City Council
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · March 27, 2018
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
March 27, 2018
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor called the City Council meeting to order at 6:03 P.M.
and the roll was called.
Present: 12 - Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos,
Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville,
Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward
Bugg, Alderman Judd Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins and Alderman
Bob O'Connor
Absent: 1 - Mayor Richard Irvin
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PRESENTATIONS
18-0278 Proclamation for National Athletic Training Month
This Proclamation was discussed and filed
18-0272 Invest Aurora Update.
This Presentation was discussed and filed.
SPEAKERS
The following people addressed members of City Council:
Theodia Gillespie, Quad County Urban League, spoke regarding disbanding
the Aurora Election Commission.
Joan Solms spoke against the Gay Pride Parade.
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Annette Johnson spoke regarding disbanding the Aurora Election Commission.
Samantha Trzcinski, Happy Daze, spoke against raising the age for purchasing
vaping products to twenty-one (21) years of age.
Andre Galanos, Happy Daze, spoke against raising the age for purchasing
vaping products to twenty-one (21) years of age.
No further speakers were present.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, 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 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins
and Alderman O'Connor
18-0079 A Resolution Amending and authorizing the continuation of the Ward 2
Fence Improvement Program for the City of Aurora .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-066
18-0092 An Ordinance Annexing Property located at 1209 Howell Place to the
City of Aurora, Illinois , 60505
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O18-029
18-0167 A Resolution Request to accept Kone Inc. complete maintenance
agreement for the vertical transportation equipment (elevators) located at
the Police Headquarters and the maintenance contract rider for the
Development Services Center.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-067
18-0172 A Resolution to purchase a heavy duty stake bed truck from Rush Truck
Center through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services
Master Contract 4018132 for the Street Maintenance Division .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-068
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18-0174 A Resolution Request to accept additional services from Kone Inc. for the
completion of elevator repairs for the Development Services Center.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-069
18-0175 A Resolution Awarding the Downer Place Two Way Conversion project
construction to the low bidder, Virgil Cook & Son, Inc. in the amount of $
78,947.10.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-070
18-0190 A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Obsolete and Surplus Property
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-071
18-0197 A Resolution to Award the contract for the Tall Oaks Water Main
Replacement - Phase 2 project to Swallow Construction Corporation,
4250 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 in the amount of seven
hundred fifty-five thousand, one hundred forty-four dollars and zero cents
($755,144.00).
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-072
18-0199 An Ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on remodeling,
change of occupancy or change of use of single family homes to lodging
houses, boarding houses, or congregate living facilities and the issuance
of rental licenses or the required revised certificate of occupancy to
convert single family homes to lodging houses, boarding houses or
congregate living facilities when the occupants do not fit the definition of
family in Aurora.
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O18-030
18-0200 A Resolution Authorizing the Ward 5 Residential and Nonprofit Grant
Program including Homeowner and Condo Associations that are
organized under Illinois Law and in good standings with the Secretary of
State. The grant is not for primary or the exclusive benefit of the
Association or its members.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-073
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18-0206 A Resolution authorizing payment to JULIE Incorporated for the
distribution of utility locate requests to the City of Aurora for 2018 in the
amount of Twenty Nine Thousand One Hundred and Thirty dollars and
Seventy Two cents ($29 ,130.72
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-074
18-0207 A Resolution authorization to enter into a three year agreement for the
purchase of Microsoft Enterprise License annual renewals for the
Information Technology Division under the State of Illinois Central
Management Services contract with CDW-Government, Inc not to exceed
$294,264 annually
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-075
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
18-0165 A Resolution Approving the City of Aurora 3rd Program Year (2017)
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the
Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME
Investment Partnership Act Programs (HOME) .
Rick Guzman, Neighborhood Redevelopment Manager, spoke briefly regarding the
item.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza,
that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.
Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins
and Alderman O'Connor
Enactment No: R18-076
18-0225 An Ordinance Providing for the Acquisition of Certain Real Estate
Commonly Known as 2450 North Farnsworth Avenue, Through Eminent
Domain or Otherwise.
Corporation Counsel, Rick Veenstra, spoke briefly regarding the item. Alderman
Lofchie voiced he would not be supporting the item.
