NORTH AURORA VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 3, 2023
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 Mark Carroll, Trustee Laura Curtis, Trustee Mark Guethle, Trustee Mike Lowery, Trustee Todd Niedzwiedz, Trustee Carolyn Salazar
Staff in attendance: Village Administrator Steve Bosco, Finance Director Jason Paprocki, Community & Economic Development Director Mike Toth, Village Attorney Kevin Drendel, Public Works Director John Laskowski, Police Chief Joe DeLeo.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS – None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Village Board Minutes dated 03/20/2023; Committee of the Whole Minutes dated 03/20/2023
2. Bills List Dated 04/03/2023 in the Amount of $488,383.48
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Carroll. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes. Motion approved (6-0).
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Ordinance Amending the North Aurora Code Section 5.08.340 to Classification of Licenses-Fees to Update Park District Classification
Administrator Bosco explained that the item addressed updating the Village’s Liquor Code and the Park District Liquor License. The Park District is nearing completion of their renovations at Lippold Park, which will be undergoing a name change to the Wilds of Red Oak. The Park District was asking for changes to the current Park District Liquor License, this would include a change in hours of operation from 10 pm to 10:30 pm as well as allowing the host of a party to bring in liquor as long as it is served within the Village’s guidelines as well as having caterers with catering licenses provide liquor.
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 Carroll – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes. Motion approved (6-0).
2. Approval of Ordinance Amending the North Aurora Code Section 5.08.350 to Increase the Number of Class P Liquor Licenses Authorized in the Village of North Aurora (Fox Valley Park District)
Administrator Bosco stated that the Fox Valley Park District applied to be the first to obtain a Class P-Park District Liquor License.
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 Carroll – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes. Motion approved (6-0).
3. Approval of Ordinance Approving the Site Plan for the Property Located on Lot 3 of the Valley Green Resubdivision in the Village of North Aurora
Community & Economic Development Director Mike Toth stated that the item was regarding the site plan approval for a 408,000 square foot industrial warehouse located at 320 Overland Dr., within the Opus I-88 Corporate Park.
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 Carroll – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes. Motion approved (6-0).
4. Approval of a Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code
Public Works Director John Laskowski explained that annually the Village has to approve a resolution in order to expend State Motor Fuel Tax dollars. This year the MFT resolution is in the amount of [$518,503] and will fund the purchase of salt, pavement striping and will also support the streetlight maintenance.
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 Carroll – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes. Motion approved (6-0).
5. Approval to Award Contract for 2023 Road Program to Geneva Construction Company in the Amount of $2,164,925.29
Director Laskowski stated that the annual road program would take place in Chesterfield this year, the program would also address the traffic signal, previously brought before the Board, at Dogwood and Randall Roads. The program would also include an improvement to the Tanner Trails bike path as well as improvements to the west salt dome so that bigger trucks can make their turning radius and then some small concrete repairs for Orchard Gateway.
The Village only received one bid for this project. When compared with the Village’s Engineer’s estimate of the project, Geneva Construction’s bid was in line with that. The bid was a little higher than estimated, however that was due to the 33% increase in concrete prices.
Director Laskowski stated that there are sufficient funds to fund the project, it was staff recommendation to award the contract to Geneva Construction Company.
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 Carroll – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes. Motion approved (6-0).
6. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapters 13.04 of the Village of North Aurora Municipal Code Regarding the Increase of Water Usage Rates
Finance Director Jason Paprocki stated that this would be a 15% increase, raising the rates from $3.70 cents per 1000 to $4.26. The $16 bi-monthly charge for the first 3,000 gallons used will not be changed. Paprocki reminded the Board that this had previously been discussed in January and February Committee of the Whole meetings, and is driven by ten million dollars of anticipated capital projects within the water fund.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Salazar and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Carroll – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery – no, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
VILLAGE PRESIDENT – Mayor Gaffino commended the Police and Public Works on their assistance with recent storm damage.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS – None
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – Administrator Bosco echoed Mayor Gaffino’s complements to the Police and Public Works departments on their work during recent storms. He commented on their communication between departments as well as their communicating updates to the public.
Bosco also mentioned that this meeting was Director Laskowski’s last meeting with the Village as he was pursuing another opportunity. The Village Board expressed gratitude for Director Laskowski’s efforts with the Village.
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
