City Council

GENEVA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 17, 2015 CALL TO ORDER The August 17, 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, Dean Kilburg, Jim Radecki, Mary Seno, Tom Simonian, Ron Singer. Aldermen absent: Don Cummings, Craig Maladra, Richard Marks. 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, Community Development Director David DeGroot. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS Public Hearing on Establishment of Special Service Area #32 (On Brentwood Pond Subdivision) Moved by Ald. Singer, seconded by Ald. Bruno to open the Public Hearing. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED The Public Hearing was opened at 7:03 p.m. Dir. DeGroot provided background on the proposed special service area. He said that two years ago it was found that the retention/detention pond in the subject subdivision was in need of maintenance. A meeting and survey of residents indicated the majority favored the establishment of an SSA to maintain the pond. It was determined that with a levy totaling $3,000 a year, a regular maintenance program could be established in three to five years. Mayor Burns called for comments from the public or from the Council. Kim Schmitt, 421 Lewis Rd., said that he was the developer of On Brentwood Pond (CBC Bricks Inc.). He said that he had never been notified of the proposed SSA. Fearing additional and rising taxes, he felt that retention/detension pond maintenance should be the responsibility of the residents and not the City. Dir. DeGroot said all property owners of record were notified, including Mr. Schmitt’s company. Tom Medernach, 752 Samantha Cir., noting that other common areas of the subdivision also required maintenance, asked how the SSA funds would be distributed. He also asked if the homeowners would have a voice in determining if the SSA levy should be increased. Dir. DeGroot said that the City is seeking resident volunteers to meet with City staff annually to determine the scope of the funds as well as volunteers who could assist in the initial clean-up of the pond area, perhaps leading to a quicker fund build-up for other uses. Atty. Radovich said that the City Council has control of the SSA levying process; however, the Council agrees to limit the levy to $3,000 annually, unless the homeowners want the levy increased, in which case the ordinance would have to be amended. Atty. Radovich also emphasized that the SSA will deal only with the stormwater management system. Responding to several questions from the Council, Admin. McKittrick explained that Staff will evaluate and discuss with contractors the stormwater management system annually. If issues arise requiring additional funds, the City would discuss the issues with property owners to determine any levying increases based on need. John Bowe, 3316 Osprey Ct., spoke in favor of the SSA, saying the fee is nominal and that the residents need the City’s assistance in maintaining the pond. 1367 Geneva City Council Meeting August 17, 2015 Hearing no further comments from the Council or audience, Mayor Burns called for a motion to close the Public Hearing. Moved by Ald. Seno, seconded by Ald. Simonian to close the Public Hearing. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED The Public Hearing was closed at 7:31 p.m. 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. Simonian to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented. Roll call: AYES: 7 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 3, 2015 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED APPROVE REPORTS Moved by Ald. Bruno, 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 August 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT The following bills were presented for payment: General Fund $174,599.29 Cultural Arts Fund 356.85 SPAC Fund 1.16 Beautification Fund 100.00 Tourism Fund 1,270.06 Tri‐Com Fund 26,627.99 SSA #1 48.47 SSA #16 15,983.00 General Capital Projects 24.37 Infrastructure Capital Projects 11,325.00 TIF #2 188.90 Electric 2,371,799.19 Water/Wastewater 64,461.30 Refuse 4,830.99 Cemetery 1,322.64 Commuter Parking 1,320.95 Group Dental 4,738.60 1368 Geneva City Council Meeting August 17, 2015 Workers Compensation 1,379.00 Utility Refunds 1,264.00 ____________ Total Funds $2,681,641.76 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Seno that the bills be approved and vouchers prepared. Roll call: AYES: 7 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS Approve Ordinance 2015-27 Amending Title 6 (Police Regulations), Chapter 2 (Miscellaneous), Section 5 (Weapons) Modifying Subparagraph 6-2-5A 4 Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve Ord. 2015-27 amending Title 6 (Police Regulations), Chapter 2 (Miscellaneous), Section 5 (Weapons) modifying subparagraph 6-2-5A 4. AYES: 6 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Radecki, Seno, Simonian) NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 1 (Ald. Singer) MOTION CARRIED Ald. Singer then recused himself from the next item and left the Council Chambers. Approve Ordinance 2015-28 Amending Title 6 (Police Regulations), Chapter 2 (Miscellaneous), Section 5 (Weapons) Adding 6-2-5C Discharge of Firearms Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Kilburg to approve Ord. 2015-28 amending Title 6 (Police Regulations), Chapter 2 (Miscellaneous), Section 5 (Weapons) adding 6-2- 5C Discharge of Firearms. On a question from Ald. Simonian, Mayor Burns explained that the language involving air rifles has been eliminated from this ordinance and will be addressed at a later time. AYES: 6 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Radecki, Seno, Simonian) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED Ald. Singer now returned to Council Chambers. Approve Certificate of Completion for Lincoln Square Electric Installation Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2015-90 Authorizing Execution of an Easement Agreement for 316 S. 7th Street for the Purpose of Electric Upgrades Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED 1369 Geneva City Council Meeting August 17, 2015 Approve Resolultion 2015-91 Declaring 1991 Case Skidsteer (G80) as Surplus Property Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2015-92 Authorizing the Transfer of $27,500 from the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission to the Geneva Foundation for the Arts Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2015-93 Waiving Section 1-8A-2:B of the Geneva City Code Regarding the Procurement of Three Price Quotations for Acquiring and/or Commissioning a Budgeted Public Art Bicycle Rack Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Simonian to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Citizen Comment Regarding Outlawing Use of Air Rifles in City Addressing the issue of outlawing the use of air rifles within the city limits, Bill Pietsch, 1533 Fargo Blvd., felt that to do so would be a step too far, saying that it could lead to outlawing other backyard activities involving projectiles. He asked to be notified when this issue again comes before the Council. CLOSED SESSION ON THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC BODY Moved by Ald. Simonian, seconded by Ald. Seno that the Council adjourn to Closed Session. Roll call: AYES: 7 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 7:43 p.m. Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Seno that the Council return to Open Session. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED The Council returned to Open Session at 8:39 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, moved by Ald. Simonian, seconded by Ald. Seno to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting. Carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. ________________________ Lynn P. Landberg, City Clerk 1370