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

The Governance Committee recommended adoption of organizational documents with amendments, including adding oversight of the Revolving Loan Fund to the Charter and updating Conflict of Interest and Whistleblower policies. The committee also agreed to draft an MOU between the LDC and RLF. All motions passed unanimously.

• Recommended adoption of Organizational Policies/Documents with Charter amendment adding RLF oversight (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Governance Policies with updates to Conflict of Interest and Whistleblower policies (unanimous)
• Agreed to draft an MOU between LDC and RLF outlining relationship and responsibilities

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

The Geneva IDA approved up to $30,935 for the BID Beautification proposal with quarterly reporting and specific disbursement rules. A motion to extend the Nardozzi land purchase contract for three months was defeated, meaning the contract may expire. The board also approved a $12,000 payment to MRB Group for 2022 services and paid a Plumley invoice that exceeded budget.

• Approved $30,935 for BID Beautification proposal (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to extend Nardozzi land purchase contract for 3 months
• Approved $12,000 compensation to MRB Group for 2022 services (5-1)
• Approved Plumley invoice exceeding budget by ~$10,000 (5-1)
• Approved PARIS documents (unanimous)
• Approved October and November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November financial report (unanimous)

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

The City Council approved a settlement to reinstate James McCorkle and Robert Maclean to the Police Budget Advisory Board through 2023. The council also approved a public hearing for Restore NY funding and updated winter parking regulations.

• Reinstated James McCorkle and Robert Maclean to Police Budget Advisory Board (6-2)
• Approved public hearing for Restore NY Round 7 funding on Jan 4, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Extended City Manager Amie Hendrix's residency deadline to March 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Granted Blueprint Geneva and 'Friends of the Greenway' access to city property for trail clearing (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance updating winter parking and 'Weather Event' rules (Unanimous)
• Authorized Comptroller to collect $340,642.63 in tax liens (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Dana Hollenbeck to Board of Assessment Review (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Charles King to Planning Board (Unanimous)

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

The Geneva Local Development Corporation approved funding up to $30,000 for a beautification proposal, contingent on the Industrial Development Agency's participation. The board also reappointed three members to the Revolving Loan Fund committee and appointed two new members for upcoming terms. Additionally, the board voted to roll over a maturing certificate of deposit into a new 11-month term at Bank of the Finger Lakes.

• Approved funding up to $30,000 for beautification proposal (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jim King, Jim Vedora, and Greg Woodworth to RLF committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeffrey M. Kowalski and Joshua R. Burden to RLF committee (unanimous)
• Approved rolling over CD to 11-month, 3% term at Bank of the Finger Lakes (passed)
• Approved 2021 Revised Audit (unanimous)
• Approved November meeting minutes (passed with 2 abstentions)

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

The Planning Board approved a minor subdivision application for the Geneva Hispanic Church at 3 Virginia St. to reconfigure two existing parcels. The board also completed the required SEQR environmental review process for the project.

• Approved minor subdivision of 3 Virginia St. (5-0, 3 excused)
• Declared Planning Board as lead agency for SEQR review (5-0, 3 excused)
• Classified subdivision as an unlisted action under NY Code Rules & Regulations Part 617 (5-0, 3 excused)
• Declared a negative determination of significance regarding environmental impacts (5-0, 3 excused)

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.

The committee approved the October minutes without changes and agreed to cancel the December 2022 meeting. They discussed tree planting updates, database logging, and plans for Arbor Day 2023, but no formal votes were taken on substantive policy.

• Approved October 20, 2022 minutes without modification
• Agreed to cancel December 2022 meeting

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

The Police Budget Advisory Board reviewed the DCJS staffing study, discussed police vacancies, recruitment, and overtime, and assigned research tasks on recruitment, mental health, contracts, and grants. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the September and October minutes.

• Approved amended minutes from September and October 2022 (3-0)
• Assigned research tasks: recruitment (Strickland, Neary), mental health (Dunn, Spink), contracts (Newcomb), grants (board)

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

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution to apply for Empire State Development Restore NY funding. The grant would support the rehabilitation and expansion of a vacant building at 88 Middle Street for use by Pretzel Logic.

• Approved application for Empire State Development Restore NY funding (Unanimous)

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

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency met on November 4, 2022, but lacked a quorum of members present in person, so the meeting was not formally called to order and no administrative reports or formal decisions were addressed. Updates were provided on school district projects, GEDC activities, and potential IDA incentives for residential rental development, but all agenda items requiring a quorum were deferred. The meeting adjourned at 9:07am.

• No formal decisions made due to lack of quorum
• Trinity closing deferred to early 2023; work to be rebid
• Board requested Mark present project update at future meeting
• Tracy to work with Emma on draft policies for residential rental incentives
• Discussed potential IDA funding for BID maintenance proposal (~$60,000)

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

The City Council unanimously adopted the Brownfield Opportunity Area Open Space and Connectivity Strategy (August 2022) and declared it a Type I action under SEQRA with no adverse environmental impact. The council also approved a parking lot easement for Seneca Apartments, amended the 2022 budget for the 125th anniversary celebration, and declared a surplus police vehicle. Discussions on the 305 Main Street property concept design were held without a decision.

• Adopted Brownfield Opportunity Area Open Space and Connectivity Strategy (unanimous)
• Declared BOA strategy a Type I SEQRA action with no adverse impact (unanimous)
• Approved parking lot easement for 529 Exchange Street (unanimous)
• Amended 2022 General Fund budget with $7,000 for 125th anniversary celebration (unanimous)
• Declared 2014 Chevy Caprice as surplus property (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ben Vasquez and RJ Passalacqua to IDA (8-1, Salamendra nay)

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

The Geneva Local Development Corporation approved its October minutes, financial report, and 2021 audit unanimously. The board tabled Revolving Loan Fund committee appointments to December and deferred a vote on the Beautification proposal, agreeing to fund up to half if other partners contribute.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report with no activity (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 audit (unanimous)
• Tabled RLF committee appointments to December
• Deferred Beautification proposal vote pending partner outreach

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

The board did not take any official actions or votes due to a lack of quorum. Members discussed the 2023 budget passed by City Council, upcoming police leadership retirements, and recruitment challenges.

• No substantive decisions made due to lack of quorum

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

The committee approved the July 21st meeting minutes and reviewed the layout of new trees for Genesee Park. Members discussed database updates for tree removals and the status of the Lafayette tree planting project.

• Approved July 21st meeting minutes
• Reviewed layout of new trees for Genesee Park

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

The council adopted the 2023 General Fund budget of $18,959,212, the tax levy of $8,784,989, and the workers' compensation, water, and sewer fund budgets. An amendment to use an additional $208,000 from fund balance to lower the tax rate to $16.83 was defeated. The council also discussed but did not vote on funding for a community basketball program and a farmer's market study.

• Adopted 2023 General Fund budget of $18,959,212 (7-1)
• Adopted 2023 tax levy of $8,784,989 (7-1)
• Adopted 2023 Workers' Compensation budget of $359,665 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Water Fund budget of $3,523,354 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Sewer Fund budget of $4,931,376 (unanimous)
• Defeated amendment to move $208,000 from fund balance to lower tax rate to $16.83 (2-6)

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

The Board approved a revised application and fee structure designed to allow the agency to consider smaller projects that do not require a PILOT. The board also approved the September financial report and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved updated application and fee structure (unanimous)
• Approved September 2022 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September financial report (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency held its annual meeting to approve board nominations, officer assignments, and committee appointments. The board also ratified agency policies and appointed Tracy Verrier as the Agency Contracting Officer. Financial reports for the period of October 2021 through September 2022 were presented.

• Appointment of Benjamin Vasquez and RJ Passalacqua to the IDA board
• Appointment of Anne Nenneau (Chair), Rick Bley (Co-Chair), and Irene Rodriguez (Secretary/Treasurer)
• Ratification of 2022-2023 IDA policies and committee charters
• Report of $439,224.86 in total income for Oct '21 - Sep '22
• Report of $321,963.98 in net income for Oct '21 - Sep '22

The board approved its annual financial report and appointed Benjamin Vasquez and RJ Passalacqua to new terms. The agency also ratified its operational policies and established a new Finance Committee.

