City Council
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · May 12, 2015
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
City of Aurora Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
May 12, 2015
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
The City Council Meeting was called to order at 6:06 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 Mike Saville,
Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman
Edward Bugg, Alderman Lynne Johnson, Alderman Richard Irvin,
Alderman Bob O'Connor and Alderman Carl Franco
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF TUESDAY APRIL 28, 2015 AND
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015
15-00379 Approval of the Tuesday, April 28, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Saville, to
approve the minutes of the Tuesday, April 28, 2015 City Council Meeting. The
motion carried by a voice vote.
Aye: 9- Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman
Irvin and Alderman O'Connor
Abstain: 3- Alderman Bohman, Alderman Hart-Burns and Alderman Franco
15-00419 Approval of the Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Special City Council Minutes .
A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Saville, to
approve the minutes of the Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Special City Council Meeting.
The motion carried by a voice vote.
Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson and Alderman Irvin
Abstain: 2- Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
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APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
appoint Ofc. Hornburg as the Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion
carried by a voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS
15-00357 Grand Marshal for the 2015 Memorial Day Parade
Mayor Weisner presented a Proclamation to Joe and Helen Rippinger, naming them
the Grand Marshalls of the 2015 Memorial Day Parade.
15-00426 Presentation by Aurora Public Library.
John Savage, Chairman of the Aurora Public Library Board, provided a presentation
on the new Aurora Public Library to the City Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin 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 Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor
and Alderman Franco
15-00111 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Preliminary Plan and Plat
and Granting associated Variances for property located on north side
of Ferry Road, west of Route 59, and south of Butterfield Road,
Aurora, IL
This Resolution was approved.
15-00117 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Sign District for Chicago
Premium Outlets located at 1650 Premium Outlet Boulevard in Kane
County, Aurora Illinois 60502
This Ordinance was adopted.
15-00145 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Non-Residential
Parking Use on the Property located at 779 Fulton Street, Aurora,
Illinois, 60505
This Ordinance was adopted.
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15-00235 A Resolution Approving the Revision to the Final Plat for Unit 2 of
Butterfield East Subdivision being vacant Land located on the north
side of Ferry Road, west of Duke Parkway, Aurora, Illinois
This Resolution was approved.
15-00270 A Resolution Authorizing Well Maintenance Services for Well No. 27
for the Water Production Division.
This Resolution was approved.
15-00305 A Resolution to approve the issuance of a Music Festival permit to
Two Brothers for the Summer Festival to be held at Two Brothers on
Friday, June 26, Saturday, June 27 and Sunday , June 28, 2015.
This Resolution was approved.
15-00330 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan and Granting associated Variance
on Lot 1 & Lot 2 of Butterfield East Subdivision, Unit 2 located on north
side of Ferry Road, west of Duke Parkway, Aurora, Illinois
This Resolution was approved.
15-00339 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Easement on Lot 24 of
Hometown Farnsworth Phase 1 .
This Resolution was approved.
15-00347 A Resolution Approving the 2015 Neighborhood Festival Fund
Program in the Amount of $29,650.
This Resolution was approved.
15-00349 A Resolution approving a right of way agreement with Presence Health
for the southeast corner of Highland Avenue and Sullivan Road .
This Resolution was approved.
15-00359 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to enter a contract with KLF
Enterprises of Markham, Illinois for the Demolition and Site
Restoration of 330-334 North Broadway .
This Resolution was approved.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15-00217 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area
Number #184 Rush-Copley Medical Center (Main Entrance, Surgery,
Parking) Kane County, in the City of Aurora and Providing for a Public
Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith
This Ordinance was held in council
15-00316 An Ordinance authorizing and providing for the issuance of
$28,035,000.00 aggregate principal amount of Waterworks and
Sewerage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2015-B, of the City of
Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois, for the
purpose of refunding certain outstanding revenue bonds of said City
relating to the combined waterworks and sewerage system of said
City, prescribing all the details of said bonds, confirming the sale of
said bonds, providing for the collection, segregation and distribution of
the revenues of the combined waterworks and sewerage system of
said City in relation thereto, and related matters .
Brian Caputo, Chief Financial Officer, provided updated information on this item to
the City Council.
This Ordinance was adopted
NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, that
this agenda item be Suspended the Rules. The motion carried.
Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor
and Alderman Franco
15-00414 A Resolution Approving the Appointment of Robert J. O'Connor as
Mayor Pro-Tem.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, that
this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.
Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor
and Alderman Franco
15-00421 A Resolution Approving the Appointment of City Council Committee
Members.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, that
this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.
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Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor
and Alderman Franco
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
15-00404 Requesting a revision to Aurora's Comprehensive Plan for property
located at 2570, 2760 and 2700 Orchard-Gateway Road (Deerpath
Commerce Center, Unit 2 - L15-00404 / SG01/4-15.131-COMP - TV -
Ward 5)
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
15-00405 Requesting a Plan Description Revision for Lot 7 of Deerpath
Commerce Center Subdivision, Unit 2 (Conor Commercial Real Estate
- L15-00405 / SG01/4-14.330-Su/Ppn/Psd/R - TV - Ward 5)
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
15-00406 Requesting a Preliminary Plan and Plat Revision for Lots 5, 6, and 7 of
Deerpath Commerce Center Subdivision, Unit 2 (Conor Commercial
Real Estate - L15-00406 / SG01/4-14.330-Su/Ppn/Psd/R - TV Ward
5)
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
15-00407 Requesting approval of a Final Plat Revision for Lots 5, 6, and 7 of
Deerpath Commerce Center Subdivision, Unit 2 (Conor Commercial
Real Estate - L15-00407 / SG01/4-15.088-Fpn/Fsd/R - TV - Ward 5)
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
15-00408 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lots 5, 6, and 7 of Deerpath
Commerce Center Subdivision, Unit 2 (Conor Commercial Real Estate
- L15-00408 / SG01/4-15.088-Fpn/Fsd/R - TV - Ward 5)
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
15-00409 Requesting approval of a Final Plan with a setback variance for the
property at 2605-2621 Beverly Drive in Aurora Corporate Center
(Aurora Corporate Center Development Company - L15-00409 /
AU01/2-15.024-Fpn/V - TV - Ward 1)
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
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REPORT
15-00400 Corporate Funds Investment Report - First Quarter, 2015 .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to
accept and file this report. The motion carried by a voice vote.
