Geneseo public meetings in 2022
21 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Police Commission Special Meeting
The Board of Police Commission will hold a special meeting on December 26, 2022. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.
- Closed session regarding specific employee personnel matters
Regular Council
The City Council will consider several contract awards for construction projects and facade improvements. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2022 zoning map and updates to the city's annual licensing fee schedule.
- Contract award for Prairie View Detention Pond to Stichter Construction for $52,471.60
- Contract award for Water Building Project to Greiner Buildings for $168,363
- WSP Facade Improvement Grant applications for 119 E Exchange, 203 E Exchange, and 133 E Exchange
- Adoption of the 2022 Zoning Map
- Resolution to update the City Fee Schedule for Annual City License Renewals
Board of Police Commission
The Board of Police Commission will review new hire and lateral lists. The meeting includes updates on training and the status of police hiring and sergeant testing.
- Review of New Hire List
- Review of Lateral List
- Sergeant Testing update
- Hiring update
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several administrative recommendations for the City Council. Key items include a new fee schedule for Chamber of Commerce events, the 2023 meeting schedule, and the adoption of the 2022 Zoning Map.
- Chamber of Commerce 1% retail sales tax contribution and event fee schedule
- Adoption of the 2022 Official Zoning Map
- Public Works updates for Prairie View Detention Pond and Water Building
- 2023 Schedule of Meetings
- Resolution to carry over capital funds to 2023
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission is considering three facade grant applications submitted by Wirth Inc. The commission will move to recommend these applications to the City Council for approval.
- Facade grant application for 119 E Exchange: $6,894.38 for doors, $7,106.00 for windows, and $3,535.05 for an awning
- Facade grant application for 203 E Exchange: $1,911.63 for an awning and $3,785.00 for landscaping
- Facade grant application for 133 E Exchange: $1,586.50 for an awning replacement
Regular Council
The City Council will consider the 2022 tax levy ordinance and a resolution to appropriate MFT funds for the Northeast Drainage Project. The meeting also includes a TIF application for Maple Leaf Premier Properties and updates to park facility fee schedules.
- Approval of the 2022 tax levy (Ordinance O-22-25)
- MFT Fund expenditures for the Northeast Drainage Project (Resolution R-22-19)
- TIF Application for Maple Leaf Premier Properties
- Park Shelter and Recreation Facility reservation procedures and fee updates
- Intergovernmental Cooperation Contract with Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association
Board of Police Commission Special Meeting
The Board of Police Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct questions for interviews. No specific candidates or topics were listed in the agenda.
- Questions for interviews
Geneseo Police Pension Fund
The Board of Trustees will review investment reports, discuss cash management policy, and consider retirement benefit applications. The meeting also includes discussions on military buybacks and establishing 2023 meeting dates.
- Review of investment reports from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC and IPOPIF
- Discussion of Cash Management Policy
- Approval of regular retirement benefits for Andrew Hergert and Daniel Schmitt
- New business regarding military buyback for Bradley Schulte
- Review of Municipal Compliance Report
Special City Council - 25 Oct 2022 - TO BEGIN IMMEDIATLY FOLLOWING THE COW
The Special City Council meeting will focus on the adoption of Ordinance O-22-24 regarding the 2023 budget. The proposed budget includes allocations for the General Fund, Community Development, and Public Works.
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget (Ordinance O-22-24)
- Proposed General Fund revenue of $3,437,780.00
- Proposed Public Works - Street revenue of $798,600.00
- Proposed Community Development revenue of $166,600.00
Public Hearing
The Geneseo public hearing meeting focuses on the review of Ordinance O-22-24 regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. The administration presented revenue and expense projections for the General Fund, Inspections, and Public Works funds.
- Review of Ordinance O-22-24 - FY 2023 Budget
- Proposed General Fund revenue of $3,437,780.00
- Proposed General Fund administration expenses of $3,367,530.00
- Proposed Inspections fund revenue of $166,600.00
- Proposed Public Works - Street fund revenue of $798,600.00
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget and a proposed tax levy. Members are also considering the sale of a 1.02-acre surplus real estate parcel and a TIF application from Maple Leaf Premier Properties.
- Sale of 1.02 acres of surplus real estate via public sealed bid (minimum $11,108.00)
- Review of the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget (O-22-24)
- Discussion of the 2022 Tax Levy (O-22-25)
- TIF Application from Maple Leaf Premier Properties
- Updates to Park Shelter and Recreation Facility Reservation Procedures
Regular Council
The City Council is reviewing the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget and an agreement with School District #228 for police liaison services. The meeting also includes discussions on a planned unit development amendment and a new light pole banner policy.
