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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 December 22, 2015 6:00 PM ROLL CALL The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:01 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 Mike Saville, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Lynne Johnson, Alderman Richard Irvin, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Alderman Carl Franco Absent: 1 - Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 8, 2015 15-01122 Approval of the Tuesday, December 8, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes. A Motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Bohman to approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting from December 8, 2015. This motion carried by a voice vote. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to appoint Ofc. Jeka as the Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Consent Agenda A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 22, 2015 follwoing vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Nay: 1- Alderman Johnson 15-00665 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Revision to extend use of the Six (6) Modular Classroom Units until July 31, 2016 on the Property located at 85 S. Constitution Drive This Ordinance was adopted Enactment No: O15-103 15-00965 A Resolution For the modernization of the City Hall elevator located at 44 E. Downer Place, in the amount of $158,265.84, from F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC Chicago, IL through the Naperville Job Order Contract Program . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-333 15-00970 A Resolution Authorizing the continued services of civilian fingerprint analysts Julie Smith and Gina Minetti as contractual consultants for the purpose of fingerprint analysis and identification for the Aurora Police Department. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-334 15-00972 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by Rezoning Property located at 232 Plum Street from R-4 Two Family Dwelling to R-3 One Family Dwelling This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: O15-104 15-01018 A Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding for the Future Creation of a Joint Emergency Telephone System Board between the City of Aurora and the City of Naperville . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-335 15-01023 An Ordinance Authorizing And Providing For The Abatement Of General Obligation Bond Tax Levies. 2015 Tax Levy Extension . This Ordinance was adopted. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 22, 2015 Enactment No: O15-105 15-01047 A Resolution to purchase nine (9) Masimo RAD 57 carbon monoxide monitoring devices from the Masimo Company in the amount of $48,122.95 for the Aurora Fire Department . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-336 15-01054 A Resolution to approve a purchase of a used 2012 Ford F550 with an Altec Electrical Aerial bucket for the Electrical Maintenance Division from Global Industries as a sole source in the amount of $48,000 .00 This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-337 15-01057 A Resolution approving an agreement with Accela, Inc. of San Ramon, California for their PublicStuff Customer Relationship Management (CRM) hosted solution in an annual amount of $27,000.00, and a one-time $6,000.00 data conversion fee . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-338 15-01058 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: The Stadium LLC d/b/a Wild Ram Grill & Pub, located at 1555 Butterfield Road, Aurora, Illinois, 60502.). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-339 15-01059 A Resolution Establishing the Maximum Number of Class F City of Aurora liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Rise Pies LLC, doing business as Rise Pies, 1690 Premium Outlets Blvd., Suite 1700 Aurora, 60502.) This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-340 15-01061 A Resolution to approve the lowest responsive responsible bid for the City Clerk Office remodel and the additional HVAC upgrades to R.C. Wegman Construction Company of Aurora, IL in the amount of $129,000, plus a 10% contingency to the agreed award amount. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-341 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 22, 2015 15-01064 A Resolution adopting unit price bids for the purchase of various water and sewer repair materials. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-342 15-01069 A Resolution for the approval of Total Facility Maintenance, Inc., Wood Dale, IL, A. Lindoo Building Maintenance LTD., Aurora, IL, and All Cleaners Inc., Willowbrook, IL as the lowest responsive responsible bidders for the janitorial contracts for the City of Aurora with the effective date of January 1, 2016. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-343 15-01070 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Sam and Larissa Melton for the property at 113 S. 4th Street (Sam and Larissa Melton - L15-01070 / AU27/1-15.288-HP/GR- JH - Ward 2) This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-344 15-01071 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Mary Anne Cummings for the property at 169 S. Lincoln Avenue (Mary Anne Cummings - L15-01071/ AU27/1-15.289-HP/GR - JH - Ward 2) This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-345 15-01072 A Resolution to accept Plumbing Service Bids for the Water and Sewer Maintenance Division. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-346 15-01074 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Michael Lord for the property at 238 Lawndale Avenue (Michael Lord- L15-01074 / AU15/3-15.290-HP/GR- JH - Ward 6 ) This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-347 15-01075 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Excess Liability and Cyber Liability Insurance for the Period of December 31, 2015 through December 31, 2016. City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 22, 2015 This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-348 15-01076 A Resolution Authorizing the Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, the Construction Engineering Agreement with HR Green, Inc. and the Appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Construction and Engineering Services, all related to the Eola Road Reconstruction - Montgomery to 87th Street Project #GB053 (Section # 10-00292-00-WR). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-349 15-01077 A Resolution Authorizing the Renewal Purchase of Property/Boiler-Machinery, Excess Workers Compensation, Crime and Fine Arts Insurance for the Period of December 31, 2015 through December 31, 2016. