Geneva public meetings in 2022

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation's Governance Committee will meet on December 21, 2022, to review organizational and governance policies, including a new committee charter, bylaws, code of ethics, conflict of interest, and whistleblower updates. The committee will vote on motions to recommend ratification of these policies to the full board. This is a routine governance meeting focused on policy review and approval.

• Review of new Governance Committee Charter
• Review of Bylaws and Mission & Goals
• Review of Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest policy (with proposed update)
• Review of Whistleblower policy (with proposed updates)
• Review of Compensation, Defense & Indemnification, Extension of Credit, Public Meeting Videoconferencing, and Travel policies

Police Budget Advisory Board

The Police Budget Advisory Board is holding its monthly meeting to approve minutes, update reinstated members, and check progress on research topics including recruitment, mental health, and grants. They are also seeking volunteers for a new topic on efficiency in GPD service contracts and will discuss plans for the January meeting.

• Approve minutes from 11/17/22 meeting
• Research topic: recruitment & hiring (Michele & David)
• Research topic: mental health (Amara & Andrew)
• Research topic: efficiency in GPD service contracts (volunteers needed)
• Research topic: grants available to GPD (David)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency will meet to decide on amending a land sale contract, approve a $20,903.34 invoice from Plumley Engineering, and support a $60,000 beautification proposal. The board will also discuss updates from the Geneva City School District, GEDC, and City Council, and consider new policies for residential rental incentives.

• Motion to amend Nardozzi Land Sale purchase contract
• Motion to pay Plumley Engineering invoice ($20,903.34)
• Motion to support beautification proposal ($60,000)
• Motion to approve PARIS documents
• Motion to amend residential rental incentive policies

City Council

The Geneva City Council discussed and adopted the 2023 General Fund budget totaling $18,959,212 and a tax levy of $8,784,989, including $8,425,324 for general fund expenditures and $359,665 for workers’ compensation. Council debated tax rate adjustments, fund balance usage, and allocations for recreation, police staffing, and short-term rental regulations. A proposed amendment to reduce the tax rate by withdrawing $208,000 from the fund balance was defeated.

• Adopted 2023 General Fund budget of $18,959,212 with $17.25 tax rate per $1000 assessment
• Defeated motion to withdraw $208,000 from fund balance to lower tax rate to $16.83
• Discussed $25,000 farmer’s market study allocation (later clarified as $15,000 for contractors and $10,000 for study)
• Approved $17,000 grant to Boys and Girls Clubs for Community Basketball Program (motion withdrawn)
• Explored short-term rental tax and permitting fee options, referencing Ithaca’s model

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation will meet December 7 to discuss and vote on its 2021 revised audit, appointments to the Revolving Loan Fund committee, and a proposal to fund a downtown beautification project. The board will also receive updates on environmental services and staffing.

• Motion to approve 2021 revised Audit
• Motion to appoint Revolving Loan Fund members Jim King, Jim Vedora, Greg Woodworth, Jeffrey M. Kowalski, and Joshua R. Burden
• Motion to fund beautification proposal up to half of total cost with other partners

Planning Board

The Geneva Planning Board will meet to hear a public hearing for a minor subdivision application submitted by the Geneva Hispanic Church for 3 Virginia St. The board will also accept public comment and adjourn.

• Public hearing for Minor Subdivision Application at 3 Virginia St, Tax ID 90.84-1-33
• Subdivision Application by Geneva Hispanic Church

Police Budget Advisory Board

The Police Budget Advisory Board will review a completed administrative study from the state's Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and discuss its implications for research and 2023 budget recommendations. Members will also compile a list of topics to research over the winter, including recruitment, mental health support, and efficiency of police contracts, and assign responsibilities. The meeting includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and planning for the December agenda.

• Review of DCJS administrative study
• Discussion of research topics: recruitment & hiring, mental health support, GPD contract efficiency (e.g., body cameras)
• Assignment of winter research responsibilities
• Approval of minutes from 9/15/22 and 10/20/22 meetings
• Planning agenda for 12/15 meeting

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss boards and commissions and to vote on a resolution approving and endorsing the city's application to Empire State Development for Restore NY grant funding. The grant would support Pretzel Logic, LLC's purchase and renovation of the vacant building at 88 Middle Street for a manufacturing expansion, with an estimated project cost of $2,055,000 and a requested grant amount of $1,840,500.

• Resolution #59-2022 approving and endorsing Restore NY grant application
• Project: Pretzel Logic, LLC manufacturing expansion at 88 Middle Street
• Estimated project cost: $2,055,000; Restore NY request: $1,840,500
• Discussion on boards and commissions

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation board meets to approve the 2021 financial audit, appoint new and re-appoint existing members to the Revolving Loan Fund Committee, and discuss environmental and quality-of-life updates. The meeting is held at the Geneva BID conference room with remote Zoom access.

