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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 October 28, 2014 6:00 PM ROLL CALL The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m. 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 Alderman Bugg welcomed Scouts from Gombert, Homestead, and The Wheatlands schools present at today's meeting, who helped lead today's Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Weisner recognized scout leaders Brian and Kendra Potts, Steve Ouelette, and Amy Campbell. INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2014 14-00915 Approval of the minutes of the October 14, 2014 City Council Meeting Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held on October 14, 2014. 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 Ofc. Hornburg as Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Mayor Weisner recognized all those being appointed today, and thanked them for their willingness to serve. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2014 14-00891 A Resolution Appointing Sharon Garcia and Kunal Majmundar to the Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board. Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Peters, to approve this resolution. 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: R14-263 14-00896 A Resolution Appointing Robert Lundquist and Reappointing Peter Grometer to Aurora's Human Relations Commission. Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to approve this resolution. 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: R14-264 14-00898 A Resolution appointing James G. Wargo as Liquor Control Hearing Officer. Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve this resolution. 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: R14-265 SPEAKERS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to allow a speaker to address City Council. The motion carried by voice vote. Chairman of the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council, Mr. Joe Toma, gave an update on the work of the Veterans Advisory Council. Chairman Toma explained they are working at establishing a veterans monument at Phillips Park, and said they are trying to be the conduit between all the veterans in the city of Aurora, and the community. Chairman Toma announced the upcoming "Veterans Nite Out" fundraiser event at Ballydoyle Restaurant on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Alderman Hart-Burns commanded the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council for their work and dedication, and thanked all veterans for their service. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2014 CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bugg, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: 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 14-00744 A Resolution Approving the Final Plan on Lot 5 of the First Resubdivision of Lot 5 of Kirkland Crossing Subdivision for a Retail Use (Goodwill) located south of Mesa Lane, and east of Kirk Road, Aurora, Illinois 60502 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-266 14-00795 A Resolution to Accept the Proposal of United Meters, Inc., Morris, Illinois for the 2014 Water Meter and Reading Device Change-Out Program. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-267 14-00813 A Resolution approving the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with HR Green Inc. for the Lake Street and River Street Two Way Conversion This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-268 14-00814 A Resolution Amending the Guidelines for the Single Family Residential Restoration Program to add Pre-Award Inspections and a 20% Award Contingency for Unforeseen Problems Found in the Permit Inspection Process. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-269 14-00822 A Resolution Establishing C.O.B.R.A. Insurance Monthly Rates Effective January 1, 2015 This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-270 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2014 14-00823 A Resolution Establishing Dental Insurance Monthly Rates Effective January 1, 2015. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-271 14-00824 A Resolution Establishing Health and Dental Insurance Monthly Rates of Contributions for Retirees Effective January 1, 2015 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-272 14-00825 A Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the CDBG Subrecipient Agreement for Mutual Ground, Inc., to Allow Reallocation of Staff Costs. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-273 14-00828 A Resolution Establishing Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Advantage HMO (BCBS) for Group Health Care Services for Period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-274 14-00830 A Resolution Authorizing Agreement for Administrative Services with Allied Benefit Systems, Inc. For PPO Group Health Plan Administration for Period January 1, 2015 Through December 31, 2015. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-275 14-00837 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $57.50 per ton from Cargill Incorporated Salt Division, North Olmsted,Ohio . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-276 14-00838 A Resolution Establishing PPO and HDHP Health Insurance Plans and Rates effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-277 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2014 14-00843 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance security for 1740 Molitor Rd . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-278 14-00850 A Resolution to Purchase 5000 Total iPerl Water Meters and SmartPoint Transceiver Units from HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd., Carol Stream, Illinois in the Amount of $570,000.00 as the City Budget Allows for the 2014 Water Meter and Reading Device Change-Out Program. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-279 14-00851 A Resolution to accept a grant from the State of Illinois in the Amount of $200,000 for creation of exhibits and replication of the historic chandelier for the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-280 14-00852 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC for the Installation of a new roof for the Phillips Park Maintenance Facility located at 903 Ray Moses Drive in the amount of $111,731.52 through the Naperville Job Order Contract Program. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-281 14-00860 A Resolution to Ratify payment of $131,330 to HD Supply Waterworks Ltd., Carol, Stream, Illinois for Iperl water meters and SmartPoint transceivers and the purchase of additional meters and SmartPoints as the budget allows for the Water and Sewer Division. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-282 14-00861 A Resolution accepting the lowest qualified bid for asbestos abatement at the city owned property located at 14 S. Blackhawk Street, Aurora IL from Valor Technologies, Inc of Bolingbrook, IL in the amount of $589,400.00. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-283 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2014 14-00865 A Resolution to amend the "2014 Citywide Patching - Water and Sewer Maintenance Project" contract with Builders Paving, LLC dba Hardin Paving Services, 4413 Roosevelt Road #108 Hillside, Il 60162 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-284 14-00886 A Resolution to award a Contract to Glenbrook Excavating & Concrete, Inc. for the Lincoln Avenue Emergency Sanitary Sewer Repair Project . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-285 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14-00722 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance O06-131 Approving An Expansion To The River Edge Redevelopment Zone Known As The "Aurora River Zone" In The City Of Aurora Following Notice and Public Hearing In Connection Therewith Chief Development Services Officer, Mr. Bill Wiet, led a brief presentation on this item. Wiet explained that Aurora was the first community to be designated a "River Edge Redevelopment Zone community" by the State of Illinois in 2006, which allowed the city to apply for and receive grants, mainly for environmental cleanup purposes. Wiet pointed at the southernmost area of Aurora and along the Fox River, and explained that this is where the city is trying to expand the boundaries of the River Edge Zone, in order to provide more environmental clean-up opportunities along the river. A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, 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: O14-061 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 14-00907 Requesting a Final Plan Revision for Lot 61 of Lehigh Station, Unit 2, to modify the layout and the multi-family building elevation at 770 Station Boulevard (TCCI, LLC - 14-00907 / NA21/2-14.279-Fpn/R - TV - Ward 10) This item was referred to the Planning Commission. City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2014 14-00908 Requesting a Variance to vary the size of the detached garage from 768 square feet to 1,568 square feet including the length of the garage from 36 feet to 56 feet, to vary the detached garage footprint from 75% of the principal building to 125%, and to allow for two garages on the property at 1047 Foran Lane (Dick Housh - 14-00908 / AU15/1-14.245-V - ES - Ward 6) This item was referred to the Planning Council. BILLS 14-00914 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, 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 CLOSED SESSION Alderman Saville moved, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, that at the close of this meeting, the City Council go into Closed Session to discuss exception Section 2 (c) (11) of the Open Meetings Act, which authorizes this meeting to be closed to the public and that the City Clerk be directed to record the vote of each Alderman on this motion. Motion carried. ADJOURN Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Saville, to adjourn the meeting at 6:33 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote. ____________________________________ Isabel M. Garcia-Kodron City Clerk City of Aurora Page 7