City Council
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · February 24, 2015
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
City of Aurora Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final-revised
Tuesday
February 24, 2015
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Weisner,
and the Roll was called.
Present: 12 - Mayor Tom Weisner, Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza,
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
Absent: 1 - Alderman Ted Mesiacos
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2015
15-00110 Approval of the Minutes of the February 10, 2015 City Council
Meeting.
Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Saville to approve the
minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 10, 2015. Motion carried by a
voice vote.
Aye: 9- Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg,
Alderman Johnson and Alderman O'Connor
Abstain: 2- Alderman Peters and Alderman Irvin
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
A motion was made by Alderman Hart Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine
to appoint Ofc. Hornburg as Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting. The motion
carried by a voice vote.
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PRESENTATIONS
15-00152 Proclamation Recognizing Gonzalo Arroyo, Family Focus Executive
Director
15-00092 Presentation of the Partnership for Safe Water's President's Award to
the Mayor and City Council...body
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
Mervine to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman
O'Connor
15-00002 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 12 of
McCarty Center Subdivision for a Dunkin Donuts with a drive-thru
located at 3999 75th Street, Aurora, IL, 60504
This Resolution was approved.
15-00033 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
agreement with Wills Burke Kelsey Associates for providing
engineering services for the design of raingardens within the combined
sewer system.
This Resolution was approved
15-00036 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a three year Microsoft
Enterprise License renewal From CDW-G, Inc. for the MIS Division
under the State of Illinois Central Management Services contract in
amount the amount of $112 ,646.01 annually.
This Resolution was approved.
15-00050 A Resolution approving the use of professional services from Mr.
Dennis M. Smith for optical fiber infrastructure consulting services in
an amount of $80.00 per hour not to exceed $40,000.00 annually for
the MIS Division.
This Resolution was approved.
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15-00062 A Resolution authorizing a 5 year Lease Agreement with Key
Government Finance (Cisco) for Cisco Smartnet maintenance for the
City's voice over IP phone system.
This Resolution was approved.
15-00064 A Resolution to allow the Director of Purchasing to sign an agreement
with Len Cox & Sons Excavating of 1203 Theodore St. Crest Hill, IL
60403 for the construction of the Lake St. Sewer Separation project in
the amount of one million two hundred twenty thousand six hundred
seventy seven dollars and fifty cents ($1,220,677.50)
This Resolution was approved.
15-00066 A Resolution to accept the Parts and Material Quotations for the Water
and Sewer Maintenance Division .
This Resolution was approved.
15-00067 A Resolution requesting approval to purchase 16 Cale CWT Daily
Parking Machines from Total Parking Solutions 2721Curtiss St.
Downers Grove, IL 60515 for the RT 59 Transit Center in the amount
not to exceed $200,000.00
This Resolution was approved.
15-00070 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing and City Clerk to
enter into an agreement with Wills Burke Kelsey Associates to provide
construction engineering services for the Lake Street Sewer
Separation Project.
This Resolution was approved.
15-00071 An Ordinance Approving a Settlement Agreement for the Acquisition of
330 North Broadway Avenue, Aurora Illinois
This Ordinance was adopted.
15-00084 A Resolution to purchase a used 2014 Freightliner with a Century
rollback car carrier from Zip's Truck Equipment as a sole source in the
amount of $62,575.00 .
This Resolution was approved.
15-00085 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of
Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: A.B.J.,
LLC d/b/a Belle Salle Banquets, located at 1920 E. New York St.).
This Resolution was approved.
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15-00087 A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Aurora and DuPage Properties Venture for Lots 502 and 503 of
Butterfield Center for Commerce and Industry
This Resolution was approved.
15-00112 A Resolution to award a Contract to Superior Excavating Company of
P.O. Box 575, Channahon, IL 60410 for the East Galena Blvd. and
New York St. Sewer Separation from Root St. to Smith St. project in
the amount of three million, nine hundred forty seven thousand, and
seventy nine dollars ($3,947,079.00) .
This Resolution was approved.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14-01056 An Ordinance Granting a Parking Setback Variance to the north
property line, from 23 feet to 5 feet with Final Plan for a medical use
for property located at 2285 Sequoia Drive, in Kane County, Aurora
Illinois 60506.
A motion was made by Alderman O'Connor, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to
hold items 14-01056 and 14-01057 for consideration at the March 10, 2015 City
Council meeting. The motion carried.
14-01057 A Resolution Requesting approval of a Final Plat for a medical use
located at 2285 Sequoia Drive .
A motion was made by Alderman O'Connor, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to
hold items 14-01056 and 14-01057 for consideration at the March 10, 2015 City
Council meeting. The motion carried.
15-00089 A Resolution Authorizing ComEd to Bury the Proposed ComEd 12kv
Overhead Feeder W1133 Transmission Line Along Bilter Road from
Eola Road West to the Prairie Path in an Amount Estimated to be
$550,000.
