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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Minutes 2025 11-25-25MINUTES 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 NOVEMBER 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 City Clerk Contrino called the roll. Ward I Koch Present Transier Present Ward lI 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 Orr, Public Works Director Dhuse, Community Development Director Barksdale -Noble, Finance Director Fredrickson, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, and EEl Engineer Sanderson. Staff in attendance electronically: Assistant City Administrator Willrett. 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/88957034245?pwd=ncRdPrbNasLDBPz5Nj3J3cB6Gtuh9k.1. The Zoom meeting ID was 828 5607 4424. 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 — October 28, 2025 2. Bill Payments for Approval $ 3,772,714.50 (vendors) $ 449,447.73 (payroll period ending 11/01/25) $ 4,222,162.23 (total) 3. Resolution 2025-127 Approving a Change Order Related to the Eldamain Water Main Loop North Project — authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2025-115) 4. Resolution 2025-128 Approving Change Order Number Two Relating to the Eldamain Water Main Loop — South — authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2025-116) 5. Resolution 2025-129 Approving a Third Change Order Relating to the Southern Sanitary Sewer Connection — authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2025-117) 6. Treasurer's Report for October 2025 (ADM 2025-49) The Minutes of the Re ular Meeting of the City Council — November 25 2025 — Page 2 of 5 7. Bond Abatement Ordinances (ADM 2025-53) a. Ordinance 2025-79 Abating the tax levied for the year 2025 to pay the principal of and interest on the $5,575,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2015A — authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute b. Ordinance 2025-80 Abating the tax levied for the year 2025 to pay the principal of and interest on the $1,235,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2014 authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute c. Ordinance 2025-81 Abating the tax levied for the year 2025 to pay the principal of and interest on the $4,295,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2014A — authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute d. Ordinance 2025-82 Abating the tax levied for the year 2025 to pay the principal of and interest on the $8,250,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2021 — authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute e. Ordinance 2025-83 Abating the tax hereto levied for the year 2025 to pay debt service on General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2023A -- authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute £ Ordinance 2025-84 Abating the tax hereto levied for the year 2025 to pay debt service on General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2025A and 2025B authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute 8. Special Service Area Abatement Ordinances (ADM 2025-54) a. Ordinance 2025-85 Abating Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 2003-100 (Raintree Village Project) and Approving the Amended Special Tax Roll authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute b. Ordinance 2025-86 Abating Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 2003-101 (Windett Ridge Project) and Approving the Amended Special Tax Roll — authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute c. Ordinance 2025-87 Abating Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 2004-104 (Central Grande Reserve) and Approving the Amended Special Tax Roll authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute d. Ordinance 2025-88 Abating Special Service Area Taxes for Special Services Area Number 2004-107 (Raintree Village 11 Project) — authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute e. Ordinance 2025-89 Abating Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Numbers 2005-108 and 2005-109 Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 (Autumn Creek Project and Bristol Bay I Project) — authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute 9. Ordinance 2025-90 for the Amended Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2026 and Ending April 30, 2027 in and for Special Service Area Number 2004-201(Fox Hill) — authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (ADM 2025-55) 10. Ordinance 2025-91 for the Amended Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2026 and Ending April 30, 2027 in and for Special Service Area Number 2006-119 (Sunflower Estates) — authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (ADM 2025-56) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended. So moved by Alderman Koch; seconded by Alderman Hyett. 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 REPORTS MAYOR'S REPORT Yorkville Holiday Celebration Parks and Recreation Director Evans provided an update on the City's Holiday Celebration, which took place on Friday, November 21 st, and Saturday, November 22nd, in downtown Yorkville. He mentioned that the event included performances by the Yorkville High School Madrigals and YPAC's Dancing Santas. Director Evans also shared that the parade featured approximately 25 floats and was the largest the City has ever hosted. Around 500 people attended Friday evening's festivities, which also included a tree lighting ceremony. Additionally, Director Evans noted that the Rudolph 5K Run and the Jingle Jog Run on Saturday had the highest attendance to date. Both Director Evans and Mayor Purcell thanked the staff, the Yorkville Police Department, the Bristol Kendall Fire Department, the Knights of Columbus, The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council — November 25 2025 — Pa e 3 of 5 sponsors, and all attendees. Director Evans mentioned that there are new Christmas decorations at City Hail and Town Square, including lights and Christmas trees. Mayor Purcell stated that he has received many compliments on them. Ordinance 2025-92 Providing for Issuance of United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois Special Service Area Number 2004-104 Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2025 (Grande Reserve Project) and Authorizing the Execution of a Bond Order (CC 2025-82) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Providing for Issuance of United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois Special Service Area Number 2004-104 Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2025 (Grande Reserve Project) and Authorizing the Execution of a Bond Order and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman Transier. Finance Director Fredrickson explained that this bond refinances the existing Grande Reserve SSA bond and will save approximately $434,000 over the remaining life of the bond, through 2034. Per parcel, these savings range from $214 to $232 for homeowners. He stated that the bond will close by the end of the year. At the first January 2026 City Council meeting, this item will return for the revised Grande Reserve SSA abatement ordinance. 