• Approved annual financial report (unanimous)
• Appointed Benjamin Vasquez and RJ Passalacqua to the board for terms ending 9/30/2027 (unanimous)
• Appointed Anne Nenneau (Chair), Rick Bley (Co-Chair), and Irene Rodriguez (Secretary/Treasurer) as 2022-2023 officers (unanimous)
• Approved resolution ratifying agency policies, standards, and procedures (unanimous)
• Appointed Tracy Verrier as Agency Contracting Officer for FY 2022-23 (unanimous)
• Appointed board committees, including a new Finance Committee chaired by Jason Fulton (unanimous)

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Audit & Finance Committee will meet to review the 2021 audit and the proposed 2023 operating budget. The committee will also discuss new charters for the audit and finance committees and updated investment and procurement policies.

• Review of 2021 Audit
• Review of 2023 Operating Budget ($30,000 total expenditures)
• Ratification of new Audit Committee Charter
• Ratification of new Finance Committee Charter
• Review of updated Investment and Procurement policies

The Audit Committee recommended approval of the 2023 budget and the ratification of updated policies. The 2021 audit was recommended for approval pending verification of land values.

• Recommended approval of 2023 budget (unanimous)
• Recommended ratification of policies as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2021 audit pending verification of land value

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the municipal budget, local laws regarding the tax cap, and grant funding. The agenda also includes updates on the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and the Foundry remedial construction.

• Public hearing for NYS Office of Community Renewal CDBG Grant Funding
• Public hearing for Restore NY Funding
• Discussion of Local Law Overriding the Tax Cap
• Resolution for Middle Street Apartments RESTORE 6 Funding
• DRI project update noting $6.35M paid of $10.1M contract

The Geneva City Council voted to approve a local law allowing the city's 2023 budget to exceed the statutory property tax levy cap. Council members also approved a resolution supporting a Restore NY grant application for the Middle Street Apartments project, classified the Brownfield Opportunity Area strategy as a Type 1 action under SEQRA, declared specific city equipment as surplus, and defeated a resolution requesting a county-wide plastic straw control law.

• Approved minutes from City Council meetings on September 1, 6, 7, 13, 21, and 26, 2022
• Approved resolution supporting an Empire State Development Restore 6 funding application of approximately $960,000 for the Middle Street Apartments project at 36 Middle Street (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved resolution classifying the Brownfield Opportunity Area Open Space and Connectivity Strategy as a Type 1 Action under SEQRA and authorizing City Council as lead agency (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved local law overriding the property tax levy limit for the 2023 fiscal year (6-2, 1 absent)
• Approved resolution declaring four vehicles (2011 Chevrolet Caprice, 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 2013 Ford Explorer, and 2014 Ford Explorer) as surplus property (8-0, 1 absent)
• Defeated resolution requesting support for a county-wide plastic straw control law (3-5, 1 absent)

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

The Board of Directors approved the 2023 budget as presented. The board also approved the September financial report and the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September financial report including $950 expense to BID (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 budget as presented (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Geneva Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider a use variance request from 36 Middle St LLC to allow apartments on the first floor of a building in the F (Industrial) District, where such use is otherwise prohibited. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and adjourn.

• Use variance for 36 Middle St LLC to allow first-floor apartments in F (Industrial) District
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a use variance for 36 Middle St LLC to allow apartments on the first floor of a former granary building in an industrial district. The project includes nine total apartments, four of which are designated as affordable housing. Approval is contingent on the applicant being awarded the Restore 6 NY grant.

• Approved use variance for apartments at 36 Middle St in Industrial District (4-0)
• Accepted Planning Board findings as lead agency (4-0)
• Declared a negative determination of significance regarding environmental impacts (4-0)

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

During a budget work session, the City Council approved adding one unfunded police officer position and a 2% salary increase for the City Clerk to the 2023 budget. The council also discussed police staffing shortages, fire department equipment needs, and recruitment challenges.

• Approved adding one unfunded police officer position to the 2023 budget (5-3)
• Approved an additional 2% salary increase for the City Clerk in the 2023 budget (7-0)
• Denied motion to table the police officer position vote (4-5)

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

City Council

The City Council will review the 2023 budget proposal and discuss a local law to override the state property tax cap. The meeting also includes a resolution to schedule a public hearing for a Restore NY grant application regarding 36 Middle Street.

• Public hearing for 2023 budget proposal scheduled for October 5, 2022
• Public hearing for local law overriding the property tax cap scheduled for October 5, 2022
• Grant application for Restore NY Communities Initiative funding for 36 Middle Street
• Presentation of the 2023 budget proposal

The City Council scheduled three public hearings for October 5, 2022, regarding the 2023 budget, a property tax cap override, and Restore NY funding. City Manager Hendrix presented a proposed 2023 budget of $18,819,432.

• Scheduled public hearing for Restore NY Communities Initiative funding for Oct 5 (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 2023 budget for Oct 5 (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for local law to override property tax cap for Oct 5 (8-0)

Planning Board

The Geneva Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review a site plan and minor subdivision for converting a vacant commercial building at 36 Middle St. into 9 apartments with associated parking. The board will also continue discussions on fence regulations and hear public comment.

• Site plan and architectural review for 9 apartments at 36 Middle St. (Tax ID 104.8-3-8.100)
• Minor subdivision of 36 Middle St. and 107 Wadsworth St. to create one lot for the apartment development
• Public hearing on the minor subdivision
• Continued discussion on fences

The Planning Board approved a site plan and architectural review to convert a vacant commercial building at 36 Middle St. into nine apartments. The board also approved a minor subdivision of 36 Middle St. and 107 Wadsworth St. to create one lot for the development.

• Approved Site Plan & Architectural Review for 9 apartments at 36 Middle St. (6-0, 3 excused)
• Approved minor subdivision of 36 Middle St. & 107 Wadsworth St. (6-0, 3 excused)
• Declared Planning Board as lead agency for SEQR review for 36 Middle St. project (6-0, 3 excused)
• Classified 36 Middle St. project as an unlisted action under NY Code Rules & Regulations Part 617 (6-0, 3 excused)
• Declared negative determination of significance for 36 Middle St. project (6-0, 3 excused)
• Declared Planning Board as lead agency for SEQR review for subdivision application (6-0, 3 excused)
• Classified subdivision application as an unlisted action (6-0, 3 excused)
• Declared negative determination of significance for subdivision application (6-0, 3 excused)

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.

The board approved the minutes from August 25, 2022. Members discussed the budget preparation process with the City Comptroller and the status of a pending DCJS study. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved August 25, 2022 minutes (3-0, one abstention)

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

The City Council held a special meeting to fill a vacancy in the supervisor's office. Following an executive session for interviews, the council voted to appoint James Kennedy to the District 1 Supervisor position.

• Appointed James Kennedy to vacant District 1 Supervisor position (6-3)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Board is discussing the establishment of an ad hoc committee to evaluate whether to retain or sell the Geneva Enterprise Development Center (GEDC) building. The committee will investigate options including maintaining the site as a business incubator or returning the property to the tax rolls. A proposal for administrative support from MRB Group is also under consideration.

• Establishment of GEDC ad hoc committee to recommend facility use by January 2023
• MRB Group proposal for committee administration at hourly rates of $130 to $210
• Discussion of funding a temporary position for city beautification and weeding
• Update on Trinity project fall closing and Nardozzi project progress
• Draft remediation plan for environmental services submitted for review

The board approved a time and expense contract with MRB Group for administrative services to the GEDC ad hoc committee. Members also approved the August financial report and meeting minutes. The board discussed potential policy changes for small projects and updates on site contamination investigations.

