City Council

GENEVA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 19, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The May 19, 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: Mike Bruno, Don Cummings, Dorothy Flanagan, Dean Kilburg, Craig Maladra, Richard Marks, Mary Seno, Tom Simonian, Ron Singer. Aldermen absent: Chuck Brown. Also attending: City Atty. Charles Radovich, City Administrator Mary McKittrick, Asst. City Administrator/Dir. of Administrative Services Stephanie Dawkins, Economic Development Director Ellen Divita, Community Development Director Dick Untch, Preservation Planner Michael Lambert. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS 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 Mary Ann Diggory Alexia Monaco Jan Schmuckal TRI CITY AMBULANCE Ald. Ron Singer Ald. Richard Marks ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Gary DuChesne E.S.D.A. Scott Spencer, Coordinator ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Patrick Neary David Quillen Paul Ruby STRATEGIC PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION Leslie Juby Barbara Merrill FIRE AND POLICE PENSION BOARD Tom Dahl Patrick McQueeny Moved by Ald. Maladra, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve the Mayor’s reappointments to city boards and commissions. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED 1303 Geneva City Council Meeting May 19, 2014 Recognize Outgoing Board and Commission Members Mayor Burns recognized the following outgoing board and commission members for their service. Each received a commemorative gift. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Dave Gemellaro – 2011-2014 Tom Wright – 2011-2013 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Mike Bruno – 2001-2013 MENTAL HEALTH BOARD Vicky Davidson-Bell – 2002-2014 Lisa Schoedel – 2010-2014 STRATEGIC PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Anna Dispensa – 2012-2014 Geetha Lingham – 2012-2014 Jeff Walsman – 2011-2014 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Bob Terry – 1991-2013 Recognize Creators of Artistic Bike Stand Tim Vetang, chair of the Cultural Arts Commission, introduced Prof. Weston Lambert (Tulane University) and his associate, who were commissioned to create a sculptural glass-and-steel bike stand to be installed on Third St. Prof. Lambert described the technical execution of the bike stand. Approve Mayor’s Appointment of Pranita Sarangabany to Strategic Plan Advisory Committee Moved by Ald. Singer, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the appointment of Pranita Sarangabany to the Strategic Plan Advisory Committee. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED Presentation of 2014 Historic Preservation Awards Preservation Planner Michael Lambert introduced the winners of the 2014 Historic Preservation Photo Contest. Winners were Tom Shockey, first and third place; and Elizabeth Knebel, second place. Planner Lambert then presented the 2014 Preservation Awards to the following: EXTERIOR RENOVATION Fargo Theater Building – Carol Boose, owner; Joe Stanton, trustee EXTERIOR RENOVATION & ADDITION 522 James Street – Jason & Johanna Patterson, owners EXTERIOR PRESERVATION William Conant House – Dr. John R. Cook, DDS, owner; Joe McMahon, McMahon Builders Henry Bennett House – Eugene & Sally Ruark, owners Hull-Howell Building – Bonnie Byrne, owner; Kim Zachary, Artemisia Mgr. 1304 Geneva City Council Meeting May 19, 2014 WINDOW PRESERVATION Walter-Conant House – Kevin & Lisa Doherty, owner P.D. Hoyt House – Patricia Maclachlan, owner; Jack O’Connell, Paul Davis Restorations ADAPTIVE USE 515 Hamilton St. – Joe Stanton, owner EXTERIOR/ADAPTIVE USE Geneva Bank & Trust Tri-City Garage – Mike Simon, owner; Dan Marshall, Marshall Architects; Bob Rasmussen, JRD Development Patten House – Nancy Luyten, owner; Jay Barry, JB Enterprises; Scott McNee Mayor Burns presented all of the award recipients with certificates of recognition. Proclaim May 18-24 as Public Works Week in the City of Geneva Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to proclaim May 18-24 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. