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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 19:00
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Council debates 25 mph speed limit and parking bans on South Main Street
The Geneva City Council is holding a governance meeting to discuss structural changes to the council body and the repeal of obsolete ordinances. The primary focus is on traffic safety measures for South Main Street, including a proposed 25 mph speed limit and new parking restrictions. Additionally, the council will consider resolutions regarding short-term rental regulations, occupancy tax rates, and the sale of city-owned properties on Maryland Street.
- Ordinance No. 3-2026: Establishes a 25 mph speed limit on South Main Street between Seneca Street and Kings Lane.
- Ordinance No. 4-2026: Prohibits on-street parking on the east side of South Main Street between South Clover Leaf Drive and St. Clair Street.
- Ordinance No. 5-2026: Amends winter parking rules, limiting alternate-side parking to December 1–April 1 and removing summer restrictions on South Main Street.
- Resolution: Directs modernization of the Short Term Rental Registry and extends the occupancy tax to short-term rentals.
- Resolution: Requests state legislation to increase the maximum occupancy tax rate to 5%.
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City Council Governance Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
September 2, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Executive Session Starts at 6:00 PM
To discuss the empllyment of a particular person or persons
Council Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Updates
a.
Mayor's Report
b.
Council Reports
c.
Supervisor Report
V.
Proclamations
a.
Mesothelioma Awareness Day
VI.
Public Comment
VII. Discussion
a.
Structural Modernization of City Council
b.
Repealing Obselete Ordinances
VIII. Unfinished Business
a.
Ordinance South Main Street Speed Limit, First Reading
b.
Resolution to Set a Public Hearing, Ordinance South Main Street Speed Limit
c.
Ordinance Parking on South Main Street, First Reading
d.
Resolution to Set a Public Hearing, Ordinance Parking on South Main Street
e.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 335 Article IV Parking, Standing and Stopping, Winter Parking, First Reading
f.
Resolution to Set a Public Hearing for Chapter 335, Article IV Parking, Standing and Stopping, Winter Parking
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g.
Resolution Directing Modernization of the City's Short Term Rental Registry and Preparation of a Local Law
Extending the City's Existing Occupancy Tax to Short Term Rentals
h.
Resolution Requesting That Ontario County R …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 19:00
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Council to consider new rules for e-bikes, ATVs, and winter parking
The Geneva City Council will hold public hearings on selling city-owned Maryland Street parcels and on declaring 555 South Exchange Street an unsafe structure. The council will also discuss a proposed ordinance to regulate alternative motorized vehicles (e-bikes, ATVs, scooters) and a proposal to reinstate fixed winter parking restrictions from 2-6 a.m. from December 1 to April 1. A budget amendment transferring $25,292.66 from the General Fund to the Water Fund is on the agenda.
- Public hearing: sale of city-owned Maryland Street parcels (90.84-1-3, 90.84-1-4, 90.84-1-5)
- Public hearing: enforcement of unsafe structures law at 555 South Exchange Street (104.12-2-22)
- First reading of e-bike ordinance; resolution to set Aug. 18 public hearing for Chapter 336 (alternative motorized vehicles)
- Discussion: winter parking regulations (2-6 a.m. restrictions, Dec. 1-Apr. 1)
- Resolution amending 2026 General and Water Fund budgets (transfer $25,292.66)
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Agenda
Regular City Council Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
August 5, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Executive Session Starts at 6:00 PM
To discuss collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law, and the proposed
sale of real property.
Council Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Proclamations
a.
National Night Out
V.
Public Comment
VI.
Public Hearings
a.
Sale of City owned Property - Maryland Street parcels (90.84-1-3, 90.84-1-4, 90.84-1-5)
b.
Establishing Enforcement of Dangerous or Unsafe Structures GMC Ch. 111 at 555 South Exchange Street
(104.12-2-22)
VII. Reports
a.
Mayor's Report
b.
Council Reports
c.
Comptroller's Report
VIII. Presentation
a.
2027 Budget Update
b.
Capital Plan
IX.
Discussion
a.
Winter Parking - Councilor Kaim
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X.
Unfinished Business
a.
First Readiong - E Bike Ordinance
b.
Setting a Public Hearing for Adopting Chapter 336 of City Code Establishing Regulations for Alternative
Motorized Vehicles
XI.
New Business
a.
Resolution Amending the 2026 General and Water Fund Budgets
XII. Board and Commission Appointments
a.
Jacob Balamut, Board of Ethics
XIII. Consideration of Meeting Minutes
a.
