City Council
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · October 8, 2013
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
City of Aurora Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
October 08, 2013
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:13 by Mayor Weisner, and the
Roll was called.
Present: 11 - Mayor Tom Weisner, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos,
Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman John Peters, Alderman Mike Saville,
Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Lynne
Johnson, Alderman Richard Irvin and Alderman Bob O'Connor
Absent: 1 - Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
13-00483 Approval of the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on
September 24, 2013.
Alderman Irvin moved, seconded by Alderman Bugg, to approve the minutes of
the Council Meeting held on September 24th, 2013. Motion carried by voice
vote.
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to appoint
Ofc. Hornburg as Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by
voice vote.
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SPEAKERS
A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to allow
speakers to address City Council. The motion carried by voice vote.
13-00508 A speaker has signed up to address the City Council at today’s
meeting. Sgt. Alfredo Dean, representing the National Latino Peace
Officers Association-Aurora Chapter, would like to address City
Council in regards to their scholarship fundraiser efforts .
Sergeant Dean addressed City Council to invite its members and all constituents to
their second annual fundraiser, a boxing exhibition match to raise funds for
scholarships.
13-00514 A speaker has signed up to address the City Council at today’s
meeting. Pastor Julian E. Spencer, representing Main Baptist Church,
would like to address City Council in regards to agenda item#
13-00611.
Pastor Spencer addressed member of the City Council to thank them for their
continued support and approval of the plan for Main Baptist Church. Being the 20th
pastor, Mr. Spencer is excited to be part of the process.
Mayor Weisner expressed his awareness of the legacy of Main Baptist Church , and
said he looks forward to partnering with the Church on this project.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Irvin moved, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to approve the
Consent Agenda as read.
Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman
Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor
13-00608 An Ordinance granting a variation of the Zoning Ordinance for a
setback reduction for Building and Parking for the property located at
1036 N. State Route 59, Aurora, Illinois 60504 (Darden Restaurants,
Inc. - NA16/4-11.347-V - TM - Ward 10)
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O13-055
13-00609 Resolution approving a revision to the Final Plan for landscaping and
signage on Lot 2 in Meridian Business Campus Phase 2 Unit 8 for the
property located at 1036 N. State Route 59, Aurora, IL 60504 (Darden
Restaurants, Inc. - NA16/4-11.347-V - TM - Ward 10)
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R13-275
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13-00610 An Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora
Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map Attached thereto, by rezoning
property from R-2 One Family Dwelling District And B-2 General Retail
To R-2(S) Special Use Planned Development, and establishing a Plan
Description for 4.764 acres located at 808 E. Galena Boulevard (Main
Baptist Church - AU26/1-13.213-Su - TM - Ward 7)
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O13-056
13-00611 Resolution Approving the Final Plat and Plan for Main Baptist Church
located At 808 E. Galena Boulevard in the City of Aurora, IL. 60505
(Main Baptist Church- AU26/1-13.213-Su - TM - Ward 7)
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R13-276
13-00614 Resolution accepting the bid from R. A. Ubert Construction, Yorkville,
Illinois, in the amount of $34,850.00 for Benton Street Bridge Railing
Repairs.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R13-277
13-00617 Resolution Authorizing the Replacement of the Upper Roof Structure
Of the Scitech Building Located at 18 West Benton Street from
Tremco/Weatherproofing Technologies, Incorporated, Beachwood,
Ohio in the Amount of $199,947.95 through the GSA Procurement
Contract #GS-07-8798C.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R13-278
13-00640 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Proposal From Arris
Architects + Planners, PC of Plainfield, Illinois for Architectural
Services for the Interior Restoration of the GAR in the Amount Not to
Exceed $75,000
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R13-279
13-00654 Resolution Establishing the Maximum Number of City of Aurora Liquor
Licenses by Class.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R13-280
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13-00655 A Resolution Awarding a Contract for the Ogden Avenue Water Main
Relocation Project to R. A. Ubert Construction, Inc.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R13-281
13-00659 A Resolution to award the 2013 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
to H. Linden and Sons Sewer and Water, Inc.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R13-282
13-00664 A Resolution Awarding a Contract for the Gladstone and Calumet
Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project to H. Linden and Sons
Sewer and Water, Inc.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R13-283
13-00666 Resolution for Acceptance of Improvements and Waiving the
Maintenance Period for NE Corner Bilter & Farnsworth Avenue.
(03.185)
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R13-284
13-00670 Resolution for security reduction No. 2 Stonegate West Unit 8 (11.208)
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R13-285
13-00674 A Resolution Establishing PPO Health Insurance Plans and Rates
Effective January 1, 2014.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R13-286
13-00675 A Resolution Authorizing Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Advantage HMO
(BCBS) and Life Insurance for Group Health Care Services for Period
of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R13-287
13-00676 A Resolution Establishing Heath and Dental Insurance Monthly Rates
of Contributions for Retirees Effective January 1, 2014.
This Resolution was approved.