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 Tax Levy (CC 2025-87) Resolution 2025-130 Requesting Separate Limiting Rates for all City Funds Ordinance 2025-93 for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning on May 1, 2026 and Ending on April 30, 2027 Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Requesting Separate Limiting Rates for all City Funds and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and to approve an Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning on May 1, 2026 and Ending on April 30, 2027 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Corneils; seconded by Alderman Plocher. Finance Director Fredrickson shared that the tax levy rate is $0.40 per $100 of EAV, the lowest tax rate for the City since 1983. 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 Resolution 2025-131 Approving Liability, Cyber, and Worker's Compensation Insurance Coverage for the Calendar Year 2026 (CC 2025-88) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving Liability, Cyber, and Worker's Compensation Insurance Coverage for the Calendar Year 2026, for one year insurance agreement with the National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA - (Glatfelter) for property/casualty insurance in an amount not to exceed $473,351; a one year insurance agreement with Coalition for cyber insurance in an amount not to exceed $16,872; a one year insurance agreement with the Illinois Public Risk Fund for worker's compensation insurance in an amount not to exceed $206,454; and a one year agreement with Alliant Insurance Services for brokerage services in an amount not to exceed $30,000; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman Corneils. City Administrator Olson reported that staff recommends renewing with the City's current carrier despite the higher cost compared to competitors. Alderman Soling asked if they had any baseline data on home claims the City has received annually over the last five to ten years. Mike Alesia of Alliant Insurance Services shared that it is not about the claims but more about the average out-of-pocket cost. 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 The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council — November 25, 2025 — Paue 4 of 5 Ordinance 2025-94 Authorizing the Release of Certain Easements for the Construction of Water Mains (Rosenwinkel) (CC 2025-89) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Release of Certain Easements for the Construction of Water Mains (Rosenwinkel) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Corneils; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser. City Administrator Olson stated that the easements are related to the Cyrus One project. Overall, the project is complete, and the temporary easements are being released. 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 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT Resolution 2025-132 Approving a Bid to Construct Water Main Improvements Along Illinois Route 126 (IL Route 126 Water Main Improvements) (PW 2025-112) Alderman Corneils made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving a Bid to Construct Water Main Improvements Along Illinois Route 126 (IL Route 126 Water Main Improvements) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Marek. 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 Resolution 2025-133 Approving an Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (Route 126 Water Main Improvements — Construction Engineering) (PW 2025-113) Alderman Corneils made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (Route 126 Water Main Improvements — Construction Engineering) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser. 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 E. Van Emmon Street Resurfacing — Balance Authorization No. 1 (PW 2025-114) Alderman Corneils made a motion to approve the E. Van Emmon Street Resurfacing; — Balance Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $9,874.19 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; 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 Resolution 2025-134 Approving an Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (Risk and Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan — 5-Year Review and Revisions) (PW 2025-118) Alderman Corneils made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Engineering Agreement with Engineering; Enterprises, Inc. (Risk and Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan — 5-Year Review and Revisions) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Marek. 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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT No report. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council — November 25, 2025 — PatZe 5 of 5 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT No report. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT Resolution 2025-135 Approving a Payment to Microsoft Pursuant to a License Agreement for Window Servers (ADM 2025-52) Alderman Corneils made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving Payment to Microsoft Pursuant to a License Agreement for Window Servers and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Soling. Motion approved by a roil call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Corneils-aye, Transier-aye, Soling -aye, Marek-aye, Hyett-aye, Koch -aye PARK BOARD No report. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION No report. CITY COUNCIL REPORT No report. CITY CLERK'S REPORT No report. COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORT Shop with a Cop Alderman Funkhouser announced that the Kiwanis Club of Yorkville will host its annual Shop with. a Cop event on Monday, December 1st. This marks the 7th year of the club's partnership with the Yorkville Police Department. Then, on Thursday, December 4th, at City Hall, gifts will be distributed to children and families. Santa will also join the celebration. STAFF REPORT No report. MAYOR'S REPORT (cont'd) Public Works and Parks Department Facility Update (CC 2025-08) Public Works Director Dhuse reported that all floors have been poured and the facility is slated to open in Summer 2026. Lake Michigan Water Project Update (CC 2025-09) No report. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS No report. 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 Plocher. Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. inutes submitte by: Contrino, City Clerk, City of Yorkv�� ille711inois