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City Hall - 2nd Floor City of Aurora Council Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday April 24, 2018 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the City Council meeting to order at 6:05 P.M. and the roll was called. Present: 11 - Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Judd Lofchie, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Mayor Richard Irvin Absent: 2 - Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns and Alderman Sherman Jenkins PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018 18-0341 Approval of the Tuesday, April 10, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes . A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Garza, to approve and file the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice vote with an abstention by Alderman Mesiacos. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Franco to appoint Officer Hornburg as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote. PRESENTATIONS 18-0319 Presentation in Recognition of the Marmion Wrestlers' State Win . This Recognition was discussed and filed 18-0343 Arbor Day Presentation City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 24, 2018 This Presentation was discussed and filed 18-0367 Presentation for Community Partnership between City of Aurora and Rush Copley for Health and Wellness. This Presentation was discussed and filed SPEAKERS The following speaker addressed members of the City Council: Joan Solms spoke against the Pride Parade. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Franco to remove Item 18-0298 from the Consent Agenda and place under Unfinished Business section of the agenda for the purpose of further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8- Alderman Bohman, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor Nay: 1- Alderman Garza Abstain: 1- Alderman Mesiacos Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Bugg, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor 17-01173 An Ordinance Granting Revisions to the Special Use Permit for Parts of Lot 3 and Lot 4 of West Aurora Plaza Subdivision located at 1971 W. Galena Boulevard from B-2(S) General Retail District with a Special Use Planned Development to B-2(S) General Retail District with a Special Use for a Special Purpose Recreational Institution (5200) use This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O18-036 18-0128 A Resolution amending the contract for the Hexagon systems from Integraph Corporation of Huntsville Alabama for an additional amount not City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 24, 2018 to exceed $128,432.01 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-089 18-0222 A Resolution Authorizing Ward 10 Residential Grant Program This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-090 18-0239 A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Aurora and the Aurora Public Library to maintain the original documentation regarding the official actions of the Aurora City Council dated 1857-1983. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-091 18-0247 A Resolution to purchase a replacement 2018 Ford Utility Police Interceptor from Currie Motors 9423 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort, IL in the amount of $30,973.00. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-092 18-0253 A Resolution consenting to an Aviation Agreement between CG Aviation, Inc. and the City of Aurora. . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-093 18-0254 A Resolution The Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council is requesting permission to stage the 46th annual Heritage Parade on State Route 25 , Sunday, July 29, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-094 18-0261 An Ordinance Annexing the Property Located at 619 Parker Avenue to the City of Aurora, Illinois 60505. (Wilson Perez - 18-0261 / AU34/2-18.053-A - SB - Ward 3) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O18-037 18-0263 A Resolution Approving a Real Estate Sale Contract between the City of Aurora and Harner Family Properties, Inc. for Sale of Parcels 10-2 and City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 24, 2018 11-2 of the Aurora Municipal Airport . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-095 18-0266 A Resolution to accept the low bid from Advantage Chevrolet for two cargo vans in the amount of $49,635.00 for the Central Services and Police Patrol Divisions. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-096 18-0287 A Resolution to Award the contract for the Root Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements project to H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc., 722 E. South St., Unit D, Plano, IL 60545 in the amount of sixty -seven thousand, seven hundred twenty -five dollars and zero cents ($67 ,725.00). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-097 18-0294 A Resolution Authorizing the City of Aurora to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Will County that will allow the City of Aurora to host electronic recycling events . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-098 18-0296 A Resolution Consenting to an Operator Contract between Eclipse Aerospace, Inc and the City of Aurora . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-099 18-0297 A Resolution to Award the contract for the 77 S. Broadway Ave. Parking Structure & 65 Water St. Demolition Project to Performance Construction & Engineering, LLC, 217 W. John Street, Plano, IL 60545 in the amount of five hundred seven -eight thousand dollars and zero cents ($578,000.00). