Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingGeneva, IL · May 27, 2014
Minutes
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
MAY 27, 2014
PRESENT: Mayor Burns, Ald. Brown, Bruno, Cummings, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks,
Simonian, Singer, Seno
McKittrick, Dawkins, Divita, Untch, Schiber, Dahl, Dinges
1. Call to Order
Chairman Marks called the meeting to order at 7pm noting all were present. Marks then
requested that items 4h and 4i be considered at the top of the agenda.
2. Consider Consent Agenda
Moved by Ald. Kilburg, second by Ald. Cummings V/V: 9‐0 (Bruno abstained) Motion
carried.
*3. Approve Committee of the Whole Minutes from May 12, 2014
(Approved on Consent Agenda)
4. Items of Business
h. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the Geneva
Park District for the Transfer and License of Property from the City of Geneva to the
Geneva Park District and Authorize Execution of a Use Permit and License Agreement for
RiverPark Property.
Moved by Ald. Simonian, second by Ald. Singer
Mayor Burns recognized Sharon Jones, Laura Zuzully and Dennis Kintop for their stewardship in
guiding the RiverPark project from the beginning. Kintop and Jones thanked the city for their
assistance over the years and dedication to open space.
V/V: 10‐0 Motion carried.
i. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing the Dissolution of an Intergovernmental
Agreement for Maintenance of RiverPark by the Geneva Park District.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, second by Ald. Singer V/V: 10‐0 Motion carried.
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a. Recommend Approval of Special Event Application from Geneva Chamber of Commerce
for Festival of the Vine Sept. 5‐7, 2014 Including City Services, Closure and Use of City
Right‐of‐Way.
Moved by Ald. Flanagan, second by Ald. Seno
Chamber President Jean Gaines was present to answer questions.
V/V: 10‐0 Motion carried.
b. Recommend Approval of Special Event Application from Shebix Inc. for Advocate/Dreyer
Fox Valley Marathon Sept. 21, 2014 Including Street Closures and Use of City Services.
Moved by Ald. Cummings, second by Ald. Seno
Race organizers Craig Bixler and Dave Sheble were present to answer questions and provide
details on the charity portion of the race.
V/V: 10‐0 Motion carried.
c. Recommend Draft Resolution Requesting IDOT State Route Street Closures of Rte. 31 and
Rte. 38 for Advocate/Dreyer Fox Valley Marathon Sept. 21, 2014.
Moved by Ald. Cummings, second by Ald. Brown V/V: 10‐0 Motion carried.
d. Recommend Draft Ordinance Amending Exhibit II (Permitted Uses) of the Fabyan and Kirk
Planned Unit Development to Include “Spa Services and Products” as a Use Permitted by
Right – Salternative, Inc.
Moved by Ald. Maladra, second by Ald. Bruno
Leah Jenski with Salternative Spa was present provide background on the business and services it
will provide.
V/V: 10‐0 Motion carried.
e. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of FY2013‐14 Budget Amendments
as Presented.
Moved by Ald. Singer, second by Ald. Bruno V/V: 10‐0 Motion carried.
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f. Recommend Draft Ordinance Amending Title 9 (Municipal Utilities), Ch. 1 (Gen’l
Provisions) Section 9‐11 (Application for Service), Paragraph B (Service Deposits) of the
Geneva City Code.
Moved by Ald. Maladra, second by Ald. Cummings V/V: 10‐0 Motion carried.
g. Recommend Bid Award and Contract to Hardin Paving Inc. in the Amount of
$2,454,454.00 for FY2014 Street Improvement Program.
Moved by Ald. Flanagan, second by Ald. Singer V/V: 10‐0 Motion carried.
5. New Business
Ald. Singer thanked all who came out to the Memorial Day parade and observances. Ald. Kilburg
congratulated all recent Geneva High School and Geneva students elsewhere who were
graduating from high school and college.
6. Upcoming Meetings: Committee of the Whole: June 9, 2014.
7. Adjournment
On a motion by Ald. Bruno, second by Ald. Simonian, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous
voice vote at 7:40pm.
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