NORTH AURORA VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, March 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 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
CONSENT AGENDA
- Village Board Minutes Dated 02/17/2025; Committee of the Whole Minutes Dated 02/17/2025
- Bills List Dated 03/03/2025 in the Amount of $418,871.64
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 Curtis –yes. Motion approved (5-0).
NEW BUSINESS
- Approval of Ordinance Amending Title 13 of the North Aurora Code of Ordinances Regarding Water Connection Fees and Large Water Users
Community Development Director Darga reminded the Board that at the previous Committee of the Whole meeting there was discussion regarding the agenda item. The last time the Ordinance had been adjusted was in 2007. The fees would now be based on population equivalents to better reflect actual usage instead of based on pipe size. For residential that fee would be $1,300 per PE, while commercial and industrial would be $2,300. Darga stated that a change had been made to the definition of “large water users” after consulting Village Attorney Drendel.
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 Curtis –yes. Motion approved (5-0).
- Approval of Contract for Aspen Court Water Main Project with J & S Construction Sewer and Water, Inc. in the Amount of $212,780.00
Public Works Director Richter stated that the water main on Aspen Court had experienced a high number of watermain breaks over the years. Village staff designed the improvements and will perform the construction inspections. Eight sealed bids were received for the project. J & S was the low bidder, they have worked for the Village in the past and have done a good job. Staff was recommending the awarding of the bid to J & S Construction.
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 Curtis –yes, Trustee Guethle – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
- Approval of Agreement for Construction Engineering and Inspection of the New Elevated Water Storage Tank to Engineering Enterprises Inc. (EEI) in the Amount Not to Exceed $446,201.00
Director Richter stated that the Village entered into a contract with CB & I to construct a new 1.25 million gallon water tower. The Village received proposals for construction, engineering and inspection from EEI who will oversee the project. They have done work for us in the past and have designed the project. Staff was recommending entering into an agreement with EEI in an amount not to exceed $446,201.00.
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 Curtis –yes. Motion approved (5-0).
- Approval to Award Bid for West Water Treatment Plant Electrical Repairs to Frank Marshall Electric in the Amount of $369,568.00
Director Richter stated that in August the Village signed a professional service agreement with EEI to investigate electrical issues at both the east and west water treatment plants. After finding issues, bid specs were put together to make the repairs. A total of six companies downloaded the documents, and the Village received two bids for the project. The bid package was comprised of a base bid and two alternative bids. The electrical issues at the west treatment plant had been affecting well four, the plants’ flow meters, and the safety of Village employees. Staff was recommending moving forward with awarding the base bid only, the two alternate bids would be rebid in the future. Funding for the project was still available and the Village would attempt to use DCEO grant funding for the project. EEI had provided the Village with a letter of recommendation, staff was recommending awarding the contract to Frank Marshall Electric.
Motion for approval made by Trustee Salazar and seconded by Trustee Guethle. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Salazar – yes, Trustee Curtis –yes, Trustee Guethle – yes, Trustee Lowery – yes, Trustee Niedzwiedz – yes. Motion approved (5-0).
VILLAGE PRESIDENT – None
TRUSTEES COMMENTS – None
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – None
VILLAGE DEPARTMENT REPORTS
- Finance – None
- Community Development – None
- Police – Chief DeLeo stated that at a recent North Aurora Lions Club awards banquet, Sergeant Kyle Jensen and Detective Ryan Peat were awarded “Officer of the Year” awards.
- Public Works – None
- Village Attorney– None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Curtis and seconded by Trustee Niedzwiedz. All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jessi Watkins
Village Clerk
