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City of Genoa City Council Met Jan. 5.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

In Mayor Vicary’s absence, Mayor Pro Tem Stevenson called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:02 p.m. Roll call was taken. Aldermen Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido, Winter, Brust, Lang and Mayor Pro Tem Stevenson were present.

In City Clerk Winker’s absence, Mayor Pro Tem Stevenson asked for a motion to allow Alyssa Seguss to serve as the City Clerk for that evening’s meeting. Motion made by Alderman Di Guido to approve Alyssa Seguss as the City Clerk for the January 5, 2021 meeting, seconded by Alderman Brust. Voice vote was taken. All voted yes. Motion carried.

Mayor Pro Tem Stevenson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Guest Speaker – Mayor Pro Tem Stevenson swore in Full-Time Officer Kyle Ziemba.

Motion made by Alderman Di Guido to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2020 City Council meeting, 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 second half of December 2020 in the amount of $120,861.76, seconded by Alderman Winter. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido, Winter, Brust, Lang and Mayor Pro Tem Stevenson voted yes. Motion carried.

ITEMS FROM INDIVIDUALS IN ATTENDANCE – None

OLD BUSINESS – None

NEW BUSINESS

CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOURS OF O LIQUOR LICENSES:

Motion made by Alderman Wesner to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 3, Chapter 3, Liquor Control, Section 13 of the Municipal Code of the City of Genoa, seconded by Alderman Winter. Kristina Garcia, representative of Rivers’ Mexican Cantina and Grill, discussed the modifications they have made to the services the restaurant provides amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, including providing breakfast. Rivers’ is requesting an amendment to the Municipal Code to allow their liquor license class to serve liquor at 8 AM on Sundays rather than 10 AM. There was discussion as to whether or not serving liquor earlier would be impactful to increase revenues. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Wesner, Carroll, Winter, Brust and Lang and Mayor Pro Tem Stevenson voted yes. Alderman Di Guido voted no. Motion carried.

CONSIDER A CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILS MANUAL: Motion made by Alderman Di Guido to approve a Construction Standards Specifications and Details Manual, seconded by Alderman Lang. Streets, Sewer, and Forestry Supervisor, Janice Melton, explained to the Council that these standards are needed to insure that infrastructure installed by developers is done using best practices and high quality material, therefore, prolonging the life of the infrastructure and reducing costs for the City to do repairs. The Council thanked Supervisor Melton for her efforts in producing the Manual. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Di Guido, Winter, Brust, Lang, Wesner, Carroll, and Mayor Pro Tem Stevenson voted yes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT: Motion made by Alderman Wesner to approved an Ordinance Authorizing the City of Genoa, DeKalb County Illinois to Declare Certain Property as Surplus and Approving the Disposal of Said Property, seconded by Alderman Lang. Administrative Director Alyssa Seguss explained to the Council that much of the equipment to be recycled was previously in the Aldermen’s Office and no longer works. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido, Winter, Brust, Lang, and Mayor Pro Tem Stevenson voted yes. Motion carried.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS:

Administrative Report – Administrative Director, Alyssa Seguss reported that Staff has been working on a new draft of the Kingston Sewer Agreement as the current 40 year agreement is set to expire in June of 2021. Alyssa Seguss also reported that an administrative staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 and those who have been exposed are quarantined. She also reported that the City Hall lobby will be closed for the remainder of the week.

Finance Report – In the absence of Treasurer Janis Tures, Administrative Director Alyssa Seguss reported that Department Heads and Supervisors are working on their budgets for their respective departments. Treasurer Janis Tures will soon be estimating revenues and then the Treasurer and Administrative Director will determine whether revenues will be sufficient to meet requests and where expenditures will need to be adjusted.

Public Works – Streets, Sewer, and Forestry Supervisor Janice Melton reported on Public Works’ efforts during the recent winter storms.

Police Department – In Chief Smith’s absence, Deputy Chief Greg Edwards was present and had nothing to report.

Mayor’s Report – None.

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 7:42 p.m.

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