Finance Committee

City Hall 5th Floor City of Aurora Conference Room 5B 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL Finance Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday September 25, 2018 3:00 PM Alderman Bob O'Connor, Chairman Alderman Edward J. Bugg Alderman Ted Mesiacos Alderman Rick Mervine, Alternate CALL TO ORDER: Chairman O'Connor called the meeting to order at 3:03 PM. ROLL CALL Present: 2 - Chairperson Bob O'Connor and Alderman Ted Mesiacos OTHERS PRESENT Group Alternatives representative, Steve Lord City of Aurora: Martin Lyons, Finance Dept.; Deb Lang, Legal Dept.; Jessica Kalal, Legal Dept.; AFD representative; Ken Schroth, Public Works; Mike Baker, MIS; Joe Hopp, Equipment Services; Donald Hughes, Economic Development; David Dibo, Economic Development; Alisia Lewis, HR; LaDonna Carr, HR; Jolene Coulter, Purchasing; Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's Office; Alderman Mervine, Ward 8; John Curley, Development Services; Bill Wiet, Invest Aurora; Debbie VanSickle, Invest Aurora; Connie Krug, Aldermen's Office APPROVAL OF MINUTES 18-0837 Approval of the 9/11/2018 finance committee meeting minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos, seconded by Chairperson O'Connor, that this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried. Ayes: 2 PUBLIC COMMENT AGENDA 18-0871 An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning City of Aurora Page 1 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes September 25, 2018 January 1, 2018 and Ending December 31, 2018 (Amendment #1 for the 2018 Fiscal Year). Alderman Bugg joined the meeting 3:04 PM. A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that this agenda item be recommended for approval as amended. The motion carried. Ayes: 3 18-0760 A Resolution Approving the Reauthorization of Funds to Seize the Future Development Foundation for Downtown Building Rehabilitation Projects Known as the Finish Line Grant Program . A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried. Ayes: 3 18-0829 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Group Alternatives, Inc. to Provide Benefit Consulting Services For the Period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 . A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried. Ayes: 3 18-0838 A Resolution to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000 for conversion of 639 existing lighting fixtures to LED utilizing the bids accepted on March 21, 2017 for the 2017/2018 Electrical Materials and Supplies for the Electrical Division . A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried. Ayes: 3 18-0861 A Resolution to purchase an Eagle Air Talon II self-contained breathing air (SCBA) compressor and fill station, in the amount of $48 ,553.00 from SCBAS Inc., of Washington , IL. A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried. Ayes: 3 18-0869 A Resolution to approve the ratification for payment and expenses for the remainder of 2018 Fox Valley Ford/Gerald Ford for various automotive repairs to Aurora's fleet. A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried. City of Aurora Page 2 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes September 25, 2018 Ayes: 3 HELD 18-0542 A Resolution authorizing the approval of a lease agreement and memorandum of the lease agreement between the City of Aurora and Verizon Wireless for the lease of space on a City-owned communication tower located at 2239 Diehl Rd, Aurora, Illinois. A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried. Ayes: 3 18-0680 A resolution to enter into a Project Development Agreement with Ameresco, Inc., 111 Speen Street, Suite 410, Framingham, MA, 01710 for the development and construction of one or more Solar Photovoltaic Generation Facilities. This Resolution was held ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that the meeting be adjourned. Chairman O'Connor adjourned the meeting at 4:05 PM. The motion carried Ayes: 3 VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AGENDAS - http://aurora-il.org/legistar.php [ For agendas prior to August 1, 2013, please visit http://aurora-il.org/agendasearch.php ] City of Aurora Page 3