Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · October 15, 2020
Minutes
Finance Committee
City of Aurora Meeting Remote Access
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday
October 15, 2020
3:00 PM
Chairperson Bob O'Connor
Vice Chair Edward Bugg
Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns
Alderman Emmanuel Llamas
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CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Bob O'Connor called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Chairperson Bob O'Connor, Vice Chair Edward Bugg, Alderman Carl
Franco, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns and Alderman Emmanuel Llamas
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OTHERS PRESENT
Dr. Anu Mahajan, TinkRworks; Geoff Roise, Lindsay Windows Illinois; Ritu Jain
City of Aurora: Denzel Lee, IT; Alisia Lewis, Human Resources; Roopa
Anjanappa, Engineering; Rick Veenstra, Law; Dr. Adrienne Holloway,
Innovation and Core Services; Chris Ragona, Neighborhood Redevelopment;
Martin Lyons, Finance; David Dibo, Economic Development; Alex Alexandrou,
Mayor's Office; Bob Greene, Engineering; Alex Voigt, Mayor's Office; Dave
McCabe, AFD; Jason Bauer, Engineering; Jolene Coulter, Purchasing; Ken
Schroth, Engineering; Marissa Spencer, Law; Michael Pegues, IT; Simon
Rodriguez, Jr. Youth & Senior Services; K. Tappendorf, AFD, EMS; Trevor Dick,
Economic Development; Shelly Windett, Aldermen's Office
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
20-0609 Approval of the 9/24/2020 finance committee meeting minutes .
A motion was made by Vice Chair Bugg, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns,
that the minutes be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0643 Approval of the minutes of the October 8, 2020 Special Finance
Committee meeting.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that the minutes be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
20-0637 An Ordinance amending Sections 2-38, 2-59, and 2-60 of the Code of
Ordinances, City of Aurora, Illinois, and setting the compensation of the
elected officers of the City in accordance with the Illinois Municipal Code
and the Local Government Officer Compensation Act.
Committee voted unanimously to recommended to bring this Ordinance to
Committee of the Whole under three new item numbers to clearly separate
items for vote.
20-0399 A Resolution Authorizing Trotsky Investigative Polygraph, Inc. as the
Provider for Services of Pre-employment Polygraph Assessments
through December 31, 2020 .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
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Ayes: 5
20-0400 A Resolution Authorizing Stanard and Associates as the Provider for
Services of Pre-Employment Psychological Assessments through
December 31, 2020.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0495 A Resolution requesting approval to utilize Community Development
Block Grants funds for TinkRworks LLC, 21 W 2nd St #300, Hinsdale, IL
60521, for delivery of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts,
Mathematics (STEAM) training to 634 of Aurora’s underserved youth in
the amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0578 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of one Zoll X series cardiac
monitor/defibrillator and accessories using the Silver Cross Purchasing
Cooperative in the amount of $28,718.22 for the Aurora Fire Department
from Zoll Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair Bugg,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0599 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Sales Tax Reimbursement
Agreement with Lindsay Windows Illinois, LLC .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0616 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Wage and Insurance Rollover
Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 3298, Council 31
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
AFL/CIO January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
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20-0617 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Rollover Agreement Between the
City of Aurora and Local 1514, Council 31 American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO January 1, 2020 through
December 31, 2020.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0622 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to permit City staff to apply for an
Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant, for
Montgomery Road Multi-Use Path Extension-Middlebury Drive to IL
Route 59 Project, to extend the Montgomery Road Multi-Use Path, from
Middlebury Drive to IL Route 59 and to reserve local funding share for
both engineering and construction, if grant is awarded to the City .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0620 Public Hearing regarding the creation of the proposed Fox Valley Mall
Area Tax Increment Finance District .
This Information/Discussion Only was forwarded as information only
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Bob O'Connor
adjourned the meeting at 4:27 p.m.
Ayes: 5
THIS MEETING AGENDA SHALL ALSO SERVE AS NOTICE THAT A MAJORITY OF A
QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS MAY ATTEND OR
PARTICIPATE IN THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. NO OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL SHALL OCCUR AT THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. MINUTES OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING AND ANY MEETING OF THE MAJORITY OF THE QUORUM OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OCCURRING AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
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Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate
in a public meeting should contact the Alderman's Office at least 48 hours in advance of the
scheduled meeting. The Alderman's Office can be reached in person at 60 E. Downer Place,
Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3020 )or email at aldermansoffice@aurora-il.org. Every
effort will be made to allow for meeting participation.
