Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingGeneva, IL · April 11, 2016
Minutes
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
APRIL 11, 2016
Present: Mayor Burns, Ald. Burghart, Cummings, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, Radecki, Simonian,
Seno, Singer
Absent: Ald. Bruno
Staff Present: Forest, Landers, VanGyseghem, Passarelli, Mexin, Wright, Schiber, Schultze,
Nash, Babica, DeGroot, Kruse, Tymoszenko, Olson
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Burns called the meeting to order at 7:00pm noting Ald. Bruno was absent.
2. APPROVE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES FROM MARCH 28, 2016
Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Singer V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
3. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
a. Recommend Approval of Special Event Application for Tour de Cure June 12,
2016/Request for Use of Public Rights of Way and City Services
Moved by Ald. Cummings, second by Ald. Marks V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
b. Recommend Approval of Special Event Application for Swedish Days June 21-26,
2016/Request for Use of Public Rights of Way and City Services
Moved by Ald. Seno, second by Ald. Marks V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
c. Recommend Approval of Issuance of Class E-6 Liquor License to Geneva Chamber of
Commerce for Swedish Days Craft Brew Tent June 21-26, 2016
Moved by Ald. Cummings, second by Ald. Marks V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
d. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Proposal to Bind Coverage for
Commercial Liability, Excess Workers’ Compensation, Property, Boiler and Machinery,
and Excess Liability Insurance Effective April 30, 2016
Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Seno
Representatives from Arthur J. Gallagher were present to answer questions regarding the renewal
of the various policies. Discussion on the contract with Gallagher as broker were answered. Ald.
Simonian was in favor of taking these renewals out to bid every year.
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V/V: 8-1 (Simonian) Motion carried.
e. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of Professional Services Agreement
with Weilandt Legal Services for Recording and Transcription Services for Plan
Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals Effective
May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2018 at a Rate of $42 Per Hour
Moved by Ald. Kilburg, second by Ald. Marks V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
f. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Proclamation for Arbor Day 2016
Moved by Ald. Seno, second by Ald. Marks V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
g. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Waiving of Bidding Process and Execution of
Professional Services Contract with Wedeco-Xylem Water Solutions USA in an Amount
Not to Exceed $43,692 for Wastewater Treatment Plant UV System Repairs
Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Singer V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
h. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing the Publication of a Zoning Map for the City
of Geneva
Moved by Ald. Singer, second by Ald. Marks V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
i. Recommend Draft Ordinance Amending the Eagle Brook Planned Unit Development
Ordinance 89-48 Related to Parking and Loading Berth Requirements and an
Amendment to Ordinance 96-32 Related to Façade Signage for Building Less Than
100,000 Square Feet, Specifically for Pod 1A (Columbus Property Group LLC/Home
Depot)
Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Cummings
Discussion on the proposed amendments and impacts on surrounding properties, as well as
proposed signage was heard.
V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
j. Recommend Draft Resolution Granting Final Planned Unit Development Plan Approval
for Property Located at 2111 S. Randall Road (Pod 1A) in the Eagle Brook Planned Unit
Development – Columbus Property Group LLC)
Moved by Ald. Cummings, second by Ald. Marks V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
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k. Recommend Draft Ordinance Granting a Special Use in the B5 Business District to
Allow Temporary, Seasonal and Permanent Outdoor Storage on the Property Located at
2111 S. Randall Road – Home Depot
Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Cummings V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
l. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Declaration of Surplus Property – Finance
Office Equipment
Moved by Ald. Singer, second by Ald. Marks V/V: 9-0 Motion carried.
4. NEW BUSINESS
5. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Ald. Simonian, second by Ald. Singer, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous
voice vote at 7:40pm.
-Submitted by Recording Secretary Fornari
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