City of Geneva City Council met May 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Call To Order:
The May 7, 2018 meeting of the Geneva City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall by Mayor Kevin Burns.
Aldermen present: Mike Bruno, Craig Maladra, Robert Swanson, Becky Hruby, Richard Marks, Jim Radecki, Tara Burghart, Don Cummings, Jeanne McGowan, Dean Kilburg Aldermen absent: None
Also attending: City Atty. Ron Sandack, City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins, City Clerk Roger Godskesen, Community Development Director David DeGroot, Preservation Planner Michael Lambert, Fire Chief Michael Antenore, Public Works Director Rich Babica, Electrical Div. Superintendent Hal Wright, HR Manager Lisa Bahry, Police Chief Eric Passarelli
Pledge Of Allegiance:
Led by Geneva High School Coach Sarah Meadows
Public Hearings, Special Items And Presentations:
Recognize Geneva High School Girls Varsity Basketball State Champions-
Mayor Burns invited Coach Sarah and Coach Lindsey to the podium to recount the experience of winning the title for the second year running and shared a number of photographs from the winning game. Burns then recognized each member of the team and asked them about their experiences and plans for the future.
Oath Ceremony for Fire Battalion Chief David Lentz-
Mayor Burns Invited Lentz to the podium to recap his long experience with the department, and some anecdotes from his life. The City Clerk administered the oath, and Chief Antenore presented Lentz with his Battalion Chief helmet.
Recommend Mayor’s Reappointment of City Officials for FY2018-19-
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. Motion Carried
Recommend Resolution No. 2018-35 Reappointing Mike Bruno as Mayor Pro Tem-
Moved by Ald. McGowan, seconded by Ald. Burghart to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. Motion Carried
Recommend Mayor’s Appointment of Stephanie K. Dawkins as Deputy Clerk-
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Kilburg to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. Motion Carried
Closed Session On Pending Litigation Pursuant To 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120:
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Cummings that council adjourn to closed session. Carried unanimously by voice vote.
The Council adjourned to closed session at 8:16 pm.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Hruby that council return from closed session.
Roll call:
Ayes: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Hruby, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Radecki, Swanson)
Nays: 0 Motion Carried
The Council returned to open session at 8:48 pm.
Amendments To Agenda:
None
Omnibus Agenda:
All Items listed on the Omnibus Agenda are considered to be routine by the City 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. Swanson to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented.
Roll call:
Ayes: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Hruby, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Radecki, Swanson)
Nays: 0 Motion Carried
Approve Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting on April 16, 2018-
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Reports:
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Council Committees:
Committee Of The Whole: May 14, 2018.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Other Items And Correspondence:
Approve FY 2017-18 4th Quarter Goals Status Reports
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Hruby to approve the motion as presented. Carried unanimously by voice vote.
Municipal Bills For Payment:
The following bills were presented for payment.
Bills Presented For Payment 5/07/2018
General Fund 152,576.13
Cultural Arts Fund 2,421.18
Spac Fund 1,833.13
Beautification Fund 3,587.20
Tourism Fund 2 95.00
Restricted Police Fines 1,561.40
Tri-Com Fund 33,035.76
Mental Health Fund 650.00
SSA # 1 46.61
SSA # 9 1,786.00
SSA # 11 8,800.00
SSA # 16 7,589.16
General Capital Projects 625.00
Infrastructure Capital Proj 107,430.34
Capital Equipment 40,480.51
Electric 1,320,975.99
Water/Wastewater 191,711.28
Refuse 47,556.03
Cemetery 2,200.00
Commuter Parking 8,317.22
Group Dental 11,781.00
Utility Refunds 454.48
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Total Funds $ 1,945,713.42
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Kilburg that the bills be approved and vouchers prepared. Roll Call:
Ayes: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Hruby, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Radecki, Swanson)
Nays: 0 Motion Carried
Committee Of The Whole Items Of Business:
Approve Resolution No. 2018-30 Awarding Bid and Contract to Geneva Construction Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,934,623,47 for 2018 Street Improvement Project.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Resolution No. 2018-31 Waiving Bidding Process and Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding in the Amount Not to Exceed $65,955.50 with Hogan
Design and Construction for Stevens St. and N. First Water Main Replacement Project.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Resolution No. 2018-32 Executing the Exercise of Third-Year of Purchase
Agreement of Sensus Water Meters and ERTs Throughout FY19 in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000 from HD Supply Waterworks.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Resolution No. 2018-33 Authorizing the City Administrator to Establish a Limited Period Amnesty Program for Certain Fines and Debts Owed to the City of Geneva.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented.
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Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Resolution No. 2018-34 Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City of Geneva and Illinois Office of Comptroller regarding
access to the Comptroller’s Local Debt Recovery Program.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Ordinance No. 2018-11 Amending Title 9 [Municipal Utilities], Chapter 1
[General Provisions], Article 1 [Application for Service] and Chapter 3 [Water and Sewers], Article A [Service Rates and Charges], Section 3(b) [Waterworks Usage Rates
and Service Charges, Meter Rates] of the Geneva City Code.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Ordinance No. 2018-10 Updating the Delnor Hospital Planned Unit Development Including Parking Modifications and Site Plan Approval for an Addition to and
Renovations of the Surgical Services Building.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Presentation Of Ordinances, Petitions, Resolutions, And Bid Awards:
Approve Ordinance No. 2018-09 Designating the Property Located at 4 East State Street as a Historic Landmark. Continued from the April 16, 2018 City Council Meeting. (Requires 2/3 majority vote)
Mayor Burns introduced the measure and entertained a motion to open the item for discussion, noting that a 2/3 vote would be needed for the measure to pass.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Cummings that the motion be opened for discussion
Burns reminded the assembly that the matter should be considered relative to the testimony given at the Historic Preservation Commission prior to it reaching the Council. Further, that the Council would not be accepting new testimony tonight but would welcome public comment.
Ald. Bruno, Maladra, Radecki, Cummings, Kilburg and Swanson related their views of the matter and of their evaluation, reasons for their decisions, and gave their views for or against supporting the measure.
Mayor Burns opened the discussion to the public. John McCormack, of Geneva, stated his opposition to the measure and his reasons.
There being no further discussion, the motion was put to a vote. Roll call:
Ayes: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Hruby, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
Nays: 1 (Ald. Radecki) Motion Carried
New Business:
Mayor Burns opened the podium to any new business or public comment.
Colin Campbell, Geneva thanked the council stated his support for the 4 East State Street property landmarking and pledged to assist with development and fund-raising and to work with Shodeen.
Madeline Roth, 520 Ray Street, Geneva spoke about two properties she owns in Geneva. She related her experiences with what she stated were allegations that her buildings were on the national register and distributed documentation showing that they were not. Her hope was to end any further discussion regarding this matter. Mayor Burns stated unequivocally that the City and its personnel, volunteers and elected officials did not view her properties as historic nor sought such designation.
Liz Safanda, Geneva came to the podium and stated that nobody either employed or a volunteer of Preservation Partners has made any attempt to landmark Roth’s property. Safanda asked that any further allegations or discussion by Roth on this matter cease.
Ald. McGowan asked if a letter could be drafted by the City stating these findings. City Attorney Sandack felt that the video recording of this meeting provided sufficient evidence, so therefore a letter would not need be necessary.
Adjournment:
There being no further business, moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting. Carried unanimously by voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 9:28 pm.
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