Geneva City Council met Monday, March 6.
Here are the minutes as provided by Geneva:
GENEVA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 6, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The March 6, 2017 meeting of the Geneva City Council was called to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall by Mayor Kevin Burns. Aldermen present: Mike Bruno, Don Cummings, Dean Kilburg, Craig Maladra, Richard Marks, Jim Radecki, Mary Seno, Tom Simonian, Ron Singer. Aldermen absent: Tara Burghart. Also attending: City Atty. Charles Radovich, City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Geneva Girl Scouts in attendance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS
Proclaim Girl Scouts Week in Geneva
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Cummings to proclaim March 6-12, 2017 as Girl Scouts Week in Geneva. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Burns presented a copy of the proclamation to the scouts.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
Moved by Ald. Maladra, seconded by Ald. Cummings to amend the agenda to include a closed session, the purpose of which is to discuss matters concerning the sale, purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body. He noted that no action will be taken in Open Session. Roll call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Cummings, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
OMNIBUS AGENDA
All items listed on the Omnibus Agenda are considered to be routine by the Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council member or citizen so requests in which event the item will be removed from the Omnibus (Consent) Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented. Roll call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Cummings, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno,
Simonian, Singer)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE REPORTS
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
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COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Committee of the Whole March 13 at 7 p.m.
OTHER ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE
None
MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT
The following bills were presented for payment:
General Fund $69,020.78 SPAC Fund 775.97 Tourism Fund 151,115.04 Restricted Police Fines 1,028.78 Tri‐Com Fund 62,054.69 Mental Health Fund 236.25 SSA #1 4,906.22 General Capital Projects 386.00 Infrastructure Capital Projects 16,051.56 Capital Equipment 7,647.03 Electric 148,246.69 Water/Wastewater 86,727.77 Refuse 44.41 Cemetery 24.31 Commuter Parking 3,821.44 Group Dental 9,306.24 Workers Compensation 457.03 Utility Refunds 5,152.07 __________ Total Funds $567,002.28
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks that the bills be approved and vouchers prepared. Roll call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Cummings, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno,
Simonian, Singer)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Approve Resolution 2017-20 Authorizing Publication of Updated 2017 City of Geneva Zoning Map
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
Approve Resolution 2017-21 Authorizing Waiver of Bid and Contract with Metropolitan Pump in the Amount Not to Exceed $43,071.00 for Western Avenue Lift Station Pump Replacement
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
Approve Resolution 2017-22 Authorizing Execution of Easement Agreements for Lots 24, 25, and 26 of “The Meadows” Subdivision
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
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Approve Resolution 2017-23 Authorizing Contract with H. Linden & Sons in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $75,770.00 for Cheever Avenue Water Main Replacement
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
Approve Resolution 2017-24 Authorizing Purchase of Itron 100W ERT’s from United Systems at a Cost of $76.00 Per Unit
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
Approve Resolution 2017-25 Authorizing Professional Design Services Contract with WBK Engineering in an Amount Not to Exceed $67,100.00 for Engineering Design/Specifications and IEPA Permitting for Richards Street and Stevens Street Reconstruction Project
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES, PETITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND BID AWARDS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Boy Scouts in Attendance
Mayor Burns recognized the presence of several Boy Scouts, who were observing the Council meeting as part of their merit badge requirements.
Northern Illinois Food Bank Volunteers
Ald. Singer reported that last Saturday he and 17 other volunteers packed 7,200 pounds of canned food at the Northern Illinois Food Bank. He said the food will provide 6,000 meals for hungry persons in northern Illinois. He thanked all of the volunteers for participating.
Congratulations to GHS Girls Basketball 4A State Champions
Ald. Kilburg congratulated the Geneva High School girls basketball team for winning the 4A championship at the State Girls Basketball Tournament held in Normal. He noted that this is the first basketball state title to come to Geneva High School in its 110-year history of participation in the sport.
NRC Wine, Cheese and Trees Fundraiser
Ald. Bruno recognized the Geneva Natural Resources Committee for hosting the Wine, Cheese and Trees fundraiser last weekend. He said that more than $16,000 was raised to provide additional trees to the city.
CLOSED SESSION ON THE PURCHASE, SALE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC BODY
Moved by Ald. Singer, seconded by Ald. Marks that the Council adjourn to Closed Session. Roll call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Cummings, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno,
Simonian, Singer)
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NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 7:14 p.m.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno that the Council return to Open Session. Roll call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Cummings, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno,
Simonian, Singer)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
The Council returned to Open Session at 8:01p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, moved by Ald. Simonian, seconded by Ald. Marks to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting. Carried unanimously by voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Lynn P. Landberg, City Clerk
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