Geneva public meetings in 2021

Planning Board

The Geneva Planning Board will meet to consider a subdivision application for properties at 136 and 142 High St., submitted by owner Debra Cleveland. The meeting includes a public hearing and time for public comment.

• Public hearing for subdivision application at 136 High St.
• Subdivision application for 136 & 142 High St. by Debra Cleveland
• Public comment period

Police Body Camera Task Force Committee

The Geneva Body Camera Task Force is meeting to discuss policy recommendations from previous sessions and determine next steps. The agenda is brief and procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Review of policy recommendations and discussion from Task Force
• Discussion of next steps

Police Budget Advisory Board

The Geneva Police Budget Advisory Board meets to review organizational charts, discuss a DCJS study in progress, confirm a budget academy date, and clarify board term timelines. Members will also set 2022 goals for the 2023 budget and discuss a new School Resource Officer position.

• Review organizational chart of Geneva Police Department (all positions, vacant and filled)
• Discuss progress and forecast completion of DCJS study (began Nov. 10)
• Confirm budget academy scheduled for February 10, 2022, 6–8pm
• Discuss new School Resource Officer (SRO) position

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold a special meeting that includes a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters such as hiring, discipline, or termination. The meeting is procedural with no public decisions or discussions scheduled.

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency will consider a resolution for financial assistance for the Lake's Edge Inn & Suites, LLC development project at 1115 Lochland Rd. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss the potential acquisition, sale, or lease of real property or securities. The meeting is open to the public via videoconference.

• Resolution for Lake's Edge Inn & Suites, LLC application for financial assistance
• 1115 Lochland Rd. development project
• Executive session on real property or securities acquisition/sale/lease

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold a regular work session on December 6, 2021, at Cornell AgriTech Campus. This meeting is procedural and does not include formal decisions or votes. The session begins at 6:00 PM and will include a discussion on recreation.

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency will meet to consider a resolution for financial assistance for the Lake's Edge Inn & Suites application related to the 1115 Lochland Rd. development project. The board will also receive updates on various projects and reports, and may enter executive session to discuss real property or securities transactions.

• Resolution for Lake's Edge Inn & Suites, LLC application for financial assistance
• Update on 1115 Lochland Rd. development project
• Approval of Nov. 5th meeting minutes
• Approval of financial report
• Executive session on property or securities acquisition

Police Review Board

The Geneva Police Review Board is meeting to review previous minutes and hear committee reports. The main focus is a community forum on the complaint form and instructions, along with reports from the complaint process, review process, and external communications committees. The meeting is procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the agenda.

• Community Forum on Complaint Form and Instructions
• Complaint Process Committee Report
• Review Process Committee Report
• External Communications Committee Report

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold a public hearing on renewing the electric franchise with NYSEG and consider resolutions to authorize the agreement. They will also discuss the 2022 budget, including a proposed $700,000 reduction, and receive presentations on the 2020 audit, water/sewer fund replenishment, and police budget recommendations. Several ordinances and resolutions are on the agenda, including sewer rate changes, water bill late penalties, and councilor compensation.

• Public hearing and resolution on NYSEG electric franchise renewal
• Resolution authorizing bond issuance for public improvements
• Ordinance amending sewer rates and water/sewer code
• Resolution amending 2021 General, Water and Sewer Fund budgets
• Resolution classifying 2022 capital projects as Type II under SEQRA

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency is holding a public hearing on the Lake's Edge Inn & Suites project, as required by New York General Municipal Law Article 18-A. The meeting also includes new business and a call to order, with a motion to adjourn. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2021, at the Geneva Housing Authority.

• Public hearing on Lake's Edge Inn & Suites, LLC project
• Meeting held at 47 Castle Street, Geneva, NY
• Next regular meeting: December 3, 2021, 8:30am at Geneva Housing Authority

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting in Geneva, NY, with the primary purpose being an executive session to discuss personnel matters, such as appointment, employment, or discipline. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss personnel matters
• Meeting held at City Hall, 47 Castle Street

Zoning Board of Appeals

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and likely approve a resolution accepting a settlement from opioid manufacturers and distributors. The settlement, totaling $116,445.10, will be paid over 10 to 18 years and requires the city to enter into a New York State Opioid Sharing Agreement. The resolution also authorizes city officials to execute the necessary documents.

