VILLAGE OF NORTH AURORA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
APRIL 5, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Berman called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
In attendance: Mayor Dale Berman, Trustee Mike Herlihy, Trustee Chris Faber, Trustee Mark Guethle, Trustee Bob Strusz, Trustee Mark Gaffino, Trustee Vince Mancini, Village Clerk Lori Murray.
Staff in attendance: Village Attorney Kevin Drendel, Chief Administrative Officer Wes Kornowske, Finance Director Bill Hannah, Community Development Director Scott Buening, Water Superintendent Paul Young, Public Works Superintendent Mike Glock, Police Chief Tom Fetzer.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS – None
TRUSTEE COMMENTS – None
1. Discussion of a Special Use for Lots 2 and 4 of Randall Road Commercial Center for Sorrentino’s Assisted Living
The Plan Commission and Development Committee reviewed the special use request. Both committees recommended approval subject to conditions. Those recommendations are noted in the ordinance.
Trustee Guethle asked if the building would contain fencing. Sorrentino said that there would be fencing around the exit doors of the memory care portion of the building. There would also be a limitation to how much the windows on the building would open.
Trustee Herlihy asked about employee parking. The petitioner said that employee parking would take up 60 spaces when taking into account shift changes.
The trustees felt that background checks should be done on all residents of the facility.
Mr. Sorrentino said he did not agree with the stipulation in Item 5 of the ordinance and would not be able to get financing if the stipulation remained. Scott Buening said that the stipulation is similar to the condition that is imposed with the other care facility in North Aurora. Atty. Drendel said that the Village imposed the condition on the other property because there were issues and some of the same issues would exist for this property due to the preschool and residential location.
Trustee Mancini asked if the Village could accomplish the same with an annual review of the business. The Village would need to be specific in terms of revoking the ordinance.
Sorrentino again noted his concern with items 5 & 7 of the ordinance, adding that the project would not happen if those items remained.
Trustee Herlihy asked if the Village would require background checks if the age limit was 55 and older. Trustee Mancini said that the Village should require background checks on all persons.
Trustee Guethle was in favor of keeping item #5 in the ordinance.
Mayor Berman said there needed to be more discussion on this item. Mayor Berman asked that the petitioner discuss this further with Staff and for the issue to brought back to the next Committee of the Whole meeting.
2. Discussion of an Ordinance Regarding the Registration and Regulation of Vacant Buildings in the Village of North Aurora
The proposed ordinance would regulate vacant buildings when they are vacant more than 30 days. The Village would require an annual registration fee of $100, and would allow the Village to track and monitor vacant buildings. Staff recommended approval of the ordinance.
After further discussion the Village Board decided not to impose this ordinance.
3. Discussion of an Ordinance Amending Title 5 Section 5.08.040 pertaining to Liquor Licenses in North Aurora
Atty. Drendel noted clarifications to the liquor code such as an owner of a business being in violation if they allow someone to sell liquor on premises without a license. If more than one person is selling liquor, all persons are required to have a license. A person who sells liquor from more than one location needs to have a license for each location. Alcohol cannot be consumed on the premises after hours. New Business.
4. Presentation and Discussion of FY 2010-11 Draft Budget
Recession has resulted in a 14.7% decrease in the total General Fund revenue over the last 2 years. Public hearing scheduled for April 3rd.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS – None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Review of the Executive Session Minutes for 2/17/2010; Executive Session Minutes I & II for 3/1/2010; and Executive Session Minutes for 3/15/2010
Motion made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino to adjourn the Executive Session for the purpose of reviewing executive session minutes and for probable litigation. All in favor. Motion approved.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Guethle to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lori J. Murray
Village Clerk
