Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingGeneva, IL · May 11, 2015
Minutes
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
MAY 11, 2015
PRESENT: Mayor Burns, Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki,
Simonian, Seno, Singer
Staff Present: McKittrick, Dawkins, Babica, VanGyseghem, Mexin, DeGroot, Einwich,
Tymoszenko
1. Call to Order
Chairman Bruno called the meeting to order at 7pm noting all aldermen were present.
2. Approve Minutes from April 27, 2015
Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Seno V/V: 10-0 Motion carried.
3. Items of Business
a. Wastewater Plant Facility Update: Presentation on Aeration and Phosphorus Reduction
Improvements by Dan Bounds with CDM Smith.
Mr. Bounds provided a detailed overview of their study results, thanking city staff for their
diligence and accuracy in the information they provided CDM to conduct the testing/studies.
Bounds provided information on how the City would be able to make improvements to the
wastewater treatment plant to comply with upcoming IEPA regulations on phosphorous
discharge amounts into the Fox River. Bounds outlined the deadlines within the next four
years, as well as specifics on proposed improvements and related costs. Bounds noted that
a Phase 1 cost would be approximately $5 million (with opportunities for grant monies) and
a Phase 2 cost of approximately $4 million.
On a question from Ald. Cummings, Bounds noted that identifying the major sources of
phosphorous output can be daunting but the IEPA believes there is a 50/50 split between
municipal plants and agriculture. Discussion on pairing up with neighboring municipalities for
upgrades was heard, but Dir. Babica stated that each city has their own unique plant and
processing systems and was not confident that would be the most efficient process.
b. Recommend Approval of Chamber of Commerce Liquor License (Class E-6) for Swedish
Days June 25 – 28, 2015; Arts Fair July 25, 2015; Festival of the Vine Sept. 11-13, 2015.
Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Seno V/V: 10-0 Motion carried.
Chamber President Jean Gaines urged citizens to volunteer for the upcoming festivals and
thanked the council for their consideration for the licenses.
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c. Recommend Approval of Letter of Correction for Final Plat of Subdivision and Planned
Unit Development for Prairie Ridge Townhomes Phase 2.
Moved by Ald. Singer, second by Ald. Cummings
On a question from Ald. Radecki, Dir. DeGroot confirmed that no lot coverage issues would
prevail with this correction noting that setback requirements would still need to be met by
property owners for decks and patios. Additionally, DeGroot confirmed that fences would not
be allowed.
V/V: 10-0 Motion carried.
d. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing a $2,000.00 Contract Addendum with ESI
Consultants, Ltd. Related to Route 31 Water Main Replacement Stevens St. to Northerly
Corporate Limits of the City of Geneva.
Moved by Ald. Cummings, second by Ald. Marks V/V: 10-0 Motion carried.
e. Presentation on “Protect My Town” Campaign
Admin. McKittrick presented a video created by the DuPage Mayors and Managers Group to
inform residents on the proposed State cuts to local government distributive funds.
McKittrick urged all to visit www.protectmytown.com for more information.
4. New Business
Ald. Simonian brought the council up to date on discussions he had been involved with
regarding a proposed outdoor concert series produced by Onesti Entertainment. Simonian
stated his goal in assisting this project was to bring additional revenues to the city by bringing
entertainment to the downtown region. Simonian stated that the County, Forest Preserve
District and the City were involved in the discussions. Simonian asked for the council’s support
when the item comes to them in the near future for considerations.
5. Upcoming Meetings:
• Regular Committee of the Whole on Tues. May 26, 2015 at 7pm
6. Closed Session on Collective Negotiating Matters Between Public Employees
or Representatives and Their Employers; and Pending Litigation.
On a motion by Ald. Seno, second by Ald. Singer, the meeting was adjourned to closed session
at 7:55pm.
Roll Call: Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Motion carried.
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The meeting returned to open session at 8:55pm on a motion by Ald. Marks, second by Ald.
Seno.
Roll Call: Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Motion carried.
