Geneva public meetings in 2024

Shade Tree Committee

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note to review the minutes, so there are no specific decisions or discussions to report.

The committee approved the September 2024 minutes with a spelling correction. They discussed tree removals, nursery operations, and grant applications, but made no formal votes on policy or contracts. The most concrete actions were approving the minutes and setting plans for spring planting and nursery work.

• Approved September 19, 2024 meeting minutes with one spelling correction
• Added 114 N Main St. tree #3066 to removal list
• Confirmed 115 N. Main 'Snow Goose' cherry tree for removal
• Planned transplanting of potted trees at nursery when weather permits
• Scheduled HWS College Day of Service for April 12, 2025
• Agreed to stop sourcing trees from Schott Nursery due to quality concerns

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting that includes an executive session to discuss collective negotiations under Article 14 of the Civil Service Law. The public portion of the meeting is limited to procedural items, with the substantive discussion occurring behind closed doors.

• Executive session on collective negotiations (5:30-6:00 PM)
• Meeting held at City Hall, 47 Castle Street, Geneva, NY
• Public can listen via YouTube at 6:00 PM

Planning Board

The Geneva Planning Board will meet on December 16, 2024, to review a subdivision application for a vacant parcel on Lehigh Street. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear public comment before adjourning.

• Subdivision application for vacant parcel on Lehigh Street (Tax ID 90.15-4-66)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency (IDA) met to discuss tenant activity in the Geneva Economic Development Center (GEDC), a $230k city funding cut to the Business Improvement District (BID) for 2025, and an update on the Ontario EAGLE Fund for small businesses. The board also endorsed a new strategic plan and entered executive session to discuss pending litigation and property transactions.

• GEDC tenant Food Justice lease ended with items still in suite and balance due
• City funding for BID drops from $230k in 2024 to $92k in 2025, prompting layoff concerns
• Ontario EAGLE Fund launches Dec 11 for small businesses renovating vacant properties
• IDA endorses City of Geneva’s new Strategic Plan for economic development
• Executive session held to discuss litigation and property sale/lease decisions

The IDA approved a one-time stop-gap funding request of $8,050 from the Business Improvement District (BID) for economic development activities, with a unanimous vote (5-1 abstain). The financial report was tabled. The board also discussed a facility condition assessment for the GEDC building, including recommendations for demolition of a brick building, roof repairs, and potential solar panels.

• Approved $8,050 one-time stop-gap funding for BID economic development activities (5-1 abstain)
• Tabled approval of the Financial Report
• Approved November 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussed facility condition assessment; no formal action taken

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation board will meet to vote on several items, including a resolution to exempt the YMCA's mortgage from recording taxes for a project at 399 William Street, responses to a Community Development (CD) RFP, and a funding proposal from the Geneva Business Improvement District (BID) to retain two part-time staff. The board will also consider moving the January meeting date and other administrative matters. The agenda includes financial reports and updates on events and marketing.

• Resolution to exempt YMCA mortgage recording taxes for renovation and addition at 399 William Street
• Discussion and vote on CD RFP responses
• BID funding proposal requesting $6,500 for Debbie Ferrell and $9,600 for Jill Byington
• Motion to move January meeting date from January 1, 2024
• Financial report showing $262,641.77 in assets as of November 30, 2024

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hear updates on water and sewer shared-service agreements with neighboring municipalities and discuss zoning map amendments. The meeting includes public hearings on sewer rental rates and zoning changes, as well as consideration of ordinances and resolutions on water/sewer rates, planning board membership, and infrastructure updates.

• Amending Sewer Rental Rates (public hearing)
• Zoning Map Amendment to expand CB-5 zone (public hearing)
• Second reading of ordinance amending water and sewer rates
• Resolution to reduce Planning Board members from 9 to 7 (public hearing)
• Discussion on water and sewer shared-service agreements with Towns of Waterloo and Geneva

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting focused on strategic thinking for 2025 and beyond, with staff. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with standard procedural items like call to order and roll call. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Discussion on strategic planning for 2025 and beyond

The City Council held a special meeting for a strategic thinking session led by City Manager Hendrix to assist in work project planning for 2025 and beyond. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 7:39 PM.

Revolving Loan Fund Committee

The Revolving Loan Fund Committee will consider approving bridge loans to two Geneva businesses—Seneca Street Heat and Calles de Mexico—to help them spend additional Microenterprise Assistance Program grant funds quickly. The loans will be repaid from grant reimbursements. The agenda includes resolutions and promissory notes for each loan.

• Bridge loan of $10,000 to Seneca Street Heat, LLC (101 Seneca Street) at 2% interest, repaid from MAP grant reimbursement
• Bridge loan of $10,678 to Calles de Mexico, LLC (402 Exchange Street) at 2% interest, repaid from MAP grant reimbursement
• Both businesses received additional $10,000 MAP grants on Nov. 7, 2024, bringing totals to $21,000 each
• Interest rate increases to 9% on default; 50% prepayment penalty if jobs relocate outside Geneva

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss three items: the Economic Development Plan, the committee structure, and Storm Task Force recommendations. The agenda includes a detailed economic development implementation strategy report prepared by consultants, which proposes goals and actions for the city and its partners. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Economic Development Plan, including goals to add 125 jobs/year and 75 housing units/year
• Discussion of committee structure
• Discussion of Storm Task Force recommendations
• Report includes recommendations for the OEO Site, surplus properties, and housing market analysis

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the draft Economic Development Strategy Plan and the Storm Task Force report, but took no formal votes on these items. The economic plan, endorsed by the LDC, IDA, and BID, was presented as a living document with a 5-10 year work plan. The Storm Task Force report outlined recommendations including sewer maintenance, digitalization, and a sump pump ordinance, with committees to reconvene to set priorities. The only formal actions were moving into and out of executive session and adjourning, all by unanimous vote.

