City Council
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · December 11, 2018
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
December 11, 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 Ted Mesiacos, 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 Juany Garza
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018
18-1107 Approval of the Tuesday, November 27, 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.
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins , seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns,
to appoint Officer Sullivan as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion
carried by voice vote.
PRESENTATION
18-1104 Recognizing the 2018 State Championship of the Tomcat Youth Football
Team (Bantam Level)
This Recognition was discussed and filed.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
After a brief statement from Clerk McCambridge regarding public comment the
following addressed members of City Council:
Marjorie Logman spoke regarding senior issues and concerns.
There were no further speakers present.
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: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
18-0708 A Resolution approving a settlement agreement in the matter of
Gottemoeller Real Estate Ltd. v. the City of Aurora, Circuit Court of Kane
County Case 16 MR 1386.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-315
18-0965 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Labor Agreement Between the
City of Aurora and Management/Supervisory Personnel of the Aurora
Police Department from June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2020
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-316
18-0978 A Resolution Awarding Contracts to Supply Process Chemicals for the
Water Production Division .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-317
18-0980 A Resolution Authorizing a Scheduled Inventory Reagent Replacement
Plan with the HACH Company for the Water Production Division
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-318
18-0983 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Video Gaming
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Terminals License on the Property located at 2124 W. Galena Boulevard
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O18-097
18-1002 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Lime Slurry Dosing Pumps for
the Water Production Division
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-319
18-1021 A Resolution Accepting Plumbing Service Bids for the Water and Sewer
Maintenance Division .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-320
18-1022 A Resolution adopting unit price bids for the purchase of various water
and sewer repair materials .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-321
18-1023 A Resolution to accept the Proposals received for the 2019 Water &
Sewer Division Emergency Repair Program .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-322
18-1038 A Resolution requesting approval for the purchase of police squad car
printers, paper and accessories from CDW-G of Vernon Hills in the
amount of $81,556.50
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-323
18-1039 A Resolution requesting authority to purchase (50) HP Probook laptops,
(50) Microsoft Surface laptops, 50 Microsoft Surface Pro tablets, their
supplies and three year warranties from Insight Public Sector of Addison,
IL in the amount of $141,380.55 .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-324
18-1043 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the
City of Aurora and Aurora Fire Officers Association (AFOA) from January
1, 2017 to December 31, 2020 .
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This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-325
18-1049 A Resolution ratifying emergency expenditures with CDW-G Corporation
of Vernon Hills, IL for security cameras related hardware, software and
professional services under a National IPA purchasing contract in the
amount of $168,000 for emergency repairs at various City sites .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-326
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
18-0893 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Annexation Agreement
with the Owners of Record Providing for ORI(S) Office, Research, and
Light Industrial District with a Special Use zoning for the territory which
may be Annexed to the City of Aurora located at west side of
Orchard-Gateway Road, north of Vision Court being Vacant Land in
Kane County, Aurora Illinois 60506 (PUBLIC HEARING)
The public hearing was opened by Mayor Irvin. No speakers were present. A motion
was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco to close the public
hearing. The motion carried by voice vote.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that this agenda item be adopted. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: O18-098
18-1047 An Ordinance Adopting An Annual Budget For the Fiscal Year Beginning
January 1, 2019 And Ending December 31, 2019 In Lieu Of Passage Of
An Appropriation Ordinance (PUBLIC HEARING).
The public hearing was opened by Mayor Irvin. No speakers were present. A motion
was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins to close the
public hearing. The motion carried by voice vote.
Comments were made regarding the budget and the bugeting process by Alderman
O'Connor. Alderman Saville asked a question that was answered by John Curley, Chief
Development Officer. Alderman Mervine, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor
spoke regarding a portion of the proposed budget. Marty Lyons, Chief Financial
Officer, answered any questions.
