Public Safety Minutes 2009 10-29-09
APPROVED W/ CORRECTIONS
12/21/09
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
City Hall, Council Chambers
Thursday, October 29, 2009 – 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Chairperson Werderich, Committeemen Munns and Spears
ABSENT:
Committeeman Plocher
ALSO PRESENT:
Chief Harold Martin, Lt. Hart, Lt. Schwartzkopf.
Chairperson Werderich called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.
PRESENTATION:
None
MINUTES:
The minutes of August 27, 2009 and October 9, 2009 meetings were approved as
amended.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.PS 2009-34 Police Reports for September, 2009
Chief Martin distributed a supplemental report of the State of Illinois Uniform
Crime Reporting for Kendall County. He noted that crimes in Yorkville were
down in 2008 by 32.9% over 2007.
This item was moved to the Consent Agenda.
2.PS 2009-35 Public Safety Committee Meeting Dates for 2010
Chairperson Werderich stated that there have been scheduling issues and
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therefore, suggests changing the meeting to the 4 Thursday of the month to try to
accommodate everyone. Committeeman Munns found that to be acceptable.
Committeeman Spears noted that it would no longer conflict with KenCom
meetings. The Police Department representatives had no issues with the change.
OLD BUSINESS:
1.PS 2009-32 Ordinance Amending City Code Regarding Towing of Vehicles
Chairperson Werderich stated that the draft ordinance is what he had in mind
from the previous discussion. Committeeman Munns found it to be acceptable.
Committeeman Spears asked if Attorney Orr feels that there will be no issues as
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the City of Yorkville is not home-rule. Chief Martin replied that Attorney Orr has
stated there would be no issues, however, he would ask for that statement in
writing on behalf of the committee.
2.PS 2009-33 Committee Liaison Review
Chairperson Werderich stated that the School Board Liaison position is currently
open. He will open this position up to the remainder of the City Council members
as there is no interest from the members of this committee.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION:
Committeeman Munns – He noted that the Village of Oswego did a crosswalk sting
recently.
Committeeman Spears – Noted that during the Trick or Treat event last week, there
were buses parked all over the place at Southern Belle and that children were darted
out between the buses. She found this to be very dangerous and feels that the buses
should be parked somewhere else. Lt. Schwartzkopf noted that the Police
Department was unaware that buses were involved. Chief Martin stated that the event
was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and feels that complaints should be
directed to them.
Committeeman Munns – Noted that at the senior event on Wednesday, he was
approached by many senior citizens who thanked him for the ‘no’ vote on the garbage
issue.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING:
With no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 6:23 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Margaret M. Hartigan.
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