VILLAGE OF NORTH AURORA
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Berman called the meeting to order.
SILENT PRAYER – MEDITATION – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
In attendance: Mayor Dale Berman, Trustee Laura Curtis, Trustee Mike Lowery, Trustee Mark Carroll, Trustee Mark Gaffino, Trustee Mark Guethle, Village Clerk Lori Murray. Not in attendance: Trustee Chris Faber.
Staff in attendance: Village Administrator Steve Bosco, Finance Director Bill Hannah, Community & Economic Development Director Mike Toth, Village Engineer Jim Bibby, Village Attorney Kevin Drendel, Water Superintendent Paul Young, Public Works Superintendent Mike Glock, Police Chief David Summer.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Gaffino recommended the Village Board give Staff direction to look into replacing the Activity Center in some capacity. Gaffino suggested a facility that would provide a place for Friday Nite Spot, for seniors and for the youth of the community.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Village Board Minutes dated November 3, 2014; and Committee of the Whole Minutes dated November 3, 2014
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of a Proposal from Rule 29 for the Design of the Village’s Logo and
Motto in an Estimated Amount of $7,000 to $9,000
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Carroll. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion appoved (5-0).
2. Approval of Normal Contribution Payment to IMLRMA for the 2015 Renewal
for $265,122.60
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
3. Approval of a Resolution Acknowledging Substantial Completion Triggering the One-year Maintenance Period and Bond Reduction for the Mitchell Road Improvements
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Lowery. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
4. Approval of a Resolution Acknowledging Substantial Completion Triggering the One-year Maintenance Period and Reduction of Letter of Credit for Underground and Orchard Gateway Improvements for the Opus Development in North Aurora Towne Centre
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Carroll. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
5. Approval of Pay Request No. 1, Partial to Gerardi Sewer & Water Company in the Amount of $298,670.40 for the 2014 Rear Yard Watermain Relocations
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
6. Approval of Change Order No. 1, a Net Decrease in the Amount of $43,289.00 to the contract with Gerardi Sewer and Water Company for the 2014 Rear Yard Water Main Relocation Project
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Carroll. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
7. Approval of Change Order No. 2, a Net Increase in the Amount of $47,216.00 to the contract with Gerardi Sewer and Water Company for the 2014 Rear Yard Water Main Relocation Project
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
8. Approval of Pay Request No. 6, Final, to Builders Paving, LLC d/b/a Hardin Paving Services in the Amount of $86,912.90 for the 2013 Street Improvements; and Change Order No. 1 with a Net Decrease in the Amount of $218,011.74
Motion for approval made by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
9. Approval of Bill List dated 11/17/2014 in the Amount of $886,896.52
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Lowery. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
OLD BUSINESS – None
VILLAGE PRESIDENT REPORT
Mayor Berman said that the Village had a very nice memorial celebration on Tuesday and a very good turnout of residents and elected officials.
COMMITTEE REPORTS – None
TRUSTEE COMMENTS – None
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Steve Bosco said Staff will start looking at the strategic plan for a new activity center location and bring back ideas to the Board for general discussion.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None
FIRE DISTRICT – None
VILLAGE DEPARTMENT
1. Finance – None
2. Community Development – None
3. Police – None
4. Public Works – A question was asked about getting Airport Road classified in order to get funding. Village Engineer Jim Bibby said that Airport Road to Alder to Ice Cream Drive has been reclassified and will now be eligible for STP Grant Funding This has gone through state approval and now awaiting federal approval.
5. Water – None
EXECUTIVE SESSION – None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Lowe. All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lori J. Murray
Village Clerk
