City of Geneva City Council Met March 15.
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, Robert Swanson.
Aldermen and Clerk attending by video or teleconference: Tara Burghart, Becky Hruby, Dean Kilburg, Brad Kosirog, Craig Maladra Richard Marks, Roger Godskesen.
Aldermen absent: Mike Bruno
Staff Present: City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins, Assistant City Administrator Ben McCready
Staff attending by video or teleconference: City Atty. Ron Sandack, Community Development Director David DeGroot, Economic Development Director Cathleen Tymoszenko
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Roger Godskesen and Robert Swanson
PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS
a. Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Covid-19 Update & Community Impact Presentation
Mayor Burns recognized Dr. Jim Giblin who gave a presentation on the history and response to the Covid-19 pandemic, with comparisons to the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918-18. Giblin recapped and commended Delnor staff, the City and citizens of Geneva for meeting the situation. He noted patient numbers at Delnor, and lessened numbers to both mortality rates and the need for the ICU.
Mr. Robert Christie described the impact Delnor has had on the City of Geneva, past and ongoing improvements and expansions and that Delnor is the largest employer in the City.
In response to Ald. McGowan about future expansion, Christie said the hospital had recently purchased two buildings, but had no major plans for further expansion at this time. Mayor Burns asked about money spent over Delnors’ ten years, which Christie estimated was in the tens of millions of dollars.
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. McGowan to approve the measure as amended. Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald., Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Bruno)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
*Approve Minutes from the City Council Meeting on on March 1, 2021. (Clerk recommends approval)
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. McGowan to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*APPROVE REPORTS
a. Financial Report
b. Tax Reports
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
None
OTHER ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE
None
MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT
City of Geneva Expenditures - 3/15/2021 $ 2,384,136.31
Manual Check(s) 927.64
Utility Billing Refund(s) 526.09
Misc. Refund(s) –
Sales Tax Abatement –
City of Geneva Payroll 1,452,502.39
Tri-Com Expenditures - 3/15/2021 123,782.67
Tri-Com Payroll 205,828.08
Total Expenditures $ 4,167,703.18
Moved by Ald. Burghart, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve the bills as presented.
AYES: 9 (Ald. Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Bruno)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS
*a. Approve Resolution No. 2021-09 Authorizing the Purchase of a 2021 Combination Sewer Cleaning Truck with Jet Vac Environmental Through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program at a Price Not to Exceed $441,807.12.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. McGowan to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*b. Approve Resolution No. 2021-10 Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorize a Contract with Metropolitan Pump Company at a Cost Not-To-Exceed $75,658.00 to Purchase and Repair Lift Station Pumps.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. McGowan to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*c. Approve Resolution No. 2021-11 Authorizing Illinois Department of Transportation Right- of-Way Maintenance Agreement with the State of Illinois.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. McGowan to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*d. Approve Resolution No. 2021-12 Authorizing the Establishment of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. McGowan to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*e. Approve Resolution No. 2021-13 Adopting Updates to the 2025 Strategic Plan Document.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. McGowan 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 Approval of Resolution No. 2021-14 Authorizing Staff to Publish the Updated 2021 City of Geneva Zoning Map.
Moved by Ald. McGowan, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve the measure as presented. Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Bruno)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
b. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2021-15 Related to Temporary Outdoor Dining. Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Kosirog to approve the measure as presented. Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Bruno)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
c. Consider Approval of Ordinance No. 2021-05 Adding One Class A-5 Liquor License for Barrel & Rye Located at 477 S. 3rd Street.
Moved by Ald. Kaven, seconded by Ald. Swanson to approve the measure as presented. Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Bruno)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
When asked if anyone had submitted comments through the email system, or if anyone was waiting to speak through the virtual platform, Administrator Dawkins and Asst. Administrator McCready said there were not.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, moved by Ald. McGowan to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting.
Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald., Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Bruno)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 PM.
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