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City Hall - 2nd Floor Council City of Aurora Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday November 26, 2013 6:00 PM ROLL CALL The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:05 by Mayor Weisner, and the Roll was called. Present: 13 - Mayor Tom Weisner, Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman John Peters, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Lynne Johnson, Alderman Richard Irvin and Alderman Bob O'Connor PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 12, 2013 13-00707 Approval of the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on November 12, 2013. Alderman Hart Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held on November 12, 2013. Motion carried by voice vote. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Hart Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to appoint Officer Hornburg as Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 26, 2013 PRESENTATIONS 13-00851 Presentation recognizing the Moving Wall Committee Mayor Weisner talked about a memorable Veterans Day weekend , and said we were honored to have the Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall as one of the events . Mr. Luckinbill recognized the members of the Aurora Moving Wall Committee . In the name of the Vietnam Moving Wall and the Field of Honor Committee , Luckinbill presented a certificate of appreciation to the City of Aurora for the support and in -kind donations received, which made this event possible. Mayor Weisner thanked West Aurora High School and School District 129 for hosting the Healing Field and the Moving Wall; the members of the Moving Wall Committee and Veterans Commission members; the Plumbers and Pipefitters for hosting all the committee meetings, Fox Valley Park District, which provided the stage at no cost; Fifth Third Bank, for their financial support; and other businesses and volunteers involved in the event. Mayor Weisner presented the following individuals with Certificates of Appreciation : Hershel Luckinbill, Joe Toma, Lisa Garcia, Mike Chapin, Jim Davidson, John Edburg, Richard Gardner, Kim Granholm, Rudy Keller, Jim Morosvillo, Chuck Nelson, Bob Patterson, Scott Roscoe, Amy Roth, Christine Goerlich-Weber, and Liz Wendel. APPOINTMENTS 13-00859 A Resolution Appointing James Butler and Reappointing Juan Delatorre, Bob McKnight, John Muschler and Joe Toma to the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council Mayor Weisner introduced the new Aurora Veterans Advisory Council appointment , James Butler, who has been very active with the Fox Valley Marines and the AMVETS Post 103, and the Nights of Columbus. Mayor Weisner also reintroduced three reappointments: Joe Toma, father of two marines; army veteran Bob McKnight; and U.S. Airforce veteran John Muschler. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve this resolution. The motion carried unanimously. Enactment No: R13-321 CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 26, 2013 13-00709 Resolution Requesting Authority to Purchase Seven WatchGuard 4RE In-Car Camera Systems for use with the Police Department’s WatchGuard In-Car Video System in the Amount not to Exceed $36,000.00 This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-322 13-00758 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Amended and Restated Potable Water Service Agreement with Calgon Carbon Corporation for the Continued Lease of Granular Activated Carbon for the Water Production Division. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-323 13-00764 Resolution Authorizing a Scheduled Inventory Reagent Replacement Plan with the HACH Company for the Water Production Division This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-324 13-00768 Resolution Authorizing a One-Year Instrumentation Service Agreement with the HACH Company for the Water Production Division This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-325 13-00770 Resolution Awarding Contracts to Supply Process Chemicals for the Water Production Division. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-326 13-00777 An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement Concerning the Granting of a License for use of City Owned Property Located at 329 Plum Street (PIN: 15-15-352-055) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O13-076 13-00781 A resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a communications tower at 649 South River St. (Water and Sewer Maintenance Facility). Purchases to be made with Sentinel Downers Grove, IL and RA Ubert Yorkville, IL. Total project cost of $188,243.00. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-327 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 26, 2013 13-00783 Resolution Accepting an Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Grant in the Amount of $279,300 to Fund a First Time Homebuyer Acquisition and Rehabilitation Program and Authorization to Execute Agreements with IHDA and the Joseph Corporation to Implement the Program This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-328 13-00794 Resolution approving and Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the IL Route 34 Overpass over the Canadian National Railroad Tracks and corresponding ordinances for Discharge of Waste Restrictions, Parking Restrictions, and Prohibition of Encroachment. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-329, O13-077, O13-078, and O13-079 13-00797 Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Approve the Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, to Execute the Engineering Agreement with Wills Burke Kelsey Associates, Ltd. and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Sheffer Road Bridge Project This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-330 13-00799 An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for a Special Purpose Recreational Institution (5200) use for a comprehensive aquatic training facility located at 3600 Thayer Court, Aurora Illinois, 60504 (ROC Thayer, LLC - NA32/2-13.377-SU - TM - Ward 8) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O13-080 13-00800 Resolution Accepting the Bid from Fire Service Inc , St John, Indiana in the Amount of $195,246.00 for the Purchase of One 2013 Ford F450 Type I Ambulance. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-331 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 26, 2013 13-00812 An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit Revision for an addition to a religious institution use at 1101 Foran Lane Aurora, Illinois, 60506 (Sai Samsthan USA - AU16/1-13.443-Su/R - TV/ST - Ward 6) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O13-081 13-00814 An Ordinance Granting a Variance to increase the maximum building height on 10 acres located at 301 E. Sullivan Road, Aurora, Illinois (Unilock - AU10/4-13.408-V - JR - Ward 1) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O13-082 13-00820 Resolution Authorizing the Sale of One (1) 1992 Surplus Fire Apparatus for the Fire Department through B & P Fire Apparatus of Aurora, Illinois. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-332 13-00824 A resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a communications tower at 2680 Church Road. (Church Road Water Tower). Purchases to be made with Sentinel Downers Grove, IL and RA Ubert Yorkville, IL. Total project cost of $169,418.00. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-333 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13-00447 Ordinance for the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number 174 McDonald’s USA, Kane County, in the City of Aurora and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to adopt this ordinance. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: O13-083 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 26, 2013 13-00455 Ordinance for the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number 175 Marmion Campus - Abbey Farms, Kane County, in the City of Aurora and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, that this agenda item be adopted. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: O13-084 13-00808 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number 172 Aurora University Kane County in the City of Aurora and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith Mayor Weisner opened the Public Hearing relating to this agenda item. Corporation Counsel Alayne Weingartz spoke briefly about this item. Mayor Weisner asked if there were any speakers. There being no speakers, motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville, to close the Public Hearing. The motion carried by voice vote. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, that this agenda item be adopted. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: O13-085 13-00862 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of A Parking Access Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Simon/Chelsea Chicago Development LLC, for Use of City Owned Property at 2500-02 North Farnsworth Avenue A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R13-334 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 26, 2013 BILLS 13-00720 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to approve and pay the bills as presented. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor SPEAKERS Donald Damato, of S. Calumet Av., addressed City Council in regards to parking and parking enforcement concerns in the Aurora University area . A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to allow speakers to address City Council. The motion carried by voice vote. ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Weisner reminded everyone about "Shop Small Saturday" coming up, and encouraged everyone to visit and patronize the small shops that are so important to our community. Mayor Weisner also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving , and reminded us that we have much to be thankful for in this city and this country. ADJOURN Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote. ____________________________________ Isabel M. Garcia-Kodron City Clerk City of Aurora Page 7