Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · April 1, 2025
Minutes
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
April 01, 2025
5:00 PM
Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting must be
physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the meeting being
called to order. Call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions. Please
refer to the last page of this agenda for information regarding translation &
reasonable accommodation requests.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. and the roll was called.
Alderman Saville arrived at the meeting at 5:04 p.m. and was, therefore,
marked present.
Present 12 - Alderman Daniel Barreiro, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike
Saville, Alderman Brandon Tolliver, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman
Edward J. Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman Ron Woerman, and
Mayor Richard Irvin
Absent 1 - Alderman John Laesch
MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING
25-0235 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Committee of
the Whole Meeting.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
Garza to approve and file the minutes. The motion carried by voice vote.
MAYOR’S REPORT
There was no Mayor's Report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment, however, there were no
people wishing to present public comment to the Committee of the Whole.
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REPORT OF THE
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On March 26, 2025
and Reviewed the Following Items:
25-0209 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Gas Station with
Separate Diesel Lanes (Truck Stop Establishments 2841) on the
Property located at the Southeast Corner of Eola Road & Diehl Road
Ed Sieben, Zoning & Planning Director - City of Aurora, presented.
Mr. Ali Bukhres presented on behalf of Petitioner, Quik Trip.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
25-0210 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Preliminary Plan and Plat for
property located at southeast Corner of Eola Road and Diehl Road
Ed Sieben, Zoning & Planning Director - City of Aurora, presented.
Mr. Ali Bukhres presented on behalf of Petitioner, Quik Trip.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee Met On March 27, 2025 and Reviewed the Following Items:
25-0117 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a parcel for the Water
Production Division in the amount of $125,000.00.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
25-0194 A Resolution authorizing the execution of IDOT standard agreements for
land acquisition activities as part of the Indian Trail (Ohio to Pennsbury)
Signal Modernization Project.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
25-0208 A Resolution Approving the Expansion of the Historic Preservation Grant
Program and Adopting New Program Guidelines
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
25-0218 A Resolution to purchase a new 2025 Police Interceptor hybrid vehicle
from Currie Commercial Center, 10125 W. Laraway, Frankfort, IL for
$58,843.00.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On March 25, 2025 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
25-0222 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of licenses for tattoo and
body art establishments in accordance with Chapter 25, Article XI
"Tattoo and Body Art Establishments".
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
25-0237 A Resolution authorizing entering into agreement with the Board of
Education of Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 for the
installation of an outdoor warning siren.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On March 24, 2025 and Reviewed
the Following Items:
25-0052 A Resolution authorizing Samsara Inc. to provide telematics services for
the City fleet from May 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with four (4)
optional one-year extensions.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
25-0062 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute change
orders to the contracts with Electric Conduit Construction (ECC) and
Platt Electric in the combined amount of $150,000 for the relocation of
existing electrical infrastructure from vaults located under the sidewalk
along Broadway from Benton Street to New York Street.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
25-0074 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Transmap Corporation in the not to exceed amount of $250,000.00 to
update the City’s Pavement Management System and provide a Sign
Inventory.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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25-0205 A Resolution for the Acceptance of Bid Pricing from Contractors for
Mowing Landscape Maintenance for Several City Departments (Bid
25-013) for a One Year Contract with Three Optional One Year
Extensions upon mutual consent.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
25-0223 A Resolution to award the High Street and Pierce Street Intersection
Water Main Improvements, located in Ward 1, to Superior Excavating
Co., in the bid amount of sixty-three thousand four hundred eighty-seven
dollars and zero cents ($63,487.00).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
25-0228 A Resolution to award the N. Elmwood Drive Water Main Replacement
project, located in Ward 6 to Winniger Excavating, Inc., in the bid amount
of nine hundred thirty-three thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and
zero cents ($933,465.00).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
25-0229 A Resolution to award the Daywards Ct. Water Main Replacement
project, located in Ward 3, to Brandt Excavating Inc., in the bid amount of
six hundred seventy-two thousand one hundred fifty-seven dollars and fifty
cents ($672,157.50).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
25-0230 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute an
agreement with Hygieneering, Inc. in the amount of $123,285.00 to
provide safety consulting services to the Department of Public Works.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
25-0231 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract
with Hitchcock Design Group to provide design services for Millennium
Plaza in the amount of $218,300.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
25-0232 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to renew the
professional services agreement with Olea Networks, Inc. for large water
meter sensor and analytical services.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On March 18,2025 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
25-0224 Presentation and discussion of upcoming proposed ordinance
amendment to Chapter 27, specifically Sec. 27-176 "Parking
Commercial Vehicles, Trailers, Truck Trailers and Truck Tractors in
Residential Districts".
