City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2014-09-23

City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
 City of Aurora Chambers
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL
 City Council

 Agenda - Final-revised
 Tuesday
 September 23, 2014
 6:00 PM


 ROLL CALL

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 INVOCATION

 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

 14-00778 Approval of the Minutes of the September 9, 2014 City Council meeting .

 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 PRESENTATION

14-00815 Proclamation naming September 23, 2014 as Baum Property Management Day

 14-00811 Seize the Future Economic Development Update

 CONSENT AGENDA

 14-00641 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Article IV of the City of Aurora Code of
 Ordinances Entitled "Fuel Flowage Charge"

 14-00694 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning
 Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by Rezoning Property located
 at 1923 Bilter Road from ORI(S) to PDD Planned Development District and
 Granting a Variance to Parking Stall Width

 14-00695 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat and Plan for the 1st Addition to Chicago
 Premium Outlets for a Parking Lot Located at 1923 Bilter Road, Aurora, Illinois
 60502

 14-00698 A Resolution Accepting an Easement for the purpose of signalizing the
 intersection at 1900 Bilter Road .

 14-00730 A Resolution to reject the bid from Geneva Construction for the 2014 Downtown
 Parking Lot Maintenance Program



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 14-00732 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of two Morpho Trust live scan units .

 14-00745 A Resolution to enter into an agreement with the Illinois Emergency Services
 Management Association / Logan County to be a host site for five state
 emergency generators and associated equipment .

 14-00746 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the City Hall Vault Filling Project to
 Copenhaver Construction, 75 Koppie Drive, Gilberts, IL 60136 in the amount of
 $95,000.

 14-00753 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement
 with Wills Burke and Kelsey Associates to provide Construction Engineering
 Services for the Charles Harrison Sewer Separation Project.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 14-00572 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning
 Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by Rezoning Property located
 at 311 Locust Street from R-3 One Family Dwelling to NC-Neighborhood
 Commercial.

 14-00722 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance O06-131 Approving An Expansion To The
 River Edge Redevelopment Zone Known As The "Aurora River Zone" In The
 City Of Aurora Following Notice and Public Hearing In Connection Therewith

 (Public Hearing)

 14-00758 A Resolution Awarding Thorne Electric Inc. the low bid of $1,012,099.86 for the
 Two Way Conversion of New York Street and Galena Boulevard east to
 existing two configuration.

 NEW BUSINESS

 14-00765 A Resolution approving the issuance of a music festival permit to St. Joseph
 Catholic Church, 722 High Street, for October 12, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00
 p.m.

 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS

14-00807 Requesting an Annexation Agreement on 1.81 acres located at 33W991 and
 34W015 Butterfield Road (CIMA Developers, Inc. - 14-00807 /
 BA36/3-13.217-PA/A - TV - Ward 1)

14-00808 Requesting approval of an Annexation Petition pursuant to an Annexation
 Agreement on 1.81 acres located at 33W991 and 34W015 Butterfield Road
 (CIMA Developers, Inc. - 14-00808 / BA36/3-13.217-PA/A - TV - Ward 1)




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14-00809 Requesting to rezone property at 33W991, 34W104, 1387 and 1995 Butterfield
 Road from R-1 and B-3 to B-2(S) with a Special Use for a Planned
 Development (CIMA Developers, Inc. - 14-00809 /
 BA36/3-14.289-Rz/Su/Ppn/Psd - TV - Ward 1)

14-00810 Requesting approval of a Preliminary Plan and Plat on property at 33W991,
 34W104, 1387 and 1995 Butterfield Road (CIMA Developers, Inc. - 14-00810 /
 BA36/3-14.289-Rz/Su/Ppn/Psd - TV - Ward 1)

 BILLS

 14-00804 Bill Summary and Large Bill List

 SPEAKERS

 CLOSED SESSION

 ADJOURN




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City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
 City of Aurora Chambers
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL


 City Council
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 September 23, 2014
 6:00 PM




 ROLL CALL

 The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m. by Mayor
 Weisner, and the Roll was called.
 Present: 12 - Mayor Tom Weisner, Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Ted Mesiacos,
 Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman John Peters, Alderman Mike Saville,
 Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman
 Edward Bugg, Alderman Lynne Johnson, Alderman Richard Irvin and
 Alderman Bob O'Connor
 Absent: 1 - Alderman Juany Garza


 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


 INVOCATION


 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

 14-00778 Approval of the Minutes of the September 9, 2014 City Council
 meeting.
 Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Bugg, to approve the
 minutes of the Council Meeting held on September 9, 2014. Motion carried by
 voice vote.