• Resolution approving opioid settlement against Janssen, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, and McKesson
• Settlement amount: $116,445.10
• Payments spread over 10 years (J&J) and 18 years (distributors)
• Litigation counsel to receive 15% from state, waiving city fees
• Deadline to execute documents: November 17, 2021

Human Rights Commission

The Geneva Human Rights Commission will vote on reappointing Marc and Michele to the commission and as Chair and Co-Chair, and will discuss filling vacant seats, planning the 2022 calendar, and an event for Human Rights Day. The meeting is held via Zoom and includes public comment.

• Motion to re-appoint Marc and Michele to GHRC for another term
• Motion to re-appoint Marc and Michele as Chair and Co-Chair
• Discussion on next steps for onboarding vacant seats
• Discussion on 2022 GHRC calendar
• Discussion on Human Rights Day event

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency is meeting to hear a presentation on the 1115 Lochland Rd. development project by Marc Demshock of Rivers Edge Capital, LLC. The board will also receive status updates from the Geneva City School District, GEDC, City Council, and IDA projects, and will consider approving minutes and the financial report. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the potential acquisition, sale, or lease of real property.

• Presentation: 1115 Lochland Rd. Development Project by Marc Demshock, Rivers Edge Capital, LLC
• Updates from Geneva City School District, GEDC, City Council, and IDA Projects
• Motion to approve September 3rd 2021 minutes
• Motion to approve financial report
• Executive session on real property acquisition, sale, or lease

Police Review Board

The Police Review Board is meeting to review previous minutes and hold a conversation with Chief Passalacqua. They will discuss draft materials from the Complaint Process Committee and a draft disciplinary matrix from the Review Process Committee, followed by open dialogue. The External Communications Committee will also report, and reminders about upcoming meetings and trainings will be given.

• Discussion of draft materials from the Complaint Process Committee
• Discussion of draft disciplinary matrix from the Review Process Committee
• Open dialogue with Chief Passalacqua
• External Communications Committee report

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hear presentations on the Genesee Park restoration plan and the Foundry remediation update, then consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a second reading on vehicle and traffic code amendments, a grant application for wastewater treatment plant improvements, and a first reading on private landlord registration. The meeting also includes discussion on police-related boards and commissions.

• Genesee Park restoration plan presentation
• Foundry remediation update
• Second reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 335 'Vehicles and Traffic'
• Resolution authorizing grant application for wastewater treatment plant improvements
• First reading: Ordinance adding Chapter 111-A 'Private Landlord Registration'

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, and to continue discussions on BID program ideas and the 2022 budget, with possible adoption. The board will also receive an update on Geneva zoning to code and may enter executive session to discuss real property or securities transactions.

• Discussion and possible adoption of 2022 budget
• Continued discussion on BID program ideas
• Update on Geneva zoning to code
• Executive session on real property or securities acquisition/sale/lease

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on the 2022 proposed budget, including resolutions to override the state property tax cap, adopt the general fund budget, set the tax levy, and approve budgets for workers' compensation, water, and sewer funds. The meeting includes a public comment period specifically on the tax cap override.

• Resolution #78-2021 to override the statutory property tax cap for 2022
• Resolution #73-2021 adopting the 2022 General Fund budget totaling $18,319,937
• Resolution #74-2021 adopting the 2022 tax levy
• Resolution #75-2021 adopting the 2022 Workers' Compensation Fund budget
• Resolution #76-2021 and #77-2021 adopting the 2022 Water and Sewer Fund budgets

Police Body Camera Task Force Committee

The Geneva Body Camera Task Force is meeting to discuss body camera software from Axon, review policy recommendations, and plan next steps. The agenda is focused on these items, with no final decisions listed.

• Axon body camera software demonstration
• Policy recommendations discussion
• Next steps planning

Police Budget Advisory Board

The Geneva Police Budget Advisory Board will assess its 2022 budget recommendations and staff responses, review progress on a DCJS study, and clarify the board’s role and future process. Members will also discuss term lengths and board purview.