• Approved August 2022 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 2022 Governance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August financial report (unanimous)
• Approved administrative services contract with MRB Group for GEDC ad hoc committee

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)

The City Council approved a bond resolution to finance upgrades to the Marsh Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and entered an intermunicipal agreement with the Towns of Geneva and Waterloo for system expansion. Council also approved amendments to the solid waste ordinance and appointed a new Sixth Ward Councilor.

• Authorized $9,236,950 in bonds for Marsh Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved intermunicipal agreement with Towns of Waterloo and Geneva for ATAD system expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 300 'Solid Waste' (6-2)
• Appointed Kyle Brimm as Sixth Ward Councilor (5-3)
• Approved resolution for Castle Creek Stabilization project and $3,000 in-kind services (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Oct 5 regarding $180,000 CDBG grant application (Unanimous)
• Approved clean energy program partnership with HeatSmart Monroe-FLX (Unanimous)
• Approved settlement of claim for Todd and Lindsay Powers v. City of Geneva (Unanimous)

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

The board approved a $950 allocation to the Geneva BID for additional maintenance staff hours in 2022. Members discussed a larger beautification and volunteer proposal but deferred further decisions to allow for revisions. The board also expressed interest in establishing a liaison with the Geneva School District.

• Approved July and August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report for July and August 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $950 allocation to Geneva BID for 5 hours per week of additional maintenance staff time in 2022 (unanimous)

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 1 Supervisor position. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or discussions on the agenda.

• Executive session to conduct District 1 Supervisor interviews

The City Council met for a special meeting to conduct interviews for a District 1 Supervisor and a Ward Six Councilor. These interviews took place during an executive session.

• Entered executive session for District 1 Supervisor and Ward Six Councilor interviews (Unanimous)
• Exited executive session (Unanimous)

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold a special meeting on September 1, 2022. The primary purpose of this meeting is to conduct interviews for the District 1 Supervisor position during an executive session.

• Executive session for District 1 Supervisor interviews

The City Council held a special meeting consisting entirely of an executive session. The session was used to conduct interviews for the District 1 Supervisor position.

• Entered executive session for District 1 Supervisor interviews (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)

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

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency Governance Committee held its annual policy review meeting. The committee unanimously approved a motion to amend the Whistleblower policy to include a state reporting hotline and to adopt the remaining policies, including a newly drafted Governance Committee Charter. No other changes were made to the existing policies.

• Amended Whistleblower policy to include state reporting hotline (unanimous)
• Adopted Governance Committee Charter and remaining policies as presented (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned by acclamation

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

The board approved the July meeting minutes. Chief Passalacqua provided detailed responses regarding police staffing shortages, vehicle maintenance costs, and the implementation of a new records management system. City Manager Amie Hendrix outlined the upcoming budget timeline, with recommendations due by September 5.

• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct an informal review of a site plan for Nardozzi Construction at the Industrial Park on Forge Ave. The board will also continue discussions regarding fence regulations in the Zoning Code.

• Informal site plan review for Nardozzi Construction at the Industrial Park on Forge Ave.
• Discussion of fence regulations in the Zoning Code

The board held an informal review of a site plan for Nardozzi Construction and discussed draft language for zoning modifications regarding fences. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Informal review of Nardozzi Construction site plan on Forge Ave (no action taken)
• Discussed draft language for fence zoning modifications (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44PM (6-0)

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

The board approved the July financial statements and meeting minutes. Members discussed quality-of-life initiatives and proposed forming a temporary committee in September to determine if the GEDC building should remain an incubator or be sold.

• Approved July 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July financial report (unanimous)

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

The board did not have a quorum present, so minutes and financial reports were not approved. Members discussed quality-of-life maintenance and the potential acquisition of 29 Linden Street for redevelopment.

• Minutes approval: Not approved due to lack of quorum
• Financial report: Not approved due to lack of quorum

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

The City Council approved an amended solid waste ordinance that removes the limit on the number of licensed haulers. Council also authorized grant applications for wastewater infrastructure and housing redevelopment, and approved a shared-use agreement for McDonough Park.

• Approved amended solid waste ordinance allowing any number of licensed haulers (5-3 abstain)
• Approved resolution to apply for Clean Water grant for Marsh Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades (8-0)
• Authorized intent to apply for Restore NY funding for 9-unit housing project at 36 Middle Street (8-0)
• Authorized agreement with HWS and Geneva Baseball for shared use of McDonough Park (8-0)
• Declared various found bicycles as surplus property for donation to charities (8-0)
• Approved July 6th meeting minutes (6-2 abstain)
• Approved July 11th meeting minutes (5-3 abstain)

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation and Industrial Development Agency will hold a joint committee meeting to discuss a business outreach plan and zoning revision statements. The meeting follows recommendations from the agencies regarding proposed changes to the City of Geneva's Zoning Code.

• Discussion of a business outreach plan
• Discussion of zoning revision statements
• Proposed creation of Medium Density Residential area in the northern industrial area
• Proposed Mixed-Use Hospitality zoning on and near the lakefront
• Proposed amendment of the former OEO site to Central Business – 5 Story

The committee discussed the status of zoning map updates and strategies for outreach to existing businesses. Members discussed quality-of-life issues affecting economic development and potential revenue generators for public maintenance.

• Requested follow-up with Neal to confirm who is managing the zoning update and when a draft map will be released
• Agreed to have Tracy Verrier send examples of hospitality taxes/fees to the IDA legal team to determine if they are viable in NY
• Scheduled further discussion on assets and revenue opportunities for next week's board meetings

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.

The committee discussed the status of zoning map updates and strategies for business outreach. Members discussed how the IDA and LDC could address quality-of-life issues and potential revenue generators for public maintenance.

• Requested follow-up with Neal to confirm who is managing the zoning update and when a draft map will be released
• Agreed to have Tracy Verrier send examples of hospitality taxes/fees to the IDA legal team for review
• Adjourned meeting at 1:01pm (unanimous)

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

The board elected a new secretary and established formal rules of order for conducting meetings. Members also agreed to leave previous minutes unconfirmed due to a lack of attending majority.

• Elected Andrew Spink as secretary (4-0)
• Approved leaving April, May, and June 2022 minutes unconfirmed (unanimous)
• Adopted modified Rules of Order (unanimous)

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.

The committee approved the June 17th meeting minutes and reviewed a $2,895 quote for 21-22 trees for Lafayette. Members discussed the potential creation of a certified staff arborist position to manage the urban forest and improve response times for tree complaints.

• Approved June 17th meeting minutes
• Reviewed $2,895 quote from We Find Plants for 21-22 trees for Lafayette

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

The City Council held a work session to discuss solid waste hauler licensing and potential service improvements. No formal legislative action was taken, but the Council directed staff to amend the draft ordinance to reflect an expansion to six total licenses for future consideration.

• Directed staff to amend draft ordinance for six hauler licenses
• Adjourned meeting at 7:26pm (5-0)

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

The Board approved the 2022-23 budget and authorized the investment of $225,000 into a CD and money market account. The agency also adopted a new policy expanding the use of videoconferencing for board meetings.

• Approved resolution 07/2022-01 authorizing expanded use of videoconferencing (7-0)
• Approved June 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June financial report (unanimous)
• Approved investment of $75,000 in a 6-month CD and $150,000 in a money market (6-1)
• Approved 2022-23 budget as presented (unanimous)

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

The City of Geneva Industrial Development Agency held a public hearing on July 8, 2022 about expanding the use of videoconferencing by board members under "extraordinary circumstances," following April 2022 state legislation amending the Open Meeting Law. Staff read the purpose into the record. No public comment was offered or received, and the hearing adjourned after two minutes. The minutes record no vote, approval, denial, or other substantive decision.

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

The Geneva City Council approved a $2,200,000 bond resolution for water supply, distribution, and sewer system improvements around Castle Street, and adopted a local law allowing public bodies to use videoconferencing. The council also supported an Ontario County electronic contract grant application and approved board appointments, while defeating resolutions to create a policing committee and schedule a public hearing on eliminating at-large council seats. A resolution regarding weed torches was withdrawn after discussion.

