DeKalb Times

City of Genoa City Council met Nov. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Brust called the meeting of the City Council to order at 6:31pm followed by roll call. Aldermen Wesner, Pulley, Freund, Winter, Braheny, Hughes and Roca were present. Quorum present.

Mayor Brust led the pledge of allegiance.

GUEST SPEAKERS – None

PUBLIC COMMENT – None

OLD BUSINESS – None

CONSENT AGENDA

Alderman Pulley made a motion to approve of items 1-4 within the consent agenda, seconded by Alderman Freund. No further discussion. Aldermen Wesner, Pulley, Freund, Winter, Braheny, Hughes and Roca voted yes. Motion carried.

1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 6, 2024, CITY COUNCIL MEETING

2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 16, 2024, EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING

3. APPROVAL OF THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DATED NOVEMBER 15, 2024

4. APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 2, STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING, SECTION 9 O FTHE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GENOA

NEW BUSINESS:

RECOMMENDATION FROM THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT COMMITTEE REGARDING A WASTEWATER FACILITY MASTER PLAN

Nick Bradac, member of the Wastewater Treatment Committee came before the council to give the committee’s recommendation of creating a Master Plan for Genoa’s Wastewater facility. This will be further addressed and potentially approved at a later meeting.

PRESENTATION FROM CHRISTOPHER OTT OF ENGINEERING ENTERPRISES, INC. REGARDING THE CITY’S PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Christopher Ott from EEI came before the council to give a presentation on the city’s pavement management system. He explained that all of the streets within Genoa were inventoried and given a “grade” based on their condition. This allows the city to better prepare for when certain streets will need to be repaired and gives the city the opportunity to create a plan for the streets moving forward.

FUTURE ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION – None

DEPARTMENT REPORTS:

FINANCE:

None

PUBLIC WORKS:

Public Works Director Smith explained that there is a survey being put out around DeKalb County regarding transportation systems. This includes streets, sidewalks, bike paths, etc. He asked that everyone complete the survey and urge the residents in their wards to do so as well because it could lead to the opportunity to receive federal funding. He also announced that they are working on the sidewalk inventory and decorating downtown has started.

MAYOR:

Mayor Brust also addressed the survey regarding transportation within Genoa. He urged everyone to fill out the survey and push it out to their wards to get further traction. He specifically mentioned the train bridge over 72 that people often walk/bike under to get from Genoa to Kingston. This is an extremely dangerous route but so far getting any kind of funding to help fix this has been unsuccessful.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

City Administrator Seguss announced that the city’s new website is officially live.

POLICE:

Chief Hathcoat announced that all three new officers are officially done with their field training.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – None

Motion to adjourn the meeting of the City Council was made by Alderman Wesner, seconded by Alderman Pulley. Voice vote was taken, all voted yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:38pm.

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