Kane County Reporter

City of Aurora Infrastructure and Technology Committee met Aug. 12

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Chairperson Juany Garza

Vice Chair Ted Mesiacos

Alderman John Laesch

Alderman Brandon Tolliver

Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting must be physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. Please contact the Aldermen's Office at (630)256-3020.

CALL TO ORDER

Chairperson Garza called the meeting to order at 4:02 pm.

ROLL CALL

Present: 4 - Chairperson Juany Garza, Vice Chair Ted Mesiacos, Alderman John Laesch and Alderman Brandon Tolliver

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

24-0563 Approval of the minutes from the Infrastructure and Technology Committee Meeting held on Monday, July 22, 2024.

A motion was made by Alderman Laesch, seconded by Alderman Tolliver, that this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.

Ayes: 4

PUBLIC COMMENT

AGENDA

24-0423 A Resolution authorizing the renewal of an upgraded Executive Programs Membership Basic and Leadership Team Service for IT Research and Advisory Services from Gartner, Inc. for a three-year term.

Jeff Anderson, CIO - City of Aurora, presented and answered questions regarding this item.

A motion was made by Alderman Tolliver, seconded by Vice Chair Mesiacos, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.

Ayes: 3

Nayes: 1

24-0503 A Resolution authorizing acceptance of the low bid from Lite Construction, Inc. to perform building renovations to the structure located at 745 Aurora Avenue, for $662,700.00, with a ten percent (10%) contingency of $66,270.00. 

Jim Birchall, Chief Public Facilities Officer - City of Aurora, presented and answered questions regarding this item.

A motion was made by Alderman Laesch, seconded by Alderman Tolliver, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.

Ayes: 4

24-0583 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute the License for Underground Pipelines, Cables, and Conduits with Wisconsin Central Ltd. (WCL) as part of the Keating Drive Water Main Improvements (R24-250).

Kurt Muth, Engineering - City of Aurora, presented and answered questions regarding this item.

A motion was made by Alderman Laesch, seconded by Alderman Tolliver, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.

Ayes: 4

24-0584 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute an agreement with Leopardo Construction, Inc. of Hoffman Estates, IL in the amount of $3,923,750 with a 10% contingency for the construction of three new Fire Stations

Matt Anslow, AFD, Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, Jim Birchall, Chief Public Facilities Officer - City of Aurora, and Jolene Coulter, Director of Purchasing - City of Aurora, presented and answered questions regarding this item.

A motion was made by Vice Chair Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Laesch, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.

Ayes: 4

CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Vice Chair Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Laesch, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Garza adjourned the meeting at 4:35 pm.

Ayes: 4

https://aurora-il.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1201547&GUID=9E410307-8F6F-4914-8CB2-5B7196CA4921