Committee of the Whole

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES MAY 12, 2014 1. Call to Order at 7:00 p.m. by Singer. Ald. absent: Bruno, Flanagan, Marks. Also attended: Burns (arr. 7:25 p.m.), McKittrick, Dawkins, Dinges, Divita, Mexin, Olson, Buffington, VanGyseghem 2. Consider Consent Agenda Motion: Brown – Second: Cummings V/V: 7-0 *3. Approve Committee of the Whole Minutes from April 28, 2014 Approved on Consent Agenda 4. Items of Business a. Recommend Issuance of Class E-6 Liquor Licenses to Geneva Chamber for Swedish Days Craft Beer Tent June 19-22, 2014; Geneva Arts Fair July 26, 2014; Festival of the Vine September 5-7, 2014. Motion: Cummings – Second: Seno V/V: 7-0 b. Recommend Approval of Special Event Application from Geneva Chamber of Commerce for Arts Fair July 26-27, 2014. Motion: Kilburg – Second: Simonian VV: 7-0 c. Recommend Approval of Special Event Application from Geneva Concours d’Elegance Events August 24, 2014. Motion: Brown – Second: Simonian V/V: 7-0 Dir. Divita reviewed the events and cars to be featured. It was noted that item 4b should read “Geneva Arts Fair July 26-27, 2014.” Item 4a liquor license is only for July 26, 2014. Motion by Brown, second by Cummings to correct the motion to so read. V/V: 7-0 d. Recommend Draft Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chap. 2 (Liquor Control) Adding One (1) Class C-4 Wine and Beer Bar Liquor License (Chilled Palette at 500 S. Third Street). Motion: Cummings – Second: Seno V/V: 7-0 1 Owner Miriam Kuta was present to provide additional information on her wine and canvas studio opening in downtown Geneva. e. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Three (3) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Units and Eight (8) Portable Radios at a Cost Not to Exceed $25,600.00. Chief Olson explained what the equipment is used for and how it is being funded. Motion: Maladra – Second: Simonian V/V: 7-0 f. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Purchase of 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe for Fire Department Operations Vehicle at a Cost Not to Exceed $34,000.00. Motion: Maladra – Second: Kilburg V/V: 7-0 g. Recommend Draft Ordinance Amending Title 7, Chap. 1 (Traffic Code), Section 7-1-2 (Illinois Vehicle Code) and Section 7-1-3B and 3C (Violations; Penalty) Chief Mexin was present to provide background on the process and what the ordinance would allow Geneva police to do in regards to writing up violations and how they process and paid. Motion: Brown – Second: Cummings V/V: 7-0 h. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement for the Existence and Formation of Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System by Intergovernmental Cooperation. Mexin again reviewed the item and stated it was generally a housekeeping issue and reaffirming the original resolution and agreement. No changes affecting the City. Motion: Cummings – Second: Seno V/V: 7-0 i. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Publication of Updated City of Geneva Zoning Map. Motion: Kilburg – Second: Maladra V/V: 7-0 j. Recommend Draft Resolution Extending Conditional Site Plan Approval Related to Parking Lot Expansion at 2202 Gary Lane (Martin Farm Holdings). Motion: Brown – Second: Cummings V/V: 7-0 k. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Polydyne Polymer for 2  Wastewater Treatment Plant at a Cost of $1.05 Per Pound. Motion: Maladra – Second: Seno V/V: 7-0 l. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Bid Award and Purchase of Cable for FY2014-15 Cable Replacement Project as Presented. Motion: Cummings – Second: Kilburg V/V: 7-0 m. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Ford Fusion Hybrid Through Illinois Joint Purchase Program in the Amount of $23,423.00 for Electric Division. Motion: Brown – Second: Seno V/V: 7-0 n. Recommend Draft Resolution Declaring Surplus Property for 2001 Ford Taurus. Motion: Simonian – Second: Maladra V/V: 7-0 o. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of First Amendment to Joint Use Pole Agreement Between the City of Geneva and AT&T. Motion: Simonian – Second: Brown V/V: 7-0 p. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Bid Award and Purchase of Transformers and Switchgear for FY2014-15 as Presented. Motion: Maladra – Second: Kilburg V/V: 7-0 q. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of Ride in Kane Program Agreement Effective May 2014 through June 2016, Subject to Approved Funds. Ald. Singer praised the program noting that it provides much needed transportation for seniors and the disabled. Motion: Cummings – Second: Seno V/V: 7-0 r. Recommend Acceptance of FY2013-14 4th Quarter Goals Status Report. Motion: Maladra – Second: Simonian V/V: 7-0 5. New Business 3 Ald. Simonian directed a question to Chief Mexin on status of concealed-carry and Geneva applicants. Mexin stated that PD staff is part of the review process but is not keeping statistics on applications. 6. Closed Session on the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body; Update on Pending Litigation; Collective Negotiating Matters Between Public Employers and Their Employees or Representatives. Moved by Ald. Maladra, seconded by Ald. Brown that the Council adjourn to Closed Session. Roll call: AYES: 7 (Ald. Brown, Cummings, Kilburg, Maladra, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 7:28 p.m. Moved by Ald. Cummings, seconded by Ald. Maladra that the Council return to Open Session. Roll call: AYES: 7 (Ald. Brown, Cummings, Kilburg, Maladra, Seno, Simonian, Singer) NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED The Council returned to Open Session at 8:10 p.m. 7. Upcoming Meetings: Committee of the Whole: Tues., May 27, 2014. 8. Adjournment On a motion by Ald. Cummings, second by Ald. Brown, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote at 8:11 p.m. Recorded by Clerk Landberg 4