7. Adjourn
On a motion by Ald. Simonian, second by Ald. Marks, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous
voice vote.
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Agenda
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Monday, May 11, 2015
7pm
City Hall Council Chamber
109 James Street
Geneva, IL 60134
Ald. Mike Bruno, Chair
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes from April 27, 2015
3. Items of Business
a. Wastewater Plant Facility Update: Presentation on Aeration and Phosphorus Reduction Improvements
by Dan Bounds and Amrou Atassi with CDM Smith.
b. Recommend Approval of Chamber of Commerce Liquor License (Class E-6) for Swedish Days June 25 –
28, 2015; Arts Fair July 25, 2015; Festival of the Vine Sept. 11-13, 2015.
c. Recommend Approval of Letter of Correction for Final Plat of Subdivision and Planned Unit
Development for Prairie Ridge Townhomes Phase 2.
d. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing a $2,000.00 Contract Addendum with ESI Consultants, Ltd.
Related to Route 31 Water Main Replacement Stevens St. to Northerly Corporate Limits of the City of
Geneva.
e. Presentation on “Protect Our Town” Campaign
4. New Business
5. Upcoming Meetings:
Regular Committee of the Whole on Tues. May 26, 2015 at 7pm
6. Closed Session on Collective Negotiating Matters Between Public Employees or
Representatives and Their Employers; and Pending Litigation.
7. Adjourn
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
APRIL 27, 2015
PRESENT: Mayor Burns, Ald. Brown, Bruno, Flanagan, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks,
Simonian, Singer, Seno
Staff Present: McKittrick, Dawkins, Tymoszenko, Babica, Schiber, Evans
1. Call to Order
Maladra noted that Ald. Cummings was absent.
*Ald. Flanagan read aloud a proclamation honoring the Gehring family for their many years of
volunteer service to the Geneva Beautification Program and thanked them as they were moving
to Florida.
2. Consider Consent Agenda
Moved by Ald. Simonian, second by Ald. Singer V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
*3. Approve Minutes from April 13, 2015
*Ald. Flanagan read aloud a proclamation honoring the Gehring family for their many years of
volunteer service to the Geneva Beautification Program.
4. Items of Business
a. Recommend Approval of Special Event Application for Swedish Days June 23-28, 2015
Including Request for Use of Public Right-of-Ways and City Services.
Moved by Ald. Brown, second by Ald. Seno V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
Chamber President Jean Gaines was present to promote this year’s festival.
b. Recommend Approval of Special Event Application for Geneva Concours d’Elegance
August 23, 2015 Including Request for Use of Public Right-of-Ways and City Services.
Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Simonian
Ald. Flanagan thanked the organizers for continuing to donate the large planters along
Third Street after the event.
V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
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c. Recommend Approval of Special Event Application for Multisport Madness Kids, Inc. Kids
Triathlon May 24, 2015 Including Use of Public Right-of-Ways and City Services.
Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Seno V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
d. Recommend Draft Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 2 (Liquor Control) Adding One
(1) Class B-3 Liquor License – Rascals Tavern & Grill at 207 S. Third Street.
Moved by Ald. Bruno, second by Ald. Singer
Owners Dina Prey and Jackie Sisto provided an overview of the new restaurant and stated
that they were looking at a May or June opening.
V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
e. Recommend Draft Resolution Expressing Official Intent Regarding Certain Expenditures
to be Reimbursed from the Special Tax Allocation Fund for and/or From Proceeds of an
Obligation Issued, if any, in Connection with a Proposed Tax Increment Financing
District Commonly Described as the Geneva Fox River Redevelopment Project Area.
Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Flanagan V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
f. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Contract with SB Friedman for
Consulting Services Related to Eligibility Study for TIF #4 in the City of Geneva, Illinois
and the Execution of a Memorandum of Agreement Requiring Certain Private Property
Owners to Pay for Such Services.