BILLS
15-00415 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman
O'Connor, to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried.
Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor
and Alderman Franco
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, that
at the close of this meeting, the City Council go into a Closed Session
pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) of the Open Meetings Act, and that the City
Clerk be directed to record the vote of each Alderman on this motion. The
motion carried.
Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor
and Alderman Franco
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
adjourn the meeting at 6:44 p.m. The 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
May 12, 2015
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF TUESDAY APRIL 28, 2015 AND
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015
15-00379 Approval of the Tuesday, April 28, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes.
15-00419 Approval of the Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Special City Council Minutes .
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PRESENTATIONS
15-00250 Proclamation Declaring May 16 - 22, 2015 as National Safe Boating Week
15-00357 Grand Marshal for the 2015 Memorial Day Parade
15-00426 Presentation by Aurora Public Library.
CONSENT AGENDA
15-00111 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Preliminary Plan and Plat and
Granting associated Variances for property located on north side of Ferry Road,
west of Route 59, and south of Butterfield Road, Aurora, IL
15-00117 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Sign District for Chicago Premium Outlets
located at 1650 Premium Outlet Boulevard in Kane County, Aurora Illinois
60502
15-00145 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Non-Residential Parking Use
on the Property located at 779 Fulton Street, Aurora, Illinois, 60505
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15-00235 A Resolution Approving the Revision to the Final Plat for Unit 2 of Butterfield
East Subdivision being vacant Land located on the north side of Ferry Road,
west of Duke Parkway, Aurora, Illinois
15-00270 A Resolution Authorizing Well Maintenance Services for Well No. 27 for the
Water Production Division.
15-00305 A Resolution to approve the issuance of a Music Festival permit to Two
Brothers for the Summer Festival to be held at Two Brothers on Friday , June
26, Saturday, June 27 and Sunday , June 28, 2015.
15-00330 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan and Granting associated Variance on Lot 1
& Lot 2 of Butterfield East Subdivision, Unit 2 located on north side of Ferry
Road, west of Duke Parkway, Aurora, Illinois
15-00339 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Easement on Lot 24 of
Hometown Farnsworth Phase 1 .
15-00347 A Resolution Approving the 2015 Neighborhood Festival Fund Program in the
Amount of $29,650.
15-00349 A Resolution approving a right of way agreement with Presence Health for the
southeast corner of Highland Avenue and Sullivan Road .
15-00359 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to enter a contract with KLF
Enterprises of Markham, Illinois for the Demolition and Site Restoration of
330-334 North Broadway .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15-00217 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number
#184 Rush-Copley Medical Center (Main Entrance, Surgery, Parking) Kane
County, in the City of Aurora and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other
Procedures in Connection Therewith
15-00316 An Ordinance authorizing and providing for the issuance of $___________
aggregate principal amount of Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Refunding
Bonds, Series 2015-B, of the City of Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Will and Kendall
Counties, Illinois, for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding revenue
bonds of said City relating to the combined waterworks and sewerage system
of said City, prescribing all the details of said bonds, confirming the sale of said
bonds, providing for the collection, segregation and distribution of the revenues
of the combined waterworks and sewerage system of said City in relation
thereto, and related matters .
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NEW BUSINESS
15-00414 A Resolution Approving the Appointment of Robert J. O'Connor as Mayor
Pro-Tem.
15-00421 A Resolution Approving the Appointment of City Council Committee Members.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
15-00404 Requesting a revision to Aurora's Comprehensive Plan for property located at
2570, 2760 and 2700 Orchard-Gateway Road (Deerpath Commerce Center -
L15-00404 / SG01/4-15.131-COMP - TV - Ward 5)
15-00405 Requesting a Plan Description Revision for Lot 7 of Deerpath Commerce
Center Subdivision, Unit 2 (Conor Commercial Real Estate - L15-00405 /
SG01/4-14.330-Su/Ppn/Psd/R - TV - Ward 5)
15-00406 Requesting a Preliminary Plan and Plat Revision for Lots 5, 6, and 7 of
Deerpath Commerce Center Subdivision, Unit 2 (Conor Commercial Real
Estate - L15-00406 / SG01/4-14.330-Su/Ppn/Psd/R - TV Ward 5)
15-00407 Requesting approval of a Final Plat Revision for Lots 5, 6, and 7 of Deerpath
Commerce Center Subdivision, Unit 2 (Conor Commercial Real Estate -
L15-00407 / SG01/4-15.088-Fpn/Fsd/R - TV - Ward 5)
15-00408 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lots 5, 6, and 7 of Deerpath Commerce
Center Subdivision, Unit 2 (Conor Commercial Real Estate - L15-00408 /
SG01/4-15.088-Fpn/Fsd/R - TV - Ward 5)
15-00409 Requesting approval of a Final Plan with a setback variance for the property at
2605-2621 Beverly Drive in Aurora Corporate Center (Aurora Corporate Center
Development Company - L15-00409 / AU01/2-15.024-Fpn/V - TV - Ward 1)
REPORT
15-00400 Corporate Funds Investment Report - First Quarter, 2015 .
BILLS
15-00415 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
SPEAKERS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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