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City of Genoa City Council Met Feb. 2.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

In the absence of Mayor Vicary, Mayor Pro Tem Stevenson 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, Cravatta, Brust, Lang and Mayor Pro Tem Stevenson were present.

Mayor Pro Tem Stevenson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Guest Speaker: None

Motion made by Alderman Lang to accept the minutes of the January 19, 2021 City Council meeting and the minutes of the January 19, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting, seconded by Alderman Cravatta. 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 January 2021, in the amount of $64,212.50, seconded by Alderman Lang. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido, Winter, Cravatta, Brust, Lang and Mayor Pro Tem Stevenson voted yes. Motion carried.

ITEMS FROM INDIVIDUALS IN ATTENDANCE - None

NEW BUSINESS

CONSENT AGENDA BY OMNIBUS VOTE

1. Motion made by Alderman Brust for unanimous consent of the City Council for use of an Omnibus vote to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Alderman Lang. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Brust, Lang, Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido, Winter, Cravatta and Mayor Pro Tem Stevenson voted yes. Motion carried.

2. Motion made by Alderman Lang to approve the consent agenda that includes the following items, seconded by Alderman Winter:

∙ A Resolution for IDOT approval to close Route 72 (Main Street) for the 2021 Genoa Days Celebration/Carnival June 8-13, 2021

∙ Use of the Municipal Parking Lot and City Streets during the G-K Fire District Annual Genoa Days Event June 8-13, 2021

∙ A Resolution for IDOT approval to close Route 72 (Main Street) for the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce 2021 Cruisin’ to Genoa Car Show on August 21, 2021

∙ Use of the Municipal Parking Lot and City Streets during the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce 2021 Cruisin’ to Genoa Car Show on August 21, 2021

∙ Use of Citizen’s/Carroll Park during the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce Rockin’ the Kish Event on September 10, 2021

∙ Use of Citizen’s/Carroll Park during the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce Great Genoa Duck Race event on September 12, 2021

∙ Use of the Municipal Parking Lot during the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce Fall Crawl event October 2, 2021

∙ A Resolution for IDOT approval to close Route 72 (Main Street) for the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce 2021 Celebrate the Season Event on December 3, 2021

∙ Use of the Municipal Parking Lot and City Streets during the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce 2021 Celebrate the Season event December 3, 2021

∙ Use of the Municipal Parking Lot and City Streets during the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce 2021 Farmers’ Markets on 5/22/2021, 6/26/2021, 7/24/2021, 8/28/2021 and 9/25/2021

Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Lang, Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido, Winter, Cravatta, Brust and Mayor Pro Tem Stevenson voted yes. Motion carried.

CONSIDER THE PURCHASE OF A SEWER CAMERA: Motion made by Alderman Wesner to approve the purchase of a video push camera, rolling center skid and LED light from Insight Vision, not to exceed $6,444, seconded by Alderman Carroll. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Wesner, Carroll, Di Guido, Winter, Cravatta, Brust, Lang and Mayor Pro Tem Stevenson voted yes. Motion carried.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Administrative Report – Administrative Director, Alyssa Seguss informed Council that staff received a request to disconnect a property that is currently in city limits, in order to build a barn on the property. She provided a memo to Council with additional details. Director Seguss then stated that the property at 131 South Sycamore Street will go up for auction on February 11, 2021 at 1 p.m. Lastly, a draft has been sent to the Village of Kingston for their new Sewer Agreement.

Finance Report – Finance Office Manager & Treasurer, Jan Tures reported that staff is continuing to work on the Budget.

Public Works – Public Works Streets, Sewer and Forestry Supervisor, Janice Melton reported that there has been 15” of snow over the last 4 plowing events. Public Works had 2 bobcats and a backhoe redistributing accumulated snow in the downtown area and subdivisions. Public Works is also keeping up with addressing residents’ concerns regarding snow plowing. Lastly, there was a meeting with Enviro-Care regarding bar screen; installation will take place the end of February or early March.

Police Department – Deputy Chief Edwards had no 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 Lang. Voice vote was taken. All voted yes. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:27p.m.

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