NORTH AURORA VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Village Board meeting was conducted live remotely
via telecommunications.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gaffino called the meeting to order.
SILENT PRAYER – MEDITATION – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
In attendance: Mayor Mark Gaffino, Trustee Laura Curtis, Trustee Mike Lowery, Trustee Mark Guethle, Trustee Tao Martinez, Trustee Carolyn Salazar
Staff in attendance: Village Administrator Steve Bosco, Finance Director Bill Hannah, Community & Economic Development Director Mike Toth, Village Attorney Kevin Drendel, Public Works Director John Laskowski, Police Chief Dave Fisher.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS – None
CONSENT AGENDA
- Village Board Minutes dated 02/15/2021 and Committee of the Whole Minutes dated 02/15/2021
- Bills List Dated 03/01/2021 in the Amount of $265,724.66
Motion for approval made by Trustee Lowery and seconded by Trustee Martinez. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Salazar –yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Martinez – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
NEW BUSINESS
- Approval to Award Contract to Precision Pavement Markings, Inc. for Pavement Striping in the Amount of $26, 375.00
Public Works Director John Laskowski explained this contract will be to touch up the street markings due to normal wear and tear.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Curtis and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Guethle –yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Martinez – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
- Approval to Award Contract to Patriot Pavement Maintenance for Crack Sealing in the Amount of $72,760.00.
Two of the low bidders had tied, the low bidder was determined by a coin toss held on February 23. The winner of the coin toss was Patriot Pavement.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Lowery and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes, Trustee Martinez – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
- Approval of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Resolution for Construction of the 2021 Road Program
This resolution appropriates the MFT funds to the Construction of the 2021 Road Program.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Martinez. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Salazar –yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Martinez – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
- Approval of Agreement with MDS Technologies, Inc. for Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Study in the Amount of $24,000
Director Laskowski stated that staff hopes this study will give more insights as to the rate which the roads are deteriorating and which roads to target for future maintenance. The company chosen to conduct the study is the same company as used in the past which staff believe will provide consistency in results. This contract is budgeted for next year, beginning June 1.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Curtis and seconded by Trustee Lowery. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Martinez –yes, Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
- Approval to Award Five-Year Waste Hauler Contract with Groot, Inc.
Administrator Bosco explained that the five year contract with Waste Management is nearing expiration. After the RFP process the Board has settled on a five year contract with Groot, Inc. with the possibility of a two year extension.
Trustees asked for clarification of the 6am start time. Administrator Bosco explained that the new start time will be 6am, currently the time is 7am however previous to that the time had been 6am which as he explained is a common waste removal start time.
Trustee Lowery expressed approval, although he pointed out that the service will be more expensive. Administrator Bosco explained that it will be a small increase in sticker pricing compared to the current price, however the best sticker price of the proposals and a decrease in price for the toter rental.
Trustee Guethle asked to confirm the two weeks of yard waste pick up, Administrator Bosco confirmed that they would be the first two weeks in April.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Martinez and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Martinez – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
OLD BUSINESS – None
VILLAGE PRESIDENT – None
COMMITTEE REPORTS – None
TRUSTEES COMMENTS – Trustee Curtis asked if there are going to be any opportunities for vaccinations, if the Village could offer an online list of availability.
Administrator Bosco stated that the Village could offer that service.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – Administrator Bosco stated that Waste Management has good to work with for the past five years. The Village will offer a comprehensive way for the residents to transition.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None
VILLAGE DEPARTMENT REPORTS
- Finance – None
- Community Development – None
- Police – None
- Public Works – None
EXECUTIVE SESSION – None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Curtis and seconded by Trustee Guethle. All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jessica Watkins
Village Clerk
