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GENEVA CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 20, 2015 CALL TO ORDER The July 20, 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, Craig Maladra, Richard Marks, Jim Radecki, Mary Seno, Tom Simonian, Ron Singer. Aldermen absent: Don Cummings, Dean Kilburg. Also attending: City Atty. Charles Radovich, City Administrator Mary McKittrick, Asst. City Administrator/Dir. of Administrative Services Stephanie Dawkins, Public Works Director Richard Babica, Community Development Director David DeGroot, Water & Sewer Division Superintendent Bob VanGyseghem, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor Dan Dobnick. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS Approve Mayor’s Appointment of Lauren Buckley to the Mental Health Board Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Lauren Buckley to the Mental Health Board. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED Ms. Buckley spoke about her background in social and mental health work. Approve Mayor’s Appointment of Brian Jones to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Moved by Ald. Simonian, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Brian Jones to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED Mr. Jones, a lifelong resident of Geneva, mentioned his past work with first responders. Approve Mayor’s Appointment of David DeGroot to Director of Community Development Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve the Mayor’s appointment of David DeGroot to Director of Community Development. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED Dir. DeGroot said he has enjoyed being with the City of Geneva for the past seven years and is grateful for this new opportunity. Proclamation Recognizing the Americans With Disabilities Act Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve a proclamation recognizing the Americans with Disabilities Act. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED Public Works Department Presentation – Wastewater Treatment Plant Dir. Babica made a few opening remarks. Supervisor Dobnick addressed the upgrades made to the treatment plant over the years since its construction in 1933. He then went through the treatment process and the equipment needed. Supt. VanGyseghem talked of the adaptive changes at the plant from 2000 to 2015, future considerations, and the impact of improvements on rates. Questions were then taken from Ald. Bruno, Singer, Simonian and Radecki. 1358 Geneva City Council Meeting July 20, 2015 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. Marks to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented. Roll call: AYES: 8 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR MEETING HELD JULY 6, 2015 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED APPROVE REPORTS Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED COUNCIL COMMITTEES Committee of the Whole July 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT The following bills were presented for payment: General Fund $227,260.93 Cultural Arts Fund 200.00 Beautification Fund 94.50 Tourism Fund 778.00 Restricted Police Fines 125.00 Tri‐Com Fund 8,392.51 SSA #1 611.59 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 General Capital Projects 464,510.67 Infrastructure Capital Projects 308,066.84 TIF #2 650.00 Electric 3,091,124.99 Water/Wastewater 115,031.77 Refuse 11,103.40 Cemetery 5,464.21 Commuter Parking 455.00 Group Dental 4,647.20 Workers Compensation 900.00 Utility Refunds 201.02 1359 Geneva City Council Meeting July 20, 2015 ____________ Total Funds $4,242,458.90 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Seno that the bills be approved and vouchers prepared. Roll call: AYES: 8 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS Approve Resolution 2015-82 Authorizing Execution of Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget Amendments As Presented Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2015-19 Amending Title 9, Ch. 1, Section 9-1-2 (Billing Procedures) of the Geneva City Code Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2015-83 Approving the Furnishing of Municipal Water Service to a Residential Property Outside of the Corporate Limits of the City Without Requiring Annexation at 1927 Western Avenue Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2015-84 Authorizing Acceptance of Material Bid for the 2015 Underground Cable Replacement Project Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Reject Underground Cable Replacement Labor Bids and Authorize Staff to Initiate Re- bidding of Same Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2015-85 Authorizing IDOT Right-of-Way Maintenance Agreement with the State of Illinois Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2015-86 Amending the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Station-Area Master Plan to Change the Future Land Use Designation for the Subject Realty from “Single Family Residential” and “Single Family Attached/Row House” to “Parking” Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2015-21 Rezoning (Zoning Map Amendment) the Subject Realty from the R-1 Low Density Single-Family Residential District and the R-3 Medium to High Density Single-Family Residential District to the B-3 Business District 1360 Geneva City Council Meeting July 20, 2015 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2015-22 Granting a Special Use for a Preliminary/Final Planned Unit Development – Corner of South Fourth and Crescent Place Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Recommend Ordinance 2015-23 Proposing Establishment of Special Service Area #32 and Providing for a Public Hearing and Procedures in Connection Therewith (On Brentwood Pond Subdivision) Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Comments from Residents on the Proposed Pepper Valley Dunkin Donuts Several area residents spoke against the proposed Dunkin Donuts at Cambridge Dr. and Kaneville Rd. Julius Spognardi, 2332 Danbury Ct., thanked the Mayor and Council for listening to the concerns of the residents living near the proposed Dunkin Donuts. He said they have talked with a number of residents and are preparing a petition. Cynthia Albright, 219 S. Cambridge Dr., said that the petition has 90 signatures from 55 homes to date. She said that many residents were not aware that the Dunkin Donuts was to have a drive-through and extended hours. When they were made aware of this, they became very interested, according to Ms. Albright. Gabriel Kaven, 12 S. Cambridge Dr., who is treasurer of the Pepper Valley Board, read a statement from Matt Bruno, who is board president, opposing the Dunkin Donuts. Mr. Kaven then added his own remarks regarding opposition to the drive-through and increased traffic. Barbara Schaefer, 17 S. Cambridge Dr., spoke about the growing traffic problems over the years in that area, adding that the Dunkin Donuts would further increase that traffic. Gary Gadzinski, 108 S. Cambridge Dr., said he is new to area and called the amount of traffic on Cambridge Dr. incredible. He felt the Dunkin Donuts would create congestion and create a safety hazard, especially because of the many children in the area. Bob Schaefer, 17 S. Cambridge Dr., called attention to the increased traffic in the morning and later in the afternoon when children are being dropped off or picked up at St. Peter and Williamsburg schools. Cynthia Albright asked as to the timeline and process for further consideration of the Dunkin Donuts proposal. Mayor Burns said a meeting is being arranged between the franchisees and Staff to address the concerns, adding that the process will likely take several weeks. Ald. Radecki said the developer has approached him and Ald. Singer about arranging a meeting with residents as well as city officials. Praise for City’s Risk Watch Program Ald. Burghart said that her daughter recently attended the Risk Watch Camp sponsored by the Geneva Fire and Police Departments. She praised the program, pointing out that 1361 Geneva City Council Meeting July 20, 2015 the children attending learned about safe procedures in various situations, adding that her daughter is now confident in knowing what to do in an emergency. She complimented Police Officer Chuck Parisi and FF Rod Johnson as well as Chief Mexin and Chief Olson for overseeing the Risk Watch program. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, moved by Ald. Simonian, seconded by Ald. Singer to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting. Carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. ________________________ Lynn P. Landberg, City Clerk 1362