City of Geneva Committee of the Whole met Sept. 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Ald. Maladra called the meeting to order at 8:07 PM noting that all aldermen were present or attending virtually.
2. NEW BUSINESS / PUBLIC COMMENT
Ald. McGowan reported that a project she initiated, and assisted by City Clerk Godskesen, had collected $185 which was donated to the City parkway tree fund. Contributions were made by all current and one prior council members, plus the Mayor and City Clerk.
Asst. Administrator McCready reported on an upcoming SPAC community meeting, and noted that the public will be have opportunities to participate and provide feedback regarding the Strategic plan.
3. APPROVE SPECIAL AND REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. McGowan to approve the minutes as presented.
Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSTAIN: 1 (Maladra)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
4. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
a. Recommend Suspending the Rules to Permit Ald. Maladra to be the COW Chair for this Meeting and to Vote on All Action Items on this Agenda. (Requires a 2/3 majority vote)
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Kosirog to approve the measure as presented.
Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSTAIN: 1 (Maladra)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
b. Consider Draft Ordinance Amending Title 7 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 4 (Traffic Schedules); Schedule V (Speed Limits) Reducing the Speed Limit from 40MPH to 30MPH on Kaneville Road from Randall Road West to the City Limits.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented.
Ald. McGowan felt this was a great idea, having driven the route many times and feeling the transition from 40MPH to 20MPH at the school zone was abrupt.
Ald. Kosirog asked why certain recommendations from the study such as pavement markings and speed humps were not being included in the action plan. Police Chief Passarelli explained issues with damage to vehicles and snow plows which can be caused by speed humps. Director Babica explained that pavement marks produced better longevity when done by contractors, and would have to research when this section of road is next scheduled to be done.
Administrator Dawkins noted that implementation of the project will take some time, as new speed limit signs need to be ordered and installed.
Ald. Marks noted he had long been in favor of this project, and thanked the Chief for getting this done.
There being no further questions or comment:
Roll Call:
AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
c. Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing Bid Award and Execution of a Contract with Schroeder and Schroeder Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000.00 for 2020 Sidewalk and Curb Maintenance Project.
Moved by Ald. Kilburg seconded by Ald. McGowan to approve the measure as presented. In response to a question from Ald. McGowan regarding uneven tree grates, City Engineer Schiber indicated that these would be corrected during the third street program, while this contract would address service requests for items such as uneven pavers and sidewalk issues.
Roll Call:
AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
d. Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing Bid Award and Execution of a Contract with Chicagoland Paving Contractors Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000.00 for 2020 Pavement Maintenance Project.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Kaven to approve the measure as presented. In response to a question from Ald. Kilburg, Schiber confirmed that since this bid held a lower cost, approximately twice as much work could be done for the original budgeted amount.
There being no further questions or comment:
Roll Call:
AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan,
Swanson)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, moved by Ald. McGowan to adjourn the meeting.
Roll Call:
AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 8:24 PM.
https://www.geneva.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09212020-1645
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