City of Geneseo City Council met Nov. 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Regular Council of the City of Geneseo was called to order on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 6:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present:
COUNCIL PRESENT:
Mayor Kathy Carroll-Duda, Council Brett Barnhart, Council Craig Arnold, Council Douglas Crow, Council Martin Rothschild, Council Paula Simosky, Council Robert Wachtel, Council Sean Johnson, and Council Bob James
COUNCIL ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
HR/Deputy Clerk Brandon Maeglin, Director of IT Garrett Griswold, Director of Finance Jamie Matthews, City Admin JoAnn Hollenkamp, City Clerk Loree Phlypo, Chief of Police Casey Disterhoft, Director of Public Works Chad VandeWoestyne, Directof of Electrical Operations Eric Rowold, Deputy Chief of Police Kondon Karzin, and Building Inspector Rick Mills
PUBLIC PRESENT:
1 Chamber of Commerce Report
Chamber Director Zach Sullivan reported that the Chamber membership is at 197 with 1 new member in the last month. Witches Night Out and Bootiful Saturday were success with over 625 children participating in the downtown Trick or Treating. The Chamber is continuing to work on the Holiday Events. To see a full list of Chamber Events please visit www.geneseo.org.
2 City Engineering Report
Greg Ryckaert from IMEG gave an update on the NE Drainage Project. There was a site visit with Elected Officials and a discussionary meeting with the DNR. The Hennepin Canal Pipe is steel and in good shape, it is larger than anticipated with a diameter of 50". The current pipe was installed back in the 1950's. Due to the pipe being larger and steel it can be extended and cleaned out, making it not necessary to replace the pipe. A Maintenance Agreement with the DNR will need to be drafted.
3 Mayor's Comments
Mayor Kathy Carroll-Duda announced that she will not be seeking a 3rd term as Mayor. This was a good experience to see Geneseo from a different prospective. She thanked the employees.
4 City Administrator's Comments
CIty Administrator Hollenkamp congratulated Eric Rowold on his appointment to the Director of Electrical Operations Position. We are moving forward with a fast track demolition for 602 N. Center Street. We posted the notice on 10/16, mailed notice to interested parties on 10/17, recorded notice on 10/18,and published notice in paper on 10/24. If there are no objections as of 11/23 we will have authorization to demolish. Demolition must occur no later than 2/14/20. After demolition, we will place a lien against the property. We have a grant to cover the cost of demolition and the recorded lien will be for all other costs (i.e. legal). We will then need to decide whether to foreclose on the lien.
5 Public Comment
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.
Jon Zahm reported that Beth Welders will be replacing him as the reported from the Henry County Republic.
6 Consent Agenda
6.1. Approval of previous Committee of the Whole Minutes dated 10 22 2019
6.2. Approval of previous City Council Minutes dated 10 08 2019
6.3. Special City Council Meeting Minutes 10.22.2019
6.4. Site Visit North Side Storm Water Project Minutes dated 10 24 2019
6.5. Ordinance O-19-18 2019 Tax Levy Ordinance for the City of Geneseo, Henry county, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.
6.6. Ordinance O-19-19 An Ordinance Abating the Tax heretofore levied for the year 2019 to pay debt service on General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Water & Sewer alternate Revenue Source) Series 2013 of the City of Geneseo, Henry County, Illinois.
6.7. Ordinance O-19-20 An Ordinance Abating the Tax heretofore levied for the year 2019 to pay debt service on General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Water& Sewer Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2014A of the City of Geneseo, Henry County, Illinois
6.8. Ordinance O-19-21 An Ordinance Abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2019 to pay debt service on General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Waterworks & Sewerage Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2014B of the City of Geneseo, Henry County, Illinois
6.9. Ordinance O-19-22 An Ordinance Abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2019 to pay debt service on General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Waterworks & Sewerage Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2016A of the City of Geneseo, Henry County, Illinois
6.10. Ordinance O-19-23 An Ordinance Abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2019 to pay debt service on Geneseo Obligation Refunding Bonds (Waterworks and Sewerage Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2016B of the City of Geneseo, Henry County, Illinois
6.11. Recommendation
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Craig Arnold, Motion to approve omnibus method
RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart
SECONDER: Craig Arnold
AYES: Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Douglas Crow, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky,
Robert Wachtel, Sean Johnson, and Bob James 6.12. Recommendation
Robert Wachtel moved, seconded by Craig Arnold, Motion to approve items 9.3 - 9.12
RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Robert Wachtel
SECONDER: Craig Arnold
AYES: Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Douglas Crow, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Robert Wachtel, Sean Johnson, and Bob James
7 Administration
7.1. Finance Director Report
Finance Director Jamie Matthews gave an overview of the Treasurer's Report and the Capital Asset Report. Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Craig Arnold, Motion to accept the Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Report as submitted
RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart
SECONDER: Craig Arnold
7.2. Resolution R-19-18 A Resolution Regarding the Intergovernmental Cooperation Contract with Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Craig Arnold, Motion to approve Resolution R-19-18 A Resolution Regarding the Intergovernmental Cooperation Contract with Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association.
RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart
SECONDER: Craig Arnold
AYES: Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Douglas Crow, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky,
Robert Wachtel, Sean Johnson, and Bob James 7.3. Resolution R-19-19 A Resolution allowing employees to receive a 2020
advance from the City to cover HSA Deductible Costs Robert Wachtel moved, seconded by Sean Johnson, Motion to approve Resolution R-19-19 A Resolution allowing employees to receive a 2020 advance from the City to cover HSA Deductible Costs
RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Robert Wachtel
SECONDER: Sean Johnson
AYES: Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Douglas Crow, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Robert Wachtel, Sean Johnson, and Bob James
8 City and Utility Bills
8.1. Payment of City and Utility Bills
Robert Wachtel moved, seconded by Craig Arnold, Motion to approve bills minus the 4 bills as discussed.
RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Robert Wachtel
SECONDER: Craig Arnold
AYES: Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Douglas Crow, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky,
Robert Wachtel, Sean Johnson, and Bob James
9 Public Comment
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.
10 Executive Session
10.1. Motion to Enter into Executive Session
Pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity and;
Pursuant to the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body: 5ILCS 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 at 6:43 pm. Martin Rothschild moved, seconded by Bob James, to enter into Executive session Pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and 5ILCS 120/2(c)(5) at 6:43 pm.
RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Martin Rothschild
SECONDER: Bob James
AYES: Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Douglas Crow, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky,
Robert Wachtel, Sean Johnson, and Bob James 10.2. Motion to return to Open Session at 7:44 pm.
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Bob James, to return to Open Session at 7:44 pm.
RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart
SECONDER: Bob James
AYES: Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Douglas Crow, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Robert Wachtel, Sean Johnson, and Bob James
11 Actions after executive session
11.1. Consideration to hire a part-time police officer
No Action Taken
11.2. Direction concerning the purchase of property under the parcel number of 08-08-400-015 (Future Industrial Park)
No Action Taken
12 Adjournment
12.1. Meeting adjourned at 7:46 pm.
Robert Wachtel moved, seconded by Brett Barnhart, To adjourn the meeting at 7:46 pm.
RESULT: Carried MOVER: Robert Wachtel SECONDER: Brett Barnhart
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