipment in an Amount Not to Exceed$47,200 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Koch; seconded by Alderman Corneils. Parks and Recreation Director Evans shared that there are seven lightning detectors throughout the City, and three were replaced last Spring. He stated that the remaining four detectors are now being replaced. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Corneils-aye,Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Hyett-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye • Resolution 2025-138 Authorizing a Contract with BSN Sports for the Purchase of Athletic League Uniforms and Equipment (CC 2025-93) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing a Contract with BSN Sports for the Purchase of Athletic League Uniforms and Equipment authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman Transier. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye, Hyett-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Corneils-aye The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—December 9,2025—Page 3 of 4 Resolution 2025-139 Adopting a Light Pole Sponsorship Program (CC 2025-94) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Adopting a Light Pole Sponsorship Program and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Plocher. Parks and Recreation Director Evans shared that the light pole program helps highlight businesses and generate revenue for the Parks and Recreation Department. He stated that the program is similar to what Oswego is doing now. Director Evans explained that there are 43 light poles across Yorkville, and they • will feature banners with artwork from Yorkville businesses and Yorkville students. The banners would remain throughout the Summer and Fall months and then be removed for the City's Christmas decorations. Alderman Transier asked if there would be different levels for the sponsorship rates,to which Director Evans said there would be a few options. He said there will be a large sponsor who is sponsored on multiple events and advertisements throughout the year, along with a$1,500 to$2,000 range for single sponsors. Alderman Transier asked if there could be various sponsors per year?Director Evans stated it would be for a full season at a time. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Soling-aye,Marek-aye, Hyett-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Corneils-aye, Transier-aye PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Ordinance 2025-95 Approving the Rezoning to PI Public Institutional District of Certain Territory Generally Located North of East Schoolhouse Road(Illinois Route 126),South of Illinois Route 71,and East of Wing Road, Yorkville,Illinois(South Receiving Station Water Tower) (PZC 2025-12& EDC 2025-73) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving the Rezoning to PI Public Institutional District of Certain Territory Generally Located North of East Schoolhouse Road(Illinois • Route 126), South of Illinois Route 71, and East of Wing Road, Yorkville, Illinois(South Receiving Station Water Tower) authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Soling. City Administrator Olson explained that this is part of the Lake Michigan Water Project. He shared that the parcel is the property purchased from the church,which needs to be rezoned from B3 to P1. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Marek-aye, Hyett-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Corneils-aye,Transier-aye, Soling-aye CITY COUNCIL REPORT No report. CITY CLERK'S REPORT No report. COMMUNITY&LIAISON REPORT Shop with a Cop Alderman Funkhouser shared that the 7th Annual Shop with a Cop Event took place last week. He thanked Sergeant Robbie Hart for his role in helping organize the event. Alderman Funkhouser stated that 44 children received gifts through the program, which included Santa and Mrs. Claus. He thanked the sponsors, volunteers, and the Yorkville Police Department officers. • STAFF REPORT No report. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—December 9,2025—Page 4 of 4 MAYOR'S REPORT(cont'd) Public Works and Parks Department Facility Update (CC 2025-08) Resolution 2025-140 a.Authorizing the Purchase of Furniture in an Amount Not to Exceed$495,938.98 Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Furniture in an Amount Not to Exceed$495,938.98 authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Plocher; seconded by Alderman Hyett. • Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Hyett-aye,Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Corneils-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye Lake Michigan Water Project Update (CC 2025-09) No report. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS No report. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to go into executive session for the following: 1. For litigation,when an action against,affecting,or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal,or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent,in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. • 2. For the discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Corneils-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye,Hyett-aye ADJOURNMENT Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Transier. Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Minutes submitted by: till CtAA+,/(A.YliL0 on Contrino,City Clerk, City of Yorkville, Illinois •