• Approved June 1st Council Meeting minutes (8-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted local law authorizing videoconferencing for public bodies (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $2,200,000 bond resolution for Castle Street water and sewer improvements (8-0, 1 absent)
• Defeated resolution creating a Committee on Policing (3-5, 1 absent)
• Approved support for Ontario County electronic contract implementation grant application (8-0, 1 absent)
• Defeated resolution scheduling a public hearing to eliminate two at-large council positions (3-5, 1 absent)
• Withdrew resolution for a variance on outdoor burning for weed torches
• Defeated motion to table board and commission appointments (2-5, 2 absent)

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

The Geneva Local Development Corporation approved resolution 07/2022-1 authorizing expanded use of video conferencing for board meetings, by a roll call vote of 7 yea, 0 nay, 2 absent. It also approved its June 2022 financial report, which listed two expenses: $425 for grant writing services and $68.93 for publication of the public hearing legal notice. The board approved its June meeting minutes, with Dave Linger and Craig Talmage abstaining. The rest of the meeting was discussion: city staffing and grant updates, environmental sampling at the Gateway parcel, and marketing committee recommendations on proposed zoning changes, which the city said would likely reach City Council in Q4.

• Approved resolution 07/2022-1 authorizing expanded use of video conferencing for board meetings (7 yea, 0 nay, 2 absent)
• Approved June 2022 financial report, listing $425 grant writing and $68.93 legal notice publication expenses (unanimous)
• Approved June meeting minutes (Linger and Talmage abstained; all others in favor)

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

The City of Geneva Local Development Corporation held a public hearing regarding a policy to expand the use of videoconferencing under extraordinary circumstances in accordance with New York State law. No public comments were offered during the hearing, and no formal votes or decisions are recorded in the minutes.

• Opened public hearing on videoconferencing policy at 12:01 pm
• Adjourned public hearing at 12:03 pm with no substantive decisions recorded

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

The joint IDA/LDC Marketing Committee met on June 30, 2022 and discussed proposed zoning adjustments to open development opportunities, the Geneva Made marketing proposal, and organizing business outreach. No motions, votes, or formal decisions were recorded. The group agreed to revisit business outreach at its next meeting and noted the Geneva Made proposal would wait for clarity from the City on wastewater capacity and the economic development position.

• No formal decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded at this meeting
• Zoning adjustments discussed for five areas (mixed-use hospitality near the lake and Lochland, CB5 expansion near Exchange/Seneca, medium-density residential along Gates Ave) — no action taken
• Geneva Made marketing proposal discussed; deferred pending City clarity on wastewater capacity and economic development staffing
• Business outreach process discussed; Tracy will keep it on the next meeting's agenda

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

The joint marketing committee of the Geneva IDA and LDC met on June 30, 2022, to discuss proposed zoning adjustments to open development opportunities, the Geneva Made marketing proposal, and a business outreach plan. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The group agreed to keep business outreach on the next agenda and to seek more information on media costs and packaging design for the Geneva Made proposal.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded; discussion only
• Business outreach item kept on next meeting agenda
• Geneva Made proposal deferred pending city clarity on wastewater capacity and economic development position
• Zoning adjustment areas identified for further consideration, no action taken

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

The committee agreed to submit the draft 2022-23 budget to the full board for the July meeting. Members also agreed to recommend updated state policies, new committee charters, and a revised Fiscal Management Policy for board approval in October.

• Agreed to submit draft 2022-23 budget to full board for July meeting
• Agreed to recommend state policies, committee charters, and revised Fiscal Management Policy to full board for October meeting

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

The Planning Board approved an architectural review allowing Jim Cecere (tenant) to convert a retail store into a restaurant called Pastel with exterior modifications at 50 Seneca St. (Super Casuals). The board also classified the action as unlisted under NY Code Rules & Regulations Part 617 and named itself lead agency for SEQR review. Discussion on possible zoning changes for fences was held and will continue at the August meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved architectural review for retail-to-restaurant conversion and exterior modifications at 50 Seneca St. (Super Casuals) (5-0, 4 excused)
• Classified the action as unlisted under NY Code Rules & Regulations Part 617 and declared the Planning Board lead agency for SEQR review (5-0, 4 excused)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:54 PM (5-0, 4 excused)

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

The Shade Tree Committee agreed that a large-scale tree removal project at Washington St. Cemetery is not a priority beyond clearing downed branches, and advised reserving funds for dead and hazardous trees in city rights-of-way. It also agreed DPW can proceed with removals of Norway Maples and ash species without prior committee notice, with records sent to Jim Norwalk for the tree database. No formal votes were recorded; the minutes note several small edits to the May 26 minutes and no updates on a missing Seneca St. tree or dead DRI hawthorns on Exchange St.

• Agreed large Washington St. Cemetery tree removal not a priority beyond downed branches; Jim Norwalk to email Joe Venuti
• Agreed DPW may remove Norway Maples and ash species without prior Shade Tree Committee notice
• Agreed all removal records must be submitted to Jim Norwalk for the tree database
• Approved May 26 minutes with several small edits
• No updates on missing Seneca St. tree or dead DRI hawthorns on Exchange St.

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

The board held a meeting with limited attendance and did not take any formal votes due to a lack of quorum. Members discussed Robert's Rules of Order, prepared a list of questions for the Police Chief, and planned future recommendations for the City Council.

• Tabled approval of April and May minutes due to lack of quorum

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

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency approved contracting with Plumley for phase 1 environmental delineation and remediation planning on the Gateway parcel, splitting the cost 50/50 with the LDC. The board also adopted required PAAA, PARA, and Chapter 563 policies and set a public hearing for July 8, 2022, regarding remote meeting participation under Open Meetings Law. In addition, the board approved the May 2022 meeting minutes and financial report.

• Approved May 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved contracting with Plumley for Gateway parcel phase 1 delineation and remediation plan with costs split 50/50 with the LDC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 06/2022-1 ratifying PAAA, PARA, and Chapter 563 policies and procedures (6-0, Benjamin Vasquez absent)
• Scheduled a public hearing for July 8 at 8:30 a.m. regarding remote meeting participation under Open Meetings Law

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance for private landlord registration and resolutions regarding Marsh Creek electrical and general construction. The meeting also includes updates on the Genesee transportation grant and the Foundry project.

• Second reading of ordinance adding private landlord registration
• Resolution for Marsh Creek upgrades, electrical construction
• Resolution for Marsh Creek upgrades, general construction
• Resolution establishing a public hearing for video conferencing local law
• Resolution approving contract and appointment of City Manager

The Geneva City Council appointed Amie Hendrix as City Manager at an annual salary of $130,000, effective June 21, 2022. The Council also approved a new Private Landlord Registry ordinance, authorized contracts for Marsh Creek pump station upgrades, and directed legal counsel to oppose a motion to intervene filed by former Police Review Board members. Additionally, the Council removed two members from the Police Budget Advisory Board and made several municipal board appointments.

• Approved minutes of the May 2, 4, and 5 Council meetings (Unanimous)
• Approved Private Landlord Registry ordinance, adding Chapter 111-A (9-0)
• Authorized agreement with Colacino Industries Inc. for Marsh Creek pump station electrical upgrades (Unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with C.O. Falter Construction Corp. for Marsh Creek general construction upgrades (Unanimous)
• Established a public hearing for July 6, 2022, regarding video conferencing for public bodies (6-3)
• Appointed Amie Hendrix as City Manager at $130,000 annual salary, effective June 21, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Declared surplus equipment including a 2000 Pierce Dash ladder truck and SCBA air packs (Unanimous)
• Directed Midey, Mirras & Ricci, LLP to oppose the motion for leave to intervene filed by former Police Review Board members in Court Index Number 129650-2021 (5-4)

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

The Board approved a contract with Plumley for phase 1 contamination delineation and remediation planning at the Gateway parcel. It also adopted several required public authority policies and scheduled a public hearing for a new videoconference policy.

