Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · March 4, 2014
Minutes
City Hall - 5th Floor
City of Aurora Conference Room B
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
March 04, 2014
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. by Mayor
Pro Tem O'Connor, and the Roll was called.
Present 12 - Alderman Kristina "Tina" Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman John Peters, Alderman Mike
Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns , Alderman Rick Mervine,
Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Lynne Johnson, Alderman Richard
Irvin, and Alderman Bob O'Connor
Absent 1 - Mayor Tom Weisner
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2014
14-00087 Approval of Minutes of the February 18, 2014 Committee of the Whole
meeting.
Alderman Peters moved, seconded by Alderman Bohman, to approve the
minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 18, 2014. Motion carried by
voice vote.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
13-00958 A Resolution approving a Final Plan and Plat on 5.26 acres in Union
Square Subdivision for townhomes located north of Liberty Street,
south of Meridian Parkway and west of State Route 59, Aurora, Illinois
(APPEALABLE)
Danielle Dash, with Next Generation Development, LLC., led a presentation on this
item.
A motion was made by Alderman Johnson , seconded by Alderman Mesiacos,
to return this item to the Planning & Development Committee. The motion
carried by voice vote.
14-00112 An Ordinance amending Chapter 37, Entitled "Preservation"
This Resolution was returned to the Planning & Development Committee.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
14-00086 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Fox Valley Park District
concerning Police Services at Phillips Park and other City Park
Properties.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
14-00106 A Resolution Authorizing 2014 Ward Neighborhood Cleanup and
Shred Programs for the City of Aurora .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
14-00118 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2014 Street Resurfacing
Project - Phase 1 to Geneva Construction Company, PO Box 998,
Aurora, IL 60507 in the amount of $1,760,479.10 .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
14-00121 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2014 City Wide Sidewalk
Repair Project to D'Land Construction LLC, 600 S. County Line Road,
#1N, Bensenville, IL 60106 in the amount of $411,175.00.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
14-00123 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute the
Engineering Agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. and to
Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2014 Street Resurfacing
Projects
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
14-00130 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of City of Aurora liquor
licenses by class .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
13-00512 TS13.049 Request for “No Left Hand Turn” signage at N. Loucks and
E. New York Street - Ward 7; Alderman Hart-Burns
(INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00063 The Color Vibe 5K, Sunday June 15, 2014 from 7:50am to 11:30am
(INFORMATION ONLY)
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14-00066 A Traffic Study to determine whether Howell Place should have a
certain curb space marked with No Parking signage or Yellow Curb.
Ward 3, Alderman Mesiacos
(INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00085 Rosary High School Road Scholars 5K Run/Walk, Sunday May 18,
2014, 9:00am to 10:30am.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00095 Granger Middle School Grizzly Gallop 5K-1Mile Run/Walk, Sunday
May 4, 2014 from 8:45am to 10:30am
(INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00097 2nd to None 5K Run/Walk, Sunday April 27, 2014 from 8:00am to
10:00am
(INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00098 A Traffic Study for two-way STOP or YIELD signage on Andover Drive
approaching Middlebury Lane. Ward 9; Alderman Bugg
(INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00113 The Nancy Young PTA Dolphin Dash, Saturday May 10, 2014 from
7:30am to 10:30am
(INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00120 Sacred Heart Church is requesting permission to conduct "Live
Stations of the Cross" procession on Friday, April 18, 2014 from 10:00
am to 1:00 pm.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
14-00006 A Resolution to Award a Contract to D Construction, Inc. of 1488 S.
Broadway, Coal City, IL. 60416 for the Farnsworth Avenue Water Main
Replacement Project - Indian Trail to Molitor Road
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
14-00073 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
agreement with Wills Burke Kelsey Associates of Aurora IL for
engineering services for the Harrison Street and Charles Street Sewer
Separation Project.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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14-00110 A Resolution to Reject All Bids for the Farnsworth Avenue Water Main
Lining Project.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
14-00119 A Resolution Awarding a Contract to Will Burke Kelsey Associates of 8
East Galena Boulevard, Suite 402 Aurora, Illinois 60506 for On-Site
Construction Engineering Services on the 2013 Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Project in the Amount Not to Exceed $37,142.00.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
MAYOR’S REPORT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RECOMMENDATIONS
14-00131 A Resolution authorizing an extended hour of sale and consumption of
alcoholic liquor for Liquor License classifications A, B, E and F on
Monday, March 17, 2014 only, upon approval by the Local Liquor
Control Commissioner.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
14-00164 A Resolution Appointing Joseph E. Jones to the position of Emergency
Management Coordinator.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
14-00148 A Resolution Reappointing Michael Cotteleer and Richard Ray to the
Fire Code Board of Appeals.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
14-00145 A Resolution Reappointing At-Large Members Linda Cole and Donald
Pilmer and Aurora Township Representative Mike Reynolds to the
Aurora Planning Commission .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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ADJOURN
Alderman Peters moved, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, to adjourn the
meeting at 5:36 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote.
