{
 "city": "Geneseo",
 "state": "IL",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofgeneseo/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-14",
   "body": "Special Meeeting Board of Police Commission",
   "headline": "Police Commission to decide on background check for candidate",
   "summary": "The Geneseo Board of Police Commission is meeting to consider the background investigation of Brendan Wattenberg, a candidate for a police position. The board will vote to approve or deny the background check in closed session, following public comment. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/97407/Special%20Meeeting%20Board%20of%20Police%20Commission%20-%201.pdf?handle=8EDE97E02A0E407CB1BED6C7B770E8BA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7446"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider police board reappointments and deputy chief update",
   "summary": "The Geneseo City Council will hold its regular meeting with reports from the Chamber of Commerce, city engineer, and finance director. They will vote on reappointments to the Police Pension and Police Commission Boards, receive an update on the Deputy Chief of Police selection, and consider consent agenda items including a facade grant for Katsch Boutique. The agenda also includes project status updates from IMEG covering electric, water, wastewater, and other departments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/97368/Regular%20Council%20-%2011%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=6F356B294B434B1483BB35F2EB79A0F6",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7444"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Special City Council",
   "headline": "Geneseo considers allowing summer construction noise starting at 6:00 a.m.",
   "summary": "The City Council is considering an amendment to the noise ordinance to allow construction work in residential zones to begin at 6:00 a.m. from June 1 through September 30. This change applies only to projects with a city-issued building permit. The council will also enter an executive session regarding pending or imminent litigation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/97331/Special%20City%20Council%20-%2028%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=AE9D200E52FD408F87809361E0E42BBB",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7443"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Geneseo discusses passenger rail project and facade grant",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will review a historical briefing on the Chicago to Quad Cities Passenger Rail Project and the proposed Geneseo station. The body will also consider a facade grant for a local boutique and options for a failed wind turbine generator.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/97327/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2028%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=003A6AC9200B4122A06DC127E8AAA5AE",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7442"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Geneseo Council discusses noise ordinance amendments and cemetery rules",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss a potential amendment to the city ordinance regarding loud and unnecessary noise. The meeting also includes a review of cemetery rules and regulations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/97080/Regular%20Council%20-%2014%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=BA1C563A4D9844A9A55636BCFC5DC2AF",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7441"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Special City Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve $126,395 Ford Road lift station equipment purchase.",
   "summary": "The Geneseo City Council will vote on a $126,395 purchase of pumps and controls for a new wastewater lift station on Ford Road. This equipment supports the Ford Road TIF Redevelopment Project, which pairs municipal sewer expansion with up to $8 million in private commercial development. The city plans to recoup infrastructure costs through a 23-year tax increment financing district.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/96909/Special%20City%20Council%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=7A85814308874D069F4963928633107D",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7440"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee to recommend approval of $126,395 lift station purchase",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on recommending approval of the purchase of Ford Rd. lift station components for $126,395 from Electric Pump. They will also consider a revision to cemetery rules adding new sections for Oakwood Cemetery, and handle a police department promotion and payment of bills.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/96905/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=74CA7DC78B1644AF8F632685F44490EB",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7439"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve 2025 audit and approve drainage improvements",
   "summary": "The Geneseo City Council will approve the 2025 annual audit, approve bills, and consider a consent agenda including drainage improvements and the Henry & Stark Counties Hazard Mitigation Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/96767/Regular%20Council%20-%2009%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=CFABC3BB5A994B3DBF3625C81661300B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7438"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Board of Police Commission",
   "headline": "Police Commission to approve promotion of Officer Vermeire",
   "summary": "The Board of Police Commission will discuss hiring and testing for new officers and sergeants, and approve the promotion of Officer Vermeire with a swearing-in ceremony on June 23rd. They will also review minutes from previous meetings and receive an FTO update on Officer Graves.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/96580/Board%20of%20Police%20Commission%20-%2001%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=ED480DB8476A4EC883F372268C625059",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7437"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Public Hearing",
   "headline": "City to consider adding a new Class D liquor license for Local Motive",
