City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2017-05-23

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 May 23, 2017
 6:00 PM


 ROLL CALL

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 INVOCATION

 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 PRESENTATIONS

 17-00457 Recognition and Proclamation for Coach Marty Miller

 17-00182 Recognition of the Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal .

 17-00458 A Proclamation Naming the City of Aurora "A Purple Heart City"

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 17-00432 A Resolution Appointing David Voirin to the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council.

 CONSENT AGENDA

 17-00226 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Lot 1 of Church Corporate Park
 Resubdivision Number 2, Located at 975 and 985 Corporate Boulevard

 17-00227 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 of Church Corporate Park
 Resubdivision Number 2, Located at 975 and 985 Corporate Boulevard for a
 Business and Professional, Office (2400) and Warehouse, Distribution and
 Storage Services (3300) Use


 17-00284 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for an Educational Services
 (6100) Use on the Property located at 250 and 254-300 E. Indian Trail Road
 being the north side of Indian Trail Road between Aurora Avenue and Mitchell
 Road




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 17-00333 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning
 Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by downzoning properties
 located at the northeast corner of Orchard Road and Prairie Street, 137 N. 4th
 Street, and 14 Blackhawk Street respectively from R-1 One Family Dwelling,
 R-3 One Family Dwelling, R-4A(S) Two Family Dwelling and R-5(S) Multiple
 Family Dwelling District to P Park and Recreation

 17-00354 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) 2017 Wheeled Coach Ford
 F-450 type 1 ambulance, from Fire Services Inc., St. John, Indiana In the
 amount of $241,695.00 for the Aurora Fire Department

 17-00355 A Resolution consenting to an aviation agreement between TEAM Advantage
 Inc. and the City of Aurora .

 17-00357 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a one year
 extension of the Direct Aviation Operating Agreement between Executive Flight
 Management (EFM) and the City of Aurora

 17-00371 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
 Advanced Auto - 1386 Butterfield Rd.

 17-00390 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Suburban General Construction Inc. in
 the amount of four hundred ninety-eight thousand, six hundred forty-two dollars
 and zero cents ($498,642.00) for the Citywide Sanitary Sewer Spot Repair -
 Contract A project.

 17-00392 A Resolution to award a contract to J. Congdon Sewer Service, Inc. in the
 amount of $497,497.00 for the Sard Avenue Water Main Replacement Project .

 17-00395 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C City of Aurora liquor
 licenses (unofficially related to application from: Shree Ekdant LLC, d/b/a Aj's
 Liquor Land, located at 1669 #1, Montgomery Road, Aurora, IL.

 17-00397 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2017 City Wide Sidewalk, Patching,
 Crack Filling and Bike Path Projects to Geneva Construction Company, PO Box
 998, Aurora, IL 60507 in the amount of $1,080,792.95 .

 17-00405 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C City of Aurora liquor
 licenses (unofficially related to application from: Shree Balchandra LLC d/b/a
 Aj's Liquorland, 2150 W Galena Blvd., Aurora) .

 17-00406 A Resolution to accept the low bid from Schroeder Asphalt Services, P.O. Box
 831, Huntley, IL 60142 for the site and parking lot improvements of the M-lot
 that is located at 50 N. LaSalle adjacent to the Aurora Historical Fire Museum in
 the amount not to exceed $115,000.00

 17-00410 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article III, entitled "Communication and
 Data Transfer" of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances




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 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 17-00415 An Ordinance providing for the issuance of $16,500,000 aggregate principal
 amount of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017, of the City of Aurora, Kane,
 DuPage, Kendall and Will Counties, Illinois, for the purpose of financing capital
 improvements, confirming the sale thereof, and providing for the levy and
 collection of a direct annual tax for the payment of the principal of and interest
 on said bonds.

 NEW BUSINESS

 17-00411 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Master License Agreement for
 Wireless and Pole Mounted Communications Facilities Located within the City
 of Aurora with On Light Aurora

 17-00412 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Master License Agreement for
 Wireless and Pole Mounted Communications Facilities Located within the City
 of Aurora with Vigilant Global LLC

 17-00459 A Resolution Approving a Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of 511 7th
 Ave., Aurora, Illinois.

 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS

17-00456 Requesting approval of a Preliminary Plan and Plat for Butterfield Phase II, Unit
 4B-2 Subdivision located south of Ferry Road and Frieder Lane for a
 Warehouse, Distribution and storage services (3300) Use (DuPage Properties
 Venture - 17-00456 / NA05/4-15.117-Psd/Ppn - JM - Ward 10) .

