Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · August 29, 2019
Minutes
City Hall 5th Floor
City of Aurora Conference Room 5B
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday
August 29, 2019
3:00 PM
Chairperson Bob O'Connor
Vice Chair Edward Bugg
Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns
Alderman Emmanuel Llamas
CALL TO ORDER:
Acting Chairperson Bugg called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Vice Chair Edward Bugg, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Scheketa
Hart-Burns and Alderman Emmanuel Llamas
Absent: 1 - Chairperson Bob O'Connor
OTHERS PRESENT
William Hart-Burns; Andrew Watkins, Marketplace.city; Chris Foreman,
Marketplace.city; Alvaro Guerrero, Arechiga Group/El Jefe
City of Aurora: Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's Office; Kathy Leonard, Development
Services; Marissa Spencer, Law Dept.; Martin Lyons, Finace; Alex Minnella,
Planning and Zoning; Trevor Dick, Economic Development; Alisia Lewis,
Human Resources; LaDonna Carr, Human Resources; Jolene Coulter,
Purchasing; David Dibo, Economic Development; Maria Velazquez, Human
Resources; Alderman Bill Donnell, Ward 4; Jeff Anderson, IT; Shelly Windett,
Aldermen's Office
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
19-0731 Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on
August 15, 2019.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that the minutes be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
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PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
19-0557 A Resolution Authorizing Payment to Testing for Public Safety, LLC (dba
IPSP) as the Provider of Services for 2019 Fire Department Promotional
Testing.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
19-0563 A Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with Dr. Friedman as a Provider
of Psychological Assessments for Public Safety Candidates.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
19-0670 A Resolution authorizing the Reimbursement of Eligible Costs for
Arechiga Group 1, Inc. dba El Jefe, 1271 N. Lake Street in Tax Increment
Finance District (TIF) #5 for in the amount of $33,000 for the installation
of a new grease trap).
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
19-0698 A Resolution Establishing C.O.B.R.A. Insurance Monthly Rates Effective
January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
19-0699 A Resolution Authorizing Agreement for Administrative Services with
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company (Cigna) for PPO and Value
HSA(HDHP) Group Health, Prescription Benefits Management (PBM),
Flexible Spending, Dental, C.O.B.R.A. and Stop Loss Plan
Administration for period January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
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19-0702 A Resolution Establishing Health and Dental Insurance Monthly Rates of
Contributions for Pre-Medicare Retirees Effective January 1, 2020
through December 31, 2020.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
19-0703 A Resolution Establishing OAP and Value HSA(HDHP) Health Insurance
Plans and Rates Effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
19-0704 A Resolution Authorizing a Renewal Agreement with Aetna to Administer
a Medicare Advantage Plan for Medicare Eligible Retirees for the Period
of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
19-0705 A Resolution Establishing Blue Cross Blue Shield Advantage HMO
(BCBS) for Group Health Care Services for the period of January 1, 2020
through December 31, 2020.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
19-0707 A Resolution Authorizing Sun Life Insurance to Provide Life Insurance
Services for January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
19-0729 A Resolution approving an agreement with Marketplace.city of 1218
West Oakdale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657 to perform purchasing
searches for technology related goods/services ..
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
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19-0748 In compliance with the TIF Act, this agenda item shall serve as the City’s
announcement of its intent to establish a Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
District for 75th Street and Ogden Avenue.
This Information/Discussion Only was discussed.
19-0630 A Presentation on Purchasing procedures and concepts for the City of
Aurora.
This Presentation/Proclamation/Recognition/Awards was held
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Acting Chairperson Bugg
called the meeting to order at 3:50 p.m.
Ayes: 4
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 Chairperson Bob O'Connor
Vice Chair Edward Bugg
Thursday Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns
August 29, 2019 Alderman Emmanuel Llamas
3:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
OTHERS PRESENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
19-0731 Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on August 15,
2019.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
19-0557 A Resolution Authorizing Payment to Testing for Public Safety, LLC (dba IPSP) as
the Provider of Services for 2019 Fire Department Promotional Testing .
19-0563 A Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with Dr. Friedman as a Provider of
Psychological Assessments for Public Safety Candidates.
19-0670 A Resolution authorizing the Reimbursement of Eligible Costs for Arechiga Group
1, Inc. dba El Jefe, 1271 N. Lake Street in Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) #5
for in the amount of $33,000 for the installation of a new grease trap).
19-0698 A Resolution Establishing C.O.B.R.A. Insurance Monthly Rates Effective January
1, 2020 to December 31, 2020.
19-0699 A Resolution Authorizing Agreement for Administrative Services with Cigna Health
and Life Insurance Company (Cigna) for PPO and Value HSA(HDHP) Group
Health, Prescription Benefits Management (PBM), Flexible Spending, Dental,
C.O.B.R.A. and Stop Loss Plan Administration for period January 1, 2020 through
December 31, 2020.
19-0702 A Resolution Establishing Health and Dental Insurance Monthly Rates of
Contributions for Pre-Medicare Retirees Effective January 1, 2020 through
December 31, 2020.
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19-0703 A Resolution Establishing OAP and Value HSA(HDHP) Health Insurance Plans
and Rates Effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
19-0704 A Resolution Authorizing a Renewal Agreement with Aetna to Administer a
Medicare Advantage Plan for Medicare Eligible Retirees for the Period of January
1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 .
19-0705 A Resolution Establishing Blue Cross Blue Shield Advantage HMO (BCBS) for
Group Health Care Services for the period of January 1, 2020 through December
31, 2020.
19-0707 A Resolution Authorizing Sun Life Insurance to Provide Life Insurance Services for
January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
19-0729 A Resolution approving an agreement with Marketplace.city of 1218 West
Oakdale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657 to perform purchasing searches for
technology related goods/services ..
19-0748 In compliance with the TIF Act, this agenda item shall serve as the City’s
announcement of its intent to establish a Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District for
75th Street and Ogden Avenue.
HELD
19-0630 A Presentation on Purchasing procedures and concepts for the City of Aurora .
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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