VILLAGE OF NORTH AURORA
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 15, 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 Chris Faber, Trustee Mark Carroll, Trustee Mark Gaffino, Trustee Mark Guethle, Village Clerk Lori Murray.
Staff in attendance: Village Attorney Kevin Drendel, Village Administrator Steve Bosco, Finance Director Bill Hannah, Community & Economic Development Director Mike Toth, Water Superintendent Paul Young, Public Works Superintendent Mike Glock, Village Engineer Jim Bibby.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Lowery noted that a young resident had attended a Village meeting requesting a crosswalk near the library. Lowery asked about the status of that request. Mike Glock said that he and Chief Summer were working on this and would keep the Board updated when there is more information to provide.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Village Board Minutes dated December 1, 2014; and Committee of the Whole Minutes dated December 1, 2014
2. Approval of an Interim Bill List dated 12/2/2014 in the Amount of $69,252.66
Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of an Ordinance Approving the 1st Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2014-15
Motion for approval made by Trustee Curtis and seconded by Trustee Lowery. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
2. Approval of an Ordinance Approving the Costs Incurred for the Demolition of the North Aurora Activity Center at the corner of Lincolnway and State Street Eligible for Reimbursement Through Tax Increment Financing in the Village of North Aurora
Motion for approval made by Trustee Lowery and seconded by Trustee Faber. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
3. Approval of a Bid from Site Recovery Services, Inc. in the Amount of $355,739.00 for the North Aurora Activity Center Building Demolition.
Original engineer’s estimate was $475,000. Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
4. Approval of an Ordinance for the Sale or Disposal of Surplus Property from the North Aurora Activity Center
Motion for approval made by Trustee Lowery and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
5. Approval of an Ordinance Amending the North Aurora Code, Title 15 Chapter 15.52 by adding Section 15.52.70 Regarding Temporary Occupancy Permits
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Faber. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
6. Approval of a Resolution Accepting the Public Improvements in the Liberty Business Park Phase 1
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
7. Approval of a Resolution Accepting the Public Improvements and Release of Surety for the Randall Highlands Development in the Village of North Aurora.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
8. Approval of the Village of North Aurora Snow Removal Policy
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
9. Approval of Pay Request No. 2 to Gerardi Sewer and Water Company in the Amount of $297,343.45 for the Rear Yard Water Main Project
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
10. Approval of Bill List dated 12/15/2014 in the Amount of $813,317.75
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
OLD BUSINESS – None
VILLAGE PRESIDENT REPORT – None
Mayor Berman said that Breakfast with Santa went very well at Union Congregational Church this year and that the church would be willing to help out with similar events in the future.
COMMITTEE REPORTS – None
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Faber asked about a GIS system for the Village. Bosco said that Rempe-Sharpe provides a lot of the engineering for the Village currently and that there have been discussions recently regarding implementation of GIS. The Village’s IT Specialist is going to other towns and reviewing their implementation plans. Mayor Berman said that Aurora has suggested the Village work with them.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Village Administrator Steve Bosco reported on the following:
1. Met with some of the leaders of Friday Nite Spot and in the process of creating guidelines for the program and working with SD129 to get some help from them in order to start the program again in the Village and find a permanent home for the program.
2. Will be working on the AV system tomorrow in the Village boardroom.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None
FIRE DISTRICT REPORT – None
VILLAGE DEPARMTNET REPORTS
1. Finance – None
2. Community Development
-National Tire & Battery will be closing 25 stores nationwide.
-Bulldog Ale House will be opening at the former Mother’s location on Randall Road.
-The Comp Plan is moving forward and hoping to get plans and goals in place prior to the end of the year. The next Steering Committee meeting will be held at the end of January.
3. Police – None
4. Public Works – Tanner Road Bridge is scheduled to be open before Christmas.
5. Water – None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lori J. Murray
Village Clerk
