Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · December 11, 2018
Minutes
City Hall 5th Floor
City of Aurora Conference Room 5B
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
December 11, 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 3:10pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: 3 - Chairperson Bob O'Connor, Alderman Edward Bugg and Alderman Ted
Mesiacos
OTHERS PRESENT
Hector Ochoa; Steve Lord; Stephen Murcos
City of Aurora:
Jolene Coulter, Purchasing; Alex Minnella, Planning; Trevor Dick, Planning;
Mike Baker, IT; Jason Bauer, Engineering; Rick Veenstra, Law Department;
Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's Office; Alex Voigt, Mayor's Office; Linda Read,
Accounting; Marty Lyons, Finance; Jennifer Jordan, Law Department; Wendy
McCambridge, City Clerk; Stacey Hamling, Budget; Alisia Lewis, Human
Resources; LaDonna Carr, Human Resources; Elizabeth Coronado, Human
Resources; Rick Mervine, Alderman Ward 8; Bill Donnell, Alderman Ward 4;
Mike Pegues, IT: Judd Lofchie, Alderman Ward 10; Sherman Jenkins,
Alderman At Large; Cristal Colon, Aldermen's Office
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
18-1068 Approval of the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting on
November 27, 2018.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
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18-1076 Approval of the minutes from the Special Finance Committee meeting on
November 29, 2018.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1103 Approval of the minutes from the Special Finance Meeting on December
4, 2018.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
18-1079 An Ordinance Levying Taxes For the City of Aurora, Illinois, For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1080 An Ordinance Levying Library Fund Taxes for the City of Aurora, Illinois,
for the Fiscal Year January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 .
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1081 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special
Service Area Number One)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1082 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special
Service Area Number Twenty-Four)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
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18-1085 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special
Service Area Number Sixty-Three)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1086 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special
Service Area Number Sixty-Six A)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1087 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Are Taxes For The Fiscal
Year January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special Service
Area Number Sixty-Five)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1088 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For Fiscal
Year January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special Service
Area Number Sixty-Six B)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1089 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special
Service Area Number Sixty-Six C)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1090 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For Fiscal
Year January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special Service
Area Number Sixty-Six D)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
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18-1091 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special
Service Are Number Forty-Four)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1092 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special
Service Area Number Seventy)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1093 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special
Service Area Number Sixty-Seven)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1094 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special
Service Area Number Eighty-Eight)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1095 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1,2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special
Service Area Number Ninety)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1096 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2018 Through December 31,2018. (Special
Service Area Number One Hundred Forty-One)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
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18-1083 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018.(Special
Service Area Number Thirty-Two)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1084 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year Januaryt 1, 2018 Through December 31,2018. (Special
Service Area Number Sixty)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1097 An Ordinance Authorizing And Providing For The Abatement of General
Obligation Bond Tax Levies. 2018 Tax Levy Extension.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0657 A Resolution Authorizing the Extension of an Agreement with Dan
Shomon, Inc. for Government Affairs Consulting Services.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1056 A Resolution Establishing Alcoholic Liquor Fees and Fines Charged by
the City of Aurora.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1069 A Resolution authorizing the expenditure of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds
for snow removal operations in 2019, in an amount up to $1,170,000 .
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
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18-1073 A Resolution authorizing execution of a supplemental Motor Fuel Tax
resolution appropriating $400,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for snow
removal operations in 2018 .
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1108 A Resolution Superseding All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To and
Amending Salary and Benefit Plans For Employees In The Non-Exempt
Pay Plan.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be held. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1109 A Resolution Superseding All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To and
Amending Salary and Benefit Plans for Employees In The Executive Pay
Plan.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be held. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1112 A Resolution creating a Rebate Program to distribute up to $2.0 million
from the proceeds of the sale of the Fox Valley Golf Course .
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be held. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-1118 A Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Property/Boiler Machinery, Inland
Marine, Employee Dishonesty/Crime, Excess Workers Compensation,
Cyber Liability, Excess General Liability/Law Enforcement and Fine Arts
Insurance for the Period of December 31, 2018 through December 31,
2019.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
RETURNED ITEMS
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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 .
