City Council
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · March 10, 2015
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
City of Aurora Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
March 10, 2015
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:10 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
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24, 2015
15-00160 Approval of the Tuesday, February 24, 2015 City Council Meeting
Minutes.
Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Mervine to approve the
minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 24, 2015. Motion carried by a
voice 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
Abstain: 1- Alderman Mesiacos
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine
to appoint Ofc. Sam Aguirre as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion
carried by a voice vote.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville 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
15-00026 A Resolution requesting approval of Final Plat and Plan for Bowman
Corporate Center Unit One Second Resubdivision located at 2245
Sequoia Drive.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R15-046
15-00030 A Resolution approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 1 of Copley
East Subdivision located at 1310 Waterford Drive, Aurora, Illinois
60504
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R15-047
15-00044 A Resolution approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 2 of
Roundhouse Subdivision located at 111 N. Broadway Ave, Aurora,
Illinois, 60505
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R15-048
15-00088 A Resolution to approve the purchase a 2016 GMC 3500 cargo van for
the Police Department from Coffman Truck Sales in the amount of
$26,547.00
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R15-049
15-00091 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security
for 12 Hill Ave Gas Station .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R15-050
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15-00095 A Resolution ratifying payment of $27,111.68 to J.U.L.I.E. Inc. for the
generation and distribution of utility location requests to the City of
Aurora.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R15-051
15-00099 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing and the City Clerk
to enter into an agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. to
provide Construction Engineering Services on the Redwood Drive
Water Main Replacement Project.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R15-052
15-00100 A Resolution to allow the Director of Purchasing to sign an agreement
with Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. of 4520 N. Osage in Norridge, IL
60706 for construction of the Lafayette St. Water Main Replacement
project in the amount of two hundred twenty eight thousand two
hundred twenty four dollars and fifty cents ($228,224.50) .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R15-053
15-00103 A Resolution to allow the Director of Purchasing to sign an agreement
with Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. of 4520 N. Osage in Norridge, IL
60706 for construction of the Redwood Drive Water Main
Replacement project in the amount of four hundred twenty eight
thousand six hundred eighteen dollars and fifty cents ($428,618.50).
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R15-054
15-00113 A Resolution to accept the bid from Abbey Paving for the Aurora
Transportation Center's concrete sidewalk and light base replacement
including new electrical conduit and wire in the amount of $98,391.30
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R15-055
15-00114 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing and the City Clerk
to enter into an agreement with Thomas Engineering Group to provide
Construction Engineering Services for the East Galena Blvd Sewer
Separation Project.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R15-056
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15-00115 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
agreement with H.R. Greene, Inc., 8 E. Galena Blvd. Suite 305,
Aurora, IL for Engineering Services for the Indian Trail Road (Orchard
Road to Edgelawn Drive) Resurfacing Project, MFT Section #
15-00305-00-RS, and the City Clerk to sign the associated Motor Fuel
Tax Resolution.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R15-057
15-00121 A Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to a 2014 CDBG
Subrecipient Agreement for Visiting Nurses Association Healthcare,
Inc. (VNA), to Allow for the Completion of a Demonstration Kitchen
and Classroom.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R15-058
15-00136 A Resolution to Award a Contract to H. Linden & Sons Sewer & Water,
Inc. of 722 E. South Street, Unit D, Plano, IL 60545 for the 2015 Storm
Sewer Extensions Project - Fourth Street, Ashland Avenue to Simms
Street.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R15-059
15-00137 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Stipulated Agreement
with the Illinois Commerce Commission and Wisconsin Central Limited
for the grade crossing improvements at Montgomery Road
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R15-060
15-00139 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amended Phase 2
Local Agency Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation
for the McCoy and Commons Signal Modernization and Interconnect.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R15-061
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15-00140 A Resolution authorizing an extended hour of sale and consumption of
alcoholic liquor for Liquor License classifications A, B, E and F on
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 only, upon approval by the Local Liquor
Control Commissioner.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R15-062
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15-00141 An Ordinance providing for the issuance of $6,690,000 aggregate
principal amount of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series
2015-A, of the City of Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Kendall and Will
Counties, Illinois, confirming the sale thereof, and providing for the levy
and collection of a direct annual tax for the payment of the principal of
and interest on said bonds.
Brian Caputo, Chief Financial Officer, provided a brief update on the bidding process
to the Council. The Aldermen expressed appreciation to Mr. Caputo and the Finance
Department.
