Mayor Sean A. Johnson | City of Geneseo
Mayor Sean A. Johnson | City of Geneseo
City of Geneseo City Council met Oct. 8.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Regular Council of the City of Geneseo was called to order on Tuesday, October 8, 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 Paula Simosky, Alderman Kent Swanson, Council Keith Kennett, and Alderman James Roodhouse
COUNCIL ABSENT: Council Martin Rothschild
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, Building Inspector Rick Mills, Director of Electrical Operations Eric Rowold, and City Clerk Paige Seibel
PUBLIC PRESENT:
1 INVOCATION
Led by Alderman James
2 Pledge of Allegiance
3 Roll Call
Meeting began at 6:00 pm
Roodhouse arrived at 6:24 pm
4 Chamber of Commerce Report
Chamber Director Sullivan gave the Chamber of Commerce Report.
Alderman advised that State Street Market was a great event.
Upcoming Chamber Events:
October 18th - Cruise the Canal Fall Foliage Tours
October 24-26 Witches Weekend
October 26 - Scarecrow Row
November 2 - Tie A Yellow Ribbon
November 6 - Geneseo Chamber Fall Breakfast
November 15 - Christmas Open House
November 15 - December 14 - Shop Geneseo Promotion
December 14 - 2024 Geneseo Christmas Walk presents: To Many Santas!
4.1. City Council Chamber Report - 10.8.24
5 City Engineering Report
5.1. City Engineering Report
Tyler Sand with IMEG gave the Engineering Report.
October Engineering 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
None
8 City Council Comments
None
9 City Administrator's Comments
E-Waste - Thank You
City Administrator Maeglin informed the council about the successful E-Waste event, reporting that 32 pallets of electronics were collected.
Rowold will lead a discussion on solar energy at the COW meeting scheduled for October 22nd.
10 Finance Director Comments
10.1. 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, followed by a Q&A session that focused on the Capital Assets and the Budget Book.
Director of Electrical Operations Rowold provided the Project Summary report for the Electric Department.
In Chad VanDeWoestyne's absence, Director of Finance Matthews delivered his Project Summary report.
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, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett. ABSENT: Martin Rothschild and James Roodhouse |
11.1. Approval Of Previous Minutes
Regular Council - 10 Sep 2024 - Minutes
Commitee of the Whole - 24 Sep 2024 - Minutes
Special City Council - 24 Sep 2024 - Minutes
11.2. Facade Improvement Grant Application - Emmerson Excavating 11.3. O-24-07: Purchasing Policy Update
11.4. Omnibus method
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Kent Swanson, Motion to approve using the omnibus method and to approve items 11.1 - 11.4
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Kent Swanson AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Martin Rothschild and James Roodhouse |
Items that were requested to be removed from consent agenda.
No items were requested to be removed from consent agenda.
13 Administration
13.1. Henry County Tourism Bureau - Update From Director Kelly Wolf
Henry County Tourism Director Kelly Wolf provided an update on the Tourism Bureau's progress, noting that she will be placing QR codes around Geneseo. These codes will highlight local restaurants and shopping options for sports events and other activities that attract visitors to shop Geneseo.
13.2. Proposal Discussion for the Purchase & Development of Parcels 0821207002 & 0821207003
Jeremy Dodge from Today's Builders presented their proposal to the council for the two water lot parcels 0821207002 and 0821207003, for which the City sought bids. He also mentioned that he would be collaborating with Travis Mackey from the High School on the CTE Program. A Q&A session followed between Dodge and the council.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Keith Kennett, Motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare a Real Estate Sales Contract and Warranty Deed for the Sale of Parcels 0821207002 & 0821207003 to Today's Builders.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Keith Kennett AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
Director of Finance Matthews presented the 2025 Budget and the 2025 Capital Project Lineup. A Q&A session followed, involving discussions with IT Director Griswold, Chief Disterhoft, and Director of Electrical Operations.
Megan Mac noted that if there is to be a salary increase for the Aldermen, it must be presented at the next COW meeting and voted on at a Special city Council, as it needs to occur 180 days prior to an election. The incoming Aldermen would then receive the adjusted salary.
13.4. Allure PUD Amendment
City Administrator Maeglin informed the council about the Allure PUD Amendment, noting that Allure is seeking a HUD loan. To proceed, they will need to divide the property into two separate parcels, distinguishing the independent living area. Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Kent Swanson, Motion to approve O-24- 08, an ordinance approving a minor change to the planned unit development for Allure, approving an amended plat of re-subdivision.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Kent Swanson AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
14.1. Approval of City Bills
No questions no discussion was had.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by James Roodhouse, Motion to approve the City Bills as presented.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: James Roodhouse AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
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
16 move into Executive Session
5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules of one or more classes of employees.
16.1. Move into Executive Session
Moved to Executive Session at 7:56 pm
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by James Roodhouse, Motion to move into executive session per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: James Roodhouse AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
Back in session at 8:08 pm
17.1. Roll Call
Rothschild was absent.
18 Adjournment
18.1. Move to close the meeting
Meeting adjourned at 8:09 pm
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Kent Swanson, Motion to Adjourn
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Kent Swanson AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, Keith Kennett, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
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