VILLAGE OF NORTH AURORA
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 6, 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, Village Clerk Lori Murray.
Staff in attendance: Village Administrator Steve Bosco, Finance Director Bill Hannah, Community & Economic Development Director Mike Toth, Public Works Superintendent Mike Glock, Water Superintendent Paul Young, Police Chief Dave Summer, Village Attorney Kevin Drendel.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Jenny Bachar (Vice president of the Mirador Homeowners Association) – Bachar noted the homeowners’ continued concerns about vehicles speeding in the subdivision. Roads of concern include Mooseheart Road, Westover Road, Mirador Road and Bartram Road. It was brought to the attention of the police department a year ago and a speed sign was placed at the base of Mirador. Speed limits have also been installed as well as children-at-play signs. This has not deterred people from speeding on these roads. Bachar said that the homeowners association would like to solve this ongoing problem.
Chief Summer mentioned that a speed trailer was placed on Bartram Road. Summer said he will determine the peak volume of time that people are traveling and will then assign patrols to those areas to catch the offenders.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS – None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Village Board Minutes dated September 15, 2014; and Committee of the Whole Minutes dated September 15, 2014
2. Approval of an Interim Bill List dated 9/24/14 in the Amount of $76,703.92
Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Faber – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Fox Valley Park District for
the Water Wonders Phase 2 Rain Garden
Motion for approval made by Trustee Faber and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
2. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Liquor Ordinance to increase Class E (BP
Gas Station)
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 Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
3. Approval of a Resolution of Support for the Revised Route 31 Tax Increment
Financing District Façade Grant Program Guidelines
Motion for approval made by Trustee Curtis and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
4. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Grant and Vacation of Easement from
Liberty, Illinois, LP
Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Lowery. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
5. Approval of Pay Request No. 3, Final in the Amount of $16,870.48 to Jetco, Ltd.
for the East Water Tower Painting; and Change Order No. 2 for a Decrease in the Amount of $699.60
Motion for approval made by Trustee Lowery and seconded by Trustee Faber. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Faber –yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
6. Approval of Pay Request No. 4, Final in the Amount of $9,542.09 to Builders
Paving, LLC, d/b/a Hardin Paving Services for the Offutt Lane and Lovedale Lane Road Improvements; and Change Order No. 2 for a Decrease in the Amount of $8,399.03 Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Faber – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
7. Approval of Bill List dated 10/6/14 in the Amount of $564,273.21
Motion for approval made by Trustee Lowery and seconded by Trustee Carroll. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes Trustee Carroll – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
OLD BUSINESS – None
VILLAGE PRESIDENT REPORT
Mayor Berman mentioned that the mayors of North Aurora, Aurora, Montgomery, Oswego and Yorkville kayaked down the Fox River on Saturday, ending in Yorkville.
COMMITTEE REPORTS – None
TRUSTEES’ COMMENTS – None
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Village Administrator Steve Bosco updated the Board on branding. The Village has gone out to RFP for a new logo and motto redesign. That should be back by October 21st. The Village was able to secure NorthAurora.org for an upcoming website changeover. This will be rolled out with the new motto and logo.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None
FIRE DISTRICT REPORT – None
VILLAGE DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Finance – a) Kane County released tentative EAV information for 2014. It appears that the EAV has stabilized. b) Audits have been completed and final report will be released at the end of month. c) Finance meeting scheduled for next Monday.
2. Community Development – None
3. Police – None
4. Public Works – None
5. Water- Precon for the rear yard watermain project was held last week. All watermain will go in first and no services will start while the watermain is still being installed. Could see this completed this year with restoration scheduled for next year.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Faber and seconded by Trustee Carroll. All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lori J. Murray
Village Clerk
