City Council
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · October 11, 2016
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
City of Aurora Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
October 11, 2016
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Weisner called the City Council meeting to order at 6:02 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 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
16-00960 Approval of the Tuesday, September 27, 2016 City Council Meeting
Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
approve and file the Minutes form the Tuesday, August 9, 2016 City Council
meeting.
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
A motion was made by Alderman Hart Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
appoint Officer Hart as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried
by a voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS
16-00974 Recognition of 2016 National Night Out Groups .
A brief summary of the 2016 National Night Out event was made by Dan Barreiro,
Chief Community Services Officer followed by presentation of awards to event
organizers of each Ward.
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16-00975 Recognition in Honor of Waubonsee Community College's 50th
Anniversary.
Mayor Weisner introduced Dr. Christine Sobek, President of Waubonsee Community
College and presented her with a proclamation in recognition of their 50th
Anniversary Celebration.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
16-00850 A Resolution Appointing Charlie Zine and Doug Johnson to the Aurora
Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Board .
This resolution was approved.
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: R16-312
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
16-00693 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with F.H. Paschen to replace all of
the Platform/Station Buildings and Tunnel Ramp/Stair Enclosure roofs
at the RT 59 Transit Center in an amount not to exceed $220,000 .00.
This resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-313
16-00737 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Pace and Intersection
Media LLC for the Installation, Maintenance and Revenue Sharing for
passenger shelters at the Parking Facility at Route 59 Commuter Train
Station.
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-332
16-00769 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Use Planned Development,
Approving the East Aurora High School Campus Plan Description and
Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning
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Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, to an underlying
zoning of P(S) Park and Recreation for the property located at 500
Tomcat Lane being on the south side of 5th Avenue between State
Street and Smith Boulevard
This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: O16-068
16-00770 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat East Aurora High School
Subdivision located at 500 Tomcat Lane being on the south side of 5th
Avenue between State Street and Smith Boulevard
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-314
16-00771 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 & 2 for East Aurora High
School Subdivision located at 500 Tomcat Lane being on the south
side of 5th Avenue between State Street and Smith Boulevard for an
Educational services (6100) Use
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-315
16-00783 An Ordinance Granting a Shed Area, Size, and Height variance
pursuant to Section 10.5 and Section 4.4-6.6 for property located at
106 LeGrande Boulevard being the south east corner of LeGrande
Boulevard and Garfield Avenue
This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: O16-069
16-00801 A Resolution Approving a Final Plat for the Re -subdivision of Lot 1 of
Wayside Cross Ministries Subdivision, located at 215 E. New York
Street and 34 N. Lincoln Avenue , being the southwest corner of New
York Street and Lincoln Avenue
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-316
16-00833 A Resolution approving renovation of the MIS Division office by R. C.
Wegman Construction and Cipher Technology Solutions, including
office furniture and computer related cabinetry in an amount not to
exceed $347,795.00.
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-317
16-00845 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Enterprise Fox Valley
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Subdivision located at 4000 Ogden Avenue being northwest corner of
Ogden Avenue and Longmeadow Drive .
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-318
16-00846 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 101 of Enterprise Fox
Valley Subdivision located at 4000 Ogden Avenue being the northwest
corner of Ogden Avenue and Longmeadow Drive .
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-319
16-00849 A Resolution Authorizing a Change Order to the Purchase of an
Exterior Payment Kiosk for Revenue & Collection Division to Receive
Payments on City of Aurora Accounts in the amount of $15,000.00 .
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-320
16-00856 A Resolution Authorizing an extension of the Harris Radio System
maintenance contract through 2021. Funds will be taken annually from
101-1231-419-38.03 ..
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-321
16-00857 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract to Purchase Real
Property Located at 116 West New York Street, Aurora Illinois, and to
Lease said Property to Schor Glass
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-322
16-00908 A Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a backup
emergency generator, transfer switch and required wiring at Aurora fire
station 3, from Frank Marshal Electric Inc. of Aurora IL. In the amount
of $123,200.00 for the Aurora Fire Department .
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-323
16-00911 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of Oracle Database Enterprise
Edition licensing for the Police Department’s Records Management
System CIP project from Mythics, Inc. of Virginia Beach, VA via The
Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) contract in an amount not to
exceed $277,648.40.
This Resolution was approved
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Enactment No: R16-324
16-00917 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of NICE Digital Voice Logging,
Upgrades and Maintenance from Word Systems, Inc. for the Aurora
911 Dispatch Center in the amount of $243,751.00 over a five-year
period from Word Systems, Inc.
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-325
16-00921 A Resolution ratifying payment to H. Linden and Sons for emergency
sewer repair work on Jackson Street between 6th Avenue and 7th
Avenue.
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-326
16-00926 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with H. Linden & Sons Water and
Sewer, Inc. of 722 E. South St., Unit D, Plano, IL 60545 for the
Watson Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project in the amount of
forty three thousand, nine hundred forty five dollars ($43,945.00) .
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-327
16-00930 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with RGC Design, to provide
Landscape Architecture/Professional Design Services for the Phillips
Park Mastodon Island OSLAD project for the Division of Parks &
Recreation.
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-328
16-00933 A Resolution to accept a grant of $400,000 from the State of Illinois for
creation of an educational and environmental area at Mastodon Island
at Phillips Park.
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-329
16-00934 A Resolution Approving a Change Order Increasing the value of the
Contract for the Lincoln Avenue CIPP project with Visu-Sewer of
Illinois, LLC by the amount of $74,000.
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-330
16-00942 A Resolution Approving a Tax Increment Financing Grant to OnLight
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Aurora, to Provide for a Fiber Optic Connection to Aldi Inc. Information
Technology Building at 1245 Corporate Boulevard, Aurora .