• Moved into executive session to discuss negotiations (8-0, 1 absent)
• Exited executive session (8-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15pm (8-0, 1 absent)

Green Committee

The Geneva Green Committee is meeting to discuss the upcoming Ontario County landfill closure vote by the Board of Supervisors and the county's post-2029 waste management plans. Special guests Jim Kennedy and John Pruett will answer questions about the transition plan, including who is writing it and their credentials. The committee is also seeking volunteers for recycling and composting receptacles at the Mayor's Tree-lighting ceremony on December 6.

• Discussion of Ontario County landfill closure vote by Board of Supervisors
• Questions about county-wide transition plan and post-2029 plan
• Volunteers needed for recycling/composting/landfill receptacles at Mayor's Tree-lighting ceremony on 12/6/24
• Special guests Jim Kennedy and John Pruett to answer questions

The Geneva Green Committee met with Ontario County Board of Supervisors guests Jim Kennedy and John Pruett to discuss the upcoming Ontario County landfill closure and a December 5, 2024 BOS vote on landfill options. The committee reviewed seven options (A-G) for the landfill's future, including closing it, building waste-to-energy, or county-only use. No formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on discussion and suggestions for next steps, such as the City of Geneva registering as an interested party with DEC and Ontario County.

• Approved October meeting minutes (motion by Marcia Cullen, second by Anne Hoyt)
• Discussed seven landfill future options (A-G) with county guests
• Volunteered members for recycling docents at Mayor's Tree-lighting ceremony (Dec 6)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting held in a town hall format, with no formal action items on the agenda. The council will convene, take roll, and open the floor for discussion before adjourning.

• Town hall format discussion session

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Geneva Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider a single substantive item: a use variance request for 144 Hamilton St. (Tax ID 104.65-1-13) to operate as a boarding house in the MDR zoning district, where that use is not currently allowed. The agenda includes roll call and adjournment, with no other business listed.

• Use variance for 144 Hamilton St. to operate as a boarding house in MDR district
• Public meeting at Public Safety Building, 255 Exchange St., 6:00 PM

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency (IDA) will hold its regular meeting on November 8, 2024, to discuss and potentially endorse the final strategic plan, receive reports on the GEDC (including a winery expansion and tenant activity), and get updates on the OEO property sale process and other matters. The board will also review financial reports and may enter executive session to discuss litigation and real property transactions.

• Finalize and potentially endorse the Strategic Plan
• Report from Webster Properties on GEDC tenants, including Element Winery expansion
• Update on OEO Property Sale Process
• Financial Report for September and October
• Executive session on litigation and real property acquisition/sale/lease

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation (LDC) will hold its monthly meeting to discuss and potentially approve financial and project-related items. Key topics include a recommendation from the Finance Committee to issue an RFP for CD and checking rates, establish new certificates of deposit, and review reports on recent events and marketing efforts. The board may also enter executive session if needed.

• Finance Committee recommends RFP to three banks for CD and checking rates, due 11/15/24
• Proposal to establish a $75,000 6-month CD and a $100,000 12-month CD, breaking current CD (forfeiting ~$114.21 interest)
• Financial report to be approved, showing $119,066.83 in checking and $100,000 in CD as of 9/30/24
• Discussion on marketing interns and Success for Geneva's Children event
• Discussion on murals and art trail

City Council

The Geneva City Council will discuss revising parking ordinances, receive a Q3 financial update, and consider several resolutions including setting public hearings on sewer rate changes, reducing the Planning Board from nine to seven members, a zoning map amendment, a Restore NY grant application, and adoption of the Ontario County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous sessions and public comment.

• Discussion on updating parking ordinances (on-street and lots)
• Resolution to set public hearing on local law amending sewer rates
• First reading of ordinance amending Section 341 (Water and Sewers)
• Resolution to set public hearing on reducing Planning Board from 9 to 7 members
• Resolution to set public hearing on zoning map amendment to increase CB-5

The Geneva City Council approved a resolution supporting a Restore NY grant application for the redevelopment of the vacant DeSales High School at 90 Pulteney Street into 17 market-rate apartments and 4 commercial offices. The council also set public hearings for December 4 on sewer rates, a zoning map amendment to expand the CB-5 zone, and a local law to reduce the Planning Board from nine to seven members. A resolution to set a public hearing on the Planning Board reduction was tabled pending guidance on reducing to five members. The council also adopted the Ontario County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan and reappointed Lowell Dewey to the Industrial Development Agency Board.

• Approved Restore NY application for DeSales High School redevelopment (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Dec 4 on sewer rate local law (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of water rate ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution to set public hearing on Planning Board reduction (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Dec 4 on CB-5 zoning map amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Ontario County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (unanimous)
• Reappointed Lowell Dewey to Industrial Development Agency Board (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of five prior meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on overriding the state property tax cap and to discuss the 2025 budget. No final votes are scheduled on the agenda; the items are for public input and council discussion.

• Public hearing on property tax cap override
• Discussion of 2025 city budget

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency will hold its annual meeting to approve the 2024-25 budget, ratify agency policies, and make officer and committee appointments. The draft budget shows a net deficit of $57,121, with total income of $277,200 and expenses of $334,321. The meeting is largely administrative, with no major development projects or contracts on the agenda.

• Draft 2024-25 budget with $277,200 income and $334,321 expenses, net deficit of $57,121
• Resolution to ratify policies including audit, finance, and governance committee charters
• Appointment of David West as Contracting Officer and PARIS Certifier for FY 2024-25
• Officer and committee appointments to be approved
• Board member forms to be completed

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency approved its 2025 budget and a package of 15 policies, all by unanimous roll call votes. Committee and officer appointments were also approved. The budget discussion included a goal of $250,000 in rental income and a push for higher rents at the GEDC.

