DeKalb Times

City of Genoa City Council met March 5.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. GUEST SPEAKERS

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT

V. OLD BUSINESS

VI. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Motion To Approve The Consent Agenda That Includes The Following Items:

1. The Minutes From The February 19, 2025 City Council Meeting

2. The Minutes From The April 3, 2024 Executive Session Meeting

3. The Minutes From The May 22, 2024 Executive Session Meeting

4. The Minutes From The October 16, 2024 Executive Session Meeting

5. The Accounts Payables Dated February 28, 2025

6. A Resolution Authorizing A Temporary Road Closure For The Genoa-Kingston High School Homecoming Parade On September 26, 2025

7. A Resolution For Idot Approval To Close Route 72 (Main Street) For The 2024 Genoa Days Celebration/Carnival May 27- June 1, 2025

8. Use Of The Municipal Parking Lot And City Streets During The G-K Fire District Annual Genoa Days Event From May 27- June 1, 2025

9. Closure And Use Of North Genoa Street, North Monroe Street, And North Emmett Street, And South Emmett Street From Route 72 To The East And West Bound Alley During The G-K Fire District Annual Genoa Days Event May 27- June 1, 2025

10. A Resolution For Idot Approval To Close Route 72 (Main Street) For The Genoa Harvest Festival On October 4, 2025

11. Agreement With Dixon Engineering, Inc. And The City Of Genoa For Inspections For The Iron Filtration Plant Rehab, Not To Exceed, $3,250

The City of Genoa performed the construction management services for the iron filtration plant rehabilitation to reduce costs, however, City Staff cannot do welding and paint inspections. This agreement covers the costs of these inspection services. This project will still be under budget including the costs of inspections.

12. A Statement Of Work With Sikich To Perform The 2025 Annual Audit, Not To Exceed $26,960

The City of Genoa has contracted with Sikich since 1999 for audit services. Sikich provides auditing services to over 100 governmental clients, making them a prominent auditing firm in Northern Illinois. For 25 years, Sikich has provided excellent auditing services as well as outstanding resources regarding accounting issues. This year, the costs of these services amounts to $26,960, broken down below, which represents a 5% increase in their services from last year, in addition to a new report required – GASB 101. The cost for these services is largely attributed to the City of Genoa Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2025 Audit, which is required by law. An audit of the Police Pension Fund and an opinion on GASB 101 are also required, which is included in the Statement of Work being considered. Also broken down below are additional services provided by Sikich, however, Staff does not anticipate engaging Sikich for. The $26,960 total does not include the other services provided.

Required Services:

City Audit – Not to exceed $22,670

Pension Audit – Not to exceed $2,790

GASB 101 – Not to exceed $1,500

Other Services Provided:

Comptroller Report – DONE BY STAFF - $1,160

Single Audit – IF REQUIRED - $4,490

Pension DOI Report- DONE BY LAUTERBACK AND AMEN - $3,160

GAGAS Opinion – IF REQUIRED - $2,245

VII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Lead Service Line Replacement Project Funding Discussion – Darin Stykel, Fehr Graham Engineering

B. Approve An Ordinance Amending Title 9 Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Genoa

City Staff has been reviewing individual Titles within the Municipal Code. In consultation with our City Attorney, Staff is looking for inconsistencies with current practices, policies, and/or State Law. This Ordinance amends Title 9, which regulates codes related to building, property maintenance processes, and flood control regulations. These changes were modified to reflect local communities regulations (flood control and moving houses) while property maintenance was amended to reflect current practice and the recently amended building codes.

C. Approve An Ordinance Amending Appendix A Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Genoa

At a recent City Council meeting, there was a discussion regarding reducing the Golf Cart permit fee. After discussion, Staff drafted an ordinance to reflect conversation at the Council meeting – creating a renewal fee of $25 as opposed to all golf cart permit fees having a cost of $75.

D. Approve The Renewal Of A Lease Agreement With Scott Herron For Property At 113 North Genoa Street, Unit 1

E. Approve The Renewal Of A Lease Agreement With The Genoa Area Chamber Of Commerce For Property At 113 North Genoa Street, Unit 2

F. Approve The Renewal Of A Lease Agreement With Crown Exteriors For Property At 113 North Genoa Street, Unti 3

VIII. FUTURE ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

IX. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS

XI. CLOSED SESSION

A. For The Purpose Of Reviewing The Minutes Of The Previous Closed Session

B. For The Purpose Of Releasing Closed Session Minutes

C. For The Purpose Of Discussing The Sale Of Public Real Estate

XII. RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION

G. Release Certain Closed Session Minutes

XIII. MOTION TO ADJOURN

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