July 1, 2026
b.
July 21, 2026
XIV. Adjourn …
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00
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Council to vote on regulating ATVs, e-scooters, and other motorized vehicles
The Geneva City Council will hold a public hearing on 2026 CDBG grant applications, receive a budget gap analysis presentation, and discuss a property reassessment update and phase-in proposal. The main action item is a resolution to adopt Chapter 336, a new local law regulating battery- and gas-powered alternative motorized vehicles (including ATVs, e-scooters, and minibikes) on public streets, sidewalks, and city property, with fines and impoundment procedures. The council is also scheduled to discuss the employment of a particular person in executive session.
- Public hearing on 2026 CDBG grant applications
- Resolution #40-2026: Adopts Chapter 336 'Alternative Motorized Vehicles' with fines up to $1,500 and impoundment fees
- Presentation: Budget Gap Analysis
- Discussion: Reassessment Update and Phase In Process Proposal
- Unfinished business: Resolution regulating battery and gas powered alternative motorized vehicles
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City Council Operations Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
July 21, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Executive Session Starts at 6:00 PM
To discuss the employment of a particular person or persons
Council Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
City Manager's Report
V.
Public Hearings
a.
2026 CDBG Grant Applications
VI.
Public Comment
VII. Presentation
a.
Budget Gap Analysis
VIII. Discussion
a.
Reassessment Update
b.
Reassessment Phase In Process Proposal
IX.
Unfinished Business
a.
Resolution Regulating the Operation of Battery and Gas Powered Alternative Motorized Vehicles
X.
New Business
XI.
Adjournment
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Resolution # 40-2026
Resolution Regulating the Operation of Battery and Gas Powered Alternative Motorized
Vehicles
ADOPTING CHAPTER 336 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GENEVA, ENTITLED “ALTERNATE MOTORIZED
VEHICLES,” ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF BATTERY POWERED AND GAS
POWERED ALTERNATIVE MOTORIZED VEHICLES, INCLUDING MICROMOBILITY DEVICES, UPON PUBLIC
HIGHWAYS, SIDEWALKS, AND CITY-OWNED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF GENEVA, AND PRESCRIBING
PENAL PENALTIES AND IMPOUNDMENT PROCEDURES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF
WHEREAS, the City of Geneva has a compelling interest in promoting public safety, order, …
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Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 19:00
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Council to consider NY Main Street grant for 1 Railroad Place redevelopment
The Geneva City Council will discuss and vote on several items, including authorizing a grant application for the redevelopment of 1 Railroad Place, setting public hearings for CDBG applications and the sale of city-owned property on Maryland Street, and a hearing on a property at 555 South Exchange Street. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Geneva Parks Collective and discussion of 2027 budget revenue projections.
- Resolution to submit NY Main Street grant application for 1 Railroad Place (no city match required)
- Public hearing set for July 21, 2026 on 2026 CDBG applications
- Public hearing set for August 5, 2026 on sale of Maryland Street parcels (90.84-1-3, 90.84-1-4, 90.84-1-5) to Flint Hall for $4,000
- Public hearing to require repair or demolition of 555 South Exchange Street
- Discussion of 2027 budget revenue projections
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✓ Decided: Council sets public hearing on 555 S. Exchange St. repair/demolition
The City Council approved four resolutions, including setting a public hearing for August 5, 2026, to consider requiring repair or demolition of the dangerous building at 555 South Exchange Street. The council also authorized a grant application for 1 Railroad Place, set a public hearing for 2026 CDBG applications, and set a public hearing for the sale of city-owned Maryland Street parcels. The meeting included reports and discussions on budget revenue projections and a presentation on a proposed community pool at Clark Street Park.
- Approved resolution to set public hearing for repair/demolition of 555 S. Exchange St. (6-2, 1 abstention)
- Approved submission of NY Main Street grant application for 1 Railroad Place (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for 2026 CDBG applications for July 21, 2026 (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for conveyance of Maryland St. properties for August 5, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from May 27, June 3, June 16, and June 17, 2026 meetings (unanimous)
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Regular City Council Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
July 1, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Executive Session Starts at 6:00 PM
To discuss proposed, pending, or current litigation and collective negotiations
Council Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Updates
a.
Mayor's Report
b.
Council Reports
V.
Proclamations
a.
Parks & Recreation Month
b.
Independence Day
VI.
Public Comment
VII. Presentation
a.
Geneva Parks Collective
VIII. Discussion
a.
2027 Budget Revenue Projections
IX.
