Aurora City Council met Tuesday, Dec. 13.
The city council includes the mayor and 12 aldermen. One alderman is elected from each of the city’s 10 wards and two others are elected at large from within the city.
Here are the minutes as provided by Aurora:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF MEETING OF NOVEMBER 22, 2016
16-01156 Approval of the Tuesday, November 22, 2016 City Council Meeting
Minutes
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve and file the minutes from the November 22, 2016 City Council meeting. The motion carried by voice vote.
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
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 a voice vote.
PRESENTATION
16-01190 Recognition of the National Achievement received by the Illinois Math and Science Academy.
This Recognition to the Illinois Math and Science Academy was discussed and filed.
City Council
6:00 PM
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
December 13, 2016
ROLL CALL
Mayor O'Connor called the City Council meeting to order at 6:09 P.M. and the roll was called.
Alderman 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, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Alderman Carl Franco
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 Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
16-00781 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned
Development on the Property located at 407 S. Lake Street.
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O16-082
16-00782 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for a Gas Station (2381) Use on Lot 1 of Marshalls Addition Subdivision located at 407 S. Lake Street being the west side of Lake Street between Gale Street and Prairie Street.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-374
16-01021 A Resolution adopting unit price bids for the purchase of various water and sewer repair materials.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-375
16-01027 A Resolution to approve Mansfield Oil Company's bid for the purchase of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel for the Central Garage Fueling Station.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-376
16-01048 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Traffic Control Corporation for Central System Inspection and Maintenance.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-377
16-01074 A Resolution Accepting Plumbing Service Bids for the Water and Sewer Maintenance Division.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-378
16-01083 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for J. B. Industries - New Water Service - 601 N. Farnsworth Av.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-379
16-01084 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for 1500 N. Farnsworth Av. Daycare.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-380
16-01096 A Resolution Approving of a change order in the amount of $111,913 for final payment to Thorne Electric Company for the New York Street and Galena Blvd two way conversion.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-381
16-01097 A Resolution Approving First Amendment to Resolution R15-261
Authorizing the Execution of a Sales Tax Revenue Sharing Agreement between the City of Aurora and JTE Family Properties, LLC for the Property Located at 1032 Prairie Street, Aurora, Illinois
This Resolution was approved. Alderman Mesiacos abstained from this item.
Enactment No: R16-382
16-01101 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement in Support of the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau through the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-383
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
16-00924 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article III, entitled "Telecommunications Facilities and Services" of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, that the ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
Enactment No: O16-083
16-00925 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 42, Article X of the Aurora Code Of Ordinances entitled "Construction of Facilities in the Public Rights of Way"
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, that this ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 12 -
Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
Enactment No: O16-084
16-01030 A Resolution Authorizing an Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2016 - #3) to Reflect Funding Allocations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Revision to Section 108 Economic Development Program Activity Description (PUBLIC HEARING).
Mayor O'Connor requested that this item be considered with related items 16-01137 and 16-00138. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to move the item down in the order of the agenda to be considered at the end of the Unfinished Business portion of the agenda. The motion carried by a voice vote.
Mayor O'Connor opened the public hearing for this item. The Mayor asked if there were any speakers for the hearing. There were no members of the public wishing to address City Council on this item. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine to close the public hearing. The motion carried by a voice vote.
Rick Guzman, Assistant Chief of Staff, spoke to summarize the item for members of City Council.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 11 -
Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
Nay: 1 - Alderman Johnson Enactment No: R16-386
16-01089 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of Special Service Area
Number #188 Children’s Learning Adventure, DuPage County, in the City of Aurora and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith (PUBLIC HEARING).
13, 2016 Mayor O'Connor opened the public hearing for this item. The Mayor asked if there were any speakers for the hearing. There were no members of the public wishing to address City Council on this item. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to close the public hearing. The motion carried by a voice vote.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 12 -
Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
Enactment No: O16-085
16-01090 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of Special Service Area
Number #189 Unilock Chicago Inc., Kane County, in the City of Aurora and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith (PUBLIC HEARING).
