Kane County Reporter

City of Aurora Committee of the Whole met Aug. 6

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

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ROLL CALL

Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. and the roll was called.

Present 12 - Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Brandon Tolliver, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward J. Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman John Laesch, Alderman Ron Woerman, and Mayor Richard Irvin

MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

24-0550 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Laesch to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice vote.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Irvin announced Dan Barreiro as his recommendation to fill the open Ward 1 Alderperson seat. The City Council will vote on the Mayor's recommendation at the Tuesday, August 13, 2024 City Council meeting.

Mr. Barreiro spoke briefly to the Committee of the Whole regarding his qualifications for the position of Ward 1 Alderperson.

PUBLIC COMMENT

The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following individuals presented comments to the Committee of the Whole:

1. Alice Taylor spoke regarding the temple at 1101 Foran Lane.

2. Catherine Cyko spoke regarding the temple at 1101 Foran Lane.

3. James Reiser spoke regarding the temple at 1101 Foran Lane.

4. Adam Pauley spoke regarding harm reduction and Aurora working with the County Health Department.

REPORT OF THE BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On July 24, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items:

24-0254 An Ordinance Granting Revisions to the Conditional Use Permit for a Religious Institution (6400) Use on the Property located at 1101 Foran Lane.

Ed Sieben, Zoning and Planning Director - City of Aurora - spoke and responded to questions regarding this item.

The Petitioners were present and responded to questions regarding this item.

(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)

24-0255 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plat for Shree Shirdi Saibaba Manor Subdivision, located at 1101 Foran Lane.

(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)

24-0256 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan for Shree Shirdi Saibaba Manor Subdivision, located at 1101 Foran Lane for a Religious Institution

(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)

24-0257 An Ordinance Vacating a City Easement on the Property located at 1101 Foran Lane, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois, 60506

(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)

REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Finance Committee Met On July 25, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items:

24-0551 A Resolution requesting approval to purchase CCTV cameras and equipment for a Forensics Laboratory for the Aurora Police Department using funds received from the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Technology and Equipment Program.

(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)

24-0553 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with Compass Minerals America Inc. in the amount of $773,372.00 and the appropriation and expenditure of MFT funds for an amount up to $1,000,000.00 for salt purchases.

(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)

24-0558 An Ordinance Amending The Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024 and Ending December 31, 2024 (Amendment #2 For The 2024 Fiscal Year).

Stacey Peterson, Director of Financial Operations - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item.

(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)

REPORT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Meeting Scheduled for July 23, 2024 was Cancelled.

REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On July 22, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items:

24-0536 A Resolution to award the North Avenue Storm Sewer Extension project located in Wards 3 and 7 to Superior Excavating Co. in the bid amount of one hundred eighty-two thousand one hundred sixty-two Dollars and zero Cents ($182,162.00).

(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)

24-0540 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to utilize the Sourcewell and Omnia Cooperative Purchasing Contracts to enter into an agreement with Interiors for Business, Inc. in the amount of $1,090,000.00 for Furniture at the new Public Works Combined Maintenance Facility.

Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item.

(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)

REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On July 16, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items:

24-0529: A Resolution authorizing and directing the Chief of Staff of the Office of the Aldermen to encumber and expend funds allocated to Ward 1 for purposes related to the Ward 1 Back to School Bash.

NEW BUSINESS

24-0580 A Resolution approving the appointment of Chris Ragona as Director of Community Services.

(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)

CLOSED SESSION

There was no need for a Closed Session.

ADJOURN

A motion was made by Alderman Bugg and seconded by Alderwoman Smith to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m.

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