• Motion to approve 2021 Audit
• Motion to appoint and re-appoint Revolving Loan Fund Committee members (Jim King, Jeff Franklin, Jim Vedora, Greg Woodworth, Amie Hendrix, Stefanie Newcomb, Jeff Kowalski)
• Motion to approve October 2022 financial report ($21,060.18 expenses, $233,351.18 current assets)
• Environmental Services Update on DEC submission status
• Quality of Life Discussion on revised beautification proposal

City Council

The Geneva City Council will consider resolutions on the Brownfield Opportunity Area Open Space and Connectivity Strategy, a parking lot easement at 529 Exchange Street, a 2022 budget amendment for the 125th Anniversary Celebration, and declaring city equipment surplus. They will also discuss a concept design for 305 Main Street and make an IDA Board appointment. The meeting includes public comment periods and reports from the mayor, city manager, and councilors.

• Resolution #54-2022: Declare Brownfield Opportunity Area Open Space and Connectivity Strategy as Type I Action under SEQRA with no adverse environmental impact
• Resolution #55-2022: Adopt the Brownfield Opportunity Area Open Space and Connectivity Strategy dated August 2022
• Resolution #56-2022: Authorize 529 Exchange Street parking lot easement
• Resolution #57-2022: Amend 2022 General Fund budget for 125th Anniversary Celebration
• Discussion on 305 Main Street concept design

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation board will meet to approve the 2021 audit, appoint members to the Revolving Loan Fund Committee, and receive updates on environmental services and a beautification proposal. The board will also consider a revised beautification proposal and discuss the status of $35,000 in unpaid commitments to the city.

• Motion to approve 2021 audit
• Revolving Loan Fund Committee appointments: re-appointments of Jim King, Jeff Franklin, Jim Vedora, Greg Woodworth; new appointments of Amie Hendrix, Stefanie Newcomb, Jeff Kowalski
• Discussion of $35,000 payable for city rezoning and small business disaster fund
• Environmental Services Update
• Quality of Life Discussion Updates with motion on revised beautification proposal

Police Budget Advisory Board

The Police Budget Advisory Board discussed the 2023 city budget, which was passed by City Council with one no vote, including a 4% raise for the city clerk and funding for a new police officer for half the year. The board also addressed the upcoming retirement of the police chief in June, recruitment challenges, and plans for the 2024 budget. No votes were taken due to lack of quorum.

• 2023 budget passed by City Council with one no vote
• City clerk received 4% raise
• New police officer funded for half the year
• Vehicle purchase: $86,000 for patrol vehicle plus upfitting
• Police chief retiring in June; two other retirements pending

Shade Tree Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available action is to review the minutes from prior meetings, so no decisions or discussions are scheduled for public notice.

• No agenda items listed

Revolving Loan Fund Committee

The Geneva Revolving Loan Fund Committee will meet to discuss a potential loan write-off extension for Real Eats and review policies for the next meeting. The committee will also receive opening remarks from city staff.

• Loan write-off extension discussion for Real Eats
• Policies/procedures/terms review for next RLF meeting

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed 2023 budget, including the General Fund, tax levy, Workers' Compensation, Water, and Sewer funds. The General Fund budget totals $18,914,432, with a tax levy amount to be determined. The meeting includes resolutions to adopt each budget.

• Resolution #49-2022: Adopts 2023 General Fund budget of $18,914,432
• Resolution #50-2022: Adopts 2023 tax levy (amount TBD)
• Resolution #51-2022: Adopts 2023 Workers' Compensation Fund budget of $359,665
• Resolution #52-2022: Adopts 2023 Water Fund budget of $3,523,354
• Resolution #53-2022: Adopts 2023 Sewer Fund budget

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency (IDA) will meet to approve the minutes and financial report from September, receive updates on the school district, GEDC, and city council, and consider a motion to approve an updated application and fee schedule. The board will also hear reports on IDA projects and environmental services. The agenda is largely routine, with the main action item being the updated application and fees.

• Motion to approve updated application and fees for financial assistance
• Financial report for September 2022 shows net income of $195 for the month and $321,960.90 year-to-date
• Update on Pretzel Logic: received $6,310.41 payment, in discussions for lease extension
• Environmental Services update: no underground tanks found, new request to DEC to close spill report
• GEDC report: 45,348 sq ft of vacant space, asbestos in units A210, A211, A216

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency's GEDC Committee will meet to elect a chair, review the committee's purpose, and discuss existing conditions and scenarios for the GEDC area. The agenda includes a detailed property analysis of 122 N Genesee St and a comparison of current industrial zoning with a proposed Mixed Use-Industry zone. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion and planning next steps.

