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City Hall - 2nd Floor City of Aurora Council Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday January 08, 2019 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the City Council meeting to order at 6:03 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 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2018 18-1146 Approval of the Tuesday, December 11, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns to approve and file the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice vote with an abstention from Alderman Garza. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns , seconded by Alderman Garza, to appoint Officer Sullivan as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT 18-1053 A Resolution Appointing Brian Failing, Fawn Clarke Peterson, Charlie Zine, Jeff Palmquist, Fernando Castrejon, Clara Diaz and Karen Christensen to the City of Aurora FoxWalk Overlay District Design Review Committee. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 approve the appointment as presented. 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: R19-001 PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA 18-0987 A Resolution to accept the bids for the 2019/2020 Electrical Materials and Supplies for the Electrical Division . A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. 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: R19-002 18-1041 A Resolution to Approve the partial Contract from Ray O'Herron's for Group 2 Jackets/Sweatshirts - specifically sweatshirts and Group 4 Polo Shirts and to Approve the partial Contract from JCM Uniforms for Group 1 Work/Dress Uniforms and Group 2 Jackets/Sweatshirts - specifically the Gerber and Flying Cross Spectrum Jackets for the Fire Department 2019. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. 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: R19-003 18-1055 A Resolution to accept a bid from Utility Dynamics establishing unit rates for the 2019/2020 Electrical Services and establish an open Purchase Order not to exceed $125,000 annually to support the City’s Electrical Division. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 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: R19-004 18-1111 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for 645 N. Elmwood Dr. - Retail Strip . A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. 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: R19-005 18-1161 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Easement located south of Ferry Road and east of Frieder Lane A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried. Enactment No: R19-006 18-1163 A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Jessica Kalal as Assistant Corporation Counsel. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, that this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. 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: R19-007 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 18-0445 A Resolution Amending All Fees Pertaining to Chapter 46 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Towing Services". A public hearing was opened for this item by Mayor Irvin. After hearing there were no speakers present a motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to close the public hearing. The motion carried by voice vote. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 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: R19-008 REPORT 18-1150 Treasurer's Report - November 2018 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, that this report be accepted and filed. The motion carried by voice vote. BILLS 19-0012 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, to approve and pay the bills as presented. 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 Garza to adjourn this meeting of the City Council. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 P.M. Submitted by: ______________________________________________________ Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 4