City Council
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · April 10, 2018
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
April 10, 2018
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Irvin called the City Council meeting to order at 6:06 P.M. and the roll
was called.
Present: 12 - Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Bill Donnell,
Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa
Hart-Burns, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman
Judd Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor and
Mayor Richard Irvin
Absent: 1 - Alderman Ted Mesiacos
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018 AND TUESDAY, MARCH
27, 2018
18-0267 Approval of the Tuesday, March 13, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes .
A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns,
to approve and file the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice
vote.
18-0284 Approval of the Tuesday, March 27, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza,
that the minutes be approved and filed as presented. The motion carried by
voice vote.
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Officer Hornburg was appointed Sergeant at Arms for the meeting.
SPEAKERS
The following people addressed members of the City Council:
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Joan Solms spoke in opposition of the Pride Parade.
Prasanna Rajagopajan from the Lehigh Station Homeowners Association
spoke opposing a trolley system that would be funded by increasing taxes or
through the creation of a Special Service Area.
Vikram Baid, President of the Lehigh Station Homeowners Association, spoke
in opposition of any madated fee to residents for public transportion services in
the area.
John Burch spoke to request that the City of Aurora put out to bid for any
system upgrades or repairs for the City e-mail system.
Mary Ann Vincent spoke regarding the Water Street Mall requesting the City
not to remove the trees.
Lynne Johnson, Community Association of Plaza on New York President,
regarding a public transportation system that would charge a fee for use and
not to charge the residents in the area.
Margie Logman spoke regarding the research she has performed regarding the
economy, RiverEdge Park, needs of millenials, and structure of the
government.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Questions were asked by Alderman Hart-Burns regarding Item 18-0226 and Item
18-0264. Alex Voigt, Assistant Chief of Staff, answered the question regarding Item
18-0226.
Mayor Irvin asked Stephane Phifer, Director of Sustainability and Urban Planning, to
speak regarding Item 18-0264 regarding the condition of the trees in Water Street Mall.
Alderman Donnell also spoke regarding the plan for Water Street Mall. Questions from
Alderman Lopfchie were also answered.
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 Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco,
Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman
Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor
18-0107 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora
Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by downzoning
Property located at 1201 Dearborn Avenue from R-4 Two Family
Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O18-033
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18-0154 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the Savannah Crossing (TMK
Aurora Venture, LLC) Plan Description on 1.23 Acres for the Property
located at 2962 Kirk Road being north of Butterfield Road and west of
Kirk Road
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O18-034
18-0155 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 4 of Savannah Crossing
Subdivision located at 2962 Kirk Road being north of Butterfield Road
and west of Kirk Road for a Restaurant with a drive-through facility (2530)
use
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-077
18-0218 A Resolution approving the issuance of a Music Festival permit to the
Warehouse Church for Sunday, May 6th, 2018 at the Phillips Park
Pavilion area from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-078
18-0226 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 37, entitled "Preservation”, of the
Aurora Code of Ordinances to modify certain provisions therein
contained
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O18-035
18-0236 A Resolution authorizing purchase of Altosid Natular XRT tablets
insecticides from Clarke Mosquito Inc., St Charles, Illinois for the 2018
Mosquito Abatement Program in the amount of $30,933.52 for the
Division of Street Maintenance .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-079
18-0243 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of five (5) Bullard QXT Thermal
Imager bundles for the Aurora Fire Department from Dinges Fire
Company, Amboy IL. In the amount not to exceed $ 37,975.00 .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-080
18-0248 A Resolution to Award the contract for the 30" CMP Storm Sewer Cured
in Place Pipe Lining project to Benchmark Construction Co., Inc., 2260
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Southwind Blvd., Bartlett, IL 60103 in the amount of fifty-six thousand, five
hundred thirty dollars and zero cents ($56,530.00) .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-081
18-0250 A Resolution Reject All Bids for the Oakhurst Subdivision Sanitary
Manhole Inspection project for the Engineering Division .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-082
18-0257 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E-1 City of
Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Stolp
Avenue, LLC d/b/a Leland Legends Bar & Grill, located at 1 South
Stolp, Aurora, Illinois, 60506).
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-083
18-0259 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Wage and Insurance Rollover
Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 3298, Council 31
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
AFL/CIO October 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019 .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-084
18-0260 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Rollover Agreement Between the
City of Aurora and Local 1514, Council 31 American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO January 1, 2018 through
December 31, 2019.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-085
18-0264 A Resolution to accept a bid from Copenhaver Construction, Inc, 75
Koppie Drive, Gilberts, IL 60136 for the Water Street Mall Improvements
Project in the amount of $277,835 .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-086
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
18-0101 A Resolution requesting Professional Services from Crowe Horwath in
the amount of $90,000 .
