City of Geneva City Council Met Nov. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
After a delay due to telecommunications problems, the Geneva City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Kevin Burns at 7:30 p.m.
Aldermen present: Robert Swanson
Aldermen and Clerk attending by video or teleconference: Mike Bruno, Becky Hruby, Craig Maladra, Gabriel Kaven, Dean Kilburg, Brad Kosirog, Richard Marks, Jeanne McGowan, Roger Godskesen.
Aldermen absent: Tara Burghart
Also attending: City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins, City Atty. Ron Sandack, Assistant City Administrator Ben McCready
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mera Johnson
NEW BUSINESS /PUBLIC COMMENT
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS
a. Introduce Human Resources Generalist Mera Johnson
Mera answered questions from the Mayor and described her education and the experience she brings to the position with the City.
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 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. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the motion as presented.
Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Burghart)
NAYS: 0 Motion Carried
*Approve Minutes from the City Council Meeting on November 2, 2020. (Clerk recommends approval)
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*APPROVE REPORTS
Tax Reports
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
None
*OTHER ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE
a. Consider Acceptance of FY21 2nd Quarter Goals Status Report
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve the motion as presented.
Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Burghart)
NAYS: 0 Motion Carried
MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT:
City of Geneva Expenditures - 11/16/2020 $ 3,097,364.45
Manual Check(s) –
Utility Billing Refund(s) 1,805.19
Misc. Refund(s) –
Sales Tax Abatement –
City of Geneva Payroll 709,440.58
Tri-Com Expenditures - 11/16/2020 9,819.38
Tri-Com Payroll 107,500.48
Total Expenditures $ 3,925,930.08
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. McGowan to approve the bills as presented.
Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Burghart)
NAYS: 0 Motion Carried
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS
*a. Approve Resolution No. 2020-86 Authorizing Approval of an Identification Sign Easement Agreement with Home Depot USA, Inc.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*b. Approve Ordinance No. 2020-37 Amending Title 4 (Business and License Regulations), Chapter 8 (Peddlers & Solicitors) Related to Tag Day Requests.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*c. Approve Resolution No. 2002-87 Declaring Police Department Surplus Property.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*d. Approve Resolution No. 2020-88 Authorizing Execution of Easements for 815 East Side Drive and Stone Fence Lane.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*e. Approve Resolution No. 2020-89 Authorizing Execution of a Right-of-Entry Agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*f. Approve Resolution No. 2020-90 Authorizing Bid Award and Execution of a Contract with Municipal Well & Pump in the Amount Not to Exceed $54,397.00 for Well No. 8 Rehabilitation Project.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*g. Approve Resolution No. 2020-91 Authorizing Bid Award and Execution of a Contract with Cahoy Pump Service in the Amount Not to Exceed $100,275.42 for Well No. 9 Rehabilitation Project.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*h. Approve Ordinance No. 2020-38 Amending Title 8 (Public Ways and Property), Chapter 7 (Parking Facilities Near Railroad Station), Section 5 (Permit Parking Zones) Related to Permit Issuance Cycles.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES, PETITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND BID AWARDS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Ald. McGowan brought up her interest in a modification to the ordinance regarding the keeping of chickens in the city and asked the council to consider further discussion of the topic. Ald. Bruno felt he was not sure the city needed to spend time on this, as there was no pressure from residents. A discussion followed, with a consensus reached that the topic should be pursued.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, moved by Ald. Bruno to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting.
Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Burghart)
NAYS: 0 Motion Carried
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 PM.
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