Mayor Sean A. Johnson | City of Geneseo
Mayor Sean A. Johnson | City of Geneseo
City of Geneseo City Council met Sept. 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Regular Council of the City of Geneseo was called to order on Tuesday, September 10, 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, Council Keith Kennett, and Alderman James Roodhouse
COUNCIL ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Finance Jamie Matthews, Director of IT Garrett Griswold, Attorney Derke Price, 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
Led by Alderman Bob James
2 Pledge of Allegiance
3 Roll Call
Meeting began at 6:00 pm
4 Chamber of Commerce Report
Chamber Director Sullivan gave the Chamber of Commerce Report.
Upcoming Chamber Events:
∙ September 12th-14th: City-Wide Fall Garage Sales.
∙ September 25th: Business Before Hours - Connecting new business owners with more established business leaders in Geneseo at Central Schoolhouse.
∙ October 5th: State Street Market
∙ October 26th: Scarecrow Row
4.1. City Council Chamber Report - 9.10.24
5 City Engineering Report
City Engineer Raines gave the Engineer Report.
No further discussions took place.
5.1. 2024_09_10_Geneseo-Engineers Monthly Report
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 commented on how great the TPA event turned out, adding it was a remarkable day.
8 City Council Comments
None
9 Finance Director Comments
9.1. Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Reports as Submitted.
Finance Director Matthews presented the Treasurer's report, the budget book, and the Capital Assets report. A Q&A session followed, focusing on the Capital Assets report and the Budget Book. Director of Electrical Operations Rowold provided the Project Summary report for the Electric department. The Director of Public Works delivered the Project Summary report for Public Works.
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Craig Arnold, Motion to approve the Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Reports as submitted.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart SECONDER: Craig Arnold AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and James Roodhouse |
10.1. Approval of Previous Minutes
Regular Council - 13 Aug 2024 - Minutes
Committee of the Whole - 27 Aug 2024 - Minutes
Special City Council - 27 Aug 2024 - Minutes
10.2. R-24-19: Support of Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Grant - Pedestrian Bridge at Oakwood Landing
10.3. O-24-05: Electric Power Cost Adjustments
10.4. WaterWorth Proposal Approval
10.5. R-24-20: Appointment of Troy Christopherson and Scott Schulte to the Plan/Zoning Board.
10.6. Omnibus method
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Kent Swanson, Motion to approve using the omnibus method and to approve items 10.1 - 10.6
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Kent Swanson AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and James Roodhouse |
Items that were requested to be removed from consent agenda.
No items were requested to be removed from consent agenda.
12 Administration
12.1. O-24-06: Hanford Street Parking Restrictions
No further discussion took place
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Bob James, Motion to approve O-24-06.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Bob James AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and James Roodhouse |
City Inspector Mills spoke to council about the building permit that was submitted for the HCOD District.
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Bob James, Motion to approve the HCOD Building Permit for the construction of a 196' x 45' storage facility by Miller Real Estate Holdings at 780 S Chicago Street.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart SECONDER: Bob James AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and James Roodhouse NAYS: Craig Arnold |
City Inspector Mills discussed with the council the proposed contingent sale of the property at 433 E. South St., noting that it would be a valuable addition to the area. The Plan/Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed the proposal and reported that some neighbors opposed the sale, expressing concerns about the constant influx of residents in rental properties.
Alderman Swanson expressed that this development would offer an excellent housing option for elderly individuals who struggle with stairs, and it would also help free up other homes for potential new residents.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Keith Kennett, Motion to approve the conditional use permit for the construction of a duplex at 433 E. South Street.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Keith Kennett AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and James Roodhouse ABSTAINED: Paula Simosky |
13.1. Approval of City bills
A Q&A took place between Council and City Staff.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Kent Swanson, Motion to approve the City Bills as presented.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Kent Swanson AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and 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.
None
15 Adjournment
15.1. Move to close the meeting
Meeting adjourned at 6:32 pm
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Bob James, Motion to Adjourn.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Bob James AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and James Roodhouse |
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