City of Geneva City Council met Feb. 22.
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 7:00 p.m. Elected Officials present:
Aldermen: Mike Bruno, Becky Hruby, Gabriel Kaven, Dean Kilburg, Brad Kosirog, Richard Marks, Craig Maladra, Amy Mayer, Robert Swanson.
Mayor Kevin Burns, City Clerk Roger Godskesen
Elected Officials attending by video or teleconference:
Elected officials absent: Tara Burghart
Others Present: Assistant City Administrator Ben McCready, Finance Director Rita Kruse, City Atty. Ron Sandack
Others attending by video or teleconference:
Pledge of allegiance led by Ben Bluemond
A moment of silence was observed in recognition of the passing Richard J. Babica, the father of Geneva Public Works Director Rich Babica.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS
a. Recognize Special Olympics Gold Medalist Ben Bluemond
A short video was shown with highlights of this year’s Illinois Special Olympics. Mayor Burns invited Ben Bluemond to the podium to discuss his experiences training for and participating in the Olympic competition. Ben is a 2017 GHS graduate and life-long resident of Geneva, and won two gold medals at the Olympics this year. Ben shared his thanks and introduced his family, coach and members of the Olympic staff. Burns presented Ben with a plaque from the city honoring his achievement.
b. Introduce Utility Billing Specialist Alyssa Zurow
Mayor Burns invited Alyssa to the podium where she discussed her education as a graduate of GHS in 2017 and from Colorado Mesa University. Alyssa introduced her family who were in attendance at the meeting.
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. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, Mayer, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Burghart)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
*6. Approve Regular City Council Minutes from February 7, 2022. (Clerk Recommends Approval)
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote 9/0 with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*7. APPROVE REPORTS
a. Tax Revenue Report
b. Financial Report for December 2021
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote 9/0 with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
8. COUNCIL COMMITTEES
None
9. OTHER ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE
None
10. MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT
City of Geneva Expenditures - 02/22/2022 $ 3,128,014.01
Manual Check(s) –
Utility Billing Refund(s) 1,416.18
Misc. Refund(s) –
Sales Tax Abatement –
City of Geneva Payroll 742,127.03
Tri-Com Expenditures - 02/22/2022 262,933.68
Tri-Com Payroll 109,095.87
Total Expenditures $ 4,243,586.77
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Mayer to approve the bills as presented.
Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, Mayer, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Burghart)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS
*a. Approve Ordinance No. 2022-08 Amending Title 4 (Business & License Regulations), Chapter 2 (Liquor Control), Section 4-2-11 and 4-2-13 Creating a Class C-8 Brew Pub License.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote 9/0 with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*b. Approve Resolution No. 2022-07 Authorizing a Farm Lease with Pitstick Farms at a Cost of $330.00 per Tillable Acre at Prairie Green Preserve for the 2022 and 2023 Crop Season.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote 9/0 with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*c. Approve Resolution No. 2022-08 Authorizing the Execution of a Market License Agreement Between the City of Geneva and Bensidoun USA for the 2023-2024 French Market Seasons.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote 9/0 with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*d. Approve Resolution No. 2022-09 Awarding Bid and Contract to Shermco Industries in the Amount of $55,502.00 for the 2022 Substation Preventative Maintenance Contract.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote 9/0 with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
*e. Approve Resolution No. 2022-10 Adopting an Energy Risk Management Policy for Participation in the PJM Market.
Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the measure as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote 9/0 with one absence. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED
12. PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, PETITIONS, BIDS
a. Consider Resolution No. 2022-11 Authorizing Publication of Updated 2022 City of Geneva Zoning Map.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Mayer to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, Mayer, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Burghart)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
b. Consider Resolution No. 2022-12 Authorizing an Application for
the Kane County Victoria Riverboat Funds and Execution of all Necessary Documents. Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, Mayer, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Burghart)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
c. Consider Resolution No. 2022-13 Authorizing the Execution of a FY2021-2022 Budget Amendment as Presented.
Moved by Ald. Mayer, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll Call:
AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Hruby, Kaven, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, Mayer, Swanson)
ABSENT: 1 (Burghart)
NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED
13. NEW BUSINESS AND PUBLIC COMMENT
No comments or questions were raised in chambers or online.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, moved by Ald. Marks to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting.
MOTION CARRIED by unanimous voice vote 9/0 with one absence.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM.
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