Mayor Sean A. Johnson | City of Geneseo
Mayor Sean A. Johnson | City of Geneseo
City of Geneseo City Council met Dec. 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Regular Council of the City of Geneseo was called to order on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 6:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present:
COUNCIL PRESENT: Council Brett Barnhart, Council Craig Arnold, Mayor Sean Johnson, Council Paula Simosky, Alderman Kent Swanson, and Council Keith Kennett
COUNCIL ABSENT: Council Bob James, Council Martin Rothschild, and Alderman James Roodhouse
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, Building Inspector Rick Mills, City Clerk Paige Seibel, and Director of Electrical Operations Eric Rowold
PUBLIC PRESENT:
1 INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Palm
2 Pledge of Allegiance
3 Roll Call
Meeting began at 6:00 pm
4 Chamber of Commerce Report
Chamber Director Sullivan gave the Chamber report.
Upcoming Chamber Events:
November 15th - December 14th - Shop Geneseo!
December 14th - 2024 Geneseo Christmas Walk Present: Too Many Santas!!
5 City Engineering Report
5.1. IMEG December Engineering Report
Tyler Sands presented the 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
None
8 City Council Comments
Alderman Swanson asked for the rest of council to give Rothschild a call and advised he is in good spirits.
9 City Administrator's Comments
- Council Participation - Christmas Walk
10 Finance Director Comments
10.1. Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Reports as Submitted.
Director of Finance Matthews presented the budget book, treasurer’s report, and capital asset report. Following the presentation, a Q&A session was held between the council and Matthews.
Rowold provided updates on the Electric capital projects.
Chad VanDeWoestyne shared updates on the capital projects for Public Works. Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Brett Barnhart, Motion to approve the Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Reports as submitted.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Brett Barnhart AYES: Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Bob James, Martin Rothschild, and James Roodhouse |
11.1. Approval of Previous Minutes
Public Hearing - 12 Nov 2024 - Minutes
Regular Council - 12 Nov 2024 - Minutes
Committee of the Whole - 26 Nov 2024 - Minutes
Special City Council - 26 Nov 2024 - Minutes
11.2. R-24-23: 2025 Schedule of Meetings
11.3. R-24-24: Chamber of Commerce 1% Funding Contribution & Large Event Fee Schedule
11.4. R-24-25: Annual Wage Increases for Non-Union Staff
11.5. Collective Bargaining Agreements for the IBEW & FOP Unions: 2025 - 2027
11.6. Personnel Policy Manual Update
11.7. Cancellation of the 12/24/24 Committee of the Whole Meeting due to the holidays.
11.8. Omnibus method
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Kent Swanson, Motion to approve using the omnibus method and to approve items 11.1 - 11.8
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Kent Swanson AYES: Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Bob James, 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. R-24-26: 2025 MFT Estimated Costs
A Q&A took place between council and City staff.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Brett Barnhart, Motion to approve R-24- 26.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Brett Barnhart AYES: Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Bob James, Martin Rothschild, and James Roodhouse |
Director of Electrical Operations Rowold informed that the City has 14 retired transformers no longer in use. Once declared surplus property, the Electric Department plans to sell them to the City of Mascoutah.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Kent Swanson, Motion to approve R-24- 27.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Kent Swanson AYES: Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Bob James, Martin Rothschild, and James Roodhouse |
City Administrator Maeglin opened the sole bid submitted within the designated time frame.
Tim Gould submitted a bid of $235 per acre for a five-year lease, stating his intention to plant a soybean field in the first year to control weeds, followed by transitioning the land into an alfalfa farm.
Alderman Arnold requested that City staff review the going rate for farm leases.
14 Payment of City and Utility Bills
14.1. Approval of City bills
No discussions were had.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Brett Barnhart, Motion to approve the City Bills as presented and to approve the payment of the month's second set of bills, due to the cancellation of the December COW Meeting.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Brett Barnhart AYES: Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Bob James, Martin Rothschild, 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.
16 Adjournment
16.1. Move to close the meeting
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Kent Swanson, Motion to Adjourn
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Kent Swanson AYES: Brett Barnhart, Craig Arnold, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Bob James, Martin Rothschild, and James Roodhouse |
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