Committee of the Whole

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES JUNE 10, 2013 PRESENT: Mayor Burns, Ald. Brown, Bruno, Cummings, Jr., Flanagan, Kilburg, Marks, Simonian, Singer, Vogelsberg ABSENT: Ald. Maladra ALSO PRESENT: McKittrick, Dawkins, Reeves, Dinges, VanGyseghem, Buffington, Evans, Untch, Nash 1. Call to Order Chairperson Flanagan called the meeting to order at 7:00pm noting that Ald. Maladra was absent. 2. Consider Consent Agenda Moved by Ald. Brown, second by Ald. Cummings, Jr. V/V: 9-0 Motion carried. *3. Approve Special Committee of the Whole Minutes from May 16, 2013 and Regular Committee of the Whole Minutes from May 28, 2013 (approved on Consent Agenda) 4. Items of Business a. Recommend Draft Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $4,000,000.00. Moved by Ald. Cummings, Jr., second by Ald. Marks Manager Dahl, accompanied by Speer Financial representative Kevin McKenna reviewed the terms of the bond refunding, stating that if the rates are ideal it will take place in August. On a question from Ald. Kilburg, McKittrick provided background on state statute related to publishing the notice of intent. The city secures the best price quote from a newspaper of general circulation in the city. McKittrick also noted that the ordinance would be updated with the newspaper’s name for the June 17th council meeting and that prices were not yet known at the time of the COW meeting. V/V: 9-0 Motion carried. b. Recommend Approval of Request by Fox River Trail Runners for Use of City Right-of-Way and Police Services on July 31, 2013 for Summer Sunset Family Night 5K Run. Moved by Ald. Cummings, Jr., second by Ald. Bruno V/V: 9-0 Motion carried. Committee of the Whole Minutes – June 10, 2013 Page 1 c. Recommend Draft Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments to Allow “Production Brewing” in the I1 Light Industrial District. Moved by Ald. Vogelsberg, second by Ald. Cummings, Jr. Dir. Untch reviewed the plans and Plan Commission findings related to the rezoning of the property at 509 Stevens. Representatives from Penrose Brewery were on hand as well and provided details on what their hours of operation would be and what services would be provided in addition to the brewery. Penrose co- owner Eric Hobbs stated that their concept would not compete with local pubs and bars. Admin. McKittrick noted that a draft liquor license would come before the council soon as none currently existed that covered what Penrose would be providing. Resident and business owner Michael Oleson stated that he was in full support of the business locating in Geneva and wished them well. V/V: 9-0 Motion carried. d. Recommend Draft Ordinance Allowing a Special Use to Allow “Production Brewing” Including Tasting Room, at 509 Stevens Street in the I1 Light Industrial District. Moved by Ald. Bruno, second by Ald. Cummings, Jr. V/V: 9-0 Motion carried. e. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of Intergovernmental Agreement with Kane County for Animal Control Services. Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Kilburg Commander Nash answered questions on the terms of the new agreement, stating that the costs would decrease from the previous contract. McKittrick also stated that Metro West Council of Government assisted in negotiating the new agreement. V/V: 8-0 Motion carried. (Vogelsberg recused herself from discussion because she was a county employee). f. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor and Material Contract with Muscat Painting in the Amount of $36,255.25 for 2013-14 Traffic Signal and Street Light Painting Project. Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Cummings, Jr. V/V: 9-0 Motion carried. g. Recommend Purchase of Polydyne Polymer for Wastewater Treatment Plant in an Amount Not- to-Exceed $50,000.00. Moved by Ald. Brown, second by Ald. Bruno Supt. VanGyseghem reviewed the item and the related items. On a question from Ald. Kilburg, VanGyseghem stated that the meters have a 20-year life-span although they have only been on the market for two years. The City has sought references on the meters and they were favorable. VanGyseghem also stated that this current purchase would cover approximately 10% of current customers. On a question from Ald. Kilburg, VanGyseghem stated the city would not be tied to purchasing Committee of the Whole Minutes – June 10, 2013 Page 2 on the meter made by the particular reading system and stated there were at least five different meter types that were compatible with the reading system. V/V: 9-0 Motion carried. h. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Staff to Purchase IPerl Water Meter from Sensus at a Cost of $109 Per Meter and at a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $76,300.00. Moved by Ald. Cummings, Jr., second by Ald. Vogelsberg V/V: 9-0 Motion carried. i. Recommend Purchase of ITron 100W ERT Meter Reading System at a Cost Not-To-Exceed $64,000.00. Moved by Ald. Brown, second by Ald. Kilburg V/V: 9-0 Motion carried. 5. New Business Ald. Kilburg thanked all who attended the recent GO Day at RiverPark. 6. Upcoming Meetings: City Council: June 17, 2013 Committee of the Whole: June 24, 2013 7. Adjournment On a motion by Ald. Bruno, second by Ald. Cummings, Jr., the meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote at 7:46pm. Committee of the Whole Minutes – June 10, 2013 Page 3