City of Geneseo City Council Met Feb. 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Regular Council of the City of Geneseo was called to order 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 Martin Rothschild, Council Robert Wachtel, and Council Paula Simosky
COUNCIL ABSENT: Council Douglas Crow and Council Keith Kennett
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Finance Jamie Matthews, City Admin JoAnn Hollenkamp, Director of IT Garrett Griswold, Chief of Police Casey Disterhoft, City Attorney Kenneth Menzel, Director of Public Works Chad VandeWoestyne, and Director of Electrical Operations Eric Rowold
PUBLIC PRESENT: Paster Steve Palm, Cub Scout Pack 136, Pack Leader - Nathan Nicke
1 This is an "in person" meeting observing social distancing
2 INVOCATION
Prayer was led by Pastor Steve Palm.
3 Pledge of Allegiance
4 Roll Call
Meeting started at 6:00pm.
5 Chamber of Commerce Report
There was no Chamber report.
6 City Engineering Report
JoAnn read the City Engineers report.
Geneseo Creek Study – we have made progress on the study. We have developed some flood mitigation strategies and preliminary cost estimates. We can send a preliminary draft report in the upcoming weeks. Could possibly do a presentation at the March or April COW meeting.
Ash Street lift station – Scott Kammerman has been in contacted the Contractor several times. They indicate equipment will arrive soon (this month) and will get started once weather breaks some.
Cherry St. lift station – permits have been secured for lift station and force main. We plan on putting this out to public bid next week with a bid opening the first week of March.
7 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. You may email any comments to cadministrator@cityofgeneseo.com or text to 309-944-0915.
None.
8 Mayor's Comments
The Mayor read a note from Keith Kenneth explaining his absence.
9 City Council Comments
Wachtel acknowledged Kenneth's work in the community. Simosky thanked Jo & Jamie for the review of the reconciliation of the treasurer's report to the audit and thanked Keith for attending. Siomosky also said that there is a forthcoming report for 5 year trend of Fund Balance and Treasurer's Report.
10 City Administrator's Comments
City Administrator reviewed the 5 year financial forecast for the general fund and reminded council to complete the employee reviews for the Police Chief and City Administrator no later than 2/15/21.
10.1. General Fund Financing Forecasting
11 Finance Director Comments
11.1. Budget Book, Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Reports as Submitted. Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Brett Barnhart, Motion to approve the Budget Book, Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Reports as submitted.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Brett Barnhart AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, Robert Wachtel, and Paula Simosky ABSENT: Douglas Crow and Keith Kennett |
Items requested to be removed from consent agenda.
None.
13 Consent Agenda
13.1. Approval of previous City Council Minutes
13.2. Approval of previous Committee of the Whole Minutes
13.3. Consideration of resolution R-21-01 of net metering distribution utilization fee which needs to be adopted annually.
13.4. Consideration of Unit #8's engine panel upgrade project.
13.5. Omnibus method
Robert Wachtel moved, seconded by Craig Arnold, No discussion. Motion to approve using the omnibus method and to approve items 13.1 - 13.5
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Robert Wachtel SECONDER: Craig Arnold AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, Robert Wachtel, and Paula Simosky ABSENT: Douglas Crow and Keith Kennett |
14.1. Consideration of license agreement for outdoor services with GBC.
Barnhart expressed concern that 24 hours may be too long in the case of an emergency. Mayor Johnson assured him that discussions had taken place about that issue and GBC owner understands that the City or Nicor would take whatever action necessary in case of an emergency.
Martin Rothschild moved, seconded by Robert Wachtel, Motion to approve the license agreement with GBC.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Martin Rothschild SECONDER: Robert Wachtel AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, Robert Wachtel, and Paula Simosky ABSENT: Douglas Crow and Keith Kennett |
15.1. Approval of City bills
There were two questions on bills which Jamie answered along with Eric R. These questions concerned the bi-yearly fee paid for the Henry County EDC Director and for the 7200 conversion upgrade material cost.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Brett Barnhart, Motion to approve the City Bills as presented.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Brett Barnhart AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, Robert Wachtel, and Paula Simosky ABSENT: Douglas Crow and Keith Kennett |
16.1. Move to close the meeting
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Paula Simosky, Motion to Adjourn
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold |
| SECONDER: Paula Simosky
AYES: Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, and Robert Wachtel ABSENT: Douglas Crow and Keith Kennett |
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