Geneva City Council met Monday, Nov. 21.
Here are the minutes as provided by Geneva:
GENEVA CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 21, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The November 21, 2016 meeting of the Geneva City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall by Mayor Pro Tem Dean Kilburg. Aldermen present: Mike Bruno, Tara Burghart, Dean Kilburg, Craig Maladra, Richard Marks, Jim Radecki, Mary Seno, Tom Simonian, Ron Singer. Aldermen absent: Ald. Donald Cummings. Also attending: City Atty. Charles Radovich, City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins, Public Works Director Richard Babica, Community Development Director David DeGroot, Finance Manager Rita Kruse, Economic Development Director Cathleen Tymoszenko.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Ald. Kilburg asked for a moment of silence for Geneva resident Jon Wittenberg who passed away on November 14.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS
Fox Valley Special Recreation Association Proclamation Celebrating 40 Years in the Fox Valley Area
Mayor Pro Tem Kilburg read aloud the proclamation and presented it to Carolyn Nagle, Exec. Dir. of Fox Valley Special Recreation Association. Nagle thanked the city for its continued support of their services to the community.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve the proclamation as presented. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED
Economic Development Department Presentation
Economic Development Director Tymoszenko provided information on how the City is promoting a “creative” economy in Geneva. Tymoszenko provided examples of current marketing strategies and events sponsored by the Cultural Arts Commission and the Geneva Foundation for the Arts.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
None
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. Bruno to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented. Roll call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno,
Simonian, Singer)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE REPORTS
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Committee of the Whole November 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
OTHER ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Recommend Acceptance of Strategic Planning Goals Session Report and Updated Strategic Plan as Presented.
Moved by Ald. Seno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve acceptance of the report. Roll call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno,
Simonian, Singer)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED.
Recommend Approval of 2016 Estimated Tax Levy
Moved by Ald. Bruno, second by Ald. Seno to recommend approval of the estimated levy.
Finance Manager Kruse reviewed the process and projected levies of the City Property Tax and Debt Service in the amount of $4,991,280. Roll call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno,
Simonian, Singer)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED.
MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT
The following bills were presented for payment:
General Fund $222,847.29 Cultural Arts 10,624.74 Tourism Fund 1,316.46 SPAC Fund 467.66 Beautification Fund 65.80 Tourism Fund 1,830.86 Restricted Police Fines 1,132.50 Tri?Com Fund 131,330.98 Mental Health Fund 247.50 SSA #1 98.42 SSA #4 1,198.89 SSA #5 694.67 SSA #7 209.74 SSA #9 107.34 SSA #18 119.97 SSA #23 76.16 SSA #26 434.50 General Capital Projects 204.36
Infrastructure Capital Projects 545,801.06 TIF #3 2,424.35 Capital Equipment 2,085.00 TIF #2 484.60 Electric 2,627,374.79 Water/Wastewater 726,326.16 Refuse 1,744.56 Cemetery 5,010.21 Commuter Parking 314.87 Group Dental 3,668.40 Workers Compensation 900.00 Utility Refunds 1,405.16 ____________ Total Funds $4,289,230.51
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks that the bills be approved and vouchers prepared. Roll call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno,
Simonian, Singer)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Approve Ordinance 2016-41 Designating the Marshall-Judson House, 810 Dow Avenue, as a City of Geneva Historic Landmark Pursuant to Section 10-6-5 and 10-6-6 of the Geneva City Code
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
Approve Resolution 2016-87 Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Stanley Consultants in an Amount Not to Exceed $40,993 for Arc Flash Study
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
Approve Resolution 2016-88 Authorizing Execution of an Easement Agreement for Electric Distribution at 2123 S. Randall Road.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
Approve Resolution 2016-89 Authorizing Execution of Amendment, Assignment and Assumption Agreement with EnergyConnect Inc., Johnson Controls Inc., and Energywise Inc., d/b/a CPower
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
Recommend Resolution 2016-86 Amending the City’s Adopted Downtown Station-Area Master Plan to Change Future Land Use Designation for the Subject Property from “Single-Family Residential” to “Single-Family Attached/Row House” – Campbell Row/Midwest Custom Homes and Redemption Holdings LLC
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve Resolution 2016-86 amending the Downtown Station-Area Master Plan.
Patricia MacLachlan, 318 S. Fifth St., spoke in opposition of the proposed development citing poor aesthetics and incompatibility with the character of the downtown. Roll call:
AYES: 7 (Ald. Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Simonian, Seno, Singer)
NAYS: 2 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart) MOTION CARRIED
Recommend Ordinance 2016-39 Amending Title 9 (Zoning), to Rezone the Subject Property from the B3 Business District to the R7 Multiple-Family Residential District (Residential Area No. 2). – Campbell Row/Midwest Custom Homes and Redemption Holdings LLC
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve Ord. 2016-39 rezoning the subject property from B3 Business District to the R7 Multiple-Family Residential District. Roll call:
AYES: 7 (Ald. Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Simonian, Seno, Singer)
NAYS: 2 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart) MOTION CARRIED
Recommend Ordinance 2016-40 Approving the Preliminary/Final Planned Unit Development Plan Approval for the Conversion of the Existing Building Into a Mixed- Use Building Consisting of Two Apartments and 2,525 Square Feet Office Space and the Construction of a New 5-Unit Townhome Building. – Campbell Row/Midwest Custom Homes and Redemption Holdings LLC
Moved by Seno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve of Res. 2016-71 approving the preliminary/final plat of subdivision for Geneva Meadows Subdivision. Roll call:
AYES: 7 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings)
NAYS: 2 (Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer)
MOTION CARRIED.
Recommend Resolution 2016-90 Authorizing Execution of Development Economic Incentive Agreement By and Between the City of Geneva and Wauconda, L.L.C.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve Res. 2016-90 authorizing the incentive agreement.
Questions were directed to Wauconda representative Craig Whitehead on issues concerning budget for build-out, assignability of the agreement. Ald. Marks supported the agreement noting that the mall had been vacant for several years and the agreement would provide the necessary spark for development. Ald. Burghart voiced her opposition to the agreement, citing a perceived “corporate handout” to a private entity. Burghart did not believe the taxpayer dollars would be put to the best use with the proposed agreement. Roll call:
AYES: 7 (Bruno, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Simonian, Seno, Singer)
NAYS: 2 (Burghart, Kilburg) MOTION CARRIED.
PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES, PETITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND BID AWARDS
Consider Resolution 2016-91 Authorizing Change Order #1 to the 2014-2018, Five-Year Leaf and Brush Contract with Kramer Tree Service in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $77,520.00
Moved by Ald. Radecki, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the change order for a 4th leaf collection. Dir. Babica reviewed the additional costs involved in scheduling a citywide fourth pickup. Discussion on the schedule of pickups and justification of costs were heard. Roll call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Ald. Kilburg promoted the current Geneva Beautification fundraiser taking place and also welcomed State Rep. Steve Andersson who was present in the audience.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, moved by Ald. Simonian, seconded by Ald. Seno to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting. Carried unanimously by voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
Stephanie K. Dawkins, Deputy City Clerk
Alerts Sign-up