City of Geneseo City Council met May 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Regular Council of the City of Geneseo was called to order on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 5:00 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 Martin Rothschild, Council Paula Simosky, Council Keith Kennett, Zoning Board of Appeals Member Kent Swanson, and Alderman James Roodhouse
COUNCIL ABSENT: Council Craig Arnold
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Finance Jamie Matthews, City Administrator Brandon Maeglin, Director of IT Garrett Griswold, Attorney Derke Price, Chief of Police Casey Disterhoft, Director of Public Works Chad VandeWoestyne, Building Inspector Rick Mills, and City Clerk Paige Seibel
PUBLIC PRESENT:
1 INVOCATION
2 Pledge of Allegiance
3 Roll Call
Meeting began at 5:00 PM
4 Council Swearing-In
4.1. Thank You to Alderman Doug Crow
Mayor Johnson gave a special thank you to Alderman Douglas Crow who served on city council from 2011-2015 and again from 2019-2023. Mayor Johnson added that it has been rewarding to have Crow serve on the council and he wishes him the very best. Mayor Johnson presented Crow a certificate for his service on the city council. Crow spoke saying "to be part of the city council you talk about the good and the bad but friendship among the group is important". Retired Alderman Bob Wachtel added "we have a good team" on the council and served with Crow for eight years he advised Crow was quiet, but a driving force.
4.2. Swearing-In of Swanson, Simosky, James, & Rothschild
City Clerk Seibel Swore in the Newly Elected Swanson, Simosky, James, & Rothschild.
5 City Council Training
Attorney Derke Price gave his training presentation to council as a new elected city council member has joined and as a refresher for the current city council members.
5.1. Training Presentation
6 Chamber of Commerce Report
Chamber of Commerce Director Sullivan gave his report.
Upcoming events to look forward to:
Wednesday May 24th 5 PM-7 PM Business After Hours - Sugar Maple Golf Club
Mural #3 Projection Party: Thursday June 15th 8:30 PM-10 PM - Musical Memories
2023 Geneseo Music Festival: Father's Day Weekend, June 16-18
2023 Geneseo Chamber Golf Outing: Friday June 23rd at Country View Golf Course
6.1. City Council Chamber Report - 5.9.23
7 City Engineering Report
City Engineer Loren Rains - NE Phase #2 contractor hit an unmarked gas tank (marked 16 feet off). The gas company has to get that fixed and continue on with project. Prairie view retention pond is on hold due to rain, the project has been put on hold for the next couple weeks, the pond is still holding water as it should be.
8 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
9 Mayor's Comments
None
10 City Council Comments
Barnhart Welcomed Kent Swanson to Council
11 City Administrator's Comments
None
12 Finance Director Comments
Finance Director Matthews gave her Treasurer and Capital Asset report.
Director of Electrical Operations Rowold gave his report of the current project being worked on - Line crew on Aldrich and Ogden Street Areas.
Director of Public Works VanDeWoestyne gave his report of the current projects being worked on Water Dept Building - Still working on the GIS systems.
12.1. Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Reports as Submitted.
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Bob James, Motion to approve the Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Reports as submitted.
RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart
SECONDER: Bob James
AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse
ABSENT: Craig Arnold
13 Unfinished Business
Items requested to be removed from consent agenda.
Barnhart removed 14.2 0-23-04: Amendments to "Nuisances" and "Solid Waste" in the code of Ordinances - Refuse & Junk off of the consent agenda.
14 Consent Agenda
14.1. Approval of Previous Minutes
Regular Council - 11 April 2023 - Minutes
Committee of the Whole 25 April 2023 - Minutes
14.2. O-23-04: Amendments to "Nuisances" and "Solid Waste" in the Code of Ordinances - Refuse & Junk
Removed from Consent Agenda.
14.3. R-23-09: Surplus Police Vehicles
14.4. R-23-10: Unplanned Purchase of Utility Poles
14.5. Omnibus method
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Keith Kennett, Motion to approve using the omnibus method and to approve items 14.1,14.3,14.4, & 14.5
RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart
SECONDER: Keith Kennett
AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse
ABSENT: Craig Arnold
14.6. NEW BUSINESS
There was a discussion with the council members to change the verbiage to say "8:00AM the day before pickup to 11:59PM the day after pickup".
