VILLAGE OF NORTH AURORA
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
APRIL 23, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
In the absence of Village President John Hansen, Trustee Herwig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
In attendance: Trustees Max Herwig, Paul Shoemaker, Dale Berman, Mike Herlihy, and Mark Gaffino. Not in attendance: Village President John Hansen and Trustee Linda Mitchell.
Staff in attendance: Village Administrator Sue McLaughlin, Management Analyst Wes Kornowske, Finance Director Bill Hannah, Building & Zoning Commissioner DeWayne Williams, Assistant Public Work Superintendent/Water Division Paul Young, Village Engineer Jim Bibby, Police Chief Tom Fetzer, Fire Bureau Chief Mark Bozik, Atty. Kevin Drendel.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Marcia Watkins, 240 Kathryn Lane, North Aurora – Ms. Watkins noted the article regarding Walmart that she sent to the Village Board. Watkins explained that bringing Walmart into the community would be a step backwards for the Village. Watkins said that Walmart does not meet the needs of the community and noted that statements from Walmart show that Walmart’s target audience is low income families. Watkins asked the Board to bring in services, shopping and dining that would meet the needs of North Aurora. Watkins said this type of store on the proposed property would impact at least 144 households. Watkins said that three different real estate agents were contacted and predicted a $2,880,000 hit in the property values of the homeowners of Waterford Oaks. Watkins said that “the opportunity cost of having a store that is known for stagnated retail right now and for tapering sales by its 5th and 6th year doesn’t warrant kicking the knees out from the homeowners that are most affected.”
TRUSTEE COMMENTS – None
PRESENTATION BY SENIOR SERVICES – Mrs. Sabin
Mrs. Sabin of Senior Services Associates, Inc. addressed the Board and provided an overview of the services. In August, Senior Services Associates will be incorporated 34 years in providing services for seniors ages 60 and above. Types of services that those in North Aurora are currently receiving include:
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