   "summary": "The city is holding a public hearing to discuss a liquor license application from Kidd Causemaker. This would require amending the City Liquor Code to increase the total number of allowable Class D licenses from four to five.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/96523/Public%20Hearing%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=CB2E86850B9D47529AC28CE013755323",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7436"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Special City Council",
   "headline": "City considers $8M expansion deal with JF Edwards Construction",
   "summary": "The City Council will vote on two ordinances: one to increase the number of Class D liquor licenses from 4 to 5 for a new business at 126 E First Street, and another to approve a development agreement with JF Edwards Construction for a two-phase $8 million expansion including city-funded sewer infrastructure.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/96531/Special%20City%20Council%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=262334085D1840029F848A7A9FF473CE",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7435"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "City to consider adopting Henry & Stark hazard mitigation plan",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss and recommend action on several items, including adoption of a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, approval of a $25,500 engineering contract for Route 6 TIF drainage improvements, an increase in Class D liquor licenses, and a development agreement for JF Edwards Construction expansion. Updates on a pedestrian bridge project will also be presented.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/96527/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=09F186F6C9674C52BB804AA008517CBE",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7434"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $184K Chicago Street sidewalk bid",
   "summary": "The City Council will vote on a $184,304.00 bid for the Chicago Street Sidewalk Project, with an additional $42,394.00 above budgeted funding. Other actions include appointing Michael Chavez to a vacant Ward 2 council seat, approving a $50,000 revolving loan for DeSplinter Electric Inc., and updating the 2026 zoning map.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/96275/Regular%20Council%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=E6EB9F008B2949BCB71F1F21083BF9A3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7433"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-29",
   "body": "Board of Police Commission Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Police board to discuss background check for new hire",
   "summary": "The Board of Police Commission will meet in closed session to discuss and decide on accepting or declining a background investigation for potential new hire Austin Shoup. Public comment will be heard before the closed session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/96071/Board%20of%20Police%20Commission%20Special%20Meeting%20-%2029.pdf?handle=1A6F3CFFE43C495DA0D84E518E4B0606",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7431"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee to weigh Ford Road TIF redevelopment plan, net metering rules",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will consider recommending approval of a Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan for the Ford Road TIF district, along with related ordinances. They will also vote on a net metering ordinance update and a $3,415 facade grant for Vorac Pharmacy. The meeting includes public comments and payment of bills.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/96061/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=450A2E2BB2DA4B66B6AC7976308C17C5",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7429"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Special City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on creating Ford Road TIF district",
   "summary": "The City Council will vote on three ordinances to establish a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district along Ford Road, designating the area as blighted/conservation and approving the redevelopment plan. They will also award a $45,050.80 milling contract to Valley Construction Co.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/96065/Special%20City%20Council%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=DADE849E0EB945AEB7A2DBF2ECA0A251",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7432"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Board of Police Commission Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Police Commission to review background check for new hire",
   "summary": "The Board of Police Commission will meet in a closed session to discuss personnel matters. The primary focus is to accept or decline the background investigation for a potential new hire.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/95871/Board%20of%20Police%20Commission%20Special%20Meeting%20-%2016.pdf?handle=129579A592AE44A29103D4DFC8A344BC",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7430"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on IDOT easement, facade grant, farmer's market license",
   "summary": "The council will consider approving a temporary construction easement for IDOT, a facade improvement grant for Best Travel, and a license agreement for the Geneseo Farmers Market. Routine consent items include approval of minutes, sale of surplus property, and payment of city bills. The mayor will also proclaim Arbor Day.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/95835/Regular%20Council%20-%2014%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=E9E98E3CD810422AA2E1E6A7FEE61FD6",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7428"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Public Hearing",
   "headline": "Public hearing on Ford Road TIF redevelopment plan",
   "summary": "The Geneseo City Council will hold a public hearing on the Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Ford Road TIF district. Residents may provide input on the proposed plan. The hearing will open and close with a motion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/95831/Public%20Hearing%20-%2014%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=D6D803C052054E69BAE74EC8E01FD0C3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=7427"
  }
 ]
}