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City of Genoa City Council met Oct. 16.

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, Stevenson, Winter, Brust and Lang were present. Aldermen Cravatta arrived at 7:05 p.m.

Mayor Vicary led the Pledge of Allegiance. Guest Speaker – None

Motion made by Alderman Lang to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 2, 2018, seconded by Alderman Brust. Voice vote was taken. All voted yes. Motion carried.

Motion made by Alderman Brust to approve payment of the accounts payables for the first half of October 2018 in the amount of $87,224.12, seconded by Alderman Lang. Alderman Stevenson questioned line item #30 for generator repairs. Public Works Director, Rich Gentile responded that the cost was for replacing the generator batteries, which needs to be done every three years. Consultant Ganek added that the generator compares to an engine; therefore the batteries are large, resulting in higher cost. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Brust, Lang, Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido, Stevenson and Winter voted yes. Motion carried.

ITEMS FROM INDIVIDUALS IN ATTENDANCE – None OLD BUSINESS – None

NEW BUSINESS

CONSIDER THE PURCHASE OF TWO SNOWPLOWS: Motion made by Alderman Wesner to approve the purchase of two snowplows, not to exceed $11,445.22, seconded by Alderman Lang. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido, Stevenson, Winter, Brust and Lang voted yes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER THE WAVING OF THE BID PROCESS AND APPROVAL OF STREET REPAIRS AND PAVING AT CITIZEN’S PARK: Motion made by Alderman Stevenson to wave the bid process and approve street repairs and paving of the parking lot at Citizen’s Park, not to exceed $28,028.00, seconded by Alderman Carroll. Director Gentile was asked if these improvements would exhaust the grant monies the City received for improvements. He responded yes; $11,200.00 of the grant would be used for paving the parking lot at Citizen’s Park. Director Gentile was also asked what the anticipated maintenance of the parking lot would be. He responded that the maintenance would be low; since it is street quality, it will only need seal coated every 3 or 4 years and also snow plowing it in the winter. At this point, only the parking lot will be paved, not the paths. Alderman Cravatta arrived. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Stevenson, Winter, Cravatta, Brust, Lang, Wesner, Carroll and Di Guido voted yes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER RENEWING LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR OLD CITY HALL AT 113 NORTH GENOA STREET:

 Motion made by Alderman Di Guido to approve a renewal of a lease agreement with Scott Herron for property at 113 North Genoa Street, seconded by Alderman Carroll. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Di Guido, Stevenson, Winter, Cravatta, Brust, Lang, Wesner and Carroll

voted yes. Motion carried.

 Motion made by Alderman Wesner to approve a renewal of a lease agreement with Crown

Exteriors for property at 113 North Genoa Street, seconded by Alderman Carroll. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido, Stevenson, Winter, Cravatta, Brust and Lang voted yes. Motion carried.

RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION: Motion made by Alderman Wesner to recess into closed session to review and approve the minutes of the previous closed session and for the purpose of discussing pending, probable or imminent litigation, seconded by Alderman Stevenson. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido, Stevenson, Winter, Cravatta, Brust and Lang voted yes. Motion carried.

RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION: Motion made by Alderman Wesner to reconvene into open session, seconded by Alderman Stevenson. Voice voted taken. All voted yes. Motion carried.

Mayor Vicary stated that in the Closed Session, the minutes of the previous closed session of July 17, 2018 were approved

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Administrative Report – City Consultant, Bill Ganek reported that the October Committee of the Whole meeting has been cancelled, but there will most likely be a November meeting to discuss where the City stands half way through the current fiscal year budget.

Public Works – Director Gentile reported that Public Works is finishing street repairs and brush pick up has ended. Alderman Wesner asked if there are plans of putting a sidewalk in leading up to the new Dollar General. Director Gentile responded that at this time no. There was some discussion amongst Council regarding the safety of children walking along Route 72 to go to Dollar General and there not being sidewalks. It was also suggested to put a crosswalk at Routes 72 and 23 by McDonalds. Director Gentile responded that the City will look into some options. Alderman Stevenson suggested putting a glass window in at the counter of the Police Department to provide a safety barrier between staff and people coming in. Acting Chief Edwards stated that there has been some discussion regarding that, due to the Administrative Secretary being exposed should a hostile situation arise. Director Gentile stated that he will discuss the situation with Chief Smith.

Police Department – Acting Chief Edwards reported that starting November 1st, the Police Department will be starting a food drive. There will be a box in the lobby to collect canned goods and non- perishable foods. The food drive will go through the month of November and the collected goods will be donated to the Food Pantry. Acting Chief Edwards also reported that the Police Department will be participating in “No Shave November” to help raise money for Cancer Awareness. There will be a site set up to receive donations, as well as a Facebook Page. They hope to raise $2,500 for the cause.

Mayor’s Report – None

Announcements – Alderman Cravatta announced that his annual Halloween Party will be on Saturday,

October 27th and everyone is invited.

Motion to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council was made by Alderman Wesner seconded by Alderman Di Guido. Voice vote was taken. All voted yes. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

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