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Enactment No: R13-288
13-00678 A Resolution Establishing Dental Insurance Monthly Rates Effective
January 1, 2014.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R13-289
13-00679 A Resolution Establishing C.O.B.R.A. Insurance Monthly Rates
Effective January 1, 2014.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R13-290
13-00680 Resolution for Acceptance of Improvements and Waiving the
Maintenance Period for Michel’s Plumbing - 225 Gale Street (07.305)
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R13-291
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Alderman Irvin moved, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, to hold items 13-566,
13-569, 13-570, 13-571, 13-572 and 13-573 until the next City Council meeting.
Motion passed unanimously.
13-00566 An Ordinance providing for the execution of an Annexation Agreement
providing for M-1(S) Manufacturing District, Limited with a Special Use
Planned Development with the Owners of Record Of Territory which
may be Annexed to the City Of Aurora and which is located south of
Mettel Road, north of Sullivan Road, between Clearwater Drive and
Notingham Drive in Kane County Illinois
(Commonwealth Edison Company - AU10/1-13.268-PA - TM - Ward 1)
(HELD)
Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman
Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor
Enactment No: O13-063
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13-00569 An ordinance annexing territory located south of Mettel road, north of
Sullivan Road between Clearwater Drive and Nottingham drive to the
City of Aurora, Illinois 60505 (Commonwealth Edison Company -
AU10/1-13.269-A (Ward 1 - TM)
(HELD)
Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman
Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor
Enactment No: O13-064
13-00570 An ordinance establishing a Special Use Planned Development and
approving a plan description on 4.7 acres located at 200 E. Sullivan
Road (Linda F. Claud, LLC - AU10/2-13.270-RZ/SU - TM - Ward 1)
(HELD)
Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman
Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor
Enactment No: O13-065
13-00571 An ordinance amending ordinance number 3100, being the Aurora
Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by rezoning
property from R-1 One Family Dwelling District To M-1(S)
Manufacturing District, Limited Special Use Planned Development,
and establishing a plan description for 30.8 acres located south of
Mettel, north of Indian Trail, and east of Aurora Avenue
(Commonwealth Edison Company - AU10/4-13.271-Rz/Su - TM -
Ward 1)
(HELD)
Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman
Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor
Enactment No: O13-066
13-00572 An ordinance establishing a Special Use Planned Development, and
approving a Plan Description for non-metallic mining on 49.83 acres
located at 213 Mettel Road (The City of Aurora - AU10/1-13.290-Su -
TM - Ward 1)
(HELD)
Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman
Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor
Enactment No: O13-067
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13-00573 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, Being The Aurora
Zoning Ordinance And The Zoning Map Attached Thereto, By
Rezoning Property From R-1(S) To ORI(S) Office/Research/Light
Industrial Special Use Planned Development, and establishing a Plan
Description for 17.99 acres located at the northeast corner of Illinois
Route 25 and Sullivan Road (The City of Aurora -
AU10/1-13.291-Rz/Su - TM - Ward 1)
(HELD)
Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman
Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor
Enactment No: O13-068
13-00626 An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for a Special Purpose
Recreational Institutions use located at 875 Aurora Avenue, Aurora,
Illinois (875 Aurora, LLC -AU15/2-13.306-SU - JR - Ward 1).
Planner Janell Roehlk, and Zoning Administrator Ed Sieben spoke about this item
and the adjustment to certain conditions, which Planning and Zoning is now
agreeable with. Questions from Alderman Peters and Alderman Saville were
addressed by Eva Strzelczynska, manager of Champion Soccer Arena.
A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Irvin, that this
agenda item be adopted. The motion carried.
Aye: 8- Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Irvin and Alderman
O'Connor
Nay: 2- Alderman Peters and Alderman Johnson
Enactment No: O13-057
REPORTS
13-00703 Treasurer’s Report - August 2013
A motion was made by Alderman O'Connor, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to
accept and file this report. The motion carried by voice vote.
BILLS
13-00725 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.
A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to
aprove and pay the bills as presented. The motion carried.
Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman
Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor
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ADJOURN
Alderman Peters moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to adjourn the meeting
at 6:40 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote.
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Isabel M. Garcia-Kodron
City Clerk
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Agenda
City Hall - 2nd Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Agenda - Final
Tuesday
October 08, 2013
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
13-00483 Approval of the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on September 24,
2013.
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
13-00608 An Ordinance granting a variation of the Zoning Ordinance for a setback
reduction for Building and Parking for the property located at 1036 N.
State Route 59, Aurora, Illinois 60504 (Darden Restaurants, Inc. -
NA16/4-11.347-V - TM - Ward 10)
13-00609 Resolution approving a revision to the Final Plan for landscaping and signage
on Lot 2 in Meridian Business Campus Phase 2 Unit 8 for the property located
at 1036 N. State Route 59, Aurora, IL 60504 (Darden Restaurants, Inc. -
NA16/4-11.347-V - TM - Ward 10)
13-00610 An Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning
Ordinance and the Zoning Map Attached thereto, by rezoning property from R-2
One Family Dwelling District And B-2 General Retail To R-2(S) Special Use
Planned Development, and establishing a Plan Description for 4.764 acres
located at 808 E. Galena Boulevard (Main Baptist Church - AU26/1-13.213-Su -
TM - Ward 7)
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13-00611 Resolution Approving the Final Plat and Plan for Main Baptist Church located At
808 E. Galena Boulevard in the City of Aurora, IL. 60505 (Main Baptist Church-
AU26/1-13.213-Su - TM - Ward 7)
13-00614 Resolution accepting the proposal from R. A. Ubert Construction, Yorkville,
Illinois, in the amount of $34,850.00 for Benton Street Bridge Railing Repairs.
