Infrastructure and Technology Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · March 10, 2025
Minutes
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Infrastructure and Technology
Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday
March 10, 2025
4:00 PM
Chairperson Juany Garza
Vice Chair Ted Mesiacos
Alderman John Laesch
Alderman Brandon Tolliver
Alderman Daniel Barreiro
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. Please contact the Aldermen's Office at (630) 256-3020.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Garza called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Chairperson Juany Garza, Vice Chair Ted Mesiacos, Alderman John
Laesch, Alderman Brandon Tolliver and Alderman Dan Barreiro
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
25-0179 Approval of the minutes from the Infrastructure and Technology
Committee meeting held on Monday, February 24, 2025.
A motion was made by Alderman Laesch, seconded by Alderman Barreiro, that
this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
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25-0155 A Resolution authorizing well maintenance services for Well No. 29 for
the Water Production Division in an amount not to exceed $358,000.00
Bob Leible, Superintendent of Water Production - City of Aurora, presented and
answered questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Tolliver, seconded by Alderman Laesch, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
25-0174 A Resolution to award a contract for site piping, vaults, and electrical
improvements for the new Well 105 site in the amount of $963,175.00 for
the Water Production Division.
Bob Leible, Superintendent of Water Production - City of Aurora, presented and
answered questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Laesch, seconded by Alderman Tolliver, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
25-0175 A Resolution awarding Property First, Hazel Crest, IL as the 2025
contractor for Downtown mowing and landscape maintenance with the
option for two (2) one year extensions .
Abby Schuler, Downtown Services - City of Aurora, presented and answered questions
regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Tolliver, seconded by Alderman Barreiro,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
25-0183 A Resolution to award a contract to RJN Group, Inc. in the amount of
$271,500 for the 2025 and 2026 Overlay Manhole Inspections located
throughout the City of Aurora .
John Hoffman, Engineering Coordinator - City of Aurora, presented and answered
questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Tolliver, seconded by Alderman Laesch, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
25-0191 A Resolution authorizing the execution of real estate contracts to
purchase properties required for the Farnsworth Bilter Church Roadway
Widening Project.
Brian Witkowski, Public Works - City of Aurora, presented and answered questions
regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Laesch, seconded by Alderman Barreiro, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
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Ayes: 5
25-0195 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract
with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Aurora, IL, in the amount of $200,000 for
water main flushing.
John Hoffman, Engineering Coordinator - City of Aurora, presented and answered
questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Laesch, seconded by Alderman Tolliver, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Laesch, seconded by Alderman Tolliver, that
this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Garza adjourned
the meeting at 4:17pm.
Ayes: 5
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 -
https://www.aurora-il.org/985/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in a public meeting should contact the Aldermen's Office at least 48 hours
in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Aldermen's Office can be reached in
person at 60 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3020 or email
at AldermensOffice@aurora.il.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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Agenda
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Infrastructure and Technology
Committee
Agenda - Final Chairperson Juany Garza
Vice Chair Ted Mesiacos
Monday Alderman John Laesch
Alderman Brandon Tolliver
March 10, 2025 Alderman Daniel Barreiro
4:00 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. Please contact the Aldermen's Office at (630) 256-3020.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
25-0179 Approval of the minutes from the Infrastructure and Technology Committee
meeting held on Monday, February 24, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
25-0155 A Resolution authorizing well maintenance services for Well No. 29 for the Water
Production Division in an amount not to exceed $358,000.00
25-0174 A Resolution to award a contract for site piping, vaults, and electrical
improvements for the new Well 105 site in the amount of $963,175.00 for the
Water Production Division.
25-0175 A Resolution awarding Property First, Hazel Crest, IL as the 2025 contractor for
Downtown mowing and landscape maintenance with the option for two (2) one
year extensions.
25-0183 A Resolution to award a contract to RJN Group, Inc. in the amount of $271,500 for
the 2025 and 2026 Overlay Manhole Inspections located throughout the City of
Aurora.
25-0191 A Resolution authorizing the execution of real estate contracts to purchase
properties required for the Farnsworth Bilter Church Roadway Widening Project .
25-0195 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract with
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Aurora, IL, in the amount of $200,000 for water main
flushing.
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CLOSED SESSION
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 -
https://www.aurora-il.org/985/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in a public meeting should contact the Aldermen's Office at least 48 hours
in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Aldermen's Office can be reached in
person at 60 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3020 or email
at AldermensOffice@aurora.il.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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