City Council
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · February 9, 2016
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
City of Aurora Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
February 09, 2016
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M. and the roll
was called.
Present: 12 - 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
Absent: 1 - Mayor Tom Weisner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 26, 2016
16-00080 Approval of the Tuesday, January 26, 2016 City Council Meeting
Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
approve and file the minutes from the Tuesday, January 26, 2016 City Council
Meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote with Alderman Hart-Burns
abstaining.
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 a voice vote.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, 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
15-01049 A Resolution accepting the dedication of a 10 feet City Easement
adjacent to the right-of-way at 233 Ashland Avenue
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-018
15-01146 A Resolution Approving a Final Plat on Lots 5A, 6A, 7A and 10 for
Phase 1 of the Resubdivision of Deerpath Commerce Center
Subdivision Unit 2
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-019
15-01147 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lots 5A, 6A
and 10 for Phase 1 of the Resubdivision of Deerpath Commerce
Center Subdivision Unit 2
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-020
16-00005 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class I City of
Aurora liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Colleen's
Flower Baskets, Inc., d/b/a Flower Basket, 302 N. Lake Street) .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-021
16-00021 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of four(4) complete sets of
hydraulic rescue tools from Air One of South Elgin, Illinois in the
amount of $71,742.00 for the Aurora Fire Department .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-022
16-00022 A Resolution to purchase a replacement 2016 Ford Utility Police
Interceptor from Currie Motors 9423 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort, IL in
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the amount of $29,400.00 .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-023
16-00028 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance
security for White Oak West - Office / Warehouse - 2121 Diehl Rd.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-024
16-00030 A Resolution for Security Reduction No. 1 for Verona Ridge Unit 4
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-025
16-00032 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance
security for Stonegate West Unit 8 Phase I.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-026
16-00034 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance
security for Stonegate West Unit 8B .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-027
16-00035 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance
security for Stonegate West Unit 8c .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-028
16-00045 A Resolution Approving a Settlement Agreement and Authorization of
a Contract for the Installation of a FlexNet System with a Five-Year
Service for Analytics with the Sensus, USA, Inc Company for the
Water and Sewer Meter Maintenance Division and the Water Billing
Division
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-029
16-00050 A Resolution Establishing Procedures For Setting User Fee Rates For
Ambulance/Paramedic Services .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-030
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16-00055 An Ordinance Determining the Need for Certain Property and
Requesting the Transfer Thereof by the Aurora Public Library to the
City of Aurora
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O16-003
15-00687 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of the Aurora Code of
Ordinances by Adding A New Article X1 Establishing a Vacant and
Foreclosure Registration System Requiring Registration and
Inspection of Properties and Establishing Regulations for Enforcement
Thereof.
Enactment No: O16-004
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15-00687 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of the Aurora Code of
Ordinances by Adding A New Article X1 Establishing a Vacant and
Foreclosure Registration System Requiring Registration and
Inspection of Properties and Establishing Regulations for Enforcement
Thereof.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
adopt the oridnance 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
Enactment No: O16-004
15-00992 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreements between the
City of Aurora and Wennlund Farm LLC an Illinois Limited Liability
Company as Successor in Interest to and to Aurora Redevelopment
Company, LLC
A motion was made Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
approve this resolution. A subsequent motion was made by Alderman Mervine,
seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns to hold this item until the next City Council
meeting on February 23, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote to hold
the item:
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
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NEW BUSINESS
16-00108 A Resolution Approving the Release and Settlement Agreement in the
case of Jonathan Grayson v the City of Aurora et al .
A motion was made by Alderman 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: R16-031
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
16-00096 Requesting approval of a Special Use for a Religious Institution (6400)
Use for the property located at 850 Ridgeway Avenue (Lighthouse
Worship Center - L16-00096 / AU28/1-13.094-Su/Fpn - ES - Ward
4)..body
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
16-00098 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for the property located at 850
Ridgeway Avenue (Lighthouse Worship Center - L16-00098 /
AU28/1-13.094-Su/Fpn - ES - Ward 4)..body
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
BILLS
16-00105 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
Alderman Hart-Burns made a motion, seconded by Alderman Irvin to approve
and pay the bills. 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
SPEAKERS
There were no members of the public wishing to address City Council.
Alderman Mervine, Alderman Franco, Alderman Irvin and Mayor Pro Tem
O'Connor addressed the City Council regarding his recommendation for
Alderman Johnson to resign from her position as Alderman of the 10th Ward.
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CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a Closed Session.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
adjourn the City Council meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote. This
meeting was adjourned at 6:28 P.M.
Submitted by: ___________________________________________________
Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk
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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
February 09, 2016
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 26, 2016
16-00080 Approval of the Tuesday, January 26, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes .
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
CONSENT AGENDA
15-01049 A Resolution accepting the dedication of a 10 feet City Easement adjacent to
the right-of-way at 233 Ashland Avenue
15-01146 A Resolution Approving a Final Plat on Lots 5A, 6A, 7A and 10 for Phase 1 of
the Resubdivision of Deerpath Commerce Center Subdivision Unit 2
15-01147 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lots 5A, 6A and 10 for
Phase 1 of the Resubdivision of Deerpath Commerce Center Subdivision Unit 2
16-00005 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class I City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: Colleen's Flower Baskets, Inc.,
d/b/a Flower Basket, 302 N. Lake Street) .
16-00021 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of four(4) complete sets of hydraulic
rescue tools from Air One of South Elgin, Illinois in the amount of $71,742.00
for the Aurora Fire Department .
16-00022 A Resolution to purchase a replacement 2016 Ford Utility Police Interceptor
from Currie Motors 9423 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort, IL in the amount of
$29,400.00.
16-00028 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
White Oak West - Office / Warehouse - 2121 Diehl Rd.
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16-00030 A Resolution for Security Reduction No. 1 for Verona Ridge Unit 4
16-00032 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
Stonegate West Unit 8 Phase I.
16-00034 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
Stonegate West Unit 8B.
16-00035 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
Stonegate West Unit 8c.
16-00045 A Resolution Approving a Settlement Agreement and Authorization of a
Contract for the Installation of a FlexNet System with a Five-Year Service for
Analytics with the Sensus, USA, Inc Company for the Water and Sewer Meter
Maintenance Division and the Water Billing Division
16-00050 A Resolution Establishing Procedures For Setting User Fee Rates For
Ambulance/Paramedic Services .
16-00055 An Ordinance Determining the Need for Certain Property and Requesting the
Transfer Thereof by the Aurora Public Library to the City of Aurora
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15-00687 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of the Aurora Code of Ordinances by
Adding A New Article X1 Establishing a Vacant and Foreclosure Registration
System Requiring Registration and Inspection of Properties and Establishing
Regulations for Enforcement Thereof.
15-00992 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreements between the City of
Aurora and Wennlund Farm LLC an Illinois Limited Liability Company as
Successor in Interest to and to Aurora Redevelopment Company, LLC
NEW BUSINESS
16-00108 A Resolution Approving the Release and Settlement Agreement in the case of
Jonathan Grayson v the City of Aurora et al .
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
16-00096 Requesting approval of a Special Use for a Religious Institution (6400) Use for
the property located at 850 Ridgeway Avenue (Lighthouse Worship Center -
L16-00096 / AU28/1-13.094-Su/Fpn - ES - Ward 4)..body
16-00098 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for the property located at 850 Ridgeway
Avenue (Lighthouse Worship Center - L16-00098 / AU28/1-13.094-Su/Fpn - ES
- Ward 4)..body
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BILLS
16-00105 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
SPEAKERS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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