City Council

GENEVA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 2013 CALL TO ORDER The May 20, 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, Mike Bruno, 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, Public Works Director Dan Dinges, Economic Development Director Ellen Divita, Water Division Supervisor Mike Martens. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by the Dantino family. PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS Approve Mayor’s Appointment of Fifth Ward Alderman (Two-Year Term) Prior to consideration of the Fifth Ward aldermanic appointment, Mayor Burns recognized Nancy Dantino and family. Her husband, Ralph Dantino, served as Fifth Ward Alderman until his death in February 2013. Mayor Burns expressed his gratitude for Ald. Dantino’s contributions as a Councilman and elsewhere. Also saying a few words of remembrance were Ald. Kilburg and Ald. Flanagan. The Mayor then presented Ms. Dantino and her family with a commemorative clock, which included a photo and inscription. Ms. Dantino thanked the Mayor and Council. The Dantino family received a round of applause. Mayor Burns then presented Tom Simonian as his appointee for Fifth Ward Alderman, explaining why he selected Mr. Simonian. Moved by Ald. Maladra, seconded by Ald. Vogelsberg to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Tom Simonian to a two-year term as Fifth Ward Alderman. Roll call: AYES: 7 (Ald. Brown, Cummings, Flanagan, Maladra, Marks, Singer, Vogelsberg) NAYS: 2 (Ald. Bruno, Kilburg) MOTION CARRIED Ald. Bruno and Ald. Kilburg said they voted “nay” not because they objected to Mr. Simonian but because they felt the selection process lacked transparency. Oath of Office – Fifth Ward Alderman City Clerk Landberg administered the oath of office to Mr. Simonian, who then took his seat on the City Council. Ald. Maladra questioned the assertion that the aldermanic selection process lacked transparency. He cited the announcements made during the process, saying that it was designed to be transparent. Ald. Bruno explained that he did not know how many candidates were being considered nor did he see any of the resumes, saying he had difficulty voting for the recommended appointee when information was not supplied on the other candidates. Ald. Brown welcomed Ald. Simonian, saying he served with him on the Community Chest board and that Ald. Simonian always had worthwhile opinions and ideas. Oath of Office for Firefighter Robert Moore Mayor Burns called Firefighter Robert Moore forward, providing background information on FF Moore. Clerk Landberg administered the oath. Mayor Burns then 1192 Geneva City Council Meeting May 20, 2013 presented FF Moore with the firefighter’s badge. He received a round of applause. Approve Mayor’s Reappointments to City Boards and Commissions Mayor Burns presented the following city board and commission members for reappointment: ETHICS COMMISSION David Creighton CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Douglas Holzrichter Carolyn Hill Kent Gallagher TRI CITY AMBULANCE Ald. Ron Singer Ald. Richard Marks PLAN COMMISSION Dave Rogers John Mead Joel Erickson Scott Stocking E.S.D.A. Scott Spencer, Coordinator ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Brian Kay Tom Burgess HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Scott Roy Nanette Andersson Kurt Wehrmeister STRATEGIC PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION Robert Backus Mark Brault Zac Ploppert FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION Arnold Northrup Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve the Mayor’s reappointments to the City Boards and Commissions. Roll call: AYES: 10 (Ald. Brown, Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Simonian, Singer, Vogelsberg) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED Recognize Water Division Supervisor Mike Martens for American Water Works Association “Meritorious Service Award” American Water Works Assn. President-Elect John Donahue, who also is the former superintendent of water and wastewater for the City of Geneva, provided background on 1193 Geneva City Council Meeting May 20, 2013 the “Meritorious Service Award” and its criteria. Reading from Supervisor Marten’s nominating citation, Mr. Donahue stated that Supervisor Marten consistently improved his knowledge and understanding of water and wastewater operations and is now in charge of the City’s state-of-the-art water treatment facility. Mayor Burns and Mr. Donahue presented Supervisor Martens with his award, who expressed his appreciation. He received a round of applause. Proclaim May 19-25 as Public Works Week in the City of Geneva Moved by Ald. Flanagan, seconded by Ald. Marks to proclaim May 19-25 as Public Works Week in the City of Geneva. 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. Brown, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented. Roll call: AYES: 10 (Ald. Brown, Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Simonian, Singer, Vogelsberg) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 6, 2013 Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED APPROVE REPORTS Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED COUNCIL COMMITTEES Committee of the Whole May 28, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT The following bills were presented for payment: General Fund $158,582.76 Cultural Arts Fund 288.70 Beautification Fund 200.00 Tourism Fund 2,078.46 Tri-Com Fund 3,014.56 Mental Health Fund 180.00 SSA #1 318.07 SSA #9 1,378.00 SSA #11 17,899.95 SSA #16 8,766.50 Debt Service Fund 107,212.50 General Capital Projects 23,100.63 Infrastructure Capital Projects 28,498.02 Prairie Green 14,400.00 TIF #2 3,568.92 1194 Geneva City Council Meeting May 20, 2013 Electric 2,495,197.01 Water/Wastewater 211,072.66 Refuse 2,170.19 Cemetery 4,120.00 Commuter Parking 3,897.88 Group Dental 6,349.40 Workers Compensation 55,422.00 ____________ Total Funds $3,147,716.21 Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Flanagan that the bills be approved and vouchers prepared. Roll call: AYES: 10 (Ald. Brown, Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Simonian, Singer, Vogelsberg) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS Approve Resolution 2013-57 Authorizing Bid Award and Contract to Insituform Technologies USA LLC in the Amount of $113,785.00 for 2013 CIPP Sanitary Sewer Lining Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2013-58 Authorizing Execution of One-Year Contract with A.I.D. for Victim Services Assistance Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2013-59 Authorizing Bid Award and Contracts for Annual Purchase of Transformers and Switchgear Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2013-60 Authorizing Bid Award and Contracts for Annual Purchase of Cable (see Exhibit B) Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2013-61 Rejecting the January 31, 2013 Bids for Third Level of Commuter Parking Facility Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Request by Multisport Madness Kids, Inc. for Triathalon May 26, 2013 Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED 1195 Geneva City Council Meeting May 20, 2013 Approve Request by Tour de Cure for Use of Four (4) Water Street Public Parking Spaces June 9, 2013 Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2013-62 Supporting CMAP Assistance for Planning Regarding Multi-Community Housing Plan and Authorize Execution of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Geneva and CMAP for Planning Assistance Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Comments from Ald. Simonian Ald. Simonian thanked Ald. Maladra and Ald. Vogelsberg for recommending him and to Mayor Burns for appointing him to his new position. He said he looks forward to fulfilling his duties and working with the City Council and city staff. Recognize Presence of Iowa Basketball Player Aaron White Ald. Kilburg noted the presence of University of Iowa basketball player Aaron White in the audience. Mr. White was the guest of Grace Burns, a student at Iowa and the mayor’s daughter. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting. Carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. ________________________ Lynn P. Landberg, City Clerk 1196