• Approved contract with Plumley for Gateway parcel phase 1 delineation and remediation plan (unanimous)
• Approved NYMS-TA grant writing proposal contingent upon City agreement to be applicant (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for July 6 at 12pm regarding Public Meeting Videoconference Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Compensation, Defense and Indemnification, Extension of Credit, and Property Acquisition policies (6-0)
• Appointed Tracy Verrier as Corporation Contracting Officer for 2022 (6-0)
• Approved May meeting minutes and April/May Marketing Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2022 financial report (unanimous)

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.

The committee approved the March 17, 2022, minutes and updated the tree selection for the Lafayette planting project. Members discussed funding for cemetery tree replacements and the need to inventory WWTP nursery stock for autumn planting.

• Approved March 17, 2022, minutes
• Postponed Lafayette tree installation until late Fall 2022
• Replaced Chinquapin Oak selection with Northern Red Oak for Lafayette project
• Removed 'Greencolumn' Black Maples from Lafayette order

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

The Police Budget Advisory Board could not approve its April 21, 2022 minutes because only two members who attended that meeting were present; approval was tabled. Member Evelyn Buisch announced her resignation by email and did not attend. The board discussed seeking information from the City Manager on police lawsuit judgments and liability costs, and planned to invite the Police Chief to a July meeting. No formal motions or votes were recorded.

• Tabled approval of April 21, 2022 minutes until next meeting
• Agreed to draft an email requesting information from the City Manager
• Planned to send a preliminary invitation to the Police Chief for July
• Set June agenda: questions for the Chief and Robert's Rules of Order

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved an architectural review for a 900 SF addition to the Intercultural Affairs House at 288 Pulteney St. The board also discussed potential amendments to the zoning code regarding fence height and setbacks.

• Classified HWS addition as an unlisted action under SEQR (5-0)
• Approved architectural review for 900 SF addition at 288 Pulteney St (5-0)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The board approved the 2020-21 audit and the associated PARIS annual reporting documents. Members also voted to support a position statement encouraging the City Council to fund a dedicated economic development staff person in the 2022-23 budget. Additionally, the board reviewed proposed organizational goals and held an executive session to discuss real property.

• Approved April 8, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved 2020-21 audit (unanimous)
• Approved 2020-21 PARIS reporting documents (unanimous)
• Approved position statement for economic development staff (passed, 1 abstention)
• Entered and exited executive session regarding real property

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

The Geneva City Council met in a special session to discuss City Manager applicants in an executive session. No other substantive municipal business or formal public votes occurred during the meeting before it was adjourned.

• Adjourned to executive session to discuss City Manager applicants (carried unanimously)
• Left executive session at 7:52 pm (carried unanimously)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:52 pm (carried unanimously)

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

The Geneva City Council voted down a resolution to create a standing Police Accountability Committee, with only Clr. Camera in favor and eight members opposed. A motion to table the resolution also failed 3-6. The council unanimously approved extending tax exemption agreements for Lyceum Housing II and III to match Lyceum I's expiration, and unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance creating a private landlord registry. The council also authorized an agreement with Koester Associates, Inc. for Marsh Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades.

• Police Accountability Committee resolution defeated (1-8: Aye – Clr. Camera; Nay – Clr. Regan, Clr. Gaglianese, Clr. Salone, Clr. Pealer, Clr. Burrall, Mayor Valentino, Clr. Noone, Clr. Salamendra)
• Motion to table the Police Accountability Committee resolution defeated (3-6: Aye – Clr. Regan, Clr. Burrall, Clr. Salamendra; Nay – Mayor Valentino, Clr. Gaglianese, Clr. Pealer, Clr. Salone, Clr. Noone, Clr. Camera)
• Approved resolution extending Tax Exemption Agreements for Lyceum Housing II and III to coincide with Lyceum I's expiration (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adding Chapter 111-A 'Private Landlord Registration' to the Geneva Municipal Code (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute agreement with Koester Associates, Inc. for Marsh Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant equipment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 4, 5, 20, 25, and 27 Special Council Meetings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 6 Regular Council Meeting (Clr. Noone abstained)
• Approved minutes of April 11 Special Council Meeting (Clr. Noone abstained)

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation will meet to approve April minutes and financial reports, discuss grant-writing proposals for the Microenterprise Assistance Program, receive a marketing committee report, and consider nominating Craig Talmage to the board. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property. The meeting includes routine administrative items and a vote on a grant-writing expenditure.

• Motion to approve grant writing expenditure for MRB Group's $3,000 proposal for Microenterprise Assistance Program application
• Motion to approve nomination of Craig Talmage to LDC board
• Executive session on proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property
• Marketing committee report and recommendations
• Approval of April 2022 minutes and financial report

The Geneva Local Development Corporation board approved a position statement encouraging the City of Geneva to budget for and hire a dedicated economic development staff person. The board also approved a Microenterprise Assistance Program grant writing proposal (not to exceed $3,000) and nominated Craig Talmage to a vacant board seat. Members entered executive session to discuss the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property; no action from that session was recorded. The board approved the April minutes and the April 2022 financial report.

• Approved position statement urging City of Geneva to hire a dedicated economic development staff person (unanimous)
• Approved MAP grant writing proposal, not to exceed $3,000, with City of Geneva as lead applicant if agreed, otherwise LDC (unanimous)
• Nominated Craig Talmage to vacant board seat representing a private employer with 100+ employees (unanimous)
• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2022 financial report (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property (unanimous); exited at 1:22pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned by acclamation at 1:55pm

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

The Geneva City Council held a special meeting on May 2, 2022, and immediately moved into executive session at 6:00pm to discuss City Manager applicants. Council left executive session at 6:55pm and adjourned the meeting at the same time. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only recorded actions were procedural motions to enter and exit executive session and to adjourn, all of which carried unanimously.

• Moved to executive session at 6:00pm to discuss City Manager applicants (unanimous)
• Left executive session at 6:55pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:55pm (unanimous)

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

The City Council convened for a special meeting and entered an executive session to interview applicants for the City Manager position. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Entered executive session to interview City Manager applicants (8-1 absent)
• Exited executive session (8-1 absent)

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

The Geneva City Council met in special session on April 27, 2022, at the 41 Lakefront Hotel (former Ramada Inn). Council voted unanimously to enter executive session at 4:02pm to interview City Manager applicants, then voted unanimously to leave executive session at 6:00pm. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00pm by a roll call vote of 7 aye, 1 nay (Clr. Pealer), with Clr. Salamendra absent. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Entered executive session at 4:02pm to interview City Manager applicants (unanimous, 8-1 absent)
• Left executive session at 6:00pm (unanimous, 8-1 absent)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:00pm (7 aye, 1 nay, 1 absent)

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

The Geneva City Council met in a special session to conduct interviews for City Manager applicants in executive session. The council adjourned the executive session and the meeting at 6:05 PM. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned to executive session to interview City Manager applicants (carried unanimously, 7-2 absent)
• Left executive session at 6:05 PM (carried unanimously, 8-1 absent)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:05 PM (carried unanimously, 8-1 absent)

Police Budget Advisory Board

The board will review responses from the Police Chief and the Division of Criminal Justice Services regarding previous inquiries. Members will also discuss potential Freedom of Information Law requests and how to organize community feedback.

• Review of Chief and DCJS responses
• Discussion of FOIL requests
• Organization of Google doc comments

The Board approved the March meeting minutes and discussed the need for more granular data on police calls, staffing models, and budget line-item transfers. Members are seeking a more detailed budget to provide the City Council with a model for improved oversight.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on FOIL requests

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

The City Council held a special meeting where they discussed and voted on a resolution authorizing special counsel Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP to file an appeal against the April 11, 2022 decision by Supreme Court Justice Craig J. Doran, which found Local Law 1-2021 creating a Police Review Board invalid and unenforceable. The resolution failed in a 4-5 roll call vote. The council also held an executive session to discuss pending or current litigation.