Unfinished Business
X.
New Business
a.
Approving and Authorizing Submission of a New York Main Street Grant Appliction for 1 Railroad Place
b.
Setting Public Hearing for 2026 CDBG Applications
c.
Setting a Public Hearing for Conveyance of City Owned Property Maryland St (90.84-1-3, 90.84-1-4, 90.84-1-
5)
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Setting a Public Hearing to Require Repair or Demoliton of 555 South Exchange Street Pursuant to City Code
Sectoin 111-5(A)
XI.
Board and Commission Appointments
XII. Consideration of Meeting Minutes
a.
May 27, 2026
b.
June 3, 2026
c.
June 16, 2026
d.
June 17, 2026
XIII. Adjournment
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Resolution # 36-2026
Approving and Authorizing Submission of a New York Main Street Grant Applicti …
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Journal of Proceedings
Regular City Council Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
July 1, 2026 – 7:00 PM
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Presiding - Jim Cecere Mayor
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV. Updates
a.
Mayor's Report
Mayor Cecere shared that he met with Senator Helming last week about housing, economic development,
occupancy tax, and how to get more state support. He also met with Ontario County Economic Developer
Ryan Davis, County Administrator Chris DeBolt, and Board of Supervisors Chair Bill Wellman. This group
discussed where the City is headed, and how the County can support the City in many areas, including
economic development, with real support for initiatives, as the largest city in the county. The Mayor
explained that the County is also working towards an occupancy tax, noting that he would like that to align
back to the City, with the funds generated to be put towards ongoing tourism support. Mayor Cecere also
raised the issue of funding lakefront repairs with the Senator and County related to damages from recent
storms and flooding.
Mayor Cecere then provided an update on the City Manager recruitment process, explaining that Council
will continue to pursue a City Manager form of government, while reviewing the role of City staff and council
to see how it's aligned, and to improve upon it during this vacancy. He went on to e …
Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 18:00
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City Council meets to discuss sale or exchange of securities in executive session
The City of Geneva Council will hold a brief regular meeting on June 17, 2026, consisting primarily of procedural items. The only substantive agenda item is an executive session to discuss the proposed sale or exchange of securities held by the public body. No public comment or other decisions are scheduled on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss proposed sale or exchange of securities
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✓ Decided: Council holds executive session on securities, no public decisions
The Geneva City Council met on June 17, 2026, and held an executive session to discuss the proposed sale or exchange of securities. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only actions were entering and exiting the executive session and adjourning.
- Entered executive session to discuss securities sale/exchange (unanimous)
- Exited executive session (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 8:08pm (unanimous)
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Regular City Council Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
June 17, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Council Meeting Starts at 6:00 PM
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Executive Session to discuss the proposed sale or exchange of securities held by such public body
V.
Adjournment
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Journal of Proceedings
Regular City Council Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
June 17, 2026 – 6:00 PM
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Presiding - Jim Cecere Mayor
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV. Executive Session to discuss the proposed sale or exchange of securities held by such public body
Action taken by Councilmember Petropoulos; seconded by Councilmember Gummoe
Moved to enter executive session at 6:02pm to discuss the proposed sale or
exchange of securities held by such public body
Motion Passed Unanimously
Action taken by Councilmember Gummoe; seconded by Councilmember Gillotte
Moved to exit executive session at 8:08pm
Motion Passed Unanimously
V.
Adjournment
Action taken by Councilmember Gummoe; seconded by Councilmember Petropoulos
Moved that Adjourn at 8:08pm
Motion Passed Unanimously
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Council to decide whether to keep Deputy City Clerk position
The City Council will discuss and decide whether to continue recruiting for the Deputy City Clerk position or adopt a reduced-service model, following a staff recommendation to maintain current service levels. The decision affects the Clerk's Office operations, including statutory duties, records management, and public counter services. An executive session on personnel matters precedes the public meeting.
- Discussion on Deputy City Clerk vacancy and three service-level options
- Support & authorization for 2026 DEC UCF Grant
- Adopting the City of Geneva Recreation Advisory Board Bylaws
- Interim measures: two-morning 'dark' schedule and temporary part-time administrative aide
- Potential $45,000 investment in automation and online services
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✓ Decided: Council funds part-time clerk aide, approves tree inventory grant
The Geneva City Council unanimously approved funding for a part-time administrative aide in the City Clerk's Office to address staffing shortages. It also approved a resolution supporting a grant application for a citywide tree inventory and adopted bylaws for the Recreation Advisory Board. The council entered executive session to discuss personnel matters and received updates on the city manager transition and work programs.
