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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 December 09, 2014 6:00 PM ROLL CALL The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:06 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 THE MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 25, 2014 and DECEMBER 2, 2014 14-01032 Approval of the Minutes of the November 25, 2014 City Council meeting. Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Saville, to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on November 25, 2014. Motion carried by voice vote. 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 City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2014 14-01077 Approval of the Minutes of the December 2, 2014 Special City Council Meeting. Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on December 2, 2014. Motion carried by voice vote. 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 Irvin Abstain: 1- Alderman O'Connor APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to appoint Officer Hornburg as Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. PRESENTATIONS 14-00991 Eagle Scout Candidate, Bradley Hartwig’s, presentation regarding the Hazards of Introducing Pollutants into creeks, lakes, rivers and streams. Alderman Mervine introduced Waubonsie Valley High School senior and Eagle Scout candidate Bradley Hartwig. Bradley Hartwig led a presentation on his Eagle project. Hartwig explained that during the first part of the project, they painted a "No Dumping" logo on approximately 225 storm sewer drains throughout the Oakhurst community. The second part of Hartwig's project consisted of a research based article to raise the community's awareness about storm drains and water pollution. Mayor Weisner presented Hartwig with a certificate of recognition for his great work. This Presentation/Proclamation/Recognition/Awards was discussed and filed CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, 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 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2014 13-00788 A Resolution for acceptance of improvements and waiving the maintenance period for the Ogden Avenue Professional Center . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-314 14-00936 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for Federal Funding and the 2015 Annual Action Plan Funding Recommendations - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act Programs (HOME) . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-315 14-00940 A Resolution Authorizing an Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2014 - #5) to Reflect Funding Re/Allocations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Programs . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-316 14-00948 A Resolution Awarding Contracts to Supply Process Chemicals for the Water Production Division. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-317 14-00954 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Cisco computing and networking equipment for the Police Department in the amount of $109,441.77 from Sentinel Technologies, Inc . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-318 14-00976 A Resolution authorizing payment of the annual maintenance contract with Harris Corporation, Lynchburg, VA for an annual support agreement for the Public Safety and Municipal Radio System. Contract amount of $387,632.76 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-319 14-00985 A Resolution to Approve the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System-Illinois Contract Addendum, Ordinance, and Secretary/Clerk Certificate. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-320 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2014 14-00988 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Hotel Occupancy Tax Rebate Agreement with Midwest Management II, Inc., for the Property at 111 North Broadway. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-321 14-00992 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 99 of the International Association of Firefighters, AFL/CIO/CLC. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-322 14-00994 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Excess Liability and Cyber Liability Insurance for the Period of December 31, 2014 through December 31, 2015. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-323 14-00995 A Resolution Authorizing An Agreement for Health Insurance Stop/Loss Coverage with QBE Insurance Group, Ltd. For the Period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-324 14-00996 A Resolution Authorizing the Renewal Purchase of Property/Boiler-Machinery, Excess Workers Compensation, Crime and Fine Arts Insurance for the Period of December 31, 2014 through December 31, 2015. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-325 14-01001 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc., 52 Wheeler Road, Sugar Grove, IL 60554 to provide construction engineering services for the Lincoln Avenue Emergency Sanitary Sewer Repairs Project. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-326 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2014 14-01011 A Resolution Authorizing the Renewal Contract With Broadspire Services, Inc. To Provide Third-Party Administrative Services For The City’s General & Auto Liability Claims And Workers’ Compensation Claims As of January 1, 2015. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-327 14-01021 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all of the aforementioned documents for the acquisition of real property known as 590 Parker Avenue, Aurora, IL in the amount of $58,000.00 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-328 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14-01020 An Ordinance Adopting An Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2015 and Ending December 31, 2015 In Lieu Of Passage Of An Appropriation Ordinance. Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer Brian Caputo presented an overview of the city's budget for 2015. Alderman O'Connor expressed his appreciation to Mr. Caputo and all staff involved in putting the budget together. Mayor Weisner opened the Public Hearing relating to this agenda item, and asked if there were any speakers. Kevin Matthews, of S. Buell Av. in Aurora, addressed the City Council in regards to the two new IT positions in the 2015 budget. Mayor Weisner asked if there were any other speakers wishing to address the City Council. There being no additional speakers, motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to close the Public Hearing. The motion carried by voice vote. Alderman Mervine moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to adopt this ordinance. The 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 Enactment No: O14-070 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 14-01056 Requesting a Variance with a Final Plan for parking setback located at 2285 Sequoia Drive (RWG Engineering, LLC / Dreyer Medical Clinic - 14-01056 / AU07/2-13.519-Fsd/Fpn/V - AM - Ward 5) This Request was referred to the Planning Council and Planning Commission. City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2014 14-01057 Requesting approval of a Final Plat for a medical use located at 2285 Sequoia Drive (RWG Engineering, LLC / Advocate Dreyer Medical Clinic - 14-01057 / AU07/2-13.519-Fsd/Fpn/V - AM - Ward 5) This Request was referred to the Planning Council and Planning Commission. 14-01084 Requesting to vary the height of the fence from 3 feet solid to 5 feet solid within 15 feet of the property line and to eliminate the obstruction triangle requirement adjacent to the driveway at 582 S. LaSalle Street (John Konc - L14-01084 / AU28/2-14.267-V - Ward 4 - AM) This Request was referred to the Planning Council and Planning Commission. BILLS 14-01087 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, 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. The motion carried by voice vote. Ms. Mavis Bates, of S. Harrison Av., addressed the City Council in regards to the proposed waste hauling contract. Mr. Vernon LaVia, of S. 4th St. and sole member of 5 Way, LLC. addressed the City Council in regards to the history of the agreement put into place in 2013 for the redevelopment of 29 - 33 W. New York St. ADJOURN Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote. ____________________________________ Isabel M. Garcia-Kodron City Clerk City of Aurora Page 6