NORTH AURORA VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, November 4, 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 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 –
CONSENT AGENDA
- Village Board Minutes Dated 10/07/2024; Committee of the Whole Minutes Dated 10/07/2024
- Bills List Dated 10/21/2024 in the Amount of $944,419.13
- Approval of Salt Purchase from Morton Salt in the Amount of $36,650.00 with the Option to Spend up to $42,780.00
- Approval of Resolution Acknowledging Substantial Completion Triggering the One-Year Maintenance Period and Reduction of the Surety for Public Improvements for Seasons At North Aurora
- Approval of Resolution Acknowledging Substantial Completion Triggering the One-Year Maintenance Period and Reduction of the Surety for Public Improvements for Seasons at North Aurora (Zepelak Drive)
- Approval of 2025 Annual Contribution to IMLRMA in the Amount of $397,262.25
- Approval of Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Kane for Animal Control Services
- Approval of Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.40 of the North Aurora Municipal Code Regarding the Regulation and Inspection of Tobacco in the Village of North Aurora
- Approval of Resolution Approving the Economic Development Strategy
- Approval of Resolution to Amend the Public Works Policies Manual for the Village of North Aurora
- Approval to Award Contract for Material Testing Services at New Public Works Facility Site to Testing Services Corporation in the Amount of $88,800.00
- Village Board Minutes Dated 10/2102024; Committee of the Whole Minutes Dated 10/21/2024
- Bills List Dated 110/04/2024 in the Amount of $880,666.30
- Travel and Business Expenses in the Amount of $1,070.00
- Approval of Resolution Acknowledging Substantial Completion Triggering the One-Year Maintenance Period and Reduction of the Surety For Public Improvements for Fortunato
- Approval of Purchase of Boss811 JULIE Ticket Management Software
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 Christiansen – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
NEW BUSINESS
- Approval of an Ordinance Approving a Special Use as an Industrial Planned Unit Development for the 24 Acres of Property in the Liberty Business Center at 302 Mitchell Road in the Village of North Aurora
Community Development Director Darga reminded the Village Board that at the previous Committee of the Whole meeting, the development at 302 Mitchell Road had been discussed. There was discussion about the proposed 10’ fence to be erected on the north side of the properties located at 300 and 302 Mitchell Road. The Village would agree to 50% cost share for the section of fence along 300 Mitchell Road. A 10’ fence was estimated to cost $180,000, the agreement was written to reflect that the Village would pay 50% of that cost, up to $100,000.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Niedzwiedz and seconded by Trustee Christiansen. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Christiansen – yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
- Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for Phase 1 and 2 Engineering Services of Oak Street STP Project in the Amount of $87,771.00
Public Works Director Richter stated that the Village had received a proposal from Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for Phase I and Phase II engineering services designed for the Oak Street STP project proposed for 2027. The project would include pavement rehabilitation on Oak Street from Acorn Drive to Adams Street.
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. Motion approved (5-0).
VILLAGE PRESIDENT – None
TRUSTEES COMMENTS – None
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – Administrator Bosco reminded the room that the Village’s Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony would be held on Monday, November 11th at 11am at the Veterans Memorial on Willoway.
Bosco also stated that the Public Works facility was moving along. There has been a lot of dirt moved, some water mains and storm sewers were in and they have begun to trench the footing which allows for the outline of the facility to be seen.
Bosco then spoke about the Village’s upcoming holiday event, Making Spirits Bright, and the addition of live trees that can be sponsored and decorated by individuals and business for $100 each.
VILLAGE DEPARTMENT REPORTS
- Finance – None
- Community Development – None
- Police – None
- Public Works – None
- Village Attorney– None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Niedzwiedz. All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jessi Watkins
Village Clerk
