City Council
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · May 22, 2018
Minutes
Copley Theater- 8 E.
City of Aurora Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
May 22, 2018
6:00 PM
CHANGE IN LOCATION: COPLEY THEATER, 8 E. GALENA BLVD., AURORA, IL 60507
ROLL CALL
Mayor Irvin called the City Council to order at 6:07 P.M. and the roll was called.
Present: 13 - 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, Alderman Bob
O'Connor and Mayor Richard Irvin
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF
18-0434 Approval of the Tuesday, May 8, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns , seconded by Alderman Garza,
that the minutes as presented be approved and filed. The motion carried by
voice vote.
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Mayor Irvin made an announcement that this would be Officer Hornburg's last meeting
because he will retire from the Aurora Police Department at the end of the week.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns , seconded by Alderman Garza, to
appoint Officer Hornburg as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion
carried by voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS
18-0212 Proclamation and recognition of the Memorial Day Parade Grand
Marshal.
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This Proclamation was discussed and filed
18-0459 Recognition of the Class of 2018 Military Enlistees.
This Recognition was discussed and filed
PUBLIC COMMENT
After a reading of the rules adopted regarding Public Comment the following
speakers addressed City Council. Alderman Franco left the meeting starting at
6:51 P.M. and returned at 6:54 P.M.
Marjorie Logman spoke regarding the noise at River Edge Park.
Dennis Duehning spoke against the Pride Parade.
Joan Solms spoke against the Pride Parade.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
18-0354 A Resolution Appointing Paloma Arroyo, Blanca Monarrez Saavedra and
Casildo Cuevas and Reappointing Barbara Hernandez to the Aurora
Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board.
A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns,
that the appointments as presented 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: R18-121
18-0356 A Resolution Appointing Melinda Riddick and Dee Nila Basile to the
Aurora Public Library Board.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that the appointments as presensed 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: R18-122
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.. The motion carried by the
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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
18-0240 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora
Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by downzoning
Property located at 707 W. Downer Place from R-4 Two Family Dwelling
District to R-2 One Family Dwelling District
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O18-043
18-0280 A Resolution to Award the Randall Road and Greenview Drive Sidewalk
project construction to the low bidder, Geneva Construction Company in
the amount of $106,052.60 and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax (MFT)
Funds (MFT sec no: 15-00308-00-SW) .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-123
18-0347 A Resolution Approving Third Amendment to Development Agreement
with Jimi Allen Photography Inc. for 56-58-60 South LaSalle Street
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-124
18-0362 A Resolution Approving a Music Festival permit to St. Nicholas Church,
308 High St., for Saturday June 23th, 2018 from 1 0:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
and Sunday June 24th, 2018 from 1 0:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-125
18-0375 A Resolution to purchase a used 2015 CAT 938M wheel loader for the
Street Maintenance Division from Patten Tractor, as a sole source
$14,500.00.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-126
18-0383 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora
liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: U Samba
Corporation d/b/a U Samba , 37 W New York Street, Aurora, IL)
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-127
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18-0385 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2018 Downtown Sidewalk
Projects to Geneva Construction Company, P.O. Box 998, Aurora, IL
60507, IL in the amount of $55,895.10 .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-128
18-0390 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
Shine Bright Car Wash - 2410 Bushwood Dr.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-129
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
18-0397 A Resolution authorizing the Lease of Premises at 5 E. Downer Pl., Suite
F between the City of Aurora and the County of Kane on behalf of the
Kane County Clerk.
Corporation Counsel, Rick Veenstra, and Brian Pollock, Kane County Clerk's Office,
spoke and answered questions regarding the item.
A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, 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: R18-130
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
18-0457 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 2 of Citizens First National
Bank Business Park Subdivision located at 1553 Ogden Avenue being
south of Ogden Avenue and west of S. Farnsworth Avenue for a Day
Care (6310) Use (814 Development/Rainbow Child Care Center -
18-0457 / OS01/1-18.022-FPN - JM - Ward 9)
This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council
REPORT
18-0432 Corporate Funds Investment Report - First Quarter, 2018
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by alderman Franco to
accept and file this report. The motion carried by a voice vote.
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18-0439 Treasurer's Report - April 2018 .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by alderman Franco to
accept and file this report. The motion carried by a voice vote.
BILLS
18-0458 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza,
that this agenda item 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 no need for a Closed Session.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns , seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by voice vote. The meeting
adjourned at 7:10 P.M.
Submitted by: __________________________________________________
Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk
Submitted by: _______________________________________________________
Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk
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Agenda
Copley Theater- 8 E. Galena Blvd.,
City of Aurora Aurora, IL 60507
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Agenda - Final-revised
Tuesday
May 22, 2018
6:00 PM
CHANGE IN LOCATION: 8 E. GALENA BLVD., AURORA, IL 60507
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF
18-0434 Approval of the Tuesday, May 8, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes .
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PRESENTATIONS
18-0212 Proclamation and recognition of the Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal .
18-0459 Recognition of the Class of 2018 Military Enlistees.
PUBLIC COMMENT
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
18-0354 A Resolution Appointing Paloma Arroyo, Blanca Monarrez Saavedra and Casildo
Cuevas and Reappointing Barbara Hernandez to the Aurora Hispanic Heritage
Advisory Board.
18-0356 A Resolution Appointing Melinda Riddick and Dee Nila Basile to the Aurora Public
Library Board.
CONSENT AGENDA
18-0240 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning
Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by downzoning Property located
at 707 W. Downer Place from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-2 One Family
Dwelling District
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18-0280 A Resolution to Award the Randall Road and Greenview Drive Sidewalk project
construction to the low bidder, Geneva Construction Company in the amount of
$106,052.60 and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds (MFT sec no:
15-00308-00-SW).
18-0347 A Resolution Approving Third Amendment to Development Agreement with Jimi
Allen Photography Inc. for 56-58-60 South LaSalle Street
18-0362 A Resolution Approving a Music Festival permit to St. Nicholas Church, 308 High
St., for Saturday June 23th, 2018 from 1 0:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sunday June
24th, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
18-0375 A Resolution to purchase a used 2015 CAT 938M wheel loader for the Street
Maintenance Division from Patten Tractor, as a sole source $14,500 .00.
18-0383 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: U Samba Corporation d/b/a U
Samba, 37 W New York Street, Aurora, IL)
18-0385 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2018 Downtown Sidewalk Projects to
Geneva Construction Company, P.O. Box 998, Aurora, IL 60507, IL in the amount
of $55,895.10.
18-0390 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Shine
Bright Car Wash - 2410 Bushwood Dr.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
18-0397 A Resolution authorizing the Lease of Premises at 5 E. Downer Pl., Suite F
between the City of Aurora and the County of Kane on behalf of the Kane County
Clerk.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
18-0457 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 2 of Citizens First National Bank
Business Park Subdivision located at 1553 Ogden Avenue being south of Ogden
Avenue and west of S. Farnsworth Avenue for a Day Care (6310) Use (814
Development/Rainbow Child Care Center - / OS01/1-18.022-FPN - JM - Ward 9)
REPORT
18-0432 Corporate Funds Investment Report - First Quarter, 2018
18-0439 Treasurer's Report - April 2018 .
BILLS
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18-0458 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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