Mayor Sean A. Johnson | City of Geneseo
Mayor Sean A. Johnson | City of Geneseo
City of Geneseo City Council met Nov. 26.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Special City Council Meeting
The Special City Council of the City of Geneseo was called to order on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 6:30 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, Council Keith Kennett, Alderman Kent Swanson, 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, Chief of Police Casey Disterhoft, Director of Public Works Chad VandeWoestyne, City Clerk Paige Seibel, and Director of Electrical Operations Eric Rowold
PUBLIC PRESENT:
1 Roll Call
Meeting began at 6:30 pm
2 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
3 Administration
3.1. Thai Town Cafe Facade Grant Approval
The owner of Thai Town Cafe has submitted an application for a facade grant. Additionally, Golden Garden will be closing in December, and Thai Town Cafe is set to open in February. No further discussion took place during the council meeting.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Keith Kennett, Motion to approve a 50/50 Facade Grant under the Downtown TIF Program, up to $10,000, for Thai Town Cafe at 103 S. State Street for qualifying reimbursable expenses under the program.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Keith Kennett AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
The VFW has submitted an application for a facade grant to install a new exterior door. No further discussion took place during the council meeting.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Paula Simosky, Motion to approve the Facade Grant for the Geneseo VFW, up to $3,552.50 for 50% of proposed upgrades.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Paula Simosky AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
This would permit an increase in the number of Class A liquor licenses from 9 to 10. The new Class A license would be allocated to Gaslight Grocer and Wine Bar, which is expected to open on January 1st. No further discussion took place.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Brett Barnhart, Motion to approve O-24- 17.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Brett Barnhart AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
4.1. Move to close the meeting
Meeting adjourned at 6:35 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, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
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