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be held. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
HELD
18-0991 A Resolution Approving a Professional Phase I Design Engineering
Services Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering LTD Related
to Improvements of the Aurora Transportation Center (ATC) East Parking
Lot in an Amount not to exceed $29,612.00 .
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this meeting be adjourned. Chairman O'Connor adjourned the meeting at
5:00pm. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
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.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AGENDAS - http://aurora-il.org/legistar.php
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Agenda
City Hall 5th Floor Conference
City of Aurora Room 5B
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Agenda - Final Alderman Bob O'Connor,
Chairman
Tuesday Alderman Edward J. Bugg
Alderman Ted Mesiacos
December 11, 2018 Alderman Rick Mervine, Alternate
3:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
OTHERS PRESENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
18-1068 Approval of the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting on November 27,
2018.
18-1076 Approval of the minutes from the Special Finance Committee meeting on
November 29, 2018.
18-1103 Approval of the minutes from the Special Finance Meeting on December 4, 2018 .
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
18-1079 An Ordinance Levying Taxes For the City of Aurora, Illinois, For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018.
18-1080 An Ordinance An Ordinance Levying Library Fund Taxes for the City of Aurora,
Illinois, for the Fiscal Year January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 .
18-1081 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special Service Area Number
One)
18-1082 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special Service Area Number
Twenty-Four)
18-1083 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018.(Special Service Area Number
Thirty-Two)
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18-1084 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
Januaryt 1, 2018 Through December 31,2018. (Special Service Area Number
Sixty)
18-1085 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special Service Area Number
Sixty-Three)
18-1086 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special Service Area Number
Sixty-Six A)
18-1087 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Are Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special Service Area Number
Sixty-Five)
18-1088 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For Fiscal Year
January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special Service Area Number
Sixty-Six B)
18-1089 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special Service Area Number
Sixty-Six C)
18-1090 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For Fiscal Year
January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special Service Area Number
Sixty-Six D)
18-1091 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special Service Are Number
Forty-Four)
18-1092 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special Service Area Number
Seventy)
18-1093 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special Service Area Number
Sixty-Seven)
18-1094 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special Service Area Number
Eighty-Eight)
18-1095 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1,2018 Through December 31, 2018. (Special Service Area Number
Ninety)
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18-1096 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2018 Through December 31,2018. (Special Service Area Number One
Hundred Forty-One)
18-1097 An Ordinance Authorizing And Providing For The Abatement of General Obligation
Bond Tax Levies. 2018 Tax Levy Extension.
18-0657 A Resolution Authorizing the Extension of an Agreement with Dan Shomon, Inc. for
Government Affairs Consulting Services.
18-1056 A Resolution Establishing Alcoholic Liquor Fees and Fines Charged by the City of
Aurora.
18-1069 A Resolution authorizing the expenditure of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds for snow
removal operations in 2019, in an amount up to $1,170,000 .
18-1073 A Resolution authorizing execution of a supplemental Motor Fuel Tax resolution
appropriating $400,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for snow removal operations in
2018.
18-1108 A Resolution Superseding All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To and Amending
Salary and Benefit Plans For Employees In The Non-Exempt Pay Plan.
18-1109 A Resolution Superseding All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To and Amending
Salary and Benefit Plans for Employees In The Executive Pay Plan.
18-1112 A Resolution creating a Rebate Program to distribute up to $2.0 million from the
proceeds of the sale of the Fox Valley Golf Course .
18-1118 A Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Property/Boiler Machinery, Inland Marine,
Employee Dishonesty/Crime, Excess Workers Compensation, Cyber Liability,
Excess General Liability/Law Enforcement and Fine Arts Insurance for the Period
of December 31, 2018 through December 31, 2019.
RETURNED ITEMS
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 .
HELD
18-0991 A Resolution Approving a Professional Phase I Design Engineering Services
Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering LTD Related to Improvements
of the Aurora Transportation Center (ATC) East Parking Lot in an Amount not to
exceed $29,612.00 .
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ADJOURNMENT:
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.
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 ]
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