• Review of property at 122 N Genesee St, assessed at $2,141,011, with estimated annual taxes of $83,460.67
• Discussion of current Industrial (F) zoning versus proposed Mixed Use-Industry (MU-I) zoning
• Tenant rent roll for GEDC properties, including annual rents from $600 to $54,000
• Election of committee chair
• Review of committee purpose and existing conditions

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation board will meet to consider approving the 2023 operating budget, hear a report from the audit committee, and receive updates on environmental services and quality-of-life initiatives. The meeting is a regular monthly business session, with most items involving approvals or status reports.

• Motion to approve 2023 Budget (draft shows $30,000 in revenues and expenditures, with $29,800 draw on reserves)
• Report of the Audit Committee (status update by Robert Sollenne)
• Environmental Services Update (status of remediation plan for DEC)
• Quality of Life Discussion Updates (postponed to November)
• Approval of September 2022 minutes and financial report

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2023 budget. The agenda includes only this budget discussion, along with standard procedural items like call to order and roll call.

• 2023 budget discussion

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation's Audit & Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2023 operating budget and recommend ratification of several new policies, including charters for the Audit and Finance Committees, and policies on investment, procurement, and real property. The committee will vote on motions to recommend approval of the budget and policies to the full board.

• 2023 operating budget of $30,000, with $29,800 drawn from reserves
• New Audit Committee Charter and Finance Committee Charter
• Investment Policy, Procurement Policy, Real Property Disposition and Acquisition policies
• Audit expense increase from $1,025 (2022 budget) to $5,000 (2023 budget)
• New $10,000 Quality of Life/Beautification line item in 2023 budget

Police Budget Advisory Board

The Geneva Police Budget Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from its August 25 meeting, review its activities since July 2022, and discuss next steps. No substantive decisions are scheduled.

City Council

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session to discuss interviews for the District 1 Supervisor position. No other business is on the agenda, and no decisions are scheduled to be made publicly.

• Executive session to discuss District 1 Supervisor interviews

City Council

The Geneva City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a bond resolution to finance improvements to the Marsh Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, an intermunicipal agreement for the ADAT system expansion, and a second reading of a solid waste hauler licensing ordinance. They will also discuss winter parking and make board/commission appointments. The meeting includes updates on the DRI and Foundry projects.

• Bond resolution to finance Marsh Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements (Resolution #37-2022)
• Intermunicipal agreement with Waterloo and Geneva towns for ADAT system expansion at Marsh Creek (#36-2022)
• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 300 'Solid Waste' – hauler licensing (#4-2022)
• Resolution authorizing Castle Creek Stabilization Project (#38-2022)
• Resolution scheduling public hearing for CDBG grant application (#39-2022)

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation board will hold its monthly meeting to approve minutes and financial reports for July and August 2022, and receive updates on quality of life initiatives and environmental services. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Motion to approve minutes for July and August 2022
• Motion to approve financial report for July and August 2022
• Quality of Life Discussion Updates
• Environmental Services Update
• Executive session if needed

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Governance Committee of the Geneva Industrial Development Agency will meet to review organizational, governance, and project-related policies, and to vote on recommending their ratification to the full board. The agenda includes a new Governance Committee Charter, bylaws, and policies on ethics, conflicts of interest, and tax exemptions. This is a routine governance meeting with no specific projects or financial decisions on the agenda.

• Review of new Governance Committee Charter
• Review of Bylaws and Mission & Goals
• Review of Code of Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Whistleblower policies
• Review of Uniform Tax Exemption Policy (UTEP)
• Motions to recommend ratification of policies

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special retreat to discuss and set priorities for the 2022-2023 period. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion on priority setting, with no other business items listed.

• 2022-2023 priority setting presentation and discussion

Police Budget Advisory Board

The Police Budget Advisory Board reviewed police staffing, budget, and technology issues. Chief Passalacqua reported understaffing compared to 2014, a $25,000 vehicle maintenance budget that ran out early, and a planned new records system costing $12,000/year. The board discussed hiring challenges, training constraints, and mental health call responses.