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by James Roodhouse, Motion to Amend Ordinance O-23-04 to 8:00AM the day before pickup to 11:59PM the day after pickup.
RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart
SECONDER: James Roodhouse
AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse
ABSENT: Craig Arnold
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Keith Kennett, motion to approve O-23- 04 with amendment to "Nuisances" and "Sold Waste" in the code of Ordinances - Refuse & Junk
RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart
SECONDER: Keith Kennett
AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse
ABSENT: Craig Arnold
15 Administration
15.1. Approval of 2023 Street Milling Bid & IGA with Henry County for Annual Street Overlay
Director of Public Works VanDeWoestyne advised council on the bid opening on May 4th. He added the milling has to be done by June 9th and the overlay will be done on the 12th, it needs to be done before Music Fest.
Keith Kennett moved, seconded by Martin Rothschild, Motion to award the contract for 2023 Street Milling to Brandt Construction in the amount of $49,962.15 and to approve the Annual Intergovernmental Agreement with Henry County for 2023 HMA Street Overlay.
RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Keith Kennett
SECONDER: Martin Rothschild
AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse
ABSENT: Craig Arnold
15.2. Pedestrian Bridge & Historical Landing Area Update
Council gave staff direction to obtain bids and cost estimates for both the landing area and the pedestrian bridge. IMEG shall provide the city with a bid for doing preliminary engineering for the bridge.
City Administrator Maeglin spoke to council about two different options that can be done immediately for the Historic Landing Area including: Get bids for only the welcome sign, or bids for the welcome sign, walking path, and circle landing pad. He advised we have a $25,000 grant from The Miller Foundation and can propose to use funds from the hotel motel as well. He added that moving the pedestrian bridge bridge approximately 50 yards south of the landing area, may be our best option moving forward to avoid DOT intersection issues. Central Bank is had a positive response regarding the possibility of moving forward with building the bridge on their property, near their current billboard sign. This new bridge location is anticipated to save funds as well with the bridge design/build as the creek is narrower in this location.
16 Payment of City and Utility Bills
A Q&A took place between Simosky, Matthews, VanDeWoestyne, and Maeglin. All questions were answered.
16.1. Approval of City bills
Martin Rothschild moved, seconded by James Roodhouse, Motion to approve the City Bills as presented.
RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Martin Rothschild
SECONDER: James Roodhouse
AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse
ABSENT: Craig Arnold
17 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
18 move into Executive Session
5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) Discussion of minutes of meeting lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06.
18.1. Move into Executive Session
Moved into Executive Session at 6:46 PM
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Keith Kennett, Motion to move into executive session per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21)
RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart
SECONDER: Keith Kennett
AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse
ABSENT: Craig Arnold
19 Open Session
Open Session began at 6:54 PM
19.1. Roll Call
Everyone was present.
20 Actions after executive session
20.1. Approval of Executive Session Minutes 11/08/22, 11/22/22, 01/24/23, 02/14/23, 03/28/23, 04/11/23, & 04/25/23
Martin Rothschild moved, seconded by Keith Kennett, Motion to Approve Executive Session Minutes 11/08/22, 11/22/22, 01/24/23, 02/14/23, 03/28/23, 04/11/23, & 04/25/23
RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Martin Rothschild
SECONDER: Keith Kennett
AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse
ABSENT: Craig Arnold
20.2. R-23-11: Release of Executive Session Minutes
James Roodhouse moved, seconded by Bob James, Motion to approve R 23-11
RESULT: Carried
MOVER: James Roodhouse
SECONDER: Bob James
AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse
ABSENT: Craig Arnold
21 Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 6:56 PM
21.1. Move to close the meeting
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Martin Rothschild, Motion to Adjourn
RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart
SECONDER: Martin Rothschild
AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse
ABSENT: Craig Arnold
https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/24421/
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