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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 June 10, 2014 6:00 PM ROLL CALL The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m. by Mayor Weisner, and the Roll was called. Present: 13 - Mayor Tom Weisner, Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman John Peters, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Lynne Johnson, Alderman Richard Irvin and Alderman Bob O'Connor PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF MAY 27, 2014 14-00433 Approval of the Minutes of the May 27, 2014 City Council meeting . Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 27, 2014. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg and Alderman Irvin Abstain: 3- Alderman Garza, Alderman Johnson and Alderman O'Connor 14-00434 Approval of the Minutes of the May 27, 2014 Special City Council meeting. Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on May 27, 2014. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Abstain: 1- Alderman Garza City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 10, 2014 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to appoint a Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. PRESENTATIONS 14-00470 Recognition of the East Aurora High School NJROTC National Champions Mayor Weisner recognized the East Aurora High School NJROTC for winning two national titles at the 2014 NJROTC national competition - East Aurora won first place on Color Guard and Armed Exhibition. Mayor Weisner explained that all high school NJROTC units from across the country are eligible to compete in the Navy Nationals, which take place over two days. The Navy Nationals are considered the most comprehensive test of training and performance for an NJROTC unit. Mayor Weisner added that East Aurora High School's NJROTC unit is the largest in the nation, and has greatly helped students focus on excellence and great citizenship. 14-00471 Recognition of Timothy Young - National Wrestling Champion . Mayor Weisner recognized East Aurora High School junior Timothy Young for his national title win in Greco-Roman wrestling. Young has also been selected to compete in the FILA Cadet World Championships in Snina, Slovakia, and to wrestle in the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 14-00396 A Resolution Appointing Marge Linnane and Reappointing Judith Morrison, Leticia Morales-Perez and William Powell to the Civil Service Commission. Mayor Weisner welcomed the new appointee to the Civil Service Commission, and thanked those being reappointed for their continuous willingness to serve. Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve this resolution.The motion carried by unanimous vote. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R14-139 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 10, 2014 CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda Alderman Hart-Burns announced she would be abstaining from voting on item 14-00382. Alderman Bohman moved, seconded by Alderman Saville, to remove item 14-00297 from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. Motion carried by voice vote. A motion was made to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor 14-00287 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 34, Article II. Entitled “Planning Commission” This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O14-026 14-00288 A Resolution Establishing New By-Laws for the Aurora Planning Commission This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-140 14-00289 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 34 To Create A New Article IV, Entitled “Zoning Board of Appeals” This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O14-027 14-00290 A Resolution Establishing New By-Laws For The Zoning Board of Appeals This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-142 14-00293 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article VI. Division 7 Entitled "Aurora Neighborhood Council" This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O14-028 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 10, 2014 14-00294 A Resolution Establishing the Aurora Neighborhood Council By-Laws This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-143 14-00300 An Ordinance Granting a Variance to reduce the north side yard setback from 15 feet to 5.6 feet for the Expansion to the Existing Facility Located at 2435 Church Road, Aurora, Illinois 60502 This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O14-029 14-00322 A Resolution Approving the Final Plan for a Montessori School Use located at 4100 Westbrook Drive, Aurora, Illinois 60504 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-145 14-00331 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by Rezoning the Property located at 65 S. Chestnut Street from R-5 Multiple Family Dwelling to R-2 One Family Dwelling This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O14-030 14-00378 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement and the Existence and Formation of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System by Intergovernmental Cooperation . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-146 14-00380 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the Engineering Agreement with IMS Infrastructure Services, LLC . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-147 14-00382 A Resolution Authorizing the First Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Aurora and Two Brothers Roundhouse Inc. for the Main Food Vendor Services at RiverEdge Park Music Garden This Resolution was approved (11 Ayes, 1 Abstention) Enactment No: R14-148 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 10, 2014 14-00383 A Resolution for accepting of improvements and maintenance security for The Supreme Courts - 880 Frontenac Ct . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-149 14-00386 A Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement for the Development of a Strategic Plan to Reduce Water Loss for the Water Loss Mitigation Task Force This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-150 14-00391 A Resolution Authorizing acceptance of the bid for the replacement of the roof of the Aurora Central Fire Station, (75 N. Broadway St). From Elens & Maichin Roofing of Joliet, Illinois for $129,370. 00. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-151 14-00406 A Resolution Approving Annual Grant Funding To Seize The Future Development Foundation For A Downtown Grant Initiative To Be Called Finish Line Downtown Grant Program This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-152 14-00408 A Resolution approving the issuance of a music festival permit to St. Nicholas Church, 308 High St., for Saturday June 28th, 2014 from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m., and Sunday June 29th, 2014, from 12:00 noon until 7:30 p.m. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-153 14-00411 A Resolution for Reduction of the Developer's Security for Station Blvd. Roadway Improvements This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-154 14-00412 An Ordinance Amending The Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2013 And Ending December 31, 2013. (Amendment #2 For The 2013 Fiscal Year) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O14-031 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 10, 2014 14-00437 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Redevelopment Agreement with Aurora Curbside Limited for the Property Located at 260 South Highland Avenue This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-155 SPEAKER A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to allow a speaker to address City Council in regards to item 14-00406. The motion carried by voice vote. Mr. Rick Lawrence addressed the City Council in regards to concerns related to this item. Chief Management Officer Carie Anne Ergo addressed Mr. Lawrence's concerns. Upon a request from Mayor Weisner, Ergo summarized the purpose and structure of the agreement, which would provide grants for 20% of improvement projects up to $75,000 only at the project's completion. Mayor Weisner reminded those present the partnership with Seize the Future was born after requests for more business community involvement in these types of decisions, and the need for their expertise. Ergo said Seize the Future is responsible for reporting back to the city on a quarterly basis. Chief Development Officer Bill Wiet added there are certain TIF funds reporting requirements to the State, and that the information is publicly available. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14-00297 A Resolution Authorizing the Reimbursement of Funds to Aurora Civic Center Authority for RiverEdge Park Not to Exceed $162,000 for 2014 Facility Enhancements Old Second Bank's Chief Executive Officer, Mr. William B. Skoglund, led a brief presentation. Skoglund presented the City of Aurora with a donation check in the amount of $75,000.00 to be applied towards the planned RiverEdge park improvements. Mayor Weisner thanked Old Second Bank for the generous donation, which will allow the funding of a large portion of the improvements not at the taxpayers' expense. Mayor Weisner added he is grateful for the large number of good corporate citizens in the City of Aurora. First Ward Alderman, Tina Bohman, expressed her gratitude to Old Second for their contribution to RiverEdge park, still a work in progress. Alderman Bohman moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve this resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Enactment No: R14-144 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 10, 2014 14-00436 An Ordinance Accepting an Assignment of an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Certain Improved Real Property Commonly Known as 143 Middle Avenue, Aurora, Illinois (Jeffrey L. and Karen Sue Anderson, Seller). A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine,to adopt this ordinance. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson and Alderman O'Connor Abstain: 1- Alderman Irvin Enactment No: O14-032 NEW BUSINESS Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to suspend the rules to consider an item under New Business. Motion carried unanimously. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor 14-00462 A Resolution to approve the issuance of a Music Festival Permit to Two Brothers for the Summer Festival to be Held at Two Brothers Roundhouse on Friday, June 20, Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22, 2014. A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Saville, to approve this resolution. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Abstain: 1- Alderman Hart-Burns Enactment No: R14-156 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 14-00457 NA32/2-14.101-V - Variance Petition for a height variance to raise the roof to 90 feet for a building addition to add Dry Powder manufacturing capabilities located at 1105 Frontenac Street by H.B. FULLER CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS, INC. (Ward 8 - ES) The above Requests and Referrals were referred to the Planning Council and Planning Commission. City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 10, 2014 BILLS 14-00463 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve and pay the bills as presented. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor SPEAKERS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to allow speakers to address City Council in regards to matters not on the agenda. The motion carried by voice vote. Dee Dietzel, of Audra Cr. in Aurora, addressed City Council in regards to the Ride-in-Kane transportation program, and the recent changes affecting seniors. Mayor Weisner explained that these are not changes made by the city, as this is not a program that was ever funded or controlled by the City of Aurora. Mayor Weisner advised staff to provide Aurora Township information to Ms. Dietzel, so that she can redirect her concerns. The following addressed City Council in regards to the desire to develop a neighborhood park in Ward 6: • Brian Hopkins, of Sunset Av. • Katherine Allen, of Lawndale Av. • Amy Martin, of Lawndale Av. • Tara Chavez, of Oak Av. Howard Koop, of Barkston Ln. in Aurora, addressed City Council in regards to property tax concerns. ADJOURN Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote. ____________________________________ Isabel M. Garcia-Kodron City Clerk City of Aurora Page 8