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-100 18-0299 A Resolution to purchase a used 2006 John Deere 9220 agricultural tractor for the Aurora Municipal Airport from RDO Equipment, as a sole source, for $125,870.00 . This Resolution was approved. City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 24, 2018 Enactment No: R18-101 18-0301 A Resolution requesting approval to stage the City of Aurora 4th of July Parade utilizing State Route 25 on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 10:00 am to Noon. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-102 18-0303 A Resolution to purchase a used 2005 International dump truck as a sole source from Elgin Township Road District for $30,000.00. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-103 18-0306 A Resolution Authorizing the Ward 1 Business Grant Program with current guidelines . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-104 18-0309 An Ordinance Reserving 2018 Volume Cap in connection with Private Activity Bond Issues, and related matters. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O18-038 18-0329 A Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of data cabling at the Development Services Center from Cipher Technology Solutions, Montgomery, IL in the amount of $78,168.00. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-105 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 18-0304 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #194 Poly USA, Inc. Vacant Lot 15-16-177-011, Kane County, in the City of Aurora and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith . Mayor Irvin opened the public hearing. He asked if there were any speakers present to speak during the public hearing. There being no speakers a motion was made by Alderman Donnell, seconded by Alderman Mervine to close the public hearing. The motion carried by a voice vote. A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Saville, that this agenda item be adopted. The motion carried. City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 24, 2018 Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: O18-039 18-0305 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #195 PAS Plaza Vacant Lots Southwest Corner Farnsworth Avenue and Butterfield Road, Kane County, in the City of Aurora and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith". Mayor Irvin opened the public hearing. He asked if there were any speakers present to speak during the public hearing. There being no speakers a motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bugg to close the public hearing. The motion carried by a voice vote. A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be adopted. The motion carried. Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: O18-040 18-0298 A Resolution authorizing the execution of memoranda of understanding between the City of Aurora, St. Augustine College, CompTIA-Creating IT Futures and the Kane County Local Workforce Innovation Area #5 to be submitted to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic for consideration of workforce development training funds . Dr. Holloway spoke regarding the item and answered questions raised by City Council members. Alderman Mervine, Alderman Garza, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor spoke regarding the item. A motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Saville to approve this resolution. This Resolution was approved by the following vote. Enactment No: R18-106 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 18-0359 Requesting the Establishment of a Special Use Planned Development, and to change the current zoning district from B-2(S) General Retail with a Special Use, B-2 General Retail, and R-2 One Family Dwelling District to B-2(S) General Retail District with a Special Use on the property located at 1901-2103 W. Galena Boulevard being north of Galena Boulevard between N. Constitution Drive and N. Edgelawn Drive (West Aurora Plaza, LLC - 18-0359 / AU18/4-17.208-SUPD/Fsd/R - JM - Ward 5) This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 24, 2018 18-0360 Requesting approval of a Final Plat Revision subdividing a portion of West Aurora Plaza Subdivision Unit One located at 1901-2103 W. Galena Boulevard being north of Galena Boulevard between N. Constitution Drive and N. Edgelawn Drive and establishing Lots 1-8 of West Aurora Plaza Resubdivision (West Aurora Plaza, LLC - 18-0360 / AU18/4-17.208-SUPD/Fsd/R - JM - Ward 5) This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council REPORT 18-0346 Treasurer's Report - February 2018 . A motion was made by Alderman Garza , seconded by Alderman Saville, to accept and file the report as presented. The motion carried by voice vote. BILLS 18-0365 Bill Summary and Large Bill List Alderman Mervine and Alderman Lofchie asked questions regarding the bills. Responses were provided by Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer, and Alex Voigt, Assistant Chief of Staff. Alderman O'Connor spoke in favor of paying the bills. A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be approve and pay. The motion carried. Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a Closed Session. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Garza,to adjourn the City Council meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 5:42 P.M. Submitted by: ________________________________________________________ Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 7