• Approved 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved 15 policies including Code of Ethics and Procurement Policy (unanimous)
• Approved committee appointments for Governance, Audit, Finance, Nominating, Marketing, and GEDC committees (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Committee Officers (unanimous)

Shade Tree Committee

The Geneva Shade Tree Committee will review minutes from its September meeting, discuss problem tree removals and updates, and finalize fall 2024 tree planting goals. The committee will also address grant applications for expanding nursery operations and volunteer scheduling.

• Review of minutes from September 19, 2024
• Removal request for 114 N. MAIN ST #3066 Sugar Maple
• Fall 2024 tree planting goals: 15 small/medium and 41 medium/large trees
• Update on grant application for nursery expansion on Crystal St. Garden
• Volunteer day scheduled for nursery work in place of November meeting

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a public hearing and a resolution to authorize the sale of city-owned property at 41 Lake Street to Downtown Winery, LLC, which has leased the property since 2012 and now wishes to exercise its option to purchase. The council will also discuss the 2025 budget. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Public hearing on sale of city-owned property at 41 Lake Street
• Resolution #70-2024 authorizing sale of 41 Lake Street to Downtown Winery, LLC
• 2025 budget discussion

The City Council unanimously approved the sale of city-owned property at 41 Lake Street to Downtown Winery, LLC, for approximately $175,000. The council also voted to remove $10,000 in funding for the Cornell Ag and Food Tech Park. The 2025 budget discussion was held but no final decisions were made.

• Approved sale of 41 Lake Street to Downtown Winery, LLC (unanimous)
• Removed $10,000 from line 6326.410 for Cornell Ag and Food Tech Park (6-2)

Green Committee

The Geneva Green Committee is meeting to discuss updates on various environmental projects, including the Native Plant Sale, Free Stuff Day, and Geneva ReUse. They will also hear a community presentation on the Ontario County Landfill and discuss the BluePrint Air Quality Project, Mayor's Tree Lighting, and Mission Zero. Membership requirements and new inquiries are on the agenda, along with other items such as the Resource Recovery Park, Council Budget, and Zoning Code.

• Discussion of Ontario County Landfill community presentation
• Update on BluePrint Air Quality Project
• Discussion of Council Budget
• Discussion of Zoning Code
• Update on Native Plant Sale and Free Stuff Day

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2025 budget. No other substantive items are on the agenda, and no votes are scheduled.

• 2025 budget discussion

The Geneva City Council voted to add a $75,000 comprehensive plan update to the 2025 budget, funded entirely from fund balance, and approved a resolution to hold a public hearing on overriding the property tax cap. The council also unanimously approved an amendment to increase the income limit for senior citizen property tax exemptions. The meeting included extensive discussion on the 2025 budget, with no final budget adoption.

• Added $75,000 comprehensive plan update to 2025 budget, funded from fund balance (6-3)
• Approved resolution to hold public hearing on property tax cap override on Oct 23 (7-2)
• Amended senior citizen property tax exemption income limit to $26,399.99 (unanimous)
• Agenda amended to add resolutions 69-2024 and 65-2024 (unanimous and 7-3)

Shade Tree Committee

The Geneva Shade Tree Committee is meeting to approve minutes, discuss old business like hosting genevatrees.com on the city website, review 2023-24 tree removals and pruning, and address a request to remove a sugar maple at 114 N. Main St. New business includes forming a relationship with Blueprint Geneva for tree placement outreach, updating the tree nursery, and reviewing the Fall 2024 removal/pruning bid.

• Request for removal of sugar maple at 114 N. MAIN ST #3066
• Review of Fall 2024 tree removal/pruning bid
• Update on Dunkin Donut and Lakefront Tunnel tree planting suggestions
• Developing formal relationship with Blueprint Geneva for tree placement and nursery purchasing
• HWS Day of Service at nursery on October 19th

The committee discussed forming a relationship with Blueprint Geneva for outreach, grants, and account management, but did not vote. Members agreed on the benefits of buying trees from White Oak Nursery, pending conflict-of-interest clarification from the City Attorney. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and planning-focused.

• Approved minutes for April 18 and May 16 meetings unanimously
• Discussed partnering with Blueprint Geneva; no formal vote
• Agreed to seek City Attorney clarification on White Oak Nursery conflict of interest
• Listed 27 trees for removal and 17 for pruning, to be contracted this fall
• Identified 74 empty tree bags for fall planting
• Noted HWS Day of Service set for October 19

Green Committee

The Geneva Green Committee is meeting to discuss the Ontario County Landfill Closure, including a draft report and potential actions such as a City Council resolution and letters to the Board of Supervisors. They will also review a zoning code that restricts natural areas of wildflowers and shrubs, and plan upcoming events like a native plant sale and garden walk.

• Discussion of Ontario County Landfill Closure and draft report
• Review of zoning code § 100-1 limiting wildflower/shrub areas to 10% of lot or 1/10 acre
• Native Plant Sale on Sept 28, 8 AM-1 PM
• Budget presentation on Sept 16 at 7 PM
• E-Waste Recycling Event at landfill on 10/12

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting that begins with an executive session to discuss personnel matters, followed by a public session featuring the 2025 budget presentation. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the main item is the budget presentation.

• Executive session on personnel matters
• 2025 budget presentation

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution #60-2024, the City of Geneva Investment Policy, as required by New York State law. The City Manager and Comptroller presented the proposed 2025 budget, which includes a $22 million operating budget, a tax rate of $13.97 per $1,000, and a levy exceeding the tax cap, requiring an override. The budget also proposes water and sewer rate increases of 1.5% and 2.5% respectively. No vote was taken on the budget; a public hearing is scheduled for October 7.

