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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 January 27, 2015 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: 12 - Mayor Tom Weisner, Alderman Tina Bohman, 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 THE MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2015 15-00032 Approval of the Minutes of the January 13, 2015 City Council meeting . Alderman Irvin moved, seconded by Alderman Mervine to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 13, 2015. Motion carried by voice vote. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Bohman, to appoint Officer Hester as Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 27, 2015 PRESENTATIONS 15-00052 Finance Department Recognition Mayor Weisner introduced Dr. Tammy Waymire, Associate Professor of Accountancy at Northern Illinois University. Dr. Waymire presented two(2) awards to the City of Aurora's Finance department: The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, which is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, is granted to only 5% of the municipalities in the country. The City of Aurora has been the recipient of this award for sixteen(16) consecutive years. The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is awarded to only 2% of the municipalities in the country. The City of Aurora has been the recipient of this award for sixteen(15) consecutive years. City of Aurora Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Mr. Brian Caputo expressed his appreciation to Dr. Waymire, and recognized the employees at the Finance Department, who have made this possible. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 15-00028 A Resolution Appointing Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns and Juan Reyna to the Aquatics Administrative Board. A motion was made by Alderman Peters, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve this resolution. The motion carried. Enactment No: R15-010 CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to allow a speaker to address the City Council on an item under the consent agenda. The motion carried by voice vote. Mr. Lee Catavu, Vice President of the union representing the Aurora police officers, expressed his gratitude to the City of Aurora's negotiating team for the collaboration and mutual respect shown during the negotiations that lead to the Labor Agreement being presented before the Council tonight. Approval of the Consent Agenda Alderman Irvin moved, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to approve the Consent Agenda as read. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor 14-01083 An Ordinance Amending the Lease at the Aurora Airport between the City of Aurora and Sky Haven of Aurora, Inc. This Ordinance was adopted. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 27, 2015 Enactment No: O15-001 14-01091 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Deerbrook Unit 2 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-011 14-01101 A Resolution to authorize the Director of Purchasing to execute an agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company of 1230 East Diehl Road, Suite 109, Naperville, IL 60563 for the 2015 - 2016 Biennial Bridge Inspections and the City Clerk to sign the associated Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-012 14-01106 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Supermax - 1899 Sequoia Dr . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-013 14-01108 A Resolution Authorizing the Extension of an Agreement with Dan Shomon, Inc. for Government Affairs Consulting Services. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-014 14-01117 A Resolution Seeking Authorization for the City Engineer to Execute an Engineering Agreement for Professional Services with CEMCON, Ltd. to Complete a Drainage Study of the South Eola Road; Wheatlands Subdivision; Misty Creek Subdivision Areas. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-015 14-01123 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute a One-Year Extension of the Direct Aviation Operating Agreement between Executive Flight Management (EFM) and the City of Aurora . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-016 14-01126 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) 2015 Wheeled Coach Ford F-450 type 1 ambulance from Fire Services, Inc., St. John, Indiana, in the amount of $202,538.00 for the Aurora Fire Department . This Resolution was approved. City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 27, 2015 Enactment No: R15-017 14-01127 A Resolution to purchase 23 new automobiles and trucks from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Master Contracts or the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-018 14-01129 A Resolution to purchase 15 new Ford Police Interceptors from the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-019 15-00003 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Resolutions for Sections 13-00000-00-GM and 14-00-00000-00-GM This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-020 15-00008 A Resolution for Security Reduction No. 1 for White Oak West / Warehouse - 2121 Diehl Rd. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-021 15-00010 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 1514, Council 31 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-022 15-00014 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 3298, Council 31 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-023 15-00015 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO) . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-024 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 27, 2015 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 15-00044 Requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision of Lot 2 of the Roundhouse Subdivision located at 111 N. Broadway for hotel renovations, including façade, signage, future building addition and parking lot revisions (Midwest Management, II, LLC - 15-00044 / AU22/4-14.314-Fpn/R - ES - Ward 1) The above Request was referred to the Planning Council and Planning Commission. BILLS 15-00049 Bill Summary and Large Bill List Alderman Bugg moved to hold item #5 on the supplemental accounts payable listing of wire transfers. After some clarification, Alderman Bugg retracted his motion. A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, to approve and pay the bills as presented. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor SPEAKERS A motion was made by Alderman Bugg , seconded by Alderman Mervine, to allow a speaker to address City Council on a non-agenda item. The motion carried by voice vote. Pharmacist Mr. Larry Frieders addressed the City Council in regards to the "Yellow Drug Old Drugs" program. ADJOURN Alderman Irvin moved, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote. ____________________________________ Isabel M. Garcia-Kodron City Clerk City of Aurora Page 5