Mayor Sean A. Johnson | City of Geneseo
Mayor Sean A. Johnson | City of Geneseo
City of Geneseo City Council met June 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Regular Council of the City of Geneseo was called to order on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present:
COUNCIL PRESENT: COUNCIL Council Bob James, Council Craig Arnold, Mayor Sean Johnson, Council Martin Rothschild, Alderman James Roodhouse, Council Paula Simosky, Alderman Kent Swanson, and Council Keith Kennett
ABSENT: Council Brett Barnhart
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, Director of Public Works Chad VandeWoestyne, Building Inspector Rick Mills, and City Engineer Loren Rains
PUBLIC PRESENT:
1 INVOCATION
Given by Alderman Bob James.
2 Pledge of Allegiance
3 Roll Call
Meeting began at 6:00 pm
4 Chamber of Commerce Report
Given by Director Zack Sullivan
4.1. City Council Chamber Report - 6.10.25
5 City Engineering Report
5.1. June 2025 Engineer's 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.
Stan Redell with Two Brother's Tree Service made comments about the possibility of the burn pile being closed to tree companies dumping their tree debris at the city site. He requests for this this to be tabled and/or delayed.
Resident Mike Cox spoke about how he believes that the burn pile should stay open and that everyone benefits from it.
Resident Beverly Lamb spoke about how the burn pile is still needed and that more services are needed in Geneseo for disposal of yard waste, not less.
Bob Wittenauer with Bobby's Tree Service requested that the closing of the burn pile be tabled and that it would hinder his currently bid out projects.
7 Mayor's Comments
7.1. Proclamation: National Community is Stronger Than Cancer Day 8 City Council Comments
9 City Administrator's Comments
- Thrill on the Hill: 07/03: Council Sign-Up for Gate Donation Collections
10 Finance Director Comments
10.1. Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Reports as Submitted.
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Kent Swanson, Motion to approve the Treasurer's Report and Capital Asset Reports as submitted.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Kent Swanson AYES: Bob James, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, James Roodhouse, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Brett Barnhart |
11.1. Approval of Previous Minutes.
Regular Council - 13 May 2025 - Minutes
Committee of the Whole - 27 May 2025 - Minutes
Special City Council - 27 May 2025 - Minutes
11.2. O-25-06: Amendment to Chapter 34 of the City Code: Municipal Grocery Retailers' Occupation Tax & Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax
11.3. Omnibus method
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Keith Kennett, Motion to approve using the omnibus method and to approve items 11.1 - 11.3
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Keith Kennett AYES: Bob James, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, James Roodhouse, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Brett Barnhart |
Items that were requested to be removed from consent agenda.
13 Administration
13.1. 2024 Audit Presentation & Approval: Lauterbach & Amen (City Auditors) & City Treasurer Jamie Matthews
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Martin Rothschild, Motion to approve the 2024 Fiscal Year Audit as presented.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Martin Rothschild AYES: Bob James, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, James Roodhouse, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Brett Barnhart |
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Paula Simosky, Motion to approve O-25- 07 and O-25-08.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Paula Simosky AYES: Bob James, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, James Roodhouse, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Brett Barnhart |
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Bob James, Motion to table this item for further investigation and to bring back to a future meeting for discussion.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Bob James AYES: Bob James, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, James Roodhouse, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Brett Barnhart |
14.1. Approval of City bills
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Paula Simosky, Motion to approve the City Bills as presented.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Paula Simosky AYES: Bob James, Craig Arnold, Martin Rothschild, James Roodhouse, Paula Simosky, Kent Swanson, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Brett Barnhart |
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.
No public comments
16 Adjournment
16.1. Move to close the meeting
Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Bob James, Motion to Adjourn at 6:42 pm
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Bob James ABSENT: Brett Barnhart |
a. New members
i. Atkinson Community Festivals
II.) Upcoming Events
a. 2025 Geneseo Music Festival – Father’s Day Weekend – June 13-15
b. 29th Annual Geneseo Chamber Golf Outing – June 27 at Country View Golf Course
c. Sidewalk Sales – July 25-26
d. Annual Dinner – August 7
i. Awards nominations open next week.
III.) Upcoming Promotional Efforts
a. WQAD – running a new digital advertising campaign which will feature new commercials running May 15-June 15
IV.) IOM Update
a. Zack has graduated from Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and has received the recognition of IOM. The IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual’s completion of 96 credit hours of course instruction in non-profit management. Through a combination of required courses and electives in areas such as leadership, advocacy, marketing, finance, and membership, Institute participants are able to enhance their own organizational management skills and add new fuel to their organizations, making them run more efficiently and effectively. Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations.
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