• Adopted Resolution #60-2024, the City of Geneva Investment Policy (unanimous, 7-2 absent)
• Moved to executive session to discuss personnel matters (unanimous, 6-3 absent)
• Exited executive session (unanimous, 6-3 absent)
• Amended agenda to add investment policy resolution (unanimous, 7-2 absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:02 pm (unanimous, 7-2 absent)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Geneva Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider a use variance application for 144 Hamilton St. (Tax ID 104.65-1-13) to operate as a boarding house in the MDR (Medium Density Residential) zoning district, where such use is not currently permitted. The board will take public input and decide whether to grant the variance.

• Use variance application for 144 Hamilton St. to operate as a boarding house in MDR district
• Public hearing on the variance request

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold a discussion on whether to rezone certain downtown parcels from MDR to CB-5, the city's most flexible zoning district, to allow more uses and higher density. The council will also discuss senior exemption programs and consider resolutions on surplus fire equipment, rules of procedure, and setting a public hearing for the 2025 budget. An executive session is scheduled before the meeting to discuss property or securities matters.

• Discussion on zoning change from MDR to CB-5 for downtown parcels
• Discussion on senior exemption programs
• Resolution to declare surplus fire department equipment
• Resolution to set public hearing for 2025 budget
• Amendment to Resolution 48-2024 on standard work days for elected officials

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Geneva Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review a use variance request for 144 Hamilton Street. The property owner seeks permission to operate a boarding house in the MDR zoning district, where such use is currently prohibited. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Use variance request for 144 Hamilton St to operate as a boarding house in MDR zoning district

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold a special meeting to review an overview of the city marina and discuss senior property tax exemptions. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of marina overview
• Discussion of senior property tax exemptions

Green Committee

The Geneva Green Committee reviews recycling initiatives, hears from guests on landfill closure and land management, and discusses flood mitigation and city milling feedback. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Recycling at events and downtown streets with Catherine Price
• Ontario County Landfill closure status update with John Pruett
• Aug 9th flooding event feedback and rain barrel/garden promotion
• Cornell Ag-Tech campus land management request per Ornithology Lab guidelines
• City milling material recycling confirmation from NYSDOT and local asphalt producer

The Geneva Green Committee met with Catherine Price, Executive Director of the Business Improvement District (BID), to discuss downtown recycling challenges, potential composting trials, and proposed changes to the city's vegetation code. No formal votes were taken; the committee agreed to support BID's budget request and to work on drafting code amendments.

• Approved July meeting minutes (motion by Marcia Cullen, second by Anne Hoyt)
• Agreed to explore a composting test run with Growing Cycle at a future BID event
• Agreed to support BID's $203k budget request to City Council
• Agreed to work with BID on drafting amendments to City Code §100-1 regarding vegetation limits
• Agreed to consider a community garden walk for next year
• Agreed to have Catherine Price draft code changes and send to committee for review

City Council

The Geneva City Council will consider two resolutions: appointing Kate Ott as Local Health Officer and withdrawing/recommencing a foreclosure action. They will also receive the Q2 financial report and a water/sewer capacity overview, plus hear public comment and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution to appoint Kate Ott, RN MPH, as Local Health Officer
• Resolution to withdraw and recommence a foreclosure action
• Quarter Two Financial Report by Comptroller Newcomb
• Water and Sewer Capacity Overview by DPW Director Venuti
• Proclamation remembering Frank Quartaro

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution appointing Kate Ott, RN MPH, as the City's Local Health Officer, continuing a shared services agreement with Ontario County. The Council also unanimously authorized withdrawing and recommencing an in-rem tax foreclosure action to comply with amended state law. Additionally, the Council approved appointments to the Historic Districts Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, and approved the minutes from three prior meetings.

• Approved appointment of Kate Ott as Local Health Officer (unanimous)
• Authorized withdrawal and recommencement of tax foreclosure action (unanimous)
• Appointed Mary Salotti and Victoria Lehman to Historic Districts Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeff Greco and Kyle Olschewske to Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 10, July 18, and July 23 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive agenda item: a discussion of the FLACRA project. No votes or formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of FLACRA project

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss FLACRA's outpatient clinic at 116 Lewis Street, with FLACRA CEO Jennifer Carlson and staff providing an overview of services, budget, and security plans. Council members raised questions about client behavior, methadone treatment, and the building's use variance, but no formal decisions or votes were taken. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:47pm (unanimous, 6-3 absent)

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting on July 18, 2024, primarily to discuss the city's strategic plan. The agenda also includes an executive session for discussions on litigation and personnel matters, which are not open to the public. No formal votes or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Executive session on proposed, pending, or current litigation
• Executive session on medical, financial, credit, or employment history of a person or corporation
• Discussion of the city's strategic plan

Green Committee

The City of Geneva Green Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on various projects, and discuss potential resolutions including a horticulture position at Lakefront, NoMowMay, and a zoning update for residential properties. The agenda includes planning for the fall native plant sale and spending on promotional materials.

• Potential resolution on horticulture position at Lakefront
• Discussion of NoMowMay resolution
• Zoning update for residential properties (10% law)
• Permission to spend funds on posters and card advertisements
• Change of hours for September Native Plant Sale

Planning Board

The Geneva Planning Board will meet to consider a subdivision application for 311 Hamilton St. to separate the McDonald's lot from the plaza, and to discuss amending the fence ordinance. Public comment will be heard.

• Subdivision application for 311 Hamilton St. to subdivide the McDonald's lot from the plaza
• Discussion on amending the fence ordinance

The Geneva Planning Board approved a subdivision application to separate the McDonald's lot from the shopping center plaza at 311 Hamilton St. The board also approved related environmental review actions, declaring no significant adverse impacts. The fence ordinance discussion was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved subdivision application for 311 Hamilton St to create separate McDonald's lot (4-2)
• Approved SEQR classification as unlisted action with Planning Board as lead agency (4-2)
• Approved negative declaration on short environmental assessment form (4-2)
• Opened and closed public hearing with no public comments (4-2)

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024 Consolidated Funding Application and CDBG program, receive updates on the Three+One City investment and the 2025 budget, and consider several resolutions. Key actions include a bond resolution for up to $14,240,000 to finance drinking water plant improvements, a second reading and resolution on the short-term rental ordinance, and a resolution to eliminate the Community Engagement Coordinator position.