• Vehicle maintenance budget: $25,000/year, ran out about a month ago; $5,000 transferred from uniform expenses
• New records management system: $12,000/year vs. $8,000/year, planned to go live January 1, 2023
• Staffing: 2014 vs. 2021 road patrol comparisons; 2 sergeant vacancies unfilled
• Hiring: 3 officers to attend February police academy; 2 officers in field training
• Mental health: iPads connect to Clifton Springs professionals; same person transported 3 times in one shift

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency will hold its monthly board meeting on August 5, 2022, at 8:30am in the 2nd floor conference room at City Hall, 47 Castle Street, Geneva, NY. The board will receive administrative reports, hear updates on IDA projects and the Geneva City School District, and discuss new business including the GEDC facility and quality of life assets and challenges. The meeting will be livestreamed on the IDA's YouTube Channel.

• Discussion about GEDC facility
• Discussion of quality of life assets/opportunities and challenges
• Environmental Services update on Gateway parcel
• Approval of July 2022 minutes and financial report
• Updates on IDA projects including American Tower and American Legion

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation board will meet to approve July minutes and financial reports, hear updates on marketing and environmental services, and discuss quality-of-life assets and challenges related to economic development. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Discussion of proposed zoning updates including mixed-use hospitality along lakefront and medium-density residential near Gates Ave and N Exchange St
• Update on environmental services: drilling and sampling complete at Gateway parcel, remediation plan to be submitted to DEC
• Financial report for July 2022 to be approved
• Marketing committee report on quality of life assets and challenges
• Executive session if needed

City Council

The Geneva City Council will meet to consider routine updates, corrections to past meeting minutes, and several resolutions including declaring surplus property and applying for state grants. The meeting includes public comment periods and reports from council members and the city manager.

• First reading of ordinance amending solid waste hauler licensing rules
• Resolution supporting Clean Water Grant application
• Declaration of surplus property for Police Department
• Intent to apply for 2022 Restore NY Communities Initiative
• Agreement with Hobart and William Smith Colleges for use of McDonough Park

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation and Industrial Development Agency will meet to discuss proposed zoning revisions aimed at future housing and commercial development. The joint committee will review a zoning revision statement and a business outreach plan, with no formal decisions scheduled. The agencies previously recommended creating medium-density residential areas, mixed-use hospitality zoning near the lakefront, and rezoning the former OEO site for commercial development.

• Proposed zoning revision for medium-density residential in northern industrial area
• Mixed-use hospitality zoning near lakefront with setbacks and greenspace
• Rezoning former OEO site and parking lot to Central Business – 5 Story
• Potential walkway connection between sixth ward and lakefront
• Opportunity for small business development along Exchange St. and Middle St.

Police Budget Advisory Board

The Police Budget Advisory Board, an advisory body to the Geneva City Council, held a meeting to onboard new members, elect officers, and adopt rules of order. The board discussed its role in reviewing the police budget, including identifying misclassified expenses and evaluating the cost-effectiveness of the Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA). They plan to prepare budget recommendations for the next fiscal year.

• Elected Andrew Spink as secretary by a 4-0 vote
• Adopted rules of order for meetings, including that the alternate member cannot vote
• Discussed misclassified budget line items, e.g., items incorrectly listed as 'office supplies'
• Reviewed CVSA usage: used only 5 times per year since 2016, with recertification costs every 2 years
• Board to submit budget recommendations to City Council by mid-September

Shade Tree Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note that no agenda is available, directing readers to review the minutes instead.

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting with a single discussion item: solid waste hauler licensing. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of solid waste hauler licensing

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency will hold its monthly board meeting on July 8, 2022, at 8:30 AM in City Hall, preceded by a public hearing on a videoconference policy. The board will consider approving the 2022-23 budget, discuss investments, and receive updates on projects including the Gateway parcel and GEDC. The agenda includes routine administrative items and reports from staff and committees.

• Motion to approve 2022-23 budget
• Discussion of investments, including CD maturity and cash management
• Public hearing and adoption of videoconference policy
• Update on Gateway parcel environmental remediation
• Status reports from Geneva City School District, GEDC, and City Council

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency (IDA) holds a public hearing to discuss and adopt a new Public Meeting Videoconferencing Policy. The policy outlines procedures for board members and the public to attend meetings remotely under extraordinary circumstances, including illness, disability, or travel conflicts.

• Adoption of Public Meeting Videoconferencing Policy under NY Open Meetings Law
• Remote participation allowed via Zoom or in-person at City Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room
• Policy defines 'extraordinary circumstances' for remote attendance (e.g., illness, disability, travel)
• Public notice and ADA accommodations required for all meetings
• Recorded meetings retained for 5 years

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a local law allowing video conferencing for public meetings, a $2.2 million bond for public improvements, and a resolution to create a policing committee. They will also discuss updates on the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), the former foundry site, and a property at 29 Linden Street. The meeting includes several other resolutions and appointments.

