NORTH AURORA VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, May 3, 2021
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Village Board meeting was conducted live remotely
via telecommunications.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gaffino called the meeting to order.
SILENT PRAYER – MEDITATION – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
In attendance: Mayor Mark Gaffino, Trustee Laura Curtis, Trustee Mike Lowery, Trustee Mark Guethle, Trustee Mark Carroll, Trustee Tao Martinez, Trustee Carolyn Salazar
Staff in attendance: Village Administrator Steve Bosco, Finance Director Bill Hannah, Community & Economic Development Director Mike Toth, Village Attorney Kevin Drendel, Public Works Director John Laskowski, Police Chief Dave Fisher.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS –
TRUSTEE COMMENTS –
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Village Board Minutes dated 04/19/2021 and Committee of the Whole Minutes dated 04/19/2021
2. Bills List Dated 05/03/2021 in the Amount of $142,731.39
Motion for approval made by Trustee Curtis and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Salazar –yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Martinez – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
VILLAGE PRESIDENT REPORT- Mayor Gaffino thanked his family and friends for their support. He also thanked his fellow board members and commented on his appreciation of their mutual respect in each other and their thoughts and opinions. Mayor Gaffino thanked the staff for all of their hard work and dedication to the Village.
OLD BUSINESS –
ACKNOWLEDGE OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS- Mayor Gaffino recognized outgoing board member Trustee Martinez for his dedication for the last four year.
Trustee Martinez thanked everyone for their support. Trustee Martinez praised his fellow Trustees and welcomed the new oncoming members of the Board.
ADJOURN-
Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Martinez. All in favor. Motion approved.
INTSTALLATION OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS-
1. Oath of Office for Newly Elected Officials
a. Mark Gaffino, Village President
b. Michael Lowery, Village Trustee
c. Todd Niedzwiedz, Village Trustee
d. Carolyn Salazar, Village Trustee
2. Appointment of Village Clerk
a. Jessica Watkins, Village Clerk
NEW BOARD RECONVENES THE BOARD MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gaffino called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
In attendance: Mayor Mark Gaffino, Trustee Laura Curtis, Trustee Mark Carroll, Trustee Mark Guethle, Trustee Mike Lowery, Trustee Todd Niedzwiedz, Trustee Carolyn Salazar
Staff in attendance: Village Administrator Steve Bosco, Finance Director Bill Hannah, Community & Economic Development Director Mike Toth, Village Attorney Kevin Drendel, Public Works Director John Laskowski, Police Chief Dave Fisher.
INVOCATION- Pastor Scott Hodge from The Orchard provided the Invocation
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM- Mayor Gaffino appointed Trustee Mark Guethle as Mayor Pro Tem.
All in agreement. Motion Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Ordinance Adopting the Budget of the Village of North /aurora for the Fiscal Year Beginning June 2, 2021 and Ending May 31, 2022
Motion for approval made by Trustee Lowery and seconded by Trustee Salazar. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz –yes, Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
2. Approval of Ordinance Regarding the Humane Sale of Cats and Dogs in the Village of North Aurora
Motion for approval made by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Carroll –yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
3. Approval of Ordinance Approving a Special Use Amending the B-2 General Commercial Planned Unit Development and Site Plan for the Randall Road Commercial Center to Allow A Multi-Family Development on Lot 2
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery –yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
COMMITTEE REPORTS – None
VILLAGE PRESIDENT – None
TRUSTEES COMMENTS – Trustee Carroll offered congratulations to the new board members and newly elected Mayor Gaffino.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – Administrator Bosco welcomed new board members. He also spoke about new hires beginning in the summer beginning with a Village Planner, with hopes that recruitment for this role will begin in May or June.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Attorney Drendel congratulated and welcomed new Board members as well as complimented outgoing Trustee Martinez for his work as Trustee.
VILLAGE DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Finance – None
2. Community Development – None
3. Police – Chief Fisher welcomed the new Board members and stated that a new Police Officer had been sworn in on April 29, 2021 with an additional officer to be sworn in on May 6, 2021.
4. Public Works – Director Laskowski congratulated and welcomed the new Board members. He also stated that the Public Works department will be recruiting a Civil Engineering Intern, as well as a summer seasonal position responsible for landscaping upkeep as well as additional responsibilities.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Carroll. All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jessi Watkins
Village Clerk