Bill Wiet, Chief Development Officer, provided a brief update on the status of
the project for the Council. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns,
seconded by Alderman Saville to approve this resolution. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman
O'Connor
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REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
15-00145 Requesting approval of a Special Use for a parking lot for property at
779 Fulton Street (Sacred Heart Church of Aurora - 15-00145 /
AU23/3-14.322-Su - ES - Ward 2)
The above request was referred to the Planning Council.
REPORT
15-00129 Corporate Funds Investment Report - Fourth Quarter, 2014 .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bohman
to accept and file this report.
15-00142 Treasurer's Report - December 2014 .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine
to accept and file this report.
BILLS
15-00153 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: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman
O'Connor
ADJOURN
Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to adjourn the
meeting at 6:36 p.m. Motion carried by a voice vote.
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Alexandra E. K. Voigt
City Clerk
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Agenda
City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
City of Aurora Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Agenda - Final-revised
Tuesday
February 24, 2015
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2015
15-00110 Approval of the Minutes of the February 10, 2015 City Council Meeting.
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PRESENTATIONS
15-00152 Proclamation Recognizing Gonzalo Arroyo, Family Focus Executive Director
15-00092 Presentation of the Partnership for Safe Water's President's Award to the
Mayor and City Council...body
CONSENT AGENDA
15-00002 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 12 of McCarty
Center Subdivision for a Dunkin Donuts with a drive-thru located at 3999 75th
Street, Aurora, IL, 60504
15-00033 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement
with Wills Burke Kelsey Associates for providing engineering services for the
design of raingardens within the combined sewer system.
15-00036 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a three year Microsoft Enterprise
License renewal From CDW-G, Inc. for the MIS Division under the State of
Illinois Central Management Services contract in amount the amount of
$112,646.01 annually.
15-00050 A Resolution approving the use of professional services from Mr. Dennis M.
Smith for optical fiber infrastructure consulting services in an amount of $80.00
per hour not to exceed $40,000.00 annually for the MIS Division.
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15-00062 A Resolution authorizing a 5 year Lease Agreement with Key Government
Finance (Cisco) for Cisco Smartnet maintenance for the City's voice over IP
phone system.
15-00064 A Resolution to allow the Director of Purchasing to sign an agreement with Len
Cox & Sons Excavating of 1203 Theodore St. Crest Hill, IL 60403 for the
construction of the Lake St. Sewer Separation project in the amount of one
million two hundred twenty thousand six hundred seventy seven dollars and fifty
cents ($1,220,677.50)
15-00066 A Resolution to accept the Parts and Material Quotations for the Water and
Sewer Maintenance Division .
15-00067 A Resolution requesting approval to purchase 16 Cale CWT Daily Parking
Machines from Total Parking Solutions 2721Curtiss St. Downers Grove, IL
60515 for the RT 59 Transit Center in the amount not to exceed $200,000.00
15-00070 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing and City Clerk to enter into
an agreement with Wills Burke Kelsey Associates to provide construction
engineering services for the Lake Street Sewer Separation Project.
15-00071 An Ordinance Approving a Settlement Agreement for the Acquisition of 330
North Broadway Avenue, Aurora Illinois
15-00084 A Resolution to purchase a used 2014 Freightliner with a Century rollback car
carrier from Zip's Truck Equipment as a sole source in the amount of
$62,575.00.
15-00085 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: A.B.J., LLC d/b/a Belle Salle
Banquets, located at 1920 E. New York St.).
15-00087 A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Aurora and DuPage Properties Venture for Lots 502 and 503 of Butterfield
Center for Commerce and Industry
15-00112 A Resolution to award a Contract to Superior Excavating Company of P.O. Box
575, Channahon, IL 60410 for the East Galena Blvd. and New York St. Sewer
Separation from Root St. to Smith St. project in the amount of three million,
nine hundred forty seven thousand, and seventy nine dollars ($3,947,079.00) .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14-01056 An Ordinance Granting a Parking Setback Variance to the north property line,
from 23 feet to 5 feet with Final Plan for a medical use for property located at
2285 Sequoia Drive, in Kane County, Aurora Illinois 60506 .
14-01057 A Resolution Requesting approval of a Final Plat for a medical use located at
2285 Sequoia Drive.
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15-00089 A Resolution Authorizing ComEd to Bury the Proposed ComEd 12kv Overhead
Feeder W1133 Transmission Line Along Bilter Road from Eola Road West to
the Prairie Path in an Amount Estimated to be $550,000.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
15-00145 Requesting approval of a Special Use for a parking lot for property at 779
Fulton Street (Sacred Heart Church of Aurora - 15-00145 / AU23/3-14.322-Su -
ES - Ward 2)
REPORT
15-00129 Corporate Funds Investment Report - Fourth Quarter, 2014 .
15-00142 Treasurer's Report - December 2014 .
BILLS
15-00153 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
SPEAKERS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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