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 June 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Regular Council of the City of Geneseo was called to order on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 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 Paula Simosky, Alderman Kent Swanson, and Council Keith Kennett
COUNCIL ABSENT: 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, 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
Given by Paisley Arnold
2 Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Charlotte Prochaska, Molly Prochaska, and Teddy Prochaska
3 Roll Call
Meeting was called to order by Kyleigh Swanson at 6:00 pm
4 Welcome Junior Aldermen
Kyleigh Swanson
Paisley Arnold
Madelin Arnold
Charlotte Prochaska
Mollie Prochaska
Teddy Prochaska
5 Chamber of Commerce Report
Chamber Director Sullivan gave the Chamber report.
Sullivan gave a presentation on the past, current, and future projects along with conferences he has been able to attend on the Chamber's behalf.
6 City Engineering Report
City Engineer Rains gave the monthly engineering report.
6.1. June Report
Engineer Monthly Report
7 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.
Kathy Nelson spoke to council about the concerns she has as the 4th of July celebrations are approaching. She advised that she is not opposed to the celebration of the 4th itself and she would like for everyone including her neighbors to have fun and enjoy the holiday, but with consideration of neighbors and safety.
8 Mayor's Comments
None
9 City Council Comments
None
10 City Administrator's Comments
-Building/Trades Apprentice Program
-Council Shirts
-Friday 06/14 @ 11AM - DAR Boulder Re-Dedication
City Administrator Maeglin spoke to council about the Building/Trades Apprentice Program advising the participants have to be at least 18 years of age, and this program does include stipends.
Maeglin would like to see as many of the elected officials as possible to attend the DAR boulder Re-Dedication on Friday, June 14th at 11 am.
11 Finance Director Comments
Finance Director Matthews gave the Treasurer's, Budget Book, and Capital Assets report.
A Q&A took place.
Director of Electrical Operations Rowold gave the Electric Captial Assets report Director of Public Works VanDeWoestyne gave the Public Works Capital Assets report. City Engineer Rains advised that he met with VanDeWoestyne and Mayor Johnson about completing the State St. project with limited disturbances. The plan is to phase out the staging in the bid docs, having the selected contractor complete from Park St. to the south side of Palace before the winter weather hits this year. The second stage will take place beginning in the Spring of 2025.
11.1. Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Reports as Submitted.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Keith Kennett, Motion to approve the Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Reports as submitted.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Keith Kennett AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: James Roodhouse |
12.1. Approval of Previous Minutes.
Regular Council - 14 May 2024 - Minutes
Committee of the Whole - 28 May 2024 - Minutes
Special City Council - 28 May 2024 - Minutes
12.2. Discussion of Lease Renewal with the Geneseo Chamber
12.3. Omnibus method
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Kent Swanson, Motion to approve using the omnibus method and to approve items 12.1 - 12.3
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Kent Swanson AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: James Roodhouse |
Items that were requested to be removed from consent agenda.
None
14 Administration
14.1. 2023 Audit Presentation
Wipfli Senior Manager Josh Faivre gave the 2023 audit presentation, adding there were no findings and this was a clean audit.
14.2. Appointments to Police Pension & Police Commission Boards
City Administrator Maeglin advised council of the reappointments given by the Mayor for the Police Pension & Police Commission Boards.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Brett Barnhart, Motion to approve R-24-12
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Brett Barnhart AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: James Roodhouse |
City Administrator Maeglin gave council a recap of the discussion from the COW meeting about combining the Plan Commission Board and Zoning Board. No further discussion was had.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Bob James, Motion to approve O-24-03
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Bob James AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: James Roodhouse |
15.1. Approval of City Bills
A Q&A took place
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Martin Rothschild, Motion to approve the City Bills as presented.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Martin Rothschild AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: James Roodhouse |
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.
Alderman Arnold thanked the Junior Alderman for coming in and participating.
Alderman Barnhart agreed, and then raised a question of why there is no sidewalk in front of the North Cemetery.
Alderman Barnhart asked that if anyone has complaints about fireworks this year, to please reach out to PD while the potential violation is taking place.
17 Adjournment
17.1. Move to close the meeting
Meeting adjourned at 6:42 pm.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Paula Simosky, Motion to Adjourn
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Paula Simosky AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: James Roodhouse |
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