Public Safety Minutes 2010 02-25-10
APPROVED 4/29/10
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
City Hall, Council Chambers
February 25, 2010 – 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Chairperson Werderich, Committeemen Plocher and Spears
ABSENT:
Committeeman Munns
ALSO PRESENT:
Chief Rich Hart, Lt. Schwartzkopf, Lt. Delaney, Jeremy Canavan of the Bristol
Kendall Fire District, Paul Zabel - Building Department, Tony Scott from The
Record, and Steve Lord from the Beacon News
Chairperson Werderich called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm.
MINUTES FOR CORRECTION / APPROVAL
The minutes of the December 21, 2010 meeting were approved as corrected.
The minutes of the January 28, 2010 meeting were approved as submitted.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.PS 2010-05 Police Reports for January, 2010
No comments.
OLD BUSINESS:
1.PS 2010-01 Police Reports for December, 2009
No comments
2.PS 2010-02 Intergovernmental Agreement with BKFD for Fire Prevention
Code Enforcement
Mr. Zabel stated that an draft intergovernmental agreement was reviewed at the
last meeting. He has worked with City Administrator Olson and Attorney Orr
since that time. A few additional changes have been made.
Committeeman Spears stated that she requested the fee schedule in advance in
order to review them prior to the meeting. As she was just given the fee schedule,
she needs time to review it. Mr. Zabel stated that the fee schedule could be
reviewed at a later date. Furthermore, he is comfortable with the Fire District's
fees. Committeeman Spears asked if there was additional cost to the residents as
this is not the time to be increasing fees for residents. She stated that the Illinois
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Municipal League is suggesting not to increase fees and some local municipalities
are reducing their fees to attract more business. Mr. Zabel stated that there is an
increase as the Fire District will receive a fee on top of the City's fees. He stated
that the City could reduce their fee schedule in order to offset the cost but that
could be done at a later time. Chairperson Werderich stated that if
Committeeman Spears was comfortable with the agreement, it could move
forward to the City Council and then the fee schedule could be reviewed at a later
time. Committeeman Spears inquired as to whether or not there was a deadline
date, to which Mr. Zabel replied their is not, but the Fire District would like to
have it approved as soon as possible. Mr. Canavan from the Bristol Kendall Fire
District stated that the Fire District is already doing the work. They are currently
being paid directly,
Committeeman Spears asked if Bristol Kendall Fire District has the staff trained
to handle these inspections. Mr. Canavan stated that he is the only inspector at
this time, but they may need to add more in the future.
This item was moved to the City Council Agenda.
3.PS 2010-03 Newark Policing Discussion
Chief Hart stated that he had a discussion with the Mayor of Newark who
informed him that the Village of Newark has decided to continue their policing
agreement with the Sheriff's Office, thereafter this item will not move forward.
They found it to be an interesting process and that it may be pursued again in the
future. Chairperson Werderich asked if the Village of Newark gave a reason why.
Chief Hart stated that the liked the options presented to them, but some residents
attended a Village Board meeting and expressed their concern over maintaining a
small town feel. If there is a need in the future, discussions will take place again.
4.PS 2010-04 Review of Committee Liaisons
Chairperson Werderich stated that Committeeman Spears would like to table this
discussion until the next meeting as the EDC Meeting was canceled and therefore,
she is not sure if she is being named liaison to one of their subcommittees.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION:
None
ADJOURNMENT OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING:
With no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Margaret M. Hartigan.
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