Kane County Reporter

City of Geneva Committee of the Whole met Dec. 2

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Elected Officials Present: Mayor Burns, Ald. Bruno, Ald. Hruby, Ald. Kilburg, Ald. Kosirog, Ald. Malecki, Ald. Marks, Ald. Mayer, Ald. Paschke, Ald. Swanson.

Elected Officials Attending by Teleconference: Ald. Bowring.

Elected Officials Absent: Clerk Kellick.

Others Present: City Admin. Dawkins, Asst. City Admin. McCready, City Attny. Sandack, Dir. Tymoszenko, Chief Antenore, Asst. Dir. Public Works Landers.

Others attending by video or teleconference: None.

Call to Order

Amy Mayer, serving as chair, called the meeting to order at 8:32 PM noting all council members were present.

Approve Committee of the Whole Minutes from November 18, 2024

Moved by Ald. Paschke, seconded by Ald. Kosirog.

MOTION CARRIED by voice vote 10-0.

Items of Business

Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Replacement Trench Rescue Struts from Air One Equipment, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $27,765.

Moved by Ald. Kosirog, seconded by Ald. Maleki.

On a question by Ald. Kosirog, Chief Antenore explained that the rescue struts are hydraulic and work to keep the earth from caving in. He noted that of all rescues, trench rescue is the most likely because of the amount of digging done in the City.

On another question, he explained that the struts were last employed in April during drill training and the parts were found to be obsolete and in need of replacement.

MOTION CARRIED by voice vote 10-0.

Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Replacement Ballistic Personal Protective Equipment from Streicher’s Milwaukee in an Amount Not to Exceed $32,310.

Moved by Ald. Paschke, seconded by Ald. Marks.

On a question by Ald. Kilburg, Chief Antenore noted that because the equipment has reached the end of its useful life, it likely cannot be donated, but the department could look further into that option.

On a question by Ald. Paschke, Chief Antenore explained that the department bought the first set of equipment in 2018 that had a 5-year warranty on all parts. They attempted to get a 10-year warranty on all pieces but such a warranty on a helmet was expensive and not a good use of funds. The helmets will be replaced after five years.

On a question by Ald. Mayer, Chief Antenore explained that these are for use specifically in potential gunfire or knife situations.

MOTION CARRIED by voice vote 10-0.

Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Economic Development Incentive Agreement By and Between the City of Geneva and Fox River Post 75 American Legion, 22 S. Second Street, Geneva, IL.

Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Paschke.

On a question by Ald. Hruby, Dir. Tymoszenko explained that over the past 12 months, the City has worked with property owners that planned investments in, or changes-of-use or upgrades to their properties. She noted that the City worked to generate interest in the program and made efforts to make owners, brokers, and end-users aware of the opportunity.

On a question by Ald. Marks, Admin. Dawkins noted that the City is making every effort to ensure that all funds from AARPA will be spent.

Roll call:

AYES: 11 (Bowring, Bruno, Hruby, Kilburg, Kosirog, Malecki, Marks, Mayer, Paschke, Swanson, Mayor Burns)

ABSENT: 0

NAYS: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Economic Development Incentive Agreement By and Between the City of Geneva and Charles F. Sansone Revocable Trust for 214-218 W. State Street, Geneva, IL.

Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Swanson.

Roll call:

AYES: 11 (Bowring, Bruno, Hruby, Kilburg, Kosirog, Malecki, Marks, Mayer, Paschke, Swanson, Mayor Burns)

ABSENT: 0

NAYS: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Economic Development Incentive Agreement By and Between the City of Geneva and Charles F. Sansone Revocable Trust for 220-222 W. State Street, Geneva, IL.

Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Kilburg.

Roll call:

AYES: 11 (Bowring, Bruno, Hruby, Kilburg, Kosirog, Malecki, Marks, Mayer, Paschke, Swanson, Mayor Burns)

ABSENT: 0

NAYS: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Economic Development Incentive Agreement By and Between the City of Geneva and Charles F. Sansone Revocable Trust for 306-318 W. State Street, Geneva, IL.

Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Paschke.

On a question by Ald. Kilburg, Dir. Tymoszenko explained that this is a reimbursement program in which the City provides the funds at the end of the project. Grantees have only nine months to utilize the funds. Additionally, most projects must have a permit pulled and will require final approval from the building commissioner and/or fire department. Lein wavers and proof of payment are also required. She added that if a project doesn’t move forward, the funds can be reallocated within the parameters of the project.

Roll call:

AYES: 11 (Bowring, Bruno, Hruby, Kilburg, Kosirog, Malecki, Marks, Mayer, Paschke, Swanson, Mayor Burns)

ABSENT: 0

NAYS: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Economic Development Incentive Agreement By and Between the City of Geneva and Niche Restaurant, LLC for 12 S. Third Street, Geneva, IL.

Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Kosirog.

On a question by Ald. Bruno, Dir. Tymoszenko explained that the additional space will consist of a retail experience compatible with Niche’s offerings, including the selling and tasting of their spirits and specializations. The space may also be used for additional dining.

Roll call:

AYES: 11 (Bowring, Bruno, Hruby, Kilburg, Kosirog, Malecki, Marks, Mayer, Paschke, Swanson, Mayor Burns)

ABSENT: 0

NAYS: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Economic Development Incentive Agreement By and Between the City of Geneva and Nick Nicolaou and Jim Nicolaou for 427 E. State Street, Geneva, IL.

Moved by Ald. Swanson, seconded by Ald. Malecki.

Roll call:

AYES: 11 (Bowring, Bruno, Hruby, Kilburg, Kosirog, Malecki, Marks, Mayer, Paschke, Swanson, Mayor Burns)

ABSENT: 0

NAYS: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Economic Development Incentive Agreement By and Between the City of Geneva and Goodlove, LLC for 101 S. Third Street, Geneva, IL.

Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Paschke.

Roll call:

AYES: 11 (Bowring, Bruno, Hruby, Kilburg, Kosirog, Malecki, Marks, Mayer, Paschke, Swanson, Mayor Burns)

ABSENT: 0

NAYS: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Consider Draft Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Scarborough Litters from Landscape Forms at a Cost Not to Exceed $52,410.

Moved by Ald. Kosirog, seconded by Ald. Kilburg.

MOTION CARRIED by voice vote 10-0.

Public Comment

None.

New Business

Ald. Malecki thanked Ald. Swanson for recently locating several volunteers to help neighbors on the east side of the City. He thanked the Batavia Rotary Club, the Geneva High School DECA Club, various neighbors of Geneva East, and Geneva businessman Joe McMahon who helped to clean the yard of an elderly couple on Thanksgiving morning.

Ald. Kilburg congratulated the Geneva High School football team on making it to the championship in Normal. He acknowledged their loss but thanked them for representing the community well and noted that the Vikings scored more points than any other team against East St. Louis this year.

Adjournment

On a motion by Ald. Malecki, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote at 9:20 PM.

https://www.geneva.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12162024-2459