VILLAGE OF NORTH AURORA
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
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 Gaffino, Trustee Mark Carroll, Trustee Mark Guethle.
Staff in attendance: Village Administrator Steve Bosco, Finance Director Bill Hannah, Community & Economic Development Director Mike Toth, Police Chief Dave Summer, Public Works Superintendent Mike Glock, Water Superintendent Paul Young, Village Attorney Kevin Drendel.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Kane DuPage Soil and Water Conservation – National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Mayor Berman opened the public hearing. There were no questions or comments by the audience or Village Board. Mayor Berman then closed the public hearing.
2. Third Amendment to the Annexation Agreement for the Northeast Corner of Oak Street and Orchard Road between Village of North Aurora and Forecom Challenger, Inc.
Mayor Berman opened the public hearing. There were no questions or comments by the audience or Village Board. Mayor Berman then closed the public hearing.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS – None
TRUSTEE COMMENTS – None
PRESENTATION – Audit of Fiscal Year Ending May 31, 2015 by Sikich, LLP
Anthony Cervini, Audit Manager, Sikich, LLP, presented the results of the audit for fiscal year ending May 31, 2015.
Sikich issued three documents for consideration: Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Auditor’s Communication to the Board of Trustees and Management, Report on Compliance for the Route 31 TIF Fund.
Route 31 TIF Fund – Reported a clean, unmodified opinion on the compliance report for both Illinois Compiled Statutes and the Redevelopment Agreement adopted by the Village.
The Auditors Communication to the Board of Trustees and Management – Reported having a very smooth audit with the Village. All information requested was provided in a timely basis.
The Village received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association. This is the fourteenth consecutive year the Village has received this award.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Village Board Minutes dated 10/19/2015 and C.O.W. Minutes dated
10/19/2015
2. Approval of a Resolution Approving the Plat of Roadway Vacation of part of Smoke
Tree Plaza
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of a Motion to Receive, Accept and Place on File the Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report as of May 31, 2015 and Other Related Reports for the Fiscal Year
Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Curtis. 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).
2. Approval of a Resolution Approving the Adoption of a Revised Human Resource
Manual
Motion for approval made by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Lowery. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
3. Approval of a Bill List dated November 2, 2015 in the Amount of $282,112.10
Motion for approval made by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Curtis.
Roll Call Vote: Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
OLD BUSINESS – None
VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT – None
COMMITTEE REPORTS – None
TRUSTEES’ COMMENTS
Trustee Gaffino commended Chief Summer and his team for their investigation into the massage business on Butterfield and the subsequent arrest.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Steve Bosco commended Bill Hannah and Mandy Flatt for their hard work in putting the audit together and for the Excellence in Budget Presentation Award.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None
FIRE DISTRICT REPORT – None
VILLAGE DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Finance – None
2. Community Development – None
3. Police – None
4. Public Works – None
5. Water – None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Lowery. All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lori J. Murray
Village Clerk
