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City of Geneseo City Council met Nov. 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Regular Council of the City of Geneseo was called to order at 6:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present:

COUNCIL PRESENT: Council Bob James, Council Craig Arnold, Council Douglas Crow, Mayor Sean Johnson, Council Martin Rothschild, Council Robert Wachtel, Council Paula Simosky, and Council Keith Kennett

COUNCIL ABSENT: Council Brett Barnhart

STAFF PRESENT: Director of Finance Jamie Matthews, City Admin JoAnn Hollenkamp, HR/Deputy Clerk Brandon Maeglin, Attorney Derke Price, Deputy Chief of Police Kondon Karzin, Chief of Police Casey Disterhoft, Director of Public Works Chad VandeWoestyne, and Building Inspector Rick Mills

PUBLIC PRESENT:

1 INVOCATION

2 Pledge of Allegiance

3 Roll Call

4 Chamber of Commerce Report

4.1. Chamber Report - 11.9.21

5 City Engineering Report

1. Waiting for the crops to be picked to start on Cherry Street lift station

2. Project close outs for MFT and NE drainage projects.

6 Public Comment - Agenda Items

City Ordinance allows members of the Public to speak and give input up to 3 minutes during Public Comment, there can be no debate or action by the City Council at this time.

None.

7 Mayor's Comments

None.

8 City Council Comments

None.

9 City Administrator's Comments

Maeglin informed the Council that we have two career opportunities currently posted due to upcoming retirements: Electrical Technician and Utility Billing Administrator.

10 Finance Director Comments

Matthews presented

10.1. Treasurer's Report, Budget Book, and Capital Asset Reports.

Martin Rothschild moved, seconded by Craig Arnold, Motion to approve the Treasurer's Report, Budget Book, and Capital Asset Reports as submitted.

RESULT: Carried MOVER: Martin Rothschild SECONDER: Craig Arnold AYES: Bob James, Craig Arnold, Douglas Crow, Martin Rothschild, Robert Wachtel, Paula Simosky, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Brett Barnhart

11 Unfinished Business

Items requested to be removed from consent agenda.

12 Consent Agenda

12.1. Approval of previous City Council Minutes

12.2. Approval of Public Hearing minutes

12.3. Approval of previous Committee of the Whole Minutes

12.4. Approval of Special City Council Meeting Minutes

12.5. Consideration of R-21-15 A Resolution Regarding the Intergovernmental Cooperation Contract with Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association

12.6. Consideration of Resolution R-21-16 declaring police department unit 20 vehicle as surplus property.

12.7. Consideration of Ordinance O-21-13 an ordinance accepting public improvements for Olivia Drive.

12.8. Consideration of Ordinances O-21-14 through O-21-19 Abatement of General Obligation Bonds.

12.9. Discussion of lease with Geneseo Chamber

12.10. Consideration of resolution R-21-17 setting price for City owned property 08- 21-154-012

12.11. Omnibus method

Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Keith Kennett, Motion to approve using the omnibus method and to approve items 12.1 - 12.11

RESULT: Carried MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Keith Kennett AYES: Bob James, Craig Arnold, Douglas Crow, Martin Rothschild, Robert Wachtel, Paula Simosky, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Brett Barnhart

13 Administration

13.1. Consideration of 30 year lease agreement with the City and the Izaak Walton League.

Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Robert Wachtel, Motion to renew the 30 year lease with the Izaak Walton League.

RESULT: Carried MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Robert Wachtel AYES: Bob James, Craig Arnold, Douglas Crow, Martin Rothschild, Robert Wachtel, Paula Simosky, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Brett Barnhart

14 Payment of City and Utility Bills

14.1. Approval of City bills

Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Keith Kennett, Motion to approve the City Bills as presented.

RESULT: Carried MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Keith Kennett AYES: Bob James, Craig Arnold, Douglas Crow, Martin Rothschild, Robert Wachtel, Paula Simosky, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Brett Barnhart

15 Public Comment - All Other Items

City Ordinance allows members of the Public to speak and give input up to 3 minutes during Public Comment, there can be no debate or action by the City Council at this time.

None.

16 Adjournment

16.1. Move to close the meeting

Craig Arnold moved, seconded by Martin Rothschild, Motion to Adjourn

RESULT: Carried MOVER: Craig Arnold SECONDER: Martin Rothschild AYES: Bob James, Craig Arnold, Douglas Crow, Martin Rothschild, Robert Wachtel, Paula Simosky, and Keith Kennett ABSENT: Brett Barnhart

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