City of Geneva City Council met Dec. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
The December 16, 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.
Aldermen attending by teleconference:
Absent:
Also attending: City Atty. Ron Sandack, City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins, Assistant City Administrator Benjamin McCready, Rita Kruse, Finance Manager, Police Chief Eric Passarelli, Public Works Director Rich Babica, Economic Development Director Cathleen Tymoszenko, Fire Chief Mike Antenore
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Brennan Mulroe
PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Burns asked the assembly for a moment of silence in honor of the recent passing of Mike Donahue. Mike served as Geneva’s Community Development Director, spearheaded the successful referendum to establish the Prairie Green Preserve, served on the Kane County Board among many other contributions to the community.
a. Oath Ceremony for Police Officer Brennan Mulroe
Mayor Burns recognized Mulroe and invited him to the podium to describe his prior experience and to introduce his family.
The oath of office was administered by City Clerk Godskesen.
b. Introduction to FY 21 & FY 22 Budget
City Administrator Dawkins gave an overview of the FY2021 and 2022 budgets. Dawkins described revenue VS funding trends, and factors that can impact the revenue steam over time. Finally, steps leading up to implementation of the budget and a projected timeline were described, with the next steps to be submission of a draft January 6, and a public hearing February 3, 2020.
Ald. McGowan expressed her hope that the city will be able to fully fund the Mental Health Board.
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. Marks 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 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from December 2, 2019.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE REPORTS
a. Tax Reports
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
None
OTHER ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE
a. Recommend Setting the FY2020-21 Budget Public Hearing for Monday, February 3, 2020.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the recommendation as presented.
City Administrator Dawkins gave an overview. There being no questions or comments, the measure was put to a vote.
Roll Call:
AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Clements, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
b. Recommend Approval of Ordinance No. 2019-43 Extending the Cable Franchise Agreement with Comcast of Illinois/Ohio/Oregon, LLC to May 21, 2020.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Clements to approve the recommendation as presented.
City Administrator Dawkins gave an overview. There being no questions or comments, the measure was put to a vote.
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 12/16/2019
GENERAL FUND $ 79,288.68
CULTURAL ARTS FUND 141.00
SPAC FUND 937.55
TOURISM FUND 1,816.45
TRI-COM FUND 33,371.89
SSA # 1 697.99
SSA # 4 1,045.00
SSA # 16 29,169.87
DEBT SERVICE FUND 614,425.00
INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL PROJ 101,331.63
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 3,697.44
PRAIRIE GREEN 110.32
TIF # 2 119.40 ELECTRIC 2,223,741.06
WATER/WASTEWATER 548,318.58
CEMETERY 2,820.00
COMMUTER PARKING 1,823.35 GROUP DENTAL 13,004.80
UTILITY REFUNDS 1,313.97
TOTAL FUNDS $ 3,657,173.98
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Hruby that the bills be approved, and payments prepared.
Roll Call:
AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Clements, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
NAYS: 0
ABSENT:
MOTION CARRIED
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS
*a. Approve Ordinance No. 2019-30 for the 2019 General Levy in the Amount of $5,409,304.00.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*b. Approve Ordinance No. 2019-31 for the Levy and Assessment of 2019 Taxes for Special Service Area No. 1 (Downtown District) in the Amount of $177,000.00.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*c. Approve Ordinance No. 2019-32 for the Levy and Assessment of 2019 Taxes for Special Service Area No. 4 (Randall Square) in the Amount of $19,360.00.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*d. Approve Ordinance No. 2019-33 for the Levy and Assessment of 2019 Taxes for Special Service Area No. 5 (Williamsburg) in the Amount of $9,333.00.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*e. Approve Ordinance No. 2019-34 for the Levy and Assessment of 2019 Taxes for Special Service Area No. 7 (Blackberry) in the Amount of $2,885.00.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
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*f. Approve Ordinance No. 2019-35 for the Levy and Assessment of 2019 Taxes for Special Service Area No. 9 (Geneva Knolls) in the Amount of $3,305.00.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*g. Approve Ordinance No. 2019-36 for the Levy and Assessment of 2019 Taxes for Special Service Area No. 11 (Eagle Brook) in the Amount of $55,600.00.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*h. Approve Ordinance No. 2019-37 for the Levy and Assessment of 2019 Taxes for Special Service Area No. 16 (Fisher Farms Residential) in the Amount of $154,000
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*i. Approve Ordinance No. 2019-38 for the Levy and Assessment of 2019 Taxes for Special Service Area No. 18 (Wildwood) in the Amount of $3,240.00.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*j. Approve Ordinance No. 2019-39 for the Levy and Assessment of 2019 Taxes for Special Service Area No. 23 (Sunset Meadows) in the Amount of $1,110.00.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*k. Approve Ordinance No. 2019-40 for the Levy and Assessment of 2019 Taxes for Special Service Area No. 26 (Westhaven Residential) in the Amount of $7,815.00.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*l. Approve Ordinance No. 2019-41 for the Levy and Assessment of 2019 Taxes for Special Service Area No. 32 (On Brentwood’s Pond Residential) in the Amount of $3,182.00.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*m. Approve Resolution No. 2019-101 Authorizing Execution of an Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of St. Charles Related to the Extension of the City of Geneva Water Main to Serve Property in the City of St. Charles.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*n. Approve “Certificate of Completion” for South Street Estates
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*o. Approve “Certificate of Acceptance” for South Street Estates
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
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*p. Approve Resolution No. 2019-102 Authorizing Execution of PACE Subsidy Agreement Effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020; Subject to FY2020/21 Budget Approval.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*q. Approve Ordinance No. 2019-42 Amending Title 1 (Administrative), Chapter 5 (City Council) of the Geneva City Code of Ordinances Pertaining to Committee, Regular and Special Meetings.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks 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 spoke regarding her former property located at 520 Ray Street.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, moved by Ald. Marks to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting. Carried by unanimous voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM.
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