Moved by Ald. Brown, second by Ald. Bruno V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
g. Recommend Draft Resolution Expressing Official Intent Regarding Certain Expenditures
to be Reimbursed from the Special Tax Allocation Fund and/or from Proceeds of Debt
Issued, if any, in Connection with a Proposed Tax Increment Financing District –
Southeast Master Plan.
Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Seno V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
h. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Purchase of IPerl Water Meter from Sensus
During Fiscal Year 2015-16 for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $87,200.
Moved by Ald. Simonian, second by Ald. Marks V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
i. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Cartridge Filters from American
Melt Brown & Filtration During Fiscal Year 2015-16 at a Price of $6.75 per Unit.
Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Kilburg V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
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j. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Purchase of iTron 100W ERTs from Water
Products During Fiscal Year 2015-16 in an Amount Not to Exceed $69,000.
Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Brown V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
k. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Polydyne Polymer for Wastewater
Treatment Plant During Fiscal Year 2015-16 at a Cost of $1.05 per Pound.
Moved by Ald. Simonian, second by Ald. Marks V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
l. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Bid Award and Contract for the 2015
Geotechnical Services and Construction Material Testing to Rubino Engineering Inc. in
the Amount of $40,415.00.
Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Flanagan
Ald. Simonian requested a “do not exceed” language added with no objection from the
motioners.
V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
m. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Bid Award and Contract for the 2015 Parking
Lot Sealcoating Project to Pavement Systems, Inc. in the Amount of $4,300.00.
Moved by Ald. Flanagan, second by Ald. Seno V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
n. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Bid Award and Contract for the 2015 Sidewalk
and Curb Maintenance Project to Strada Construction Company in the Amount Not to
Exceed $45,000.00.
Moved by Ald. Brown, second by Ald. Flanagan
Brief discussion on how residents can report damaged sidewalks. V/V: 9-0 Motion
carried.
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o. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Bid Award and Contract for 2015 Street
Improvement Project to Geneva Construction Company in the Amount of $2,045,601.14.
Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Simonian
Discussion on use of MFT funds for the project was heard. V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
p. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Pole Attachment Agreement
with Wide Open West for Fiber Installation.
Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Simonian V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
q. Recommend Draft Ordinance Amending Title 11 (Zoning) Related to Removal of “Taxi
Stand” as a Permitted Use in the B1, B2, B3 and B4 Business Districts; and Title 7
(Traffic and Motor Vehicles) Chapter 3 (Stopping, Standing, and Parking), Section 7-3-1
(Manner of Parking) of the Geneva City Code.
Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Seno
Ald. Simonian stated that staff did a good job on crafting the amendments. On a question
from Ald. Kilburg, McKittrick stated that current OSL holders were consulted at the front
end of the discussions but had not seen the proposed ordinance prior to the committee.
V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
r. Recommend Draft Resolution to Waive Bidding Process and Authorizing Execution of a
3-Year Extension of a Management Agreement with Baum Property Management, Inc.
for Administration of the Fisher Farms Special Service Area (SSA #16) at a Cost Not to
Exceed $10,999.92 for 2015 and 2016; and a Contract with Mutz Landscape, Inc. for
Fisher Farms SSA Landscape Services at a Cost Not to Exceed $53,380.00 for 2015 and
2016.
Moved by Ald. Flanagan, second by Ald. Bruno V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
s. Recommend Draft Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 2 (Liquor Control), Section 4-2-
11 and 4-2-13 Adding ‘Craft Beer’ Under the A-5 “Limited Specialty Packaged” Liquor
License Classification.
Moved by Ald. Brown, second by Ald. Seno V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
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t. Recommend Ordinance No. 2015-09 Amending Title 4, Chapter 2 (Liquor Control),
Sections 4-2-1, 4-2-11, and 4-2-12 Related to Outdoor Seating Liquor License
Classification.
Moved by Ald. Seno, second by Ald. Simonian V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
5. New Business
6. Upcoming Meetings:
Regular Committee of the Whole on May 10, 2015 at 7pm
7. Adjourn
On a motion by Ald. Simonian, second by Ald. Flanagan, the meeting was adjourned by
unanimous voice vote at 7:43pm.
