VILLAGE OF NORTH AURORA
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
MAY 7, 2012
CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 pm
Mayor Berman called the meeting to order.
SILENT PRAYER – MEDITATION – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
In attendance: Mayor Dale Berman, Trustee Chris Faber, Trustee Ryan Lambert, Trustee Mark Guethle, Trustee Mark Gaffino, Trustee Laura Curtis, Trustee Vince Mancini, Village Clerk Lori Murray.
Staff in attendance: Village Administrator Wes Kornowske, Finance Director Bill Hannah, Community Development Director Scott Buening, Village Attorney Kevin Drendel, Public Works Superintendent Mike Glock, Water Superintendent Paul Young, Police Chief Dave Summer.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS – None
TRUSTEE COMMENTS – None
PUBLIC HEARING
1. North Aurora Fiscal Year 2012-13 Budget
Mayor Berman opened the public hearing. Finance Director Bill Hannah informed the Board that the list of changes to date were provided with the meeting packet. There were no questions or comments. Mayor Berman closed the public hearing.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Village Board Minutes dated 4/16/12; Approval of C.O.W. Minutes dated 4/16/12
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Lambert – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Mancini – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Title 15 of the North Aurora
Municipal Code Regarding Temporary Signs
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Lambert. Trustee Mancini asked about the reasoning behind the amendment. Trustee Guethle said that some people want the ability to have larger real estate signs. Buening said that the renewal period would change from 6 months to one year. Trustee Faber noted his concern about people wanting changes made to the sign ordinance and the Village complying. Faber then asked what the purpose is to having a sign ordinance. Mayor Berman said that the idea is to meet the requirements of the businesses in the Village. Trustee Guethle said this was discussed at the Development Committee and it was decided that the Village wants to work with the businesses. Trustee Faber asked if there has been a request for the larger signs. Buening said yes. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Lambert – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Mancini – no. Motion approved (5-1).
2. Approval of an Ordinance Rezoning Properties along Clearwater Drive
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lambert – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Mancini – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
3. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.36 (Police Department ) and
Chapter 2.40 (Board of Fire and Police Commissioners) of the Village Code
Chief Summer asked for a change to the Executive Staff of the Police Department. The change would involve the creation of two (2) Deputy Chief positions. This would make the Department more consistent with other local agencies. It will also help to enhance career development. Motion for approval made by Trustee Lambert and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Trustee Curtis asked what the benefit is to the Village. Chief Summer said that this Ordinance will allow the Chief to select the individuals for the Deputy Chief positions instead of leaving it up to a written test from an outside source. Curtis asked what the Village does not get from what is currently in place. Chief Summer said that the second in command is a lieutenant and that position gets “dumped on a lot.” Most departments have two people to cover the responsibilities of that job. Village Administrator Wes Kornowske said that it cannot be determined if this will have a negative impact, financially, since currently it is not known who will be in these positions. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lambert – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Mancini – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
4. Approval of a Village of North Aurora Social Media Policy and Development of
a Facebook Page
Kornowske mentioned that if something goes up on the Village website that the Village President does not feel is appropriate, he would have the ability to take it down. It would then come before the Village Board at the next meeting to be ratified. Motion for approval made by Trustee Lambert and seconded by Trustee Mancini. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Lambert – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Mancini – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
5. Approval of a Special Event Permit for Spay Illinois and Pet Supplies Plus for
the Paw Jamma Party on July 13, 2012 from 4:00 pm to Midnight
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Mancini. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lambert – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Mancini – yes. Motion approved (6-0)
6. Approval of Water Service Proposal for 2012 Leak Detection Services in the
amount of $9,450.00
Motion for approval made by Trustee Lambert and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Lambert – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Mancini – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
7. Approval of Revised Cross Connection Control Policy Manual
Motion for approved made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Faber. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Lambert – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Mancini – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
8. Approval of Street Sweeping Bid from Hoving Clean Sweep in the amount of
$33,215.00
Motion for approval made by Trustee Lambert and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Lambert – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Mancini – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
9. Approval of Village Facilities HVAC Maintenance Contract with Monaco
Mechanical in the amount of $18,854.00
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Mancini. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lambert – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Mancini – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
10. Approval of the purchase of two (2) 5-yard dump trucks in the amount of
$270,000.00
Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Mancini. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Mancini – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lambert – yes, Trustee Faber – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
11. Approval of Pay Request No. 2, Partial to Gerardi Water and Sewer in the
amount of $392,542.64 for the 2012 Water Main Improvements
Motion for approval made by Trustee Lambert and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Trustee Mancini asked if waivers were received. Water Superintendent Paul Young said the Village had received waivers. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Lambert – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Mancini – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
12. Approval of the purchase of five (5) squad cars in the amount of $151,450.00
from Miles Chevrolet, Inc.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Mancini – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lambert – yes, Trustee Faber – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
13. Approval of Bill List dated May 7, 2012 in the amount of $530,726.93
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Lambert. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lambert – yes, Trustee Faber – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Mancini – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
OLD BUSINESS – None
VILLAGE PRESIDENT REPORT
Mayor Berman announced National Travel and Tourism Week, which is celebrated nationally, each year during the first week of May. The Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is celebrating 25 years of service.
COMMITTEE REPORTS – None
TRUSTEES’ COMMENTS
Trustee Faber said that the NOARDA water project outside Village Hall is just about finished. Next on NOARDA’s agenda is the duck race which will be held on the day of the community parade.
Trustee Curtis mentioned that she was invited to a Memorial Day celebration which will be held on May 28th at the Kane County Government Center and suggested representatives for the Village attend. Mayor Berman said that an invitation went out to the Village Board.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Wes Kornowske said that the NOARDA stream project should be done by the end of the week.
ATTORNEY – None
FIRE DISTRICT REPORT – None
VILLAGE DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Finance – A Police Pension Board meeting is scheduled for tomorrow night.
Bill Hannah stated that sales tax received for February was down 2%. The Village was averaging 9 and 10% in previous years.
Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for next Monday.
B. Community Development – Code enforcement: 134 total inspections, 78 re-inspections, 4 adjudication notices. In April there were permits for 3 single family homes and 58 other permits. The one commercial permit was for CVS.
C. Police – Chief Summer said that on April 27, the Police Department changed their internet provider from AT&T to Comcast. Chief Summer credited Wes Kornowske for doing the research to determine if the department could transfer to Comcast and for being fiscally responsible by lowering the cost.
D. Public Works – Pre-con meeting scheduled for tomorrow for the new CVS store and a Pre-con meeting is scheduled for Woodman’s Gas Station next week.
E. Water – None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Mancini. All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lori J. Murray
Village Clerk