• Approved adjourning to executive session to discuss pending or current litigation (Unanimous)
• Approved leaving executive session (Unanimous)
• Defeated resolution authorizing an appeal of the April 11, 2022 decision regarding the Police Review Board (4-5)
• Approved adjourning the meeting at 7:50 PM (Unanimous)

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

The Geneva Planning Board approved three subdivision applications at its April 18, 2022 meeting: 165 White Springs Rd (Roy Garfinkel), 32 & 34 Cortland St (John & Noreen Vonbergen), and the Lake Tunnel Solar Village. Each approval followed a public hearing, a SEQR unlisted-action classification with the board as lead agency, and a negative determination of significance. All motions passed unanimously, with three members excused. The board also agreed that future draft minutes will be circulated by email and finalized without formal approval at meetings.

• Approved subdivision at 165 White Springs Rd (Roy Garfinkel) (6-0, 3 excused)
• Approved subdivision at 32 & 34 Cortland St (John & Noreen Vonbergen) (6-0, 3 excused)
• Approved subdivision for Lake Tunnel Solar Village (6-0, 3 excused)
• Classified each subdivision as an unlisted SEQR action with the Planning Board as lead agency (6-0, 3 excused)
• Adopted negative SEQR determinations of significance for all three subdivisions (6-0, 3 excused)
• Opened and closed public hearings for all three subdivisions; no public spoke
• Agreed future draft minutes will be emailed to board members and finalized without formal meeting approval
• Adjourned at 7:54 PM (6-0, 3 excused)

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

The Geneva City Council held a special meeting on April 11, 2022, and voted to enter executive session at 7:00pm to discuss City Manager applicants. Council left executive session at 8:45pm and adjourned at 8:45pm. No other decisions were recorded; the minutes show only procedural actions.

• Entered executive session at 7:00pm to discuss City Manager applicants (unanimous, 7 present, 2 absent)
• Left executive session at 8:45pm (unanimous, 7 present, 2 absent)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:45pm (unanimous, 7 present, 2 absent)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva IDA is considering financial assistance for the renovation of a historic church into an inn, restaurant, and event space. The board also reviewed HVAC repair bids for the GEDC facility and updated banking signatories.

• Resolution for Trinity Church Inn LLC application for financial assistance
• HVAC repair proposals for 122 North Genesee St. ranging from $15,772.87 to $19,798.00
• Approval of Anne Nenneau and Irene Rodriguez as bank account signers
• Trinity Church project renovation of 28,916 square foot historic church
• GEDC tenant activity report including lease renewal for Banner Door

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency approved financial assistance for the Trinity Church Inn LLC project at 520 South Main Street, featuring a 29-room inn, 73-seat restaurant, and 195-seat event space. The board authorized sales and use tax exemptions up to $611,325, a mortgage recording tax exemption up to $41,250, and a 15-year real property tax abatement. The board also approved funding up to $20,000 for an HVAC replacement at GEDC.

• Approved financial assistance and tax exemptions for the Trinity Church Inn LLC project (6-1)
• Approved funding for GEDC HVAC replacement not to exceed $20,000 (6-1)
• Approved February 4, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)

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

The Geneva Police Review Board approved February 3 meeting minutes and voted 5-2 to transition next month's meeting to a hybrid format in the City Hall conference room while maintaining an online option. The board also discussed draft determination forms, complaint intake workflows, public biographies, and future training committees, noting that some legal intake activities remain on hold due to pending litigation.

• Approved February 3rd minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved moving to a hybrid in-person and online meeting format for next month (5-2)

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

The Geneva Local Development Corporation approved its January and March meeting minutes and its financial report for January 1 through March 30, 2022. The board discussed but did not decide on a request for marketing funding (a possible $10,000) tied to the shared BID/City Communications Director, asking for a more specific plan and a sustainability plan. The board also discussed applying for New York Main Street and Microenterprise grants and asked MRB Group to bring grant writing proposals to the next meeting. The board entered executive session to discuss the proposed lease or sale of real property and then adjourned; no decisions were recorded on the marketing funding, grants, or the property matter.

• Approved January and March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report for January 1–March 30 (unanimous)
• No vote on marketing funding request; board asked for a more specific plan and to meet the new Communications Director
• No vote on grant applications; directed MRB to bring NY Main Street and Microenterprise grant writing proposals to next meeting
• Entered executive session to discuss proposed lease or sale of real property (by acclamation)
• Exited executive session (by acclamation)
• Adjourned (by acclamation)

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

The Geneva City Council approved a local law to stagger council and mayor terms, subject to a November 8, 2022 referendum, and passed several resolutions including a Parrott Hall grant application, a lakefront lease, and an AIM funding request. Two first readings failed: an ordinance amending the solid waste code and an ordinance creating a private landlord registry. The council also approved prior meeting minutes and made board appointments.

• Approved Local Law #3-2022 staggering council and mayor terms; subject to mandatory referendum on Nov. 8, 2022 (7-2 absent)
• Defeated first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 300 'Solid Waste' (2-5)
• Defeated first reading of ordinance adding Chapter 111-A 'Private Landlord Registration' (2-5)
• Approved resolution authorizing grant application for Parrott Hall stabilization and remediation (7-2 absent)
• Approved resolution allowing local laws to be emailed to councilors in PDF at least 10 days prior (7-2 absent)
• Approved resolution urging increased AIM funding in 2022-23 state budget (7-2 absent)
• Approved resolution authorizing lease with Michael J. Mirras d/b/a Long Pier Ice Cream & Rentals for lakefront concessions (7-2 absent)
• Approved Data Breach Notification Policy (7-2 absent)

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

The City Council met for a special meeting to conduct City Manager interviews. The proceedings took place entirely within an executive session.

• Entered executive session for City Manager interviews (Unanimous)
• Exited executive session at 8:03pm (Unanimous)

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

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency Audit Committee met on April 5, 2022 and received an update from auditor Michael DeBadts of Mengel, Metzger, Barr & Co. The audit is past due, financial statements are still in draft, and a disclaimer of opinion is expected for the third consecutive year due to record-keeping issues involving the GEDC and fixed asset records. Approval of the audit was removed from this week's IDA board agenda; a draft will go to the committee for review, with approval hoped for at the May board meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond adjourning.

• No audit approval voted on; item removed from this week's IDA board agenda
• Audit approval targeted for the IDA board meeting in May 2022
• Motion to adjourn at 11:45am carried (Passalacqua/Rodriguez)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the City Manager position. The meeting includes an executive session specifically for these interviews.

• Executive Session: Conduct City Manager Interviews

The Geneva City Council met in special session on April 4, 2022, and voted unanimously to adjourn into executive session at 5:00pm to conduct City Manager interviews. Council left executive session at 8:01pm and adjourned the meeting at 8:01pm, both by unanimous vote. No other business, votes, or decisions are recorded in these minutes.

• Moved into executive session at 5:00pm for City Manager interviews (unanimous)
• Left executive session at 8:01pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:01pm (unanimous)

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

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency held a public hearing on March 28, 2022, on a proposed project by Trinity Church Inn, LLC to convert the former Trinity Episcopal Church at 520 South Main Street into a 29-room inn, 73-seat restaurant, and 195-seat event space. The IDA outlined proposed financial assistance totaling an estimated $2,641,959, including sales and use tax exemptions, mortgage recording tax exemptions, and a PILOT abatement, against an approximately $9.89M capital investment. Members of the public raised concerns about project finances, ownership, and process. The minutes record no vote or decision by the IDA; the hearing adjourned at 7:35 pm.

• Public hearing held on proposed Trinity Church Inn, LLC project at 520 South Main Street (no vote recorded)
• IDA outlined proposed financial assistance estimated at $2,641,959 (no approval recorded)
• No action, vote, or determination by the IDA board recorded in these minutes

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

The Geneva City Council held a work session on March 28, 2022, discussing proposed changes to the city's solid waste ordinance. Council members debated hauler licensing, permits for roll-off and construction debris, license renewal criteria, and recycling/composting. No ordinance was adopted; the council agreed to send seven specific drafting changes to legal to complete the ordinance. The meeting adjourned at 7:31 PM by unanimous motion.