A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns 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: O15-003
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.
Bill Wiet, Chief Development Officer, provided an update on this item. The Aldermen
expressed appreciation to city staff and Dryer Medical Clinic for their hard work and
collaboration on this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns 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: O15-004
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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 Hart-Burns, 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: R15-063
BILLS
15-00188 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
SPEAKERS
Karina Garcia of the Aurora Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce addressed the
council.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to
allow a speaker to address the City Council. The motion carried by voice vote.
ADJOURN
Alderman Peters moved, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, to adjourn the
meeting at 6:28 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
Tuesday
March 10, 2015
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24, 2015
15-00160 Approval of the Tuesday, February 24, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes.
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
CONSENT AGENDA
15-00026 A Resolution requesting approval of Final Plat and Plan for Bowman Corporate
Center Unit One Second Resubdivision located at 2245 Sequoia Drive.
15-00030 A Resolution approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 1 of Copley East
Subdivision located at 1310 Waterford Drive, Aurora, Illinois 60504
15-00044 A Resolution approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 2 of Roundhouse
Subdivision located at 111 N. Broadway Ave, Aurora, Illinois, 60505
15-00088 A Resolution to approve the purchase a 2016 GMC 3500 cargo van for the
Police Department from Coffman Truck Sales in the amount of $26,547.00
15-00091 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for 12 Hill
Ave Gas Station.
15-00095 A Resolution ratifying payment of $27,111.68 to J.U.L.I.E. Inc. for the
generation and distribution of utility location requests to the City of Aurora .
15-00099 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing and the City Clerk to enter
into an agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. to provide Construction
Engineering Services on the Redwood Drive Water Main Replacement Project.
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15-00100 A Resolution to allow the Director of Purchasing to sign an agreement with
Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. of 4520 N. Osage in Norridge, IL 60706 for
construction of the Lafayette St. Water Main Replacement project in the
amount of two hundred twenty eight thousand two hundred twenty four dollars
and fifty cents ($228,224.50) .
15-00103 A Resolution to allow the Director of Purchasing to sign an agreement with
Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. of 4520 N. Osage in Norridge, IL 60706 for
construction of the Redwood Drive Water Main Replacement project in the
amount of four hundred twenty eight thousand six hundred eighteen dollars and
fifty cents ($428,618.50).
15-00113 A Resolution to accept the bid from Abbey Paving for the Aurora Transportation
Center's concrete sidewalk and light base replacement including new electrical
conduit and wire in the amount of $98,391.30
15-00114 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing and the City Clerk to enter
into an agreement with Thomas Engineering Group to provide Construction
Engineering Services for the East Galena Blvd Sewer Separation Project.
15-00115 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement
with H.R. Greene, Inc., 8 E. Galena Blvd. Suite 305, Aurora, IL for Engineering
Services for the Indian Trail Road (Orchard Road to Edgelawn Drive)
Resurfacing Project, MFT Section # 15-00305-00-RS, and the City Clerk to sign
the associated Motor Fuel Tax Resolution.
15-00121 A Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to a 2014 CDBG Subrecipient
Agreement for Visiting Nurses Association Healthcare, Inc. (VNA), to Allow for
the Completion of a Demonstration Kitchen and Classroom .
15-00136 A Resolution to Award a Contract to H. Linden & Sons Sewer & Water, Inc. of
722 E. South Street, Unit D, Plano, IL 60545 for the 2015 Storm Sewer
Extensions Project - Fourth Street, Ashland Avenue to Simms Street.
15-00137 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Stipulated Agreement with the
Illinois Commerce Commission and Wisconsin Central Limited for the grade
crossing improvements at Montgomery Road
15-00139 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amended Phase 2 Local
Agency Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the McCoy
and Commons Signal Modernization and Interconnect.
15-00140 A Resolution authorizing an extended hour of sale and consumption of
alcoholic liquor for Liquor License classifications A, B, E and F on Tuesday,
March 17, 2015 only, upon approval by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner .
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15-00141 An Ordinance providing for the issuance of $6,810,000 aggregate principal
amount of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2015-A, of the City of
Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Kendall and Will Counties, Illinois, confirming the sale
thereof, and providing for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax for the
payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds.
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.
BILLS
15-00188 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
SPEAKERS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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