• Bond resolution for $2,200,000 to finance public improvements
• Local law authorizing video conferencing for public bodies
• Resolution creating a Committee on Policing
• Resolution supporting LGE grant for Ontario County electronic contract system
• Resolution to schedule public hearing on eliminating two at-large council seats

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation will hold its monthly board meeting on July 6, 2022, at 12pm following a public hearing. The board is expected to vote on a Public Meeting Videoconference Policy, and will receive updates on marketing, environmental services, and grant writing. The meeting is routine, with no major funding decisions on the agenda.

• Public hearing and vote on Public Meeting Videoconference Policy
• Report from Marketing Committee on Geneva Made implementation
• Environmental Services update on Gateway parcel contamination remediation
• Grant Writing Update on NYMS-TA proposal
• Approval of June 2022 minutes and financial report

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The City of Geneva Local Development Corporation is holding a public hearing to consider adopting a Public Meeting Videoconferencing Policy. The policy would allow board members and the public to attend meetings remotely under certain 'extraordinary circumstances,' while requiring a quorum to be present in person. The board will also hold its regular meeting immediately after the hearing.

• Public hearing on Public Meeting Videoconferencing Policy
• Policy defines 'extraordinary circumstances' for remote attendance (disability, illness, caregiving, work, travel, other)
• Remote participants cannot count toward quorum but may vote
• Meetings with videoconference participants must be recorded and saved for 5 years
• Next regular meeting to follow the hearing

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation (LDC) and Industrial Development Agency (IDA) meet to review updates on zoning revisions and a proposal for a 'Geneva Made' marketing initiative. The committee also discusses a business outreach plan and next steps for economic development.

• Zoning Code Update Draft review (link provided)
• Geneva Made Proposal discussion
• Business Outreach Plan discussion

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation are holding a joint marketing committee meeting. The committee will discuss a zoning code update draft, a Geneva Made proposal, and a business outreach plan. No final decisions are scheduled; the items are for committee discussion.

• Zoning Code Update Draft (link provided)
• Geneva Made Proposal
• Business Outreach Plan

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency’s Finance & Audit Committee will meet to recommend approval of the 2022-23 budget, review a certificate of deposit renewal, and ratify updated fiscal, investment, procurement, and property policies. The draft budget shows $380,902 in total income and $352,329 in expenses, leaving a net of $28,573.

• Motion to recommend approval of 2022-23 budget ($380,902 income, $352,329 expenses)
• Motion on CD renewal
• Motion to ratify updated fiscal management, investment, procurement, property disposition, real property acquisition, and committee charter policies

Planning Board

The Geneva Planning Board will meet to conduct an architectural review for converting a retail store into a restaurant with exterior changes at 50 Seneca St., and to discuss potential zoning modifications for fences. Public comment will be heard.

• Architectural review for Jim Cecere (tenant) to change retail store to restaurant at 50 Seneca St. (Super Casuals)
• Discussion on zoning modifications for fences

Shade Tree Committee

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

• No agenda items listed

Police Budget Advisory Board

The Police Budget Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss questions for the police chief, review responses from the chief and DCJS, consider adopting modified Robert's Rules, and assign next steps. The agenda is procedural and discussion-focused, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Approve minutes from April and May meetings
• Discuss questions to ask Chief at July meeting
• Review Chief and DCJS responses to previous questions
• Consider adopting modified Robert's Rules for PBAB
• Assign next steps and agenda items for July

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency will consider funding 20% of the Geneva Made implementation proposal, adopt additional policies, approve a professional services contract for environmental services, and discuss city wastewater infrastructure. The board will also review a draft policy on Open Meetings Law changes and set a public hearing. The agenda includes routine administrative items such as approving minutes and financial reports.

• Motion to fund 20% of Geneva Made implementation proposal
• Resolution to adopt additional policies
• Motion to approve professional services contract for environmental services
• Discussion on city wastewater infrastructure
• Review draft policy on Open Meetings Law change and set public hearing

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation will vote on funding 20% of the Geneva Made implementation, approve a professional services contract for environmental services, and approve a contract to write a NYMS Technical Assistance grant. The board will also review an Open Meetings Law change and adopt additional policies. The meeting includes standard approvals of minutes and financial reports.

• Motion to fund 20% of Geneva Made implementation
• Motion to approve professional services contract for environmental services
• Motion to approve contract to write NYMS TA grant
• Review draft policy on Open Meetings Law change and set public hearing
• Resolution to adopt additional policies

Shade Tree Committee

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

Police Budget Advisory Board

The Police Budget Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, discuss potential FOIL requests, and plan questions for the police chief. The board will also assign next steps for future meetings.

