City Council

GENEVA CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The June 6, 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, Don Cummings, Dean Kilburg, Craig Maladra, Richard Marks, Mary Seno, Tom Simonian, Ron Singer. Aldermen absent: Jim Radecki. 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, Fire Chief Steve Olson, Executive Assistant Jeanne Fornari. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by retiring City Administrator Mary McKittrick. PUBLIC HEARINGS, SPECIAL ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS Recognize Retiring Board and Commission Members Mayor Burns recognized Joel Erikson, who is retiring from the Plan Commission after having served as a member from 2002 to 2015. Mr. Erickson said he enjoyed his time on the Plan Commission. Mayor Burns presented Mr. Erickson with a gift of appreciation. He received a round of applause. Unable to attend were retiring board and commission members Margo McCollister, Mental Health Board, and Robert Backus, SPAC. Recognize Retiring City Administrator Mary McKittrick Mayor Burns introduced Mike Baker, president-elect of the Illinois City/County Management Assn. (ILCMA), who presented a certificate of appreciation to Admin. McKittrick. He thanked her for her years of service as a member of ILCMA and as Geneva city administrator. He said Admin. McKittrick will be receiving the Robert B. Morris Lifetime Achievement Award from ILCMA for her outstanding public service. State Rep. Steve Andersson also recognized Admin. McKittrick, recounting his years of working with her on various legislative matters. He specifically cited Admin. McKittrick as a founding member of Metro West Council of Government and her position as chair of the organization’s legislative committee, noting her positive impact on State legislation over the years. He said that he has filed with the House of Representatives House Resolution 1245, which congratulates Admin. McKittrick on her retirement. He then presented Admin. McKittrick with a copy of the resolution. On behalf of the City department heads, Mayor Burns then presented Admin. McKittrick with a framed portrait of City Hall. He said the picture reflects the spirit Admin. McKittrick brought to City Hall and highlights the gardens that she was instrumental in creating. Council members expressing their appreciation for Admin. McKittrick’s service included Ald. Bruno, Ald. Burghart, Ald. Maladra, and Ald. Singer. They stated their gratitude for Admin. McKittrick’s guidance, assistance and inspiration. Admin. McKittrick said she was blessed to have worked in a profession for which she has a passion and for a city she loves. She thanked Geneva citizens for allowing her to work for them, the department heads for being the best team with which she has ever worked, and the council for its support. She said it was her pleasure and honor to have served. Admin. McKittrick received several standing ovations throughout the presentations. Geneva City Council Meeting June 6, 2016 1488 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, Cummings, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED APPROVE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AND LAST REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 16, 2016 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 June 13, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. OTHER ITEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE None MUNICIPAL BILLS FOR PAYMENT The following bills were presented for payment: General Fund $187,588.24 Cultural Arts Fund 868.32 SPAC Fund 294.16 Beautification Fund 5,659.10 Tourism Fund 23.62 Restricted Police Fines 69.42 Tri‐Com Fund 78,229.88 PEG 4,808.49 Mental Health Fund 258.75 SSA #1 120.55 SSA #16 16,007.50 Debt Service Fund 107,237.50 Infrastructure Capital Projects 125,348.04 TIF #2 91.63 Electric 898,214.26 Water/Wastewater 804,018.98 Refuse 20,718.01 Cemetery 15.58 Commuter Parking 4,709.16 Group Dental 8,274.00 Workers Compensation 88,282.00 Utility Refunds 119.00 Geneva City Council Meeting June 6, 2016 1489  ____________ Total Funds $2,350,956.19 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks that the bills be approved and vouchers prepared. Roll call: AYES: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS Approve Ordinance 2016-22 Amending Title 4 (Business and License Regulations), Chapter 2 (Liquor Control), Section 4-2-13 (License Fees and Number of Licenses) Rescinding One (1) Class A-1 Liquor License and Adding One (1) Class C-3 Liquor License (Hammars East Side Liquors at 1439 E. State Street) Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Swedish Days Special Event Liquor Licenses for the American Legion Post 75 at 22 S. Second Street and Chianti’s at 220 Campbell Street June 21 through June 26, 2016 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Lodge Resolution Authorizing Bank Signature Card with MB Financial Effective June 13, 2016 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 2016-43 Authorizing Execution of Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for Communications Equipment at 618 Logan 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 2016-44 Authorizing Renewal of a Lease Agreement with the Geneva Park District for Parking Lot Use at Sunset Recreation Center at 710 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 2016-45 Authorizing Execution of Mosquito Abatement Agreement with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $46,402.00 Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Approve Resolution 2016-46 Authorizing Payment of $40,608.89 to the State of Illinois as Final Payment for FAU 2411/Western Avenue LAFO Project Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Marks to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). MOTION CARRIED Geneva City Council Meeting June 6, 2016 1490 Approve Resolution 2016-47 Authorizing Execution of Contract with Rubino Engineering for 2016 Geotechnical Services and Construction Materials Testing in the Amount of $39,580 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 2016-48 Authorizing Execution of Contract with Strada Construction Co. for 2016 Sidewalk and Curb Maintenance Project in the Amount of $42,515 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 2016-49 Authorizing Execution of Contract with Hastings Asphalt Services, Inc. for 2016 Parking Lot Sealcoating Project in the Amount Not to Exceed $6,483.48 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 On behalf of the business community, Jean Gaines, Chamber of Commerce president, thanked Admin. McKittrick for her support and the role she has played in making Geneva a special place. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, moved by Ald. Simonian, seconded by Ald. Marks to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting. Carried unanimously by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m. ________________________ Lynn P. Landberg, City Clerk Geneva City Council Meeting June 6, 2016 1491