City Council
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · April 11, 2017
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
City of Aurora Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
April 11, 2017
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor O'Connor called the meeting to order and the roll was called at 6:06 pm
Present: 11 - 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 - Alderman Tina Bohman
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
appoint Officer Hornburg as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion
carried by voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS
17-00310 Proclamation in Recognition of "Young Latina Leaders Day" .
Mayor O'Connor read and presented a proclamation proclaiming "Young Latina
Leaders Day" in the City of Aurora. The Mayor introduced Jaqueline
Camacho-Ruiz, Founder and President, who introduced the board members
and dancers.
17-00238 Proclamation for Mayor's Day of Recognition for National Service.
Mayor O'Connor read and presented a proclamation for Mayor's Day of
Recognition for National Services and introduced Amanda Franze, AmeriCorps
Vista Team Member, Northern Illinois Food Bank.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
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17-00287 A Resolution Appointing Edgardo Perez to the Aurora Veterans
Advisory Council.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to
approve the Mayoral appointment as presented. This Resolution was approved
by the following vote:
Aye: 11 - 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: R17-102
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, for item number 17-00168 to be
removed and sent back to the Finance Committee. The motion carred by voice
vote.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 11 - 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
16-01175 A Resolution Authorizing Presence Saint Joseph Hospital to Provide
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the Period of January 1,
2017 through December 31, 2018 .
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R17-103
17-00162 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2017 City Wide
Resurfacing Projects to Builders Paving, LLC, 4413 Roosevelt Road,
Hillside, IL 60162 in the amount of $5,948,000.00 and to Appropriate
Motor Fuel Tax Funds, 17-00000-01-GM .
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R17-104
17-00168 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement for engineering services in the
amount of $28,678 with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly Inc. to rehabilitate
airfield signage and update pavement marking .
This Resolution was returned to the Finance Committee
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17-00213 A Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between
the City of Aurora and East Aurora School District No. 131 regarding
School Developmental Impact Fees
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R17-105
17-00215 A Resolution to Award the contract for the Tall Oaks Water Main
Replacement - Phase 1 project to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co., 4520
N. Osage, Norridge, IL 60706 in the amount of three hundred
seventy-two thousand, five hundred eighty-four dollars and
seventy-five cents ($372,584.75).
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R17-106
17-00230 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Utility Dynamics Corporation
for the Lot E Lighting Improvements, in the amount of $63,245.00.
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R17-107
17-00231 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with WBK Engineering, to provide
construction engineering services for various underground utility
improvement projects during the 2017 construction season, in an
amount not to exceed $169,553.60.
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R17-108
17-00234 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Procurement to purchase a
new Caterpillar Model 430F2 Backhoe Loader from Patten Cat for the
Water and Sewer Maintenance Division .
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R17-109
17-00235 A Resolution to authorize the acceptance of the Guaranteed Maximum
Price Proposal from R.C.Wegman for the construction of replacement
Aurora Fire Station # 7 in the amount not to exceed $4 ,000.000.00.
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R17-110
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17-00240 A Resolution Authorizing the annual Software Agreement with
Everbridge, Pasadena, CA in the amount of $38,900.00 for their
resident and staff notification platform .
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R17-111
17-00243 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement Cisco network
equipment and consulting services from Sentinel Technologies, Inc. in
the not-to-exceed amount of $712,500 for the Police Department and
Fire Station #8.
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R17-112
17-00244 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of Check Point Firewalls,
related software and peripherals, maintenance, and installation
services from Guardian Technologies, Inc., Aurora, Illinois in the
not-to-exceed amount of $163,045.00 for the Aurora Police
Department.
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R17-113
17-00265 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Procurement to Execute the
Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc .
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R17-114
17-00267 A Resolution to accept the bids for the 2017/2018 Electrical Materials
and Supplies for the Electrical Division.
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R17-115
17-00268 A Resolution Accepting the ComEd Customer Work Agreement for the
Relocation and Undergrounding of the Overhead Electric Utility Lines
for the ATC Regional Transportation Improvements Project
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R17-116
17-00270 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Easement and a
Stormwater Control Easement at 2435 Church Road, being located
east of Church Road and north of Corporate Boulevard .
This Resolution was approved
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Enactment No: R17-117
17-00271 An Ordinance Creating Article XII to Chapter 12 of the of the Aurora
City Code Regarding "Administrative Citations"
This Ordinance was adopted
Enactment No: O17-017
17-00272 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Right of Way for Church
Road for property located at 2435 Church Road, being east of Church
Road and north of Corporate Boulevard .
