City Council

GENEVA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 2013 CALL TO ORDER The May 6, 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, Dean Kilburg, Craig Maladra, Richard Marks, Ron Singer, Dawn Vogelsberg. Aldermen absent: None. Also attending: City Atty. Charles Radovich, City Administrator Mary McKittrick, Asst. City Administrator/Dir. of Administrative Services Stephanie Dawkins, Public Works Director Dan Dinges, Economic Development Director Ellen Divita, Community Development Director Dick Untch, Police Chief Steve Mexin. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Ben Cuscaden, celebrating his tenth birthday today. OATH OF OFFICE FOR OFFICIALS Mayor Burns introduced the Honorable Judith Brawka, Chief Judge, Illinois 16th Judicial District. Judge Brawka said a few words regarding the importance of local elections. She then administered the oath of office to the following elected and re-elected public officials: Mike Bruno, First Ward Alderman; Richard Marks, Second Ward Alderman; Donald B. Cummings Jr., Second Ward Alderman; Dawn Vogelsberg, Third Ward Alderman; Ron Singer, Fourth Ward Alderman; Lynn P. Landberg, City Clerk; Patrick J. McQueeny, City Treasurer; and Kevin R. Burns, Mayor. PUBLIC HEARING, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS Approve Mayor’s Reappointment of City Officials for FY2013-14 Mayor Burns presented the following city officials for FY2013-14 appointment: Mary L. McKittrick City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins Director of Admin. Services/Asst. City Administrator Dan Dinges Director of Public Works Steve Mexin Police Chief Steve Olson Fire Chief Ellen Divita Director of Economic Development Richard B. Untch Director of Community Development Charles A. Radovich City Attorney Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Vogelsberg to approve the Mayor’s appointment of the city officials for FY2013-14. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Brown, Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Singer, Vogelsberg) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED Approve Mayor’s Appointment of Richard Marks as Mayor Pro-Tem Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Vogelsberg to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Richard Marks as Mayor Pro-Tem. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Brown, Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Singer, Vogelsberg) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED 1192 Geneva City Council Meeting May 6, 2013 Proclaim May 5-11, 2013 as “Public Service Recognition Week” Moved by Ald. Vogelsberg, seconded by Ald. Flanagan to proclaim May 5-11, 2013 as “Public Service Recognition Week.” 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. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Brown, Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Singer, Vogelsberg) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED APPROVE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AND LAST REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 15, 2013 Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED APPROVE REPORTS Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED COUNCIL COMMITTEES Committee of the Whole May 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT The following bills were presented for payment: General Fund $105,430.01 Beautification Fund 2,854.70 Tourism Fund 2,177.02 Tri-Com Fund 134,876.58 SSA #1 164.22 General Capital Projects 26,631.33 Infrastructure Capital Projects 190,856.87 Electric 740,056.25 Water/Wastewater 120,023.48 Refuse 21,929.66 Cemetery 3,326.79 Commuter Parking 979.47 Group Dental 9,363.40 Workers Compensation 1,005.95 ____________ Total Funds $1,359,675.73 Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Flanagan that the bills be approved and vouchers prepared. Roll call: 1193 Geneva City Council Meeting May 6, 2013 AYES: 9 (Ald. Brown, Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Singer, Vogelsberg) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS Approve Resolution 2013-50 Awarding Bid and Contract to Advanced Disposal Services Solid Waste Midwest, LLC for Five (5) Year Solid Waste Services Contract in the City of Geneva Moved by Ald. Singer, seconded by Ald. Cummings to approve Res. 2013-50 awarding bid and contract to Advanced Disposal Services Solid Waste Midwest, LLC for a five- year solid waste services contract in the City of Geneva. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Brown, Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Singer, Vogelsberg) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2013-16 for City Modification of Bond Issuance of $12,000,000 Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds (Northern Illinois Food Bank Project) Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Request from American Legion Post 75 for Use of Public Right-of-Way for Annual Poppy Day Fundraiser May 25, 2013 Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Request from American Legion Post 75 for Use of Public Right-of-way for Memorial Day Ceremonies May 27, 2013 Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2013-51 Authorizing Execution of First Amendment to Development Economic Incentive and Reimbursement Agreement Between the City of Geneva and ShoDeen, Inc. Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Request from Classic Car Club of America for Use of Public Parking Lot at Northwest Corner of River and James May 9, 2013 Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Request by Chamber of Commerce for Art Fair July 27-28, 2013 Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED 1194 Geneva City Council Meeting May 6, 2013 Approve Resolution 2013-52 Authorizing Execution of Labor Contract with Utility Dynamics in the Amount of $482,141.02 for Underground Electric Relocation Contract 2013-14 Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2013-53 Awarding Professional Services Agreement to Stanley Consultants Inc. in the Amount of $88,300 for Geneva Business Park 2 Substation Relay Upgrade Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2013-54 Authorizing Bid Award for 2013-14 Underground Cable Replacement Materials to HD Supply in the Amount of $48,727.28 Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2013-17 Amending Title 9, Chapter 1, Article A (Service, Rates, and Charges) of the Geneva City Code Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance2013-18 Amending Title 5 (Health & Sanitation), Chapter 2, Section 5-2-3 (Collection Charges) of the Geneva City Code Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2013-55 Authorizing Contract for Street Sweeping Services to Hoving Clean Sweep LLC for 2013 and 2014 Season in the Amount of $69,240 Per Year with Two (2) Year Additional Option for 2015 and 2016 Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Recommend Acceptance of FY2012-13 Fourth Quarter Goals Status Report Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS National Historic Preservation Month Photo Contest Dir. Untch explained that the National Trust for Historic Preservation has designated May as National Preservation Month. This year’s theme is “See It. Save It. Celebrate It.” The City is participating by sponsoring a photo contest. Participants are invited to submit two photos: one of a historic or iconic structure in Geneva, and the other of a particular detail or aspect of that structure. Contest details are on the City’s website. Gardenology Festival May 18 Dir. Divita invited everyone to participate in the Gardenology Festival on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Geneva downtown merchants. 1195 Geneva City Council Meeting May 6, 2013 Call for Geneva Beautification Spring Plantings Ald. Flanagan called for volunteers to assist with Geneva Beautification’s spring planting in downtown Geneva on Saturday, May 18. Volunteers will meet at the Post Office at 8 a.m. Dedication of Prairie State Energy Campus Ald. Kilburg said that this past week he attended the dedication of the Prairie State Energy Campus. He said that it was a very positive and encouraging experience. He read remarks delivered by Peter DeQuattro, President and CEO of the facility. Ald. Kilburg recognized Electric Div. Supt. Mike Buffington for his efforts over the years in the development of the Prairie State facility. Comments by Council and Mayor Burns Mayor Burns invited the newly sworn Council members to say a few words if they wished. Ald. Bruno said he looks forward to serving with the current Council members. Mayor Burns then made a few comments in which he recognized the many persons who serve in appointed roles as well as the professional staffs of all public bodies serving Geneva. He acknowledged the work of the city staff, which implements the direction given it by the City Council. He also thanked his family and friends for their support. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, moved by Ald. Singer, seconded by Ald. Marks to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting. Carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. ________________________ Lynn P. Landberg, City Clerk 1196