Kane County Reporter

City of Geneva City Council met Sept. 2

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, Larry Furnish, Dean Kilburg, Brad Kosirog, William Malecki, Amy Mayer, Jeff Palmquist, Martha Paschke, Mark Reinecke.

Mayor Kevin Burns, City Clerk Vicki Kellick.

Elected Officials attending by video or teleconference: Richard Marks.

Elected Officials absent: None.

Others Present: Acting City Administrator Benjamin McCready, City Attorney Ron Sandack, Electric Division Superintendent Aaron Holton, Streets Superintendent Dan Javed, Water Division Superintendent Bob VanGyseghem, Public Works Director Rich Babica, Economic Development Director Cathleen Tymoszenko, Fire Chief Michael Antenore.

Others attending by video or teleconference: None.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Burns invited Jim Dillow, Jerry Vasquz-Castro, and Ricky Gomez to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS

Consider Mayor’s Appointment of Mike Riebe to the Historic Preservation

Commission; Julie Purcell and Sarah Ricchio to the Mental Health Board

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

AYES: 9 (Bowring, Furnish, Kilburg, Kosirog, Malecki, Mayer, Palmquist, Paschke, Reinecke)

ABSENT: 1 (Marks)

NAYS: 0

Introduce Electric Lineman Jim Dillow and Utility Locators Jerry Vasquez-Castro and Ricky Gomez

Mayor Burns welcomed Jim Dillow. Mr. Dillow has been with the city for 2 weeks and worked as an electric lineman for 24 years before coming to Geneva. He was born and raised in Kansas and moved here from Rugby, North Dakota to be closer to his family.

Mayor Burns then welcomed Jerry Vasquez-Castro who has been with the city since April. He grew up in LA County near Pasadena before moving to the area and attending West Aurora High School and Waubonsee Community College. He recently got engaged.

Mayor Burns also welcomed Ricky Gomez. Mr. Gomez is also a West Aurora graduate where he played football. He also played soccer at Waubonsee. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

Mayor Burns noted that Item 10(a) would be removed from the agenda as it was included in error.

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 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FROM JULY 28, 2025 AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FROM AUGUST 18, 2025

REPORTS (N/A)

*COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS

*Approve Resolution No. 2025-101 Authorizing Acceptance of the 2025

Employee Benefit Plan Renewal Effective November 1, 2025.

*Approve Resolution No. 2025-102 Authorizing the Purchase of Fire Dept.

Personal Protective Clothing from W.S. Darley & Company in the Amount of $38,820.

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

AYES: 9 (Bowring, Furnish, Kilburg, Kosirog, Malecki, Mayer, Palmquist, Paschke, Reinecke)

ABSENT: 1 (Marks)

NAYS: 0

MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT: $2,454,050.03

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

AYES: 9 (Bowring, Furnish, Kilburg, Kosirog, Malecki, Mayer, Palmquist, Paschke, Reinecke)

ABSENT: 1 (Marks)

NAYS: 0

PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, OTHER ITEMS

Consider Resolution No. 2025-103 Approving an Interconnection Agreement with Public Storage Institutional Fund for the 38kW Solar Powered Generator Facility Installed at 1040 E. State Street.

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

On a question by Ald. Paschke, Supt. Holton stated that avoiding the cost rate will not count against the 2,000 Kw system.

AYES: 9 (Bowring, Furnish, Kilburg, Kosirog, Malecki, Mayer, Palmquist, Paschke, Reinecke)

ABSENT: 1 (Marks)

NAYS: 0

Consider Resolution No. 20250-104 Authorizing the Execution of a Drainage and Utility Easement for Parcel 12-03-227-006 at 523 N. First Street.

THIS ITEM REMOVED FROM AGENDA

Consider Resolution No. 2025-105 Approving a Four-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Geneva and the Geneva Professional Firefighters Association Local 4287 (IAFF).

Moved by Ald. Paschke, Seconded by Ald. Malecki.

AYES: 9 (Bowring, Furnish, Kilburg, Kosirog, Malecki, Mayer, Palmquist, Paschke, Reinecke)

ABSENT: 1 (Marks)

NAYS: 0

PUBLIC COMMENT

Geneva Chamber board member Susan Huang stated that the Geneva Arts Fair was attended by 136 artists and is a highly sought-after juried art show. She noted that 19 states were represented including Arizona, Texas, and Utah. Ms. Huang reminded everyone that Festival of the Vine begins at noon on Friday and runs through Sunday at 4:30 pm. There will be 14 restaurants and chefs participating in as food vendors this year. There will be live music, a craft show, carriage rides, and store specials. She encouraged people to volunteer at the event. She also noted that the State of Kane County event will be held on September 30 at 7:30 am at Eagle Brook. Those interested can register at the Chamber website.

NEW BUSINESS

Mayor Burns reminded everyone that history will be made on Wednesday at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm as the first home games of the Geneva High School Flag Football teams will be played.

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 7:27 PM.

https://www.geneva.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09022025-2589