City Council
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · October 13, 2015
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
City of Aurora Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
October 13, 2015
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Mayor Weisner called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m.
Present: 13 - Mayor Tom Weisner, Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza,
Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Mike Saville,
Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman
Edward Bugg, Alderman Lynne Johnson, Alderman Richard Irvin,
Alderman Bob O'Connor and Alderman Carl Franco
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL FROM
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
15-00848 Approval of the Tuesday, September 22, 2015 City Council Meeting
Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting from September 22, 2015.
The motion carried by a voice vote.
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
appoint Officer Hester as Sergeant-at-arms for this meeting. The motion
carried by a voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS
15-00919 Recognition of Jensie Coonradt and Kaiya Hollister who are the World
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Robot Olympiad USA Robotics Champions.
Mayor Weisner recognized the "Robo Gals" Jensie Coonradt and Kaiya Hollister who
are the World Robot Olympiad USA Robotics Champions.
This Recognition was discussed and filed.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
15-00895 A Resolution Appointing Adrienne Coleman and Willie Mayes and
reappointing Marc Dale, Jr. and Cynthia Miller to the Aurora African
American Heritage Advisory Board .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, that
this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by voice vote.
Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor
and Alderman Franco
Enactment No: R15-277
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville, 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 Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor
and Alderman Franco
15-00642 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Special Purpose
Recreational Institution Use on the Lot 3A-4 of Eola Crossing 3rd
Resubdivision located at 2300 S. Eola Road, Aurora, Illinois, 60503
This Ordinance was adopted
Enactment No: O15-061
15-00709 A Resolution approving the issuance of a Carnival License to Windy
City Amusement, Inc. / Fox Valley United Way for a carnival to be held
at the Northgate Plaza on October 16-18, 2015.
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R15-278
15-00786 An Ordinance Approving a Text Amendment to Ordinance Number
3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance to modify certain portions
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being Section 3.3. Definitions, Section 4.3. Special Use & Structures,
Section 6.6-4. Use Regulations, Sec. 19.2 Adoption, and Table One:
Use Categories
This Ordinance was adopted
Enactment No: O15-062
15-00749 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use for Educational Services (6100)
with a Final Plan for West Aurora School District 129 Freeman
Elementary located at 153 S. Randall Road
This Ordinance was adopted
Enactment No: O15-063
15-00751 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for Educational Services
Use with a Final Plan for West Aurora School Dist. 129 Jefferson
Middle at 1151 Plum Street
This Ordinance was adopted
Enactment No: O15-064
15-00752 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for Educational Services
Use with a Final Plan for West Aurora School District 129 McCleery
Elementary at 1002 W. Illinois Avenue
This Ordinance was adopted
Enactment No: O15-065
15-00819 A Resolution authorizing approval of a an annual renewal of the
agreement with Verizon for cell phone and cellular data services for
the City of Aurora, Illinois. Approximate annual cost to the City not to
exceed $250,000
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R15-279
15-00820 A Resolution Rescinding Resolution R14-321 and Authorizing the
Execution of a Revised Hotel Occupancy Tax Rebate Agreement with
Midwest Management II, Inc., for the Property Located at 111 North
Broadway
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R15-280
15-00829 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class N City of
Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Nothing
But Winers, Inc, dba Nothing But Winers located at 1515 Butterfield
Road, Suite 111, Aurora, Illinois) .
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This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R15-281
15-00838 A Resolution Authorizing the Revised Master Agreement with OnLight
Aurora.
This Resolution was approved - Alderman Mervine abstained.
Enactment No: R15-282
15-00847 A Resolution ratifying Route 25 Train Station security camera repairs
in an amount not to exceed $29,606.00, and approving Advent
Systems, Inc. as the City of Aurora's preferred Genetec System
implementation and support provider.
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R15-283
15-00851 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount
of $64.72 per ton from Cargill Incorporated Salt Division, North
Olmsted, Ohio through the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing
Agreement.
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R15-284
15-00860 An Ordinance Consenting to the Assignment of a Land Lease at the
Aurora Municipal Airport between the City of Aurora and Synergy
Property Holdings LLC to MacNeil Real Estate Holdings, LLC.
This Ordinance was adopted
Enactment No: O15-066
15-00866 An Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate Located at 64 -
66 N. LaSalle St., Aurora, Illinois.
This Ordinance was adopted
Enactment No: O15-067
15-00867 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Dr.
Kathryn Birkett in support of Aurora's Pathways to Prosperity initiative .
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R15-285
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15-00837 A Resolution Authorizing Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendments
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(2014 - #6) and (2015 - #2) to Reflect Funding Re/Allocations for the
HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Programs and
Application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development's (HUD) Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program .
Assistant Chief of Staff Rick Guzman spoke briefly on this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine,
that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.
Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor
and Alderman Franco
Enactment No: R15-286
15-00869 A Resolution Approving a Development Agreement for a HOME
Program Loan Between the City of Aurora and VeriGreen
Development, LLC (DBA Aurora St. Charles Senior Living L.P.) for a
Senior Housing Development in the City of Aurora .
Assistant Chief of Staff Rick Guzman spoke briefly on this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, that
this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.
Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor
and Alderman Franco
Enactment No: R15-287
REPORT
15-00859 Treasurer's Report - August 2015 .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
accept and file this report.
BILLS
15-00931 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Irvin,
to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried.
Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor
and Alderman Franco
SPEAKERS
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Cynthia Latimer, Co-Chair of Aurora's MLK Committee spoke on MLK Committee's
Plans for 2015.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
allow speakers to address the City Council. The Motion carried by a voice vote.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote.
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Agenda
City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
City of Aurora Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Agenda - Final
Tuesday
October 13, 2015
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL FROM
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
15-00848 Approval of the Tuesday, September 22, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes.
.
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PRESENTATIONS
15-00919 Recognition of Jensie Coonradt and Kaiya Hollister who are the World Robot
Olympiad USA Robotics Champions.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
15-00895 A Resolution Appointing Adrienne Coleman and Willie Mayes and reappointing
Marc Dale, Jr. and Cynthia Miller to the Aurora African American Heritage
Advisory Board.
CONSENT AGENDA
15-00642 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Special Purpose
Recreational Institution Use on the Lot 3A-4 of Eola Crossing 3rd Resubdivision
located at 2300 S. Eola Road, Aurora, Illinois, 60503
15-00709 A Resolution approving the issuance of a Carnival License to Windy City
Amusement, Inc. / Fox Valley United Way for a carnival to be held at the
Northgate Plaza on October 16-18, 2015.
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15-00786 An Ordinance Approving a Text Amendment to Ordinance Number 3100, being
the Aurora Zoning Ordinance to modify certain portions being Section 3.3.
Definitions, Section 4.3. Special Use & Structures, Section 6.6-4. Use
Regulations, Sec. 19.2 Adoption, and Table One: Use Categories
15-00749 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use for Educational Services (6100) with a
Final Plan for West Aurora School District 129 Freeman Elementary located at
153 S. Randall Road
15-00751 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for Educational Services Use with
a Final Plan for West Aurora School Dist. 129 Jefferson Middle at 1151 Plum
Street
15-00752 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for Educational Services Use with
a Final Plan for West Aurora School District 129 McCleery Elementary at 1002
W. Illinois Avenue
15-00782 Recommendation to Solicit Bids to Repair the Water Infiltration Leak at the
Aurora Police Department Headquarters and repair pitched walkway on second
deck of structure .
15-00819 A Resolution authorizing approval of a an annual renewal of the agreement with
Verizon for cell phone and cellular data services for the City of Aurora, Illinois.
Approximate annual cost to the City not to exceed $25 0,000
15-00820 A Resolution Rescinding Resolution R14-321 and Authorizing the Execution of
a Revised Hotel Occupancy Tax Rebate Agreement with Midwest Management
II, Inc., for the Property Located at 111 North Broadway
15-00829 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class N City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: Nothing But Winers, Inc, dba
Nothing But Winers located at 1515 Butterfield Road, Suite 111, Aurora,
Illinois).
15-00838 A Resolution Authorizing the Revised Master Agreement with OnLight Aurora .
15-00847 A Resolution ratifying Route 25 Train Station security camera repairs in an
amount not to exceed $29,606.00, and approving Advent Systems, Inc. as the
City of Aurora's preferred Genetec System implementation and support
provider.
15-00851 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $64.72
per ton from Cargill Incorporated Salt Division, North Olmsted, Ohio through the
State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement .
15-00860 An Ordinance Consenting to the Assignment of a Land Lease at the Aurora
Municipal Airport between the City of Aurora and Synergy Property Holdings
LLC to MacNeil Real Estate Holdings, LLC.
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15-00866 An Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate Located at 64 - 66 N.
LaSalle St., Aurora, Illinois.
15-00867 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Dr. Kathryn
Birkett in support of Aurora's Pathways to Prosperity initiative .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15-00837 A Resolution Authorizing Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendments (2014 -
#6) and (2015 - #2) to Reflect Funding Re/Allocations for the HOME Investment
Partnerships Act (HOME) Programs and Application to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Section 108 Loan Guarantee
Program.
15-00869 A Resolution Approving a Development Agreement for a HOME Program Loan
Between the City of Aurora and VeriGreen Development, LLC (DBA Aurora St.
Charles Senior Living L.P.) for a Senior Housing Development in the City of
Aurora.
NEW BUSINESS
REPORT
15-00859 Treasurer's Report - August 2015 .
BILLS
15-00931 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
SPEAKERS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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