City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2014-11-18

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

 Agenda - Final-revised
 Tuesday
 November 18, 2014
 6:00 PM

 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING


 In accordance with Sec. 5 ILCS 120/2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act,
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a Special City Council Meeting, called by Mayor
 Thomas J. Weisner on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. or immediately
 following the Committee of the Whole meeting, whichever comes first, in the City
 Council Chambers, Aurora City Hall, 44 E. Downer Pl.-2nd floor, Aurora, Illinois.
 ROLL CALL

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 INVOCATION

 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 4, 2014

 14-00962 Approval of the Minutes of the November 4, 2014 City Council meeting .

 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 PRESENTATION

 14-01008 2014 Miss Merry Christmas and Jack Frost Presentation

 CONSENT AGENDA

 14-00646 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Lot 1 of Eola Crossing Subdivision,
 being vacant land located at 2230 S. Eola Road, Aurora, Illinois 60503

 14-00981 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor
 licenses (unofficially related to application from: TK Aurora, Inc. d/b/a Tilted Kilt
 Fox Valley, located at 1336 Fox Valley Center Dr.).




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 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 14-00887 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Medical Cannabis
 Dispensing Facility Use on the Property located at 1056 N. State Route 59,
 Aurora, Illinois, 60504

 14-00888 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Medical Cannabis
 Dispensing Facility Use on the Property located at 929 N. Lake Street, Aurora,
 Illinois, 60506

 14-00889 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Medical Cannabis Cultivation
 Facility Use on the Property located at 2229 Diehl Road, Aurora, Illinois

 14-00890 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Medical Cannabis
 Dispensing Facility Use on the Property located at 1271 N. Lake St, Aurora,
 Illinois, 60506

 BILLS

 14-01000 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
 November 18, 2014
 6:00 PM




 ****SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING****


 ROLL CALL

 The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:11 p.m. by Mayor Weisner,
 and the Roll was called.
 Present: 13 - Mayor Tom Weisner, Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza,
 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

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


 INVOCATION


 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 4, 2014

 14-00962 Approval of the Minutes of the November 4, 2014 City Council
 meeting.
 Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve the
 minutes of the City Council Meeting held on November 4, 2014. Motion carried
 by voice vote.


 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

 14-01008 2014 Miss Merry Christmas and Jack Frost Presentation

 Mayor Weisner led today's presentation of the 2014 Miss Merry Christmas and Jack
 Frost contest, an Aurora holiday tradition for nearly 50 years. Mayor Weisner
 introduced the 12 finalists out of the nearly 100 entries received. Finalists received a
 certificate in the following order:
 • Madeline Becker
 • Flynn Bennett
 • Camille Burns
 • Ryan Carey
 • Gabriella Clasen
 • Bianca Garcia
 • Jacob Hass
 • Gracyn Iwasyk
 • Myles Manuel
 • Kadareus O’Neal
 • Alianna Perez
 • Javian Sandoval
 Special Events manager Gina Moga explained that the titles of Miss Merry Christmas
 and Jack Frost would be randomly pulled out of a bucket, which contained the names
 of the top three (3) vote getters for boys and girls. Ms. Moga then welcomed special
 guests Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause, who drew the names of our 2014 Jack Frost
 and Miss Merry Christmas - Javian Sandoval and Madeline Becker respectively.

 CONSENT AGENDA

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

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
 Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin
 and Alderman O'Connor

 14-00646 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Lot 1 of Eola Crossing
 Subdivision, being vacant land located at 2230 S. Eola Road, Aurora,
 Illinois 60503
 This Resolution was approved


 14-00981 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of
 Aurora liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: TK
 Aurora, Inc. d/b/a Tilted Kilt Fox Valley, located at 1336 Fox Valley
 Center Dr.).
 This Resolution was approved




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 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to
 allow speakers to address City Council. The motion carried by voice vote.

 The following speakers addressed the City Council members in regards to the
 items listed under Unfinished Business:
 • Mr. Daniel Hass, of Cambridge Dr. in Aurora
 • Mr. Roger Vernon, of Ginger Woods Dr. in Aurora
 • Mr. Doug Buis, of McKesson Corporation in Aurora

 A discussion ensued between some of the Aldermen, city staff, and Seize the
 Future CEO Mr. Dave Hulseberg.

 14-00887 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Medical Cannabis
 Dispensing Facility Use on the Property located at 1056 N. State
 Route 59, Aurora, Illinois, 60504
 A long discussion ensued. The petitioners addressed questions and concerns from
 some of the Aldermen.
 Mr. Hulseberg and Chief Development Services Officer Mr. Wiet also addressed
 questions from the Aldermen and clarified some facts.
 Corporation Counsel stated for the record that Alderman Johnson was speaking her
 opinion on some of her statements, and cautioned the petitioners and the council that
 these are not a representation from the City.

 A motion was made by Alderman O'Connor, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to
 adopt this ordinance. The motion carried.

 Aye: 7- Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine and Alderman O'Connor

 Nay: 5- Alderman Bohman, Alderman Peters, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson
 and Alderman Irvin

 14-00888 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Medical Cannabis
 Dispensing Facility Use on the Property located at 929 N. Lake Street,
 Aurora, Illinois, 60506
 Alderman Saville spoke briefly on this item.

 A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Garza, to
 adopt this ordinance. The motion carried.

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, 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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 14-00889 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Medical Cannabis
 Cultivation Facility Use on the Property located at 2229 Diehl Road,
 Aurora, Illinois
 The petitioners addressed questions from the Mayor and some of the Aldermen.
 Mr. Hulseberg and Zoning Administrator Ed Sieben answered questions from the
 Aldermen.

 After a long discussion, Alderman O'Connor motioned to call the question, seconded
 by Alderman Peters. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman
 Mervine, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor
 Nay: 2 - Alderman Bugg and Alderman Johnson
 A motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to
 adopt this ordinance. The motion carried.

 Aye: 9- Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
 Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor

 Nay: 3- Alderman Peters, Alderman Bugg and Alderman Johnson


 14-00890 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Medical Cannabis
 Dispensing Facility Use on the Property located at 1271 N. Lake St,
 Aurora, Illinois, 60506
 A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to adopt
 this ordinance. The motion carried.

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
 Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin
 and Alderman O'Connor

 BILLS

 14-01000 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: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, 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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 ADJOURN

 Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to adjourn the
 meeting at 8:27 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote.




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 Isabel M. Garcia-Kodron
 City Clerk




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