This Resolution was approved
Enactment No: R16-331
REPORTS
16-00981 Corporate Funds Investment Report - Second Quarter .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart Burns, seconded by Alderman Bugg to
accept and file the report as filed. The motion passed by voice vote.
BILLS
16-00976 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
A motion was made by Alderman Hart Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville
that the bills as presented be approved and paid. The motion carred 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
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SPEAKERS
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
allow members of the public to address City Council. The motion carried by a
voice vote.
The following member of the public addressed the members of the CIty
Council.
James Nortone spoke in regards to concerns with snow removal in residential
cul-de-sacs.
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 voice vote. The
meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Submitted by: _______________________________________________
Sara Townsend, Deputy 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-revised
Tuesday
October 11, 2016
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
16-00960 Approval of the Tuesday, September 27, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes.
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PRESENTATIONS
16-00974 Recognition of 2016 National Night Out Groups .
16-00975 Recognition in Honor of Waubonsee Community College's 50th Anniversary .
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
16-00850 A Resolution Appointing Charlie Zine and Doug Johnson to the Aurora Bicycle,
Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Board .
CONSENT AGENDA
16-00693 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with F.H. Paschen to replace all of the
Platform/Station Buildings and Tunnel Ramp/Stair Enclosure roofs at the RT 59
Transit Center in an amount not to exceed $220,000 .00.
16-00737 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Pace and Intersection Media LLC
for the Installation, Maintenance and Revenue Sharing for passenger shelters
at the Parking Facility at Route 59 Commuter Train Station .
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16-00769 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Use Planned Development, Approving the
East Aurora High School Campus Plan Description and Amending Ordinance
Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map
attached thereto, to an underlying zoning of P(S) Park and Recreation for the
property located at 500 Tomcat Lane being on the south side of 5th Avenue
between State Street and Smith Boulevard
16-00770 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat East Aurora High School Subdivision
located at 500 Tomcat Lane being on the south side of 5th Avenue between
State Street and Smith Boulevard
16-00771 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 & 2 for East Aurora High School
Subdivision located at 500 Tomcat Lane being on the south side of 5th Avenue
between State Street and Smith Boulevard for an Educational services (6100)
Use
16-00783 An Ordinance Granting a Shed Area, Size, and Height variance pursuant to
Section 10.5 and Section 4.4-6.6 for property located at 106 LeGrande
Boulevard being the south east corner of LeGrande Boulevard and Garfield
Avenue
16-00801 A Resolution Approving a Final Plat for the Re -subdivision of Lot 1 of Wayside
Cross Ministries Subdivision, located at 215 E. New York Street and 34 N.
Lincoln Avenue, being the southwest corner of New York Street and Lincoln
Avenue
16-00833 A Resolution approving renovation of the MIS Division office by R. C. Wegman
Construction and Cipher Technology Solutions, including office furniture and
computer related cabinetry in an amount not to exceed $347 ,795.00.
16-00845 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Enterprise Fox Valley Subdivision
located at 4000 Ogden Avenue being northwest corner of Ogden Avenue and
Longmeadow Drive.
16-00846 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 101 of Enterprise Fox Valley
Subdivision located at 4000 Ogden Avenue being the northwest corner of
Ogden Avenue and Longmeadow Drive .
16-00849 A Resolution Authorizing a Change Order to the Purchase of an Exterior
Payment Kiosk for Revenue & Collection Division to Receive Payments on City
of Aurora Accounts in the amount of $15,000.00 .
16-00856 A Resolution Authorizing an extension of the Harris Radio System maintenance
contract through 2021. Funds will be taken annually from 101-1231-419-38.03 ..
16-00857 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract to Purchase Real Property
Located at 116 West New York Street, Aurora Illinois, and to Lease said
Property to Schor Glass
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16-00908 A Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a backup emergency
generator, transfer switch and required wiring at Aurora fire station 3, from
Frank Marshal Electric Inc. of Aurora IL. In the amount of $123,200.00 for the
Aurora Fire Department.
16-00911 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of Oracle Database Enterprise Edition
licensing for the Police Department’s Records Management System CIP project
from Mythics, Inc. of Virginia Beach, VA via The Cooperative Purchasing
Network (TCPN) contract in an amount not to exceed $277,648.40.
16-00917 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of NICE Digital Voice Logging, Upgrades
and Maintenance from Word Systems, Inc. for the Aurora 911 Dispatch Center
in the amount of $243,751.00 over a five-year period from Word Systems, Inc.
16-00921 A Resolution ratifying payment to H. Linden and Sons for emergency sewer
repair work on Jackson Street between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue.
16-00926 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with H. Linden & Sons Water and Sewer,
Inc. of 722 E. South St., Unit D, Plano, IL 60545 for the Watson Street Sanitary
Sewer Replacement Project in the amount of forty three thousand, nine
hundred forty five dollars ($43,945.00) .
16-00930 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with RGC Design, to provide
Landscape Architecture/Professional Design Services for the Phillips Park
Mastodon Island OSLAD project for the Division of Parks & Recreation .
16-00933 A Resolution to accept a grant of $400,000 from the State of Illinois for creation
of an educational and environmental area at Mastodon Island at Phillips Park .
16-00934 A Resolution Approving a Change Order Increasing the value of the Contract
for the Lincoln Avenue CIPP project with Visu-Sewer of Illinois, LLC by the
amount of $74,000.
16-00942 A Resolution Approving a Tax Increment Financing Grant to OnLight Aurora, to
Provide for a Fiber Optic Connection to Aldi Inc. Information Technology
Building at 1245 Corporate Boulevard, Aurora .
REPORTS
16-00981 Corporate Funds Investment Report - Second Quarter .
BILLS
16-00976 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
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SPEAKERS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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