Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · November 18, 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
November 18, 2014
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 5:07 p.m. by Mayor
Weisner, and the Roll was called.
Present 13 - Mayor Tom Weisner, 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
Alderman Mervine arrived at 5:08 p.m.
Alderman Hart-Burns arrived at 5:09 p.m.
Alderman Garza arrived at 5:42 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13, 2014
14-01006 Approval of the Minutes of the November 13, 2014 Committee of the
Whole meeting.
Alderman Johnson moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve the
minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on November 13, 2014.
Motion carried by voice vote.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
14-00786 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Mitutoyo Subdivision and a
Final Plan for Lots 3 and 4 of Mitutoyo Subdivision being Vacant Land
located at 958 Corporate Boulevard, Aurora, Illinois 60502 .
Planner Alex Minnella and Jason Auer, with Alston Construction, spoke briefly about
this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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14-00819 A Resolution Approving the Revision to the Final Plat and Plan for 1.6
acres of Butterfield Village Center Subdivision being Vacant Land
located at 1535 and 1545 Butterfield Road, Aurora, Illinois 60502 .
Mr. Michael Cook, with Cook Engineering Group and representing Butterfield Village
Center, spoke to the Committee in regards to this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
14-00965 A Resolution approving a Preservation Grant to Favian Morales for the
property located at 370 Spruce Street, Aurora, Illinois .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
14-00967 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the
reconstruction of a one-car garage and a new concrete driveway with
Carlos Martinez at 368 West Park Avenue .
This Resolution was returned to the Planning & Development Committee
14-00979 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for exterior
painting with Amanda Aller Lowe at 146 S. Lincoln Avenue .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
14-00919 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Development Agreement
with the Boy Scouts of America Three Fires Council .
This Resolution was returned to the Finance Committee
14-00920 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate located at 64 N.
LaSalle Street and 68-70 S. LaSalle Street for $245,500.00 .
This Resolution was returned to the Finance Committee
14-00933 Recommendation to Solicit Bids for Tree Removal at Various
Locations Citywide.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00935 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of (2) playground structures
from GameTime c/o Cunningham Recreation of Naperville, IL for
$49,967.92 for the 6th Ward/Saville
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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14-00848 A Resolution Accepting The Proposal of Sikich LLP To Conduct The
Audit Of All Funds And Accounts Of The City For Fiscal Years Ending
December 31, 2014, 2015, 2016, And 2017
Chief Financial Officer Mr. Brian Caputo spoke about this item. Mr. Caputo explained
they have successfully achieved the objectives sought by the Finance Committee -
holding the fees down and getting partner rotation - in the negotiation of the new
agreement.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
14-00518 A Traffic Study for Four Seasons Blvd. and Montgomery Road. Ward
3, Alderman Mesiacos
(INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00832 A Parking Study for the Simms Street and Bangs Street intersection.
Ward 3, Alderman Mesiacos
(INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00900 A Traffic Study for Oak and Lawndale Avenues. Ward 6, Alderman
Saville.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00981 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of
Aurora liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: TK
Aurora, Inc. d/b/a Tilted Kilt Fox Valley, located at 1336 Fox Valley
Center Dr.).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
14-00910 A Resolution Authorizing a Scheduled Inventory Reagent Replacement
Plan with the HACH Company for the Water Production Division .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
14-00911 A Resolution Authorizing a One-Year Instrumentation Service
Agreement with the HACH Company for the Water Production Division
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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14-00912 A Resolution to Authorize a Professional Services Agreement for the
design and construction observation of the Phillips Park Water Tower
Water Main Connection for the Water Production Division
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
14-00924 A Resolution to authorize a Professional Services Agreement for the
design and construction observation of the Main Pump Station
Improvements for the Water Production Division
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
14-00932 A Resolution to authorize a Professional Services Agreement for the
design and construction observation of the Indian Trail Elevated Tank
Site Improvements project for the Water Production Division
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
14-00939 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security
for VNA Health Care Facility - 1400 Indian Av .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
14-00946 A Resolution to authorize a Professional Services Agreement for the
design and construction observation of the Water Treatment Plant
Roofing and Skylight Replacement project for the Water Production
Division
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
14-00934 710 Morton - Drainage Issue - Per Alderman Mike Saville .