- Funded part-time administrative aide in City Clerk's Office (unanimous)
- Approved support for 2026 DEC UCF grant for tree inventory (unanimous)
- Adopted Recreation Advisory Board Bylaws (unanimous)
- Entered executive session to discuss employment of a particular person (unanimous)
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City Council Operations Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
June 16, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Executive Session Starts at 6:00 PM
To discuss the employment of a particular person or persons
Council Meeting Starts at 6:30 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
City Manager Report
a.
Clerk's Office Staffing
b.
Transition Update
c.
Work Programs Quarter 1 Update
V.
Public Comment
VI.
Discussion
VII. Unfinished Business
VIII. New Business
a.
Support & Authorization for 2026 DEC UCF Grant
b.
Adopting the City of Geneva Recreation Advisroy Board Bylaws
IX.
Adjournment
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City Manager
Amie M. Hendrix
CITY HALL- 47 CASTLE STREET- GENEVA, NEW YORK 14456
(315) 789-6104 - FAX (315) 789-8373
www.cityofgenevany.gov
TO:
Mayor Cecere and City Council
FROM:
City Manager, Finance & Human Resources
DATE:
June 16, 2026
RE:
Council Briefing | Deputy Clerk Vacancy
The vacancy in the Deputy City Clerk position presents Council with a broader policy
decision regarding the level of service the City intends to provide through the Clerk’s
Office. While the discussion has focused on a position title, the practical question
before Council is whether the City wishes to maintain current service levels, reduce
services, or discontinue certain non …
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Journal of Proceedings
City Council Operations Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
June 16, 2026 – 6:30 PM
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Presiding - Jim Cecere Mayor
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Executive Session to discuss the employment of a particular person or persons
Action taken by Councilmember Lavin; seconded by Councilmember Petropoulos
Moved that Council enter into executive session at 6:01pm to discuss the
employment of a particular person or persons
Motion Passed Unanimously
Action taken by Councilmember Gillotte; seconded by Councilmember Lavin
Moved that Council exit executive session at 6:36pm
Motion Unanimously
III.
Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Roll Call
V.
City Manager Report
a.
Clerk's Office Staffing
City Manager Hendrix opened the conversation by reviewing the information shared with Council, including
extra information requested by Council. She recalled that a .5 Admin Aide position and full-time Deputy
Clerk position remain frozen. She explained that the City is looking for direction from Council around how
to proceed with the vacancies. She recalled that Council was considering retitling the Deputy Clerk role to
an Admin Aide, and moving it into management, and looking at the City of Canandaigua's model as some
of the options before them. City Manager Hendrix then explained her recommendation to close the
Clerk/Comptroller counter on Tuesday and …
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Council to adopt debt strategy, noise enforcement, and traffic studies
The Geneva City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including adopting a formal debt strategy and financial oversight framework, directing police to enforce noise ordinances on Routes 14 and 5 & 20, and requesting traffic studies on Route 14. The council will also appoint an acting city manager and issue proclamations for Pride Month and Juneteenth.
- Resolution 28-2026: Adopt debt strategy, KPI framework, BAN management policy, and financial oversight structure
- Resolution 29-2026: Direct police to enforce noise ordinance on Routes 14 and 5 & 20, request NYSDOT signage authorization
- Request NYSDOT traffic study to eliminate on-street parking on Route 14 between 645 and 715 South Main Street
- Request NYSDOT traffic study to reduce speed limit to 30 mph on Route 14 between 828 and 361 South Main Street
- Appointment of Taylor Youngs as Acting City Manager
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✓ Decided: Council adopts 0% tax levy budget plan, appoints acting city manager
The Council adopted a resolution establishing a 0% property tax levy increase as the planning guideline for the 2027 General Fund budget, directing a sequenced process that prioritizes revenue identification before service reductions. It also approved a five-year debt strategy and KPI framework, directed police to enforce noise ordinances on state routes, and appointed Taylor Youngs as Acting City Manager effective July 9, 2026. All resolutions passed unanimously.
- Adopted 2027 budget guidelines with 0% tax levy increase (unanimous)
- Approved five-year debt strategy and KPI framework (unanimous)
- Directed police to enforce noise ordinance on Routes 14 and 5 & 20 (unanimous)
- Requested NYSDOT study to eliminate on-street parking on South Main St (unanimous)
- Requested NYSDOT study to reduce speed limit to 25 mph on South Main St (unanimous)
- Appointed Taylor Youngs as Acting City Manager (unanimous)
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Agenda
Regular City Council Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
June 3, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Executive Session Starts at 6:00 PM
To discuss collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law, the employment of a
particular person or persons, and the proposed sale of real property.
