City Council
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · March 22, 2016
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
City of Aurora Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
March 22, 2016
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor called the meeting to order at 6:04 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 MARCH 8, 2016
16-00257 Approval of the Tuesday, March 8, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, that
the minutes be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote.
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
16-00266 Proclamation declaring March as Athletic Training Month and
Recognition of the Aurora University Athletic Training Program
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor presented a Proclamation declaring March as
Athletic Training Month and recognition of the Aurora University Training
Program. Dr. Oscar Krieger was present to accept the proclamation and a
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senior year student in the program spoke briefly.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENT
16-00206 A Resolution Appointing Chief Gary Krienitz to the Aurora Fireman
Pension Board.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine,
that this agenda item be approved. 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: R16-072
16-00237 A Resolution Appointing John Savage and Kevin Fitzpatrick and
Reappointing Jonathan Hylton to the Aurora Civic Center Authority
Board.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, that
this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote.
Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
Nay: 2- Alderman Bugg and Alderman Johnson
Enactment No: R16-092
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
15-01096 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class G City of
Aurora liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Carrerra,
Inc., d/b/a Supermercado Carrerra, 710 Foran Lane) .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-073
16-00052 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to enter into a ten (10) year
License Agreement with the Fox Valley Park District for the use and
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development of land located immediately south of the City of Aurora
Animal Control and Care Facility located at 600 S River Street.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-074
16-00084 A Resolution to establish a city-wide janitorial supplies program .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-075
16-00125 A Resolution to authorize the purchase of a 2016 Elgin Whirlwind MV
sweeper from Standard Equipment for the Street Maintenance Division
in the amount not to exceed $270,000.00
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-076
16-00154 A Resolution Authorizing a professional services contract with Kluber
Inc. for $27,500 for design, specification development and construction
management to install an emergency backup generator at AFD Fire
Station 3.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-077
16-00158 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security
for Pipefitters Training Center - 2650 N. Farnsworth Av.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-078
16-00173 A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Obsolete and Surplus Property
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-079
16-00189 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a
contract with Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. of 4520 N. Osage, Norridge,
IL 60706 for the Melrose-Homer-Elliot Water Main Replacement
Project in the amount of $969,773.77 .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-080
16-00190 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI) to perform on-site
construction engineering services for the Melrose-Homer-Elliot Water
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Main Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $83,277.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-081
16-00191 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
agreement with Visu-Sewer of Illinois, LLC, 9014 S. Thomas Avenue,
Bridgeview, IL 60455 for the Lincoln Avenue CIPP Lining Project in the
amount of $280,188.00.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-082
16-00192 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute the
Contract Change Order Request Number 1 with D Construction, 1488
S. Broadway, Coal City, IL 60416 for the Farnsworth Avenue Water
Main Replacement Project in the amount of $111,865.25.
This Resolution was adopted.
Enactment No: R16-093
16-00196 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a
three year agreement with Semper Fi Yard Services Inc. for the
Landscape Maintenance of the East Side Rain Gardens in the amount
of $80,178.00 per year .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-083
16-00201 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
agreement with Geneva Construction Co., P.O. Box 998, Aurora, IL
60507 in the amount of $444,815.00 for the 2016 Citywide Water and
Sewer Maintenance Patching Program.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-084
16-00202 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a
three year agreement with Semper Fi Yard Services Inc. for the
Landscape Maintenance of Stormwater Best Management Practice
Areas in the amount of $11,910.00 per year .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-085
16-00204 A Resolution Authorizing the 2016 Ward Neighborhood Cleanup and
Shred Event Programs for the City of Aurora .
This Resolution was approved.
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Enactment No: R16-086
16-00205 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2016 Neighborhood Street
Resurfacing Projects to Builders Paving, LLC, 4413 Roosevelt Road,
Suite 108, Hillside, IL 60162 in the amount of $4,038,960.95 .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-087
16-00208 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 44, Article VII, Entitled "Privilege Tax
On Service Of Food Or Alcoholic Liquor Or The Sale Of Alcoholic
Liquor At Retail" Of The Aurora Code Of Ordinances .
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O16-014
16-00210 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the
Engineering Agreement with V3 Companies .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-088
16-00211 A Resolution Authorizing the City to apply for and accept a Kane
County Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund grant for a project to light up the
Water Street Mall.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-089
16-00212 A Resolution Authorizing the City to apply for and accept a Kane
County Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund grant to help improve the
environmental condition of Millennium Plaza .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-090
16-00223 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E-1 City of
Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from:
Karademas Hospitality, LLC- Leland Sky Club Series d/b/a Leland Sky
Club, located at 7 South Stolp, Aurora, Illinois, 60506).
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-091
NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine,
to open the public hearing. The motion carried by voice vote.
