Aurora City Council met March 27.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Roll Call:
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor called the City Council meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and the roll was called.
Present: 12 - 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 and Alderman Bob O'Connor
Absent: 1 -Mayor Richard Irvin
Pledge Of Allegiance
Invocation
Appointment Of Sergeant-At-Arms
Presentations
18-0278 Proclamation for National Athletic Training Month
This Proclamation was discussed and filed
18-0272 Invest Aurora Update.
This Presentation was discussed and filed.
Speakers:
The following people addressed members of City Council:
Theodia Gillespie, Quad County Urban League, spoke regarding disbanding the Aurora Election Commission.
Joan Solms spoke against the Gay Pride Parade.
Annette Johnson spoke regarding disbanding the Aurora Election Commission.
Samantha Trzcinski, Happy Daze, spoke against raising the age for purchasing vaping products to twenty-one (21) years of age.
Andre Galanos, Happy Daze, spoke against raising the age for purchasing vaping products to twenty-one (21) years of age.
No further speakers were present.
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 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor
18-0079 A Resolution Amending and authorizing the continuation of the Ward 2 Fence Improvement Program for the City of Aurora.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-066
18-0092 An Ordinance Annexing Property located at 1209 Howell Place to the City of Aurora, Illinois, 60505
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O18-029
18-0167 A Resolution Request to accept Kone Inc. complete maintenance agreement for the vertical transportation equipment (elevators) located at the Police Headquarters and the maintenance contract rider for the Development Services Center.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-067
18-0172 A Resolution to purchase a heavy duty stake bed truck from Rush Truck Center through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Master Contract 4018132 for the Street Maintenance Division.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-068
18-0174 A Resolution Request to accept additional services from Kone Inc. for the completion of elevator repairs for the Development Services Center.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-069
18-0175 A Resolution Awarding the Downer Place Two Way Conversion project construction to the low bidder, Virgil Cook & Son Inc. in the amount of $ 78,947.10.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-070
18-0190 A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Obsolete and Surplus Property
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-071
18-0197 A Resolution to Award the contract for the Tall Oaks Water Main Replacement - Phase 2 project to Swallow Construction Corporation, 4250 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 in the amount of seven hundred fifty-five thousand, one hundred forty-four dollars and zero cents ($755,144.00).
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-072
18-0199 An Ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on remodeling, change of occupancy or change of use of single family homes to lodging houses, boarding houses, or congregate living facilities and the issuance of rental licenses or the required revised certificate of occupancy to convert single family homes to lodging houses, boarding houses or congregate living facilities when the occupants do not fit the definition of family in Aurora.
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O18-030
18-0200 A Resolution Authorizing the Ward 5 Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program including Homeowner and Condo Associations that are organized under Illinois Law and in good standings with the Secretary of State. The grant is not for primary or the exclusive benefit of the Association or its members.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-073
18-0206 A Resolution authorizing payment to JULIE Incorporated for the distribution of utility locate requests to the City of Aurora for 2018 in the amount of Twenty Nine Thousand One Hundred and Thirty dollars and Seventy Two cents ($29,130.72
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-074
18-0207 A Resolution authorization to enter into a three year agreement for the purchase of Microsoft Enterprise License annual renewals for the Information Technology Division under the State of Illinois Central Management Services contract with CDW-Government, Inc not to exceed $294,264 annually
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R18-075
Unfinished Business:
18-0165 A Resolution Approving the City of Aurora 3rd Program Year (2017) Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act Programs (HOME).
Rick Guzman, Neighborhood Redevelopment Manager, spoke briefly regarding the item.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be approved. 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: R18-076
18-0225 An Ordinance Providing for the Acquisition of Certain Real Estate Commonly Known as 2450 North Farnsworth Avenue, Through Eminent Domain or Otherwise.
Corporation Counsel, Rick Veenstra, spoke briefly regarding the item. Alderman Lofchie voiced he would not be supporting the item.
A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Franco, that this agenda item be adopted. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor
Nay: 1 - Alderman Lofchie City of Aurora
Enactment No: O18-031
18-0178 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Cigarettes, Cigars and Tobacco".
A motion was made by Alderman Lofchie, seconded by Alderman Bugg to remove this item from the Consent Agenda. The item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under Unfinished Business for discussion.
Discussion was held with questions and comments regarding the item by Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Franco and Alderman Mervine. Julie Mirostaw, Senior Director of Government Relations at the American Heart Association was present and addressed questions and provided information regarding the item.
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O18-032
Requests And Referrals:
18-0261 Requesting the Annexation of 0.14 acres located at 619 Parker Avenue (Wilson Perez - 18-0261 / AU34/2-18.053-A - SB - Ward 3)
This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)
Bills:
18-0274 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bohman, that the bills be approved and paid. 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 not a need for closed session.
Adjourn:
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins to adjourn this meeting of the City Council. The motion carried by voice vote. This meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
https://www.aurora-il.org/985/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes
Alerts Sign-up