VILLAGE OF NORTH AURORA
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 1, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Berman called the meeting to order.
SILENT PRAYER – MEDITATION – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
In attendance: Mayor Dale Berman, Trustee Mark Gaffino, Trustee Mike Lowery, Trustee Mark Carroll, Trustee Mark Guethle, Village Clerk Lori Murray. Not in attendance: Trustee Laura Curtis and Trustee Tao Martinez.
Staff in attendance: Village Administrator Steve Bosco, Finance Director Bill Hannah, Village Attorney Kevin Drendel, Community & Economic Development Director Mike Toth, Public Works Director John Laskowski, Police Chief David Fisher.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS – None
TRUSTEE COMMENTS – None
CONSENT AGENDA.
1. Village Board Minutes dated 3/18/2019; C.O.W. Minutes dated 3/18 /2019
2. Travel and Expenses for Business Purposes in the Amount of $35.00
3. Resolution Acknowledging Satisfaction of the One-Year Maintenance Requirements for the Improvements for the Orchard Commons Development, North Aurora and Release of the Letter of Credit
4. Resolution Accepting a Grant of Easement in the Liberty Business Center
5. Interim Bills List dated 3/20/2019 in the Amount of $186,488.22
6. Bills List dated 4/1/2019 in the Amount of $41,614.40
Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (4-0).
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of a Proposal and Agreement from Fundways of Illinois, Inc. for the
North Aurora Days Carnival
Motion for approval made by Trustee Lowery and seconded by Trustee Carroll. Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (4-0).
2. Approval of a Special Events Permit for North Aurora Days
Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Lowery. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (4-0).
3. Approval of a License Agreement with Randall Oaks LLC for the North Aurora
Days Fireworks Display
Motion for approval made by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Lowery. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery –yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes. Motion approved (4-0).
4. Approval of a Resolution Approving a North Aurora Public Works Policies Manual
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Carroll. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes. Motion approved (4-0).
5. Approval of an Ordinance Amending the North Aurora Code Section 5.08.350 to increase the
Number of Class M Liquor Licenses Authorized in the Village of North Aurora
My Place Hotel had recently decided not to renew their license. They were looking at leasing out their bar to an outside company. However, they have now decided to keep their license. Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes. Motion approved (4-0).
OLD BUSINESS – None
VILLAGE PRESIDENT – None
COMMITTEE REPORTS – None
TRUSTEES’ COMMENTS – None
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – None
ATTOREY’S REPORT – None
VILLAGE DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Finance- the budget overview was discussed at the last meeting and the item is anticipated to be on the agenda for the next Committee of the Whole meeting.
2. Community Development – None
3. Police – None
4. Public Works – None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Guethle. All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lori J. Murray
Village Clerk
