Kane County Reporter

City of Geneva Committee of the Whole met Jan. 16.

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

Elected/Appointed Officials Present: 

Mayor Kevin Burns, Ald. Mike Bruno, Ald. Anaïs Bowring, Ald. Becky Hruby, Ald. Dean Kilburg, Ald. Brad Kosirog, Ald. Craig Maladra, Ald. Richard Marks, Ald. Martha Paschke, Ald. Amy Mayer, Ald. Martha  Paschke, Ald. Robert Swanson, Deputy Clerk Jeanne Fornari 

Staff Present: Admin. Dawkins, Asst. Admin. McCready, Community Development Director David  DeGroot, Finance Director Kruse, Police Chief Passarelli, Fire Chief Antenore, Economic Development Director Tymoszenko, Public Works Director Babica, Water Superintendent VanGyseghem, Facilities Manager Adams, Human Resources Manager Newton 

1. Call to Order/Roll Call 

Mayor Burns called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. noting all alderpersons were present in Geneva City Hall Council Chamber. 

2. Approve Committee of the Whole Minutes from December 18, 2023 

Moved by Ald. Bowring, seconded by Ald. Paschke  

Approved by unanimous voice vote. 

3. Items of Business 

a. Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Contract with Premier Roofing Design in the Amount of $199,000.00 for Skylight Replacement and Roof Restoration at Public Works Facility 1800 South Street. 

Moved by Ald. Mayer, seconded by Ald. Kosirog 

Admin. Dawkins noted the need to pursue this project now rather than wait for the future upgrades, based on the current condition of the roof. 

Recommended to advance to City Council by unanimous voice vote. 

b. Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Contract with Fehr Graham in an Amount Not to Exceed $32,000.00 for Kautz Road Lift Station Improvement Design Engineering. 

Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Kilburg 

Discussion on timing and scope of the project was heard, with Supt. VanGyseghem providing information. 

Recommended to advance to City Council by unanimous voice vote.

c. Consider Draft Resolution Awarding Contract to Meade Electric in an Amount Not to Exceed $423,555.00 for Geneva Business Park III General Construction. 

Moved by Ald. Bowring, seconded by Ald. Mayer No discussion. 

Recommended to advance to City Council by unanimous voice vote. 

d. Consider Draft Resolution Awarding Contract to L&S Electric Inc. in the Amount of  $77,900.00 for Geneva Business Park I and II Substation Maintenance.  

Moved by Ald. Mayer, seconded by Ald. Bowring No discussion. 

Recommended to advance to City Council by unanimous voice vote. 

e. Consider Draft Resolution Awarding Contract to Meade Electric in an Amount Not to Exceed $166,545.00 for General Mills 34.5 KV Expansion. 

Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Kosirog No discussion. 

Recommended to advance to City Council by unanimous voice vote. 

f. Consider an Ordinance Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $30,000,000  General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) of the City of Geneva, Kane County, Illinois, for the Purpose of Paying the Costs of Improving the Electric System of Said City, Prescribing the Details of Said Bonds and Providing for Collection, Segregation and Application of  Electric System Revenues to the Payment of Said Bonds and the Levy of Taxes Sufficient to Pay Said Bonds if Such Revenues are Insufficient for Such Payment and Providing for the Sale of Said Bonds to the Purchaser Thereof. 

Moved by Ald. Bowring, seconded by Ald. Marks No discussion. 

Recommended to advance to City Council by unanimous voice vote. 

g. Presentation Regarding FY 2025 Budget and FY 2026 Budget Projections. 

Admin. Dawkins presented highlights of the current FY budget and city staff accomplishments. She then highlighted each of the funds comprising the FY25 budget. At the conclusion of the presentation, she encouraged any council members to send in additional questions to be posted prior to the next special meeting budget discussion on January 22. Several alderpersons expressed their appreciation for the scope of the presentation and the ability to submit additional questions prior to the hearing on February 5.  

4. Public Comment 

None

5. Closed Session on Pending Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) 

On a motion by Ald. Bowring, the committee adjourned to closed session at 8:14 p.m. by unanimous voice vote. 

Moved by Ald. Bowring, seconded by Ald. Kosirog, the meeting returned to open session by unanimous voice vote at 8:33 p.m.  

6. New Business 

None 

7. Adjournment 

On a motion by Ald. Kosirog, the meeting adjourned by unanimous voice vote at 8:34 p.m. 

https://www.geneva.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01162024-2280