• Review 2022 budget process and staff responses
• Discuss DCJS study progress and methodology comparisons
• Clarify board role and future process steps
• Consider one- and two-year term preferences with lottery
• Assess progress on DCJS study follow-up

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2022 proposed budget. The agenda contains only this budget discussion item, with no other business listed. The meeting will be held at Cornell AgriTech Campus and streamed on YouTube.

• Discussion of the 2022 proposed city budget

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2022 proposed budget. The agenda contains only this budget discussion item, along with standard procedural items like call to order, pledge, and roll call. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2022 proposed budget discussion

Planning Board

The Geneva Planning Board will hold a public meeting to hear public comment and consider three applications: two re-subdivision requests and one site plan and architectural review. The board will also approve meeting minutes. All items are up for discussion and potential decision at this meeting.

• Re-subdivision of Katherine Street property (Tax Id 104.10-1-42,43) from 2 lots into 1, by the City of Geneva
• Re-subdivision of 165 White Springs Road by owner Roy Garfinkel, creating 4 lots
• Site plan and architectural review for a 24,000 sq ft building at Ag Tech Park on Pre-Emption Rd, by Cornell Agriculture & Food Technology Corp.

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency is holding its annual meeting to approve its financial report, timeline, policies, and officer assignments for 2021-2022. The board will also begin interviews for a vacant seat and complete self-evaluations. This is largely routine administrative business.

• Motion to approve annual financial report
• Motion to approve 2021-2022 draft proposal assignments and officers
• Motion to approve IDA policies for 2021-2022
• Nominating committee to begin interviews for vacant seat
• Board members to sign updated fiduciary duties sheet

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, and to vote on Resolution #10 authorizing the sale of certain easements at the 34 Forge Avenue cell tower site. The board will also receive status updates from the school district, GEDC, City Council, and IDA projects, and may enter executive session to discuss real property acquisition, sale, or lease.

• Resolution #10: Approving and authorizing the sale of certain easements at 34 Forge Avenue cell tower site
• Motion to approve September 3rd 2021 minutes
• Motion to approve financial report
• Executive session to discuss proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a work session to discuss the proposed 2022 budget. The meeting also includes an executive session for a personnel matter. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.

• 2022 proposed budget discussion
• Executive session for personnel matter

Human Rights Commission

The Geneva Human Rights Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting via Zoom. The agenda consists of routine administrative items, including approving minutes, receiving reports, and planning for 2022. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of August 10th and September 14th meeting minutes
• Treasurer report on financials
• Discussion of 2022 calendar planning
• Selection of secretaries for full and subcommittee meetings
• Public comment period

Police Review Board

The Geneva Police Review Board is meeting to review previous meeting minutes, hear a statement from Brian Whitley, receive committee reports, discuss trainings, and plan the next meeting. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Statement from Brian Whitley
• Committee reports: Complaint Process, Review Process, External Communications
• Discussion of trainings conducted and updates on upcoming trainings
• Plan for the next meeting

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed sale of the Jay Street property and the 2022 city budget, then consider several resolutions including the sale of another property, a clean water grant application, and an ARPA funds plan. The council will also discuss marijuana policy, a train quiet zone, and other items. The meeting includes reports from the mayor, councilors, and city manager, plus public comment periods.

• Public hearing on Jay Street property sale (Resolution #66-2021)
• Public hearing on 2022 proposed budget
• Resolution authorizing sale of 38 Jackson Street property (#67-2021)
• Resolution approving ARPA funds plan (#69-2021)
• Resolution authorizing refunding bonds (#70-2021)

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation meets to discuss and vote on the 2022 budget and review financial reports. Board members also explore ideas for the Business Improvement District (BID) program and a window beautification project at 29 Linden Street.

• 2022 Budget discussion and potential approval
• Business Improvement District (BID) program ideas review
• 29 Linden Street window beautification project discussion

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold a regular work session to review the 2022 proposed budget. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

Revolving Loan Fund Committee

The Revolving Loan Funds Committee will discuss two loan applications and a deferral request. The committee will review an application from FLX Groups and consider deferring loan repayments for Real Eats for four months while accelerating repayment after a move to the Town of Geneva.