An amendment to the budget document was proposed by Alderman O'Connor,
seconded by Alderman Lofchie to transfer $2M from the Golf fund
(101-2521-415.50-99) to the General Fund (550-0000-819.01-01). The motion carried by
the following vote:
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Aye (11): Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, and Alderman
O'Connor
Nay (3): Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, and Alderman Jenkins
A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
this agenda item be adopted as amended. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: O18-099
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
18-1078 Requesting to downzone the property at 260 S. LaSalle St. from R-4,
Two-Family Dwelling District to R-3, One-Family Dwelling District (Illinois
Velocity Restoration, LLC - 18-1078 / AU27/1-18.008-DZ - SB - Ward 2)
This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council
BILLS
18-1116 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
Alderman Lofchie asked questions regarding lines #13 and #14. The questions were
answered by Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that this agenda item be approve and pay. The motion carried.
Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins, Alderman O'Connor
and Mayor Irvin
CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a Closed Session.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns , seconded by Alderman Saville,
that this agenda item be adjourned. The motion carried by voice vote.
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
December 11, 2018
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018
18-1107 Approval of the Tuesday, November 27, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes .
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PRESENTATION
18-1104 Recognizing the 2018 State Championship of the Tomcat Youth Football Team
(Bantam Level)
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
18-0708 A Resolution approving a settlement agreement in the matter of Gottemoeller Real
Estate Ltd. v. the City of Aurora, Circuit Court of Kane County Case 16 MR 1386 .
18-0965 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of
Aurora and Management/Supervisory Personnel of the Aurora Police Department
from June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2020
18-0978 A Resolution Awarding Contracts to Supply Process Chemicals for the Water
Production Division.
18-0980 A Resolution Authorizing a Scheduled Inventory Reagent Replacement Plan with
the HACH Company for the Water Production Division
18-0983 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Video Gaming Terminals
License on the Property located at 2124 W. Galena Boulevard
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18-1002 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Lime Slurry Dosing Pumps for the Water
Production Division
18-1021 A Resolution Accepting Plumbing Service Bids for the Water and Sewer
Maintenance Division .
18-1022 A Resolution adopting unit price bids for the purchase of various water and sewer
repair materials.
18-1023 A Resolution to accept the Proposals received for the 2019 Water & Sewer
Division Emergency Repair Program .
18-1038 A Resolution requesting approval for the purchase of police squad car printers,
paper and accessories from CDW-G of Vernon Hills in the amount of $81,556.50
18-1039 A Resolution requesting authority to purchase (50) HP Probook laptops, (50)
Microsoft Surface laptops, 50 Microsoft Surface Pro tablets, their supplies and
three year warranties from Insight Public Sector of Addison, IL in the amount of
$141,380.55.
18-1043 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of
Aurora and Aurora Fire Officers Association (AFOA) from January 1, 2017 to
December 31, 2020.
18-1049 A Resolution ratifying emergency expenditures with CDW-G Corporation of
Vernon Hills, IL for security cameras related hardware, software and professional
services under a National IPA purchasing contract in the amount of $168,000 for
emergency repairs at various City sites .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
18-0893 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Annexation Agreement with the
Owners of Record Providing for ORI(S) Office, Research, and Light Industrial
District with a Special Use zoning for the territory which may be Annexed to the
City of Aurora located at west side of Orchard-Gateway Road, north of Vision
Court being Vacant Land in Kane County, Aurora Illinois 60506 (PUBLIC
HEARING)
18-1047 An Ordinance Adopting An Annual Budget For the Fiscal Year Beginning January
1, 2019 And Ending December 31, 2019 In Lieu Of Passage Of An Appropriation
Ordinance (PUBLIC HEARING).
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
18-1078 Requesting to downzone the property at 260 S. LaSalle St. from R-4, Two-Family
Dwelling District to R-3, One-Family Dwelling District (Illinois Velocity Restoration,
LLC - 18-1078 / AU27/1-18.008-DZ - SB - Ward 2)
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BILLS
18-1116 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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