Committee of the Whole

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES June 9, 2014 Present: Mayor Burns, Ald. Brown, Bruno, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Simonian, Singer, Seno Absent: Ald. Cummings Also Present: McKittrick, Dinges, Buffington, Schiber, Mexin, Maduzia, Nash, VanGyseghem 1. Call to Order Chairman Maladra called the meeting to order at 7pm noting that Ald. Cummings was absent. 2. Consider Consent Agenda Moved by Ald. Singer, second by Ald. Brown V/V: 9‐0 Motion carried. *3. Approve Committee of the Whole Minutes from May 27, 2014 (approved on Consent Agenda) 4. Items of Business a. Present Rate Review/Rate Survey and Consider Draft Ordinance Amending Title 9, Chapter 2, Article B (Service, Rate and Charges) of the Geneva City Code. Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Simonian Energy/electric consultant Gary Price provided information on the city’s rate structure and comparisons with other communities. The presentation covered a general rate review, class cost of service study, proposed rate designed changes (going to a flat rate), rate impact of Prairie State price adjustment, and typical bill comparisons. Geneva resident Bill Scown asked how higher rates affect the current budget. McKittrick noted that if budget amendments are needed, they are brought to council during the course of the fiscal year as needed. Scown also stated that it was his belief that back in 2008 the city’s rates were competitive, but not any longer. Ald. Simonian stated that based on what data we currently have, he supports the rate adjustments. Roll call: 9‐0 Motion carried. b. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of Memorandum of Understanding Retaining Legal Representation for Prosecution of Local Code Violations. Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Singer V/V: 9‐0 Motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES ‐ JUNE 9, 2014 1  c. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Two (2) 2015 Ford Interceptor Police Cars from Morrow Brothers Ford and Related Conversion Costs Not to Exceed $69,860. Moved by Ald. Singer, second by Ald. Marks V/V: 9‐0 Motion carried. d. Recommend Certificates of Acceptance for Delnor Cancer Center and Geneva Bank & Trust. Moved by Ald. Brown, second by Ald. Seno V/V: 9‐0 Motion carried. e. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Jaeger 6‐Inch Pump Through the National Joint Powers Alliance at the Cost Not‐to‐Exceed $30,905. Moved by Ald. Flanagan, second by Ald. Bruno V/V: 9‐0 Motion carried. f. Recommend Draft Resolution Declaring Surplus Property for Jaeger 6‐Inch Pump. Moved by Ald. Singer, second by Ald. Flanagan V/V: 9‐0 Motion carried. g. Recommend Approval of Swedish Days Class E Liquor Licenses for Gratto, Chianti’s and American Legion as Presented. Moved by Ald. Seno, second by Ald. Marks V/V: 9‐0 Motion carried. h. Recommend Draft Ordinance Adopting 2014 Prevailing Wages. 5. Policy Discussion on Outdoor Seating Liquor License Fencing Regulations This item was taken off the agenda to be discussed at a later date. 6. New Business Ald. Brown noted the recent passing of former Alderman Renee Brenner. 7. Upcoming Meetings: Committee of the Whole: Mon, June 23, 2014. 8. Adjournment On a motion by Ald. Bruno, second by Ald. Singer, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote at 7:45pm. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES ‐ JUNE 9, 2014 2