NORTH AURORA VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, February 3, 2025
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 – None
APPOINTMENT
Mike Toth – Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (AACVB)
Mayor Gaffino stated that Dale Berman had been serving as the Village’s AACVB representative and had recently moved into an At-Large position. Mayor Gaffino appointed Mike Toth as the Village of North Aurora Board Representative.
The Village Board was in favor of this appointment.
CONSENT AGENDA
- Village Board Minutes Dated 01/20/2025; Committee of the Whole Minutes Dated 01/20/2025
- Bills List Dated 02/03/2025 in the Amount of $785,859.14
- Approval of Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN)
- Approval of Resolution Acknowledging Substantial Completion Triggering the One-Year Maintenance Period and Reduction of the Surety for Public Improvements for the Euclid Beverage Expansion
- Approval of Resolution Acknowledging Substantial Completion Triggering the One-Year Maintenance Period and Reduction of the Surety for Public Improvements for Park 88
Motion for approval made by Trustee Guethle and seconded by Trustee Salazar. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Christiansen – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
NEW BUSINESS
- Approval of Ordinance Amending North Aurora Code Section 5.08.350 by Decreasing the Number of Liquor Licenses Authorized in the Village of North Aurora (Los Girasoles, Taco Madre, Real Minas, Crave, Orchard Wine & Liquor)
Administrator Bosco explained that this agenda item was a clean-up of liquor licenses of establishments that have gone out of business or do not currently utilize their liquor license.
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 Christiansen – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
- Approval of Ordinance Amending North Aurora Code Section 5.08.350 by Increasing the Number of Class B Liquor Licenses Authorized in the Village of North Aurora (El Coronel Restaurant)
Administrator Bosco stated that this agenda item was before the Committee of the Whole in January. El Coronel is operating in the location previously inhabited by Real Minas on Route 56.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Niedzwiedz and seconded by Trustee Salazar. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes, Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Christiansen – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes. Motion approved (6-0).
- Approval of Fleet Management Software Agreement with Fleetio in the Amount of $15,840.00
IT Manager Dave Arndt explained that currently the fleet of Village vehicles and equipment were managed utilizing Microsoft Excel, while the Police Department utilized FileMaker, which was a software scheduled to be retired soon. He stated that to streamline these processes, Staff had explored several vendors to identify software that could centralize fleet management for the Public Works and Police Departments, as well as enhance parts inventory management and provide valuable insights into the health of the Village’s fleet. After meeting with several vendors, staff determined that Fleetio was the best overall choice.
While the project was not budgeted, sufficient funding was available.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Lowery and seconded by Trustee Guethle. 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).
- Approval of Agreement with Teska Associates, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Project in the Amount of $35,680.00
Public Works Director Brian Richter explained that this and the following agenda item was related. He stated that at the October 21, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting Teska presented a concept drawing for the enhancements to the Veterans Memorial, and staff was directed to move forward with the project which was construction design. This phase would refine the proposed concept, including materials, installation and layout of the features at the Veterans Memorial site.
Staff reached out to Teska and WBK Engineering for proposals to finalize the concept and prepare construction documents.
Village staff was recommending approval of the agreement with Teska.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Salazar and seconded by Trustee Guethle. 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).
- Approval of Proposal with WBK Engineering for the Veterans Memorial Project in the Amount of $53,900.00
Director Richter stated that this item was related to the previous agenda item and staff was recommending the approval of the Proposal with WBK Engineering.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Lowery and seconded by Trustee Salazar. 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).
- 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
Finance Director Jason Paprocki explained that on March 4th NIMEC would be holding its’ annual group bid. On that day the Village would be presented one, two, and three year prices for electricity services. In addition, pricing will be presented for both green and traditional energy options. For the past two bids the Village had opted for green energy options which was estimated at about $15,000-$20,000 additional a year.
Staff was requesting permission from the Board to allow the Administrator to sign the contract on that day, as well as whether or not the Board wanted to continue with green energy.
The Village Board stated that they would like to continue with green energy.
Trustee Curtis asked if there were any projections as to where energy prices were heading. Director Paprocki stated that for the past two cycles the Village had opted to sign one year contracts to avoid being locked into the pricing. The Village had the option of signing a one, two, or three year contract.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Lowery and seconded by Trustee Guethle. 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).
VILLAGE PRESIDENT – None
TRUSTEES COMMENTS – Trustee Guethle stated that he and Administrator Bosco attended the IML Legislative Breakfast. He stated that they spoke about the fact that the Governor could not take away distributive funds on his own. That would have to be voted on by lawmakers.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – None
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 Curtis. All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jessi Watkins
Village Clerk
