City of Geneseo City Council met June 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Regular Council of the City of Geneseo was called to order on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 6:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present:
COUNCIL PRESENT: Council Bob James, Council Brett Barnhart, Council Craig Arnold, Mayor Sean Johnson, Council Paula Simosky, Council Keith Kennett, Zoning Board of Appeals Member Kent Swanson, and Alderman James Roodhouse
COUNCIL ABSENT: Council Martin Rothschild
STAFF PRESENT:
PUBLIC PRESENT: Director of Finance Jamie Matthews, City Administrator Brandon Maeglin, Director of IT Garrett Griswold, Attorney Derke Price, Deputy Chief of Police Kondon Karzin, Chief of Police Casey Disterhoft, Director of Public Works Chad VandeWoestyne, Building Inspector Rick Mills, and City Clerk Paige Seibel
1 INVOCATION
2 Pledge of Allegiance
3 Roll Call
Meeting began at 6:00 PM
4 Chamber of Commerce Report
Chamber Director Sullivan gave his report including upcoming events:
Mural #3 Projection Party : Thursday June 15th 8:30-10pm - Musical Memories
2023 Geneseo Music Festival: June 16-18 Father's Day Weekend
2023 Geneseo Chamber Golf Outing: Friday June 23rd at Country View Golf Course
5 City Engineering Report
City Engineer Raines gave updates on the NE Drainage adding the sidewalk has been poured, Detention Pond has been finished, Geneseo Lake designs are being looked at and are waiting for the soil report to come back, North State St. is being worked on currently next things to think about is where to break for phasing.
6 Public Comment - Agenda Items
City Ordinance allows members of the Public to speak and give input up to 3 minutes during Public Comment, there can be no debate or action by the City Council at this time.
Pastor Palm had questions about the water ordinance which will be answered later in the meeting.
7 Mayor's Comments
None
8 City Council Comments
None
9 City Administrator's Comments
- Thrill on the Hill - Council Participation
- Downtown Banner Replacements
- Griswold Recognition
- Karzin FBI Graduation
City Administrator Maeglin spoke to council about the annual participation that is needed for Thrill on the Hill.
City Administrator Maeglin showed the council the new banners that will put up downtown and advised insurance funds from the storm would help with a partial payment as well. Q&A took place on if there will be banner replacement this year on Route 82, and Maeglin advised that would be in the near future but not at this time.
Chief Disterhoft read his letter of appreciation to IT Director Griswold expressing his gratitude to him for his efforts on the GPD Gobal RMS System (Record Management System).
Deputy Chief Karzin gave a presentation on the past 2 1/2 months (April 1st - June 8) since he has been gone in Quantico at the FBI Academy showing council and other city staff his experience while there. Only 1% of Law Enforcement are accepted to be part of this program.
10 Finance Director Comments
Director of Finance Matthews gave her report. A Q&A did not take place.
10.1. Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Reports as Submitted.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Paula Simosky, Motion to approve the Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Reports as submitted.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Paula Simosky AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
Items requested to be removed from consent agenda.
None
12 Consent Agenda
12.1. Approval of Previous Minutes
12.2. Farmer's Market License Agreement - 2023
12.3. Win Stoller Lease Agreement
12.4. Omnibus method
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Kent Swanson, Motion to approve using the omnibus method and to approve items 12.1 - 12.4
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Kent Swanson AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
Josh Faivre, Senior Manager at Wipfli gave his report on the 2022 Audit including the following:
• Independent Auditor's Report - Clean "unmodified" opinion on basic financial statements
• Independent Auditor's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting on Compliance and Other Matters Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards - No Findings on internal controls over financial reporting or compliance.
• Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program and on Internal Control Over Compliance Required by the Unform Guidance - Clean "unmodified" opinion - No Findings
• Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance with State of Illinois Public Act 85- 142 (TIF) - No findings on TIF Compliance
13.1. Annual Audit Presentation & Approval: Year 2022 - Wipfli LLP & Director Matthews
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Keith Kennett, Motion to approve the 2022 Fiscal Year Audits as presented.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Keith Kennett AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
Mayor tabled this discussion.
13.3. Historical Landing Area & Pedestrian Bridge Project
City Administrator Maeglin gave a recap on the concept of splitting the pedestrian bridge down from the intersection at State & Oakwood. The Historical Landing Area and Welcome sign would be a separate project from the bridge including starting the landing pad, connecting sidewalk to Oakwood sidewalk, Welcome sign with Historic Boulder with the funding source being a $25,000 grant from the Miller Foundation. Alderman Arnold advised he would like to move forward with the flags from the original plan even if that means we need to revisit sponsorships.
Paula Simosky moved, seconded by Craig Arnold, Motion to approve spending the $25,000 grant received from the Miller Foundation for Landing Area Construction.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Paula Simosky SECONDER: Craig Arnold AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Brett Barnhart AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
Chief Disterhoft spoke to council about the current Watchguard body cameras, he advised they have reached the end of their lifespan, this will be reintroduced to council at the COW on 6/27 and voted on after at the Special Council Meeting by council.
13.5. City Water Services Discussion & Ordinance Consideration
City Administrator Maeglin, Chief Water Operator Whittington, and Director of Public Works VanDeWoestyne spoke to council on the future plans of the 5th and 6th well and water treatment plant including water storage tank. There was also the presentation of implementing a Water Emergency Response Ordinance to be spoke about and voted on at the COW and Special Council Meeting on 6/27.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Bob James, Motion to direct the City Attorney & City Administrator to bring forth a draft ordinance addressing a water emergency response procedure and water conservation program in the City of Geneseo.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Bob James AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
14.1. Approval of City bills
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Kent Swanson, Motion to approve the City Bills as presented.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Kent Swanson AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
City Ordinance allows members of the Public to speak and give input up to 3 minutes during Public Comment, there can be no debate or action by the City Council at this time.
None
16 move into Executive Session
5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.
5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body.
16.1. Move into Executive Session
Moved at 7:30 PM
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Bob James, Motion to move into executive session per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6)
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Bob James AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
Back in session at: 7:50 PM
17.1. Roll Call
All Council Members in attendance
18 Actions after executive session
19 Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM
19.1. Move to close the meeting
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Paula Simosky, Motion to Adjourn
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Paula Simosky AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
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