• Bond resolution authorizing up to $14,240,000 in serial bonds for the drinking water plant
• Second reading of Short Term Rental Ordinance amending Chapter 15-44 and Chapter 350 Zoning
• Resolution on SEQR for Short Term Rental Ordinance
• Resolution eliminating the position of Community Engagement Coordinator
• Resolution on standard work days for elected officials

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation on the Ontario County Housing Study. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural and informational.

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution #46-2024, accepting high bids for 12 city-owned properties sold at a public auction on June 26, 2024. The properties were acquired through foreclosure of delinquent taxes, and the bids ranged from $1,750 to $129,000. The council also heard a presentation on the Ontario County Housing Needs Assessment, which highlighted housing affordability and availability challenges in Geneva.

• Approved sale of 12 tax-foreclosed properties (unanimous, 6-3 absent)
• Accepted high bid of $129,000 for 165 Washington St
• Accepted high bid of $70,000 for 69 Jefferson Ave
• Accepted high bid of $30,000 for 59 West Ave
• Accepted high bid of $11,000 for 46 Hallenbeck Ave
• Accepted high bid of $7,000 for Katherine Street (Flower City Habitat for Humanity)
• Accepted high bid of $6,000 for 132 N Exchange St
• Accepted high bid of $6,000 for Dixon Ave

Green Committee

The Geneva Green Committee is meeting to discuss updates on Lakefront Park and the Vermiculture Center, as well as waste management and recycling at city events. They will also review a project benefits metric report, the ClimateSmart initiative, a treasury discrepancy, and the timing of future meetings. The agenda includes routine administrative items and no major decisions are expected.

• Lakefront Park updates from Amie Hendrix
• Vermiculture Center update
• Waste management and recycling at city events
• Project Benefits Metric Report
• Treasury update and discrepancy

The Geneva Green Committee held an organizational meeting, electing Julie Coleman as Co-Chair with Anne Hoyt and Pat Wallace as Secretary. Members unanimously adopted a motion to follow Open Meetings laws and another requiring members to attend at least one meeting per quarter. No city budget or policy decisions were made; discussions covered Lakefront Park management, recycling, and ClimateSmart membership.

• Adopted motion to learn and follow Open Meetings laws (unanimous)
• Adopted motion requiring members to attend at least one meeting per quarter (unanimous)
• Elected Julie Coleman as Co-Chair with Anne Hoyt (unanimous)
• Elected Pat Wallace as Secretary (unanimous)

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold a special meeting to change the date of its July regular meeting from July 3 to July 10, 2024. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as roll call and board appointments.

• Resolution 45-2024 changes July Council Meeting from July 3 to July 10, 2024

The City Council unanimously approved moving the July regular meeting from July 3 to July 10 at 4:00 pm. Tammy Luzzi was appointed to the Board of Assessment Review. Council also decided to have seating in the grandstand during the Fireman's Parade on July 6.

• Approved moving July meeting to July 10 at 4:00 pm (unanimous)
• Appointed Tammy Luzzi to Board of Assessment Review (unanimous)
• Decided Council will have grandstand seating at Fireman's Parade on July 6

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency (IDA) will hold its regular monthly meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including approval of a mortgage and sales tax exemption for the DeSales Apartments project. The board will also review financial reports, building repair quotes, and strategic planning updates.

• Vote on DeSales Apartments mortgage and sales tax exemption (project cost ~$5M)
• Approval of May financial report
• Review of sprinkler system quote ($15,200.50) and masonry quote
• Update on GEDC building repairs and tenant activity
• Discussion on strategic plan and upcoming public meeting

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency approved two repair quotes for the GEDC: $15,200.50 for sprinkler system repairs from Colonial Fire Protection Systems, Inc., and $3,800 for masonry work from W.P. Mahoney Enterprises, Inc. The board also approved the May meeting minutes and financial report. Updates were given on the engineering study, tenant activity, strategic plan, and various property projects, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved $15,200.50 sprinkler repair quote from Colonial Fire Protection Systems, Inc.
• Approved $3,800 masonry repair quote from W.P. Mahoney Enterprises, Inc.
• Approved May 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved May financial report

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation will hold its monthly board meeting to discuss the strategic plan, continue priority discussions, and review property sales and housing grant waitlist outreach. The board will also consider approving the May 2024 meeting minutes and the financial report. The agenda includes an executive session and adjournment.

• Update on Strategic Plan (discussion)
• Continue Priorities Discussions, reports from each group (discussion)
• Property Sales, Opportunity for Outreach (discussion)
• Housing Grant Waitlist Outreach (discussion)
• Financial Report (motion to approve)

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed Short Term Rentals ordinance, followed by a resolution on its environmental review. The council will also consider several resolutions, including a drinking water grant application, a Pro Housing Communities pledge, setting a public hearing for grant applications, creating a credit card policy, and continued support for the Welcome Center. The meeting includes proclamations, updates, and public comment.

• Public hearing on Short Term Rentals Ordinance
• Resolution - SEQR for Short Term Rental Ordinance
• Resolution - Authorization for WIAA Drinking Water Grant Application
• Resolution – Support of Pro Housing Communities Pledge
• Resolution – Setting a Public Hearing for 2024 CFA and CDBG Grant Applications

The City Council approved a $250 per bedroom annual fee for short-term rental licenses, with a 5-3 vote (one abstention). The council also approved resolutions supporting a Pro-Housing Communities pledge, authorizing a WIIA drinking water grant application, amending budgets for emergency sewer repairs, and adopting a credit card policy. A public hearing on the short-term rental ordinance was held with no comments.

