DeKalb Times

City of Genoa City Council met Nov. 6.

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, Cravatta, Brust and Lang were present. City Clerk Kim Winker was absent; Clerk Pro-Tem Janis Tures was in attendance.

Mayor Vicary led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Guest Speaker – None

Motion made by Alderman Carroll to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 16, 2018, seconded by Alderman Winter. Voice vote was taken. All voted yes. Motion carried.

Motion made by Alderman Di Guido to approve payment of the accounts payables for the second half of October 2018, with the removal of item #74, in the amount of $25,980.28, seconded by Alderman Lang. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Di Guido, Stevenson, Winter, Lang, Wesner and Carroll voted yes, Alderman Brust Abstained and Alderman Cravatta voted No. Motion carried.

ITEMS FROM INDIVIDUALS IN ATTENDANCE – None OLD BUSINESS – None

NEW BUSINESS

CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF GENOA’S ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SEXUAL HARASSMENT: Motion made by Alderman Winter to approve an Ordinance amending Title 1, Administration, Chapter 17, Ethics, Section 7 of the City Code of the City of Genoa, seconded by Alderman DiGuido. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Winter, Cravatta, Brust, Lang, Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido and Stevenson voted yes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RELEASING A LETTER OF CREDIT FOR PAVEMENT REPAIR WORK TO WALNUT STREET: Motion made by Alderman Lang to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to release a letter of credit for pavement repair work to Walnut Street between Madison Street and South Oak Creek Drive, seconded by Alderman Brust. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Lang, Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido, Stevenson, Winter, Cravatta, and Brust, voted yes. Motion carried.

CONSIDERATION OF THE 2018 TAX LEVY DETERMINATION FOR THE CITY OF GENOA, AS REQUIRED BY STATE STATUTE: Alderman Brust asked how the tax levy is calculated, Treasurer Janis Tures noted the calculations are based on the estimated assessed value (EAV) received from the County, multiplied by the City’s tax rate, to determine the total property tax revenue the City will receive next year. Alderman Cravatta questioned what would happen if we did not approve the tax levy determination. City Consultant Bill Ganek stated the City would not get any money. Motion made by Alderman Carroll to approve the 2018 tax levy determination for the City of Genoa, seconded by Alderman Brust. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Carroll, Di Guido, Stevenson, Brust, Lang and Wesner voted yes. Alderman Winter and Cravatta abstained. Motion carried. Mayor Vicary suggested a workshop or class to help the Aldermen understand the tax levy process.

CONSIDER WAVING OF THE BID PROCESS AND APPROVAL OF AERATION TANK PIPE REPAIR AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: Motion made by Alderman Wesner to waive the bid process and approve aeration tank pipe repair at the wastewater treatment plant not to exceed $35,612, 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 Winter 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 Wesner. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Winter, Cravatta, Brust, Lang, Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido and Stevenson voted yes. Motion carried.

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

Mayor Vicary stated that in the Closed Session, the minutes of the previous closed session of October 16, 2018 were approved.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Administrative Report – City Consultant, Bill Ganek reported that the January 1, 2019 City Council meeting will need to be rescheduled and asked for input. Mr. Ganek also noted the City received a letter from DeKalb County regarding the dispatch rates, stating it is really a non-response letter and staff will be discussing the next action. Alderman Brust asked if we can invest in infrastructure to have more options. Chief Smith noted we are already changing to digital radios, but have still been unable to find another dispatch to take us on.

Public Works – Director Gentile reported the Citizen’s Park parking lot has been paved, but will not be striped until next year, and holiday lights and decorations will be completed prior to the Celebrate the Season event. Alderman Lang questioned how long the street sweepers will be out and if they are doing all City streets. Director Gentile noted they will be out cleaning up leaves this week.

Police Department – Chief Smith reported there were no issues on Halloween and that parents have been requesting a later end time for Trick-or-Treating. Chief Smith is against an extended time. Chief Smith noted the “No Shave November” fund raiser has raised $3,600 to date for Cancer Awareness.

Mayor’s Report – Mayor Vicary discussed the need for a Special City Council meeting next week. City Council discussed possible dates and the meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, November 14th at 2:00 p.m. Mayor Vicary also noted the Chamber State of the City event will be on Tuesday, November 13th and the City will be announcing the Memorial Tree in the lobby in memory of Joe Misurelli.

Announcements – None

Motion to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council was made by Alderman Wesner, seconded by Alderman Carroll. Voice vote was taken. All voted yes. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

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