 BILLS

 17-00460 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
 May 23, 2017
 6:00 PM




 ROLL CALL

 Mayor Irvin called the City Council Meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. and the roll
 was called.
 Present: 12 - Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos,
 Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville,
 Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman
 Edward Bugg, Alderman Judd Lofchie, Alderman Bob O'Connor and
 Mayor Richard Irvin
 Absent: 1 - Alderman Sherman Jenkins


 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


 INVOCATION


 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

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


 PRESENTATIONS

 17-00457 Recognition and Proclamation for Coach Marty Miller

 This Proclamation was discussed and filed. The proclamation was read by
 Alderman Mervine. Coach Marty Miller was present to accept.

 17-00182 Recognition of the Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal .

 This Recognition was discussed and filed to recognize the World War II
 veterans named Grand Marshals for the 2017 Memorial Day Parade, Bill Moore,
 Ray Moore and William Walbaum. The recognition was read by Alderman
 O'Connor.

 17-00458 A Proclamation Naming the City of Aurora "A Purple Heart City"


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 This Proclamation was discussed and filed for the naming of the City of Aurora
 as "A Purple Heart City". The proclamation was read by Mayor Irvin.


 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 17-00432 A Resolution Appointing David Voirin to the Aurora Veterans Advisory
 Council.
 This Resolution was approved by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
 Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman
 O'Connor
 Enactment No: R17-165


 CONSENT AGENDA

 Approval of the Consent Agenda

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bugg, to
 approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the
 following vote with an abstention by Alderman Mervine on item 17-00410:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
 Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman
 O'Connor

 17-00226 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Lot 1 of Church Corporate
 Park Resubdivision Number 2, Located at 975 and 985 Corporate
 Boulevard
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-166


 17-00227 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 of Church Corporate
 Park Resubdivision Number 2, Located at 975 and 985 Corporate
 Boulevard for a Business and Professional, Office (2400) and
 Warehouse, Distribution and Storage Services (3300) Use

 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-167


 17-00284 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for an Educational
 Services (6100) Use on the Property located at 250 and 254-300 E.
 Indian Trail Road being the north side of Indian Trail Road between
 Aurora Avenue and Mitchell Road


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 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O17-022


 17-00333 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora
 Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by
 downzoning properties located at the northeast corner of Orchard
 Road and Prairie Street, 137 N. 4th Street, and 14 Blackhawk Street
 respectively from R-1 One Family Dwelling, R-3 One Family Dwelling,
 R-4A(S) Two Family Dwelling and R-5(S) Multiple Family Dwelling
 District to P Park and Recreation
 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O17-023


 17-00354 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) 2017 Wheeled
 Coach Ford F-450 type 1 ambulance, from Fire Services Inc., St. John,
 Indiana In the amount of $241,695.00 for the Aurora Fire Department
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-168


 17-00355 A Resolution consenting to an aviation agreement between TEAM
 Advantage Inc. and the City of Aurora .
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-169


 17-00357 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a one
 year extension of the Direct Aviation Operating Agreement between
 Executive Flight Management (EFM) and the City of Aurora
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-170


 17-00371 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance
 security for Advanced Auto - 1386 Butterfield Rd.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-171


 17-00390 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Suburban General
 Construction Inc. in the amount of four hundred ninety-eight thousand,
 six hundred forty-two dollars and zero cents ($498,642.00) for the
 Citywide Sanitary Sewer Spot Repair - Contract A project .
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-172


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 17-00392 A Resolution to award a contract to J. Congdon Sewer Service, Inc. in
 the amount of $497,497.00 for the Sard Avenue Water Main
 Replacement Project.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-173


 17-00395 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C City of
 Aurora liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Shree
 Ekdant LLC, d/b/a Aj's Liquor Land, located at 1669 #1, Montgomery
 Road, Aurora, IL.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-174


 17-00397 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2017 City Wide Sidewalk,
 Patching, Crack Filling and Bike Path Projects to Geneva Construction
 Company, PO Box 998, Aurora, IL 60507 in the amount of
 $1,080,792.95.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-175


 17-00405 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C City of
 Aurora liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Shree
 Balchandra LLC d/b/a Aj's Liquorland, 2150 W Galena Blvd., Aurora) .
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-176


 17-00406 A Resolution to accept the low bid from Schroeder Asphalt Services,
 P.O. Box 831, Huntley, IL 60142 for the site and parking lot
 improvements of the M-lot that is located at 50 N. LaSalle adjacent to
 the Aurora Historical Fire Museum in the amount not to exceed
 $115,000.00
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-177


 17-00410 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article III, entitled
 "Communication and Data Transfer" of the City of Aurora Code of
 Ordinances
 This Ordinance was adopted. Alderman Mervine abstained from the vote on
 this item.

