Geneseo public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Plan/Zoning Board
The Geneseo Plan/Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a front yard setback variance for Douglas Riggs to park a recreational vehicle past the building line at 600 E. Chestnut Street. The board will also approve minutes from the November 18 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine.
- Public hearing and vote on front yard setback variance for RV parking at 600 E. Chestnut St.
- Approval of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes
- Variance request cites Section 40-117(8) of City Code restricting RV placement
Regular Council
The Geneseo City Council will vote on several routine items, including the 2025 meeting schedule, annual wage increases for non-union staff, and collective bargaining agreements with IBEW and FOP unions for 2025-2027. They will also consider the Chamber of Commerce funding contribution and fee schedule, approve the treasurer's report, and handle city bills. The meeting includes public comment periods and reports from the Chamber and city engineer.
- R-24-23: 2025 Schedule of Meetings
- R-24-24: Chamber of Commerce 1% funding contribution and large event fee schedule
- R-24-25: Annual wage increases for non-union staff
- Collective bargaining agreements for IBEW and FOP unions (2025-2027)
- R-24-26: 2025 MFT estimated costs
Committee of the Whole
The Geneseo Committee of the Whole is reviewing several administrative items for recommendation to the City Council, including collective bargaining agreements with IBEW and FOP unions, annual wage increases for non-union staff, a personnel policy manual update, and the 2025 meeting schedule. They will also consider a resolution to continue the 1% sales tax contribution to the Chamber of Commerce and establish event fees for 2025.
- R-24-24: Chamber of Commerce 1% funding contribution (~$17,500/year) and large event fee schedule (Music Fest $500, Art Walk $250, Trains/Planes/Automobiles $500, State Street Market $500, Christmas Walk $750)
- R-24-23: 2025 Schedule of Meetings (City Council 2nd Tuesday, Committee of the Whole 4th Tuesday)
- Collective bargaining agreements for IBEW & FOP unions 2025-2027 (includes GWI 4/3/3, shift differential, sick time payout changes)
- R-24-25: Annual wage increases for non-union staff
- Personnel Policy Manual update
Special City Council
The Geneseo City Council will consider approving two facade improvement grants under the Downtown TIF Program: up to $10,000 for Thai Town Cafe at 103 S. State Street and up to $3,552.50 for the Geneseo VFW. The council will also vote on an ordinance to increase the number of permitted Class A liquor licenses.
- Facade grant up to $10,000 for Thai Town Cafe at 103 S. State Street
- Facade grant up to $3,552.50 for Geneseo VFW
- Ordinance O-24-17 to increase Class A liquor licenses
Plan/Zoning Board
The Geneseo Plan/Zoning Board will hold public hearings and vote on two variance requests: one to allow a previously built deck at 440 N. Chicago St. to remain 3 feet from the property line (R-1 requires 10 feet), and another to allow a 1,200 sq ft accessory building at 501 E. Palace Row to stay as built. The board will also consider a Certificate of Appropriateness and a $10,000 facade improvement grant for Thai Town Cafe at 103 S. State St.
- Side yard setback variance for deck at 440 N. Chicago St. (3' setback, R-1 requires 10')
- Accessory building variance for 1,200 sq ft structure at 501 E. Palace Row
- Thai Town Cafe Certificate of Appropriateness and $10,000 facade grant (50/50 match)
- Public hearings for both variance applications
- Approval of October 14, 2024 minutes
Special Meeting Board of Police Commission
The Geneseo Board of Police Commission is meeting to discuss and likely appoint a new sergeant. The appointment will be considered in a closed session, with a public action item to formally appoint the new sergeant afterward.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment
- Action item: appoint new sergeant
Public Hearing
The Geneseo City Council is holding a public hearing to consider increasing the number of allowable Class A liquor licenses from 9 to 10, which would allow Scott McAvoy to obtain a license for Gaslight Grocer and Wine Bar at 127 North State Street. The proposed ordinance (O-24-17) would amend Section 10-146 of the City Code. Written comments are accepted until 4:00 PM on November 12, 2024.
- Public hearing on increasing Class A liquor licenses from 9 to 10
- Application by Scott McAvoy for Gaslight Grocer and Wine Bar at 127 North State Street
- Ordinance O-24-17 amending Section 10-146 of City Code
- Total liquor licenses would increase from 33 to 34
- Written comments due by 4:00 PM November 12, 2024
Regular Council
The Geneseo City Council will vote on several administrative items, including directing staff to survey land for a future solar project, approving an RFP process for leasing 11 acres at a renewable energy site, and approving a five-year audit services contract with Lauterbach & Amen. The council will also consider increasing the number of Class A liquor licenses, approving a facade grant for the VFW, and setting elected official compensation. Consent agenda items include tax levy, bond abatements, and a facade grant application.
- Motion to direct staff to survey ~11.11 acres for future solar project
- Motion to approve RFP process for land lease agreement for 11 acres at renewable energy site
- Motion to approve Lauterbach & Amen audit services proposal for FY 2024-2028
- O-24-17: Increase to number of permitted Class A liquor licenses
- Facade grant for Geneseo VFW up to $3,552.50