A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
this agenda item be adopted. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
Nay: 1- Alderman Lofchie
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Enactment No: O18-031
18-0178 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 of the City of Aurora Code of
Ordinances Entitled "Cigarettes, Cigars and Tobacco".
A motion was made by Alderman Lofchie, seconded by Alderman Bugg to remove this
item from the Consent Agenda. The item was removed from the Consent Agenda and
placed under Unfinished Business for discussion.
Discussion was held with questions and comments regarding the item by Alderman
Lofchie, Alderman Franco and Alderman Mervine. Julie Mirostaw, Senior Director of
Government Relations at the American Heart Association was present and addressed
questions and provided information regarding the item.
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O18-032
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
18-0261 Requesting the Annexation of 0.14 acres located at 619 Parker Avenue
(Wilson Perez - 18-0261 / AU34/2-18.053-A - SB - Ward 3)
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
BILLS
18-0274 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bohman,
that the bills be approved and paid. The motion carried.
Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins
and Alderman O'Connor
CLOSED SESSION
There was not a need for closed session.
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.
This meeting was adjourned at 7:10 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-revised
Tuesday
March 27, 2018
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PRESENTATIONS
18-0278 Proclamation for National Athletic Training Month
18-0272 Invest Aurora Update.
SPEAKERS
CONSENT AGENDA
18-0079 A Resolution Amending and authorizing the continuation of the Ward 2 Fence
Improvement Program for the City of Aurora .
18-0092 An Ordinance Annexing Property located at 1209 Howell Place to the City of
Aurora, Illinois, 60505
18-0167 A Resolution Request to accept Kone Inc. complete maintenance agreement for
the vertical transportation equipment (elevators) located at the Police
Headquarters and the maintenance contract rider for the Development Services
Center.
18-0172 A Resolution to purchase a heavy duty stake bed truck from Rush Truck Center
through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Master Contract
4018132 for the Street Maintenance Division .
18-0174 A Resolution Request to accept additional services from Kone Inc. for the
completion of elevator repairs for the Development Services Center.
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18-0175 A Resolution Awarding the Downer Place Two Way Conversion project
construction to the low bidder, Virgil Cook & Son, Inc. in the amount of $
78,947.10.
18-0178 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances
Entitled "Cigarettes, Cigars and Tobacco".
18-0190 A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Obsolete and Surplus Property
18-0197 A Resolution to Award the contract for the Tall Oaks Water Main Replacement -
Phase 2 project to Swallow Construction Corporation, 4250 Lacey Road, Downers
Grove, IL 60515 in the amount of seven hundred fifty -five thousand, one hundred
forty-four dollars and zero cents ($755,144.00).
18-0199 An Ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on remodeling, change of
occupancy or change of use of single family homes to lodging houses, boarding
houses, or congregate living facilities and the issuance of rental licenses or the
required revised certificate of occupancy to convert single family homes to lodging
houses, boarding houses or congregate living facilities when the occupants do not
fit the definition of family in Aurora.
18-0200 A Resolution Authorizing the Ward 5 Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program
including Homeowner and Condo Associations that are organized under Illinois
Law and in good standings with the Secretary of State. The grant is not for primary
or the exclusive benefit of the Association or its members.
18-0206 A Resolution authorizing payment to JULIE Incorporated for the distribution of utility
locate requests to the City of Aurora for 2018 in the amount of Twenty Nine
Thousand One Hundred and Thirty dollars and Seventy Two cents ($29 ,130.72
18-0207 A Resolution authorization to enter into a three year agreement for the purchase of
Microsoft Enterprise License annual renewals for the Information Technology
Division under the State of Illinois Central Management Services contract with
CDW-Government, Inc not to exceed $294,264 annually
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
18-0165 A Resolution Approving the City of Aurora 3rd Program Year (2017) Consolidated
Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Federal Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act
Programs (HOME).
18-0225 An Ordinance Providing for the Acquisition of Certain Real Estate Commonly
Known as 2450 North Farnsworth Avenue, Through Eminent Domain or Otherwise.
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REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
18-0261 Requesting the Annexation of 0.14 acres located at 619 Parker Avenue (Wilson
Perez - 18-0261 / AU34/2-18.053-A - SB - Ward 3)
BILLS
18-0274 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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