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Alderman Mervine and Alderman Lofchie spoke voicing opposition to the item.
Alderman O'Connor spoke in favor of the item.
A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.
Aye: 7- Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville,
Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor
Nay: 4- Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg and Alderman
Lofchie
Enactment No: R18-087
18-0251 A Resolution Accepting the Proposal from Communities in Schools of
Aurora to Serve as Third Party Administrator for 2018 Summer Related
Youth Programs in the amount not to exceed $287,834 .
Dan Barreiro, Chief Community Service Officer, Karen Harkness, Communities in
Schools and Rachel Gilmour Shields, School District 129spoke regarding the item.
Alderman Saville spoke in favor of the item. Alderman Hart-Burns requested
information regarding the ability to expand the coverage. Alderman O'Connor spoke to
support the proposal.
A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Garza, that
this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco,
Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman
Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor
Nay: 1- Mayor Irvin
Enactment No: R18-088
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
18-0312 Requesting approval of a Final Plat for Unit 1 of Gramercy Square
Subdivision Being Vacant Land located on the east side of Commons
Drive south of 75th Street (M/I Homes of Chicago, LLC - 18-0312 /
NA28/4-18.038 - Fsd/Fpn - JM - Ward 8)
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
18-0313 Requesting approval of a Final Plat for Unit 2 of Gramercy Square
Subdivision Being Vacant Land located on the east side of Commons
Drive south of 75th Street (M/I Homes of Chicago, LLC - 18-0313 /
NA28/4-18.038 - Fsd/Fpn - JM - Ward 8)
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
18-0314 Requesting approval of a Final Plat for Unit 3 of Gramercy Square
Subdivision Being Vacant Land located on the east side of Commons
Drive south of 75th Street (M/I Homes of Chicago, LLC - 18-0314 /
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NA28/4-18.038 - Fsd/Fpn - JM - Ward 8)
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
18-0315 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Gramercy Square Subdivision
located on the east side of Commons Drive south of 75th Street for a
ROW Dwelling (Party Wall) (1130) Use (M/I Homes of Chicago, LLC -
18-0315 / NA28/4-18.038 - Fsd/Fpn - JM - Ward 8)
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
18-0316 Requesting approval of a Final Plat Revision subdividing Lot 6 of Diehl
Industrial Park Assessment Plat No. 2 located at 245 N Eola Road and
establishing Lots 1 and 2 of Scientel Solutions Subdivision (Scientel
Solutions, LLC - 18-0316 / NA08/1-18.014-Fsd/Fpn/R - TV - Ward 10)
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
18-0317 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 2 of Scientel Solutions
Subdivision located at 245 N Eola Road for an Office and
Communications Facility (4211) Use (Scientel Solutions, LLC - 18-0317
/ NA08/1-18.014-Fsd/Fpn/R - TV - Ward 10)
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
BILLS
18-0318 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bohman,
that this agenda item be approve and pay as amended. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco,
Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman
Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Lofchie, to
remove the bill from Odelson, Sterk, Ltd from the bills list and be voted upon
separately. The motion carried.
Aye: 7- Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman
Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Mayor Irvin
Nay: 5- Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Franco, Alderman Jenkins
and Alderman O'Connor
Corporation Counsel, Rick Veenstra, answered questions regarding the bill from
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Hart-Burns and Alderman Donnell.
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Alderman O'Connor spoke in favor of voting to pay the bill.
A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Garza, to
approve and pay the bill from Odelson, Sterk, Ltd. The motion carried.
Aye: 7- Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco,
Alderman Saville, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor
Nay: 4- Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg and Alderman
Lofchie
CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a Closed Session.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to
adjourn this meeting. The motion was carried by voice vote. The meeting
adjourned at 7:03 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-revised
Tuesday
April 10, 2018
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018 AND TUESDAY, MARCH
27, 2018
18-0267 Approval of the Tuesday, March 13, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes .
18-0284 Approval of the Tuesday, March 27, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes .
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
SPEAKERS
CONSENT AGENDA
18-0107 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning
Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by downzoning Property located
at 1201 Dearborn Avenue from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-3 One
Family Dwelling District
18-0154 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the Savannah Crossing (TMK Aurora
Venture, LLC) Plan Description on 1.23 Acres for the Property located at 2962
Kirk Road being north of Butterfield Road and west of Kirk Road
18-0155 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 4 of Savannah Crossing Subdivision
located at 2962 Kirk Road being north of Butterfield Road and west of Kirk Road
for a Restaurant with a drive-through facility (2530) use
18-0218 A Resolution approving the issuance of a Music Festival permit to the Warehouse
Church for Sunday, May 6th, 2018 at the Phillips Park Pavilion area from 9:30 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m.
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18-0226 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 37, entitled "Preservation”, of the Aurora Code
of Ordinances to modify certain provisions therein contained
18-0236 A Resolution authorizing purchase of Altosid Natular XRT tablets insecticides from
Clarke Mosquito Inc., St Charles, Illinois for the 2018 Mosquito Abatement
Program in the amount of $30,933.52 for the Division of Street Maintenance .
18-0243 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of five (5) Bullard QXT Thermal Imager
bundles for the Aurora Fire Department from Dinges Fire Company, Amboy IL. In
the amount not to exceed $ 37,975.00 .
18-0248 A Resolution to Award the contract for the 30" CMP Storm Sewer Cured in Place
Pipe Lining project to Benchmark Construction Co., Inc., 2260 Southwind Blvd.,
Bartlett, IL 60103 in the amount of fifty-six thousand, five hundred thirty dollars and
zero cents ($56,530.00) .
18-0250 A Resolution Reject All Bids for the Oakhurst Subdivision Sanitary Manhole
Inspection project for the Engineering Division .
18-0257 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E-1 City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: Stolp Avenue, LLC d/b/a Leland
Legends Bar & Grill, located at 1 South Stolp, Aurora, Illinois, 60506).
18-0259 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Wage and Insurance Rollover Agreement
Between the City of Aurora and Local 3298, Council 31 American Federation of
State, County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO October 1, 2017 through
December 31, 2019.
18-0260 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Rollover Agreement Between the City of
Aurora and Local 1514, Council 31 American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees AFL/CIO January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 .
18-0264 A Resolution to accept a bid from Copenhaver Construction, Inc, 75 Koppie Drive,
Gilberts, IL 60136 for the Water Street Mall Improvements Project in the amount of
$277,835.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
18-0101 A Resolution requesting Professional Services from Crowe Horwath in the amount
of $90,000.
18-0251 A Resolution Accepting the Proposal from Communities in Schools of Aurora to
Serve as Third Party Administrator for 2018 Summer Related Youth Programs in
the amount not to exceed $287,834 .
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
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18-0312 Requesting approval of a Final Plat for Unit 1 of Gramercy Square Subdivision
Being Vacant Land located on the east side of Commons Drive south of 75th
Street (M/I Homes of Chicago, LLC - 18-0312 / NA28/4-18.038 - Fsd/Fpn - JM -
Ward 8)
18-0313 Requesting approval of a Final Plat for Unit 2 of Gramercy Square Subdivision
Being Vacant Land located on the east side of Commons Drive south of 75th
Street (M/I Homes of Chicago, LLC - 18-0313 / NA28/4-18.038 - Fsd/Fpn - JM -
Ward 8)
18-0314 Requesting approval of a Final Plat for Unit 3 of Gramercy Square Subdivision
Being Vacant Land located on the east side of Commons Drive south of 75th
Street (M/I Homes of Chicago, LLC - 18-0314 / NA28/4-18.038 - Fsd/Fpn - JM -
Ward 8)
18-0315 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Gramercy Square Subdivision located on
the east side of Commons Drive south of 75th Street for a ROW Dwelling (Party
Wall) (1130) Use (M/I Homes of Chicago, LLC - 18-0315 / NA28/4-18.038 -
Fsd/Fpn - JM - Ward 8)
18-0316 Requesting approval of a Final Plat Revision subdividing Lot 6 of Diehl Industrial
Park Assessment Plat No. 2 located at 245 N Eola Road and establishing Lots 1
and 2 of Scientel Solutions Subdivision (Scientel Solutions, LLC - 18-0316 /
NA08/1-18.014-Fsd/Fpn/R - TV - Ward 10)
18-0317 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 2 of Scientel Solutions Subdivision
located at 245 N Eola Road for an Office and Communications Facility (4211) Use
(Scientel Solutions, LLC - 18-0317 / NA08/1-18.014-Fsd/Fpn/R - TV - Ward 10)
BILLS
18-0318 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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