• FLX Groups loan application review and approval request
• Real Eats loan deferral for four months and repayment acceleration after move to Town of Geneva

Police Body Camera Task Force Committee

The Geneva Police Body Camera Task Force is meeting to review and approve prior minutes, discuss policy goals, and hear from Police Chief Passalacqua about what is working and areas for improvement. The task force will also plan next steps for its responsibilities.

• Review and approval of 8/24/21 meeting minutes
• Discussion of body camera policy goals, including officer safety, evidence capture, and public trust
• Chief Passalacqua to share insights on policy effectiveness and improvement areas
• Planning next steps for task force responsibilities

Planning Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

Human Rights Commission

The Geneva Human Rights Commission will review administrative reports, discuss a fair housing event, and hold a conversation about board member expectations. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Fair Housing Event discussion
• Board member expectations discussion
• Treasurer financial report

Police Budget Advisory Board

The Police Budget Advisory Board is meeting to follow up on prior discussions, review data, and question the Police Chief. The board's next step is to prepare a recommendation to the City Council. The agenda is procedural and contains no specific dollar amounts or policy items.

• Follow-up from last meeting
• Review of data
• Discussion with Police Chief
• Next steps toward a City Council recommendation

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation is meeting to approve minutes and the financial report, and to finalize its draft comments letter on the city-wide rezoning rewrite. The board will also discuss potential Business Improvement District (BID) collaborations as part of its 2021 priority goals. The meeting is largely administrative, with the rezoning comments being the main substantive item.

• Finalizing LDC draft comments letter on City-wide Rezoning ReWrite Draft
• Discussion of potential BID collaborations for 2021 priority goals
• Motion to approve minutes from 7/7/21 and 8/18/21
• Motion to approve financial report

Police Body Camera Task Force Committee

The Geneva Body Camera Task Force is meeting to organize itself, including discussing and potentially approving a Chair and Secretary. They will also review the task force's purpose, hear an overview from Chief Passalacqua on body cameras and General Order 409, and discuss their process and next steps.

• Discussion and potential approval of Chair and Secretary
• Chief Passalacqua's overview of Body Cameras and General Order 409
• Review of Body Camera Task Force purpose and responsibilities
• Discussion on process for accomplishing responsibilities
• Establishing a monthly meeting time

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation is meeting to discuss action steps regarding the zoning re-write and may enter executive session to discuss the potential acquisition, sale, or lease of real property or securities. The agenda includes only these items and standard procedural motions.

• Discussion on LDC's role in zoning re-write
• Possible executive session for real property or securities acquisition
• Call to order and adjournment motions

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency is meeting to receive updates on local projects and to discuss its mission and goals. The board will also enter executive session to discuss the proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property, where public discussion could affect its value. Administrative items include approving minutes and the financial report.

• Executive session on proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property
• Discussion of mission, goals, and objectives
• Designation of third member to nominating committee
• Approval of minutes from July 16 and July 28, 2021
• Approval of financial report

Police Review Board

The Geneva Police Review Board will meet to appoint a chair, co-chair, and secretary, finalize its mission statement, and designate subcommittee members and liaisons. Training dates and coordination with other boards are also on the agenda.

• Motion to appoint chair, co-chair, and secretary
• Mission statement discussion with goals/objectives
• Subcommittee member designations and liaisons
• Training dates: August 16th at Public Defenders Office and ACEs TBD

Planning Board

The City of Geneva Planning Board will meet on July 19, 2021, to conduct a site plan review and a public hearing for a special use permit for Trinity Church at 520 S Main St. The meeting includes public comment and adjournment.

• Site Plan Review for Trinity Church, 520 S Main St, Tax ID 104.58-1-33
• Public Hearing for a Special Use Permit for Trinity Church

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency is meeting to approve routine administrative items and act on new business, including a proposed modification to the Lakefront Hotel's PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement. The board will also vote on an updated mission statement and goals. The agenda is largely procedural, with status updates from liaisons and approval of minutes, financial reports, and the 2019-2020 audit.