• Agreed to send seven specified solid waste ordinance changes to legal to complete the ordinance
• Directed change under 300-7 2B: replace 'residential collecting' with 'commercial' and state license fees are per year
• Directed removal of 'construction or demolition debris' from 300-7 7G
• Directed adding 300-7 7H: construction/demolition debris tied to a building permit must use a licensed hauler or pay a $250 per permit fee
• Directed replacing 300-9 D insurance wording: trucks must carry not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, naming the City of Geneva as additional insured
• Directed removal of current section 300-9 F on changes in ownership
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:31 PM (unanimous)

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

The Geneva City Council held a special meeting on March 21, 2022. Council voted unanimously to enter executive session at 6:01pm to discuss the City Manager search, then voted unanimously to leave executive session at 7:09pm. The meeting was adjourned at 7:09pm by unanimous vote. No other decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Entered executive session at 6:01pm to discuss the City Manager search (unanimous)
• Left executive session at 7:09pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:09pm (unanimous)

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

The committee approved February minutes with typo edits. It discussed plans to stake out tree locations on Lafayette and to hold an Arbor Day tree giveaway with specific species and quantities, plus outreach tasks. One resident applied for a vacant committee seat; the chair is trying to contact him. No formal votes or funding decisions were recorded.

• Approved February 17, 2022 minutes with small typo edits
• Lafayette tree locations to be staked out by Neal Braman, Jim Norwalk, and resident Dan Belliveau
• Arbor Day giveaway tree list set: 25 Alleghany Serviceberry, 25 Eastern Redbud, 10 Tulip Poplar, 10 Black Tupelo, 10 Black Cherry, 10 Swamp White Oak, 10 Northern Red Oak
• Dahlia Wist to update last year's flyer for social media
• Joe Venuti to publish event info on city website, Finger Lakes Times, and share with local schools
• Jim Norwalk to contact local radio station for a broadcast spot
• Christen Davis running a Twitter program for people to post photos of planted trees
• Andrew Knoblauch applied for vacant committee seat; Jim Norwalk attempting contact by email

Police Budget Advisory Board

The board will review slides from a budget academy and discuss 2021 Geneva Police Department expenditures. Members will also review January and February 2022 GPD expenditures and suggest modifications to transaction accounts.

• Discussion of 2021 GPD expenditures
• Review of Jan-Feb 2022 GPD expenditures
• Review of budget academy presentation slides

The Police Budget Advisory Board approved February minutes without objection and unanimously decided to create a Google document for a running list of budget line items members have questions about, to be compiled and forwarded to Erica Collins and the Chief. Members discussed accounting irregularities in 2021 Geneva Police Department expenditures, the need for more detailed expense descriptions, and data on calls for service and police responses. No budget was approved, denied, or amended; the meeting was discussion and planning only.

• Approved February meeting minutes without objection
• Decided unanimously to create a Google document for a running list of budget questions, to compile and forward to Erica Collins and the Chief
• Agreed additional transparency and detailed listing of expenses would be beneficial
• Agreed the Board needs data breaking down calls for service, police response, and encounter outcomes
• Discussed possible expense category changes (e.g., 'Physical Exams' to 'Exams & Evaluations', 'Publications and Advertising' to 'Communication') with no formal action recorded
• Volunteer(s) to reach out to councilor Gaglianese about the Board's needs

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

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency board approved Anne Nenneau and Irene Rodriguez as signers on all of its bank accounts and authorized Tracy Verrier for online access to bank statements, in a unanimous vote. The board agreed to move forward with scheduling a public hearing for the Trinity Church project, which staff said is exempt from the new prevailing wage law because it is a historic renovation. The board also agreed to keep its marketing committee as is (Anne, Lowell, and Ben) for communications collaboration with the Geneva BID, and entered executive session to discuss real property acquisition, sale, or lease. No financial report was available because the transition of financial data is still in progress.

• Approved Anne Nenneau and Irene Rodriguez as signers for all Geneva IDA bank accounts and authorized Tracy Verrier for online access to bank statements (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the February 4, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Agreed to move forward with scheduling a public hearing for the Trinity Church project
• Agreed to maintain the marketing committee as is, with Anne, Lowell, and Ben
• Entered executive session at 8:54am to discuss proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property; exited at 9:25am
• Adjourned at 9:39am

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

The Geneva Local Development Corporation board met March 2, 2022 and approved its February minutes. The board discussed a proposed communications and marketing effort but decided to wait until April to make a funding decision, when a new communications director is expected to be in place. The board also discussed possible project types and ideas for future LDC investment, asking staff to bring more concrete concepts and cost estimates to the next meeting. No funding for the marketing plan was approved at this meeting.

• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to transition to an online Quickbooks subscription at about $300 per year
• Deferred decision on communications/marketing funding until April
• Asked staff to bring concrete project concepts and possible administration costs to the next meeting
• Agreed Craig Talmage of HWS would be a good fit for the board; Chevanne Devaney to connect with him
• Adjourned by acclamation at 12:55pm

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

The Geneva City Council tabled a first reading of a proposed "Private Landlord Registration" ordinance (Chapter 111-A) by a 5-4 roll call vote, sending it back for more work. Council unanimously approved a resolution scheduling an April 6, 2022 public hearing on Local Law 3-2022 to stagger council and mayor terms, and agreed to change the proposed election schedule. Council also approved a second reading amending parking rules on North Main Street, appointed James Petropoulos as District 3 Supervisor (7-2), and approved several board reappointments and appointments.

• Tabled first reading of Private Landlord Registration ordinance, Chapter 111-A (5-4)
• Approved resolution scheduling April 6, 2022 public hearing on Local Law 3-2022 for staggered council/mayor terms (unanimous)
• Approved second reading amending Chapter 335 Vehicles & Traffic: no parking on east side of North Main Street 30 feet north of Patterson Alley (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 2 regular and Feb 21 special meetings (one abstention)
• Appointed James Petropoulos as District 3 Supervisor (7-2)
• Reappointed Amara Dunn to Police Budget Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Don Wheeler as Fire Commissioner (unanimous)
• Reappointed Marc Lathy to Human Rights Commission (unanimous)

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

The Geneva City Council met in a special session to conduct District 3 Ontario County Supervisor interviews during an executive session. No other substantive municipal actions or votes on legislation were recorded.

• Adjourned to executive session to conduct District 3 Ontario County Supervisor interviews (passed unanimously, 8-1 absent)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm (passed unanimously, 8-1 absent)

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

The Police Budget Advisory Board met on February 17, 2022 with only three of seven members present and decided not to review budget academy slides because two members were absent. The board discussed the police union contract, focusing on Articles 4, 8.3, and 10.1, but took no formal action. Members agreed to email absent members for input on the contract and to wait before voting on whether to request litigation settlement amounts. The next meeting is scheduled for March 17.

• Decided not to review budget academy slides due to two absent members; deferred to next meeting
• Agreed to email absent members for their thoughts on the union contract, with a one-week response window
• Deferred a vote on requesting litigation settlement amounts to allow absent members to weigh in
• Agreed to invite Kelly Doeblin, deputy comptroller, to a future meeting
• Agreed to recommend that a new alternate board member be appointed
• Set next meeting for March 17, 2022; format (in person or remote) undecided

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.

The Shade Tree Committee approved its January 20, 2022 minutes and agreed on tree species for the 2022 Arbor Day giveaway and the WWTP nursery. The giveaway will use larger #1 container trees instead of 2021's tubelings, with species chosen to support the Geneva Reads theme. The committee also discussed a gateway beautification project estimated at $500 per tree installed, and one resident applied for a vacant committee seat.

