City Council

GENEVA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The October 6, 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: CityAdministrator Mary McKittrick, Asst. City Administrator/Dir. of Administrative Services Stephanie Dawkins, Public Works Director Richard Babica, Economic Development Director Ellen Divita, Community Development Director Dick Untch, Police Chief Steve Mexin, Fire Chief Steve Olson, Information Technologies Manager Peter Collins. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS Approve Mayor’s Appointment of Jennifer McMahon to Fire and Police Commission Moved by Ald. Singer, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Jennifer McMahon to the Fire and Police Board. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED Approve Mayor’s Appointment of Tim Lynch to Economic Development Commission Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Tim Lynch to the Economic Development Commission. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED Mr. Lynch said he felt privileged to serve on the Economic Development Commission. Recognize ESDA Volunteer Dale Warfel on 30 Years of Service Mayor Burns asked Mr. Warfel to come forward. Mr. Walfel introduced his family, then recounted some of his experiences over his 30 years with ESDA, including encounters with severe weather. He also spoke to the many Geneva festivals where he was on duty. Mayor Burns presented Mr. Warfel with a Certificate of Appreciation, after which Mr. Warfel received a standing ovation. Proclaim Oct. 5 – 11 as Fire Prevention Week Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Cummings to proclaim Oct. 5-11 as Fire Prevention Week. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED “Picture-Perfect Community” Program Calling attention to the slide program appearing on the Council Chambers’ screens, Admin. McKittrick explained that it was titled “Geneva – a Picture-Perfect Community,” prepared by Communications Coordinator Kevin Stahr. She explained that during the 2013-14 severe winter, Coordinator Stahr, in order break the monotony and lighten the situation, asked residents to submit personal winter photos. She said the photos were posted on the City’s website and received an enthusiastic response. The popularity of the program, she added, has resulted in an ongoing seasonal program of requesting resident photos that showcase why people love living in Geneva. She said the photos, which can be submitted via smart phones, provide another way for the City to interface with the residents and utilize the City’s social media. 1350 Geneva City Council Meeting October 6, 2014 State Representative Candidate Mayor Burns recognized Valerie Burd, who earlier distributed copies of “A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving the Fox River,” published by her and her husband through their media company. She also is running for state representative in the fiftieth district. Department Report Presentation: Information Systems/Administrative Services IT Mgr. Collins gave a presentation developed by him and IT Technician Mitch Radman. He first covered the scope of the Information Technologies Division’s responsibilities. He then addressed recent projects, including migration to the New World software and development of the City’s new website among others. He then moved on to upcoming projects, including upgrading older equipment and continued City program development for channel 10. He said the most immediate project is to establish a redundant fiber path to the eastside fire station. He concluded with an overview of the division. He then took questions. Questions involved lag time on airing rebroadcasts of city meetings, the agreement with the school district in sharing IT resources, the possibility of cable competition in Geneva, and protective measures to prevent cyber terrorism. IT Mgr. Collins also discussed recent technical upgrades in Council Chambers. 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. Singer 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 SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 AND SPECIAL MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED APPROVE REPORTS Moved by Ald. Marks, 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 October 13, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT The following bills were presented for payment: General Fund $152,446.94 Cultural Arts Fund 175.00 Tourism Fund 6,524.86 Tri‐Com Fund 21,647.05 Mental Health Fund 202.50 1351 Geneva City Council Meeting October 6, 2014 SSA #1 2,696.36 SSA #4 2,397.78 SSA #5 1,389.34 SSA #7 419.48 SSA #9 214.68 SSA #18 239.94 SSA #23 152.32 SSA #26 869.00 General Capital Projects 58,496.12 Infrastructure Capital Projects 537,629.73 Prairie Green 8,540.00 TIF #2 68,322.94 Electric 1,043,631.77 Water/Wastewater 84,965.00 Refuse 28,532.12 Cemetery 2,962.75 Commuter Parking 158,085.94 Group Dental 8,134.14 Utility Refunds 6,108.35 Restricted Police Fines 221.74 ____________ Total Funds $2,195,005.85 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 Ordinance 2014-29 Delnor Community Hospital Planned Unit Development Update #15, Ratifying Staff Approval of East Lawn, Pond, and Site Signage Enhancements Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2014-73 Awarding Bid and Contract to Glenbrook Excavating and Concrete Inc. in the Amount of $72,205.00 for 2nd Street Alley Improvements Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2014-74 Awarding Bid and Contract to Steward Spreading in the Amount of $153,748.00 for 2014-2016 Biosolids Disposal by Land Application Program Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2014-75 Authorizing Professional Services Agreement with ESI Consultants Ltd. in the Amount Not to Exceed $28,650.00 for Route 31 Water Main Replacement Design Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED 1352 Geneva City Council Meeting October 6, 2014 Approve Resolution 2014-76 Approving the Geneva Housing Policy Plan and Sub- Regional Recommendations as Contained in the “Homes for a Changing Region” Plan for the Central Fox Valley Sub-Region Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES, PETITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND BID AWARDS Approve Resolution 2014-77 Appointing Hal Wright, Director and Richard Babica, Alternate Director as the City of Geneva’s Representatives to the Northern Illinois Municipal Power Agency Board Moved by Ald. Flanagan, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve Res. 2014-77 appointing Hal Wright, director and Richard Babica, alternate director as the City of Geneva’s representatives to the Northern Illinois Municipal Power Agency Board. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Mayor Burns pointed out that this is homecoming week at Geneva High School. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Seno to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting. Carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. ________________________ Lynn P. Landberg, City Clerk 1353