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-350 15-01079 A Resolution Establishing Application, License and Renewal Fees for Private Immobilization of Vehicles on Private Property in the City of Aurora This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-351 15-01080 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Mary and Brian Wells for the property at 418 Grand Avenue (Mary and Brian Wells- L15-01080 / AU22/1-15.291-HP/GR - JH - Ward 6) . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-352 15-01083 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Intergraph CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch), Intergaph RMS (Records Management System) and Xerox Firehouse RMS (Fire Records Management) Systems from Intergraph Corporation of Huntsville Alabama for a Purchase Amount Not to Exceed $5,288,000 as well as Signatory Authority for Related Contracts with Intergraph Corporation of Huntsville Alabama and Xerox Government Systems, LLC (Firehouse). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-353 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 22, 2015 15-01086 A Resolution for acceptance of improvements and waiving the maintenance period for the Kingdom Impact Center - 1631 Plum St . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-354 15-01089 A Resolution for acceptance of improvements and maintenance period for Gillerson's Grubbery - 33 W. New York St. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-355 15-01092 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for the Enbridge Pipeline Project . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-356 15-01093 A Resolution Authorizing Presence Saint Joseph Hospital to Provide An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the Period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-357 15-01095 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Land Purchase Contract for Vacant Property Located at the Southeast Corner of New York and River Street (PIN 15-22-302-020) This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-358 15-01099 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement in Support of the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau through the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-359 15-01100 A Resolution Superseding All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To and Amending Salary and Benefit Plans For Employees In The Non-Exempt Pay Plan. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-360 15-01101 A Resolution Superseding All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To and Amending Salary and Benefit Plans For Employees In The Executive City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 22, 2015 Pay Plan. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R15-361 15-01111 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 29, Article VII, Entitled "Criminal Nuisance Abatement". This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O15-108 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 15-01020 An Ordinance Levying Taxes For The City Of Aurora, Illinois For The Fiscal Year January 1,2015 Through December 31, 2015. Carie Ann Ergo, Chief Management Officer, spoke and presented a PowerPoint on this item. A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Mervine to allow the speakers to address City Council on this item. The motion carried by a voice vote. The following speakers addressed the Council: Mr. Roger Vernon addressed the City Council in regards to not approving the Levy Tax increase. Ms. Mariana Osoria, President of Family Focus, addressed the City Council to thank the council for including Family Focus in the Budget. Mr. Jim Schweizer addressed the City Council in favor of the Tax Levy Increase. Mr. Kurt Hillman addressed the City Council in regards to not approving the Levy Tax Increase. Ms. Theresa Shoemaker, Director of Communities in Schools, addressed the City Council to thank them for their support. Ms. Barb Swedberg addressed the City Council in regards to not increase the Tax Levy. Mr. Sebastian Chiu addressed the City Council to thank them for the opening of the New Library as well as many other services available to students in Aurora. Mr. Tony Martinez, Spokesman for the West Aurora School District, addressed the City Council to thank them for keeping the tax Levy leveled in the past several years. Mr. Jim Rabb addressed the council in support of the Levy Increase. Ms. May Smith addressed the City Council to thank them for all that has been done for the betterment of the City. Mr. Charlie Zine addressed City Council to thank the Staff and leadership of the City of Aurora. City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 22, 2015 Alderman Irvin addressed the Council and spoke briefly in regards to why the Tax Levy should not be approved. Alderman Irvin stated that he would be voting against the Tax Levy Increase. Mayor Weisner responded to Alderman Irvin in regards to his statement. Alderman Lynn Johnson addressed the Council to thank the Financial Committee, Mr. Caputo and his staff, for the work on the budget. She asked that the Council vote no on the Tax Levy Increase. Alderman O'Connor responded briefly to this item and stated he would be voting for the Tax Levy Increase. Alderman Mervine responded briefly in favor of the Tax Levy Increase. Alderman Franco responded briefly in favor of the Tax Levy Increase. Alderman Mesicacos responded briefly in favor of the Tax Levy Increase. Alderman Bugg responded briefly in favor of the Tax Levy Increases. Alderman Bohman responded briefly in favor of the Tax Levy Increase. Alderman Saville responded briefly in favor of the Tax Levy Increase. Alderman Donnell responded briefly in favor of the Tax Levy Increases. Mayor Weisner made some closing comments and asked that the roll be called for Vote. A motion was made by Alderman O'Connor, seconded by Alderman Saville, that this agenda item be adopted. The motion carried. Aye: 9- Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Nay: 2- Alderman Johnson and Alderman Irvin Enactment No: O15-106 15-01022 An Ordinance Levying Library Fund Taxes For The City Of Aurora, Illinois For The Fiscal Year January 1,2015 Through December 31, 2015. A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be adopted. The motion carried. Aye: 9- Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Nay: 2- Alderman Johnson and Alderman Irvin Enactment No: O15-107 City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 22, 2015 REPORT 15-01121 Treasurer's Report - November 2015 . This Reports/Studies was accepted and filed BILLS 15-01128 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that this agenda item be approve and pay. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco SPEAKERS CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Mervine to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote. City of Aurora Page 9