City of Geneva City Council met July 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
The June 3, 2019 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, Tara Burghart, Michael Clements, Becky Hruby, Gabriel Kaven, Dean Kilburg, Craig Maladra, Jeanne McGowan, Richard Mark, Robert Swanson.
Attending by teleconference:
Aldermen absent:
Also attending: City Atty. Ron Sandack, City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins, Assistant City Administrator Benjamin McCready, City Clerk Roger Godskesen, Development Director David DeGroot, Finance Manager Rita Kruse
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Korean War veteran John Kaindl. Mayor Burns also gave condolences for the recent passing of Mr. Kaindl’s brother Art.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS
Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2019-09 – An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of the Public Street Commonly Known as Western Avenue.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Clements to open the matter for public discussion. Carried unanimously by voice vote.
City Administrator Dawkins gave an overview of the proposed ordinance, and Mayor Burns invited any members of the public to comment. There being no questions or comment;
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to close the matter for public discussion. Carried unanimously by voice vote.
Proclaim June 7, 2019 as Gun Violence Awareness Day
Mayor Burns invited the members of “Moms Demand Action” to the podium and invited them to comment on the issue. Burns noted that the City flags had been lowered to half-staff out of respect for the recent mass shooting in Virginia, and added that the public was encouraged to wear orange on June 7 to show support for the measure. Burns read a proclamation, and then presented it to the members of the group.
Moved by Ald. Clements, seconded by Ald. Burghart the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.
Proclaim June 2019 as Pride Month in the City of Geneva
Mayor Burns read a proclamation recognizing that Geneva, Illinois proclaims the month of June 2019 as Pride Month in support of the LGBTQ community and recognizes all LGBTQ residents whose influential and lasting contributions to our neighborhoods make Geneva, Illinois a vibrant community in which to live, work and visit.
Moved by Ald. McGowan, seconded by Ald. Clements the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.
Presentation on the Jank Music Scholarship Program
Scott Corbin, of the Jank organization, described the scholarship program, and invited the public to their event June 12, at 6 pm.
Consider Mayor’s Appointment of Michael Antenore as Alternate Board Member on the Tri-City Ambulance Board.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Burghart the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.
Speed Control Policy Task Force Recommendations
Chair Paula Krapf of the SCPTF described the 10-week process and over 500 responses to a survey from the public in developing their report. Krapf gave highlights of the report, and described their recommendations. The attending members of the 11 strong Task Force were introduced as well. Ald. Clements and Kilburg expressed thanks to the group and asked questions. Each member of the Task Force had an opportunity to give their comments, and many noted they had gained a better understanding and appreciation of what the police do and what is demanded of them.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Burghart to accept the Task Force report. Carried unanimously by voice vote.
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. Bruno to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented.
Roll Call:
AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Clements, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0 MOTION CARRIED
Approve Minutes from the City Council Meetings on May 20, 2019.
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
Financial Report for April 2019
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
None
OTHER ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Consider Approval of Ordinance No. 2019-09 Vacating a Portion of the Public Street Commonly Known as Western Avenue (requires 8 affirmative votes)
City Administrator Dawkins gave an overview of the proposed ordinance, which would
allow the City to sell a parcel of land to the Nitti Group LLC/Geneva LLC, for development of the Greenhouse Pointe subdivision located on the east side of Western Avenue at Country Squire Drive. As part of the subdivision the developer, requested that the City vacate a small 283 square foot portion of the Western Avenue right-of-way. The Plat of Vacation was included as a condition of the approval for the Greenhouse Pointe subdivision. Staff determined that this land is not necessary for the utility of Western Avenue and the developer has agreed to purchase this land from the City for $1,786.62.
Ald. McGowan asked which city fund would receive the money received. There being no further questions or comments, the motion was put to a vote.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the resolution as presented.
Roll Call:
AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Clements, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0 MOTION CARRIED
MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT
BILLS PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT 6/3/2019
GENERAL FUND $ 154,046.86
SPAC FUND 61.85
BEAUTIFICATION FUND 5,365.67
RESTRICTED POLICE FINES 175.00
TRI‐COM FUND 43,182.25
SSA # 1 162.41
SSA # 16 3,500.00
DEBT SERVICE FUND 38,325.00
INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL PROJ 3,708.19
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 45.22
ELECTRIC 561,177.79
WATER/WASTEWATER 1,400,021.46
REFUSE 19,483.78
COMMUTER PARKING 528.54
GROUP DENTAL 1,997.20
WORKERS COMPENSATION 10,593.00
UTILITY REFUNDS 386.09
TOTAL FUNDS $ 2,242,760.31
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Hruby that the bills be approved, and vouchers prepared.
Roll Call:
AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Clements, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0 MOTION CARRIED
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Approve 2019 Swedish Days Special Event Liquor Licenses for Chianti’s Carryout and Catering, The Royal Wren, and American Legion Post 75.
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 No. 2019-57 Authorizing Execution of a Utility Easement Agreement for 222 Anderson Blvd.
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 No. 2019-58 Authorizing a Contract Extension for 2019-2020 Wetlands Management Services with Hampton, Lenzini, and Renwick Inc. for Eagle Brook and On Brentwoods Pond Subdivisions.
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 2019-59 IDOT Resolution/Form BLR 14220 for 2019-2020 Municipal Estimate of Maintenance Cost
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno 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 /PUBLIC COMMENT
Madeline Roth stated that she had not received any funds from the UP third rail project for her property.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, moved by Ald. Marks to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting. Carried unanimously by voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 7:48 PM.
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