• Approved $250/bedroom short-term rental license fee (5-3, Brennan abstained)
• Adopted Pro-Housing Communities pledge (6-3)
• Authorized WIIA drinking water grant application (unanimous)
• Amended general and sewer fund budgets for emergency sewer repairs, up to $37,500 each (unanimous)
• Adopted credit card policy for administrative manual (unanimous)
• Supported continued operations of Finger Lakes Welcome Center (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 2024 CFA and CDBG grant applications on July 3 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 10, April 29, May 1, and May 13 meetings (unanimous)

Green Committee

The Geneva Green Committee is discussing several initiatives, including a proposed City Code change to allow rain gardens in front yards, the progress of the Geneva ReUse Systems nonprofit, and maintenance of Lakefront Park. They also reviewed the success of the plant sale and are planning outreach for future events.

• Motion before City Council to change City Code to allow rain gardens in front yards
• Geneva ReUse Systems, Inc. incorporated as 501(c)(3) on 5/15/24; seeking location at old Tops store
• Plant sale income: $520, expenses $36.97, balance $1397.08
• Rain barrel workshop had 27 participants
• Sara Britting nominated and approved as treasurer

The Geneva Green Committee approved Sara Britting as treasurer. The committee also discussed updates on the Lakefront Park, the Geneva ReUse Systems incorporation, and the upcoming City Council motion to allow rain gardens in front yards. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved Sara Britting as treasurer (unanimous)
• Discussed City Council motion to allow rain gardens in front yards (pending)
• Noted Geneva ReUse Systems, Inc. incorporated as 501(c)(3) on 5/15/24
• Agreed to update Green Committee website page
• Encouraged members to write to Council regarding GRRP and Lakefront Park

Shade Tree Committee

The Geneva Shade Tree Committee reviewed tree removals and plantings, discussed membership issues, and planned summer volunteer work sessions. They postponed regular meetings until September and will hold work sessions at the wastewater treatment plant nursery. The committee also discussed Arbor Day outcomes and a staff vacancy.

• Tree removals approved for 99 St. Clair St., 141 North Exchange St., 40 Elmwood, 10 Delancey, 23 Norwood Ave., 115 N. Main, and 114 N Main St.
• Committee will meet for volunteer work sessions on third Thursday mornings at 9AM at the WWTP nursery.
• 60 grafted crabapples can be delivered by Wafler Trees as early as Fall 2024.
• Staff position for coordinating Fall tree planting needs to be refilled after Mark Perry's departure.
• Arbor Day 2024 event was well-attended; leftover Tulip Poplars were planted in the nursery.

The committee voted to postpone all Thursday meetings until September 19, 2024, and instead hold volunteer work sessions on third Thursday mornings at the WWTP. They also discussed tree removals, including adding a sugar maple at 114 N Main St. to the removal list, and noted the need to refill the staff position coordinating fall tree planting.

• Postponed Thursday meetings until September 19, 2024
• Scheduled volunteer work sessions on third Thursday mornings at 9AM at WWTP
• Added 114 N Main St. sugar maple (#3066) to removal list
• Noted need to refill staff position for fall tree planting coordination

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special worksession to discuss proposals from two vendors for operating kayak and watersport rentals on the city's lakefront. The vendors, Seneca Lake Water Rentals & Tours (Finger Lakes Water Adventures) and Seneca Lake Watersport Rentals, have submitted detailed proposals including lease terms, fees, and operational plans. The council will consider these proposals but no final decision is scheduled at this meeting.

• Worksession on kayak vendor proposals
• Proposal from Seneca Lake Water Rentals & Tours (Finger Lakes Water Adventures) for 5-year lease with $250 annual fee
• Proposal from Seneca Lake Watersport Rentals (Sarah Haberstroh) for watersport rental service
• Proposed location: 35 Lakefront Drive, Geneva, NY
• Rental rates proposed at $20/person

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution selecting Woodard Rentals, LLC as the lakefront kayak vendor, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a final contract. The decision followed a worksession where councilors compared proposals from Woodard and Stivers, with staff recommending Woodard for its experience, lease offer, and minimal impact on lake views.

• Approved Woodard Rentals, LLC as lakefront kayak vendor (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate and execute kayak vendor contract

Police Budget Advisory Board

The Police Budget Advisory Board met to onboard new members, elect a chair, and review recent work on improving law enforcement response to mental health calls. Members discussed three models, with guests favoring a co-responder approach. The board plans to meet with police leadership to align recommendations with the budget cycle.

• New members Anthony Noone and BJ Radford joined; Noone elected chair
• Reviewed models: police training, co-responder teams, mobile response teams
• Guests from county and colleges supported co-responder model
• Board to contact Acting Chief Passalacqua and Lt. Eveland about meeting earlier
• April minutes adopted

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency will decide on sales and mortgage tax exemptions for the DeSales apartment renovation project and a YMCA expansion. Members will also review administrative reports, a strategic plan, and approve roof repairs for the Geneva Economic Development Center.

• DeSales apartment renovation: $17,000 mortgage recording tax exemption
• YMCA expansion: $5.2M project with $4.8M funding, seeking mortgage tax exemption
• GEDC roof repair: $13,000 estimate approved
• RFP for engineering analysis: CNS selected under $15,000 budget
• Gateway project proceeds: $200,000 split with LDC

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on two Restore NY grant applications, a presentation on the Q1 financial report and 2025 budget forecast, and a Foundry update. The council will consider resolutions on a short-term rental license fee, a process for city policies, Restore NY applications, a kayak vendor for the lakefront rental project, a 2025 budget with the same tax levy as 2024, and redistricting short-term rental locations. The meeting also includes an executive session for collective negotiations and litigation.

• Resolution adopting license fee for short-term rental license
• Resolution authorizing application for Restore NY – Project #1
• Resolution authorizing application for Restore NY – Project #2
• Resolution to select kayak vendor for lakefront rental project
• Resolution to establish 2025 budget utilizing same tax levy as 2024

The City Council approved two resolutions to submit applications for Round 8 of the Restore NY grant program, covering redevelopment projects at 314 Castle St., 90 Pulteney St., 336 Main St., 17 Seneca St., and 435 Exchange St. The council also adopted a policy for creating and updating city policies, and approved a first reading of a short-term rental ordinance. A resolution to hold the 2025 tax levy at the 2024 level was defeated, and a resolution to restrict short-term rental locations was also defeated.

• Approved Restore NY application 1 for 314 Castle St., 90 Pulteney St., 336 Main St., 17 Seneca St. (unanimous)
• Approved Restore NY application 2 for 435 Exchange St. (unanimous)
• Adopted Policy 01-2024 for revising policies and procedures (8-1)
• Approved first reading of Short Term Rental Ordinance (7-2)
• Established public hearing for Short Term Rental Ordinance on June 5, 2024 (7-2)
• Defeated resolution to hold 2025 tax levy at 2024 level (3-6)
• Defeated resolution to restrict short-term rentals to two sectors (2-6, 1 abstention)
• Tabled resolution to select lakefront kayak vendor (7-2)

City Council

The City Council held a worksession to discuss the Short Term Rental (STR) license fee structure and a potential downtown parking lease, but took no formal votes. The STR ordinance was updated to charge $250 per bedroom, remove special use permits and site plan review, and allow STRs by right. Council members expressed mixed views on limiting STRs to downtown and on leasing parking spaces to a business seeking 50 fleet spots.

• No formal votes taken during worksession
• Discussed STR license fee of $250 per bedroom
• Discussed removing special use permit and site plan review for STRs
• Discussed potential lease of 50 downtown parking spaces to a business
• Council consensus: not in favor of selling or dedicating parking spaces

Shade Tree Committee

The Geneva Shade Tree Committee met to approve prior minutes, discuss tree removals and maintenance, and plan the 2024 Arbor Day tree giveaway. The committee reviewed updates on tree database work, stump grinding, and problem tree species, while addressing resident concerns about newly planted trees. No formal decisions were recorded beyond approving minutes.

• Approved minutes from March 28, 2024 meeting
• Planned Arbor Day 2024 tree giveaway: 30 Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry, 10 White Pine, 20 Tulip Poplar, 20 Red Maple, 10 Paper Birch, 15 Arrowwood Viburnum
• Discussed removal of 6 dead or problematic trees including at 99 St. Clair St., 141 North Exchange St., and 115 N. Main St.
• Addressed concerns about improperly pruned trees on Exchange St. and placement of new tree near Honey Locust at FLCC campus
• Approved volunteer roles for Arbor Day event and HWS Day of Service nursery prep on April 20

The committee approved the March 28th minutes and discussed tree removals, pruning, and monitoring. They finalized Arbor Day 2024 plans, including a tree giveaway and volunteer events. No formal votes were taken on policy items.

• Approved March 28th meeting minutes
• Added 114 N Main St. sugar maple to removal list
• Scheduled Arbor Day tree giveaway for April 20, 2024
• Volunteers assigned for Arbor Day event and nursery prep

Green Committee

The Geneva Green Committee is planning the upcoming Mission Zero event, including logistics, volunteers, and activities. They also discussed the City's withheld payment to the Business Improvement District (BID) and a dispute over unauthorized plantings at Lakefront Park.

• City Council approved transferring BID funds from 2023 to 2024 budget
• Volunteer destroyed plantings at Lakefront Park; committee will mediate between Joe Venuti and Jill Byington
• Jim Engle hired to manage medians and invasives without glyphosate
• Jacob Fox received grant for compost bins for residents
• Native Plant Sale scheduled for May 18; rain garden workshop planned for May 28

City Council

The Geneva City Council held a special meeting on April 15, 2024, to appoint a new City Clerk. The meeting was procedural with no substantive decisions beyond this appointment.

• Resolution appointing City Clerk

The City Council held a special meeting and unanimously reappointed Nicole Tillotson as City Clerk. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Reappointed Nicole Tillotson as City Clerk (unanimous, 6-2 absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:25pm (unanimous, 6-2 absent)

Planning Board

The Geneva Planning Board will meet on April 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. to hear public comment and decide on two items: a special use permit for ground-mounted solar panels at 150 Jay St and a site plan review update for an apartment conversion at 90 Pulteney St.

• Special Use Permit for 150 Jay St to install ground-mounted solar panels
• Site Plan Review update for 90 Pulteney St (DeSales High School) apartment conversion by Massa Construction

The Geneva Planning Board approved a special use permit for ground-mounted solar panels at 150 Jay St, along with a negative environmental determination. It also extended the building permit for the DeSales High School apartment conversion at 90 Pulteney St by 120 days. Both actions were approved unanimously (5-2).

• Approved special use permit for solar panels at 150 Jay St (5-2)
• Approved negative SEQR determination for solar project (5-2)
• Extended building permit for 90 Pulteney St apartment conversion by 120 days (5-2)
• Approved minutes from March 4 and March 18 meetings (5-2)

City Council

The Geneva City Council held a work session to discuss short-term rental (STR) license fees and potential ordinance changes. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion only. Staff will use the feedback to draft ordinance changes, including fee structures, parking and noise regulations, and license revocation procedures.

