City Council

GENEVA CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The April 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 Pro Tem Richard Marks, Mayor Kevin Burns being absent. Aldermen present: Chuck Brown, Mike Bruno, Don Cummings, Dorothy Flanagan, Dean Kilburg, Craig Maladra, Richard Marks, Mary Seno, Tom Simonian. Aldermen absent: Ron Singer. Also attending: City Atty. Charles Radovich, City Administrator Mary McKittrick, Asst. City Administrator/Dir. of Administrative Services Stephanie Dawkins, Economic Development Director Ellen Divita. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS Approve Mayor’s Appointment of Daniel Janis and Elizabeth Clements to the Strategic Plan Advisory Committee Ms. Clements provided background on her and said she was glad to be back living in Geneva. Mr. Janis was unable to attend. Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Maladra to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Daniel Janis and Elizabeth Clements to the Strategic Plan Advisory Committee. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Brown, Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Seno, Simonian) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED Proclaim April 25, 2014 as Arbor Day in the City of Geneva Moved by Ald. Flanagan, seconded by Ald. Cummings to proclaim April 25, 2014 as Arbor Day in the City of Geneva. Carried unanimously by voice vote. 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. Cummings, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Brown, Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Seno, Simonian) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED Resident’s Concern Over Third Street Pedestrian Safety Mayor Pro Tem Marks invited resident Brannon Anderson, 328 N. Second St., to step to the podium. Ms. Anderson, who had requested time to speak, asked the Council to consider pedestrian safety improvements on Third St., citing the parked cars along the street that often require pedestrians to step into the street to see traffic before crossing. She suggested having additional yield stanchions and a protected place, e.g., a four-way stop, to cross. Admin. McKittrick said that this is an ongoing problem generating much discussion and many suggestions over the years. She said that a third yield stanchion will be added 1294 Geneva City Council Meeting April 21, 2014 along with greater enforcement and bike patrols, adding that several parking places were eliminated at corners for greater visibility To add stop signs, she said that under state law, the need must be justified, which previous traffic analyses have not supported. She added that tickets cannot legally be issued without first justifying the stop signs. She invited Ms. Anderson to meet with her to discuss ideas and solutions. Several Council members had questions concerning previous proposals or comments concerning the safety issues. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 7, 2014 Moved by Ald. Cummings, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED APPROVE REPORTS Moved by Ald. Cummings, 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 April 28, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT The following bills were presented for payment: General Fund $87,496.65 Cultural Arts Fund 3,716.49 SPAC Fund 1,486.59 Beautification Fund 55.00 Tourism Fund 4,465.00 Tri‐Com Fund 4,012.50 Mental Health Fund 168.75 SSA #1 2,719.89 SSA #4 1,198.89 SSA #5 2,169.67 SSA #7 209.74 SSA #9 107.34 SSA #18 119.97 SSA #23 76.16 SSA #26 434.50 General Capital Projects 18,209.63 Infrastructure Capital Projects 31,417.60 TIF #2 38,474.25 Electric 2,593,121.54 Water/Wastewater 56,688.26 Refuse 8,973.98 Cemetery 4,837.50 Commuter Parking 1,773.94 Group Dental 9,166.00 Workers Compensation 900.00 Utility Refunds 377.24 ____________ Total Funds $2,872,377.08 Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Flanagan that the bills be approved and vouchers prepared. Roll call: 1295 Geneva City Council Meeting April 21, 2014 AYES: 9 (Ald. Brown, Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Seno, Simonian) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS Approve Resolution 2014-17 Authorizing Adoption of Amendments to the City’s Personnel Policy Manual Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve Res. 2014-17 authorizing adoption of amendments to the City’s personnel policy manual. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Brown, Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Seno, Simonian) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2014-18 Authorizing Execution of Construction Contract with S. Patzer & Company for 2014 Third Street Pedestrian Mall Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000.00 Moved by Ald. Cummings, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2014-19 to Bind Coverage for Commercial Insurance Effective April 30, 2014 Moved by Ald. Cummings, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2014-20 to Bind Coverage for Security and Privacy Liability Insurance Effective April 30, 2014 Moved by Ald. Cummings, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve June 28, 2014 Soap Box Derby Special Event Application Moved by Ald. Cummings, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve June 8, 2014 ADA Tour de Cure Special Event Application Moved by Ald. Cummings, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve May 17, 2014 Gardenology Special Event Application Moved by Ald. Cummings, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve July 9, 2014 Geneva Public Library Ice Cream Social Special Event Application Moved by Ald. Cummings, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED 1296 Geneva City Council Meeting April 21, 2014 Approve May 26, 2014 Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast Special Event Application Moved by Ald. Cummings, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve 2014 Swedish Days Special Event Application Moved by Ald. Cummings, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve New World Software Modification/Enhancement in an Amount Not to Exceed $25,000.00 Moved by Ald. Cummings, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2014-21 Authorizing Execution of Professional Services Agreement with Weilandt Legal Services Moved by Ald. Cummings, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS No New Business was heard. CLOSED SESSION ON THE SALE, LEASE, OR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR USE OF THE PUBLIC BODY Moved by Ald.Cummings, seconded by Ald. Kilburg that the Council adjourn to Closed Session. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Brown, Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Seno, Simonian) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 7:27 p.m. Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Bruno that the Council return to Open Session. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Brown, Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Seno, Simonian) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED The Council returned to Open Session at 7:50 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, moved by Ald. Flanagan, seconded by Ald. Simonian to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting. Carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m. ________________________ Lynn P. Landberg, City Clerk 1297