 Enactment No: O17-024




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 A public statement was made by Alderman Mesiacos regarding Item #17-00362
 that had been on the Consent Agenda at the May 9, 2017 City Council Meeting.
 His statement indicated his desire to abstain from voting on the item due to his
 previous relationship with the petitioner, Aurora Township.


 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 17-00415 An Ordinance providing for the issuance of $16,500,000 aggregate
 principal amount of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017, of the City
 of Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Kendall and Will Counties, Illinois, for the
 purpose of financing capital improvements, confirming the sale
 thereof, and providing for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax
 for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds.
 A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that
 this agenda item be adopted.
 A presentation on the item was made by Stacey Hamling, Interim Chief
 Financial Officer, and Raphaliata McKenzie, Speer Financial, regarding the
 issuance of General Obligation Bonds. Questions were answered regarding the
 process.
 Additional information was provided by Ken Schroth, Director of Public Works,
 regarding the anticipated projects to be funded, and Stacey Hamling, Interim
 Finance Director, regarding the projected neutral impact on the tax rate.
 A member of the public requested to speak about the item. A motion was made
 by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville to allow for public
 comment. The motion carried by a voice vote. Lynne Johnson spoke urging
 City Council members to vote against the item.
 Discussion was had between Alderman Mervine and Acting Corporation
 Counsel Walsh regarding whether an abstention would be necessary on the
 item.
 Alderman Lofchie spoke against the item. Alderman O'Connor and Alderman
 Bohman spoke in favor of the item. Questions raised were addressed by Acting
 Corporation Counsel Walsh and Stephane Phifer, Planning and Zoning
 Director.
 The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
 Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg and Alderman O'Connor

 Nay: 1- Alderman Lofchie

 Enactment No: O17-025


 NEW BUSINESS

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to
 Suspend the Rules to discuss and decide on items on the New Business
 portion of the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
 Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman
 O'Connor

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 17-00411 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Master License
 Agreement for Wireless and Pole Mounted Communications Facilities
 Located within the City of Aurora with On Light Aurora
 A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Garza, that
 this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.

 Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor

 Abstain: 1- Alderman Mervine

 Enactment No: R17-178


 17-00412 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Master License
 Agreement for Wireless and Pole Mounted Communications Facilities
 Located within the City of Aurora with Vigilant Global LLC
 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza,
 that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.

 Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor

 Abstain: 1- Alderman Mervine

 Enactment No: R17-179


 17-00459 A Resolution Approving a Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of
 511 7th Ave., Aurora, Illinois.
 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza,
 that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
 Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman
 O'Connor
 Enactment No: R17-180


 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS

 17-00456 Requesting approval of a Preliminary Plan and Plat for Butterfield
 Phase II, Unit 4B-2 Subdivision located south of Ferry Road and
 Frieder Lane for a Warehouse, Distribution and storage services
 (3300) Use (DuPage Properties Venture - 17-00456 /
 NA05/4-15.117-Psd/Ppn - JM - Ward 10) .
 This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)




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 BILLS

 17-00460 Bill Summary and Large Bill List

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

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
 Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman
 O'Connor

 SPEAKERS

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza,
 that members of the public be allowed to address City Council. The motion
 carried by voice vote.
 The following members of the public addressed members of the City Council:
 Sharon Jacobs- urged City Council Members not to raise taxes.
 Alderman Franco spoke to inform members of City Council that there will be
 members of the public speaking from time to time from his ward on the topic of
 building a concrete sound barrier along Orchard Road because of loud traffic
 noise.
 Kerry Krueger- spoke regarding loud traffic noise as a result of increased
 traffic along Orchard Road.
 Tim Gallaher- spoke regarding building a sound barrier along Orchard Road to
 reduce traffic noise heard on his property.
 Nichole Mullins- spoke regarding the planned Harry Potter festival and the
 need to raise additional funds for the event.


 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a Closed Session.


 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine
 to adjourn this meeting of the City Council. The motion carried by voice vote.
 This meeting was adjourned at 7:38 P.M.




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