• Approve minutes from April meeting
• Public comment period
• Discuss possibility of FOIL requests
• Plan questions for the Chief
• Assign next steps for June meeting

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session focused on discussing applicants for the City Manager position. The public portion of the meeting will include standard procedural items such as roll call and a pledge of allegiance.

• Executive session to discuss City Manager applicants

City Council

The Geneva City Council will meet to consider a resolution creating a Police Accountability Committee and another ordinance requiring private landlord registration. The council will also review tax exemption extensions for Lyceum Housing II and III, and discuss Marsh Creek upgrades.

• Resolution Extending Tax Exemption Agreements for Lyceum Housing II and III
• Resolution Creating a Police Accountability Committee
• First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Private Landlord Registration
• Resolution Authorizing Agreement for Marsh Creek Upgrades

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Geneva City Council. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss applicants for the city manager position. No other business or decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss city manager applicants

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting on April 28, 2022, at the 41 Lakefront Hotel. The sole business scheduled after the call to order is an executive session to conduct interviews for the City Manager position.

• Executive session to conduct City Manager interviews

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding special meetings on April 25, 27, and 28, 2022, at the 41 Lakefront Hotel. The primary purpose is to conduct city manager interviews in executive session. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, pledge, roll call, executive session, and adjournment.

• Executive session to conduct city manager interviews
• Special meetings held April 25, 27, 28, 2022 at 41 Lakefront Hotel
• Meetings start at 4:00 PM

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting at the 41 Lakefront Hotel to conduct City Manager interviews in an executive session. No other legislative business or public votes are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to conduct City Manager interviews

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting to vote on a resolution authorizing an appeal of an April 11, 2022 court decision that invalidated Local Law 1-2021, which created the city's Police Review Board. The appeal would go to the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Department, and would also seek a stay of the lower court's decision. The meeting includes an executive session on litigation before the public vote.

• Resolution #16-2022 authorizing appeal of April 11, 2022 decision invalidating Local Law 1-2021 (Police Review Board)
• Appeal to be filed by special counsel Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
• Request for stay of the April 11, 2022 decision pending appeal
• Executive session to discuss proposed, pending, or current litigation

Planning Board

The Geneva Planning Board will meet to hear public comment and hold a public hearing on three subdivision applications: 165 White Springs Rd, 32 & 34 Cortland St, and Lake Tunnel Solar Village. The board will also take questions and comments before adjourning.

• Public hearing on subdivision application at 165 White Springs Rd by owner Roy Garfinkel
• Subdivision application for 32 & 34 Cortland St by owners John & Noreen Vonbergen
• Subdivision application for Lake Tunnel Solar Village
• Public comment period at start of meeting

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to enter executive session to discuss applicants for the city manager position. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss city manager applicants

Police Review Board

The Geneva Police Review Board is holding its monthly meeting to review previous minutes, receive a monthly data report, and hear committee reports on the complaint process, review process, and external communications. The board will also plan upcoming meetings and trainings, and enter executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Monthly data report
• Complaint Process Committee report
• Review Process Committee report
• External Communications Committee report
• Executive session on personnel matters

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation will vote on funding for a communications project proposed by the Geneva BID, and will consider nominating Craig Talmage to the board. The board will also review minutes, financial reports, and discuss future activities. The agenda includes routine administrative items and a discussion of possible next projects.

• Communications Project Funding proposal from Geneva BID
• Nomination of Craig Talmage to the board
• Approval of January and March 2022 minutes
• Approval of financial report for January-March 2022
• Discussion of possible next activities

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a public hearing and considering a local law to create staggered terms for council members, along with first readings of ordinances for a private landlord registry and solid waste amendments. They will also vote on resolutions for a Parrott Hall grant agreement, a lakefront services lease, and a data breach policy. The agenda includes updates on the foundry remediation and Downtown Revitalization Initiative, plus approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and local law #3-2022 for staggered council terms
• First reading of ordinance adding Chapter 111-A: Private Landlord Registration
• Resolution #11-2022 authorizing grant agreement for Parrott Hall stabilization
• Resolution #14-2022 authorizing lease for lakefront services
• Resolution #13-2022 calling for increased AIM funding

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct private interviews for the City Manager position. No public votes or decisions are scheduled for this session.

• Executive session for City Manager interviews

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The City of Geneva Industrial Development Agency's audit committee is meeting to review the draft 2020-21 audit and may vote to recommend its approval. The meeting is being held via Zoom due to the pandemic and is open to the public.

• Review of draft 2020-21 audit
• Potential motion to recommend approval of the audit
• Meeting held via videoconference per Executive Order 202.1

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency is holding a public hearing on the Trinity Church Inn, LLC project, as required under Article 18-A of New York General Municipal Law. The meeting is otherwise limited to procedural items: call to order and adjournment.