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AGENDA ITEM EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Chamber of Commerce Liquor License (Class E-6) Approvals for
Agenda Item: Swedish Days June 25 – 28, 2015; Arts Fair July 25, 2015; Festival
of the Vine Sept. 11-13, 2015.
Presenter & Title: Mary McKittrick, City Administrator
Date: May 11, 2015
Please Check Appropriate Box:
x Committee of the Whole Meeting Special Committee of the Whole Meeting
x City Council Meeting Special City Council Meeting
Public Hearing Other -
YES
Estimated Cost: n/a Budgeted?
x NO
If NO, please explain how the item will be funded:
Executive Summary:
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce has applied for 3 Class E-6 Liquor Licenses; one
each for Swedish Days, Arts Fair, and Festival of the Vine. City staff has reviewed the
applications and recommend approval.
Attachments: (please list)
None
Recommendation / Suggested Action: (briefly explain)
Recommend approval of issuing three (3) Class E-6 Liquor Licenses to the Geneva
Chamber of Commerce for Swedish Days, Arts Fair and Festival of the Vine. Issuance
will take place after site inspections for each of the scheduled events.
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AGENDA ITEM EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Review and consideration of a proposed letter of correction for the final plat of
Agenda Item: subdivision and planned unit development for Prairie Ridge Townhomes Phase
2.
David DeGroot, Community Development Director
Presenter & Title:
Paul Evans, City Planner
Date: May 11, 2015
Please Check Appropriate Box:
X Committee of the Whole Meeting Special Committee of the Whole Meeting
City Council Meeting Special City Council Meeting
Public Hearing Other -
Estimated Cost: N/A Budgeted? YES
If NO, please explain how the item will be funded: NO
Executive Summary:
The original Prairie Ridge development, located at the southeast corner of the intersection of
Peck Road and Bricher Road, was approved for 90 townhomes. Only 38 of the townhomes were
ever constructed. In November of 2013 the City Council approved plans submitted by Ryan
Homes to develop the undeveloped portion of Prairie Ridge as a 43-lot single-family detached
home subdivision. Ryan Homes granted the City of Geneva a blanket easement on the final plat
of subdivision and planned unit development for Prairie Ridge Townhomes Phase 2. The blanket
easement applies to all 43 lots, except for the areas labeled as “EBE” as shown on the attached
final plat of subdivision and planned unit development. The areas labeled as “EBE” are the
anticipated building envelopes for the 43 single-family homes. The blank easement outside of
these areas is for the purpose of installing, maintaining, relocating, repairing and replacing
public utilities. As the lots have developed, Ryan Homes has identified some lots where an
encroachment into the blanket easement would be necessary to allow for a deck or patio. The
attached letter of correction would allow for such encroachments into the blank easement
provided that all decks and permits are constructed and installed by permits issued by the City
and are not located less than 5 feet from any existing utility. All decks and patios will still be
required to comply with the yard and setback requirements set forth in the planned unit
development.
Attachments: (please list)
Final Plat of Subdivision and Planned Unit Development for Prairie Ridge Townhomes Phase 2
Letter of correction
Recommendation / Suggested Action: (briefly explain)
Staff recommends approval of the attached letter of correction for the final plat of subdivision
and planned unit development for Prairie Ridge Townhomes Phase 2.
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Prepared By:
Victoria C. Bresnahan
Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC
300 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 2300
Chicago, Illinois 60606
After Recording Return To:
David DeGroot
Director of Community Development
City of Geneva, Illinois
22 South First Street
Geneva, Illinois 60134
For Recorder’s Use
RE: PRAIRIE RIDGE TOWNHOMES PHASE 2, FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION &
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
To Whom It May Concern:
After the Recording of PRAIRIE RIDGE TOWNHOMES PHASE 2, FINAL PLAT OF
SUBDIVISION & PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF
THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF
THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED
APRIL 14, 2014 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2014K017236 (“PLAT”), the developer of said Phase
2 has requested the City of Geneva to permit the construction of recreational decks and patios which
would encroach into portions of the “Blanket Easement” heretofore granted in the PLAT.