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R17-118
17-00275 A Resolution Authorizing the City of Aurora/Alderman Carl Franco to
Enter Into a Lease with West Aurora Plaza LLC for a Ward 5
Community Meeting Space.
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R17-119
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
17-00262 A Resolution Authorizing an Annual Action Plan Amendment (2015 -
#5) for the Community Development Block Grant Program - Aurora
Area Interfaith Food Pantry Vehicular/Pedestrian Safety Project .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to
approve the resolution as presented. This Resolution was approved by the
following vote:
Aye: 11 - 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: R17-120
BILLS
17-00322 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine
that the bills as presented be approved and paid. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 11 - 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
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SPEAKERS
There were no speakers present who wished to address members of the City
Council.
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, to
move to Closed Session at the conclusion of the City Council Meeting. The
motion carried.
Aye: 11 - 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 Garza, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that
this meeting of the City Council be adjourned. The motion carried by voice
vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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Sara Townsend
Acting 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
April 11, 2017
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PRESENTATIONS
17-00310 Proclamation in Recognition of "Young Latina Leaders Day" .
17-00238 Proclamation for Mayor's Day of Recognition for National Service.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
17-00287 A Resolution Appointing Edgardo Perez to the Aurora Veterans Advisory
Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
16-01175 A Resolution Authorizing Presence Saint Joseph Hospital to Provide An
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the Period of January 1, 2017 through
December 31, 2018.
17-00162 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2017 City Wide Resurfacing
Projects to Builders Paving, LLC, 4413 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162 in
the amount of $5,948,000.00 and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds,
17-00000-01-GM.
17-00168 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement for engineering services in the amount
of $28,678 with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly Inc. to rehabilitate airfield signage
and update pavement marking .
17-00213 A Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of
Aurora and East Aurora School District No. 131 regarding School
Developmental Impact Fees
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17-00215 A Resolution to Award the contract for the Tall Oaks Water Main Replacement -
Phase 1 project to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co., 4520 N. Osage, Norridge, IL
60706 in the amount of three hundred seventy-two thousand, five hundred
eighty-four dollars and seventy-five cents ($372,584.75).
17-00230 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Utility Dynamics Corporation for the
Lot E Lighting Improvements, in the amount of $63,245.00.
17-00231 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with WBK Engineering, to provide
construction engineering services for various underground utility improvement
projects during the 2017 construction season, in an amount not to exceed
$169,553.60.
17-00234 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Procurement to purchase a new
Caterpillar Model 430F2 Backhoe Loader from Patten Cat for the Water and
Sewer Maintenance Division .
17-00235 A Resolution to authorize the acceptance of the Guaranteed Maximum Price
Proposal from R.C.Wegman for the construction of replacement Aurora Fire
Station # 7 in the amount not to exceed $4 ,000.000.00.
17-00240 A Resolution Authorizing the annual Software Agreement with Everbridge,
Pasadena, CA in the amount of $38,900.00 for their resident and staff
notification platform .
17-00243 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement Cisco network equipment
and consulting services from Sentinel Technologies, Inc. in the not-to-exceed
amount of $712,500 for the Police Department and Fire Station #8.
17-00244 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of Check Point Firewalls, related
software and peripherals, maintenance, and installation services from Guardian
Technologies, Inc., Aurora, Illinois in the not-to-exceed amount of $163,045.00
for the Aurora Police Department.
17-00265 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Procurement to Execute the
Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc .
17-00267 A Resolution to accept the bids for the 2017/2018 Electrical Materials and
Supplies for the Electrical Division.
17-00268 A Resolution Accepting the ComEd Customer Work Agreement for the
Relocation and Undergrounding of the Overhead Electric Utility Lines for the
ATC Regional Transportation Improvements Project
17-00270 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Easement and a Stormwater
Control Easement at 2435 Church Road, being located east of Church Road
and north of Corporate Boulevard .
17-00271 An Ordinance Creating Article XII to Chapter 12 of the of the Aurora City Code
Regarding "Administrative Citations"
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17-00272 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Right of Way for Church Road for
property located at 2435 Church Road, being east of Church Road and north of
Corporate Boulevard.
17-00275 A Resolution Authorizing the City of Aurora/Alderman Carl Franco to Enter Into
a Lease with West Aurora Plaza LLC for a Ward 5 Community Meeting Space.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
17-00262 A Resolution Authorizing an Annual Action Plan Amendment (2015 - #5) for the
Community Development Block Grant Program - Aurora Area Interfaith Food
Pantry Vehicular/Pedestrian Safety Project .
BILLS
17-00322 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
SPEAKERS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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