City of Geneva City Council met Nov. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
The Geneva City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Kevin Burns at 7:02 p.m.
Aldermen present: Mike Bruno, Tara Burghart, Becky Hruby, Gabriel Kaven, Dean Kilburg, Brad Kosirog, Craig Maladra, Richard Marks, Amy Mayer, Robert Swanson,
Aldermen attending by video or teleconference:
Aldermen absent:
Others Present: City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins, Assistant City Administrator Ben McCready, City Clerk Roger Godskesen, City Atty. Ron Sandack, Community Development Director David DeGroot, Economic Development Director Kathleen Tymoszenko, Finance Manager Rita Kruse, Public Works Director Rich Babica, Bob Van Gyseghem
Attending by video or teleconference: None
Pledge of allegiance led by Pete Collins
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS
a. Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley Presentation
Mayor Burns invited PPFV Community Engagement Director Al Watts to the podium. Watts gave an overview of what the organization does and of its goals. These include creating educational experiences about the benefits of preservation of historic places to the community, and instilling a sense of place. Watts described opportunities that PPFV can offer to the city, such as five-minute presentations on topics that can be given to anyone interested in a quick overview.
Ald. Bruno felt the city is lucky to have the historic aspects of the city, and appreciates what the organization does. Hruby asked for ideas PPFV could suggest for the old library and police station. Burghart expressed appreciation and will reach out to explore ideas.
b. Consider Mayor’s Appointment of Todd Augustine to the Fire & Police Commission Moved by Ald. Maladra, seconded by Ald. Kosirog to consider the appointment.
Ald. Swanson noted there were a lot of applicants for the position, and was appreciative of the community’s interest in the work of the commission.
MOTION CARRIED by unanimous voice vote 10/0.
c. Proclaim November 27, 2021 as “Small Business Saturday”
Mayor Burns read the proclamation
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to so proclaim.
MOTION CARRIED by unanimous voice vote 10/0.
4. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
None
5. 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. Kosirog, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the agenda as presented. Roll Call:
AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, Mayer, Swanson)
ABSENT: 0
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
*6. Approve Regular City Council Minutes from October 18, 2021 and Special City Council Minutes from October 25, 2021. (Clerk Recommends Approval)
Moved by Ald. Kosirog, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote 10/0. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*7. APPROVE REPORTS
None
8. COUNCIL COMMITTEES
None
9. OTHER ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE
*a. Acceptance of FY2021 2nd Quarter Goals Status Report
Moved by Ald. Kosirog, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote 10/0. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
b. Approve Certificate of Acceptance for “River Lane & Fulton” Right-of-Way Improvement
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Mayer to approve the measure as presented. Roll Call:
AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, Mayer, Swanson)
ABSENT: 0
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
10. MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT
City of Geneva Expenditures - 11/01/2021 $ 662,424.53
Manual Check(s) 49,093.74
Utility Billing Refund(s) 2,149.41
Misc. Refund(s) –
Sales Tax Abatement –
City of Geneva Payroll 726,508.07
Tri-Com Expenditures - 11/01/2021 6,095.96
Tri-Com Payroll 115,039.00
Total Expenditures $ 1,561,310.71
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Burghart to approve the bills as presented. Roll Call:
AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, Mayer, Swanson)
ABSENT: 0
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS
*a. Approve Resolution No. 2021-87 Authorizing a Declaration of Surplus Property for Misc. Police Department Equipment.
Moved by Ald. Kosirog, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote 10/0. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*b. Approve Resolution No. 2021-88 Authorizing Execution of a Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Agreement with Riganato Old World Grille at 700-720 East State Street.
Moved by Ald. Kosirog, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote 10/0. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
12. PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES, PETITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND BID AWARDS
12.a. Consider Ordinance No. 2021-31 Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $8,300,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Waterworks and Sewerage Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2021A, and Not to Exceed $4,980,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Waterworks and Sewerage Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2021B, of the City for the Purpose of Refunding Certain Outstanding Obligations of the City, Providing for the Terms and Security and Payment for the Bonds, Authorizing the Execution of Bond Orders and an Escrow Agreement in Connection Therewith and Providing for the Sale of the Bonds to the Purchaser Thereof.”
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the measure as presented. Roll Call:
AYES: 11 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, Mayer, Swanson, Burns)
ABSENT: 0
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
12.b. Consider Resolution No. 2021-89 Authorizing Execution of and Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Geneva and Metra for the Acquisition and Transfer of Real Estate.
Moved by Ald. Maladra, seconded by Ald. Kosirog to approve the measure as presented.
Ald. Kilburg asked for clarification of the land area that would be covered by the agreement, noting that the map provided did not make that clear. In her description of the resolution, and in response to Kilburg, Administrator Dawkins noted that the map provided by Metra was very raw and somewhat unclear, and that will require the city to survey and carefully investigate the property outline before moving ahead with an agreement.
There being no further questions or comments:
Roll Call:
AYES: 11 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, Mayer, Swanson, Burns)
ABSENT: 0
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
12.c. Consider Resolution No. 2021-90 Authorizing the Sale of Publicly-Owned Surplus Property (Part of Parcel No. 12-02-404-014) to Prairiesburg Holdings LLC.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the measure as presented.
Ald. Swanson asked the applicant to provide an update on the project. Paul Darrow gave an ETA of February, 2022 for opening and described delays they had encountered due to issues with the current construction environment, weather and particularly the delivery of equipment due to global supply issues. He invited the council members to tour the property any time.
Ald. Mayer and Hruby noted that the property looked good and admired the new look of the improvements to the building. Kilburg noted it was nice to see the development, gave testament to the owners and looks forward to the opening, adding that he plans to be an early customer.
There being no further questions or comments:
Roll Call:
AYES: 11 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, Mayer, Swanson, Burns)
ABSENT: 0
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
12.d. Consider Resolution No. 2021-91 Authorizing Waiving of Competitive Bidding and Enter Into an Agreement with Centrisys for Emergency Repair to Wastewater Centrifuge at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $23,029.00.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the measure as presented. Roll Call:
AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, Mayer, Swanson)
ABSENT: 0
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
13. NEW BUSINESS AND PUBLIC COMMENT
Asst. City Administrator McCready reported that no one was waiting to comment via the online system.
None in chambers.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, moved by Ald. Marks to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting.
MOTION CARRIED by unanimous voice vote 10/0.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.
https://www.geneva.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11012021-1858
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