City Council
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · June 14, 2016
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
City of Aurora Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
June 14, 2016
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor called the City Council meeting to order at 6:04 P.M.
and the roll was called.
Present: 12 - 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
Absent: 1 - Mayor Tom Weisner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016
16-00538 Approval of the Tuesday, May 24, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burms, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
approve and file the minutes from the Tuesday, May 24 , 2016 City Council
Meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote.
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
appoint Officer Hornburg to be the Sergeant-At-Arms for the City Council
meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS
16-00496 2016 Bowl for Kids Sake Awards Presentation .
Eric Dhom, Program Manager at Big Brothers/Big Sisters, presented the
awards from the Bowl for Kids Sake Event.
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MAYORAL APPOINTMENT
16-00385 A Resolution Appointing Kathleen Flannery to "Sustainable Aurora"
(The Mayors Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board).
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-165
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine,
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
16-00152 A Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between
the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, the City of Aurora, and the
Aurora Township Highway Department regarding the replacement of
the bridge at Farnsworth Avenue and the Ronald Reagan Memorial
Tollway (I-88).
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-166
16-00353 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a
2016-2018 professional services agreement for water system leak
detection services with ADS Environmental Services, 935 W. Chestnut
Street, Suite 415, Chicago, IL 60642 for an amount not to exceed two
hundred thirty-six thousand, six hundred forty dollars and thirty-two
cents ($236,640.32), with extensions based on mutual agreement
between the City and the consultant .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-167
16-00354 A Resolution to reject the one bid received for the 2016 Stone Material
Bid for the Public Works Water and Sewer Division .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-168
16-00425 An Ordinance Approving the Second Commercial Real Estate Sales
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Contract for the sale of City-owned Property located at 2500 North
River Road, North Aurora, Illinois, Commonly Known as the Fox Valley
Golf Course
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O16-036
16-00429 An Ordinance Approving First Amendment to Ordinance O14-097, an
Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Redevelopment Agreement
with Fox Island Apartments LLC for Properties Located at 7 South
Stolp, 33-35 South Stolp, and 77 South Stolp Avenue
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O16-037
16-00431 An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year
Beginning January 1, 2015 and Ending December 31, 2015
(Amendment #2 for the 2015 Fiscal Year .
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O16-038
16-00436 A Resolution Approving a Music Festival permit to St. Nicholas
Church, 308 High St., for Saturday June 25th, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to
8:00 p.m., and Sunday June 26, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-169
16-00441 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for Phase II
Engineering Design Services with WBK Engineering LLC and
Santacruz Land Acquistion for the Aurora Transportation Center (ATC)
and Regional Enhancement Project.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-170
16-00445 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a New Golf Car Lease
Agreement for Phillips Park Golf Course .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-171
16-00453 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with H. Linden & Sons Sewer
& Water, Inc. for the Rosewood and North Avenues Sanitary Service
Replacement Project in the amount of one hundred twenty-four
thousand, eight hundred fifty-five dollars ($124,855.00).
This Resolution was approved.
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Enactment No: R16-172
16-00456 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the
Engineering Agreement with HR Green, Inc., Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute the Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the
State of Illinois, and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the
Montgomery Road Bridge Project, MFT #16-00315-00-BR .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-173
16-00461 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Redevelopment
Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Sandri Properties LLC for
Property Located at 115 West Indian Trail Road .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-174
16-00462 A Resolution Authorizing the City to apply for and accept an Illinois
Transportation Enhancement (ITEP) grant for the Aurora
Transportation Center (ATC) Regional Facility Enhancement Project
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-175
16-00473 A Resolution Ratifying Payment of $20,400.00 to Kelmscott
Communications for the design, printing and distribution of the final
edition of the 2015 Aurora Borealis newsletter for City of Aurora .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-176
16-00480 An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between
the City Of Aurora and the Fox Valley Park District Regarding Land
Conveyance and Contribution for Blues Island
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O16-039
16-00481 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Right of Way for Diehl Road
located along the property at the northwest corner of Diehl Road and
Eola Road
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-177
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NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to
suspend 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
16-00555 A Resolution Naming the Main Courtroom at the Aurora Branch Court
the "Judge Thomas E. Mueller Courtroom.”
Carie Anne Ergo, Chief Management Officer, spoke regarding the request from
Mayor Weisner to name the courtroom at the Aurora Branch Court for Judge Thomas
E. Mueller.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine,
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
Enactment No: R16-178
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
16-00522 Requesting approval of a Special Use for a Restaurant Drive-Thru Use
on the property located at 2626 Ogden Avenue (FHS Design + Build -
16-00522 / NA30/4-15.089-Su/Fpn/R - JH - Ward 8)
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
16-00523 Requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for the property located
at 2626 Ogden Avenue (FHS Design + Build - 16-00523 /
NA30/4-15.089-Su/Fpn/R - JH - Ward 8)
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
REPORT
16-00503 Corporate Funds Investment Report - First Quarter, 2016 .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns , seconded by Alderman Irvin, that
the report be accepted and filed. The motion carried by voice vote.
