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GENEVA CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The February 16, 2016 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, Craig Maladra, Richard Marks, Jim Radecki, Mary Seno, Tom Simonian, Ron Singer. Aldermen absent: Don Cummings. Also attending: City Atty. Charles Radovich, Acting City Atty. Scott Fintzen, 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, Police Chief Steve Mexin. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS Approve Mayor’s Appointment of Michael Slifka to the Plan Commission Moved by Ald. Singer, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Michael Slifka to the Plan Commission. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED Mr. Slifka expressed his appreciation. Approve Mayor’s Appointment of Stephen Collins to the Historic Preservation Commission Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Stephen Collins to the Historic Preservation Commission. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED Mr. Collins looked forward to working with the Commission. Ald. Kilburg acknowledged those who had submitted applications regarding these positions. He encouraged those applicants to consider other opportunities to serve the community in the future. Check Presentation to Geneva Cultural Arts Commission by Bethlehem Brass Mayor Burns welcomed Carolyn Hill, Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, who announced that the Commission received a check for $2,500 from the Bethlehem Brass Quintet following the Commission’s annual Steeple Walk event. She spoke briefly about the Steeple Walk, after which she introduced Frank Hammelman of the Bethlehem Brass. Mr. Hammelman introduced members of the Bethlehem Brass, and went on to speak of the group’s charitable efforts over the years. Mayor Burns accepted the check from the group. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to add to the Closed Session an item concerning the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of employees. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED Geneva City Council Meeting February 16, 2016 1399 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. Seno 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 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 1, 2016 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED APPROVE REPORTS Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED COUNCIL COMMITTEES Committee of the Whole February 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. OTHER ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE None MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT The following bills were presented for payment: General Fund $175,366.29 Cultural Arts Fund 151.04 SPAC Fund 1,415.84 Tourism Fund 145,515.46 Tri‐Com Fund 37,221.13 SSA #1 159.87 SSA #5 210.00 SSA #9 245.00 SSA #16 1,833.32 Infrastructure Capital Projects 3,181.56 Electric 2,644,943.96 Water/Wastewater 63,805.41 Refuse 18.83 Cemetery 2,725.04 Commuter Parking 39.49 Group Dental 5,809.80 Utility Refunds 65.13 ____________ Total Funds $3,082,707.17 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks that the bills be approved and vouchers prepared. Roll call: Geneva City Council Meeting February 16, 2016 1400 AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS Defeat Ordinance Amending the Pepper Valley Planned Unit Development to Allow Sit- Down/Drive-Through Restaurants as a Special Use Moved by Ald. Singer, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve an ordinance amending the Pepper Valley Planned Unit Development to allow sit-down/drive-through restaurants as a Special Use. Referencing this action, Acting City Atty. Scott Fintzen explained the procedural aspects of the submission and acceptance of a written petition of protest. He also explained the voting procedure regarding this motion. Ald. Simonian questioned the sequence in which this and the following item are being considered, saying he felt that the Special Use should be considered prior to consideration of the PUD. Atty. Radovich addressed his concern. Roll call: AYES: 0 NAYS: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer) MOTION FAILS Defeat Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Allow a Dunkin’ Donuts Sit-Down/Drive- Through Restaurant on the Property Located at 2401 Kaneville Road, Unit 12 Moved by Ald. Singer, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve an ordinance granting a Special Use to allow a Dunkin’ Donuts sit-down/drive-through restaurant on the property located at 2401 Kaneville Rd., Unit 12. Roll call: AYES: 0 NAYS: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Seno, Simonian, Singer) MOTION FAILS Approve Resolution 2016-08 Authorizing Declaration of Geneva Emergency Management 2005 Chevy Impala as Surplus Property Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Certificate of Acceptance – Roquette of America at 2211 Kautz Road for Site Improvements Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2016-09 Authorizing Execution of an Easement at 1900 Kaneville Road for Electric Distribution Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2016-10 Authorizing Execution of Sixth Amendment to TriCom Dispatch Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding Governance and Fee Structures Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Geneva City Council Meeting February 16, 2016 1401 Approve Resolution 2016-11 Authorizing Execution of Memorandum of Understanding with Kane County Fire Chiefs Fire Investigation Task Force Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2016-12 Amending the City’s Comprehensive Plan to Change the Future Land Use Designation for Subject Realty from “Single Family Residential” to “Multi-Family Residential” – David Weekley Homes/Riverbank of Geneva Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2016-08 Rezoning (Zoning Map Amendment) the Subject Realty (Area 1) from the I1 Light Industrial District to the R7 Multiple-Family Residential District – David Weekley Homes/Riverbank of Geneva Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2016- 09 Granting an Amendment to the Riverbank Subdivision/Planned Unit Development – David Weekley Homes/Riverbank of Geneva Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Seno to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Ordinance 2016-10 Granting Preliminary/Final PUD and Plat of Subdivision – David Weekley Homes/Riverbank of Geneva Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Seno 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 None CLOSED SESSION ON THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC BODY; AND THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE OR DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEES Moved by Ald. Bruno, 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 7:29 p.m. Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Singer that the Council return to Open Session. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION CARRIED The Council returned to Open Session at 8:46 p.m. Geneva City Council Meeting February 16, 2016 1402 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, moved by Ald. Simonian, seconded by Ald. Bruno to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting. Carried unanimously by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. ________________________ Lynn P. Landberg, City Clerk Geneva City Council Meeting February 16, 2016 1403