(INFORMATION ONLY)
25-0225 A Resolution approving the appointment of Robert Dunn to the Civil
Service Commission.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
25-0226 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Marquerite Blitch to the
Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
HELD ITEMS FROM LAST C.O.W. MEETING
25-0181 A Resolution authorizing approval of a Loan Agreement between the City
of Aurora, Delicia Bowling, and Darius Butler for the purpose of
facilitating the opening of The Soul Spot, a soul food restaurant, in Unit
E4 at the Fox Valley Mall located at 195 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL
60504
David Dibo, Director of Economic Development - City of Aurora, presented.
Patricia Ryan - Fox Valley Mall, presented.
Priscilla Orozco and Omar Perez - Economic Development - City of Aurora,
presented.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
STAFF REPORT
There was no Staff Report.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a Closed Session at this meeting.
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ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting
adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
Submitted by:
__________________________________________
Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
THIS MEETING AGENDA SHALL ALSO SERVE AS NOTICE THAT A MAJORITY OF A
QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS MAY ATTEND
OR PARTICIPATE IN THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. NO OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL SHALL OCCUR AT THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. MINUTES OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING AND ANY MEETING OF THE MAJORITY OF THE QUORUM OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OCCURRING AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
Any individual requiring language translation and/or with a disability requesting a
reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a public meeting should contact
the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The
City Clerk’s Office can be reached in person at 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois,
via telephone at 630-256-3070, or via e-mail at CityClerk@aurora.il.us. Every effort
will be made to allow for meeting participation.
Cualquier persona que requiera traducción de idiomas y/o tenga una discapacidad y
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persona en 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, por teléfono al 630-256-3070 o por
correo electrónico a CityClerk@aurora.il.us. Se hará todo lo posible para permitir la
participación en la junta.
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Agenda
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Agenda - Final
Tuesday
April 01, 2025
5:00 PM
Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting must be
physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the meeting being
called to order. Call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions. Please
refer to the last page of this agenda for information regarding translation &
reasonable accommodation requests.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING
25-0235 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Committee of the Whole
Meeting.
MAYOR’S REPORT
PUBLIC COMMENT
REPORT OF THE
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On March 26, 2025
and Reviewed the Following Items:
25-0209 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Gas Station with Separate
Diesel Lanes (Truck Stop Establishments 2841) on the Property located at the
Southeast Corner of Eola Road & Diehl Road
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
25-0210 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Preliminary Plan and Plat for property
located at southeast Corner of Eola Road and Diehl Road
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 AS AMENDED
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee Met On March 27, 2025 and Reviewed the Following Items:
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25-0117 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a parcel for the Water Production
Division in the amount of $125,000.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
25-0194 A Resolution authorizing the execution of IDOT standard agreements for land
acquisition activities as part of the Indian Trail (Ohio to Pennsbury) Signal
Modernization Project.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
25-0208 A Resolution Approving the Expansion of the Historic Preservation Grant Program
and Adopting New Program Guidelines
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
25-0218 A Resolution to purchase a new 2025 Police Interceptor hybrid vehicle from Currie
Commercial Center, 10125 W. Laraway, Frankfort, IL for $58,843.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On March 25, 2025 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
25-0222 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of licenses for tattoo and body art
establishments in accordance with Chapter 25, Article XI "Tattoo and Body Art
Establishments".
