City Council

GENEVA CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The January 21, 2014 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, Dean Kilburg, Craig Maladra, Richard Marks, Tom Simonian, Ron Singer, Dawn Vogelsberg. Aldermen absent: Don Cummings, Dorothy Flanagan. Also attending: Acting City Attorney Scott Fintzen, City Administrator Mary McKittrick, Public Works Director Dan Dinges, Economic Development Director Ellen Divita, Community Development Director Dick Untch, Police Chief Steve Mexin, Fire Chief Steve Olson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS Approve Mayor’s Appointment of Suzy Shogren to Mental Health Board Moved by Ald. Vogelsberg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Suzy Shogren to the Mental Health Board. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED Ms. Shogren expressed her appreciation. Approve Mayor’s Appointment of Roger Hunz, Sr. to Zoning Board of Appeals Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Brown to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Roger Hunz, Sr. to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED Approve Mayor’s Appointment of William Kerfoot to Zoning Board of Appeals Moved by Ald. Maladra, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the Mayor’s appointment of William Kerfoot to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED Mr. Kerfoot said he is retired and now has the time to serve his community. Ald. Singer said he has always appreciated Mr. Kerfoot’s sense of duty. Presentation on Geneva History Center Fundraiser GHC Executive Dir. Terry Emma explained that the alley between the History Center building and the building to the south will be renovated, thanks to a Kane County Riverboat Grant. As part of the alley upgrade, the History Center will be offering granite pavers that can be engraved to recognize an individual, family or business. Proceeds from the purchase of pavers will benefit the GHC’s new building maintenance fund. Ms. Emma also announced that the History Center will be changing its name to the Geneva History Museum to better define its purpose, and will be celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Third St. location in May. Resident Glorianne Campbell asked as to the procedure for submitting names for the alleyway. Admin. McKittrick answered that there is no contest planned nor has a name been discussed, but anyone wishing to submit a suggestion may submit it to Mayor Burns, who will pass the name on to those involved. 1271 Geneva City Council Meeting January 21, 2014 Economic Development Department Presentation: “Geneva Business 101” Dir. Divita presented the various ways the City communicates with local businesses, noting that some constituents have felt that the City has not communicated well with the business community. She said that the City always shows consistency when applying various codes. She spoke to the Economic Development Department’s published and online information resources. She also called attention to the various face-to-face planning and informational meetings with local businesses. She then discussed the various applicable codes and their importance, concentrating on zoning, building, fire and property maintenance codes. Economic Development Department Presentation: “2013 Special Events Summary” Economic Development Intern Neal Reeves took the Council through the special events approval process, emphasizing the latest changes to the permitting process. He also addressed the categories of special events and cited examples of some of the challenges encountered by the Economic Development Dept. in dealing with special requests. He also went over the information and downloadable permits available on the City’s website. 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. Maladra, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented. Roll call: AYES: 8 (Ald. Brown, Bruno, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Simonian, Singer, Vogelsberg) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 16, 2013 Moved by Ald. Maladra, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED APPROVE REPORTS Moved by Ald. Maladra, 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 January 27, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT The following bills were presented for payment: Bills from January 6, 2014 General Fund $96,420.14 Cultural Arts Fund 1,279.07 SPAC Fund 1,028.83 Tourism Fund 553.51 1272 Geneva City Council Meeting January 21, 2014 Tri-Com Fund 22,706.68 SSA #1 626.76 General Capital Projects 59,242.23 Infrastructure Capital Projects 472,129.09 TIF #2 52,757.52 Electric 760,601.72 Water/Wastewater 360,887.08 Refuse 10,803.81 Cemetery 151.28 Commuter Parking 4,246.28 Group Dental 9,039.80 Utility Refunds 521.68 ____________ Total Funds $1,852,995.48 Bills from January 21, 2014 General Fund $88,120.63 Cultural Arts Fund 224.76 SPAC Fund 500.00 Beautification Fund 75.00 Tourism Fund 4,379.00 Tri-Com Fund 7,438.02 SSA #1 6,896.60 Debt Service Fund 850.00 General Capital Projects 35,318.15 Infrastructure Capital Projects 1,460.94 Prairie Green 6,415.00 TIF #2 77,589.02 Electric 2,759,060.03 Water/Wastewater 525,163.73 Refuse 141.26 Cemetery 1,849.60 Commuter Parking 5,941.23 Group Dental 3,130.20 Workers Compensation 900.00 Utility Refunds 55.37 ____________ Total Funds $3,525,508.54 Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Singer that the bills be approved and vouchers prepared. Roll call: AYES: 8 (Ald. Brown, Bruno, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Simonian, Singer, Vogelsberg) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS Approve Nov. 1, 2013 Strategic Planning Workshop Report Moved by Ald. Maladra, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED 1273 Geneva City Council Meeting January 21, 2014 Approve Res. 2014-01 Authorizing Easement Agreement with Burgess Norton Plant One and Office Building Moved by Ald. Maladra, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Res. 2014-02 Authorizing Bid Award and Contract with Accurate Edge Landscape Service Inc. for 2014 and 2015 Cemetery Landscape Maintenance Moved by Ald. Maladra, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Res. 2014-03 Authorizing Bid Award and Contract with Professional Cemetery Service s for 2014 and 2015 Cemetery Burial Services Moved by Ald. Maladra, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Resignation of Ald. Vogelsberg Ald. Vogelsberg announced that she will be stepping down as alderman in the Third Ward. She cited time constraints, saying that she wished to give someone else with the time and energy a chance to serve. She thanked the City Staff, Admin. McKittrick, her fellow aldermen, Mayor Burns, and her family. Each of the Council members present expressed his gratitude to Ald. Vogelsberg for serving and contributing her insight. On behalf of the City Staff, Admin. McKittrick thanked Ald. Vogelsberg for her support and her respect for the work of the Staff. Mayor Burns noted the many community activities in which Ald. Vogelsberg has been involved prior to her becoming an alderman, including her efforts in heading the public safety referenda that resulted in the building of a new police station and fire station. He presented Ald. Vogelsberg with some mementos of appreciation. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, moved by Ald. Singer, seconded by Ald. Simonian to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting. Carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. ________________________ Lynn P. Landberg, City Clerk 1274