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NORTH AURORA VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Monday, July 1, 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 Mike Lowery, Trustee Todd Niedzwiedz, Trustee Carolyn Salazar

 

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, Police Chief Joe DeLeo.

 

AUDIENCE COMMENTS – Resident Leonard Lillskau of 315 Butterfield Road, North Aurora offered the Village Board suggestions including looking into sound mitigation along Butterfield Road, prevention of trucks from utilizing the frontage road as a passing lane, and finding a way to alleviate a choke-point at the State Street Bridge across the Fox River.  Mr. Lillskau also posed a question to the Board regarding construction of a “boxable home”.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

  1. Village Board Minutes dated 06/17/2024; Committee of the Whole Minutes dated 06/17/2024
  2. Bills List dated 07/01/2024 FY24 in the Amount of $161,989.32
  3. Bills List dated 07/01/2024 FY25 in the Amount of $403,892.03
  4. Approval of Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Disposition of Surplus Personal Property

 

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 Christiansen – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes. Motion approved (6-0).

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Approval to Enter Into an Agreement for the CodeRED Emergency Notification System by OnSolve in the Amount of $6,746.77

Chief DeLeo stated that the service was intended to augment the Village’s capabilities in emergency notification systems, serving as a replacement for the current Nixle platform.  He said that staff had evaluated various software solutions in its anticipation of the impending expiration of the Nixle contract scheduled for July of 2024.  CodeRED provides highly customizable information or instructions during critical incidents.  Emergency alerts or routine messages can be sent via multiple channels including email, SMS, voice, mobile app push notifications, social media, and more.  The automatic opt-in process is also improved over Nixle as a reverse 911 type of program that can be utilized to reach a much higher percentage of residents and business owners that a traditional opt-in program.  Staff noted that the automatically opted in residents would only receive emergency notifications.  DeLeo explained that in addition to the public notification capability, Code RED included an internal notification system that could be used for staff.  He gave examples such as the police department utilizing it for overtime opportunities or mass call-ins.  Public Works could use it for snow plowing events, and Village Hall employees could be notified when the parking lot is not available due to special events.

Chief DeLeo explained that CodeRED would also replace EMA’s IM responding system.

The cost for a one year subscription to CodeRED would be $6,746.77 for set-up, implementation, training, and a 150,000 message package.  Any messages sent beyond that would be sent at a $0.02 rate.

Staff believed that transitioning to CodeRED would enhance the Village’s communication efficacy during critical incidents and emergencies.

A multi-year contract may exceed $25,000, therefore would need Board approval.

 

Motion for approval made by Trustee Salazar and seconded by Trustee Christiansen. Roll Call Vote:  Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Christiansen – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes. Motion approved (6-0).

 

  1. Approval of Five-Year Contract with Heartland Business Systems for Barracuda Services for Computer Backup Replacement in the Amount of $57,756.24

Administrator Bosco explained that staff was seeking approval of a five year contract.  Barracuda is the Village’s backup system, it backs-up everything staff does at the Village.  It had reached its’ end of life and the hardware was no longer supported.  Bosco stated that IT Manager Arndt and his team had researched options and feel that Barracuda was the best option available for the Village’s needs.

The server would be stored on-site and files would be saved in the cloud as well.  The contract would allow for equipment replacement for four years.

 

Motion for approval made by Trustee Lowery and seconded by Trustee Curtis. Roll Call Vote:  Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Christiansen – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (6-0).

 

  1. Approval of Ordinance Amending the North Aurora Code Section 5.08.350 by Increasing the Number of Class A Liquor Licenses Authorized in the Village of North Aurora (Fortunato Fish and Oyster)

Administrator Bosco explained that this agenda item had been discussed at the last Committee of the Whole meeting, this license would be for the new restaurant Fortunato, located on Orchard Road.  The owner had indicated that he would also like video gaming which would be the next agenda item.

 

Motion for approval made by Trustee Christiansen and seconded by Trustee Salazar. Roll Call Vote:  Trustee Christiansen – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes. Motion approved (6-0).

 

  1. Approval of Resolution Approving Supplemental Video Gaming Liquor License for Fortunato Fish and Oyster (2040 West Orchard Road)

Administrator Bosco reiterated that the agenda item was discussed at the last Committee of the Whole.  The location would be eligible to have six video gaming machines.

 

Motion for approval made by Trustee Curtis and seconded by Trustee Christiansen. Roll Call Vote:  Trustee Curtis –yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Christiansen – yes. Motion approved (6-0).

 

  1. Approval to Reject All Bids for Police Department Bollard Removal and Replacement Project

Public Works Director Richter reminded the Board that this item had been discussed at the last Committee of the Whole meeting on June 17th.  Per the discussion, the Village Staff was planning on moving forward with the planter option presented to the Board.  Village Staff was recommending rejection of the bids for the Police Department bollard removal and replacement project.

 

Motion for approval made by Trustee Salazar and seconded by Trustee Niedzwiedz. Roll Call Vote:  Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Christiansen – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes. Motion approved (6-0).

 

  1. Approval to Enter into Professional Service Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI) for HMO Systems Modification Project in the Amount of $39,820.00

Director Richter explained that the Water Division identified some necessary modifications and upgrades to the Village’s hydrous manganese oxide feed system.  This is used to remove radium form our water.  This would include the feed system, chemical storage tanks, and mixing systems.  Staff was recommending entering into the professional service agreement with EEI.

 

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 Christiansen – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes. Motion approved (6-0).

 

VILLAGE PRESIDENT – Mayor Gaffino wished everyone a safe 4th of July holiday.

 

TRUSTEES COMMENTS – None

 

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – Administrator Bosco reminded everyone that the Village had their fireworks display scheduled for July 3rd at Riverfront Park.  Music would be from 6pm-9pm with fireworks following at 9:30pm.

Administrator Bosco also updated the Board on the Strategic Plan item of making improvements to the Veterans Memorial.  The Village was moving forward with inviting a group made up of residents and staff who are veterans, alongside Teska and Associates to discuss a concept plan for enhancements to the current Veterans Memorial that can be implemented quickly.

 

VILLAGE DEPARTMENT REPORTS

  1. Finance – None
  2. Community Development – None
  3. Police – Chief DeLeo gave an update on the drag racing situation that had been occurring within the Village. He stated that additional officers had been added on weekends to assist in addressing the issue, resulting in 311 citations, 142 ordinance violations, and 185 warnings had been given.  The Village was also working with the State’s Attorney’s Office so when violator’s go to a private property and the owner does not want them removed, officers can walk through and find equipment violations and cite the registered owners.  The Village had seen a dip in activity but offenders were still in the industrial area off of Bilter Road.

Administrator Bosco added that the Village was trying to work with property owners to help remedy the situation.

  1. Public Works – None
  2. Village Attorney– 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

 

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