• Public hearing on Trinity Church Inn, LLC project
• Meeting held at 47 Castle Street, Geneva, NY and via Zoom
• Adjournment motion

City Council

The Geneva City Council held a work session to discuss revisions to the solid waste ordinance, focusing on hauler licensing, insurance requirements, and fees. They agreed on several changes to send to legal, including a $250 fee for construction debris collection by unlicensed haulers and a $1,000,000 insurance requirement. No final votes were taken; the items will be finalized in the ordinance.

• Discussion of separate licenses for roll-off and construction debris haulers
• Proposed limit of 4 residential and 4 commercial hauler licenses
• New fee of $250 per permit for construction/demolition debris collection by unlicensed haulers
• Insurance requirement of $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage
• Removal of section 300-9 F regarding changes in ownership

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting with the primary purpose of entering executive session to discuss the city manager search. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss city manager search

Shade Tree Committee

The Geneva Shade Tree Committee meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda items listed

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency (IDA) will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily reviewing administrative reports and updates. The main substantive item is the initial application review for the Trinity Church project, which proposes converting the historic church into an inn and event center, and setting a public hearing. The board will also consider banking updates and re-establishing a marketing committee.

• Trinity Church Project: initial application review and set public hearing for adaptive reuse as inn and event center
• Banking updates: motion to update bank account signers
• Communications Collaboration: re-establish Marketing Committee
• Executive session on proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property
• Nominating Committee status update

Police Review Board

The Geneva Police Review Board is holding its monthly meeting, primarily to receive reports from its committees on complaint processing, review procedures, and external communications. The board will also discuss developing advice for the City Council regarding PRB alternates and plan upcoming meetings and trainings. No final decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Complaint Process Committee report and discussion
• Review Process Committee report and discussion
• External Communications Committee report
• Discussion of advice for City Council on PRB alternates

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation (LDC) board will meet to approve February minutes, receive a financial update, and discuss funding for a BID communications project. They will also consider nominations for an open board seat and possible future activities, including a grant program and marketing efforts. The meeting is a regular business session with no final votes expected on major items.

• Discussion of providing funding for BID communications project after a marketing plan is reviewed
• Nominating committee to fill open board seat for private sector employer with over 100 employees
• Possible activities include OEO site development, grant application, and promotional work
• Financial report update; full report to be available next month

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding its regular meeting on March 2, 2022, with several items for discussion and action. Key items include a second reading of an ordinance amending the Vehicles and Traffic chapter, a first reading of a new Private Landlord Registration ordinance, and discussions on solid waste and Linden Street. The council will also consider a resolution to schedule a public hearing on staggered terms for council members and make appointments.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 335 'Vehicles and Traffic' (#3-2022)
• First reading of ordinance adding Chapter 111-A 'Private Landlord Registration' (#4-2022)
• Resolution scheduling public hearing on Local Law 3-2022 for staggered council terms (#10-2022)
• Discussion on solid waste and Linden Street
• Appointments to be made

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Geneva City Council. The only substantive item is an executive session to conduct interviews for the District 3 Ontario County Supervisor position. No other business is scheduled, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the session.

• Executive session for District 3 Ontario County Supervisor interviews

Police Budget Advisory Board

The Geneva Police Budget Advisory Board will review 2021 expenditures, discuss budget clarity, and consider a new contract with the Geneva Police Department officers union. The meeting will also include a presentation on budget academy materials and approve minutes from the January meeting.

• Review 2021 expenditures report
• Discuss potential new or renamed budget line items for clarity
• Consider new contract with Geneva Police Department officers union

Shade Tree Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or routine with no substantive decisions or discussions documented.

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency (IDA) met to approve minutes, financial reports, and updates from local partners. The board also voted unanimously to authorize financial assistance for the Lake’s Edge Inn & Suites, LLC project at 1115 Lochland Road, including sales tax exemptions, mortgage recording tax exemptions, and a real property tax abatement via a PILOT agreement.

• Lake’s Edge Inn & Suites, LLC project at 1115 Lochland Rd approved for $1.5M in sales tax exemptions
• Mortgage recording tax exemption authorized for the project
• Real property tax abatement structured through a PILOT agreement
• Nardozzi Lease Extension motion to approve
• Trinity Church Project introduced for informational purposes only

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding public hearings and considering resolutions on water penalty changes, CDBG grant applications for two companies, a police union contract, and other items. The agenda also includes updates on the foundry remediation and city manager search.

