Aurora Finance Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Here are the minutes as provided by Aurora:
AGENDA
City of Aurora City Hall 5th Floor
Conference Room 5B
Finance Committee
3:00 PM
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chairperson Bob O'Connor Alderman Kristina "Tina" Bohman Alderman Rick Mervine Alt - Alderman Ted Mesiacos
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman O'Connor called the meeting to order at 3:05pm.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Bob O'Connor, Alderman Tina Bohman and Alderman Rick Mervine
Tuesday
February 14, 2017
Present: 3 -
OTHERS PRESENT
Lina Parkhurst; Steve Lord, Beacon News
City of Aurora:
Chuck Nelson, Neighborhood Standards; Gio Santana, Property Standards; Chris Lirot, Engineering; Sandra Strueber, Aldermen's Office; Timothy Forbes, Street Maintenance; John Russell, Grant Writer; Brian Caputo, Finance; Javan Cross, Fire Prevention; Gary Krienitz, Fire Chief; Don Davis, Fire Department; Bill Donnell, Ward 4 Alderman; Cristal Martinez, Aldermen's Office; Joan Schouten, Procurement; Stacey Hamling, Finance
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
17-00068 Approval of the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting on 01/24/2017.
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman, that this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-00109 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, Article IV Regarding Fire Alarm Systems And Chapter 36, Article IV Regarding Police Alarm Systems.
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-00094 An Ordinance for the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #188 Children's Learning Adventure, DuPage County, in the City of Aurora.
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-00095 An Ordinance for the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #189 Unilock Chicago Inc., Kane County, in the City of Aurora.
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-00096 An Ordinance for the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #190 Sequel - 998 Corporate Boulevard, Kane County, Illinois.
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-00122 An Ordinance Reserving 2017 Volume Cap In Connection With Private Activity Bond Issues, And Related Matters.
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-00035 A Resolution to authorize the purchase of a 2017 Mercury Thermoplastic Striper Trailer from M-B Companies for the Street Maintenance Division in the amount not to exceed $80,000.00
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-00072 A Resolution authorizing the purchase, in excess of $25,000 of certain fuels (On-road diesel, Off-road diesel and gasoline) for various City of Aurora departments for daily operations and backup generator usage, From Gas Depot Oil Co, as part of the Northwest Municipal Purchasing Co-op.
This Resolution was held
Chairman O'Connor left the meeting at 3:30pm
17-00082 A Resolution authorizing a new Commercial Lease Agreement with Alan & Kim Bok Sole Proprietors d/b/a The Best Cleaners, for commercial Space at Route 59 Commuter Station located at 1090 N. Route 59 Aurora, Illinois 60504.
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 2
17-00083 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to enter into a contract with KLF Enterprises of Markham, Illinois for the Demolition and Site Restoration of 450 Jackson St.
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 2
17-00116 A Resolution authorizing a new Commercial Lease Agreement with Peter Lo Destro, d/b/a Jumpin Java Coffee, for commercial space at the Aurora Transportation Center located at 233 N. Broadway Aurora, Illinois 60505.
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 2
17-00118 A Resolution authorizing a new Commercial Lease Agreement with Peter Lo Destro, d/b/a Jumpin Java Coffee for commercial space at the Aurora Transportation Center located at 233 N. Broadway Aurora, Illinois 60505.
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 2
17-00117 A Resolution authorizing a new Commercial Lease Agreement with Peter Lo Destro, d/b/a Jumpin Java Coffee for commercial Space at Route 59 Commuter Station located at 1090 N. Route 59 Aurora, Illinois 60504.
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 2
17-00084 A Resolution authorizing a new Commercial Lease Agreement with Riverfront Playhouse for approximately 6,000 square feet of space located on the first floor of the Vargas Building located at 13 S. Water St.
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 2
17-00107 A Resolution authorizing a new Commercial Lease Agreement with Subway Real Estate, LLC for the space approximately 1,400 square feet located at 5 E. Downer Pl. commonly known as Stolp Island Place.
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 2
17-00090 A Resolution Authorizing the 2017 Ward Neighborhood Cleanup Programs for Wards 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 10 and Shred Event Programs for Wards 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 for the City of Aurora.
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 2
17-00093 A Resolution to seek Kane County Riverboat Fund grant assistance to return the Sentry Statue to his post atop the GAR Memorial Museum.
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 2
17-00098 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, the Director of Procurement to sign the Engineering Agreement with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly Inc., and the Appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Farnsworth Avenue Improvement Project, MFT #13-00302-00-BR.
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 2
17-00100 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, the Director of Procurement to sign the Engineering Agreement with HR Green Inc., and the Appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the East New York Street Resurfacing Project, MFT #16-00310-00-RS.
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 2
17-00108 A Resolution Approving a change order for the Highland and Sullivan
Roundabout with Geneva Construction for $34,204.99
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 2
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this meeting be adjourned. Acting Chairman Mervine adjourned the meeting at 3:59pm. The motion carried.
Ayes: 2