City of Geneseo City Council met Oct. 11
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 Douglas Crow, Mayor Sean Johnson, Council Paula Simosky, and Council Keith Kennett
COUNCIL ABSENT: Council Craig Arnold, Council Martin Rothschild, and Alderman James Roodhouse
STAFF 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, City Clerk Paige Seibel, and Director of Electrical Operations Eric Rowold
PUBLIC PRESENT:
1 INVOCATION
2 Pledge of Allegiance
3 Roll Call
Meeting began at 6:00pm
4 Chamber of Commerce Report
Chamber Director Sullivan gave his report
4.1. City Council Chamber Report - 10.11.22
5 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.
None
6 Mayor's Comments
None
7 City Council Comments
None
8 City Administrator's Comments
None
9 Unfinished Business
Items requested to be removed from consent agenda.
10 Consent Agenda
10.1. Approval of previous minutes.
Regular Council - 13 Sep 2022 - Minutes
Committee of the Whole - 27 Sep - 2022 - Minutes
10.2. Intergovernmental Agreement Between the School District & City For Police Liaison Services
10.3. Omnibus method
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Keith Kennett, Motion to approve using the omnibus method and to approve items 10.1 - 10.3
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart SECONDER: Keith Kennett AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Douglas Crow, Paula Simosky, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, and James Roodhouse |
11 Administration
11.1. Allure PUD Amendment
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Bob James, Motion to approve O-22-17, an ordinance approving a minor change to the planned unit development for Allure, and approving the plat of re-subdivision.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart SECONDER: Bob James AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Douglas Crow, Paula Simosky, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, and James Roodhouse |
11.2. Light Pole Banner Policy
Keith Kennett moved, seconded by Douglas Crow, Motion to approve R-22- 17, a resolution adopting the Light Pole Banner Policy and Program
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Keith Kennett SECONDER: Douglas Crow AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Douglas Crow, Paula Simosky, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, and James Roodhouse |
12 Finance Director Reports
12.1. Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Reports as Submitted.
Douglas Crow moved, seconded by Paula Simosky, Motion to approve the Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Reports as submitted.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Douglas Crow SECONDER: Paula Simosky AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Douglas Crow, Paula Simosky, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, and James Roodhouse |
12.2. 2023 Budget Review
The 2023 budget was reviewed for the second time by council. A Q&A took place and Finance Director Matthews, Police Chief Disterhoft, and Director of Public Works VanDeWoestyne were able to answer all questions had by council.
13 Payment of City and Utility Bills
13.1. Approval of City Bills
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Paula Simosky, Motion to approve the City Bills as presented.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart SECONDER: Paula Simosky AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Douglas Crow, Paula Simosky, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, and James Roodhouse |
14 Public Comment - All Other 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.
None
15 Adjournment
15.1. Move to close the meeting
Meeting adjourned at 6:34pm
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Bob James, Motion to Adjourn
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart SECONDER: Bob James AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Douglas Crow, Paula Simosky, and Keith Kennett A BSENT: Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, and James Roodhouse |
City Clerk
City Council Meeting – Chamber Update for October 2022
I.) Chamber Update
a. 2022 Membership Drive: 258 members
b. New Chamber member businesses
i. Wizard Clean
ii. Shadow Lake Pumpkin Patch & Event Venue
iii. Geneseo Quilt Guild
II.) Event Recap
a. Geneseo Mural Project
i. Projection Party on Sept. 15
ii. A great addition to our community!
iii. Plans for two more murals in 2023 and beyond.
b. State Street Market
i. October 11, 2022, Attendance over 7,000
ii. Event went over very well with our local brick & mortar stores and vendors.
iii. Events like State Street Market underscore the direct impact the Geneseo Chamber makes on our local business community.
III.) Upcoming Events
a. Zack will attend the The Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority (QCREDA) Connect event tomorrow to learn more about the powerful regional economic development instruments that can help our community and local companies grow in the upcoming years. This will also be an opportunity to Connect with local decision-makers and officials in the represented counties.
b. Cruise the Canal – Fall Foliage Tours this Friday Oct. 14
c. Witches Night Out – October 27
d. Scarecrow Row – October 29
e. Fall Breakfast November 16
f. Christmas Open House – November 18-20
g. 2022 Geneseo Christmas Walk– A Victorian Walk Throwback! – December 10
https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/21660/
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