City of Genoa City Council met June 1.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. GUEST SPEAKERS
A) PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ELAINE LIN, GENOA-KINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE
B) NICK ESCOBAR, COMED ANNUAL REPORT
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAY 18, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
V. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLES
VI. ITEMS FROM INDIVIDUALS IN ATTENDANCE*
VII. OLD BUSINESS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A) APPROVE AN ORDINANCE DESCRIBING AND ESTABLISHING WARD BOUNDARIES AND AMENDING TITLE 1, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 16, MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, SECTION 1-16-1, WARDS, OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF GENOA
Due to the recent 2020 Census results, Genoa's ward populations were shown to have shifted. The City is required by the U.S. Constitution to adopt an updated ward map so that no ward populations deviate by more than 10%. The City of Genoa was provided a draft of a new ward map from the DeKalb County GIS Coordinator that minimizes the shift in ward boundaries, while also following census blocks, and more evenly distributing updated population numbers.
B) APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF GENOA
The State of Illinois recently changed what police departments can write ordinance citations for. The Possession of Cannabis and Drug Paraphernalia, which includes not being in an odor proof container for adults must be written under the Illinois Vehicle Code (IVC) moving forward. In addition, no seat belts by a driver or passenger and uninsured motor vehicles are now a moving violation. These citations must also be written under the IVC and not ordinance.
The Chief is recommend removing these sections from the municipal code, which includes any associated fine structure located within section 1-4-1:
5-4-13-B - Use of Cannabis by Driver of Motor Vehicle. (Adults)
5-4-13-D – Possession of Cannabis not sealed in odor proof container. (Adult)
5-4-12-B - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. (Adults)
6-1-2-5/12-603.1 – Seat Belts, required to use.
6-1-2-5/3-707 – Operation of Uninsured motor vehicle. (Business Offense)
Police Departments are still allowed to continue to cite those under 21 years of age for possession of both cannabis and drug paraphernalia. Please contact the Chief of Police with any questions.
C) APPROVE AN ORDINANCE CREATING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 11, FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF GENOA
This Ordinance creates a Finance Advisory Committee to assist the Mayor and Staff in advising in drafting of the City’s budget by providing feedback on priorities for capital expenditures and public improvements. The Committee will also receive no less than quarterly updates from Staff regarding the City’s budget expenditures as compared to budgets for each fund. Upcoming discussions for the Committee include expenditures of grant funds received and advising Staff in the creation of an investment and fund balance policy. Appointments of Committee members will take place at a future meeting.
IX. CLOSED SESSION
A) FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS CLOSED SESSION
B) FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, DISMISSAL, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, AND/OR PERFORMANCE OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES AS PROVIDED FOR IN 5 ILCS 120/2(C)
X. RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION
D) APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GENOA AND EMPLOYEE ROBERT SMITH
XI. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A) FINANCE
B) PUBLIC WORKS
C) POLICE
D) ADMINISTRATION
E) MAYOR
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
XIII. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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