Geneseo Mayor Sean A. Johnson and family | City of Geneseo
Geneseo Mayor Sean A. Johnson and family | City of Geneseo
City of Geneseo City Council met Jan. 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Regular Council of the City of Geneseo was called to order on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 6:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present:
COUNCIL PRESENT:
Council Bob James, Council Brett Barnhart, Mayor Sean Johnson, Council Martin Rothschild, Council Paula Simosky, Alderman Kent Swanson, Council Keith Kennett, 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, Deputy Chief of Police Kondon Karzin, Chief of Police Casey Disterhoft, Director of Public Works Chad VandeWoestyne, Building Inspector Rick Mills, Director of Electrical Operations Eric Rowold, and City Clerk Paige Seibel
PUBLIC PRESENT:
1 INVOCATION
2 Pledge of Allegiance
3 Roll Call
Meeting began at 6:00 PM
4 Chamber of Commerce Report
None
5 City Engineering Report
Chad will review during the capital projects presentation under item 10.1
6 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
7 Mayor's Comments
Mayor Johnson gave kudos to Public Works and to every employee that assisted in plowing during the snow event that happened on 01/09/2024 adding they did a remarkable job.
8 City Council Comments
Alderman Swanson thanked City Administrator Maeglin and Police Chief Disterhoft on the quick response pertaining to his concern about vehicles going over the speed limit in his neighborhood.
9 City Administrator's Comments
- Alderman for a Day Program Introduced
- CA & Chief Review Process
City Administrator Maeglin spoke to council about the Alderman for a Day Program that will take place in April. Four council members will partner up with a high school student that would be interested in being part of the program for a day.
City Administrator Maeglin spoke to council about his and Chief Disterhoft's review on 02/13/2023, adding City Clerk Seibel will send out an email with questions for Council to answer, it would be appreciated if all Council participates. Alderman Kennett advised that this is important for all Alderman to participate in.
10 Finance Director Comments
10.1. Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Reports as Submitted.
Director of Finance Matthews gave her Treasurer's report.
Director of Electrical Operations Rowold gave his report.
Director of Public Works gave his report, adding there will be in presentation soon pertaining to Red Zone.
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Kent Swanson, Motion to approve the Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Reports as submitted.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart SECONDER: Kent Swanson AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Craig Arnold |
No consent agenda as the City did not hold a COW meeting in December.
11.1. Approval of Previous City Council Minutes
Martin Rothschild moved, seconded by Keith Kennett, Motion to approve the December 12, 2023 Special and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Martin Rothschild SECONDER: Keith Kennett AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Craig Arnold |
12.1. South Water Tower Lease with the Henry County Emergency Telephone System Board
City Administrator Maeglin brought to council for consideration and approval, a lease with Henry County ETSB to add Starcom Radio Equipment to the South Water Tower, including a 11x16 shed to hold the equipment. With Council's approval the lease agreement would be $1,500/month, Maeglin advised that the Henry County Board approved the dollar amount, pending council's agreement. Maeglin advised the revenue would be applied to the Water Dept Maintenance Funds.
A Q&A was has between Council and Chief Disterhoft about the emergency radio equipment.
Martin Rothschild moved, seconded by Bob James, Motion to approve the South Water Tower Lease between the City of Geneseo and the Henry
County ETSB.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Martin Rothschild SECONDER: Bob James AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Craig Arnold |
City Administrator Maeglin advised council of the Facade Dowtown TIF for Geneseo Communications, that was previously passed at the Plan Commission Meeting on 01/04.
Kent Swanson moved, seconded by Bob James, Motion to approve the application for a Facade Improvement Grant from Geneseo Communications, up to $10,000 in reimbursable expenses.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Kent Swanson SECONDER: Bob James AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Craig Arnold |
13.1. Approval of City bills
A Q&A took place between Alderwomen Simosky and Finance Director Matthews. Kent Swanson moved, seconded by Paula Simosky, Motion to approve the City Bills as presented.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Kent Swanson SECONDER: Paula Simosky AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Craig Arnold |
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 move into Executive Session
5 ILCS 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.
15.1. Move into Executive Session
Moved to Executive Session at 6:12 PM
Martin Rothschild moved, seconded by Kent Swanson, Motion to move into executive session per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5).
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Martin Rothschild SECONDER: Kent Swanson AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Craig Arnold |
16.1. Roll Call
Open Session began at 6:28 PM
All Alderman/Alderwomen in attendance, except for Arnold.
17 Actions after executive session
None
18 Adjournment
18.1. Move to close the meeting
Meeting adjourned at 6:29 PM
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Kent Swanson, Motion to Adjourn.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart SECONDER: Kent Swanson AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Craig Arnold |
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