City of Geneva City Council met May 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Call To Order:
The May 21, 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, Jim Radecki, Tara Burghart, Don Cummings, Jeanne McGowan. Aldermen absent: Dean Kilburg, Richard Marks
Also attending: City Atty. Ron Sandack, City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins, City Clerk Roger Godskesen, Community Development Director David DeGroot, Preservation Planner Michael Lambert, Public Works Director Rich Babica, HR Manager Lisa Bahry, Assistant City Administrator Benjamin McCready
Pledge Of Allegiance:
Led by Grace Loberg
Public Hearings, Special Items And Presentations:
Recognize Geneva High School Senior Margaret Whitley – 2018 IHSA Girls Basketball 3-Point State Champion-
Mayor Burns invited Margaret to the podium to recount the experience and talk about her plans for the future.
2018 Historic Preservation Award Presentation-
Preservation Planner Michael Lambert presented three Geneva couples with 2018 Historic Preservation Awards for their efforts to maintain the architectural character of the Geneva Historic District in their homes. Lambert gave a detailed account of the history each house, and of the work done by each family. Congratulations to the Francis, Fenske and Anderson families.
Geneva Chamber of Commerce Annual Report Presentation-
Chamber President Jean Gaines introduced Scott Lebin who described how the Chamber markets the City of Geneva. Lebin told a story about how the success of the Chambers marketing efforts could be demonstrated, relating a scene from the classic move Miracle on 34th Street. Chamber members then delivered 100 bags of popcorn (reminiscent of the bags of mail from the movie) and deposited them on the dais. The total kernels of popcorn, some 440,000 representing the total number of visitors to the City’s festivals. Chamber Member Susan Huang gave further details about methods of advertising, including the 50,000 visitor’s guides distributed annually. Lebin concluded the Chamber presentation by introducing all of the members present.
Recommend Mayor’s Reappointment to City Boards and Commissions-
Moved by Ald. Maladra, seconded by Ald. Hruby to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. Motion Carried
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. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented. Roll call:
Ayes: 8 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Hruby, Maladra, McGowan, Radecki, Swanson)
Absent: 2 (Marks, Kilburg)
Nays: 0 Motion Carried
Approve Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting on April 16, 2018:
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Reports:
Moved by Ald. Bruno, 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 29, 2018.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Other Items And Correspondence:
None
Municipal Bills For Payment:
The following bills were presented for payment.
Bills Presented For Payment 5/21/2018
General Fund $ 205,330.81
Cultural Arts Fund 3,540.95
Spac Fund 1,006.00
Tourism Fund 295.00
Restricted Police Fines 129.98
Tri-Com Fund 29,666.64
SSA # 1 1,959.77
SSA # 4 54.35
SSA # 16 9,335.00
General Capital Projects 6,300.00
Infrastructure Capital Proj 41,643.95
Electric 2,630,705.63
Water/Wastewater 155,371.75
Refuse 9,270.09
Cemetery 1,300.00
Commuter Parking 2,299.02
Group Dental 2,983.80
Workers Compensation 11,539.00
Utility Refunds 18,852.15
Total Funds $ 3,131,583.89
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Hruby that the bills be approved, and vouchers prepared.
Roll call:
Ayes: 8 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Hruby, Maladra, McGowan, Radecki, Swanson)
Absent: 2 (Marks, Kilburg)
Nays: 0 Motion Carried
Committee Of The Whole Items Of Business:
Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2018-36 Accepting a Proposal to Conduct Solid Waste Services Contract from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023 with Lakeshore Recycling Systems as Presented.
Mayor Burns introduced the measure and entertained a motion to open the item for discussion.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Maladra that the motion be opened for discussion.
Burns introduced City Attorney Sandack who described the process for requesting and handling bids. Sandack added that a revised bid was received after the original three bids were opened, related that all three attorneys at his firm had reviewed the bid process and felt that City staff had done everything properly. Further, any amended bid cannot be considered according to city code and state law, and that tonight’s consideration must be limited to the original bids as presented.
Ald. McGowan, Cummings, Maladra, Bruno, McGowan, Burghart and Hruby gave views of their decision making, and also asked for clarification of various points which Sandack and Public Works Director Babica answered.
Mayor Burns recognized Bob Pfister of Advanced Disposal, who posed a question relating to the bid process and asked to address Council after the vote was completed. Sandack stated that the request to address Council would not be good process and responded to Pfisters’ question that the bid process did follow code and law properly.
Sandack concluded by noting that a vote of 6 in favor would be needed for the measure to pass.
There being no further discussion, the motion was put to a vote. Roll call:
Ayes: 6 (Ald. Bruno, Cummings, Hruby, Maladra, Radecki, Swanson)
Absent: 2 (Marks, Kilburg)
Nays: 2 (Ald. Burghart, McGowan) Motion Carried
Approve Special Event Application and Class E-6 Liquor License for Festival of the Vine September 7-9, 2018.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Special Event Application for Concours d’Elegance August 26, 2018.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Special Event Application for Penrose Brewing/Celebration of Funk September 29, 2018.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Special Event Application for MMTT Youth Triathlon May 27, 2018.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Resolution No. 2018-37 Approving a Payment In Lieu of Required Parking for Preservation Bread and Wine and Atlas Chicken Shack Outdoor Seating Located at 511 and 513 S. 3rd Street.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Ordinance No. 2018-12 Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area No. 33 and Providing for a Public Hearing and Procedures in Connection Therefore with the Cooper Woods Subdivision.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Resolution No. 2018-38 to Furnish Municipal Sanitary Sewer Service to Property Located at 1550 Averill Circle Without Requiring Annexation.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Resolution NO. 2018-39 Awarding Bid and Contract for 2018-2022 Cemetery Burial Services to Professional Cemetery Services at No Cost Increase for 2018/19 and 3.5% Increase for Years 2020-2022.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Resolution No. 2018-40 Authorizing Acceptance of a Proposal to Conduct 2018/19 Mosquito Abatement with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $48,294.00.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Resolution No. 2018-41 Awarding Bid and Contract for 2018 Geotechnical Services and Construction Materials Testing Projects to NASHnal Soil Testing, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $43,779.00.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Resolution No. 2018-42 Awarding Bid and Contract for 2018 Sidewalk Curb and Maintenance Project to Schroeder and Schroeder in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000.00.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Resolution No. 2018-43 Accepting a Proposal for Phase II Engineering or Kautz Road Extension with WBK Engineering in an Amount Not to Exceed $324,804.57.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented.
Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Resolution No. 2018-44 Authorizing a Change Order with IHC Construction Companies Totaling $102,714.20 and Increasing the Wastewater Plant Improvement Project Costs from $10,349,000.00 to $10,451,714.20.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Resolution No. 2018-45 Authorizing Purchase of a Thompson 6-Inch Pump Through National Joint Powers Alliance at a Cost Not to Exceed $34,640.00.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, 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:
None
New Business:
None
Closed Session On Collective Negotiating Matters Between The Public Body And Its Employees Or Their Representatives (Pursuant To 5 Ilcs 120/2(C)(2) Of The Illinois Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno that council adjourn to closed session. Carried unanimously by voice vote.
The Council adjourned to closed session at 8:32 pm.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Bruno that council return from closed session. Roll call:
Ayes: 8 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Hruby, Maladra, McGowan, Radecki, Swanson)
Absent: 2 (Marks, Kilburg)
Nays: 0 Motion Carried
The Council returned to open session at 8:50 pm.
Adjournment:
There being no further business, moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting. Carried unanimously by voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm.
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