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Isabel M. Garcia-Kodron
City Clerk
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Agenda
City Hall - 5th Floor Conference
City of Aurora Room B
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Agenda - Final
Tuesday
March 04, 2014
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2014
14-00087 Approval of Minutes of the February 18, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting .
REPORT OF THE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Planning & Development Committee Met On Thursday, February 27, 2014
and Reviewed the Following Items:
13-00958 A Resolution approving a Final Plan and Plat on 5.26 acres in Union Square
Subdivision for townhomes located north of Liberty Street, south of Meridian
Parkway and west of State Route 59, Aurora, Illinois (APPEALABLE)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00112 An Ordinance amending Chapter 37, Entitled "Preservation"
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Tuesday, February 25, 2014 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
14-00086 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement
between the City of Aurora and the Fox Valley Park District concerning Police
Services at Phillips Park and other City Park Properties.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
14-00106 A Resolution Authorizing 2014 Ward Neighborhood Cleanup and Shred
Programs for the City of Aurora .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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14-00118 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2014 Street Resurfacing Project -
Phase 1 to Geneva Construction Company, PO Box 998, Aurora, IL 60507 in
the amount of $1,760,479.10 .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
14-00121 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2014 City Wide Sidewalk Repair
Project to D'Land Construction LLC, 600 S. County Line Road, #1N,
Bensenville, IL 60106 in the amount of $411,175.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
14-00123 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute the Engineering
Agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax
Funds for the 2014 Street Resurfacing Projects
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Government Operations Committee Met On Tuesday, February 25, 2014 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
14-00130 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of City of Aurora liquor licenses
by class.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
13-00512 TS13.049 Request for “No Left Hand Turn” signage at N. Loucks and E. New
York Street - Ward 7; Alderman Hart-Burns
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00063 The Color Vibe 5K, Sunday June 15, 2014 from 7:50am to 11:30am
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00066 A Traffic Study to determine whether Howell Place should have a certain curb
space marked with No Parking signage or Yellow Curb. Ward 3, Alderman
Mesiacos
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL AS AMENDED 3-0 (INFORMATION
ONLY)
14-00085 Rosary High School Road Scholars 5K Run/Walk, Sunday May 18, 2014,
9:00am to 10:30am.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00095 Granger Middle School Grizzly Gallop 5K-1Mile Run/Walk, Sunday May 4, 2014
from 8:45am to 10:30am
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00097 2nd to None 5K Run/Walk, Sunday April 27, 2014 from 8:00am to 10:00am
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
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14-00098 A Traffic Study for two-way STOP or YIELD signage on Andover Drive
approaching Middlebury Lane. Ward 9; Alderman Bugg
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL AS AMENDED 3-0 (INFORMATION
ONLY)
14-00113 The Nancy Young PTA Dolphin Dash, Saturday May 10, 2014 from 7:30am to
10:30am
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00120 Sacred Heart Church is requesting permission to conduct "Live Stations of the
Cross" procession on Friday, April 18, 2014 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
REPORT OF THE
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Buildings, Grounds and Infastructure Committee Met On Monday, February
24, 2014 and Reviewed the Following Items:
14-00006 A Resolution to Award a Contract to D Construction, Inc. of 1488 S. Broadway,
Coal City, IL. 60416 for the Farnsworth Avenue Water Main Replacement
Project - Indian Trail to Molitor Road
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
14-00073 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement
with Wills Burke Kelsey Associates of Aurora IL for engineering services for the
Harrison Street and Charles Street Sewer Separation Project.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
14-00110 A Resolution to Reject All Bids for the Farnsworth Avenue Water Main Lining
Project.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
14-00119 A Resolution Awarding a Contract to Will Burke Kelsey Associates of 8 East
Galena Boulevard, Suite 402 Aurora, Illinois 60506 for On-Site Construction
Engineering Services on the 2013 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project in the
Amount Not to Exceed $37,142.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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MAYOR’S REPORT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RECOMMENDATIONS
14-00131 A Resolution authorizing an extended hour of sale and consumption of alcoholic
liquor for Liquor License classifications A, B, E and F on Monday, March 17,
2014 only, upon approval by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner .
14-00164 A Resolution Appointing Joseph E. Jones to the position of Emergency
Management Coordinator.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
14-00148 A Resolution Reappointing Michael Cotteleer and Richard Ray to the Fire Code
Board of Appeals.
14-00145 A Resolution Reappointing At-Large Members Linda Cole and Donald Pilmer
and Aurora Township Representative Mike Reynolds to the Aurora Planning
Commission. .
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
(None)
ADJOURN
CLOSED SESSION
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