Kane County Reporter

City of Geneva City Council met April 28

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

The Geneva Special 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, Becky Hruby, Dean Kilburg, Brad Kosirog, William Malecki, Richard Marks, Amy Mayer, Martha Paschke.

Mayor Kevin Burns, City Clerk Vicki Kellick.

Elected Officials attending by video or teleconference: None.

Elected Officials absent: Robert Swanson.

Others Present: City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins, Assistant City Administrator Ben McCready, City Attorney Scott Fintzen, Public Works Director Rich Babica, Economic Development Director Cathleen Tymoszenko.

Others attending by video or teleconference: None.

Mayor Burns invited Scout Troop 36 to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS

Mayor Burns welcomed Ald. Hruby to provide remarks as she would be leaving the meeting to attend another engagement. Ald. Hruby thanked everyone for their support during her tenure on the council. She noted that it was an honor to serve and represent the 3rd Ward and was hopeful for its continued success. She stated that she is leaving the 3rd Ward in good hands with Ald. Kilburg.

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.

*REPORTS (n/a)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS

*Approve Resolution No. 2025-40 Authorizing the Purchase of Underground Cable and Material in an Estimated Amount of $221,601.58 through Sourcewell from WESCO/Anixter.

*Approve Resolution No. 2025-41 Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with WBK Engineering in the Amount of $199,199.00 for Phase I Engineering Services for the South Street and South Seventh Street Improvement Project.

*Approve Resolution No. 2025-42 Authorizing the Execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with the State of Illinois for the East State Street Road Project.

*e. Approve Resolution No. 2025-43 Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Bollinger, Lach and Associates in the Amount of $2,265,474.00 for the East State Street Phase III Engineering.

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

Roll call:

AYES: 9 (Bowring, Bruno, Hruby, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, Mayer, Paschke)

ABSENT: 1 (Swanson)

NAYS: 0

MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT: $ 42,946.21.

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

Roll call:

AYES: 8 (Bowring, Bruno, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, Mayer, Paschke)

ABSENT: 2 (Hruby, Swanson)

NAYS: 0

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS

Consider Resolution No. 2025-39 Authorizing the Implementation of an Historic Preservation or Adaptive Reuse Grant Program.

Moved by Ald. Bowring, Seconded by Ald. Mayer.

On a question by Ald. Marks, Admin. Dawkins stated that the program and budget would be evaluated annually so that the Committee could make adjustments as needed. On another question by Ald. Marks, Admin. Dawkins noted that the award agreement through the grant is similar to the AARPA grant agreement.

On another question, Dir. Tymoszenko noted that applicants can keep applying for the program and the budget can be adjusted. Dir. Tymoszenko noted that there are no deadlines for the program as projects continue throughout the year.

On a question by Ald. Kosirog, Dir. Tymoszenko noted that the program would be posted on the city website and in the newsletter. Additionally, staff will be aware of it so that they can pass on the information to the community.

Roll call:

AYES: 8 (Bowring, Bruno, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, Mayer, Paschke)

ABSENT: 2 (Hruby, Swanson)

NAYS: 0

PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS

Consider Resolution No. 2025-44 Authorizing Acceptance of Bids for the Annual Purchase of Transformers from Border State Industries, AR Transformers Inc., United Utility Supply and KLLEN Group American Up to the Budgeted Amount of $800,000.

Moved by Ald. Marks, Seconded by Ald. Bruno.

On a question by Ald. Mayer, Dir. Babica stated that the availability and lead time for transformers is back to nearly pre-COVID levels. The $800,000 buys as many as are needed and if more are required, the department will submit a budget amendment. On another question, Dir. Babica stated that this to replace existing customers’ transformers.

Roll call:

AYES: 8 (Bowring, Bruno, Kilburg, Kosirog, Maladra, Marks, Mayer, Paschke)

ABSENT: 2 (Hruby, Swanson)

NAYS: 0

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Recognize Alderpersons Becky Hruby, Robert Swanson, and Mike Bruno.

Ald. Bruno stated that it has been an honor to serve as alderperson. He noted that it is rewarding and recommends that anyone try it if they have the time to serve. Ald. Bowring stated that she has always found him measured, thoughtful and respectful.

They spoke when she was considering running for alderperson and he provided much information regarding serving.

Ald. Kilburg stated that Ald. Hruby was passionate about issues that were important to her constituents. She held ward meetings and was collaborative. He also stated that Ald. Swanson was well-prepared and did his research on issues before the council. He also brought a business perspective to the council. Ald. Kilburg wished them well.

Ald. Kilburg noted that he serves on the Tri-City Ambulance Committee. Tri-City Ambulance began 30 years ago and provides quality medical care for the community. This is a line item to which Geneva contributes, and the contributions of all communities served total approximately $750,000 annually. He noted that there has been a significant price increase for services provided. While the cost of services varies depending upon the care provided during transport, he noted that TriCities charges total approximately $1,600 while South Elgin’s services cost $4,800.

He wanted the council to be aware of this price discrepancy, especially since the revenue provided by Medicare and Medicaid totals only about $500.

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 7:25 PM.

https://www.geneva.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192025-2532