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NORTH AURORA VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 21, 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 Mark Guethle, Trustee Mark Carroll, 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.

PUBLIC HEARING- United TIF District
Director Toth introduced the Public Hearing for the United TIF District. He stated that the concept was introduced to the Board at the Committee of the Whole meeting on October 19, 2020 as well as the February 1, 2021 meeting. The United TIF concept was also brought before the General Review Board on May 21, 2021 and voted in support of the United TIF District. An Informational Public Meeting was held on June 3, 2021. Director Toth stated that the purpose of the evening’s Public Hearing was to receive comments or questions from the public.
There were no comments.
The Public Hearing was closed.

AUDIENCE COMMENTS –

TRUSTEE COMMENTS –

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Village Board Minutes dated 06/07/2021 and Committee of the Whole Minutes dated 06/07/2021
2. Operations Committee Minutes dated 03/01/2021 and Services Committee Minutes dated 12/21/2020
3. Bills List Dated FY 2021 06/21/2021 in the Amount of $268,619.76
4. Bills List Dated FY 2022 06/21/2021 in the Amount of $119,013.20
5. Approval of Resolution Acknowledging Substantial Completion Triggering the One-Year Maintenance Period and Reduction of Cash Surety for Public Improvements for the Randall Crossing Mixed Use Building Located at 1101 Ritter Street.

Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle –yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).

NEW BUSINESS
1. A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Village of North Aurora and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150, Public Employees Division from June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2024.

Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Salazar. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis –yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes. Motion approved (5-0).

2. Approval of Resolution Dissolving the North Aurora Village Board Operations and Services Committees.
Administrator Bosco explained that at the June 7, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting the Board decided to dissolve the Operations and Services Committees with the intent to focus on group discussions through the Committee of the Whole Meetings.

Motion for approval made by Trustee Salazar and seconded by Trustee Niedzwiedz. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Salazar –yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes. Motion approved (5-0).

3. Approval of an Ordinance Amending the North Aurora Code Section 2.06.050 Regarding the Beautification Committee.
Administrator Bosco explained that the purpose of the revisions was to the bring the code up to date with the purpose of the Mayor to make appointments in addition to the people currently serving on the committee.

Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Carroll. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar –yes. Motion approved (5-0).

4. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Sections 5.08.060, 5.08.070, 5.08.340, 5.08.345, 5.08.390 of the North Aurora Municipal Code Regarding Liquor.
Administrator Bosco stated that the amendments include several small provisions including changes the code to allow legal United States citizens to apply for a liquor license, there was clean up confusing verbiage contained within the Code, prorating the liquor license fees for businesses leaving North Aurora, changes the packaged liquor sales to 9 a.m. from 10 a.m. on Sundays and adds New Year’s Eve as a holiday allowing for liquor consumption until 2 a.m. the following day.

Motion for approval made by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis –yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes. Motion approved (5-0).

5. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Title 5.08 of the North Aurora Municipal Code Regarding Alcohol Beverage Sales in the Village of North Aurora.
Administrator Bosco explained that this change matched the State’s laws on items such as curbside liquor sales and delivery as per the request of the Board in discussions at the Committee of the Whole meeting on June 7, 2021. It also ended the Village’s Executive Orders pertaining to curbside liquor sales and delivery.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Curtis and seconded by Trustee Salazar. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar –yes, Trustee Carroll – yes. Motion approved (5-0).

6. Approval of an Ordinance Granting a Variation Pursuant to Title 17, Chapter 7 of the North Aurora Zoning Ordinance to Allow a Building Addition Within the Rear Yard in the R-1 Single Family Residence District, Village of North Aurora, Illinois.
Director Toth stated that this Ordinance Approval pertained to the property located at 232 Mistwood Lane, this was discussed at the June 7, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting where the Village Board concurred with the Plan Commission’s assessment for approval.

Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Niedzwiedz. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar –yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes. Motion approved (5-0).

7. Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Remittance of Land-Cash Fees to the Fox Valley Park District.
Director Hannah stated that this Resolution would give staff direction to remit funds to the Fox Valley Park District on at least an annual basis.

Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar –yes, Trustee Carroll – yes. Motion approved (5-0).

8. Approval of Authorization to Purchase Four Police Squad Vehicles from Morrow Bros. Ford in the Amount of $149,575.00.
Chief Fisher stated that staff is seeking the approval of the purchase of three 2022 Ford Explorers and one 2022 Ford 4X4. These vehicles would replace four 2017 Ford Explorers scheduled for replacement. The amount of $152,000 has been budgeted, however the purchase price will be $149,575. Attempts to purchase the vehicles locally failed due to lack of availability of fleet vehicles. Chief Fisher went on to explain that the pick-up truck purchase would allow the department to haul a trailer and other equipment.

Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Salazar. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar –yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (5-0).

9. Approval of Resolution Approving Route 31 TIF Façade Grant Funding in the Amount of $4,549.09 to the Property Located at 227 S. Lincolnway, North Aurora, Illinois.
Director Toth stated that Ma Maw’s Kitchen was in the process of making various façade improvements to the building located at 227 S. Lincolnway. The grant request was not brought before the Committee of the Whole due to timing constraints.

Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Niedzwiedz. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Salazar –yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Curtis – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes. Motion approved (5-0).

 

VILLAGE PRESIDENT – Mayor Gaffino offered thoughts and prayers to the towns on Naperville and Woodridge in regard to the tornado damage the towns experienced.

TRUSTEES COMMENTS – Trustee Guethle stated that he appreciated the tornado warning sirens.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – Administrator Bosco explained that the approval process for the United TIF District would be completed in July and invited residents to contact the Village staff with questions.
He also stated that the Governor’s Executive Orders for outdoor dining are still in effect. The Board had previously discussed at the June 7, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting to follow the state’s Executive Orders which would mean outdoor dining would still be permitted. This impacts two establishments within the Village.
Administrator Bosco stated that the Waste Management buyback program had begun and things had been going well. The program will go through June 30.

Trustee Carroll asked what date the Governor’s Executive Orders expired, Administrator Bosco answered June 26, 2021.

Trustee Guethle asked if the Waste Management stickers could be used for Groot trash removal through the end of the month, Administrator Bosco stated they could be used through June 23, 2021 and then residents that still have remaining stickers can stop in to Village hall and sell back the stickers or exchange them for Groot stickers through June 30, 2021.

Discussion regarding the transition from Waste Management to Groot was had with comments on toter rentals through Groot potentially being a cost savings for residents and the complaints some residents had about their recycling bins and rented toters not being picked up by Waste Management, an issue which had since been resolved.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None

VILLAGE DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Finance – None
2. Community Development – None
3. Police – None
4. Public Works – None

ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Curtis. All in favor. Motion approved.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jessi Watkins
Village Clerk

 

 

 

 

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