Council Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Updates
a.
Mayor's Report
b.
Council Reports
V.
Proclamations
a.
Pride Month
b.
Juneteenth
VI.
Public Comment
VII. Unfinished Business
a.
Adopting a Debt Strategy, KPI Framework, BAN Management Policy, and Financial Oversight Structure for the
City of Geneva
b.
Directing the Geneva Police Department to Enforce City Noise Ordinance, Requesting the NYS DOT to
Authorize Enforcement Notification Signage, and Authorizing the City to Pursue Private Property Signage
c.
Requesting that the NYSDOT Conduct a Traffic Study and Take Action to Eliminate On-Street Parking on
Route 14 Between 645 and 715 South Main Street
d.
Requesting that the NYSDOT Conduct a Traffic Study and Take Action to Reduce the Posted Speed Limit on
Route 14 to 30mph between 828 and 361 South Main Street
VIII. New Business
a.
Appointment of Taylor Youngs as Acting City Manager
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IX.
Consideratio …
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The Geneva City Council
Journal of Proceedings
Regular City Council Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
June 3, 2026 – 7:00 PM
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Presiding - Jim Cecere Mayor
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Executive Session
III.
Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Roll Call
V.
Updates
a.
Mayor's Report
Mayor Cecere introduced this meeting as the first Governance Meeting. He explained that legislation and
other agenda items on Governance Meeting agendas will be related to ordinances, local laws, and other
governance items.
Mayor Cecere also shared that he would be walking on a resolution for 2027 Budget Direction.
b.
Council Reports
Councilor Petropoulos shared that the LDC met today, where some good ideas were brought up. He went
on to share that there is a lot going on in Ward 5; the Memorial Day Parade was a success. Councilor
Petropoulos attended 2 ribbon cutting ceremonies for new businesses, gave the opening speech for the Air
Force Heritage Band when they performed at the Smith Opera House, and met with Assembly Gallahan
about railroad crossings, which should be repaired any day now. Councilor Petropoulos invited everyone to
the July 4th event at the Gazebo at Lakefront park with historical speech reenactments and a brass band.
Councilor Petropoulos further shared that the Downtown Ad Hoc Committee met last night, where Ontario
County's Director of Economic Development, Ryan Davis, presen …
Wed May 27, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Geneva City Council to discuss 2027 budget and city manager transition
The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss the employment of a particular person, followed by a public meeting. The council will discuss the 2027 budget direction and the city manager transition. No votes or formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss employment of a particular person
- Discussion of 2027 Budget Direction
- Discussion of City Manager Transition
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✓ Decided: Council discusses 2027 budget direction and city manager transition
The Geneva City Council held a special meeting on May 27, 2026, to discuss the 2027 budget direction and the city manager transition. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was limited to discussion only.
47 Castle St., Geneva
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Agenda
Special City Council Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
May 27, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Conference Room
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Executive Session Starts at 6:00 PM
To discuss the employment of a particular person
Council Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Discussion
a.
2027 Budget Direction
b.
City Manager Transition
V.
Adjournment
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
The Geneva City Council
Journal of Proceedings
Special City Council Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
May 27, 2026 – 6:00 PM
City Hall
2nd Floor Conference Room
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Presiding - Jim Cecere Mayor
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV. Discussion
a.
2027 Budget Direction
b.
City Manager Transition
V.
Adjournment
City Clerk
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
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| $94,453 | ADAIR KERRY Consumer Product Safety Commission · DATA COLLECTION ON CONSUMER PRODUCT RELATED INJURIES. |
| $55,710 | HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS INC Department of Veterans Affairs · LIMB |
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| $38,428 | ADAIR KERRY Consumer Product Safety Commission · DATA COLLECTION ON CONSUMER PRODUCT RELATED INJURIES. |
| $35,814 | MARTIN'S OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT LLC Department of the Interior · NY-MONTEZUMA NWR-MOWERS |
| $19,957 | HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS INC Department of Veterans Affairs · LIMB |
| $15,168 | SMITH'S HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INC Department of the Interior · NY-MONTEZUMA-REPAIR JOHN DEERE 230C EX |
| $14,397 | HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS INC Department of Veterans Affairs · PROSTHETIC ORDER - PROSTHETIC LIMBS |
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