 Aye: 9- Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
 Alderman Bugg and Alderman Johnson

 Abstain: 2- Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor


 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to
 appoint Officer Hornburg as Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting. The motion
 carried by voice vote.




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 PRESENTATION

 14-00815 Proclamation naming September 23, 2014 as Baum Property
 Management Day
 Mayor Weisner announced Baum Property Management, which has served many
 communities throughout Aurora, is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year. Mayor
 Weisner then proclaimed September 23, 2014 to be Baum Property Management day
 in the City of Aurora.
 Baum Property Management founder, Mr. Michael Baum, expressed his gratitude to
 Mayor Weisner and the City Council.

 14-00811 Seize the Future Economic Development Update

 Seize the Future President and CEO, Mr. David Hulseberg, gave an economic
 development update on downtown projects - the Elks Club building, the Leland
 Tower, Waubonsee Community College, the Terminal Building, and 29 and 31-33 W.
 New York St.
 Chief Management Officer Carie Anne Ergo, and Mr. Hulseberg, addressed
 questions from some of the Aldermen.

 CONSENT AGENDA


 Approval of the Consent Agenda

 Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve the
 Consent Agenda as read. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman
 O'Connor

 14-00641 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Article IV of the City of Aurora
 Code of Ordinances Entitled "Fuel Flowage Charge"
 This Ordinance was adopted.


 14-00694 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora
 Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by Rezoning
 Property located at 1923 Bilter Road from ORI(S) to PDD Planned
 Development District and Granting a Variance to Parking Stall Width
 This Ordinance was adopted.


 14-00695 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat and Plan for the 1st Addition to
 Chicago Premium Outlets for a Parking Lot Located at 1923 Bilter
 Road, Aurora, Illinois 60502
 This Resolution was approved.




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 14-00698 A Resolution Accepting an Easement for the purpose of signalizing the
 intersection at 1900 Bilter Road .
 This Resolution was approved.


 14-00730 A Resolution to reject the bid from Geneva Construction for the 2014
 Downtown Parking Lot Maintenance Program
 This Resolution was approved.


 14-00732 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of two Morpho Trust live scan
 units.
 This Resolution was approved.


 14-00745 A Resolution to enter into an agreement with the Illinois Emergency
 Services Management Association / Logan County to be a host site for
 five state emergency generators and associated equipment .
 This Resolution was approved.


 14-00746 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the City Hall Vault Filling
 Project to Copenhaver Construction, 75 Koppie Drive, Gilberts, IL
 60136 in the amount of $95 ,000.
 This Resolution was approved.


 14-00753 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
 agreement with Wills Burke and Kelsey Associates to provide
 Construction Engineering Services for the Charles Harrison Sewer
 Separation Project.
 This Resolution was approved.


 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 14-00572 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora
 Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by Rezoning
 Property located at 311 Locust Street from R-3 One Family Dwelling to
 NC-Neighborhood Commercial .
 Mr. James Schweizer, of West Park Av., spoke about this item on behalf of the
 neighbors at the Tanner Historic District.
 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine,
 to adopt this ordinance. The motion failed.

 Aye: 1- Alderman Bohman

 Nay: 10 - Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman
 Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg,
 Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor


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 14-00722 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance O06-131 Approving An Expansion
 To The River Edge Redevelopment Zone Known As The "Aurora River
 Zone" In The City Of Aurora Following Notice and Public Hearing In
 Connection Therewith
 Chief Development Services Officer, Mr. Bill Wiet, led a presentation about this item.
 Mayor Weisner opened the Public Hearing relating to this agenda item.
 Mayor Weisner asked if there were any speakers.
 Mr. David Hulseberg, President and CEO of Seize the Future Development
 Foundation, requested to speak at this public hearing. Mr. Hulseberg said that the
 establishment of the RiverEdge redevelopment zone in 2007 was instrumental in
 helping maintain revitalization efforts during the financial crisis and global economic
 recession of 2009. Hulseberg expressed his support for the expansion of the
 RiverEdge redevelopment zones, stating it is an important component to the
 redevelopment of Aurora's river front.
 Mayor Weisner asked if there were any additional speakers.
 Chief Development Services Officer Mr. Bill Wiet requested to speak at this public
 hearing. Wiet read letters of support for the RiverEdge redevelopment zone
 expansion from Cindy Tomei, president of Valley Industrial Association, and from
 Joseph Henning, President and CEO of the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce.
 Mayor Weisner asked if there were any other speakers.
 There being no additional speakers, motion was made by Alderman Peters,
 seconded by Alderman Irvin, to close the Public Hearing. The motion carried by voice
 vote.
 This Ordinance was held until October 28th, 2014.




