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City of Genoa City Council met March 5. 

Here is the agenda as 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.

Mayor Vicary led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Guest Speakers: Timothy Hoffstead was sworn in as a Full-Time Officer

Motion made by Alderman Carroll to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 19, 2019, seconded by Alderman Wesner. Voice vote was taken. All voted yes. Motion carried.

Motion made by Alderman Stevenson to approve payment of the accounts payables for the 2nd half of February 2019, in the amount of $115,071.04, seconded by Alderman Brust. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Stevenson, Winter, Cravatta, Brust, Lang, Wesner, Carroll and Di Guido voted yes. Motion carried.

ITEMS FROM INDIVIDUALS IN ATTENDANCE – None

OLD BUSINESS – None

NEW BUSINESS

CONSIDER THE AUTHORIZATION OF A REVOLVING LOAN: City Consultant Bill Ganek informed Council that the address on the agenda regarding the revolving loan with John Shipley was listed as 113 West Main Street, but should be 313 West Main Street. Secondly, he informed Council that there were some typographical errors in the 40 page agreement as well, but believes they have all been corrected. Lastly he indicated that the fee schedule had some oversights as well, but has since been corrected. Motion made by Alderman Wesner to approve an Ordinance authorizing the execution of a revolving loan with John Shipley for a restaurant at 313 West Main Street, seconded by Alderman Carroll. Alderman Brust asked if since the loan operates solely from the principal and interest payments that are paid back each year, is there ever a point where the loans exceed the principal interest that the City is receiving back in. Consultant Ganek responded that it could happen if the fund reserves start depleting due to not enough revenue coming in, but that it has not reached that point, even with this current loan to John Shipley. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido, Stevenson, Winter, Cravatta, Brust and Lang voted yes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF UNCLAIMED BIKES: Motion made by Alderman Winter to approve an Ordinance authorizing the sale of items of personal property owned by the City of Genoa, seconded by Alderman Brust. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Winter, Cravatta, Brust, Lang, Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido and Stevenson voted yes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN IEPA LOAN: Motion made by Alderman Wesner to approve an Ordinance authorizing the City of Genoa to borrow funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program, seconded by Alderman Brust. Public Works Director, Rich Gentile was asked if by approving the City to borrow the funds, would we be locked in to it? He responded no; there are several steps of approval and the City will know how much loan forgiveness we will receive before going through with the loan. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido, Stevenson, Winter, Cravatta, Brust and Lang voted yes. Motion carried.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Administrative Report – City Consultant, Bill Ganek reported that Bill and Mary Lloyd are in the process of getting building permits for their banquet facility. He indicated that they may qualify as commercial development; therefore there may be some other incentives that they qualify for through the Enterprise Zone. He stated that they are hoping to be open for banquets by fall. Consultant Ganek then reported that the first meeting was held with the Police Union regarding the new contract coming up.

Public Works – Director Gentile stated that he had no report. He was asked if it is too early to fill in holes with gravel. He stated yes, but if he receives the address of the concerned resident, he would put them on the list for when the time comes to fill the holes in.

Police Department – Officer Chris Hathcoat reported that he was filling in for Chief Smith who was currently dealing with a scene. He was unable to discuss any details at this time, but stated that the Sheriff’s Office is assisting us with the investigation.

Mayor’s Report – Mayor Vicary reported that there are current talks in Springfield regarding the Police Pension Fund going back to IMRF due to the financial hardships that communities are having due to having to fund their own pension funds. Since that is also the case for Genoa, we sent letters to our State Representative and State Senator regarding us being in favor of this.

Announcements – The Business Expo will be this upcoming weekend at the High School along with the Mouse Races at the Genoa Veteran’s Club.

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 7:15 PM.

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