City Council

GENEVA CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 2015 CALL TO ORDER The June 15, 2015 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, Tara Burghart, Don Cummings, Dean Kilburg, Craig Maladra, Richard Marks (arr. 7:21 p.m.), Jim Radecki, Mary Seno, Tom Simonian, Ron Singer. Aldermen absent: None. Also attending: City Atty. Charles Radovich, City Administrator Mary McKittrick, Public Works Director Richard Babica, Economic Development Director Cathleen Tymoszenko, Community Development Director David DeGroot, Preservation Planner Michael Lambert, Administrative Intern Ethan Pierce. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS Approve Mayor’s Appointment of Christine Kautz to the Mental Health Board Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Christine Kautz to the Mental Health Board. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED Approve Mayor’s Appointment of Cathleen Tymoszenko to Director of Economic Development Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Cathleen Tymoszenko to Director of Economic Development. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED Dir. Tymoszenko expressed her appreciation. Presentation to Illinois Municipal Electric Agency Scholarship Recipient Andrew Peruba Ed Cobau, Illinois Municipal Utilities Assn., explained the scholarship essay program and presented the $500 scholarship award and certificate to GHS Senior Andrew Peruba. Mr. Peruba then spoke briefly as to his college plans. He received a round of applause. Presentation of FY2014-15 Annual Report Administrative Intern Ethan Pierce presented the FY2014-15 Annual Report, covering significant projects, activities and accomplishments of the various City departments. Departments covered included the City Administrator’s Office, Administrative Services, Community Development, Economic Development, Fire, Police, and Public Works. Personnel changes also were noted, as well as the passing of employees Cathy Baldwin and Mike Buffington. 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. Ald. Simonian requested that item 11q (Ord. 2015-09) be removed for separate consideration. Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve the Omnibus Agenda as amended. Roll call: AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED 1350 Geneva City Council Meeting June 15, 2015 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 1, 2015 Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED APPROVE REPORTS Moved by Ald. Marks, 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 June 22, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT The following bills were presented for payment: General Fund $68,265.13 Cultural Arts Fund 363.75 SPAC Fund 63.61 Tri‐Com Fund 105,308.24 SSA #1 8,905.36 SSA #4 1,198.89 SSA #5 694.67 SSA #7 209.74 SSA #9 107.34 SSA #18 119.97 SSA #23 76.16 SSA #26 434.50 Debt Service Fund 24,750.00 General Capital Projects 8,995.00 Infrastructure Capital Projects 28,905.88 Prairie Green 7,447.30 TIF #2 45.00 Electric 2,524,934.64 Water/Wastewater 85,784.92 Refuse 837.59 Cemetery 3,537.50 Commuter Parking 230,365.96 Group Dental 11,830.80 Workers Compensation 900.00 Utility Refunds 942.55 ____________ Total Funds $3,115,024.50 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks that the bills be approved and vouchers prepared. Roll call: AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS Approve Special Event Application from Geneva Public Library for Ice Cream Social August 5, 2015 1351 Geneva City Council Meeting June 15, 2015 Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Special Event Application from Fox River Trail Runners for Summer Sunset 5K Run July 29, 2015 Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Swedish Days Special Event Liquor Licenses for Rascals, Chianti’s and American Legion Post June 23 – 28, 2015 Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2015-64 Authorizing Execution of a Contract with Lannert Group, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $19,000 for Professional Design Services for Welcome Signs; and Mayor’s Appointment of Two Alderman to the Sign Working Group Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2015-65 Authorizing Contract with Meyer Paving, Inc. in the Amount of $15,630 for Fabyan Road Pathway Repairs Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2015-66 Authorizing Purchase of Helithickener Screw from Walker Process at a Cost Not to Exceed $9,255 Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2015-67 Authorizing Professional Services Agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc. in the Amount of $252,200 for “South East Substation Engineering” Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2015-68 to Enter Into an Agreement with ComEd and Pay a Non-Refundable Deposit of $60,000 for Engineering Design Services to Supply the Future South East Development Substation Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2015-69 Authorizing Bid Award for FY2015-16 Purchase of Transformers and Switchgear in a Budgeted Amount Not to Exceed $102,400 Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2015-70 Authorizing Bid Award for FY2015-16 Purchase of Cable in a Budgeted Amount Not to Exceed $83,870 1352 Geneva City Council Meeting June 15, 2015 Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2015-71 Authorizing Easement Agreement for 710 Easton Avenue for Electric Service Upgrades at an Estimated Cost of $20 Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2015-72 Declaring Surplus Property – Electric Div. 1989 Fiber Trailer Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2015-73 Declaring Surplus Property – Electric Div. 1997 Digger Derrick Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2015-74 – First Amendment to Exelon EEI Master Agreement Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2015-15 Amending Title 11 (Zoning) of the Geneva City Code, Section 11-12-6 (Regulations by Sign Type), Section 11-12-8 (Exempt Signs) and Section 11-2-2 (Definitions) Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2015-17 Adopting Prevailing Wages Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2015-09 Amending Title 4 (Business and License Regulations), Ch. 2 (Liquor Control), Section 4-2-11 (Classifications) and 4-2-12 (Outdoor Seating License) of the Geneva City Code Moved by Ald. Simonian, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve Ord. 2015-09 amending Title 4 (Business and License Regulations), Ch. 2 (Liquor Control), Section 4-2-11 (Classifications) and 4-2-12 (Outdoor Seating License) of the Geneva City Code. Having requested removal of this item from the Omnibus Agenda, Ald. Simonian said he still had some concerns with the ordinance, those being (1) to include natural existing trees, bushes and resources under definitions of barriers, (2) making 72-in. height a potential issue with natural barriers, (3) the possible need for a minimum surface area for stanchions, and (4) an issue with the 80 percent open see-through requirement for certain barrier heights of more than 50 inches. Admin. McKittrick said that the ordinance language was taken from the Alexandria, Virginia requirements. She requested that Ald. Simonian submit in writing those changes he would like to see incorporated into the ordinance being considered and she would do so. 1353 Geneva City Council Meeting June 15, 2015 Ald. Bruno questioned if language stating “or functional equivalent as determined by staff” could be added for flexibility. Mayor Burns explained that functional equivalents are essentially determined by the Fire Dept. Admin. McKittrick added that the phrase “and as approved by the City” is incorporated into various codes to add flexibility. Ald. Cummings said he would like to see this ordinance as loose as possible while still being acceptable to the jurisdictional authorities. He suggested the phrase “or as approved by the City” as stating more flexibility. Admin. McKittrick again encouraged Council members to submit new language in writing for inclusion. After brief discussion, it was decided with concurrence by the motioner and seconder to approve the ordinance in its current form and consider changes in the future. Roll call: AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES, PETITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND BID AWARDS Approve Ordinance 2015-16 Enlarging Special Service Area #16 to Include Lincoln Square Subdivision Moved by Ald. Singer, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve Ord. 2015-16 enlarging Special Service Area #16 to include Lincoln Square Subdivision. Roll call: AYES: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Complaint Regarding Recurring Garage Sales Ald. Radecki said he was contacted by a constituent regarding the recurring number of garage sales being held by an individual in his ward. Noting that there are no regulations governing this issue, he asked for input from other Council members. He suggested discussing the issue at a June 29 discussion meeting. Passing of Heidi Hennig, née Bricher Mayor Burns noted the passing of Heidi Hennig, one of eight children of Thomas and Karen Bricher. The Bricher family are long-time and well-known Geneva residents, after which Bricher Rd. is named. 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 7:51 p.m. ________________________ Lynn P. Landberg, City Clerk 1354