City Council
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · July 11, 2017
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
City of Aurora Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
July 11, 2017
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: 12 - Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos,
Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa
Hart-Burns, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman
Judd Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor and
Mayor Richard Irvin
Absent: 1 - Alderman Bill Donnell
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
The Invocation was performed by Pastor Obe Arellano from Community
Christian Church's Aurora Campus.
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017
17-00599 Approval of the Tuesday, June 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns , seconded by Alderman Saville,
that this agenda item 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 Saville to
appoint Officer Carollo as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion
carried by a voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS
17-00448 Presentation of the Fourth of July Parade Best Unit Award .
This Presentation was discussed and filed. Gina Moga made the presentation
to the Aurora Humane Society.
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MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
16-00519 A Resolution Appointing Ranjan Mohanty and Reappointing Prasad
Garkhedkar to the Indian American Community Outreach Advisory
Board.
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman O'Connor,
that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: R17-205
17-00564 A Resolution Appointing Joe Fuller, Aziz Alam, Debra Newman Roe
and reappointing Gerald Lubshina and Marlin Mittag to the Block Grant
Working Committee.
A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, that
this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: R17-206
17-00605 A Resolution Appointing the Chief Financial Officer and Reappointing
John Duggan Aurora to the Aurora Police Pension Board.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza,
that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: R17-207
CONSENT AGENDA
17-00456 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Butterfield Phase II, Unit
4B Subdivision Being Vacant Land located south of Ferry Road and
Frieder Lane
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
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Enactment No: R17-208
17-00476 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan for Butterfield Phase II, Unit
4B Subdivision Being Vacant Land located south of Ferry Road and
Frieder Lane
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: R17-209
17-00486 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Femosh Subdivision, being
Vacant Land, located on the west side of Elder Drive between Birch
Lane and Foxcroft Drive
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: R17-210
17-00487 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Femosh
Subdivision located on the west side of Elder Drive between Birch
Lane and Foxcroft Drive
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: R17-211
17-00516 A Resolution to accept the quote from Watch Guard, 415 Century,
Parkway, Allen Texas, 75013, for the purchase of the EL4 software
system with two redactive licenses and technical support for the
Aurora Police Department.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: R17-212
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17-00503 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C City of
Aurora liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: OM
Sainath Liquor Inc, dba: Royal Food & Liquor, 335 E. Indian Trail,
Aurora, IL 60505).
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: R17-213
17-00528 A Resolution for the purchasing authority of professional engineering
services not to exceed $75,000 for City demolition projects
coordinated by the Department of Neighborhood Standards.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: R17-214
17-00530 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security
for Aurora St. Charles Senior Apartments - 400 E. New York St.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: R17-215
17-00536 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Swallow Construction
Corporation in the amount of four hundred forty-two thousand, five
hundred forty-nine dollars and zero cents ($442,549.00) for the
Citywide Sanitary Sewer Spot Repair - Contract B project .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: R17-216
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17-00539 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security
for Seefried Properties - 1600 Sequoia Dr.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: R17-217
17-00548 A Resolution to award a contract to Brandt Excavating, Inc., Inc. in the
amount of $93,248.76 for the North Gregory Street Water Main
Replacement Project..
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: R17-218
17-00566 An Ordinance Changing the Name of Marilyn Lane to Friar Drive
between Mitchell Road and Schomer Road in Kane County, Aurora
Illinois
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: O17-042
17-00568 An Ordinance Changing the Name of 4th Street to East 4th Street
between Reid Place and Poss Road in DuPage County, Aurora Illinois
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: O17-043
17-00578 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Wage Rollover Agreement
Between the City of Aurora and Police Management .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
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Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: R17-220
17-00597 A Resolution Approving First Amendment to Contract for the Purchase
and Sale of a Portion of City Owned Real Estate Located at the
Northeast Corner of Sullivan Road and State Route 25
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Enactment No: R17-221
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
There were no Requests and Referrals.
BILLS
17-00615 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza,
that this agenda item be approve and pay. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
SPEAKERS
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco to
move into Closed Session at the conclusion of the City Council meeting for
matters relating to litigation pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11). The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
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ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
to adjourn this meeting of the City Council. The motion carried by voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 P.M.
Submitted by:
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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
July 11, 2017
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017
17-00599 Approval of the Tuesday, June 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes.
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PRESENTATIONS
17-00448 Presentation of the Fourth of July Parade Best Unit Award .
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
16-00519 A Resolution Appointing Ranjan Mohanty and Reappointing Prasad Garkhedkar
to the Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board .
17-00564 A Resolution Appointing Joe Fuller, Aziz Alam, Debra Newman Roe and
reappointing Gerald Lubshina and Marlin Mittag to the Block Grant Working
Committee.
17-00605 A Resolution Appointing the Chief Financial Officer and Reappointing John
Duggan Aurora to the Aurora Police Pension Board.
CONSENT AGENDA
17-00456 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Butterfield Phase II, Unit 4B
Subdivision Being Vacant Land located south of Ferry Road and Frieder Lane
17-00476 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan for Butterfield Phase II, Unit 4B
Subdivision Being Vacant Land located south of Ferry Road and Frieder Lane
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17-00486 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Femosh Subdivision, being Vacant
Land, located on the west side of Elder Drive between Birch Lane and Foxcroft
Drive
17-00487 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Femosh Subdivision
located on the west side of Elder Drive between Birch Lane and Foxcroft Drive
17-00516 A Resolution to accept the quote from Watch Guard, 415 Century, Parkway,
Allen Texas, 75013, for the purchase of the EL4 software system with two
redactive licenses and technical support for the Aurora Police Department.
17-00503 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: OM Sainath Liquor Inc, dba:
Royal Food & Liquor, 335 E. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60505) .
17-00528 A Resolution for the purchasing authority of professional engineering services
not to exceed $75,000 for City demolition projects coordinated by the
Department of Neighborhood Standards.
17-00530 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Aurora
St. Charles Senior Apartments - 400 E. New York St.
17-00536 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Swallow Construction Corporation in
the amount of four hundred forty-two thousand, five hundred forty-nine dollars
and zero cents ($442,549.00) for the Citywide Sanitary Sewer Spot Repair -
Contract B project.
17-00539 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
Seefried Properties - 1600 Sequoia Dr.
17-00548 A Resolution to award a contract to Brandt Excavating, Inc., Inc. in the amount
of $93,248.76 for the North Gregory Street Water Main Replacement Project. .
17-00566 An Ordinance Changing the Name of Marilyn Lane to Friar Drive between
Mitchell Road and Schomer Road in Kane County, Aurora Illinois
17-00568 An Ordinance Changing the Name of 4th Street to East 4th Street between
Reid Place and Poss Road in DuPage County, Aurora Illinois
17-00578 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Wage Rollover Agreement Between
the City of Aurora and Police Management .
17-00597 A Resolution Approving First Amendment to Contract for the Purchase and
Sale of a Portion of City Owned Real Estate Located at the Northeast Corner of
Sullivan Road and State Route 25
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
BILLS
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17-00615 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
SPEAKERS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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