Rules, Administration, and Procedure
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · January 16, 2024
Minutes
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Rules, Administration, and Procedure
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
January 16, 2024
3:00 PM
Chairperson Ron Woerman
Vice Chair Emmanuel Llamas
Alderman Edward J. Bugg
Alderman Carl Franco
Alderwoman Patty Smith
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 with questions.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Woerman called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM.
A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith
to allow Alderman Edward Bugg, to participate in this meeting remotely per
section 2-80. the motion carried by voice vote 3-0 and Alderman Bugg was
allowed to participate in the meeting remotely via -audio conference.
Present: 5 - Chairperson Ron Woerman, Vice Chair Emmanuel Llamas, Alderman
Edward Bugg, Alderman Carl Franco and Alderwoman Patty Smith
ROLL CALL
Alderman Edward J. Bugg was present via audio conference.
Present: 4 - Chairperson Ron Woerman, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Carl Franco
and Alderwoman Patty Smith
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Emmanuel Llamas
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
24-0004 Approval of the minutes from the Rules, Administration and Procedure
Committee meeting held on January 2, 2024 .
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None
AGENDA
24-0014 An Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining
to the City's Officers and Departments.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
24-0020 A Resolution approving the reappointments of Patricia Devore and
Richard Lawrence to the Aurora Veteran's Advisory Board.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
24-0021 A Resolution approving the re-appointments of Sandra Harrison, Dr.
Todd Leden, Dr. Jennifer Norrell, and Ald. Edward Bugg to the Aurora
Education Commission.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
24-0025 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Sandra Harrison to the
city's Advisory Commission for Disabilities.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
24-0027 A Resolution authorizing the reappointments of Seth Hoffman, Amber
Foster, and Simon Munoz to the Aurora Preservation Commission.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
24-0030 A Resolution approving the reappointment of William Small Jr., Robert
Lundquist, and Annette McMahon to the Human Relations Commission .
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
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Ayes: 4
24-0029 A discussion regarding the process for the Ward 9 Scholarship Program.
.
This Information/Discussion Only was discussed and filed
HELD
23-0721 An Ordinance amending Chapter 41.5 of the Code of Ordinances
pertaining to special events .
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Woerman
adjourned the meeting at 3:39 PM.
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 -
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.org. 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
Rules, Administration, and Procedure
Chairperson Ron Woerman
Agenda - Final Vice Chair Emmanuel Llamas
Alderman Edward J. Bugg
Tuesday Alderman Carl Franco
Alderwoman Patty Smith
January 16, 2024
3:00 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 with questions.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
24-0004 Approval of the minutes from the Rules, Administration and Procedure
Committee meeting held on January 2, 2024.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
24-0014 An Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the
City's Officers and Departments.
24-0020 A Resolution approving the reappointments of Scott Maxson, Patricia Devore,
and Richard Lawrence to the Aurora Veteran's Advisory Board.
24-0021 A Resolution approving the re-appointments of Sandra Harrison, Dr. Todd
Leden, Dr. Jennifer Norrell, and Ald. Edward Bugg to the Aurora Education
Commission.
24-0025 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Sandra Harrison to the city's
Advisory Commission for Disabilities.
24-0027 A Resolution authorizing the reappointments of Seth Hoffman, Amber Foster,
and Simon Munoz to the Aurora Preservation Commission.
24-0030 A Resolution approving the reappointment of William Small Jr., Robert
Lundquist, and Annette McMahon to the Human Relations Commission.
24-0029 A discussion regarding the process for the Ward 9 Scholarship Program. .
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HELD
23-0721 An Ordinance amending Chapter 41.5 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to
special events.
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.org. Every effort will be
made to allow for meeting participation.
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