Geneva
Upcoming
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on establishing Special Service Area No. 35 for The MIF Geneva Industrial Park and No. 36 for The Roosevelt, which would levy taxes for special services. The council will also consider a special use permit for a solar farm at 1203 E. Fabyan Parkway, approve certificates of completion for Prairie Grove and Geneva Industrial Park, and authorize several contracts including a water leak detection survey ($35,000) and transformer purchase ($54,216). The meeting includes a proclamation for Disabilities Pride Month and payment of municipal bills totaling $5,721,644.78.
- Public hearing on Special Service Area No. 35 (The MIF Geneva Industrial Park) and tax levy
- Public hearing on Special Service Area No. 36 (The Roosevelt) and tax levy
- Special use permit for solar photovoltaic farm at 1203 E. Fabyan Parkway
- Resolution for water system leak detection survey from Associated Technical Services, up to $35,000
- Resolution to purchase distribution transformers from United Utility Supply for $54,216
Bike & Pedestrian Committee
The Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 8, 2026 has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026.
- Meeting on July 8, 2026 canceled
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Natural Resources Committee
The Natural Resources Committee reviews ongoing projects including tree ordinance changes, dark sky initiative, and educational programs. No major decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Follow-up meetings planned for tree ordinance changes with city
- Dark Sky Initiative walk with lighting designer to review buildings
- Rain barrels for sale at $75 each, 5 in storage
- Bird City Illinois photo contest considered
- River Clean-up Day set for September 19th
Planning and Zoning Commission
This meeting was canceled. The next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026.
Strategic Plan Advisory Committee
The Strategic Plan Advisory Committee will hold a closed session to consider appointments to the committee. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, public comment, and adjournment. No other substantive business is listed.
- Closed session to consider appointments to SPAC
Geneva Foreign Fire Fund Board
The Geneva Foreign Fire Fund Board will approve bills for payment, monthly treasurer reports, and meeting minutes from the previous months. The board will also consider requests for equipment and training reimbursements totaling up to $1,325.
- Approval of bills for payment (March–May 2026)
- Consider request for Station 1 bunk nightstand (up to $125)
- Consider request for FAE class reimbursement (up to $750)
- Consider request for Instructor II completion (up to $450)
- Set FY 2027 Board Election Schedule
Strategic Plan Advisory Committee
This advisory committee meeting focuses on procedural matters including approval of minutes and financial report, subcommittee updates, a podcast discussion, and the FY26 fiscal year end report. The agenda is largely administrative with no major policy decisions expected.
- Review and approval of May 2026 minutes
- Review and approval of Financial Report
- Podcast Discussion
- FY26 Fiscal Year End Report
- Calendar Review
Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission will review a building permit application for a stoop replacement and new walkways. They will also provide comments to the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding a PUD and variations request and conduct a concept review for exterior rehabilitation.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for stoop and walkway replacement at 107 S Second Street
- Comments for Planning & Zoning Commission regarding PUD and variations at 322 Hamilton Street
- Concept review for exterior rehabilitation at 527 Peyton Street
City Council
The city council will consider authorizing a $979,141.50 labor contract for the FY27 underground replacement program, along with several other significant purchases and contracts. Other business includes a demolition contract for a barn at 64 N. Peck Road, a Ford Maverick purchase, and grants for local arts events. A Juneteenth proclamation and fire department promotion ceremony are also on the agenda.
- Approve labor contract with Utility Dynamics Corp for FY27 underground replacement program ($979,141.50, not-to-exceed $1,077,055.65)
- Purchase underground cable and material from WESCO/Anixter through Sourcewell contract ($323,933.94)
- Authorize contract with Minsait/Advance Control System for electric division SCADA upgrades ($169,581.00)
- Authorize demolition of barn structure at 64 N. Peck Road by Arthur J. Lootens, Inc. ($28,535.96)
- Approve grants for Sunday sidewalk music sessions, silk screen workshop, and Shakespeare in the Park
The minutes consist only of written questions from the council and staff responses regarding agenda items. No votes or official actions by the council are recorded in this document.
Planning and Zoning Commission
This is a standard procedural meeting of the Geneva Planning and Zoning Commission. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and a public meeting focused on American Planning Association Commissioner Training. No zoning changes, ordinances, or contracts are scheduled for discussion.
- Approval of minutes from May 28, 2026
- American Planning Association Commissioner Training Session
- Public comment period
- City Hall Council Chambers, 109 James Street