City of Geneva City Council Met March 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
The Geneva City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Kevin Burns at 7:00 p.m. Aldermen present: Jeanne McGowan, Gabriel Kaven, Brad Kosirog, Robert Swanson.
Aldermen and Clerk attending by video or teleconference: Mike Bruno, Tara Burghart, Becky Hruby, Dean Kilburg, Richard Marks, Roger Godskesen.
Aldermen absent: Craig Maladra
Staff Present: City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins, Assistant City Administrator Ben McCready, Police Chief Eric Passarelli
Staff attending by video or teleconference: City Atty. Ron Sandack
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Erica Bolger
PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS
Oath Ceremony for Police Officer Brennan Mulroe
Mayor Burns recognized Brennan and invited him to the podium to describe his experiences and interests, and to introduce his family. Among his other accomplishments, Brennan served as a military policeman in the US Navy and was deployed overseas prior to entering the police force.
The oath of office was administered by Mayor Burns.
Oath Ceremony for Police Officer Hunter A. Winterstein
Mayor Burns recognized Hunter and invited him to the podium to describe his prior experiences and interests, and to introduce his family. Among his accomplishments, Hunter served as a military policeman in the US Army and was deployed overseas. prior to entering the police force.
The oath of office was administered by Mayor Burns.
b. Introduction of Police Officer Erica Bolger
Mayor Burns recognized Erica and invited her to the podium to describe her prior experience and to introduce her family. Erica was sworn in on March 16, 2020. Due to the pandemic, this was the first opportunity for her to be introduced to the City Council. She recently completed her police training, and spoke of her many other accomplishments and interests.
c. Proclaim March as Women’s History Month
Moved by Ald. Kosirog, seconded by Ald. McGowan to so proclaim.
Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Maladra)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
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.
Ald. Swanson requested that item 11.b be removed from the consent agenda. Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve the measure as amended. Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Maladra)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
*Approve Minutes from the City Council Meeting on February 16, 2021. (Clerk recommends approval)
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*APPROVE REPORTS
None
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
None
OTHER ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE
None
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve the bills as presented. Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Maladra)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS
*a. Approve Resolution No. 2021-05 Authorizing Execution of a Plat of Easement Grant for Landscape Purposes in the Greenhouse Pointe Subdivision.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
b. Approve Resolution No. 2021-06 Authorizing the Purchase or lease with option to purchase, of a Pierce Enforcer Fire Truck from MacQueen Emergency Group through HGAC Consortium in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,200,000.
Moved by Ald. McGowan, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the measure as amended.
Administrator Dawkins explained that in researching various financing options, it appears that a lease to purchase option has the most favorable terms. As such, the City Attorney has recommended the additional language be added to the resolution.
The resolution this evening authorizes staff to proceed with ordering the vehicle (to lock in the price). Any final decision regarding financing a full purchase or a lease to purchase financing option will be brought to the City Council for consideration at a future Committee of the Whole Meeting (anticipated to be on March 15, 2021).
Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Maladra)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
*c. Approve Resolution No. 2021-07 Authorizing Execution of a Water Extension Agreement with Waste Management of Illinois, Inc.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*d. Approve Resolution No. 2021-08 Authorizing Execution of the IPRIME New Account Application Between PMA and the City of Geneva.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson 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
a. Consider Ordinance No. 2021-04 Amending Title 4, Chapter 2 (Liquor Control) Adding One Class B-3 Liquor License (Restaurant with Cocktail Lounge), One Class F-1 Liquor License (Catering Liquor) and One Class A-5 (Specialty Packaged Liquor Sale for Restaurants) for Third Street Banquets LLC, dba The Copper Fox located at 477 S. Third Street – Contingent on Compliance with all Building and Safety Code Inspections and Payment of Fees.
Moved by Ald. Kaven, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the measure as presented. Ald. Kaven asked for a description of the A-5 Liquor License. There being no further questions: Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Maladra)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Administrator Dawkins and Asst. Administrator McCready reported that no one had submitted comments through the email system, nor was anyone waiting to speak through the virtual platform.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, moved by Ald. Kosirog to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting.
Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Maladra)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.
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