• Motion to approve PILOT modification for Lakefront Hotel
• Motion to approve updated mission, goals and objectives
• Motion to approve minutes from June 4, 2021
• Motion to approve financial report
• Motion to approve 2019-2020 audit

Green Committee

The Geneva Green Committee discussed the joint city/town waste assessment, which is behind schedule, and a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) contract awaiting the city manager's signature. They also considered a code change to allow more natural areas and discussed a possible mattress collection service.

• Waste assessment by Impact Earth behind original timeline; RRF capacity questioned
• CCA contract drawn up, awaiting city manager's signature; city to be paired with another municipality
• Discussion on adding home pickup for mattress collection
• Request to amend Chapter 100 of city code to allow more natural areas (wildflowers/shrubs) and reduce setbacks
• Code amendment would require public hearing

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation is meeting to approve minutes and the financial report, hear a status update on the Gateway project, and discuss action items for its 2021 priority goals. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Motion to approve June 2, 2021 minutes
• Motion to approve financial report
• Gateway project status update
• Discussion and potential selection of action steps for 2021 priority goals

Police Review Board

The Geneva Police Review Board is holding its initial meeting to organize itself, including appointing a chair and co-chair, and to review Local Law 1-2021, which defines its responsibilities, complaint process, and reporting. The meeting is conducted via videoconference per Executive Order 202.1.

• Appointment of Chair and Co-Chair
• Review of Local Law 1-2021 (Police Review Board responsibilities)
• Discussion of complaint process and reporting
• Discussion of Open Meetings Law and executive sessions
• Discussion of other boards (Community Compact, Collective Group)

Planning Board

The City of Geneva Planning Board will meet via Zoom on June 21, 2021, to continue a site plan and architectural review for a proposed Dunkin Donuts at Exchange & North St., consider a subdivision on Jay St. presented by Hobart College, and hear a presentation from Lakefront Development Group for a PUD designation at 1115 Lochland Rd. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of minutes.

• Continued site plan & architectural review for proposed Dunkin Donuts at Exchange & North St.
• Subdivision of land on Jay St, Tax ID 119.07-01-35.1, presented by Hobart College
• Presentation by Lakefront Development Group, LLC for PUD designation at 1115 Lochland Rd, Tax ID 119.16-1-11

Human Rights Commission

The Geneva Human Rights Commission will discuss appointing a treasurer and secretary, review June social media posts, and plan July posts. They will also discuss tabling events at the Farmers Market and Library, and consider resuming in-person meetings in July.

• Discussion about appointment of treasurer and secretary
• Review of June social media posts, including Juneteenth and Pride
• Planning July social media posts, including July 4th and Eid-Ul-Adha
• Tabling event at Farmers Market
• Tabling event at Library

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency is meeting to receive updates on local projects and to discuss its mission, goals, and objectives. The board will also consider approving minutes and financial reports, and may enter a private session to discuss a potential real estate transaction.

• Discussion of mission, goals, and objectives
• Approval of May 7, 2021 minutes
• Approval of financial report
• Executive session on real property acquisition, sale, or lease

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The City of Geneva Local Development Corporation is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, receive an update on the Gateway project, and discuss next steps from small focus group sessions. The board will prioritize action items based on those sessions.

• Motion to approve May 5th 2021 minutes
• Motion to approve financial report
• Gateway project status update
• Small focus group session summaries and next steps

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals has no agenda available for this meeting. The agenda text indicates only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

Green Committee

The Geneva Green Committee held its first in-person meeting in over a year, hearing reports from local groups and discussing several initiatives. Key topics included the city council's delay in approving Community Choice Aggregation, a waste assessment contract with Impact Earth, and stalled planting at Lakefront Park due to water access issues.

• Community Choice Aggregation would guarantee 10% electricity discount and up to $100,000 in grants, but city council has postponed approval
• Native Plant Sale held May 22 with vendors Amanda's Garden, Butterfly Effect, and White Oak Nursery
• Waste assessment contract with Impact Earth executed; three businesses and an apartment building committed
• Mattress collection cannot proceed because city council has not approved Closed Loop's transfer station on Doran Avenue
• Lakefront Park planting stalled due to lack of water outlets; Weeding Wednesdays ongoing

Planning Board

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or has no substantive items to report.

