VILLAGE OF NORTH AURORA
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 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 Mark Carroll, Trustee Mark Gaffino, Trustee Mark Guethle. Not in attendance: Trustee Chris Faber.
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, Attorney Roman Seckel.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Truth in Taxation for 2015 Property Tax Levy
Mayor Berman opened the public hearing. There were no comments or questions. Mayor Berman closed the public hearing.
2. Hearing on Property Tax Levy Increase greater than 5% for North Aurora Towne Centre SSA #32
Mayor Berman opened the public hearing. There were no comments or questions. Mayor Berman closed the public hearing.
3. Hearing on Property Tax Levy Increase greater than 5% for Randall Highlands Single Family SSA #33
Mayor Berman opened the public hearing. There were no comments or questions. Mayor Berman closed the public hearing.
4. Hearing on Property Tax Levy Increase greater than 5% for Randall Highlands Multi-Family SSA #34
Mayor Berman opened the public hearing. There were no comments or questions. Mayor Berman closed the public hearing.
5. Hearing on Property Tax Levy Increase greater than 5% for Randall Highlands Commercial SSA #35
Mayor Berman opened the public hearing. There were no comments or questions. Mayor Berman closed the public hearing.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS – None
TRUSTEE COMMENTS- None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Amended Committee of the Whole Minutes dated 11/2/2015
2. Approval of Village Board Minutes dated 11/16/2015
3. Approval of a Resolution Accepting the Mitchell Road Improvements
4. Approval of a Resolution Accepting the Underground Improvements and Orchard Gateway Improvements for the Opus Development in North Aurora Towne Centre
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of the Messenger Public Library Resolution of the Board of Library Trustees for .02% Maintenance Tax
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and second by Trustee Carroll. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
2. Approval of an Ordinance For The Levy And Assessment of Taxes in and for the Village of North Aurora, Kane County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning June 1, 2015 and Ending May 31, 2016
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
3. Approval of an Ordinance Levying the Taxes for the Waterford Oaks Special Service Area #4 for the Fiscal Year beginning June 1, 2015 and ending May 31, 2016
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Carroll. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
4. Approval of an Ordinance Levying the Taxes for the Timber Oaks Special Service Area #8 for the Fiscal Year beginning June 1, 2015 and ending May 31, 2016
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Lowery. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
5. Approval of an Ordinance Levying the Taxes for the Pinecreek (Phase III) Special Service Area #9 for the Fiscal Year beginning June 1, 2015 and ending May 31, 2016
Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
6. Approval of an Ordinance Levying the Taxes for the Willow Lakes Special Service Area #11 for the Fiscal Year beginning June 1, 2015 and ending May 31, 2016
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Lowery. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
7. Approval of an Ordinance Levying the Taxes for the North Towne Centre Special Service Area #32 for the Fiscal Year beginning June 1, 2015 and ending May 31, 2016
Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
8. Approval of an Ordinance Levying the Taxes for the Randall Highlands Single Family Special Service Area #33 for the Fiscal Year beginning June 1, 2015 and ending May 31, 2016
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
9. Approval of an Ordinance Levying the Taxes for the Randall Highlands Multi-Family Special Service Area #34 for the Fiscal Year beginning June 1, 2015 and ending May 31, 2016
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
10. Approval of an Ordinance Levying the Taxes for the Randall Highlands Commercial Special Service Area #35 for the Fiscal Year beginning June 1, 2015 and ending May 31, 2016
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Carroll. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
11. Approval of an Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2015 to Pay Debt Service on $3,500,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006 (Alternate Revenue Source)
Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
12. Approval of an Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2015 to Pay Debt Service on $ 9,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008 (Alternate Revenue Source)
Motion for approval made by Trustee Lowery and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
13. Approval of an Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied For The Year 2015 to Pay Debt Service on $6,885,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (Alternate Revenue Source)
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Carroll. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
14. Motion to Approve the Implementation of Employee Insurance and Other Related Benefits for 2016 as Presented
Motion for approval made by Trustee Lowery and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0)
15. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Title 17 Regarding Business District Land Use Classifications
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 Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
16. Approval of Pay Request No. 1, Partial, in the Amount of $114,790.97 to Builders Paving, LLC, for the 2015 Pavement Patching Project
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
17. Approval of Pay Request No. 4, Final, in the Amount of $33,116.13 to Gerardi Water and Sewer Co. for the 2014 Rear Yard Watermain Relocation Project
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Carroll. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
18. Approval of a Bill List dated December 7, 2015 in the Amount of $632,065.30
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Carroll. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
OLD BUSINESS – None
VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT
1. Acknowledgement of a portion of Rt. 31 in North Aurora being designated as “Spc. Christopher A. Patterson Memorial Highway”
COMMITTEE REPORTS – None
TRUSTEES’ COMMENTS – None
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – None
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
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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