Until further notice, the City of Geneva will hereby permit the construction, installation and
encroachment of recreational decks and patios onto the Blanket Easement (as defined on said Plat)
thereby expanding the “Exception to Blanket Easement” areas where necessary; provided however,
that any existing and future recreational decks and patios shall be constructed and installed by
permits issued by the City of Geneva and shall be located not less than five (5) feet from any existing
utility. Any recreational decks, patios or other structures installed will be at the property owners’
assumed risk, and the City of Geneva shall have the right to utilize the Blanket Easement for all
purposes stated under the PLAT and will have no responsibility to repair, restore, or rehabilitate the
any recreational deck,, patio or other structures in the event same are damaged during repair,
maintenance or customary operations of the subject utility.
Dated: ______________________
Mayor Attest: City Clerk
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOTS 1 TO 43, BOTH INCLUSIVE, AND OUTLOT A IN PRAIRIE RIDGE TOWNHOMES
PHASE 2, FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION & PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, BEING A
SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 39
NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF
GENEVA, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED
APRIL 14, 2014 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2014K017236.
PINS
12-05-101-002
12-05-102-030
12-05-103-031
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AGENDA ITEM EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation for Contract Addendum for Professional Services for
Agenda Item:
the design of the Route-31 Water Main Replacement.
Presenter & Title: Brian L. Schiber, City Engineer/ADPW
Date: April 23, 2015
Please Check Appropriate Box:
X Committee of the Whole Meeting Special Committee of the Whole Meeting
X City Council Meeting Special City Council Meeting
Public Hearing Other -
X YES
Estimated Cost: $2,000.00 Budgeted?
NO
If NO, please explain how the item will be funded:
Executive Summary:
Back in September of 2014, the Council approved staff’s recommendation to award the design of
the 10” ductile iron water main replacement (along the west side of Route-31 from Stevens Street
north to the Corporate Limits) to ESI Consultants Ltd. in a not to exceed figure of $28,650.00.
Staff has been working with ESI since then to coordinate the design with the IDOT, the Park
District, and the developers of the “Park Place” townhomes. This coordination amongst the
various entities has resulted in ESI making far more plan revisions than staff anticipated. ESI can
document their additional expenses associated with these revisions in excess of $5800, but in the
attached correspondence they are requesting a contract addendum of $2000. Staff agrees with
ESI’s assertion of additional expenses beyond their original scope and staff agrees the ESI
requested contract addendum of $2000 is reasonable.
We are planning to have this new water main installed this coming winter, in service Spring of
2016, and the parkway restored by Spring/Summer 2016.
Attachments: (please list)
• Exhibit A – ESI Consultants, Ltd. letter of April 14, 2015
• Resolution
Recommendation / Suggested Action: (briefly explain)
In consideration of the above information, I respectfully recommend that the City of Geneva City
Council award ESI Consultants Ltd. an additional $2000 for additional professional services in
excess of their original contract of $28,650.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-__
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
$2000 Contract Addendum with ESI Consultants, Ltd. for
“Rt-31 Water Main Replacement” Project
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GENEVA, KANE
COUNTY, ILLINOIS, as follows:
SECTION 1: That the City Administrator is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the
City of Geneva, a $2000 Contract addendum with ESI Consultants, Ltd. relating to the design and
preparation of contract documents for the Route-31 Water Main Replacement from Stevens Street to
the north Corporate Limit of the City of Geneva.
SECTION 2: This Resolution shall become effective from and after its passage as in
accordance with law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Geneva, Kane County, Illinois, this ____ day of
_________, 2015
AYES: __ NAYS: __ ABSENT: __ ABSTAINING: __ HOLDING OFFICE: __
Approved by me this ____ day of __________, 2015.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk