VILLAGE OF NORTH AURORA
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
JULY 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, Trustees Laura Curtis, Mark Carroll, Mark Gaffino, Mark Guethle and Village Clerk Lori Murray. Not in attendance: Trustees Mike Lowery and Chris Faber.
Staff in attendance: Village Administrator Steve Bosco, Finance Director Bill Hannah, Community & Economic Development Director Mike Toth, Police Chief Dave Summer, Public Works Superintendent Mike Glock, Water Superintendent Paul Young, Attorney G. Tyler Stevenson (Drendel & Jansons) and Labor Attorney Richard Kelly.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Robert C Jones, 125 Pierce Street, North Aurora – Mr. Jones noted his concern regarding the need to tarp gravel trucks so that gravel and other debris does not fall from the trucks causing damage. Chief Summer said that a truck load must be tarped if contents are shifting or blowing, but does not have to be tarped at all times. Summer said the department will be giving this some attention in a traffic enforcement detail. Village Administrator Bosco said that the Village has been in touch with LaFarge about monitoring the loads.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS – None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Village Board Minutes dated 6/15/2015 and C.O.W. Minutes dated 6/15/2015
2. Approval of an Interim Bill list dated 6/23/2015 FY15 in the Amount of $225,836.31; and Interim Bill List dated 6/23/2015 FY16 in the Amount of $128,651.01
Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (4-0).
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Section 9.16.060 of the North Aurora Municipal Code
Regarding Littering
Motion for approval made by Trustee Curtis and seconded by Trustee Carroll. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (4-0).
2. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Section 15.28.010 of the North Aurora Municipal Code
Regarding Property Maintenance
Motion for approval made by Trustee Curtis and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes. Motion approved (4-0).
3. Approval of a Resolution Approving Route 31 TIF Façade Grant funding in the Amount of
$19,700.00 to Aurora Wire at 8 Marvo Street, North Aurora
Motion for approval made by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (4-0).
4. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Declaring Default and a Draw on the Letter of Credit for
the North Aurora Towne Centre Development Wetlands
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 Curtis – yes. Motion approved (4-0).
5. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Section 5.08 of the North Aurora Municipal Code
Regarding Special Event Liquor Licenses in the Village of North Aurora
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 Curtis – yes. Motion approved (4-0).
6. Approval of A Resolution Accepting Right-of-Way Dedication from the Illinois Department of
Transportation for the Smoke Tree Road Improvements
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Carroll. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (4-0).
7. Approval of a Special Event Application for a Back to School Rally at Kingdom Church, 121 S.
Lincolnway
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (4-0).
8. Approval of Payout No. 6 to Site Recovery Services Inc. in the Amount of $26,131.70for the North
Aurora Activity Center Demolition
Motion for approval by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (4-0).
9. Motion to Waive Bids for Sidewalk Repair and Approve a Proposal from Safe Step LLC for
Sidewalk Leveling for an Estimate Cost Not to Exceed $25,000 for 48 Areas of Sidewalk Repairs
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 Curtis – yes. Motion approved (4-0).
10. Approval of a License Agreement between the Village of North Aurora and 4100 Fox Valley LLC
Crossroads Partners for the use of the Clock Tower Plaza for North Aurora Days August 7-9, 2015
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 Curtis – yes. Motion approved (4-0).
11. Approval of a Bill List dated July 6, 2015 FY15 in the Amount of $58,621.92; and Approval of a
Bill List dated July 6, 2015 FY16 in the Amount of $27,651.08
Motion for approval made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Carroll. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Gaffino – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (4-0).
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion made by Trustee Gaffino and seconded by Trustee Carroll to adjourn to executive session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining. All in favor. Motion approved.
(RECONVENE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING)
Motion made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino to reconvene the Village Board meeting. All in favor. Motion approved.
1. Approval of a Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Village of
North Aurora and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police covering North Aurora Police Officers from June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2018
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 Curtis – yes. Motion approved.
OLD BUSINESS – None
VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT
1. Appointment to the Aurora Area Visitor and Convention Bureau
Motion made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Gaffino to appoint Dale Berman to the Aurora Area Visitor and Convention Bureau. All in favor. Motion approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS – None
TRUSTEES’ COMMENTS
Trustee Gaffino mentioned that North Aurora Days in the Village would be held August 7, 8 and 9. Gaffino said the North Aurora Days Committee is currently looking for volunteers.
Mayor Berman mentioned that the 4th of July celebration at Rivers Edge Park was a terrific event and was pleased by the turnout.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Village Administrator Steve Bosco informed the Board that the Village is creating a Village flag which will include the new village logo. Trustee Gaffino asked if flags would be available for purchase by residents. Bosco said he would look into this further before purchasing flags.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None
FIRE DISTRICT REPORT – None
VILLAGE DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Finance – None
2. Community Development – None
3. Police – Chief Summer mentioned that the department has noticed an increase in the amount of calls for service regarding large fireworks being set off around the 4th of July holiday. Summer said he plans to meet with the public safety committee to address tightening up the ordinance.
4. Public Works – None
5. Water – Paul Young reported that phase 2 of Smoke Tree will begin in two weeks.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Curtis to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lori J. Murray
Village Clerk
