Village Board Minutes

NORTH AURORA VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Monday, June 17, 2024

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Gaffino called the meeting to order.

SILENT PRAYER – MEDITATION – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

In attendance:  Mayor Mark Gaffino, Trustee Jason Christiansen, Trustee Laura Curtis, Trustee Mark Guethle, Trustee Todd Niedzwiedz

Staff in attendance:  Village Administrator Steve Bosco, Finance Director Jason Paprocki, Community Development Director Nathan Darga, Village Attorney Kevin Drendel, Public Works Director Brian Richter, Deputy Police Chief Joe Gorski.

AUDIENCE COMMENTS –

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Village Board Minutes dated 06/03/2024
2. Bills List dated 06/17/2024 FY24 in the Amount of $588,149.93
3. Bills List dated 06/17/2024 FY25 in the Amount of $101,339.92
4. Interim Bills List dated 06/13/2024 FY25 in the Amount of $1,550.54
5. Travel and Business Expenses in the Amount $50.00
6. Approval of Contract with MetroNet to Upgrade Internet Connection Speed from 100MB to 500MB

Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote:  Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Christiansen – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes. Motion approved (4-0).

NEW BUSINESS

1. Approval of Purchase of Virtual Reality Training Simulator Apex Officer Training System for Police Department from Govred Technology, Inc. in the Amount of $69,500.00

Deputy Chief Gorski stated that the Village Police were looking to finalize the purchase of a virtual reality training simulator.  The purchase was discussed in the Village’s 2024-25 budget.  The police department researched several different options for a training system that would fit the Village’s needs and assist with the department’s mandates from the State of Illinois.  The department identified the Apex Officer system as a leading candidate, it had been utilized by one of the department’s nearby agencies which enabled department representatives an opportunity to test and see the system in person.  The police department believes that this system will fulfil the department’s needs as well as bring the Village’s officers to the forefront of training.

Mayor Gaffino stated that he felt it would be a great addition and useful tool.

Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Christiansen. Roll Call Vote:  Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Christiansen – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes. Motion approved (4-0).

VILLAGE PRESIDENT – None

TRUSTEES COMMENTS – None

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – None

VILLAGE DEPARTMENT REPORTS

1. Finance – None
2. Community Development – None
3. Police – None
4. Public Works – None
5. Village Attorney– 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