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 5, 2014 Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED APPROVE REPORTS Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED COUNCIL COMMITTEES Committee of the Whole May 27, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT The following bills were presented for payment: General Fund $107,123.64 Cultural Arts Fund 1,954.20 SPAC Fund 408.07 Beautification Fund 182.50 Tourism Fund 7,837.00 Tri‐Com Fund 102,013.91 SSA #1 8,540.61 1305 Geneva City Council Meeting May 19, 2014 SSA #9 1,570.20 Debt Service Fund 107,012.50 General Capital Projects 329,146.25 Infrastructure Capital Projects 4,950.51 Prairie Green 7,176.60 TIF #2 10,068.98 Electric 2,588,122.63 Water/Wastewater 81,533.11 Refuse 29,910.26 Cemetery 3,150.00 Commuter Parking 5,199.43 Group Dental 4,874.50 Workers Compensation 1,167.00 Utility Refunds 155.79 ____________ Total Funds $3,402,097.69 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Flanagan that the bills be approved and vouchers prepared. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS Approve Issuance of Class E-6 Liquor Licenses to Geneva Chamber for Swedish Days Craft Beer Tent June 19-22, 2014; Geneva Arts Fair July 26, 2014; Festival of the Vine September 5-7, 2014 Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Special Event Application from Geneva Chamber of Commerce for Arts Fair July 26, 2014 Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Special Event Application from Geneva Concours d’Elegance Events August 24, 2014 Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2014-12 Amending Title 4, Chap. 2 (Liquor Control) Adding One (1) Class C-4 Wine and Beer Bar Liquor License (Chilled Palette at 500 S. Third Street) Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2014-30 Authorizing Purchase of Three (3) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Units and Eight (8) Portable Radios at a Cost Not to Exceed $25,600.00 Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED 1306 Geneva City Council Meeting May 19, 2014 Approve Resolution 2014-31 Authorizing Purchase of 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe for Fire Department Operations Vehicle at a Cost Not to Exceed $34,000.00 Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2014-13 Amending Title 7, Chap. 1 (Traffic Code), Section 7-1-2 (Illinois Vehicle Code) and Section 7-1-3B and 3C (Violations; Penalty) Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2014-32 Authorizing Execution of Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement for the Existence and Formation of Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System by Intergovernmental Cooperation Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2014-33 Authorizing Publication of Updated City of Geneva Zoning Map Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2014-34 Extending Conditional Site Plan Approval Related to Parking Lot Expansion at 2202 Gary Lane (Martin Farm Holdings) Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2014-35 Authorizing Purchase of Polydyne Polymer for Wastewater Treatment Plant at a Cost of $1.05 Per Pound Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2014-36 Authorizing Bid Award and Purchase of Cable for FY2014- 15 Cable Replacement Project as Presented Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2014-37 Authorizing Purchase of Ford Fusion Hybrid Through Illinois Joint Purchase Program in the Amount of $23,423.00 for Electric Division Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2014-38 Declaring Surplus Property for 2001Ford Taurus Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2014-39 Authorizing Execution of First Amendment to Joint Use Pole Agreement Between the City of Geneva and AT&T Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED 1307 Geneva City Council Meeting May 19, 2014 Approve Resolution 2014-40 Authorizing Bid Award and Purchase of Transformers and Switchgear for FY2014-15 as Presented Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2014-41 Authorizing Execution of Ride in Kane Program Agreement Effective May 2014 through June 2016, Subject to Approved Funds Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Acceptance of FY2013-14 4th Quarter Goals Status Report Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Ald. Marks Congratulated for Son’s Military Commission Ald. Singer congratulated Ald. Marks and his family on the occasion of his son being commissioned a second lieutenant in the armed forces. Thanks for Geneva Beautification Volunteers; Yield to Third St. Pedestrians Ald. Flanagan thanked all of the Geneva Beautification volunteers who helped plant flowers in the public beds over the weekend. She also asked that motorists yield to pedestrians crossing Third St., reminding them that it is the law. 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 7:58 p.m. ________________________ Lynn P. Landberg, City Clerk 1308