City of Geneseo Committee of the Whole Met Jan. 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
The Committee of the Whole of the City of Geneseo was called to order on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at 6:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present:
COUNCIL PRESENT: Council Bob James, Council Brett Barnhart, Council Craig Arnold, Council Douglas Crow, Mayor Sean Johnson, Council Martin Rothschild, Council Robert Wachtel, Council Paula Simosky, and Council Keith Kennett
COUNCIL ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Finance Jamie Matthews, City Admin JoAnn Hollenkamp, HR/Deputy Clerk Brandon Maeglin, Attorney Derke Price, Director of IT Garrett Griswold, Director of Public Works Chad VandeWoestyne, Chief of Police Casey Disterhoft, Director of Electrical Operations Eric Rowold, and Deputy Chief of Police Kondon Karzin
PUBLIC PRESENT:
1 THIS WILL BE AN "IN PERSON" MEETING OBSERVING SOCIAL DISTANCING.
2 INVOCATION
Meeting Start: 6:00pm
3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4 ROLL CALL
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.
None.
6 MAYOR'S COMMENTS
The Mayor thanked the public works crew for their hard work clearing the snow from the recent storm. The Mayor also commented that he has been working with staff to begin financial forecasting to plan for future years.
7 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Alderman Wachtel read a letter from a citizen praising the water department for their customer service.
Alderman Arnold commented that he would like the city to examine the cost/benefit of bringing yard waste collection in-house. Arnold also commented that many citizens are concerned about the sales tax increase and about video gaming discussions coming back to council. Arnold stated that he is also concerned that there is no plan in place for the future to avoid additional tax increases.
Alderman Kennett thanked the public works department for their storm cleanup efforts.
Alderman Barnhart thanked Chief Disterhoft for keeping the council up to date on the State's law enforcement legislative discussions.
Alderman Simosky stated that she still needs be provided with documents concerning the budget.
Alderman James stated that he agrees with Arnold in regards to future planning needs.
8 CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS
Administrator Hollenkamp addressed the press regarding the tax levy newspaper headlines and her dissatisfaction with inaccurate information being printed.
8.1. CELL TOWER BUYOUT
Administrator Hollenkamp informed the Council that she would be bringing options forward for selling off the city's cell tower which may be financially beneficial to the city.
8.2. RECAP OF RICHMOND HILL
Administrator Hollenkamp informed the Council that plaques still need to be ordered and a donor appreciation/official grand opening event is planned for this May. The project came in at $150.00 within the planned expense budget.
9 PAYMENT OF CITY AND UTILITY BILLS
9.1. CITY PAYMENT OF INVOICES
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Robert Wachtel, Motion to approve bills as submitted.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Robert Wachtel AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Douglas Crow, Martin Rothschild, Robert Wachtel, Paula Simosky, and Keith Kennett |
10 ADMINISTRATION
10.1. DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTION R-21-01 OF NET METERING DISTRIBUTION UTILIZATION FEE WHICH NEEDS TO BE ADOPTED ANNUALLY.
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Bob James, Motion to recommend to the City Council resolution R-21-01 Net metering utilization fee change and to put on the consent agenda.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart SECONDER: Bob James AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Douglas Crow, Martin Rothschild, Robert Wachtel, Paula Simosky, and Keith Kennett |
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Brett Barnhart, Motion to recommend to the City Council to move forward with budgeted Unit #8 engine panel upgrades and to put on the consent agenda.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Brett Barnhart AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Douglas Crow, Martin Rothschild, Robert Wachtel, Paula Simosky, and Keith Kennett |
11 PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
12 EXECUTIVE SESSION
12.1. MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion to move into executive session per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal council 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 per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6).The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body.
12.2. DISCUSSION OF LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND GENESEO BREWING COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF OUTDOOR DINING.
12.3. DISCUSSION OF EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS
12.4. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Robert Wachtel, Motion to move into Open Session
| RESULT: Carried |
| MOVER: Craig Arnold
SECONDER: Robert Wachtel AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Douglas Crow, Martin Rothschild, Robert Wachtel, Paula Simosky, and Keith Kennett |
13.1. CONSIDERATION TO PROCEED WITH LEASE DOCUMENTS FOR GENESEO BREWING COMPANY.
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Craig Arnold, Motion to recommend to City Council to proceed with lease documents for Geneseo Brewing Company as per terms discussed in executive session.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart SECONDER: Craig Arnold AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Douglas Crow, Martin Rothschild, Robert Wachtel, Paula Simosky, and Keith Kennett |
14.1. MOVE TO CLOSE THE MEETING
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Craig Arnold, Motion to Adjourn
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart SECONDER: Craig Arnold AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Douglas Crow, Martin Rothschild, Robert Wachtel, Paula Simosky, and Keith Kennett |
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