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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 February 12, 2019 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: 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, JANUARY 22, 2019 19-0088 Approval of the Tuesday, January 22, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes . A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, 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 Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco to appoint Officer Jones as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. PRESENTATIONS 19-0078 A Proclamation Recognizing Black History Month This Proclamation was discussed and filed 19-0101 Recognition of area high school and college African-American City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 12, 2019 student-led organizations. This Recognition was discussed and filed. PUBLIC COMMENT After Clerk McCambridge made a statement regarding Public Comment the following addressed the City Council: Stephen Hendry spoke regarding the dissolution of the Aurora Election Commission. He also spoke regarding the use of vacant City owned lots. Michaela Haberkorn, Deputy Executive Director of the Aurora Public Library, stated the library is neutral on the proposed legislation regarding the selection of members of the library board. The library however, would like to be consulted regarding the legislation. Bonnie Lee Kunkel spoke in support of the pending legislation by Representative Stephanie Kifowit regarding the composition of the library board. Mayor Irvin read a letter that had been sent to him from Mary Ann Vincent regarding allowing for Aldermen to have an opportunity to speak. There were no further speakers. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 19-0024 A Resolution Appointing Dr. Symone Lewis and Hortencia Ramos and Reappointing Susan Sosa Bachmeier to the Aurora Human Relations Commission. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, that this agenda item be approved. 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: R19-021 19-0042 A Resolution Appointing Marjorie Logman, Jonathan Monsma and Terri Voitik and reappointing Bernina Perkins, Caryl Riley, Karen Wan and Mavis Bates to "Sustainable Aurora" (The Mayors Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board). A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, that this agenda item be approved. 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 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 12, 2019 Enactment No: R19-022 19-0077 A Resolution Appointing Sandra Alvarez and Randy Fisher to the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, that this agenda item be approved. 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: R19-023 19-0082 A Resolution Appointing David Mertz and Reappointing Shaun Thomas and Gary Krienitz to the Electrical Commission. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, that this agenda item be approved. 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: R19-024 CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, 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 18-1130 A Resolution to ratify payment to Holian Asbestos Removal & Encapsulation of Spring Grove, IL, for removal and haul-away of asbestos and lead-tainted materials from old Fire Station 7. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-025 18-1137 A Resolution to purchase a used 2016 Ford F550 hybrid aerial bucket truck from Altec Industries, as a sole source, for $98,945.00. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-026 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 12, 2019 18-1153 A Resolution Ratifying payment to Eurofins Scientific for laboratory analytical services provided in excess of $25,000 during calendar year 2018 for the Water Production Division This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-027 18-1171 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of nine (9) replacement vehicles for the City of Aurora fleet. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-028 19-0016 A Resolution to authorize a Professional Services Agreement for professional engineering consulting services for a citywide potable water system capacity analysis for the Water Production Division This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-029 19-0018 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of one Zoll X series cardiac monitor/defibrillator and accessories using the Silver Cross Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $31,054.64 for the Aurora Fire Department from Zoll Medical Corporation. . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-030 19-0021 A Resolution to purchase one (1) E-One 1500 gallon per minute fire engine from Fire Service Inc. of St. John, Indiana, for $562 ,795.00. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-031 19-0022 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of five Zoll AutoPulse Automated CPR devices and accessories using the Silver Cross Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $76,612.50 for the Aurora Fire Department from Zoll Medical Corporation This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-032 19-0026 A Resolution ratifying payment to Builders Paving, LLC for a change order in conjunction with the paving of the East Ramp Parking Lot project located at the Aurora Municipal Airport in the amount of $23,357.65. . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-033 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 12, 2019 19-0030 A Resolution Authorizing the Ward 1 Business Grant Program with current guidelines). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-034 19-0031 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class G City of Aurora liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Two Brothers Roundhouse Inc., d/b/a Two Brothers Roundhouse located at 205 N. Broadway). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-035 19-0032 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Two Brothers Roundhouse, Inc, d/b/a Two Brothers Roundhouse, located at 205 N. Broadway). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-036 19-0034 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Lemono Corporation d/b/a Levee Karaoke & BBQ, 4436 E. New York Street, Aurora). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-037 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 19-0049 Introduction of Public Hearing to be held on February 12, 2019 for the creation of Tax Increment Finance District #9. . Mayor Irvin opened the public hearing. Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer, provided a presentation regarding the item regarding Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) #9 and the process that has been taken to date to establish the TIF. There were no members of the public who desired to address the City regarding the creation of TIF #9. Questions were asked by Alderman Lofchie and Alderman Mervine and answered by Marty Lyons. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco to close the public hearing. The motion carried by voice vote. This Reports/Studies was accepted and filed City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 12, 2019 18-1016 A Resolution for $178,137.00 from NTI National Technologies, 1350 West Washington Street, West Chicago, IL 60185, to extend the City of Aurora’s fiber optic cable plant from the south west side of Diehl Road at Eola Road to the south east side of Diehl Road at Eola Road. The pricing is based on Kane County Bid 23-018 Fiber Optic Support Services awarded on June 12, 2018 . Alderman Mervine and Alderman O'Connor made statements supporting the item. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Franco, that this agenda item be approved. 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: R19-038 NEW BUSINESS 19-0011 A Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Certain Closed Session Recordings. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, that this agenda item be approved. 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: R19-039 19-0040 A Resolution Concerning the Review of "Closed" Executive Session Minutes A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, that this agenda item be approved. 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: R19-040 REPORT 19-0089 Corporate Funds investment Report - Fourth Quarter A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, that this report be accepted and filed. The motion carried by voice vote. City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 12, 2019 BILLS 19-0103 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bohman, to approve and pay the bills as presented. 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 CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a closed session. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:17 P.M. Submitted by: ______________________________________________________ Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 7