NORTH AURORA VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, February 21, 2022
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 Mike Lowery, Trustee Todd Niedzwiedz, Trustee Carolyn Salazar
Staff in attendance: Village Administrator Steve Bosco, Community & Economic Development Director Mike Toth, Village Attorney Kevin Drendel, Public Works Director John Laskowski, Village Police Deputy Chief Joe DeLeo.
PROCLAMATION- Anderson Humane 5 Year Anniversary
Mayor Gaffino recognized Anderson Humane on their 5 year anniversary of their adoption center located within Pet Supplies Plus in the Village of North Aurora.
PUBLIC HEARING- NPDES Stormwater System
Public Works Director John Laskowski explained that the Public Hearing was to serve two purposes, to give the public an opportunity to comment on the stormwater plan and permitting process annual report as well as offer the Staff an opportunity to explain what they do from a stormwater aspect to maintain good water quality throughout the Village. Part of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency General NPDES Permit requirements is that the Village develop a five Notice of Intent (NOI) which outlines the goals of the program and defines best management practices. The Village works toward those goals each year and prepares a report at the end of each year indicating the status to the IEPA. Laskowski gave examples of some of the goals that may be included in the reports such as vacuuming out the sediment from storm sewers or repair of sinkholes. Another component of the report is plan review of new developments to ensure the planned water retention or any stormwater runoff is not harmful to the Fox River.
Laskowski introduced Patrick McPartlan a Resource Conservationist with the Kane-DuPage Soil & Water Conservation District. Mr. McPartlan reviews plans and perform inspections on developments greater than two acres within the Village for the IGA with Kane County.
Patrick McPartlan introduced himself and stated that the Kane DuPage Soil & Water Conservation District was a local unit of government under the Illinois Department of Agriculture. He stated that because of their urban location, they perform inspections on behalf of the Army Core of Engineers and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The Kane-DuPage Soil & Water Conservation District is the third party in the Village’s review and inspection processes.
There were not questions or public comments.
Mayor Gaffino closed the Public Hearing
AUDIENCE COMMENTS –
Terry Holum with Sebert Landscaping thanked the Public Works Department and the Village of North Aurora for working with them in the past and for their patience through some challenges the company has had.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Village Board Minutes Dated 02/07/2022; Committee of the Whole Minutes dated 02/07/2022
2. Bills List Dated 02/21/2022
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Salazar. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes. Motion approved (5-0).
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval to Reject Low Bid and Award Four-Year Contract for Lawn Mowing and Landscape Maintenance to Sebert Landscaping in the Amount of $217,312.00
Director Laskowski explained that three qualified bids were received for the Village’s lawn moving contract for SSA’s. While Vega Building Maintenance came in with the lowest bid, their references were for cleaning services and not applicable to lawn care maintenance and further due diligence resulted in a concern that Vega would not have the capacity to maintain such a large project.
Staff recommended to award the contract to Sebert Landscaping.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Niedzwiedz. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes. Motion approved (5-0).
2. Approval of Special Event Permit for a Non-Consecutive Multi-Day Farmer’s Market Event Hosted by the Rustic Fox
Administrator Bosco explained that the Rustic Fox was seeking a permit for a farmer’s market spanning seven non-consecutive days, once a month from the month of April through October. They are seeking a permit because they intend to have food trucks and the Village ordinance states that a special permit is needed if a food truck will be in on place for more than two hours.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Curtis and seconded by Trustee Salazar. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Curtis –yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
3. Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Entering into of a Contract for the Purchase of Electricity from the Lowest Cost Electricity Provider for a One, Two or Three Year Term for Water Wells and Treatment Plants Through the NIMEC Bid Process
Administrator Bosco explained that the Village’s energy supply contract will be expiring in May and reminded the Board of the discussion held at the Committee of the Whole meeting on February 7, 2022 in regard to the bid process with NIMEC. The Board agreed to pursue green energy. In an effort to give the Village Board and idea of what current market values were compared to the Village’s current expiring contract, Bosco stated that currently the Village’s rate is 4.47 cents per kWh, the most recent numbers given by NIMEC was 6.37 cents per kWh for a one year green contract, 5.98 cents per kWh for two year green and 5.8 cents per kWh for a three year green contract.
The Resolution would authorize the Administrator to choose the length of contract that would best serve the Village.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Lowery. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes. Motion approved (5-0).
VILLAGE PRESIDENT –
Appointment of Citizens Council Corp Members
a) Mark Guethle, Council Chair
b) David Fisher, Council Vice-Chair
c) Scott Buziecki, CERT Coordinator
d) Doug Botkin
e) Jeff Wong
f) Jimmy Antonopoulos
g) Mike Klemencic
Village Board were unanimously in favor of the appointments.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS – Trustee Niedzwiedz passed along comments from residents thanking Public Works for their efforts during recent storms.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – Administrator Bosco spoke about replacement of lightbulbs in the Board Room.
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 Lowery. All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jessi Watkins
Village Clerk
