Craig Arnold - Alderman First Ward | City of Geneseo
Craig Arnold - Alderman First Ward | City of Geneseo
City of Geneseo Committee of the Whole met Nov. 26.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
The Committee of the Whole of the City of Geneseo was called to order on Tuesday, November 26, 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, 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, Attorney Derke Price, Director of IT Garrett Griswold, Director of Public Works Chad VandeWoestyne, Chief of Police Casey Disterhoft, 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 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.
5 MAYOR'S COMMENTS
None
6 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Alderman Swanson advised that Martin Rothschild is in the hospital due to a hip injury and be there for the next month. He would be happy if people went to visit him.
7 CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS
- Burn Pile - Remaining Dates in 24:12/06 & 12/07
- Community Lights Contest: Sign up due 12/06
- Judging by Inspire Continuing Care 12/11
- Christmas Walk 12/14 - 8a-8p, Parade at 5pm..
City Administrator Maeglin provided an update on the North State St Project. The project has reached substantial completion, with concrete work finished except for some of the concrete sidewalk pours, which will be completed in the spring.The roadway should open within the next 3 days to traffic.
8 ADMINISTRATION
8.1. OFFICER TIM STEINES PROMOTION TO SERGEANT
Doug Emerick administered the oath to Tim Steines, officially promoting him to Sergeant. Tim was surrounded by his family, friends, and members of the Police Department during the ceremony, with pictures taken shortly afterward.
8.2. R-24-24: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1% FUNDING CONTRIBUTION & LARGE EVENT FEE SCHEDULE
The city contributes 1% of retail sales tax (about $17,500/year) to the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce. Since 2023, the city has also received partial reimbursement for resources used by the Chamber for large Chamber events on public grounds. Staff recommends continuing this approach for fiscal year 2025
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Bob James, Motion recommend approval of R-24-24 to the City Council and to place on the consent agenda.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Bob James AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
Maeglin discussed the 2025 meeting schedule with the council, but no further discussion followed.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Brett Barnhart, Motion to recommend to City Council R-24-23 and to place on the consent agenda.
| 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 |
City Administrator Maeglin told the Council that the IBEW and FOP negotiations went well, noting a 4%, 3%, 3% average pay increase structure across the three-year contracts. No further discussion was had by council.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Kent Swanson, Motion to recommend approval of the four collective bargaining agreements to City Council and to place on the consent agenda.
| 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 |
City Administrator Maeglin reviewed the updates to the Personnel Policy Manual, with no further discussion from the council.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Brett Barnhart, Motion to recommend to City Council approval of the Personnel Policy Handbook Updates as presented.
| 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 |
City Administrator Maeglin informed the council that the Non-Union staff contract would follow the same 4%, 3%, 3% structure for general wage increases over the three-year term. No further discussion was held by the council.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Keith Kennett, Motion to recommend R-24-25 to the City Council and to place on the consent agenda.
| 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 |
City Administrator Maeglin informed the council that, as in previous years, if passed there will be no meeting during the week of Christmas. No further discussion followed.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Kent Swanson, Motion to recommend to City Council the cancellation of the 12/24/24 Committee of the Whole Meeting and to place on the consent agenda.
| 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 |
9.1. PAYMENT OF BILLS
No discussion was had.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Paula Simosky, Motion to pay the bills as presented.
| 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 |
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.
11 ADJOURNMENT
11.1. MOVE TO CLOSE THE MEETING
Meeting adjourned at 6:19 pm
Brett Barnhart moved, seconded by Craig Arnold, Motion to Adjourn
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Brett Barnhart SECONDER: Craig Arnold AYES: Bob James, Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Keith Kennett, Kent Swanson, and James Roodhouse ABSENT: Martin Rothschild |
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