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VILLAGE OF NORTH AURORA
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 6, 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 Mark Guethle, Trustee Mark Gaffino, Trustee Mark Carroll, Trustee Chris Faber, Trustee Mike Lowery, Trustee Laura Curtis, Village Clerk Lori Murray.

Staff in attendance: Village Administrator Steve Bosco, Finance Director Bill Hannah, Community & Economic Development Director Mike Toth, Police Chief Dave Summer, Fire Marshall Eric Bunkofske, Village Attorney Kevin Drendel.

AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Marcia Watkins, 240 Kathryn Lane, North Aurora, inquired about the interest in the property at the corner of Orchard and Oak and asked if the zoning had changed. Community & Economic Development Director Mike Toth stated that the Village is extending the Annexation Agreement for B2 Commercial Only zoning which is set to expire.

The surveying group that has been out to the property is interested in a mixed-use project to include partial residential and partial commercial. The Village has not met with them on a plan, however. Mayor Berman said the Village will keep the residents informed but there is no definite plan at this time.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Gaffino suggested residents shop in North Aurora whenever possible since the money spent in town benefits the residents and has sales tax benefits.

CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Village Board Minutes dated March 16, 2015 and Committee of the Whole Minutes dated March 16, 2015
2. Approval of an Interim Bill List dated 3/24/3015 in the Amount of $113,250.94
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 Faber – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (6-0).

NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 14-04-21-01 Amending the Zoning Provisions of the North Aurora Municipal Code (Title 17) Relative to Indoor Athletic and Recreational Uses
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 Faber – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (6-0).

2. Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the Execution of a Second Amendment to the Annexation Agreement for Property Located at the Northeast Corner of Oak Street and Orchard Road
Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (6-0).

3. Approval of the Purchase of two Dell servers from GHA Technologies in the amount of $16,250.00
Motion for approval made by Trustee Curtis and seconded by Trustee Lowery. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (6-0).

4. Approval of a Special Event Application and Special Event Liquor License Application for the May 2, 2015 Turf Room Kentucky Derby Event
Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Carroll. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (6-0).

5. Approval of Engineering Agreement with Rempe-Sharpe & Associates, Inc. for the 2016 Route 31 Water Main Replacement Phase I (Sullivan to I-88 Tollway) in the Amount of $46,399.75
Motion for approval made by Trustee Lowery and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Faber- yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (6-0).

6. Approval of an IDOT MFT Resolution for Improvements of Randall Road (Oak Street to I-88 Tollway)
Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion Approved (6-0).

7. Rejection of the Low Bid (not in conformance with bid specs) and Approval of Lowest Responsive Bid from Acres Landscaping Group in the Amount of $239,205.00 for Parkway Tree Replacement Planting
Motion for approval made by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (6-0).

8. Approval of a Bid from Frost Electric in the Amount of $18,670.00 for the Purchase of Light Emitting Diode (LED) Streetlight Assemblies for Overland Drive
Motion for approval made by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (6-0).

9. Approval of Pay Request No. 1, Partial to Gerardi Sewer and Water Company in the Amount of $356,515.20 for the 2015 Water Main Project
Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (6-0).

10. Approval of a Pay Request No. 4, Partial, to Site Recover Services Inc. in the Amount of $99,363.60 for the Demolition of the North Aurora Activity Center
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 Faber – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (6-0).

11. Approval of the Bill List dated April 6, 2015 in the Amount of $619,020.78
Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (6-0).

OLD BUSINESS – None

VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Tomorrow is Mayor’s Day of Recognition for National Community Services. Mayor Berman said he will be volunteering at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Batavia from 1-4 p.m.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Trustee Gaffino reported that the North Aurora Days Committee has already received sponsorships for North Aurora Days 2015.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS – None
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – None
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None

FIRE DISTRICT REPORT–
Hydrant flushing to being next Monday and will be scheduled for the following three weeks.

VILLAGE DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Finance – Residents will begin receiving the new water bills this week. Credit card and debit card transactions are now available.

Community Development – A joint meeting between the Village Board and Plan Commission is scheduled for May 5th to discuss the Village’s Comprehensive Plan.

Police – None

Public Works – Opening bids for 2015 road improvements will take place next week.

Water – None

ADJOURNEMNT
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Curtis. All in favor. Motion approved.

Respectfully Submitted,

Lori J. Murray
Village Clerk

 

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