City Council

GENEVA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2015 CALL TO ORDER The October 19, 2015 meeting of the Geneva City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall by Ald. Dean Kilburg, serving as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Mayor Kevin Burns. Aldermen present: Mike Bruno, Tara Burghart, Don Cummings, Dean Kilburg, Richard Marks, Jim Radecki, Mary Seno, Tom Simonian. Aldermen absent: Craig Maladra, Ron Singer. Also attending: City Atty. Charles Radovich, City Administrator Mary McKittrick, Asst. City Administrator/Dir. of Administrative Services Stephanie Dawkins, Public Works Director Richard Babica, Water & Sewer Division Superintendent Bob VanGyseghem. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS Proclaim October 26-30, 2015 as “Red Ribbon Week” in the City of Geneva GHS student Maddie Hagen, co-president of the SADD Club, explained that the purpose of “Red Ribbon Week” is to bring awareness of substance abuse. She and GHS teacher and SADD sponsor Becky Furnish also discussed the activities of SADD. Ald. Kilburg read the proclamation and presented a copy to Ms. Hagen and Ms. Furnish. Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to proclaim Oct. 26-30, 2015 as “Red Ribbon Week” in the City of Geneva. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA None 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. Bruno to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented. Roll call: AYES: 8 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Kilburg, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 5, 2015 AND SPECIAL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 12, 2015 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 26, 2015 at 7 p.m. 1357 Geneva City Council Meeting October 19, 2015 OTHER ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE None MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT The following bills were presented for payment: General Fund $164,181.99 Cultural Arts Fund 10.99 Tourism Fund 70.60 Tri‐Com Fund 2,673.71 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 450.00 General Capital Projects 5,137.13 Infrastructure Capital Projects 1 ,660,270.10 TIF #2 61,908.51 Electric 3 ,729,382.86 Water/Wastewater 84,352.80 Refuse 3,676.72 Cemetery 5,337.50 Commuter Parking 148,531.19 Group Dental 8,426.20 Workers Compensation 900.00 Utility Refunds 119.56 ____________ Total Funds $5,878,271.13 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Seno that the bills be approved and vouchers prepared. Roll call: AYES: 8 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Kilburg, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS Approve Resolution 2015-107 Authorizing Bid Waiver and Contract for Design of Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements to CDM Smith in the Amount Not to Exceed $698,413.00 Moved by Ald. Seno, seconded by Ald. Radecki to approve Res. 2015-107 authorizing bid waiver and contract for the design of wastewater treatment plant improvements to CDM Smith in the amount not to exceed $698,413.00. Ald. Kilburg called attention to several technical questions received from a citizen. Dir. Babica said that Staff would like a short time to research and prepare accurate answers to the questions being asked. Admin. McKittrick suggested that Staff bring the questions and answers to the Oct. 26 COW meeting in order to provide the information not only to the Council but also to the audience. Roll call: AYES: 6 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Kilburg, Radecki, Seno) 1358 Geneva City Council Meeting October 19, 2015 NAYS: 2 (Ald. Marks, Simonian) MOTION CARRIED Approve “Ooh La La 5K Chocolate Run” Event November 8, 2015 Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Accept FY2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 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 2015-104 Authorizing City Administrator, City Treasurer, and Finance Manager to Conduct Transactions Related to United States Treasury Securities Held in the Name of the City of Geneva for a Period Not to Exceed Two Years 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 2015-105 Authorizing an Agreement with V3 Companies in an Amount Not to Exceed $84,500 for North Seventh Street Intersection Phase I Engineering 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 2015-106 Authorizing an Agreement with Wills Burke Kelsey Associates in the Amount Not to Exceed $114,000 for Kautz Road Intersection Phase I Engineering 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 2015-108 Authorizing Bid Award and Contract to Michels Corp. in the Amount Not to Exceed $309,900 for 2015 Cured –In-Place Pipe Sewer Lining Project 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 2015-109 Authorizing Bid Award and Contract to Nesco Sales for Purchase of a Rear Lot Pole Digger in the Amount of $159,950 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 None NEW BUSINESS Residents Complaints Concerning Street Parking Ald. Bruno called attention to a two-block length of South Fourth St. between Franklin and Campbell where parking is allowed on both sides of the street. As such, residents find it difficult to back out of their driveways onto the narrow street. He said that the 1359 Geneva City Council Meeting October 19, 2015 surrounding streets have parking on one side only, are restricted to resident parking or are wider streets with diagonal parking. He said there have been discussions as to how the situation might be mitigated to benefit the residents such as posting “no parking” on one side of the street. Jason and Letty Ebel, 322 S. Fourth St., and William and Mary Catherine Mackin, 310 S. Fourth St., the residents affected, spoke to the situation. Mr. Ebel said a challenging and dangerous situation is created by having parking on both sides of the street. He distributed photos of the congestion caused. He requested the City consider prohibiting parking on the west side of Fourth St. Ms. Ebel also noted that with parking on both sides of the street, only a single lane remains for vehicles. Dr. Mackin pointed out that snow accumulation and removal also becomes a problem in the winter. Admin. McKittrick said that discussion on the issue has taken place among the police, public works and the aldermen, with the police suggesting the use of signage to prevent the driveways from being blocked and/or eliminating a few parking spaces. While pointing out that downtown parking is at a premium, Admin. McKittrick also said that the City wants to make sure everyone is safe and accidents prevented. She added, however, that the City receives requests almost weekly from residents asking that parking spaces in their neighborhoods be eliminated to make maneuvering more convenient. Mr. Ebel felt that in this case there is precedent in his area for the parking restrictions. Ald. Bruno said that the City is cognizant of all the issues, but is sensitive to losing prime parking locations in this area. He felt that the uniqueness of this area should be emphasized so that those in other locations do not request similar elimination of parking. After further discussion, Ald. Kilburg suggested referring the matter to Staff with Ald. Burghart and Ald. Bruno participating in developing a proposed solution. Article About Kane County Cougars Baseball Team Referring to a Kane County Connects article about the Kane County Cougars, Ald. Kilburg noted that Geneva was ranked as the fifth best minor league baseball town in the United States. He said that there have been 10 million attendees at Cougars games during the past 25 years, a record for a Class A minor league franchise. Condolences on the Passing of Ald. Singer’s Sister On behalf of the City Council, Ald. Simonian expressed condolences to Ald. Singer on the passing of his sister. GHS Students Paint Snow Plow Blades Dir. Babica said that GHS students, under the auspices of the Greater Geneva Art Guild, decorated the blades of five of the city’s snow plows with artwork. He invited all to view the artwork on the city’s website. 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 7:45 p.m. ________________________ Lynn P. Landberg, City Clerk 1360