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City of Genoa City Council met Feb. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Brust called the meeting of the City Council to order at 6:30pm followed by roll call. Aldermen Pulley, Stage, Braheny and Roca were present. Aldermen Wesner, Freund, Winter and Hughes were absent. Quorum present with Mayor Brust also voting.

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 1-2 within the consent agenda, seconded by Alderman Stage. No further discussion. Aldermen Pulley, Stage, Braheny, Roca and Mayor Brust voted yes. Motion carried.

1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 5, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING

2. APPROVAL OF THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLES DATED FEBRUARY 15, 2025

NEW BUSINESS:

APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF 2025 EXTENSION OF THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (“NIPC”) 2020 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF POWER SUPPLIES AND OTHER GOODS AND SERVICES; WAIVING LOCAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASES MADE THROUGH NIPC; AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AGREEMENTS MADE THROUGH NIPC

Alderman Braheny made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Alderman Roca. No further discussion. Aldermen Pulley, Stage, Braheny, Roca and Mayor Brust voted yes. Motion carried.

APPROVE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GENOA, ILLINOIS, AND THE VILLAGE OF BURLINGTON, ILLINOIS AMENDING AND EXTENDING THEIR EXISTING JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES AND FACILITY PLANNING AREAS AGREEMENT

Alderman Stage made a motion to approve the intergovernmental agreement, seconded by Alderman Braheny. There was a brief discussion on the terms of the agreement. No further discussion. Aldermen Pulley, Stage, Braheny, Roca and Mayor Brust voted yes. Motion carried.

APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GENOA

Alderman Roca made a motion to approve of the ordinance amending various sections of the municipal code, seconded by Alderman Stage. There was some discussion on the fees regarding golf cart permits and the possibility of lowering the annual renewal fee. There was also discussion on the new regulations being put into place for motor-driven cycles or scooters. Ultimately the council decided to eliminate the proposed subsection that put an age limit on these types of vehicles. No further discussion. Aldermen Pulley, Stage, Braheny, Roca and Mayor Brust voted yes. Motion carried.

FUTURE ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION – None

DEPARTMENT REPORTS:

FINANCE:

Finance Director Tures was absent. Mayor Brust informed the council that they have still been working on getting the budget finalized.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Public Works Director Smith gave the council an update on the iron filters. He also explained that the city received the asset management award for not only the Fox Valley branch but also the Chicago Metro chapter as well. They will be endorsing the city for the national asset management award through APWA.

ADMINISTRATION:

City Administrator Seguss announced that the special Plan Commission meeting scheduled for February 26th was cancelled. The next meeting is March 13th.

POLICE:

Chief Hathcoat announced that the eligibility written test will be taking place on Saturday February 22nd.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – None

Motion to adjourn the meeting of the City Council was made by Alderman Pulley, seconded by Alderman Braheny. Voice vote was taken, all voted yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:05pm.

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