Geneva public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Natural Resources Committee
The committee decided to start a Sustainability Initiative to recommend actions for the City and local businesses. Members also coordinated logistics for the upcoming River Clean-up Day and Pumpkin Recycling event.
- Approved August meeting minutes
- Decided to start a Sustainability Initiative for City and business recommendations
- Approved planting burr and white oak trees at Sterling Manor Park
- Scheduled Wine, Cheese and Trees event for February 24, 2024
- Scheduled Kane/DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District lecture for December 9
- Scheduled Pumpkin Recycling event for November 4 at Prairie Green Preserve
City Council
The City Council approved multiple contracts for water main replacement, wastewater treatment plant improvements, and electrical substation work. The council also authorized the closure of Route 38 for a high school parade and rejected bids for the sale of surplus property.
- Approved closure of Route 38 for Geneva High School Homecoming Parade (9-0)
- Approved $1,490,482.65 contract with Martam Construction for Route 25 and North Bennett Avenue water main replacement (9-0)
- Approved $1,899,719.00 contract with CDM Smith for Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase II improvements (9-0)
- Approved $164,450 contract with DPS Equipment Services for Wastewater Treatment Plant primary clarifier skimmers (9-0)
- Approved $323,829.47 agreement with ComEd for Kautz Road Substation metering and take-off structures (9-0)
- Approved $1,823,296.94 in municipal bills for payment (9-0)
- Rejected all bids for the sale of surplus property at 617 E. State Street (9-0)
- Approved acceptance of a plat of dedication for right-of-way on Geneva Drive west of Kautz Road (9-0)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole approved a proposal for repairs to the South First Street retaining wall and a license agreement for utility easement access. They also approved an amendment to the City Code regarding bidding and contract procedures.
- Approved proposal from Berglund Construction for South First Street retaining wall repairs not-to-exceed $74,250 (8-1)
- Approved license agreement with MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (9-0)
- Approved amendment to Geneva City Code Title 1, Chapter 8, Article A regarding bidding and contract procedures (9-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from July 3, 2023 and August 21, 2023 (9-0)
International Cultural Exchange Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the May meeting. Members discussed the outcomes of the ECI Get to Know Geneva and Art and Crepe programs, as well as a fundraising event at Livia's restaurant. Plans were noted for an AFS student acknowledgment at the October 16 City Council meeting.
- Approved May meeting minutes
- Confirmed AFS student acknowledgment for October 16 meeting
Fire & Police Commission
The commission entered a closed session to discuss a specific employee's appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal. No public actions or decisions were recorded in the open session.
- Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel discussion
- Approved motion to leave closed session at 7:03 p.m.
Fire & Police Commission
The commission reviewed the proposed schedule for the Lieutenant promotional process. Chief Antenore detailed the timeline for assessments, interviews, and written tests. No formal votes were taken on the schedule.
- Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (unanimous)