• No agenda items listed

Human Rights Commission

The Geneva Human Rights Commission is meeting to vote on an updated mission statement, discuss resuming in-person meetings, and plan June social media posts. The agenda also includes reports, new member introductions, and identifying community partners.

• Vote on Mission Statement
• Discuss in-person meetings starting June-August
• Plan June social media content (Juneteenth, Pride, Flag Day, etc.)
• Report on Bid meeting and Fair Housing Presentation
• Identify key community partners

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency will hold a routine meeting covering administrative reports, financial approval, and updates from liaisons. The board will also discuss its mission, goals, and future meeting times and formats. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Motion to approve April 9th minutes
• Motion to approve financial report
• Discussion of mission, goals, and objectives
• Discussion of meeting time and remote/in-person format
• Status updates from Geneva City School District, GEDC, City Council, and Tech Farm/Food and Beverage Consortium

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation will approve the 2020 audit and receive a status update on the Gateway Project. Members will also develop questions for upcoming small-group sessions with community organizations and businesses, focusing on downtown, manufacturing, and not-for-profit institutions.

• Approval of the 2020 Audit
• Gateway Project status update
• Development of focus group questions for downtown, manufacturing, and not-for-profit sectors

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Geneva Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on April 27, 2021 has no agenda available. Residents are directed to review the minutes instead.

Planning Board

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public notice.

Human Rights Commission

The Geneva Human Rights Commission is holding a routine meeting with roll call, treasurer report, and updates on social media plans for April and May. The agenda also includes follow-up on a bid, a Cornell Agritech item, subcommittee reports, and open discussion. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Treasurer report
• April and May social media planning
• Bid follow-up
• Cornell Agritech update
• Subcommittee reports (front of house, back of house)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency will consider approving a resolution declaring the city a 'No Place for Hate' community, and will vote on selling several IDA Park parcels. The board will also discuss appointments, emergency funds, and receive updates from various committees and partners.

• Resolution 2021-5 'No Place For Hate'
• Resolution 2021-6 for sale of IDA park parcels 90.16-3-11.110; 91.13-1-3.111; 91.13-1-2.110; 91.13-1-5.100; 91.17-2-1.100
• Motion to allocate funds for GEDC emergency expense
• Recommendation for City Council approval of board member appointments
• Executive session for real property sale/lease and personnel matters

Green Committee

The Green Committee's Alternatives to Synthetics sub-committee is deciding whether to accept an intern from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, leaning toward declining this year. They are also planning native, drought-resistant plantings in the lakefront park, considering community adoption of garden beds, and preparing a list of questions for the Department of Public Works about water access, mulch, seaweed, and structural repairs.

• Declined HWS intern offer for this year; considering offering it to the city
• Consolidated plant list for lakefront park; goal is native, drought-resistant, low-maintenance species
• Identified garden beds for community adoption; discussing whether groups pay for plants
• Questioning if bench donors or the Ramada could fund plant replacements
• Priced water pump at $189; seeking DPW funding for it and hoses

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation (LDC) held a meeting to welcome new members and re-appoint the chair. Members discussed setting goals, objectives, and potential projects for 2021. The financial report was also presented and approved.

• Welcome of new members Doug Parkinson, Marc Rodriguez, Peter Gilotte, and re-appointment of Dave Linger as Chair
• Motion to approve February 25, 2021 minutes
• Motion to approve financial report
• Priority setting session for 2021 Goals, Objectives and Potential Projects

Police Reform & Reinvention Collective Group

The City of Geneva Police Reform and Reinvention Collective Group is meeting to discuss final recommendations on the Use of Force policy (G.O. 400) and to review the draft report before submission to City Council. The public and City Council had until March 8 to provide feedback on the draft.

• Discussion of Use of Force policy (G.O. 400) and addition to draft
• Final review of draft report before submission to City Council
• Deadline for public and City Council feedback was March 8

Police Reform & Reinvention Collective Group

The Geneva Police Reform and Reinvention Collective Group is meeting to review a rough draft plan of suggestions and edits. The draft will be made available for public review next week, with final submission to City Council to follow.

