Kane County Reporter

City of Geneva City Council met Jan. 6

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. in the City Hall Council Chambers.

Elected Officials present:

Alderpersons: Anaïs Bowring, Mike Bruno, Brad Kosirog, William Malecki, Richard Marks, Martha Paschke, Robert Swanson.

Mayor Kevin Burns, City Clerk Vicki Kellick.

Elected Officials attending by video or teleconference: Becky Hruby, Amy Mayer.

Elected Officials absent: Dean Kilburg.

Others Present: City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins, Assistant City Administrator Ben McCready, City Attorney Ron Sandack, Water Division Superintendent Bob VanGyseghem, Public Works Director Rich Babica, Community Development Director David DeGroot, Police Chief Eric Passarelli.

Others attending by video or teleconference: None.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Burns invited Seargeant Mark Russo, Officer Dan Yates, Officer Bob Pech, and Officer Sarah Sullivan to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS

Presentation of Life Saving Medals to Sergeant Mark Russo, Officer Dan Yates, Officer Bob Pech, and Officer Sarah Sullivan for Their Actions on October 15, 2024.

Mayor Burns stated that on October 15, 2024, police officers responded to a call of an injured individual who was experiencing a mental health crisis walking on the sidewalk along Randall Rd. The officers attempted to de-escalate the situation to provide aid, but the individual ran into heavy traffic and was nearly hit by vehicles.

The officers followed the individual while disregarding their own safety and were able to secure the person when paramedics arrived. Chief Passarelli presented the life saving medals to the four officers.

Mayor Burns then congratulated Officer Parisi on his 20th anniversary with the department.

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

None.

OMNIBUS AGENDA (OMNIBUS VOTE)

All Items listed with an asterisk (*) 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. All items on the Omnibus Agenda require a simple majority vote unless otherwise indicated.

*APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 16, 2024.

*REPORTS (N/A)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS

*Approve Resolution No. 2025-01 Executing Eighth Amendment to Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Electric Capacity and Energy between WM Illinois Renewable Energy, LLC and City of Geneva.

Moved by Ald. Bruno, Seconded by Ald. Swanson.

AYES: 9 (Bowring, Bruno, Hruby, Kosirog, Malecki, Marks, Mayer, Paschke, Swanson)

ABSENT: 1 (Kilburg)

NAYS: 0

MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT: $2,436,809.72

Moved by Ald. Bruno, Seconded by Ald. Paschke.

AYES: 9 (Bowring, Bruno, Hruby, Kosirog, Malecki, Marks, Mayer, Paschke, Swanson)

ABSENT: 1 (Kilburg)

NAYS: 0

PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Consider Ordinance No. 2025-01 Granting Variations to 1) Reduce the West Side Yard Setback to 1.86 ft. Instead of the Required 6 ft., and 2) to Increase the Allowable Lot Coverage from 45% to 50% for the Property Located at 611 Oakwood Drive, PIN 12-02-326-011 (Lot 142).

Moved by Ald. Bowring, Seconded by Ald. Paschke.

AYES: 9 (Bowring, Bruno, Hruby, Kosirog, Malecki, Marks, Mayer, Paschke, Swanson)

ABSENT: 1 (Kilburg)

NAYS: 0

Consider Resolution No. 2025-02 Ratifying the Emergency Purchase of a Sewer Cleaning Truck Pump and a Sewer Cleaning Truck Rental in the Amount of $54,275.28.

Moved by Ald. Paschke, Seconded by Ald. Kosirog.

AYES: 9 (Bowring, Bruno, Hruby, Kosirog, Malecki, Marks, Mayer, Paschke, Swanson)

ABSENT: 1 (Kilburg)

NAYS: 0

PUBLIC COMMENT

Geneva Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Michael Oleson noted that Restaurant Week will run from Saturday, January 18 through Sunday, January 26. The theme will be “Dine on the Nines” and the 20 participating restaurants will present menu items with a number 9 in the price. No tickets or codes are necessary to enjoy the event.

Geneva resident Debbie Kanarowski stated that she was disappointed and surprised with the recent survey questions she was asked. She stated that while millions of dollars are being asked of citizens, not enough details have been provided to make a decision on the issues. She also wondered why the referendum issues were not decided a long time ago since instead of spending money on special interest items, the City should maintain its foundation first. She asked what Plan B will be if the citizens vote no on the referendum.

NEW BUSINESS

None.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, moved by Ald. Kosirog to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting.

MOTION CARRIED by unanimous voice vote of those present.

The meeting adjourned at 7:21 PM.

https://www.geneva.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01062025-2463