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GENEVA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECMBER 7, 2015 CALL TO ORDER The December 7, 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, Dean Kilburg, Craig Maladra, Richard Marks, Jim Radecki, Mary Seno, Tom Simonian, Ron Singer. Aldermen absent: Don Cummings. Also attending: Acting City Atty. Scott Fintzen, City Administrator Mary McKittrick, Asst. City Administrator/Dir. of Administrative Services Stephanie Dawkins, Public Works Director Richard Babica, Electric Division Superintendent Hal Wright. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS Recognition of Geneva High School Artists’ Contributions to Cultural Arts Commission Projects Postponed to a later date. Mental Health Board Presentation Suzy Shogren, MHB chair, introduced other board members who were present. She provided an update on the board’s work and actions during 2015, including the development of a mission statement, which she read aloud. She explained the discernment process relative to the distribution of funds to the various service providers. She also discussed the MHB’s advocacy and education efforts. Board members Eleanor Hamilton and Christine Kautz then spoke, with Ms. Hamilton providing an overview of the Illinois mental health picture in 2015, emphasizing those areas most in need of attention and funding. Ms. Kautz addressed the decline in State funding for mental health services. She also talked of the Critical Incident Training being provided by Kane County to its law enforcement personnel, as well as the issues relative to affordable housing for those with developmental delays, mental illness and addictions. Board members then took questions from the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Kilburg called attention to the $139,000 distributed through the MHB to approximately 15 service organizations in the Fox Valley. He thanked the MHB members for their efforts. 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. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED Geneva City Council Meeting December 7, 2015 1369 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 16, 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 Dec. 14, 2015 at 7 p.m. OTHER ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE Accept of Strategic Planning Goals Session Report as Presented Moved by Ald. Maladra, seconded by Ald. Seno to accept the Strategic Planning Goals Session Report as presented. Roll call: AYES: 8 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Singer) NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 1 (Ald. Simonian) MOTION CARRIED MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT The following bills were presented for payment: General Fund $192,621.82 Cultural Arts Fund 135.60 SPAC Fund 1,078.69 Tourism Fund 1,975.00 Restricted Police Fines 70.00 Tri‐Com Fund 2,039.62 Mental Health Fund 139,258.75 SSA #1 3,692.17 SSA #4 1,198.89 SSA #5 694.67 SSA #7 209.74 SSA #9 107.34 SSA #16 1,791.66 SSA #18 119.97 SSA #23 76.16 SSA #26 434.50 Debt Service Fund 24,750.00 Infrastructure Capital Projects 9,136.80 Electric 289,609.69 Water/Wastewater 902,451.02 Refuse 140,754.90 Cemetery 2,937.50 Commuter Parking 1,706.02 Group Dental 13,043.60 Workers Compensation 900.00 Utility Refunds 1,503.12 ____________ Total Funds $1,732,297.23 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks that the bills be approved and vouchers prepared. Roll call: Geneva City Council Meeting December 7, 2015 1370 AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS Approve Resolution 2015-113 Authorizing Purchase of Altec TA50 Bucket Truck from Altec Industries in the Amount of $199,557 Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Maladra to approve Res. 2015-113 authorizing the purchase of an Altec TA50 bucket truck from Altec Industries in the amount of $199,557. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2015-36 Amending Title 4, Ch. 2 (Liquor Control), Section 4-2-13 Adding One (1) Class B-3 Liquor License (Gia Mia Pizza Bar at 13 N. Third St.) Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Certificate of Completion for Park Place 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 2015-37 for the General 2015 Levy in the Amount of $4,913,181.00 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 2015-38 for the Levy and Assessment of 2015 Taxes for Special Service Area #1 (Downtown District) in the Amount of $177,000.00 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 2015-39 for the Levy and Assessment of 2015 Taxes for Special Service Area #4 (Randall Square) in the Amount of $11,950.00 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 2015-40 for the Levy and Assessment of 2015 Taxes for Special Service Area #5 (Williamsburg) in the Amount of $8,911.00 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 2015-41 for the Levy and Assessment of 2015 Taxes for Special Service Area #7 (Blackberry) in the Amount of $2.884.00 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 2015-42 for the Levy and Assessment of 2015 Taxes for Special Service Area #9 (Geneva Knolls) in the Amount of $3,147.00 Geneva City Council Meeting December 7, 2015 1371 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 2015-43 for the Levy and Assessment of 2015 Taxes for Special Service Area #11 (Eagle Brook) in the Amount of $55,597.00 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 2015-44 for the Levy and Assessment of 2015 Taxes for Special Service Area #16 (Fisher Farms Residential) in the Amount of $154,000.00 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 2015-45 for the Levy and Assessment of 2015 Taxes for Special Service Area #18 (Wildwood) in the Amount of $1,530.00 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 2015-46 for the Levy and Assessment of 2015 Taxes for Special Service Area #23 (Sunset Meadows) in the Amount of $1,111.00 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 2015-47 for the Levy and Assessment of 2015 Taxes for Special Service Area #26 (Westhaven Residential) in the Amount of $7,447.00 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 2015-48 for the Levy and Assessment of 2015 Taxes for Special Service Area #32 (On Brentwood’s Pond Residential) in the Amount of $3,000.00 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks 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 Attention Called to Giving Trees at Geneva History Museum Ald. Maladra called attention to the Giving Trees on display at the Geneva History Museum, noting that the Geneva Beautification Committee sponsored and decorated one of the trees. He encouraged all to visit the display. Kudos to Chamber of Commerce for Successful Christmas Walk Ald. Bruno recognized the Chamber of Commerce for a spectacular Christmas Walk, which was held last Friday. Resident Appreciation Expressed for City Council’s Work Gary Gadzinski, 108 S. Cambridge Dr., expressed his appreciation to the City Council for its leadership and the decisions it makes. He said he was very impressed. Geneva City Council Meeting December 7, 2015 1372 CLOSED SESSION ON PENDING LITIGATION, THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC BODY, AND COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATING MATTERS BETWEEN THE PUBLIC BODY AND ITS EMPLOYEES OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES Moved by Ald. Simonain, seconded by Ald. Marks that the Council adjourn to Closed Session. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 7:31 p.m. Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno that the Council return to Open Session. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED The Council returned to Open Session at 8:57 p.m. 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 8:58 p.m. ________________________ Lynn P. Landberg, City Clerk Geneva City Council Meeting December 7, 2015 1373