Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · February 17, 2015
Minutes
City Hall - 5th Floor
City of Aurora Conference Room B
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
February 17, 2015
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. by Mayor
Weisner, and the Roll was called.
Present 12 - Mayor Tom Weisner, Alderman Kristina "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, and Alderman Bob O'Connor
Absent 1 - Alderman John Peters
MINUTES OF MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 2015
15-00147 Approval of the Minutes of the February 17, 2015 Committee of the
Whole meeting.
Alderman Bohman moved, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to approve the
minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on February 3, 2015.
Motion carried by a voice vote.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
14-01056 An Ordinance Granting a Parking Setback Variance to the north
property line, from 23 feet to 5 feet with Final Plan for a medical use
for property located at 2285 Sequoia Drive, in Kane County, Aurora
Illinois 60506.
City staff provided a brief update to the Council, staff continues to work with
Advocate Dryer Healthcare Clinic on the future of the current Advocate Dreyer
property. Peter Messina, representing Advocate Dreyer, spoke briefly on Dreyer's
interest in continuing to work with the city.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
14-01057 A Resolution Requesting approval of a Final Plat for a medical use
located at 2285 Sequoia Drive .
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
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15-00002 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 12 of
McCarty Center Subdivision for a Dunkin Donuts with a drive-thru
located at 3999 75th Street, Aurora, IL, 60504
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-032
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
15-00036 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a three year Microsoft
Enterprise License renewal From CDW-G, Inc. for the MIS Division
under the State of Illinois Central Management Services contract in
amount the amount of $112 ,646.01 annually.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-034
15-00050 A Resolution approving the use of professional services from Mr.
Dennis M. Smith for optical fiber infrastructure consulting services in
an amount of $80.00 per hour not to exceed $40,000.00 annually for
the MIS Division.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-035
15-00062 A Resolution authorizing a 5 year Lease Agreement with Key
Government Finance (Cisco) for Cisco Smartnet maintenance for the
City's voice over IP phone system.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-036
15-00066 A Resolution to accept the Parts and Material Quotations for the Water
and Sewer Maintenance Division .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-038
15-00067 A Resolution requesting approval to purchase 16 Cale CWT Daily
Parking Machines from Total Parking Solutions 2721Curtiss St.
Downers Grove, IL 60515 for the RT 59 Transit Center in the amount
not to exceed $200,000.00
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-039
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15-00071 An Ordinance Approving a Settlement Agreement for the Acquisition of
330 North Broadway Avenue, Aurora Illinois
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O15-002
15-00084 A Resolution to purchase a used 2014 Freightliner with a Century
rollback car carrier from Zip's Truck Equipment as a sole source in the
amount of $62,575.00 .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-041
15-00087 A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Aurora and DuPage Properties Venture for Lots 502 and 503 of
Butterfield Center for Commerce and Industry
Bill Wiet provided an overview of the items 15-00087 and 15-00089 and addressed
questions from the Council.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-043
15-00089 A Resolution Authorizing ComEd to Bury the Proposed ComEd 12kv
Overhead Feeder W1133 Transmission Line Along Bilter Road from
Eola Road West to the Prairie Path in an Amount Estimated to be
$550,000.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: R15-045
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
15-00085 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of
Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: A.B.J.,
LLC d/b/a Belle Salle Banquets, located at 1920 E. New York St.).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-042
15-00054 Washington Middle School General Jog, Saturday, March 21, 2015
from 9:00am to 11:00am.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00056 Steck Fun Run, Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 9:00am to
10:30am.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
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15-00058 Requesting permission for pastors from the area United Methodist
Churches to distribute ashes to commuters at the Metra Train Stations
(ATC & Route 59) on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2015, in the early
morning and afternoon and, in addition, to pedestrians on New York
St., Galena Blvd., River St., Broadway, Stolp Ave. and Downer Pl.
during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (FROM THE SIDEWALKS,
NOT FROM THE PLATFORM OR IN THE STREETS).
(INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00063 Communities in Schools and Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry 2nd 2
None 5K-10K Run Walk, Sunday, April 26, 2015 from 8:00am to
10:00am.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00069 Nancy Young PTA Dolphin Dash 5K and 1Mile, Saturday, May 9, 2015
from 7:30am to 10:30am.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
15-00033 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
agreement with Wills Burke Kelsey Associates for providing
engineering services for the design of raingardens within the combined
sewer system.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-033
15-00064 A Resolution to allow the Director of Purchasing to sign an agreement
with Len Cox & Sons Excavating of 1203 Theodore St. Crest Hill, IL
60403 for the construction of the Lake St. Sewer Separation project in
the amount of one million two hundred twenty thousand six hundred
seventy seven dollars and fifty cents ($1,220,677.50)
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-037
15-00070 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing and City Clerk to
enter into an agreement with Wills Burke Kelsey Associates to provide
construction engineering services for the Lake Street Sewer
Separation Project.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-040
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15-00112 A Resolution to award a Contract to Superior Excavating Company of
P.O. Box 575, Channahon, IL 60410 for the East Galena Blvd. and
New York St. Sewer Separation from Root St. to Smith St. project in
the amount of three million, nine hundred forty seven thousand, and
seventy nine dollars ($3,947,079.00) .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-044
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
15-00111 Requesting approval of a Revised Preliminary Plan and Plat for
property in Butterfield East Subdivision located at Ferry Road and
Duke Parkway (Duke Realty - 15-00111 / WI33/3-13.494-Ppn/Psd/R -
TV/TD - Ward 10)
The Requests and Referrals were referred to the DST Staff Council (Planning
Council)
15-00117 Requesting approval of a Special Sign District for Chicago Premium
Outlets (Simon/Chelsea Chicago Development, LLC/Chicago Premium
Outlets Expansion, LLC - 15-00117 / AU01/4-15.011-V/SD - SP -
Ward 1)
The Requests and Referrals were referred to the DST Staff Council (Planning
Council)
ADJOURN
Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to adjourn the
meeting at 5:39 p.m. Motion carried by a voice vote.
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Alexandra E. K. Voigt
City Clerk
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Agenda
City Hall - 5th Floor Conference
City of Aurora Room B
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Agenda - Final-revised
Tuesday
February 17, 2015
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 2015
15-00083 Approval of the Minutes of the February 3, 2015 Committee of the Whole
meeting.
REPORT OF THE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Planning & Development Committee Met On Thursday, February 12, 2015
and Reviewed the Following Items:
14-01056 An Ordinance Granting a Parking Setback Variance to the north property line,
from 23 feet to 5 feet with Final Plan for a medical use for property located at
2285 Sequoia Drive, in Kane County, Aurora Illinois 60506 .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (HELD AT COW 2/3/15)
14-01057 A Resolution Requesting approval of a Final Plat for a medical use located at
2285 Sequoia Drive.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (HELD AT COW 2/3/15)
15-00002 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 12 of McCarty
Center Subdivision for a Dunkin Donuts with a drive-thru located at 3999 75th
Street, Aurora, IL, 60504
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL AS AMENDED 3-0
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REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Tuesday, February 10, 2015 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
15-00036 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a three year Microsoft Enterprise
License renewal From CDW-G, Inc. for the MIS Division under the State of
Illinois Central Management Services contract in amount the amount of
$112,646.01 annually.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00050 A Resolution approving the use of professional services from Mr. Dennis M.
