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City of Genoa City Council met April 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Brust called the meeting of the City Council to order at 7:01 p.m. Roll call was taken. Aldermen Wesner, Pulley, Freund, Stage, Winter, Cravatta and Holcomb were present. Quorum present.

Mayor Brust led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Guest Speakers – None

Motion made by Alderman Wesner to accept the minutes of the April 6, 2022 City Council meeting, seconded by Alderman Winter. Voice vote was taken. All voted yes. Motion carried.

Motion made by Alderman Freund to approve payment of the account’s payables for April 15, 2022, seconded by Alderman Winter. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Wesner, Pulley, Freund, Stage, Winter, Cravatta and Holcomb voted yes. Motion carried.

ITEMS FROM INDIVIDUALS IN ATTENDANCE – None

OLD BUSINESS - None

NEW BUSINESS 

APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH FOUR SEASONS AMUSEMENTS, NOT TO EXCEED $6,365.00: Motion made by Alderman Wesner to approve and authorize the mayor to execute a service agreement with Four Seasons Amusements, not to exceed $6,365.00, seconded by Alderman Cravatta. This service agreement pertains to Four Seasons Amusements providing attractions at the 2022 Harvest Festival. This cost was included in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. There was no further discussion. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Wesner, Pulley, Freund, Stage, Winter, Cravatta and Holcomb voted yes.

APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND PLACEMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL 1" N50 SURFACE ON RAILROAD A VENUE FROM SCHROEDER ASPHALT SERVICES, INC., NOT TO EXCEED $21,575: Motion made by Alderman Holcomb to approve the purchase and placement of an additional 1” N50 surface on Railroad A venue from Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc., not to exceed $21,575.00, seconded by Alderman Pulley. Staff has been actively working with Schroeder Asphalt Services to complete the street projects that began last year, including on Railroad Avenue. During a pre-construction meeting, it was advised by both the city's consulting engineer and Schroeder to increase the depth of the asphalt being placed on Railroad Avenue because of the heavy industrial truck traffic. Adding 1" (on to the previously planned 2") of pavement will increase the life of the street and delay maintenance for potholes. There are sufficient funds remaining from the city's 2020 Public Improvement Bond to cover the costs of the additional asphalt. There was no further discussion. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Wesner, Pulley, Freund, Stage, Winter, Cravatta and Holcomb voted yes.

THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA: CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FORGIVING THE UNPAID PARK DISTRICT FITNESS CENTER RENT FOR THE MONTHS OF MARCH, APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2020: City Administrator stated that the Park District has resolved this issue.

APPROVE A RESOLUTION REQUESTING A PERMIT FROM THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO MAKE WATER MAIN REPAIRS ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 72: Motion made by Alderman Wesner to approve a resolution requesting a permit from the Illinois Department of Transportation to make water main repairs on Illinois Route 72, seconded by Alderman Holcomb. No further discussion. Roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Wesner, Pulley, Freund, Stage, Winter, Cravatta and Holcomb voted yes. Motion carried.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS 

Finance Report – Treasurer & Finance Director, Jan Tures stated that all budget documents that were approved are submitted and filed at the County, we are currently watching the April budget closely to make sure we are in budget for the fiscal year. In a couple of weeks, we will start the audit process.

Public Works – Public Works Director, Janice Melton stated that she has nothing new at this time.

Police Department – Chief Smith reported that the department has been in training for the new records management software which is a great in-depth program and we will be able to present better reports and it will be much easier to pull data from. James Stevenson is graduating from the academy tomorrow; Chief Smith and Deputy Chief Edwards will be going for the graduation in Champaign; we have started the golf cart and UTV registration there are 18 golf carts and UTV stickers last year there were 41. Please keep Nick Garvey in your thoughts and prayers.

Administrative Report – City Administrator, Alyssa Seguss reported that in each of the alderman’s packets is a letter from Chuck Walters who would like to see a walking path added to where the Oak Creek Estates Subdivision where it will eventually develop into phases 2 and 3, Alyssa will be working with the city attorney on that as she is not sure if it is too late in developing this, if it is not, we then need to check with the developer and see if they are interested in it. Genoa Chamber Home and Expo is this weekend there is a sign up sheet to work at the booth. The city has reached out to Flood Brothers with some of the concerns that the city has been getting call about. During the discussion it was decided that the best action would be for Flood Brothers to reach out to the citizens regarding the concerns. If any alderman hears from residents in regards to Flood Brothers encourage them to call the 1-800 number for Flood Brothers or the city if they do not get the answer they are looking for.

Mayor’s Report – Mayor Brust stated that he has nothing new at this time.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Home and Business Expo is this Saturday April 23, 2022 from 10am – 1 pm at Genoa-Kingston High School.

Motion to adjourn the meeting of the City Council was made by Alderman Wesner, seconded by Alderman Freund. Voice vote was taken. All voted yes. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

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