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
25-0237 A Resolution authorizing entering into agreement with the Board of Education of
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 for the installation of an outdoor
warning siren.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On March 24, 2025 and Reviewed
the Following Items:
25-0052 A Resolution authorizing Samsara Inc. to provide telematics services for the City
fleet from May 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with four (4) optional one-year
extensions.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
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25-0062 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute change orders to
the contracts with Electric Conduit Construction (ECC) and Platt Electric in the
combined amount of $150,000 for the relocation of existing electrical infrastructure
from vaults located under the sidewalk along Broadway from Benton Street to New
York Street.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
25-0074 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Transmap Corporation in the not to exceed amount of $250,000.00 to update the
City’s Pavement Management System and provide a Sign Inventory.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
25-0205 A Resolution for the Acceptance of Bid Pricing from Contractors for Mowing
Landscape Maintenance for Several City Departments (Bid 25-013) for a One
Year Contract with Three Optional One Year Extensions upon mutual consent.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
25-0223 A Resolution to award the High Street and Pierce Street Intersection Water Main
Improvements, located in Ward 1, to Superior Excavating Co., in the bid amount of
sixty-three thousand four hundred eighty-seven dollars and zero cents
($63,487.00).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
25-0228 A Resolution to award the N. Elmwood Drive Water Main Replacement project,
located in Ward 6 to Winniger Excavating, Inc., in the bid amount of nine hundred
thirty-three thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and zero cents ($933,465.00).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
25-0229 A Resolution to award the Daywards Ct. Water Main Replacement project, located
in Ward 3, to Brandt Excavating Inc., in the bid amount of six hundred seventy-two
thousand one hundred fifty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($672,157.50).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
25-0230 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute an agreement with
Hygieneering, Inc. in the amount of $123,285.00 to provide safety consulting
services to the Department of Public Works.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
25-0231 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract with
Hitchcock Design Group to provide design services for Millennium Plaza in the
amount of $218,300.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
25-0232 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to renew the professional
services agreement with Olea Networks, Inc. for large water meter sensor and
analytical services.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
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REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On March 18,2025 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
25-0224 Presentation and discussion of upcoming proposed ordinance amendment to
Chapter 27, specifically Sec. 27-176 "Parking Commercial Vehicles, Trailers,
Truck Trailers and Truck Tractors in Residential Districts".
INFORMATION ONLY - [NO ACTION NEEDED AT C.O.W.]
25-0225 A Resolution approving the appointment of Robert Dunn to the Civil Service
Commission.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
25-0226 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Marquerite Blitch to the Mayor's
Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
HELD ITEMS FROM LAST C.O.W. MEETING
25-0181 A Resolution authorizing approval of a Loan Agreement between the City of
Aurora, Delicia Bowling, and Darius Butler for the purpose of facilitating the
opening of The Soul Spot, a soul food restaurant, in Unit E4 at the Fox Valley Mall
located at 195 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
STAFF REPORT
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
THIS MEETING AGENDA SHALL ALSO SERVE AS NOTICE THAT A MAJORITY OF A
QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS MAY ATTEND
OR PARTICIPATE IN THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. NO OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL SHALL OCCUR AT THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. MINUTES OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING AND ANY MEETING OF THE MAJORITY OF THE QUORUM OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OCCURRING AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
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Any individual requiring language translation and/or with a disability requesting a
reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a public meeting should contact
the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The
City Clerk’s Office can be reached in person at 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois,
via telephone at 630-256-3070, or via e-mail at CityClerk@aurora.il.us. Every effort
will be made to allow for meeting participation.
Cualquier persona que requiera traducción de idiomas y/o tenga una discapacidad y
solicite una adaptación razonable para poder participar en una junta pública, debe
comunicarse con la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al menos 48 horas antes de la
junta programada. Puede comunicarse con la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal en
persona en 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, por teléfono al 630-256-3070 o por
correo electrónico a CityClerk@aurora.il.us. Se hará todo lo posible para permitir la
participación en la junta.
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