City Council

GENEVA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 15, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The December 15, 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, Don Cummings, Dorothy Flanagan, Dean Kilburg, Craig Maladra, Richard Marks, Mary Seno, Tom Simonian, Ron Singer. Aldermen absent: None. Also attending: City Atty. Charles Radovich, City Administrator Mary McKittrick, Asst. City Administrator/Dir. of Administrative Services Stephanie Dawkins, Public Works Director Richard Babica, Economic Development Director Cathleen Tymoszenko, Information Technologies Manager Peter Collins. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Boy Scouts from Troop 37. PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS Introduction of Illinois State District 65 Representative Steve Andersson Mayor Burns introduced State Representative-Elect Steve Andersson (65th Dist.). A Geneva resident and long-active in community government, Mr. Andersson said he hoped to open a dialog with Geneva city officials, adding that he is particularly interested in working for local government and convincing state legislators to have greater recognition of local governmental bodies. He cited unfunded mandates as an example of an area needing change. He encouraged city officials to make known their needs and concerns to him and to keep him accountable if ever he is inconsistent in his support of local government. Comments from Council members included Ald. Brown suggesting that Mr. Andersson consider forming a Metro West Council of Government caucus in Springfield. Ald. Maladra asked as to the status of the Municipal Authority Modernization Act (“home rule lite”). Ald. Kilburg encouraged Mr. Andersson to investigate expanding the sales tax base to include consumer services, especially in the area of e-commerce. Mr. Andersson responded to each comment. Mayor Burns then presented Mr. Andersson with framed Geneva City Hall centennial posters for his Springfield and Geneva offices. Presentation of 2014 Strategic Planning Goals Session Report – Patty Gentrup, Novak Consulting Ms. Gentrup recapped the strategic planning workshop from last month and briefly summarized the results of that meeting. She reviewed the seven visions brought forward and the priority goals relating to those visions. She also discussed long-term and short- term goals. She noted that the strategic plan goals will provide input in the development of the city budget. 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. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented. Roll call: AYES: 10 (Ald. Brown, Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Seno, Simonian, Singer) 1380 Geneva City Council Meeting December 15, 2014 NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 1, 2014 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED APPROVE REPORTS Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED COUNCIL COMMITTEES Committee of the Whole January 12, 2015 OTHER ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE Accept Strategic Plan Goals Session Report from November 7, 2014 Moved by Ald. Maladra, seconded by Ald. Bruno to accept the Strategic Plan Goals Session Report from November 7, 2014. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT The following bills were presented for payment: General Fund $71,837.16 Cultural Arts Fund 541.46 Beautification Fund 327.90 Tourism Fund 1,290.00 Tri‐Com Fund 3,095.36 SSA #1 241.71 SSA #4 1,198.89 SSA #5 694.67 SSA #7 209.74 SSA #9 107.34 SSA #16 10,698.96 SSA #18 119.97 SSA #23 76.16 SSA #26 434.50 Debt Service Fund 120,700.00 General Capital Projects 11,435.20 Infrastructure Capital Projects 162,088.15 Electric 2,325,839.59 Water/Wastewater 463,621.30 Refuse 192,804.63 Cemetery 3,705.25 Commuter Parking 8,605.16 Group Dental 10,553.80 Utility Refunds 1,507.95 Restricted Police Fines 427.18 ____________ Total Funds $3,392,162.03 Moved by Ald. Brown, seconded by Ald. Flanagan that the bills be approved and vouchers prepared. Roll call: 1381 Geneva City Council Meeting December 15, 2014 AYES: 10 (Ald. Brown, Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS Approve Ordinance 2014-33 Proposing Enlargement of Boundary of Special Service Area #16 and Setting of Public Hearing for January 20, 2015 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2014-95 Authorizing Repairs to Wastewater Plant Centrisys Centrifuge with Centrisys at a Cost Not to Exceed $50,000.00 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Request by Walsh Construction to Allow Sunday Construction Work for Third Street Parking Deck Modification Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2014-34 for the General 2014 Levy in the Amount of $4,815,183 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2014-35 for the Levy and Assessment of 2014 Taxes for Special Service Area #1 in the Amount of $177,000.00 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2014-36 for the Levy and Assessment of 2014 Taxes for Special Service Area #4 in the Amount of $11,950.00 (Randall Square) Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2014-37 for the Levy and Assessment of 2014 Taxes for Special Service Area #5 in the Amount of $8,495.00 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2014-38 for the Levy and Assessment of 2014 Taxes for Special Service Area #7 in the Amount of $2,750.00 (Blackberry) Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2014-39 for the Levy and Assessment of 2014 Taxes for Special Service Area #9 in the Amount of $3,000.00 (Geneva Knolls) Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED 1382 Geneva City Council Meeting December 15, 2014 Approve Ordinance 2014-40 for the Levy and Assessment of 2014 Taxes for Special Service Area #11 in the Amount of $53,000.00 (Eagle Brook) Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2014-41 for the Levy and Assessment of 2014 Taxes for Special Service Area #16 in the Amount of $154,000.00 (Fisher Farms) Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2014-42 for the Levy and Assessment of 2014 Taxes for Special Service Area #18 in the Amount of $1,460.00 (Wildwood) Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2014-43 for the Levy and Assessment of 2014 Taxes for Special Service Area #23 in the Amount of $1,060.00 (Sunset Meadows) Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2014-44 for the Levy and Assessment of 2014 Taxes for Special Service Area #26 in the Amount of $7,100.00 (Westhaven Residential) Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Conversation with Troop 37 Boy Scouts Mayor Burns spoke briefly with the Troop 37 Scouts, who were in attendance as part of the requirements for their citizenship merit badges. City’s Public Service Informational Video Program Admin. McKittrick called attention to the City’s series of public service videos that inform the public as to the City’s programs and services. Called “At Your Service,” the videos can be viewed on the City’s website and on the Geneva Broadcast Network, and have been made available on the City’s YouTube channel and shared on Facebook, Twitter, Geneva Mail and the City Newsletter. She explained that the videos are based on city departmental PowerPoint presentations and edited by Communications Coordinator Kevin Stahr. Most recent videos cover the leaf removal program and the services provided by the Electric Div. IT Mgr. Peter Collins then demonstrated how one can link to the videos via the City’s website. Admin. McKittrick asked the public to submit any ideas as to future subjects. Regarding one of the videos on snow removal, Scout Tommy Antonson asked if city snowplows could better service side streets, such as the one on which he lives. Dir. Babica said that the City attempts to service all streets as soon as possible, but that more severe storms can tax the City’s crews and equipment. 1383 Geneva City Council Meeting December 15, 2014 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, moved by Ald. Simonian, seconded by Ald. Marks to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting. Carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. ________________________ Lynn P. Landberg, City Clerk 1384