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16-00278 A public hearing as required by the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Act
to consider the proposed first amendment to the City of Aurora’s TIF
No. 8 (East Farnsworth TIF)(PUBLIC HEARING)
Bill Wiet, Chief Development Officer, and Charles Durham, Senior Vice President
from Kane McKenna and Associates, spoke regarding the steps required to add
property to Tax Incremental Financing District Number 8 including holding a public
hearing. Mayor Pro Tem asked if there were any speakers wishing to speak during
the hearing and there were none. Mayor Pro Tem asked the City Clerk if there were
any written statements received regarding the hearing and there were none
reportedly received.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, that
the public hearing be closed. The motion carried by a 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
REPORT
16-00265 Identity Theft Prevention Program Annual Report.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
accept and file the report. The motion carried by voice vote.
BILLS
16-00279 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bugg to
approve and pay the bills 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
SPEAKERS
There were no speakers signed up to address City Council.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a closed session.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns to
adjourn the City Council Meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the
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meeting adjourned at 6:30 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
March 22, 2016
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF
16-00257 Approval of the Tuesday, March 8, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes .
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PRESENTATIONS
16-00266 Proclamation declaring March as Athletic Training Month and Recognition of
the Aurora University Athletic Training Program
MAYORAL APPOINTMENT
16-00206 A Resolution Appointing Chief Gary Krienitz to the Aurora Fireman Pension
Board.
16-00237 A Resolution Appointing John Savage and Kevin Fitzpatrick and Reappointing
Jonathan Hylton to the Aurora Civic Center Authority Board.
CONSENT AGENDA
15-01096 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class G City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: Carrerra, Inc., d/b/a
Supermercado Carrerra, 710 Foran Lane) .
16-00052 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to enter into a ten (10) year License
Agreement with the Fox Valley Park District for the use and development of
land located immediately south of the City of Aurora Animal Control and Care
Facility located at 600 S River Street.
16-00084 A Resolution to establish a city-wide janitorial supplies program .
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16-00125 A Resolution to authorize the purchase of a 2016 Elgin Whirlwind MV sweeper
from Standard Equipment for the Street Maintenance Division in the amount not
to exceed $270,000.00
16-00154 A Resolution Authorizing a professional services contract with Kluber Inc. for
$27,500 for design, specification development and construction management to
install an emergency backup generator at AFD Fire Station 3 .
16-00158 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
Pipefitters Training Center - 2650 N. Farnsworth Av.
16-00173 A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Obsolete and Surplus Property
16-00189 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a contract with
Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. of 4520 N. Osage, Norridge, IL 60706 for the
Melrose-Homer-Elliot Water Main Replacement Project in the amount of
$969,773.77.
16-00190 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement
with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI) to perform on-site construction
engineering services for the Melrose-Homer-Elliot Water Main Replacement
Project in an amount not to exceed $83,277.
16-00191 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement
with Visu-Sewer of Illinois, LLC, 9014 S. Thomas Avenue, Bridgeview, IL 60455
for the Lincoln Avenue CIPP Lining Project in the amount of $280,188.00.
16-00192 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute the Contract
Change Order Request Number 1 with D Construction, 1488 S. Broadway, Coal
City, IL 60416 for the Farnsworth Avenue Water Main Replacement Project in
the amount of $111,865.25.
16-00196 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a three year
agreement with Semper Fi Yard Services Inc. for the Landscape Maintenance
of the East Side Rain Gardens in the amount of $80,178.00 per year .
16-00201 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement
with Geneva Construction Co., P.O. Box 998, Aurora, IL 60507 in the amount of
$444,815.00 for the 2016 Citywide Water and Sewer Maintenance Patching
Program.
16-00202 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a three year
agreement with Semper Fi Yard Services Inc. for the Landscape Maintenance
of Stormwater Best Management Practice Areas in the amount of $11,910.00
per year.
16-00204 A Resolution Authorizing the 2016 Ward Neighborhood Cleanup and Shred
Event Programs for the City of Aurora .
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16-00205 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2016 Neighborhood Street
Resurfacing Projects to Builders Paving, LLC, 4413 Roosevelt Road, Suite 108,
Hillside, IL 60162 in the amount of $4,038,960.95 .
16-00208 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 44, Article VII, Entitled "Privilege Tax On
Service Of Food Or Alcoholic Liquor Or The Sale Of Alcoholic Liquor At Retail"
Of The Aurora Code Of Ordinances .
16-00210 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the Engineering
Agreement with V3 Companies .
16-00211 A Resolution Authorizing the City to apply for and accept a Kane County Grand
Victoria Riverboat Fund grant for a project to light up the Water Street Mall .
16-00212 A Resolution Authorizing the City to apply for and accept a Kane County Grand
Victoria Riverboat Fund grant to help improve the environmental condition of
Millennium Plaza.
16-00223 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E-1 City of Aurora
liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Karademas Hospitality,
LLC- Leland Sky Club Series d/b/a Leland Sky Club, located at 7 South Stolp,
Aurora, Illinois, 60506).
NEW BUSINESS
16-00278 A public hearing as required by the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Act to
consider the proposed first amendment to the City of Aurora’s TIF No. 8 (East
Farnsworth TIF)(PUBLIC HEARING)
REPORT
16-00265 Identity Theft Prevention Program Annual Report.
BILLS
16-00279 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.
SPEAKERS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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