• Public hearing and local law amending penalties for late water payments
• CDBG grant applications for Assured Edge Solutions and Solar Home Factory
• Resolution authorizing police union contract for 2021-2023
• First reading of ordinance amending Vehicles and Traffic chapter
• Resolution extending senior/disabled/limited income exemption opt-in

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, hear updates on communications project funding, discuss nominating committee next steps, and plan future activities. The board will also enter executive session to discuss the proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property or securities, where public discussion could affect value. The agenda includes routine administrative items and a financial report showing total assets of $252,908.79 as of January 31, 2022.

• Executive session on proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property or securities
• Financial report: total assets $252,908.79 (CD $80,000, checking $172,908.79)
• Communications Project Funding progress update
• Nominating Committee discussion
• Approval of January 2022 minutes

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold a special meeting with a closed executive session to discuss personnel issues. No public decisions or votes are scheduled for this procedural session.

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to conduct interviews for the vacant Sixth Ward councilor position. The interviews will take place in executive session, meaning the public portion of the meeting will be limited to procedural items. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to conduct Sixth Ward councilor interviews

Police Budget Advisory Board

The Geneva Police Budget Advisory Board approved minutes, made appointments for 2022-23, and elected a new chair. The board discussed future meeting topics, including a cancelled budget academy, and considered recommending an accounting change for expense categorization. They also discussed the DCJS study and upcoming police union contract vote.

• Amara Dunn reappointed to two-year term and elected chair
• Andrew Spink appointed to two-year term
• Budget academy cancelled
• Discussion of recommending accounting change for expense categorization
• Tentative police union agreement to be voted on at February City Council meeting

Shade Tree Committee

The Geneva, NY Shade Tree Committee meeting on 2022-01-20 has no agenda available. Residents are directed to review the minutes instead.

Revolving Loan Fund Committee

The Revolving Loan Fund Committee is meeting to handle administrative business, including approving meeting minutes from December 2020, October 2020, and September 2021. They will also discuss current loan administrative approvals and receive an update on Geneva Made. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new major decisions listed.

• Motion to approve meeting minutes from December 2020, October 2020, and September 2021
• Discussion of current loan administrative approvals
• Geneva Made update

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting via videoconference. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss collective negotiations under Article 14 of the Civil Service Law. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session on collective negotiations
• Meeting held via videoconference
• No public hearings or votes scheduled

Human Rights Commission

The Geneva Human Rights Commission is meeting to handle routine administration, including approving minutes and receiving reports from the city liaison and treasurer. The main discussion items are planning the 2022 calendar and quarterly events under the 'Know your resources' initiative. Public comment is open, and the meeting is held via Zoom.

• Motion to approve minutes
• 2022 Calendar Planning discussion
• Discussion on quarterly events for 'Know your resources'
• Treasurer report on financials
• Public comment period

Police Review Board

The Geneva Police Review Board is meeting to select a chairperson and vice-chairperson for the year, review previous meeting minutes, and receive reports from its complaint, review, and external communications committees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Selection of chairperson and vice-chairperson
• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Complaint Process Committee report
• Review Process Committee report
• External Communications Committee report

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation is meeting to approve minutes from November 2021, discuss future funding for a communications project, and potentially enter an executive session regarding the sale or exchange of securities. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being the communications project funding discussion.

• Discussion on Communications Project Funding
• Motion to approve November 2021 minutes
• Possible executive session on sale or exchange of securities
• Next meeting scheduled for February 2, 2022

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a regular meeting with an executive session on collective negotiations. The agenda includes a description of the city manager search process, an update on the Foundry remediation, and consideration of ordinances on water/sewers and solid waste. Council will also discuss the sale of Conover Street property and parking changes on Washington Street, and consider resolutions on a local health officer appointment and CDBG funding for local businesses.

• Second reading of ordinance amending water and sewers code (Section 341)
• First reading of ordinance amending solid waste chapter (Chapter 300)
• Resolution to set public hearing on water late payment penalties
• Discussion on Conover Street property sale
• Resolution to set public hearing for CDBG-Economic Development grants for Assured Edge Solutions and Solar Home Factory

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The City of Geneva Local Development Corporation is holding its annual meeting to approve the annual financial report, 2021-2022 policy updates, and draft officer and committee assignments. Board members will also complete self-evaluations and sign updated fiduciary duty sheets. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major projects or contracts on the agenda.

• Motion to approve annual financial report
• Motion to approve 2021-2022 draft proposal assignments and officers
• Motion to approve nominating committee to begin interviews for vacant seat
• Motion to approve LDC policies for 2021-2022
• Board self-evaluations and fiduciary duty sign-off

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a regular work session. The main agenda item is a discussion of the city manager search process, followed by an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of city manager search process
• Executive session on personnel matters