VILLAGE OF NORTH AURORA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2005
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Village-President Hansen called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
In attendance: Trustee Shoemaker, Trustee Berman, Trustee Herlihy, Trustee Gaffino, Trustee Herwig, Village-President Hansen.
Not in attendance: Trustee Mitchell
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
There were no audience comments
1. TAX LEVY FOR 2006
Village-President Hansen opened up the tax hearing.
Finance Director Bill Hannah said the total property tax extensions from last year’s 2004 tax levy were $2,706,486.76. The total proposed tax levy for 2005 is $3,945,193.76, however, it is estimated that the actual total property tax extensions for 2005 will be $2,995,392.81 based on the amount of new construction within the Village and the increase in assessed value after taking into account the tax cap limitations. The average increase per homeowner will be $25 while it is estimated that the total tax rate for the Village and library combined will decrease 3.11%.
There were no comments from the board.
There were no comments from the audience.
Village-President Hansen closed the hearing.
Consent agenda.
A. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF TAXES FOR 2005-2006
B. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE ABATING TAX LEVIED FOR YEAR 2005 TO PAY DEBT SERVICE ON $900,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2000 (ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE)
C. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE ABATING TAX LEVIED FOR YEAR 2005 TO PAY DEBT SERVICE ON $1,770,000.00 OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2003 (ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE)
D. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA #3 – SILVER TRAILS
E. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
F. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
G. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
H. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
I. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
J. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
K. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
L. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
M. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
N. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
O. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
P. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
Q. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
R. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
S. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
T. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
U. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
V. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
W. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
X. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
2. CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF RANDALL/OAK STREET
Village-President Hansen pulled Item 2 from the agenda.
3. SWEENEY SUBDIVISION – FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT
Jim Bibby said they concluded the annexation and right of way dedication of the original Stokland Parcel. The final plat came through and was approved by the board. It shows two lots, and the developer is now requesting a resubdivision adding an additional one acre. It is in compliance with the one acre minimum.
Consent agenda.
4. NORTH AURORA TOWNE CENTER – FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT
Jim Bibby said that because of the duration to complete the preliminary plat we are mostly done. The final plat is essentially the same document. There are one or two minor comments that the developer is addressing. That includes duplication of the legal description on to page 1.
Trustee Herlihy said that on the declaration page it lists the owners. He does not know if that needs to be on the document.
Village-President Hansen said to put this under new business.
5. ESCROW RELEASE FOR BANBURY RIDGE TOWNHOMES
Mike Glock said that they sent him a letter for a refund of $8,067.50.
Consent agenda.
6. TREE CITY USA ORDINANCE
Mike Glock said this is something they started last year. They have been going through planting parkway trees. A lot of communities around the area are tree cities. There is some financial aid if they want any grants. The mayor needs to set up a tree committee. Members would be, Dewayne, Mike Glock, and it would be chaired by Harry Patterson.
Atty. Drendel said that they will be an advisory committee.
Trustee Herwig wanted to know if the position would fall under the rule of not serving on two committees concerning Harry Patterson.
Trustee Herlihy wanted to know if it would help manage developments for tree clearing.
Mike Glock said that they would work with engineering for what trees come down.
Village-President Hansen put this under new business.
7. ORDINANCE BANNING NEW SOD/SEED INSTALLATION
Sue McLaughlin said an issue came up where two department heads suggested different timelines. One was June 1st to August 31st, but the last sod permit would be before May. Mike had concern about the water not being conserved. Dewayne had a concern of the sod not being watered. If we have a wet spring then developers can’t get there until April or May.
Trustee Herlihy said one thing we did during the partial lift is they rationed out water for sod.
Dewayne Williams said that this year when they did the partial lift, they had one developer that had 59 yards to sod.
Trustee Berman said that we should be doing something similar to other area communities. He said the board was criticized, and he thought that they assured the public that they would lower the pumps and get the wells going. To him it doesn’t seem like we are providing for the homeowners.
Trustee Herlihy said that we are giving residents right hours of watering and in the nine days they get four extra 6 hour days.
Dewayne said if we do this before spring, we will be able to send a letter to all the developers way in advance so that they know what the plans are.
Trustee Herlihy said that instead of dumping all the watering onto May or September, we should ration it out in between, so that the results are not as dramatic.
Trustee Berman wanted to know what we were achieving by the odd and even days.
Trustee Herlihy said that only half the community uses the aquifer as much during these times, this allows for the wells to be recharged in an acceptable amount of time.
Village-President Hansen said to put this under new business.
8. ORDINANCE RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FEES
Mike Glock said that Wes and he looked into several communities. Yorkville was one of them. Their suggestion is increasing the Public Works impact fee from $570 dollars to $700 dollars for residential and 148% for nonresidential.
Consent agenda.
9. PAYOUT REQUEST #4 FOR GENEVA CONSTRUCTION – OAK/ORCHARD PROJECT
Mike Glock said that all the work has been completed.
Consent agenda.
10. PAYOUT REQUEST #1 & #2 TO WHITTAKER CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATING FOR WEST WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Jim Bibby said that it is a small first payout. It will be for mobilization and stabilizing activities. They are completing its foundation. The first is $37,800 dollars and the second is $180,000 dollars.
Consent agenda.
Village-President Hansen wanted to say that they have the activity center to provide as a warming center during the cold winter days. And residents can go if they need a warm safe place. It is available during normal business hours.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION: PERSONNEL
A motion was made by Trustee Herlihy to adjourn to executive session for personnel and seconded by Trustee Shoemaker. All in favor. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Trustee Herlihy to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joseph P. Lowery
Village Clerk