BILLS
16-00556 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
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A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine,
to approve and pay the bills as presented. 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
SPEAKERS
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bohman
to allow members of the public to address City Council. The motion carried by
a voice vote. The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Fran Caffee spoke regarding the need for the City to have public recycling
containers in the downtown area.
Richard Korthauer spoke regarding a request for sidewalks along busy streets.
Linda Cole spoke regarding the City of Aurora aggregation of electric energy.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a closed session after the meeting.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns , seconded by Alderman Mervine,
that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by voice vote. The meeting
adjourned at 6:34 P.M.
Submitted by: _______________________________________________
Wendy McCambridge, 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
June 14, 2016
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016
16-00538 Approval of the Tuesday, May 24, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PRESENTATIONS
16-00496 2016 Bowl for Kids Sake Awards Presentation .
MAYORAL APPOINTMENT
16-00385 A Resolution Appointing Kathleen Flannery to "Sustainable Aurora" (The
Mayors Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board).
CONSENT AGENDA
16-00152 A Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Illinois
State Toll Highway Authority, the City of Aurora, and the Aurora Township
Highway Department regarding the replacement of the bridge at Farnsworth
Avenue and the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88).
16-00353 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a 2016-2018
professional services agreement for water system leak detection services with
ADS Environmental Services, 935 W. Chestnut Street, Suite 415, Chicago, IL
60642 for an amount not to exceed two hundred thirty-six thousand, six
hundred forty dollars and thirty-two cents ($236,640.32), with extensions based
on mutual agreement between the City and the consultant .
16-00354 A Resolution to reject the one bid received for the 2016 Stone Material Bid for
the Public Works Water and Sewer Division .
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16-00425 An Ordinance Approving the Second Commercial Real Estate Sales Contract
for the sale of City-owned Property located at 2500 North River Road, North
Aurora, Illinois, Commonly Known as the Fox Valley Golf Course
16-00429 An Ordinance Approving First Amendment to Ordinance O14-097, an
Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Redevelopment Agreement with Fox
Island Apartments LLC for Properties Located at 7 South Stolp, 33-35 South
Stolp, and 77 South Stolp Avenue
16-00431 An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning
January 1, 2015 and Ending December 31, 2015 (Amendment #2 for the 2015
Fiscal Year.
16-00436 A Resolution Approving a Music Festival permit to St. Nicholas Church, 308
High St., for Saturday June 25th, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and
Sunday June 26, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
16-00441 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for Phase II Engineering
Design Services with WBK Engineering LLC and Santacruz Land Acquistion for
the Aurora Transportation Center (ATC) and Regional Enhancement Project.
16-00445 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a New Golf Car Lease Agreement
for Phillips Park Golf Course .
16-00453 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with H. Linden & Sons Sewer & Water,
Inc. for the Rosewood and North Avenues Sanitary Service Replacement
Project in the amount of one hundred twenty-four thousand, eight hundred
fifty-five dollars ($124,855.00).
16-00456 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the Engineering
Agreement with HR Green, Inc., Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Local
Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, and to
Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Montgomery Road Bridge Project,
MFT #16-00315-00-BR.
16-00461 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Redevelopment Agreement
Between the City of Aurora and Sandri Properties LLC for Property Located at
115 West Indian Trail Road .
16-00462 A Resolution Authorizing the City to apply for and accept an Illinois
Transportation Enhancement (ITEP) grant for the Aurora Transportation Center
(ATC) Regional Facility Enhancement Project
16-00473 A Resolution Ratifying Payment of $20,400.00 to Kelmscott Communications
for the design, printing and distribution of the final edition of the 2015 Aurora
Borealis newsletter for City of Aurora .
16-00480 An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City
Of Aurora and the Fox Valley Park District Regarding Land Conveyance and
Contribution for Blues Island
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16-00481 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Right of Way for Diehl Road located
along the property at the northwest corner of Diehl Road and Eola Road
NEW BUSINESS
16-00555 A Resolution Naming the Main Courtroom at the Aurora Branch Court the
"Judge Thomas E. Mueller Courtroom.”
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
16-00522 Requesting approval of a Special Use for a Restaurant Drive-Thru Use on the
property located at 2626 Ogden Avenue (FHS Design + Build - 16-00522 /
NA30/4-15.089-Su/Fpn/R - JH - Ward 8)
16-00523 Requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for the property located at 2626
Ogden Avenue (FHS Design + Build - 16-00523 / NA30/4-15.089-Su/Fpn/R -
JH - Ward 8)
REPORT
16-00503 Corporate Funds Investment Report - First Quarter, 2016 .
BILLS
16-00556 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
SPEAKERS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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