13-00617 Resolution Authorizing the Replacement of the Upper Roof Structure Of the
Scitech Building Located at 18 West Benton Street from
Tremco/Weatherproofing Technologies, Incorporated, Beachwood, Ohio in the
Amount of $199,947.95 through the GSA Procurement Contract
#GS-07-8798C.
13-00640 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Proposal From Arris Architects +
Planners, PC of Plainfield, Illinois for Architectural Services for the Interior
Restoration of the GAR in the Amount Not to Exceed $75,000
13-00654 Resolution Establishing the Maximum Number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses
by Class.
13-00655 A Resolution Awarding a Contract for the Ogden Avenue Water Main Relocation
Project to R. A. Ubert Construction, Inc.
13-00659 A Resolution to award the 2013 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project to H.
Linden and Sons Sewer and Water, Inc.
13-00664 A Resolution Awarding a Contract for the Gladstone and Calumet Avenue
Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project to H. Linden and Sons Sewer and Water,
Inc.
13-00666 Resolution for Acceptance of Improvements and Waving of the Maintenance
Period for NE Cor. Bilter & Farnsworth Av. - 03.185
13-00670 Resolution for security reduction No. 2 Stonegate West Unit 8
BGI Committee meeting September 23rd, 2013
13-00674 A Resolution Establishing PPO Health Insurance Plans and Rates Effective
January 1, 2014.
13-00675 A Resolution Authorizing Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Advantage HMO (BCBS)
and Life Insurance for Group Health Care Services for Period of January 1,
2014 through December 31, 2014.
13-00676 A Resolution Establishing Heath and Dental Insurance Monthly Rates of
Contributions for Retirees Effective January 1, 2014.
13-00678 A Resolution Establishing Dental Insurance Monthly Rates Effective January 1,
2014.
13-00679 A Resolution Establishing C.O.B.R.A. Insurance Monthly Rates Effective
January 1, 2014.
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13-00680 Resolution for Acceptance of Improvements and Waving of the Maintenance
Period for Michels Plumbing - 07.305.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13-00566 An Ordinance providing for the execution of an Annexation Agreement providing
for M-1(S) Manufacturing District, Limited with a Special Use Planned
Development with the Owners of Record Of Territory which may be Annexed to
the City Of Aurora and which is located south of Mettel Road, north of Sullivan
Road, between Clearwater Drive and Notingham Drive in Kane County Illinois
(Commonwealth Edison Company - AU10/1-13.268-PA - TM - Ward 1)
13-00569 An ordinance annexing territory located south of Mettel road, north of Sullivan
Road between Clearwater Drive and Nottingham drive to the City of Aurora,
Illinois 60505 (Commonwealth Edison Company - AU10/1-13.269-A (Ward 1 -
TM)
13-00570 An ordinance establishing a Special Use Planned Development and approving
a plan description on 4.7 acres located at 200 E. Sullivan Road (Linda F. Claud,
LLC - AU10/2-13.270-RZ/SU - TM - Ward 1)
13-00571 An ordinance amending ordinance number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning
Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by rezoning property from R-1
One Family Dwelling District To M-1(S) Manufacturing District, Limited Special
Use Planned Development, and establishing a plan description for 30.8 acres
located south of Mettel, north of Indian Trail, and east of Aurora Avenue
(Commonwealth Edison Company - AU10/4-13.271-Rz/Su - TM - Ward 1)
13-00572 An ordinance establishing a Special Use Planned Development, and approving
a Plan Description for non-metallic mining on 49.83 acres located at 213 Mettel
Road (The City of Aurora - AU10/1-13.290-Su - TM - Ward 1)
13-00573 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, Being The Aurora Zoning
Ordinance And The Zoning Map Attached Thereto, By Rezoning Property From
R-1(S) To ORI(S) Office/Research/Light Industrial Special Use Planned
Development, and establishing a Plan Description for 17.99 acres located at
the northeast corner of Illinois Route 25 and Sullivan Road (The City of Aurora -
AU10/1-13.291-Rz/Su - TM - Ward 1)
13-00626 An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for a Special Purpose
Recreational Institutions use located at 875 Aurora Avenue, Aurora, Illinois (875
Aurora, LLC -AU15/2-13.306-SU - JR - Ward 1).
NEW BUSINESS
(NONE)
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
(NONE)
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REPORT
13-00703 Treasurer’s Report - August 2013
BILLS
13-00725 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.
SPEAKERS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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