VILLAGE OF NORTH AURORA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
JULY 6, 2009
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. Not in attendance: Village Clerk Lori Murray.
Staff in attendance: Village Attorney Kevin Drendel, Assistant to the Village Administrator Wes Kornowske, Finance Director Bill Hannah, Community Development Director Scott Buening, Water Superintendent Paul Young, Police Chief Tom Fetzer.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS – None
TRUSTEE COMMENTS – None
DISCUSSION
1. Discussion of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.24 Relating to Offenses by or Against Minors in the Village of North Aurora – Curfews
Chief Fetzer noted that the current curfew ordinance for the Village has not been updated in a while and that the proposed ordinance would update the ordinance per state law. Consent Agenda.
2. Discussion on Pay Request No. 2 from Copenhaver Construction in the amount of $118,695.20 for Riverfront Overlook Construction
Wes Kornowske said that 95% of the work was complete and that the Village was retaining 5% of the total contract plus another 5% for incomplete work. Staff recommended approval of the payout. Consent Agenda.
3. Discussion on an Emergency Cleanup amendment to the Village’s Contract with Waste Management
Wes Kornowske said that the emergency operation plan throughout the region included proposed revisions so that the Village can use the resources Waste Management has in a state of emergency. Staff also requested alterations to the emergency operations plan currently in place to allow the Village President or his designee to determine when Waste Management Services would be required.
Trustee Herlihy said that Waste Management is asking the Village to pay $100/hr for the truck and driver, which would include the time to and from the landfill. Separately, the Village is paying a disposal rate of $40/ton. Herlihy said he would like to know which landfill would be charging the $40/ton and that most of the landfills are lower than this rate. Trustee Guethle suggested getting a comparison on what other municipalities are paying. Kornowske said he could get that information for the Board. Kornowske noted that to have a second vendor come and pick up this type of waste would be more costly. The Board suggested Kornowske inform Waste Management that the $40/ton seemed high and to check pricing with other waste carriers.
4. Discussion of JAG Grant Agreement for the purchase of a Hybrid SUV
Consent Agenda.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS – None
EXECUTIVE SESSION – None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Herlihy to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lori J. Murray
Village Clerk