• Approved January 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Selected 2022 WWTP nursery species: 20 Alleghany Serviceberry, 15 Eastern Redbud, 15 Tulip Poplar, 15 Sugar Maple, 15 Hackberry, 20 American Hophornbeam, 10 Green Hawthorn, 15 Chinkapin Oak
• Agreed to order larger #1 container trees for the Arbor Day giveaway, spending about double 2021 amounts on trees and shipping
• Agreed to order giveaway species: 25 Alleghany Serviceberry, 25 Eastern Redbud, 10 Tulip Poplar, 10 Black Tupelo, 10 Black Cherry, 10 Swamp White Oak, 10 Northern Red Oak
• Nominated Dahlia Wist and Christen Davis to organize the Arbor Day giveaway
• Discussed gateway beautification at 4 recognized points, estimated $500 per tree installed; Councilors Camera and Burrall agreed to petition City Council for support

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

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency approved a resolution extending and ratifying its lease with Nardozzi Paving & Construction to December 31, 2022, with the interim lease having expired December 31, 2021. The board also approved its December 3 and 10, 2021 and January 7, 2022 meeting minutes, approved its financial report, and approved nominating Jason Fulton to the IDA board, sending the nomination to City Council for approval at its March meeting. The board heard an informational presentation on converting the historic Trinity Church into an inn and event center, with an application expected at the March meeting, and met in executive session to discuss real property acquisition, sale, or lease.

• Approved minutes from December 3 & 10, 2021 and January 7, 2022 meetings (motion carried)
• Approved financial report (motion carried)
• Approved nomination of Jason Fulton to the IDA board; sent to City Council for approval at its March meeting (motion carried)
• Approved resolution extending and ratifying the Nardozzi Paving & Construction lease to December 31, 2022 (roll call, motion carried; Rick Bley absent)
• Entered executive session at 9:17am to discuss proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property; exited at 9:30am
• Adjourned at 9:35am (motion carried)

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

The Geneva City Council approved a 2021-2023 contract for the local police union and appointed John Salone as the Sixth Ward Councilor. The Council also authorized grant applications for two local businesses and amended water penalty fees. Additionally, the Council extended property tax exemption status for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

• Approved 2021-2023 police union contract
• Appointed John Salone as Sixth Ward Councilor
• Approved CDBG grant application for Assured Edge Solutions LLC
• Approved $750,000 CDBG grant application for Solar Home Factory LLC
• Amended water late payment penalties to 5% of total balance
• Approved first reading of parking restriction ordinance for North Main Street
• Extended 2021 property tax exemptions for seniors and disabled residents
• Appointed Andrew Spink to Police Budget Advisory Board

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

The Geneva Local Development Corporation board unanimously approved the financial report presented by Tracy Verrier. The board entered executive session to discuss the proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property, then exited after five minutes; no action from that session was recorded. Members also discussed a possible communications project with the BID, recruitment for an open board seat, and future activities, with no decisions made on those items. Minutes approval was deferred to the March meeting.

• Approved LDC financial report (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned by acclamation
• Minutes approval deferred to March meeting

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

The Geneva City Council met on January 26, 2022 and moved directly into executive session at 6:00pm to conduct Sixth Ward Councilor interviews. Council left executive session at 8:30pm and adjourned at 8:30pm. No other business, votes on appointments, or public actions are recorded in these minutes.

• Moved to executive session at 6:00pm for Sixth Ward Councilor interviews (unanimous)
• Left executive session at 8:30pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:30pm (unanimous)

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

The Police Budget Advisory Board approved its December minutes unanimously and elected Amara Dunn as its new chair for 2022-23. The Board recommended Dunn and Andrew Spink for two-year terms, with Irene stepping down and Andrew moving from alternate to member. A planned "budget academy" was cancelled because departing city liaison Adam is leaving on February 1; the Board will focus on financial and budget documents in February and broaden its education program in March. The Board also discussed asking the city to recategorize certain police expenses and to request further breakdowns from a DCJS study.

• Approved December minutes unanimously
• Elected Amara Dunn as new chair
• Recommended Amara Dunn for a two-year term
• Recommended Andrew Spink for a two-year term
• Accepted Irene stepping down; Andrew moving from alternate to member
• Planned budget academy cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for February 17
• Board will focus on financial and budget documents in February, then broaden education in March

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.

The Shade Tree Committee discussed updates on tree removals, database development, grant projects, and nursery planning for 2022. The meeting covered routine updates and administrative reviews with no formal recorded votes or final project approvals.

• Discussed 2022 DPW tree care budget of $120k and $20k supplemental allocation for Greenway Trail removals
• Acknowledged resignation of Keith Polanski from the committee
• Supported acquisition of EAB-resistant ash trees to grow at the WWTP tree nursery

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

The Geneva City Council convened a special meeting via video conference to hold an executive session regarding collective negotiations. No other legislative actions or substantive decisions were made before the meeting adjourned.

• Adjourned to executive session to discuss collective negotiations (carried unanimously)
• Left executive session at 6:25pm (carried unanimously)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:25pm (carried unanimously)

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

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, receive status updates on local projects, and vote on an expenditure for a Cost Benefit Analysis Tool. The agenda also includes executive sessions for personnel and real property matters.

• Motion to approve December 2021 minutes
• Motion to approve financial report
• Motion to approve expenditure for Cost Benefit Analysis Tool
• Updates on Geneva City School District, GEDC, and Tech Farm/Food and Beverage Consortium
• Executive sessions on personnel and real property

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency approved a $1,000 expenditure for a cost-benefit analysis and appointed new administrative leadership. The board also reviewed financial reports and received updates on city projects and school district planning.

• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 expenditure for MRB Group cost-benefit analysis
• Appointed Tracy Verrier as IDA Executive Director
• Appointed Matt Horn as Developer Contact

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

The Board unanimously approved an amendment to the city administration services budget to allocate funds to MRB Group. The Board also approved the November 2021 meeting minutes and held an executive session.

• Approved November 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to allocate $10,000 plus an increase of $12,800 to MRB Group for transition services (unanimous)
• Authorized LDC Chair to execute agreement with MRB Group from January through January 2023 (unanimous)
• Entered and exited executive session

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

The City Council appointed Jennifer Slywka as Acting City Manager, effective January 21, 2022, following the resignation of the current City Manager. Council also authorized participation in the Allergan New York Statewide Opioid Settlement and approved a new "Microhauler" license for the Resource Recovery Park. Additionally, the Council set public hearings for February 2, 2022, regarding water penalty revisions and CDBG funding applications.

• Appointed Jennifer Slywka as Acting City Manager (7-0)
• Approved Allergan Opioid Settlement participation (7-0)
• Amended solid waste code to create Microhauler license (6-1)
• Approved water rate ordinance (7-0)
• Reappointed Mary Beer as Local Health Officer through 2025 (7-0)
• Set Feb 2 public hearing for water penalty local law (7-0)
• Set Feb 2 public hearing for CDBG grant applications (7-0)
• Made various board and commission appointments (7-0)

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

The Geneva Local Development Corporation Board of Directors held its annual meeting via Zoom on January 5, 2022. The board unanimously approved the financial report presented by Adam Blowers, the 2021-2022 draft proposal assignments and officers, and the LDC policies for 2021-2022. Board members also agreed to update the conflict-of-interest statement, complete self and board evaluations, and sign updated fiduciary duty sheets, all to be submitted to Erica for processing. The meeting adjourned after a motion by Mr. Linger.

• Approved LDC financial report (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-2022 draft proposal assignments and officers (unanimous)
• Approved LDC policies for 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Agreed to update conflict-of-interest statement and submit to Erica
• Agreed all board members will complete self and board evaluations for submission to ABO office
• Agreed all board members will sign updated fiduciary duties sheet and submit to Erica

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

Council reviewed a proposed timeline and process for recruiting a new city manager, with a goal of appointment by June 1. No formal votes were taken on the search process or the sixth ward seat vacancy.

• Entered executive session at 6:35pm to discuss personnel matters (unanimous)
• Exited executive session at 7:49pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:49pm (unanimous)