Smith for optical fiber infrastructure consulting services in an amount of $80.00
per hour not to exceed $40,000.00 annually for the MIS Division.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00062 A Resolution authorizing a 5 year Lease Agreement with Key Government
Finance (Cisco) for Cisco Smartnet maintenance for the City's voice over IP
phone system.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00066 A Resolution to accept the Parts and Material Quotations for the Water and
Sewer Maintenance Division .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00067 A Resolution requesting approval to purchase 16 Cale CWT Daily Parking
Machines from Total Parking Solutions 2721Curtiss St. Downers Grove, IL
60515 for the RT 59 Transit Center in the amount not to exceed $200,000.00
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00071 An Ordinance Approving a Settlement Agreement for the Acquisition of 330
North Broadway Avenue, Aurora Illinois
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00084 A Resolution to purchase a used 2014 Freightliner with a Century rollback car
carrier from Zip's Truck Equipment as a sole source in the amount of
$62,575.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00087 A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Aurora and DuPage Properties Venture for Lots 502 and 503 of Butterfield
Center for Commerce and Industry
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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15-00089 A Resolution Authorizing ComEd to Bury the Proposed ComEd 12kv Overhead
Feeder W1133 Transmission Line Along Bilter Road from Eola Road West to
the Prairie Path in an Amount Estimated to be $550,000.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Government Operations Committee Met On Tuesday, February 10, 2015 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
15-00085 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: A.B.J., LLC d/b/a Belle Salle
Banquets, located at 1920 E. New York St.).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00054 Washington Middle School General Jog, Saturday, March 21, 2015 from
9:00am to 11:00am.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00056 Steck Fun Run, Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 9:00am to 10:30am.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00058 Requesting permission for pastors from the area United Methodist Churches to
distribute ashes to commuters at the Metra Train Stations (ATC & Route 59) on
Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2015, in the early morning and afternoon and, in
addition, to pedestrians on New York St., Galena Blvd., River St., Broadway,
Stolp Ave. and Downer Pl. during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (FROM
THE SIDEWALKS, NOT FROM THE PLATFORM OR IN THE STREETS).
INFORMATION ONLY
15-00063 Communities in Schools and Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry 2nd 2 None
5K-10K Run Walk, Sunday, April 26, 2015 from 8:00am to 10:00am.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00069 Nancy Young PTA Dolphin Dash 5K and 1Mile, Saturday, May 9, 2015 from
7:30am to 10:30am.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
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REPORT OF THE
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Buildings, Grounds and Infrastructure Committee Met On Monday, February
9, 2015 and Reviewed the Following Items:
15-00033 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement
with Wills Burke Kelsey Associates for providing engineering services for the
design of raingardens within the combined sewer system.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00064 A Resolution to allow the Director of Purchasing to sign an agreement with Len
Cox & Sons Excavating of 1203 Theodore St. Crest Hill, IL 60403 for the
construction of the Lake St. Sewer Separation project in the amount of one
million two hundred twenty thousand six hundred seventy seven dollars and fifty
cents ($1,220,677.50)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00070 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing and City Clerk to enter into
an agreement with Wills Burke Kelsey Associates to provide construction
engineering services for the Lake Street Sewer Separation Project.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
The Buildings, Grounds and Infrastructure Committee Met On Monday, February
16, 2015 to Review the Following Item:
15-00112 A Resolution to award a Contract to Superior Excavating Company of P.O. Box
575, Channahon, IL 60410 for the East Galena Blvd. and New York St. Sewer
Separation from Root St. to Smith St. project in the amount of three million,
nine hundred forty seven thousand, and seventy nine dollars ($3,947,079.00) .
MAYOR’S REPORT
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
15-00111 Requesting approval of a Revised Preliminary Plan and Plat for property in
Butterfield East Subdivision located at Ferry Road and Duke Parkway (Duke
Realty - 15-00111 / WI33/3-13.494-Ppn/Psd/R - ES - Ward 10)
15-00117 Requesting approval of a Special Sign District for Chicago Premium Outlets
(Simon/Chelsea Chicago Development, LLC/Chicago Premium Outlets
Expansion, LLC - 15-00117 / AU01/4-15.011-V/SD - SP - Ward 1)
ADJOURN
CLOSED SESSION
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