- 2023 Fiscal Year Budget review
- Intergovernmental Agreement for Police Liaison Services with School District #228
- Allure PUD Amendment (Ordinance O-22-17)
- Light Pole Banner Policy and Program (Resolution R-22-17)
- Police liaison services estimated $34,000 annual impact to 2023 PD Budget
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission is considering a proposal to combine 13 parcels into three new lots for the Allure Geneseo Properties LLC development. The meeting also addresses a zoning change for 603 E. Orange Street and a storage building application for 1000 W. Main Street.
- Allure PUD change to combine 13 parcels into three new lots
- Zoning change request for 603 E. Orange Street from R-2 to R-3 CUD
- Construction of three storage unit buildings at 1000 W. Main Street
- Facade Improvement Grant Application for Leaman's Bar & Grill
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget and discussing an intergovernmental agreement for police liaison services with School District #228. Other items include an update on an ITEP grant for a pedestrian bridge and a proposed veteran flag recognition project on State Street.
- Intergovernmental Agreement for Police School Liaison Services with Geneseo School District #228
- Estimated $34,000 annual impact to the 2023 PD Budget for a new officer
- 2023 Fiscal Year Budget Review
- Pedestrian Bridge & Historical Landing Area ITEP Grant Submission update
- Proposed Veteran Flag Recognition project on State Street
Board of Police Commission
The Board of Police Commission will review previous meeting minutes and discuss personnel matters. The agenda includes a motion to release Officer Berthoud from probation and updates regarding lateral and new hire recruitment.
- Motion to release Officer Berthoud from one year probation on September 27, 2022
- Discussion of lateral hiring
- Discussion of new hire hiring
- Interview updates
Regular Council
The City Council will consider several administrative and development items, including a facade grant and rezoning requests. The meeting also includes a review of the Treasurer's Report and a resolution regarding the Oakwood & State Pedestrian Bridge project.
- Rezoning of 603 East Orange Street from R-2 to R-3 CUD
- Permit for storage unit construction at 1000 W. Main Street
- $150,000 conditional funding for Oakwood & State Pedestrian Bridge
- $1,000 quote for phase 1 renderings of the pedestrian bridge project
- Leamen's Bar & Grill Facade TIF Grant Application
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request from Beck's Oil Company for a sign variance at 2433 S. Oakwood Avenue. The proposal seeks to increase sign height from 50 to 125 feet and size from 200 to 634 square feet.
- Sign variance request for Beck's Oil Company at 2433 S. Oakwood Avenue
- Proposed sign height increase from 50' to 125'
- Proposed sign size increase from 200 sq ft to 634 sq ft
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change for a three-unit condominium at 603 E Orange Street. The commission will also discuss a proposal for three storage buildings at 1000 W. Main Street and a facade improvement grant for Leaman's Bar & Grill.
- Zoning change application from Construction Group LTD for 603 E Orange Street (R-2 to R-3 CUD)
- Construction application from Tyrone Johnson for three storage buildings at 1000 W. Main Street
- Facade Improvement Grant Application for Leaman's Bar & Grill
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Geneseo Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a sign variance request for Beck Oil Company. The board will also appoint a new Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
- Public hearing for Case #22-002: sign variance at 2433 S. Oakwood Avenue
- Proposed sign height variance from 50' to 125'
- Proposed sign size variance from 200 sq ft. to 634 sq ft.
- Appointment of Zoning Board Chairperson and Vice Chair
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a five-year capital planning update and a proposal to adopt a re-codified Code of Ordinances. Members will also discuss middle school SROs and preliminary designs for the Oakwood & State pedestrian bridge.
- Recommendation to adopt re-codified Code of Ordinances (O-22-13)
- Preliminary design quote from IMEG for Oakwood & State Pedestrian Bridge
- Ordinance update for Seasonal Curbside Cleanup Events (O-22-14)
- Review of 2022-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
- Discussion regarding Middle School SRO
Board of Police Commission Special Meeting
The Board of Police Commission is meeting to discuss updates to local rules and hiring processes. The agenda includes motions to change minimum standards for the lateral list and to begin the application process for a new hire list.
- Motion to change lateral list minimum standard from 70% to 60%
- Motion to reopen the Lateral Hiring list until 4pm on September 30, 2022
- Motion to begin applications and testing for a New Hire List
- Letter of appreciation to James Urquiza
- Welcome to Chris Endress