City of Geneva Committee of the Whole met Nov. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
| ELECTED
OFFICIALS PRESENT | ELECTED OFFICIALS
ATTENDING BY TELECONFERENCE | ELECTED
OFFICIALS ABSENT | STAFF
PRESENT | STAFF
ATTENDING BY TELECONFERENCE |
| Bruno
Burghart Hruby Kaven Kilburg Kosirog Maladra Marks Mayer Swanson Burns (Chair) Godskesen (Clerk) | Dawkins
McCready Sandack DeGroot Tymoszenko Kruse Babica Holton Van Gyseghem Passarelli |
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Mayor Burns called the meeting to order at 7:42 PM, noting that all 10 aldermen were in attendance in chambers.
Burns announced that the applicant had requested removal of items 3.h, 3.i and 3.j from the agenda for the evening, pending further review. In response to Ald. Burghart, Burns said it was not known at this time when these items would be returned to the agenda.
2. APPROVE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES FROM October 11, 2021 and October 18, 2021.
Moved by Ald. Kosirog, seconded by Ald. Mayer to approve the measure as presented. MOTION CARRIED by voice vote 10/0.
3. Items of Business
a. Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with Dacra Tech LLC in the Amount of $38,640.00.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Kosirog to approve the measure as presented.
Ald. Burghart asked what the shelf life of this product was, and whether the company was providing updates and maintenance. Chief Passarelli responded that the vendor provides frequent updates and keeps it current, and that the Police Department was very pleased with the product so far. Ald. Swanson added that in a recent ride-a-long he did, both police officers he met liked the product. There being no further questions:
MOTION CARRIED by voice vote 10/0.
b. Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Geneva School District No. 304 for Providing a School Resource Officer at Geneva High School.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Burghart to approve the measure as presented.
Ald. Hruby asked for an overview of what the SRO does at the high school, and about the procedure for recent incidents involving drug use at the school. Chief Passarelli described the role and duties of the officer, including handling police matters while also building a relationship with the students, with the goal to make the police department more approachable. He added that in incidents such as drug use, the procedure is for staff to handle the issue, and to involve the SRO when necessary.
In answer to Ald. Burghart, Chief Passarelli noted the usual tenure for a police officer at the school is five years, which gives time to build relationships with staff and students. During summer break, the SRO normally works as a detective for the department. To Ald. Kilburg, he noted that the SRO is available as a resource to other schools and to the entire school district when needed.
There being no further questions:
MOTION CARRIED by voice vote 10/0.
c. Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Reciprocal Reporting Agreement with Geneva School District No. 304.
Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. MOTION CARRIED by voice vote 10/0.
d. Consider Draft Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding and Award Purchase of Upgrade Parts for Geneva Generation Facility to Altorfer Caterpillar in the Amount of $218,159.98.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Mayer to approve the measure as presented.
In answer to questions from Ald. Kilburg, Superintendent Holton confirmed that Caterpillar had been used in the past for maintenance on the equipment, and that since it was manufactured by Caterpillar, the city has to use them for replacement parts. He added that the new parts were an improvement over the old design. In addition, some of the work could be done by in-house employees, but outside workers were also required.
There being no further questions:
MOTION CARRIED by voice vote 10/0.
e. Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Contract with Newcastle Electric, Inc. for Installation of Variable Frequency Drives at the Water Treatment Plant at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $31,350.00.
Moved by Ald. Burghart, seconded by Ald. Kosirog to approve the measure as presented. MOTION CARRIED by voice vote 10/0.
f. Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Contract with Municipal Well & Pump for the 2021 Well #13 Rehabilitation Project at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $258,815.00.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Mayer to approve the measure as presented.
In answer a question from Ald. Marks regarding the source of the sand in the well, Superintendent Van Gyseghem noted there were two possible causes. First, that sand from the surrounding sandstone bedrock is the most likely cause, secondly that high water levels could also cause the issue, but this was less likely.
There being no further questions:
MOTION CARRIED by voice vote 10/0.
g. Consider Draft Resolution Declaring Cultural Arts Commission Supplies and Equipment as Surplus Property.
Moved by Ald. Burghart, seconded by Ald. Hruby to approve the measure as presented. MOTION CARRIED by voice vote 10/0.
h. Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing a Development Economic Incentive Agreement By and Between the City of Geneva and Castle Investment Properties at 101-105 W. State Street.
(Removed from agenda by request of the applicant pending further review.)
i. Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of Public Utility Easements for the Electric Infrastructure Upgrades for Block 38 in the Original Town of Geneva.
(Removed from agenda by request of the applicant pending further review.)
j. Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of Geneva and John and Maria Fotopoulos at 109-115. W. State Street.
(Removed from agenda by request of the applicant pending further review.) k. Consider Approval of the Estimated Tax Levy for 2021 Property Taxes. Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Mayer to approve the measure as presented. MOTION CARRIED by voice vote 10/0.
4. New Business and Public Comment
Asst. City Administrator McCready reported that no one was waiting to comment via the online system.
None in chambers.
5. Adjournment
Moved by Ald. Marks to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting.
MOTION CARRIED by voice vote 10/0. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 PM -
https://www.geneva.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11012021-1859
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