• Review of rough draft plan of suggestions and edits
• Rough draft to be made public for review and input next week
• Discussion of next steps: draft edits, comments, final draft before City Council submission

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee is meeting to plan how to present quotes with Lake Drum and the Historical Society, prepare a press release for public comment, and discuss next steps. They also submitted a $750 grant application for a downtown mural and will consider preliminary ideas for the Tunnel Project.

• Determine logistics for presenting quotes with Lake Drum and Historical Society
• Press release for public comment
• Submitted application for potential downtown mural, asking $750
• Discuss preliminary ideas for Tunnel Project
• Set next meeting dates and consider new members

Green Committee

The Geneva Green Committee and the Town of Geneva Sustainability Committee held their first joint meeting to discuss collaboration on waste assessment, storm-water abatement, and de-icing strategies. They agreed to pursue a joint waste assessment with consultant Impact Earth, compile a list of storm-water projects, and explore reducing salt use. The meeting was largely planning and discussion, with no formal decisions or votes.

• Joint waste assessment with Impact Earth, with quotes for comprehensive and limited assessments
• Planned used mattress pickup in May, coordinated with Hobart & William Smith
• Request to county for hazardous waste and electronics pickups in the city
• Storm-water abatement project list due by end of March, including Castle Creek and Jenkins Beach outlet
• De-icing consultant Phil Sexton's estimate of $5,000-$9,000 for assessment

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency (IDA) meeting on February 3, 2021, has no agenda available. Residents are directed to review the minutes instead.

Police Reform & Reinvention Collective Group

The City of Geneva Police Reform and Reinvention Collective Group is meeting to review edits to police policies and begin reviewing a rough draft of their reform plan. Members have a week to submit additional edits or feedback before the draft is made public. The final plan will be submitted to the City Council.

• Review of policy edits from recommendations submitted to Chief of Police
• Rough draft plan review and week-long window for member feedback
• Rough draft to be made available for public review at a later date
• Next steps toward final draft and submission to City Council

Green Committee

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public notice.

Green Committee

This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes are referenced. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no items to report.

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the minutes, which are not included here. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

• No agenda items listed

Police Reform & Reinvention Collective Group

The City of Geneva Police Reform and Reinvention Collective Group is meeting to gather community input on policing. The agenda includes a public comment session focused on community policing and a discussion of survey data, if time permits. The group is working on a draft reform plan and will discuss next steps.

• Public comment session on community policing
• Discussion of community survey data (if time permits)
• Review of community's relationship with Geneva Police Department
• Q&A on draft reform plan

Police Reform & Reinvention Collective Group

The City of Geneva Police Reform and Reinvention Collective Group is holding its 14th meeting and 8th work session to review and discuss edits to sections on equitable policing and crime prevention, specifically community policing. Subgroup leaders will report their assigned sections, followed by open discussion to reach consensus. The group will also plan for public comment scheduling and survey wrap-up, with a draft plan to be submitted for review.

• Work session on equitable policing and crime prevention, community policing
• Subgroup reports on assigned sections for edits and suggestions
• Public comment scheduling for 1.19.2021
• Survey wrap-up discussion
• Draft plan to be submitted to collective group for review

Human Rights Commission

The Geneva Human Rights Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting via Zoom. The agenda consists of routine administrative items including public comment, commissioner reports, a treasurer's report, and a compact update; no votes on policy or new business are listed.

• Public comment period open
• Treasurer report on financials
• Subcommittee status reports
• Compact update by Michele Barrett and Marc Lathy
• Quorum confirmation with 9 commissioners listed

Police Reform & Reinvention Collective Group

The City of Geneva Police Reform and Reinvention Collective Group is holding its 13th meeting and 7th work session to review and recommend edits to policies on crisis intervention and equitable policing. Subgroup leaders will report their assigned sections, followed by group discussion to reach consensus. The meeting is procedural, focused on policy review rather than final decisions.

• Work session on Crisis Intervention Team and Equitable Policing
• Subgroup reports on assigned policy sections
• Discussion to find consensus on policy edits
• Preview of policies for Session 8
• Scoring of policies against model policies and best practices

Green Committee

This meeting has no agenda available; the only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

• No agenda items listed