City of Geneva Committee of the Whole Met Dec. 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Mayor Burns called the meeting to order at 7:56 PM noting all 10 aldermen were attending by teleconference.
2. Approve Regular Committee of the Whole Minutes from November 16, 20202 and Special Committee of the Whole Minutes from November 23, 2020.
Moved by Ald. Kosirog, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. Roll Call:
AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
3. Items of Business
3.a. Consider Approval of Draft Resolution Authorizing a Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Geneva and Prairiesburg Holding LLC.
Moved by Ald. Kosirog, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the measure as presented.
Ald. Swanson noted that he knew the investors personally, but that his vote tonight would be based solely on the merit of the proposal.
Economic Development Director Tymoszenko introduced the investor, Paul Darrow and his team, then gave a presentation on the project, which entails using TIF funds to develop the property at 715 E. State Street into an artisanal meat shop. Tymoszenko described the history of the property, how previous owners had used it and what additional changes would be needed. Darrow described his plans for the business, and the modifications that would be done to create retail, processing and storage areas. He described his intention to sell locally sourced and quality meats, along with other products. Tymoszenko described the justification for the plan within TIF guidelines, and how it would benefit the city.
Darrow and Tymoszenko answered questions from the council about traffic flow, parking, and details about plans for the business space. Ald. Swanson and Kosirog noted that the plan meets economic incentives and includes affordable housing units. Bruno asked that wording be added to the agreement regarding the affordable housing, and the council in general expressed their approval and enthusiasm for the planned business.
There being no further discussion, the matter was put to a vote.
Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, Swanson)
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 1 (McGowan)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
b. Consider Approval of Draft Resolution Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute a Contract with Visu Sewer of Illinois at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $761,065.80 for Geneva East Subdivision Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation.
Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the measure as presented. Roll Call:
AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
c. Consider Approval of Draft 2020 Tax Abatement Ordinances as Presented. Moved by Ald. Kosirog, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. Roll Call:
AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
d. Consider Approval of Draft Ordinance Adopting a Cable Television Franchise Agreement for a Period of Ten Years with Comcast of Illinois/Ohio/Oregon, LLC.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the measure as presented. Roll Call:
AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
e. Consider Approval of Draft Resolution Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute the PACE Subsidy Agreement as Presented, Effective January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, Subject to Available Funding in the FY20221 & FY2022 Budgets.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Kosirog to approve the measure as presented.
Roll Call:
AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
4. NEW BUSINESS / PUBLIC COMMENT
Administrator Dawkins reported that the Beautification Committee had been raising concerns about its funding, and that staff was working to address city-wide funding concerns which have been impacted by the financial situation due to the pandemic.
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)
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 9:47 PM.
https://www.geneva.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12072020-1687
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