City of Genoa City Council met Aug. 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Vicary called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken. Aldermen Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido, Winter, Brust and Lang were present. Aldermen Stevenson and Cravatta were absent.
Mayor Vicary lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Guest Speakers – City Clerk Winker swore in Part Time Officer, Robert Barnett and Full Time Officer, Adam Schuring. A short break was taken for photographs with family and friends.
Motion made by Alderman Carroll to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of July 17, 2018, seconded by Alderman Lang. Voice vote was taken. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Alderman Wesner to approve payment of the accounts payables for the 2nd half of July 2018, in the amount of $134,187.21, seconded by Alderman Brust. Alderman Brust asked about line item #11 to C.E.S. Inc. Consultant Ganek responded that it was payment for an engineering infrastructure evaluation in the Riverbend Subdivision. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido, Winter, Brust and Lang voted yes. Motion carried.
ITEMS FROM INDIVIDUALS IN ATTENDANCE – None OLD BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF THE PURCHASE OF A MOWER ATTACHMENT: Motion made by Alderman Lang to approve the purchase of a mower attachment from CSR Bobcat, not to exceed $4,701.20, seconded by Alderman Wesner. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Lang, Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido, Winter and Brust voted yes. Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE CITY TO DISCONTINUE WATER SERVICE IF ACCESS IS NOT GRANTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF MAILING A NOTIFICATION LETTER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE A WATER METER: Motion made by Alderman Lang to approve an ordinance amending Title 8, Water and Sewer Regulations, Chapter 3, Section 13, Right of Access, of the Municipal Code of the City of Genoa, seconded by Alderman Brust. Alderman Brust asked if the ordinance could be amended to 60 days instead of 30 days to discontinue water service. City Attorney, Jack Slingerland indicated that it could be amended with a motion and second motion. Alderman Lang made a motion to amend the ordinance to 60 days instead of 30 days for discontinuation of water service. Voice vote was taken. All voted yes to amend. Roll call vote was taken to approve the amended ordinance. Aldermen Lang, Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido, Winter and Brust voted yes. Motion carried.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Administrative Report – Consultant Ganek reported that the next Plan Commission meeting would be Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 7 p.m. and the proposal of the IBEW Training Facility located at Walnut/South Sycamore and Forest View Drive would be on the agenda. They are a Union for Electrical Workers. They would like to use the property for an outdoor training facility. The property is zoned commercial and they are proposing a Planned Unit Development, not a rezoning. Mr. Ganek also stated that Dollar General has started their project and hope to be done by the end of 2018. Alderman Carroll asked for an update regarding Dunkin Donuts. Mr. Ganek stated that the property is owned by a 3rd party and Dunkin Donuts would be a tenant. He also indicated that he had spoken with a representative of the Dunkin Donuts franchise earlier that day. The franchises have territories or zones and the representative Mr. Ganek spoke with, is interested in this area for the location of a Dunkin Donuts.
Public Works – Director Gentile reported that he had not received any response back from IDOT in reference to the letter he sent regarding their decision to not repair Route 72. Mr. Gentile indicated that he will continue to contact IDOT to get some information. Alderman Brust commended Director Gentile and his staff for the tremendous work they have done on the Riverbend Trails. Mr. Gentile stated that he is currently working on a map for back there, as it is can be difficult to find your way out.
Police Department –Chief Smith thanked the City for allowing the additional part and full time officers to be brought on board. He stated that this will cut down on overtime. Chief Smith indicated that part time Officer Barnett will be attending a part time academy that is classroom and computer based and he will be completely certified in June of 2019. School reconvenes on August 15th. Officer Gates will be on staff full time while school is in session. The City has a contract with the school that the City and the School will each pay 50% of Officer Gates wages. Chief Smith also stated that the school gave the City 2 new defibrillators for all of the assistance the City and Officer Gates provided during the previous school year. Alderman Lang asked if the digital radios are in. Chief Smith responded yes. The Sheriff’s office has them. They will be distributed once they have been programed.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor Vicary reported that the new skate park is open and looks great. The Cruizin’ to Genoa Car Show will be on August 18, 2018.
ANNOUNCEMENTS –None
Motion to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council was made by Alderman Wesner, seconded by Alderman Brust. Voice vote was taken. All voted yes. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
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