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City Hall - 2nd Floor Council City of Aurora Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday April 08, 2014 6:00 PM ROLL CALL The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Mayor Weisner, and the Roll was called. Present: 11 - Mayor Tom Weisner, Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman John Peters, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Lynne Johnson, Alderman Richard Irvin and Alderman Bob O'Connor Absent: 2 - Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns and Alderman Rick Mervine PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 25, 2014. 14-00235 Approval of the Minutes of the March 25, 2014 City Council meeting . Alderman Saville moved, seconded by Alderman Bugg, to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on March 25, 2014. Motion carried by voice vote. Aye: 8- Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bugg and Alderman Irvin Abstain: 2- Alderman Johnson and Alderman O'Connor APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Peters, to appoint Officer Hornburg as Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2014 PRESENTATIONS 14-00238 Proclamation declaring the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month Youth Services Bureau Executive Director Frank Vonch thanked Mayor Weisner and the City Council for their continuing support of Youth Services Bureau 's Blue Ribbon campaign, which brings awareness to communities about the problem of child abuse. Mayor Weisner thanked the organization for the work they do serving a critical need in the community - helping abused children find a safe home and environment. Mayor Weisner added that every child has the right to be able to grow up without fear , and with as much support as possible. Mayor Weisner then presented a proclamation, declaring the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Aurora . 14-00241 Presentation and Proclamation in honor of National Volunteer Week. Dr. Deborah Lovingood, Executive Vice President of Educational Affairs at Waubonsee Community College, thanked Mayor Weisner and the City Council for recognizing the college's Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Lovingood acknowledged the following staff and volunteers: Alex Kostakis and April Friend, representing the Center for Economic Progress; adjunct faculty George Sterling, and his wife Therese; associate professor of accounting Dan Gibbons; and Vincent Reinhart, representing all volunteers. Assistant Dean for Business and Career Technologies Ne'Keisha Stepney provided some brief highlights of the VITA program. Mayor Weisner presented a proclamation, declaring this week as National Volunteer week in the City of Aurora. Mayor Weisner introduced Mike Meyer, President of United Way of Fox Valley. Mr. Meyer spoke about volunteerism, and announced the recent launch of an online virtual volunteer protocol, Volunteer Fox Valley, which helps match volunteers with the right volunteering opportunities. Mayor Weisner thanked United Way for launching this new program in conjunction with Aurora University. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 14-00240 A Resolution Reappointing At-Large Members William Bergeron and Kenneth Cameron and School District 204 Representative Rose Smilgys to the Aurora Planning Commission . Mayor Weisner thanked re-appointed members for their past and future service. Alderman Saville moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve this resolution. The motion carried. Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R14-078 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2014 CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda Alderman Saville moved, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, to approve the Consent Agenda as read. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor 14-00111 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract to Accept the Donation of Real Estate Known as Property Located at 101 S. Lincoln Avenue, Aurora, Illinois. Enactment No: R14-079 14-00125 A Resolution Authorizing Application for Kane County Riverboat Funds for a Neighborhood Park and Execution of All Necessary Documents Enactment No: R14-080 14-00128 An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2014 and Ending December 31, 2014 (Amendment #1 for the 2014 Fiscal Year). Enactment No: O14-013 14-00147 A Resolution approving the issuance of a Music Festival permit to the Warehouse Church for Sunday, May 4th, 2014 at the Phillips Park Pavilion area from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m . Enactment No: R14-081 14-00184 A Resolution to Award a Contract to American Underground of Illinois LLC of 373 S. Schmale Road, Carol Stream, IL. 60188 for the CSO #10 Diversion Structure and Outfall Replacement Project . Enactment No: R14-082 14-00189 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute an Agency Agreement Between the State of Illinois and the City of Aurora for Funding of the Clean and Seal Joints on Runway 15/33 Project at the Aurora Municipal Airport . Enactment No: R14-083 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2014 14-00199 A Resolution approving the purchase of a new Utility truck for Water Production in the amount not to exceed $35,000.00 from Bob Ridings, Inc., Taylorville, Illinois, under the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Contract . Enactment No: R14-084 14-00201 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Enter Into an Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. of 52 Wheeler Road, Sugar Grove, IL. 60554 to Provide Construction Engineering Services on the Farnsworth Avenue Water Main Replacement Project . Enactment No: R14-085 14-00202 A Resolution Amending the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board By-Laws. Enactment No: R14-086 14-00209 An Ordinance granting a Variance Petition with a Final Plan on 8.472 acres for parking setbacks for a new 50,000 square foot medical office and associated parking on the Property located at Located at 2363 Sequoia Drive, Aurora, Illinois 60506 . Enactment No: O14-014 14-00211 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a not to exceed agreement in the amount of $55,500 between Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. and the City of Aurora for Construction Phase Engineering and Special Services for the Clean and Seal Joints on Runway 15/33 Project at the Aurora Municipal Airport . Enactment No: R14-087 14-00215 A Resolution Accepting the Proposal from Communities in Schools of Aurora (CIS) to Serve as Third Party Administrator (TPA) for Youth Programs in the Amount of $412,000.00 in 2014 and for 2 One Year Extensions in 2015 and 2016 for a Total of Three Years, with Increases Based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Users (CPI-U). Enactment No: R14-088 14-00249 An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory Within Naperville Township, DuPage County, Illinois, to the City of Aurora (9S774 Route 59) Enactment No: O14-015 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2014 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14-00117 A Resolution approving the issuance of a Carnival License to Variety Children's Charity / Fantasy Amusement Company for a carnival to be held at the Westfield Fox Valley Mall on May 1-4, and May 8-11, 2014. A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Saville, to refer this item back to the Government Operations Committee. The motion carried. Aye: 9- Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Nay: 1- Alderman Peters Enactment No: R14-102 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 14-00273 NA16/4-13.262-V - Variance Petition for parking and signage setbacks to relocate the sign due to the IDOT taking at 956-996 N. State Route 59 by LACERA/GATEWAY VIRGINIA PROPERTIES, INC. (Ward 10 - TM) NA28/2-13.296-Fpn/R - Final Plan Revision on 7.8 acres for exterior façade and signage improvements, including a new car wash addition the automobile dealership located at 4333 Ogden Avenue by NAPLETON HYUNDAI (Ward 10 - TM) AU15/2-14.072-Su/R - Special Use Revision for a special purpose recreational institution with the addition of lighting to the outdoor soccer field located at 875 Aurora Avenue by JOSEPH SALAMONE / CHAMPION ARENA OF AURORA (Ward 1 - ES) The above Requests and Referrals were referred to the Planning Council and Planning Commission. REPORT 14-00259 Treasurer's Report - February 2014 A motion was made by Alderman O'Connor , seconded by Alderman Bohman, to accept and file this report. The motion carried by voice vote. City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2014 BILLS 14-00272 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Saville, to approve and pay the bills as presented. The motion carried. Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor CLOSED SESSION Alderman Irvin moved, seconded by Alderman Bohman, that at the close of this meeting, the City Council go into Closed Session to discuss matters involving a Real Estate transaction, exception Section 2 (c) (6) of the Open Meetings Act, which authorizes this meeting to be closed to the public and that the City Clerk be directed to record the vote of each Alderman on this motion. Motion carried. Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor ADJOURN Alderman Irvin moved, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, to adjourn the meeting at 6:44 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote. ____________________________________ Isabel M. 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