City Council

GENEVA CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2013 CALL TO ORDER The January 22, 2013 meeting of the Geneva City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall by Mayor Kevin Burns. Aldermen present: Chuck Brown, Don Cummings, Dorothy Flanagan, Sam Hill, Dean Kilburg, Craig Maladra, Richard Marks, Ron Singer, Dawn Vogelsberg. Aldermen absent: Ralph Dantino. Also attending: Acting City Atty. Scott Fintzen in the absence of City Atty. Charles Radovich, City Administrator Mary McKittrick, Public Works Director Dan Dinges. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Burns requested a moment of silence for Karin de Marco of Croissy-sur Seine, France, Geneva’s Sister City. Mme de Marco, who passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, was instrumental in bringing Croissy and Geneva together as Sister Cities. Also saying a few words in memory of Mme de Marco were Ald. Brown and former ICEC chair Ernie Mahaffey. The Geneva city flag is being flown at half-staff in her honor. SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS Approve Mayor’s Appointment of Cheryl L. Johnson to the Mental Health Board Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Hill to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Cheryl Johnson to the Mental Health Board. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED OMNIBUS AGENDA All items listed on the Omnibus Agenda are considered to be routine by the Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council member or citizen so requests in which event the item will be removed from the Omnibus (Consent) Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. Moved by Ald. Flanagan, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Brown, Cummings, Flanagan, Hill, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Singer, Vogelsberg) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 17, 2012 Moved by Ald. Flanagan, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED APPROVE REPORTS Moved by Ald. Flanagan, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED COUNCIL COMMITTEES Committee of the Whole January 28, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. 1156 Geneva City Council Meeting January 22, 2013 MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT FOR JANUARY 7, 2013 AND JANUARY 22, 2013 CYCLES The following bills were presented for payment: JANUARY 7, 2013 General Fund $143,748.16 Cultural Arts Fund 407.14 Beautification Fund 100.00 Tourism Fund 6,207.00 Tri-Com Fund 18,300.61 SSA #1 238.80 SSA #4 1,294.00 SSA #5 696.00 SSA #7 239.00 SSA #9 124.00 SSA #18 126.00 SSA #23 79.00 SSA #26 517.00 General Capital Projects 13,940.92 Infrastructure Capital Projects 5,612.75 Electric 441,109.21 Water/Wastewater 414,688.36 Refuse 59.13 Cemetery 100.95 Commuter Parking 181.22 Group Dental 10,758.37 ____________ Total Funds $1,058,527.62 JANUARY 22, 2013 General Fund $57,879.13 Cultural Arts Fund 1,040.00 SPAC Fund 26.97 Tourism Fund 1,464.16 Tri-Com Fund 109,714.45 Mental Health Fund 258.75 SSA #1 76.96 Debt Service Fund 850.00 General Capital Projects 11,271.67 Prairie Green 2,500.00 TIF #2 630.00 Electric 2,685,579.49 Water/Wastewater 42,511.21 Refuse 2,128.25 Cemetery 627.75 Group Dental 5,785.60 Workers Compensation 900.00 ____________ Total Funds $2,923,244.39 Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Hill that the bills be approved and vouchers prepared. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Brown, Cummings, Flanagan, Hill, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Singer, Vogelsberg) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED 1157 Geneva City Council Meeting January 22, 2013 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS Approve Resolution 2013-01 Approving Pilot Test Program of Amiad Filtration System at Water Treatment Facility at a Cost Not to Exceed $19,900.00 Moved by Ald. Flanagan, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2013-02 Authorizing Engineering Agreement with Walter E. Deuchler for River Lane Sewer Flow Monitoring at a Cost Not to Exceed $38,500.00 Moved by Ald. Flanagan, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2013-03 Authorizing Contract with Bollinger, Lach & Associates, Inc. for East State Street Phase II Engineering Services at a Cost Not to Exceed $909,252.52 Moved by Ald. Flanagan, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2013-01 Amending Title 11 of the Geneva City Code, Section 11-12- 3 (General Sign Regulations) and Section 11-12-4 (Permitted Signs in Residential Zoning Districts) Moved by Ald. Flanagan, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Authorize Plan Commission Public Hearing on City-Initiated Text Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Regarding Restriction of Bank and Office Uses in Ground Floor Spaces in B2 Business District Moved by Ald. Flanagan, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2013-04 Authorizing Execution of Easement Agreement with Geneva School District 304 to Bury Electric Lines on West Side of Burgess Field Moved by Ald. Flanagan, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2013-05 Authorizing Bid Award and Purchase of Fire Sprinkler System at Fire Station 2 from Valley Fire Protection LLC in the Amount of $20,800.00 Moved by Ald. Flanagan, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2013-06 Authorizing Budget Amendment in the Amount of $2,800.00 for Fire Station Sprinkler System Purchase Moved by Ald. Flanagan, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2013-07 Authorizing Execution of Parking Lot Lease with First Baptist Church for Temporary Commuter Parking During Third Street Parking Deck Construction Moved by Ald. Flanagan, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED 1158 Geneva City Council Meeting January 22, 2013 Approve Resolution 2013-08 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Illinois Department of Natural Resources for Emerald Ash Borer Reforestation Matching Grant Moved by Ald. Flanagan, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Coultrap School Building Preservation Carolyn Givens, 101 Sandholm St., spoke in opposition to the possible demolition of the former Coultrap school building. She felt the original building has historical significance and should be saved. She called on the City Council to support retention of the building. Mayor Burns explained that the City has offered the School District the insight and counsel of the City Community Development and Historic Preservation Staff in reaching a decision on the disposition of the Coultrap school building. Speaking for himself, he added, however, that the City has never interjected itself into the deliberations or decisions of other local governing bodies. He said individual Council members may have personal opinions regarding the matter. Ald. Vogelsberg reiterated the Mayor’s comments, saying the City cannot take action in a matter where it has no jurisdiction. Ald. Maladra said that in the past the City has taken steps through its historic district designation to protect its historic character, but the Coultrap building is not in a historic district. He advised Ms. Givens to better direct her comments to the School Board. Ald. Brown said that he has talked with school board members as a private citizen, telling them that he hoped some use could be found for the building. He pointed out that the School District and the City have participated in a number of joint ventures, but that the City is careful not to exert its will on other public bodies. Public Works Dept. Recognition Ald. Singer said on behalf of Ald. Flanagan and the residents of Williamsburg Subdivision, he would like to thank the Public Works Dept. for addressing recent icing problems in SSA #5. CLOSED SESSION ON THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC BODY Moved by Ald. Hill, seconded by Ald. Marks that the Council adjourn to Closed Session. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Brown, Cummings, Flanagan, Hill, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Singer, Vogelsberg) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 7:38 p.m. Moved by Ald. Flanagan, seconded by Ald. Hill that the Council return to Open Session. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Brown, Cummings, Flanagan, Hill, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Singer, Vogelsberg) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED The Council returned to Open Session at 8:33p.m. 1159 Geneva City Council Meeting January 22, 2013 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Hill to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting. Carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m. ________________________ Lynn P. Landberg, City Clerk 1160