Mayor O'Connor opened the public hearing for this item. The Mayor asked if there were any speakers for the hearing. There were no members of the public wishing to address City Council on this item. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine to close the public hearing. The motion carried by a voice vote.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 12 -
Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
Enactment No: O16-086
16-01091 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area
Number #190 Sequel - 998 Corporate Boulevard, Kane County, in the City of Aurora and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith (PUBLIC HEARING).
Mayor O'Connor opened the public hearing for this item. The Mayor asked if there were any speakers for the hearing. There were no members of the public wishing to address City Council on this item. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine to close the public hearing. The motion carried by a voice vote.
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, that this resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 12 -
Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
Enactment No: O16-087
16-01108 An Ordinance Adopting An Annual Budget For the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2017 And Ending December 31, 2017 In Lieu Of Passage Of An Appropriation Ordinance (PUBLIC HEARING).
Brian Caputo, Chief Financial Officer, presented an overview of the proposed budget.
Mayor O'Connor opened the public hearing for this item. The Mayor asked if there were any speakers for the hearing. There were no members of the public wishing to address City Council on this item. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to close the public hearing. The motion carried by a voice vote.
Alderman Irvin posed questions regarding the presention and Dr. Caputo answered the questions.
Alderman Johnson posed questions and made comments regarding the budget proposed. Dr. Caputo, Carie Anne Ergo, Chief Management Officer and Ken Schroth, Public Works Director responded.
Mayor O'Connor, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Franco, Alderman Mervine and Alderman Bugg responded to comments made and thanked the Finance Department and Committee for their work in creating the budget as presented.
Mayor O'Connor motioned and was seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns to call the item to question. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye - 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor
Nay - 1 - Alderman Johnson
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 11 -
Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
Nay: 1 - Alderman Johnson Enactment No: O16-088
16-01137 A Resolution Authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement between the City of Aurora, The Aurora Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority and Aurora Arts Center Developer LLC for the Property Located at 5 East Galena Boulevard and 2-20 South Stolp Avenue - Aurora Arts Centre Commercial Project.
Alderman Mervine disclosed he had worked with Kirk Albinson, a project manager at Community Builders, who is involved with the project in the past. He stated this past relationship does not create a conflict with the present project.
Alderman Irvin asked questions regarding the item and clarified the funding and expected effects from the project. His questions were addressed by Will Woodley,
Director of Development at Community Builders, and Rick Guzman, Assistant Chief of Staff.
Alderman Saville spoke briefly in favor of the item.
Carie Anne Ergo provided additional background information on the project.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 -
Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
Nay: 1 - Alderman Johnson Enactment No: R16-384
16-01138 A Resolution authorizing the execution of development agreement with Aurora revitalization owner LLC for the property located at 5 East Galena Boulevard and 2-20 South Stolp Avenue - Aurora Arts Centre Residential Project.
Alderman Saville thanked the developers working on the project.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 -
Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
Nay: 1 - Alderman Johnson Enactment No: R16-385
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
16-01183 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 11 of Orchard Road
Business Park Subdivision located at 2410 Bushwood Drive being the southwest corner of Orchard Road and Bushwood Drive for a Car Wash, Multiple Bay (2833) Use (Shine Bright Car Wash - 16-01183 / SG12/2-16.070-Fpn - JM - Ward 5)
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
BILLS
16-01188 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, that this agenda item be approve and pay. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
SPEAKERS
There were no members of the public wishing to address members of City Council at the meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a Closed Session.
ADJOURN
Mayor O'Connor spoke regarding the budget process thanking the Finance Committee,Finance Department and other Departments involved with the creation of the 2017 City Budget.
Alderman Bugg commented on the Dean Richards live radio broadcast at The Paramount Theater this past week.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to adjourn the City Council meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 P.M.
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