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Agenda
Finance Committee Meeting
City of Aurora Remote Access Only
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Agenda - Final Chairperson Bob O'Connor
Vice Chair Edward Bugg
Thursday Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns
October 15, 2020 Alderman Emmanuel Llamas
3:00 PM
THIS COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE VIEWABLE VIA REMOTE ACCESS ONLINE AT:
www.aurora-IL.org or www.facebook.org/cityofauroraIL
TO JOIN THIS MEETING FOR PURPOSES OF PUBLIC COMMENT VIA TELEPHONE:
Phone Number: +1 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 892 9764 0073
THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
AGENDA CLERK NO LATER THAN 1:00 PM ON OCTOBER 15, 2020 - VIA EMAIL:
aldermensoffice@aurora-il.org OR VOICEMAIL AT 630-256-3020. SPEAKERS MUST
PROVIDE THEIR NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM WHICH THE MEETING WILL BE
ACCESSED AND THE TOPIC OF THEIR COMMENT. THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT
ALL TELEPHONE NUMBER AND PARTICIPANT NAMES MAY BE VISIBLE TO THE
PUBLIC.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
OTHERS PRESENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
20-0609 Approval of the 9/24/2020 finance committee meeting minutes .
20-0643 Approval of the minutes of the October 8, 2020 Special Finance Committee
meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
20-0637 An Ordinance amending Sections 2-38, 2-59, and 2-60 of the Code of
Ordinances, City of Aurora, Illinois, and setting the compensation of the elected
officers of the City in accordance with the Illinois Municipal Code and the Local
Government Officer Compensation Act.
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20-0399 A Resolution Authorizing Trotsky Investigative Polygraph, Inc. as the Provider for
Services of Pre-employment Polygraph Assessments through December 31,
2020.
20-0400 A Resolution Authorizing Stanard and Associates as the Provider for Services of
Pre-Employment Psychological Assessments through December 31, 2020 .
20-0495 A Resolution requesting approval to utilize Community Development Block Grants
funds for TinkRworks LLC, 21 W 2nd St #300, Hinsdale, IL 60521, for delivery of
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM) training to 634 of
Aurora’s underserved youth in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
20-0578 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of one Zoll X series cardiac
monitor/defibrillator and accessories using the Silver Cross Purchasing
Cooperative in the amount of $28,718.22 for the Aurora Fire Department from Zoll
Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA .
20-0599 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Sales Tax Reimbursement Agreement
with Lindsay Windows Illinois, LLC .
20-0616 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Wage and Insurance Rollover Agreement
Between the City of Aurora and Local 3298, Council 31 American Federation of
State, County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO January 1, 2020 through
December 31, 2020.
20-0617 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Rollover Agreement Between the City of
Aurora and Local 1514, Council 31 American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees AFL/CIO January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 .
20-0622 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to permit City staff to apply for an Illinois
Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant, for Montgomery Road
Multi-Use Path Extension-Middlebury Drive to IL Route 59 Project, to extend the
Montgomery Road Multi-Use Path, from Middlebury Drive to IL Route 59 and to
reserve local funding share for both engineering and construction, if grant is
awarded to the City.
20-0620 Public Hearing regarding the creation of the proposed Fox Valley Mall Area Tax
Increment Finance District .
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT:
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THIS MEETING AGENDA SHALL ALSO SERVE AS NOTICE THAT A MAJORITY OF A
QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS MAY ATTEND
OR PARTICIPATE IN THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. NO OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL SHALL OCCUR AT THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. MINUTES OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING AND ANY MEETING OF THE MAJORITY OF THE QUORUM OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OCCURRING AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AGENDAS - http://aurora-il.org/legistar.php
[ For agendas prior to August 1, 2013, please visit http://aurora-il.org/agendasearch.php ]
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a
public meeting should contact the Alderman's Office at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled
meeting. The Alderman's Office can be reached in person at 60 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via
telephone at 630-256-3020 )or email at aldermansoffice@aurora-il.org. Every effort will be made to
allow for meeting participation.
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