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 14-00758 A Resolution Awarding Thorne Electric Inc. the low bid of
 $1,012,099.86 for the Two Way Conversion of New York Street and
 Galena Boulevard east to existing two configuration.
 A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns,
 to approve this resolution. The motion carried.

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman
 O'Connor

 NEW BUSINESS

 Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, to suspend the
 rules to consider items under New Business. Motion carried unanimously.

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman
 O'Connor

 14-00765 A Resolution approving the issuance of a music festival permit to St.
 Joseph Catholic Church, 722 High Street, for October 12, 2014 from
 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 Corporation Counsel Alayne Weingartz advised the City Council this item would need
 to be held, as the item was not brought to the agenda at least 48 hours prior to the
 Council taking action this evening, as required by the Open Meetings Act.
 Corporation Counsel advised that, in the absence of any objections, the item will be
 brought to the next City Council meeting for retroactive approval.
 This Resolution was held.


 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS

 14-00807 Requesting an Annexation Agreement on 1.81 acres located at
 33W991 and 34W015 Butterfield Road (CIMA Developers, Inc. -
 14-00807 / BA36/3-13.217 -PA/A - TV - Ward 1)
 This Request and Referral was referred to the Planning Council and Planning
 Commission.

 14-00808 Requesting approval of an Annexation Petition pursuant to an
 Annexation Agreement on 1.81 acres located at 33W991 and 34W015
 Butterfield Road (CIMA Developers, Inc. - 14-00808 /
 BA36/3-13.217-PA/A - TV - Ward 1)
 This Request and Referral was referred to the Planning Council and Planning
 Commission.




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 14-00809 Requesting to rezone property at 33W991, 34W104, 1387 and 1995
 Butterfield Road from R-1 and B-3 to B-2(S) with a Special Use for a
 Planned Development (CIMA Developers, Inc. - 14-00809 /
 BA36/3-14.289-Rz/Su/Ppn/Psd - TV - Ward 1)
 This Request and Referral was referred to the Planning Council and Planning
 Commission.

 14-00810 Requesting approval of a Preliminary Plan and Plat on property at
 33W991, 34W104, 1387 and 1995 Butterfield Road (CIMA
 Developers, Inc. - 14-00810 / BA36/3-14.289-Rz/Su/Ppn/Psd - TV -
 Ward 1)
 This Request and Referral was referred to the Planning Council and Planning
 Commission.


 BILLS

 14-00804 Bill Summary and Large Bill List

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine,
 to approve and pay the bills as presented. The motion carried.

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman
 O'Connor

 SPEAKERS

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to allow
 speakers to address City Council. The motion carried by voice.
 Mr. Rick Lawrence, of S. Calumet Av. in Aurora, addressed the members of the City
 Council in regards to Restaurant Row development agreements and expenditures.
 Chief Management Officer Carie Anne Ergo spoke to the council in regards to the
 items brought up by Mr. Lawrence, and addressed questions from some of the
 Aldermen.
 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to adjourn
 this meeting at 7:12 p.m. The motion carried by voice vote.
 A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, to reopen
 the meeting at 7:13 p.m, to allow an additional speaker to address the City Council.
 The motion carried by voice vote.
 Tina Smith, of Rathbone Av., spoke in regards to concerns related to the operations
 at Advanced Material Services in the area.

 CLOSED SESSION

 Alderman Saville moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, that at the close of this
 meeting, the City Council go into Closed Session to discuss purchase of real
 estate, exception Section 2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act, which authorizes
 this meeting to be closed to the public and that the City Clerk be directed to
 record the vote of each Alderman on this motion. Motion carried.


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 ADJOURN

 Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to adjourn the
 meeting at 7:19 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote.




 ____________________________________
 Isabel M. Garcia-Kodron
 City Clerk




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