(INFORMATION ONLY)
PRESENTATION
14-01007 2015 Garbage Contract Presentation
Neighborhood Standards Director Mr. Jim Pilmer, and Municipal Services Manager
for Republic Services Mr. Tim Lintner, led a Power Point Presentation on the
proposed 2015 Refuse Contract, and addressed questions from some of the
Aldermen.
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ADJOURN
Alderman Peters moved, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, to adjourn the
meeting at 5:57 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-revised
Tuesday
November 18, 2014
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13, 2014
14-01006 Approval of the Minutes of the November 13, 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, November 13, 2014
and Reviewed the Following Items:
14-00786 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Mitutoyo Subdivision and a Final Plan
for Lots 3 and 4 of Mitutoyo Subdivision being Vacant Land located at 958
Corporate Boulevard, Aurora, Illinois 60502 .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
14-00819 A Resolution Approving the Revision to the Final Plat and Plan for 1.6 acres of
Butterfield Village Center Subdivision being Vacant Land located at 1535 and
1545 Butterfield Road, Aurora, Illinois 60502 .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
14-00965 A Resolution approving a Preservation Grant to Favian Morales for the property
located at 370 Spruce Street, Aurora, Illinois .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
14-00967 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the reconstruction
of a one-car garage and a new concrete driveway with Carlos Martinez at 368
West Park Avenue.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
14-00979 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for exterior painting
with Amanda Aller Lowe at 146 S. Lincoln Avenue .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Tuesday, November 4, 2014 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
14-00919 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Development Agreement for the
Renovation and Operation of a Community Center on LaSalle Street .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
14-00920 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate located at 64 N. LaSalle
Street and 68-70 S. LaSalle Street for $245,500.00 .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
14-00933 Recommendation to Solicit Bids for Tree Removal at Various Locations
Citywide.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00935 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of (2) playground structures from
GameTime c/o Cunningham Recreation of Naperville, IL for $49,967.92 for the
6th Ward/Saville
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
The Finance Committee has requested a Special meeting for Tuesday, November
18, 2014 to reivew the following item:
14-00848 A Resolution Accepting The Proposal of Sikich LLP To Conduct The Audit Of
All Funds And Accounts Of The City For Fiscal Years Ending December 31,
2014, 2015, 2016, And 2017
PENDING COMMITTEE APPROVAL
REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Government Operations Committee Met On Tuesday, November 4, 2014 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
14-00518 A Traffic Study for Four Seasons Blvd. and Montgomery Road. Ward 3,
Alderman Mesiacos
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: DENIAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
14-00832 A Parking Study for the Simms Street and Bangs Street intersection. Ward 3,
Alderman Mesiacos
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL AS AMENDED 3-0 (INFORMATION
ONLY)
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14-00900 A Traffic Study for Oak and Lawndale Avenues. Ward 6, Alderman Saville.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL AS AMENDED 3-0 (INFORMATION
ONLY)
The Government Operations Committee has requested a Special meeting for
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 to review the following item:
14-00981 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: TK Aurora, Inc. d/b/a Tilted Kilt
Fox Valley, located at 1336 Fox Valley Center Dr.).
PENDING COMMITTEE APPROVAL
REPORT OF THE
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Buildings, Grounds and Infastructure Committee Met On Wednesday,
November 12, 2014 and Reviewed the Following Items:
14-00910 A Resolution Authorizing a Scheduled Inventory Reagent Replacement Plan
with the HACH Company for the Water Production Division .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
14-00911 A Resolution Authorizing a One-Year Instrumentation Service Agreement with
the HACH Company for the Water Production Division
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
14-00912 A Resolution to Authorize a Professional Services Agreement for the design
and construction observation of the Phillips Park Water Tower Water Main
Connection for the Water Production Division
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
14-00924 A Resolution to authorize a Professional Services Agreement for the design
and construction observation of the Main Pump Station Improvements for the
Water Production Division
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
14-00932 A Resolution to authorize a Professional Services Agreement for the design
and construction observation of the Indian Trail Elevated Tank Site
Improvements project for the Water Production Division
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
14-00939 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for VNA
Health Care Facility - 1400 Indian Av .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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14-00946 A Resolution to authorize a Professional Services Agreement for the design
and construction observation of the Water Treatment Plant Roofing and
Skylight Replacement project for the Water Production Division
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
14-00934 710 Morton - Drainage Issue - Per Alderman Mike Saville .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
PRESENTATION
14-01007 2015 Garbage Contract Presentation
MAYOR’S REPORT
ADJOURN
CLOSED SESSION
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