Village of North Aurora

This document outlines a comprehensive Master Plan for the Village's Water Works System and associated Water Rates, spanning from 2025 to 2050. The plan is structured around key components including a sustainable source water assessment, water supply and treatment needs assessment, alternative supply source evaluation, and detailed capital and maintenance plans over 10 and 25 years. Primary strategic areas include rehabilitating and upgrading treatment plants, maintaining wells and water towers, replacing watermains, and resolving system pressure issues in the Northeast area. The plan also proposes various water rate adjustment options to ensure financial sustainability for the necessary infrastructure improvements, with a recommended option aiming to balance funding needs with customer impact.

The board discussed potential updates to the village code to align with state law regarding regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters. The police department reported on an upcoming community engagement event, "Pizza with the Police," and announced a future partnership with a local business to support the K9 program through proceeds from sales.

The committee discussed a site plan review for a proposed car wash development at the Orchard Commerce Center. Key topics included the site layout, traffic access via internal roads, landscaping plans, operational model of the car wash, water reclamation systems, hours of operation, and site maintenance procedures. Additionally, the committee deliberated on the frequency of car wash establishments within the village and moved to an executive session to discuss a potential property acquisition.

The board discussed and approved several items, including a proclamation for Motorcycle Awareness Month and the fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriation budget ordinance for the Messenger Public Library. Additional actions included authorizing an increase in liquor licenses, a zoning code text amendment regarding wind and solar energy facilities, and the bid for the demolition of the old fire station and a residential property. The board also approved an engineering agreement for park development, the purchase of water meters and MIU units, an inspection of well number six, and a professional service agreement for water projects. Administrative updates were provided regarding a public works open house and the status of the veterans memorial project.

The committee discussed a request for a Class H liquor license for Pickleball Kingdom, which would permit the sale of beer, wine, and malt beverages to patrons. It was noted that this license classification does not include authorization for video gaming. Additionally, the committee moved to enter an executive session to review the release of previous executive session minutes and discuss property acquisition.