• No formal decisions made; work session only
• Discussed using RentalScape software to track STRs (92 properties, $2.2M host revenue)
• Staff to draft ordinance changes based on council feedback
• Adjourned at 7:23 PM (unanimous)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency will hold its regular monthly board meeting on April 5, 2024. The board will discuss the DeSales Apartments project, including a proposed resolution to schedule a public hearing and declare lead agency for SEQR, and will hear a presentation from the developer. They will also discuss the YMCA application, review administrative reports, and consider nominating committee recommendations. The agenda includes a detailed financial breakdown for the DeSales project, totaling $5,488,807 in construction costs.

• DeSales Apartments: resolution to schedule public hearing and declare lead agency for SEQR
• YMCA application discussion and developer presentation
• Nominating Committee recommendations: resolution to recommend 2 applicants to City Council
• GEDC roof repair estimate review and RFP for engineering analysis
• Director's report: Gateway closing, Restore NY applications, Diner progress

City Council

The Geneva City Council will convene a special meeting with a closed executive session to discuss personnel-related matters, including appointments, discipline, or collective negotiations. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

The Geneva City Council met in special session and immediately moved into executive session to discuss personnel and collective negotiations. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned after the executive session.

• Moved to executive session to discuss personnel and collective negotiations (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including adopting a license fee for short-term rentals and declaring a water treatment plant project a Type II action. They will also consider a negative declaration of environmental significance for the Geneva Rail Trail project from Clark to Genesee. The agenda includes presentations on a WIAA grant and ATAD expansion, a wine and grape report, and a Foundry update, along with approval of multiple meeting minutes.

• Resolution adopting license fee for short-term rental license
• Resolution declaring Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project a Type II action
• Resolution negative declaration of environmental significance for Geneva Rail Trail project (Clark to Genesee)
• Proclamation for Hobart Hockey Team
• Presentations on WIAA grant and ATAD expansion, and Wine and Grape Report

The Geneva City Council tabled a resolution that would have set a $1,000 per-property annual fee for short-term rental licenses, after an amendment to reduce the fee to $200 was defeated. The council also approved several other items, including a $14,901.29 budget amendment to reimburse the Business Improvement District for late-submitted 2023 expenses, a water treatment plant improvement project as a Type II action, a negative environmental declaration for the rail trail project, and a resolution urging the state to increase AIM funding. The meeting included presentations on the ATAD expansion at the wastewater treatment plant and the local wine industry.

• Tabled short-term rental license fee resolution (unanimous)
• Defeated amendment to reduce STR fee to $200 (3-5)
• Approved $14,901.29 budget amendment for BID reimbursement (unanimous)
• Declared Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project a Type II action (unanimous)
• Issued negative environmental declaration for Geneva Rail Trail Project (unanimous)
• Approved employment separation agreement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution urging state to increase AIM funding (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to boards and commissions (unanimous)

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation board will hold its monthly meeting to approve February minutes and financial reports, and to brainstorm and gather information on a strategic plan. The agenda also includes an executive session and adjournment. Financial statements show a net operating loss of $26,882.07 for the period January 1 to March 25, 2024.

• Motion to approve February 2024 minutes
• Motion to approve financial reports
• Strategic plan brainstorming and information gathering
• Executive session
• Financial report shows net operating income of -$26,882.07

City Council

This is a special council meeting consisting almost entirely of an executive session to discuss personnel matters such as appointment, employment, or discipline. No public decisions or votes are on the agenda; the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Executive session on personnel matters (appointment, employment, discipline)

City Council

The Geneva City Council will convene a special meeting with a closed session to discuss personnel-related matters under state law. No public votes or decisions are scheduled for this procedural session.

• Executive session for personnel and collective negotiations per Civil Service Law Article 14

The Geneva City Council held a special meeting on March 20, 2024, and unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel and collective negotiations. The council exited executive session and adjourned without taking any public substantive decisions.

• Moved to executive session at 5:19pm (unanimous)
• Exited executive session at 7:32pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:33pm (unanimous)

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold a special meeting with a closed executive session to discuss personnel-related matters. The public portion includes routine procedural items like roll call and pledge of allegiance.

• Executive session to discuss appointment, employment, or discipline of a particular person or corporation

The Geneva City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, then exited and adjourned without any public substantive decisions. No formal actions were taken on legislation, contracts, or policy.

• Moved to executive session at 5:18 PM to discuss personnel matters (6-0, 1 absent)
• Exited executive session at 6:23 PM (7-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:24 PM (7-0, 1 absent)

Planning Board

The Geneva Planning Board will meet to consider a Special Use Permit for a short-term rental at 290 Washington St and to continue site plan and architectural review for a proposed Dunkin Donuts at the corner of North & Exchange St. Public comment will be heard.

• Special Use Permit for short-term rental at 290 Washington St
• Continued site plan and architectural review for proposed Dunkin Donuts at North & Exchange St

The Geneva Planning Board approved the site plan and architectural review for a proposed Dunkin' Donuts at 15 East North Street, with conditions including a 90-day building permit limit. The board also approved a negative declaration under SEQR, determining no significant environmental impacts. The votes were 5-2 with one abstention for both the SEQR and site plan approvals, with members King and Cochran dissenting and Nenneau abstaining.

• Approved SEQR negative declaration for Dunkin' Donuts (5-2, 1 abstention)
• Approved site plan and architectural review for Dunkin' Donuts at 15 East North St (5-2, 1 abstention)
• Classified action as unlisted under SEQR and declared Planning Board lead agency (5-1, 1 abstention, 1 nay)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency will convene at 8:30 a.m. on March 12, 2024, at 200 Lehigh St. The published agenda contains only routine procedural actions: roll call, an executive session, and adjournment motions. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Industrial Development Agency held a special meeting to approve minutes, financial statements, and a contract extension for the Gateway Parcel sale. The board authorized the executive director to amend the sale contract, moving the closing date to 45 days from the meeting date in exchange for a $10,000 nonrefundable deposit. They also discussed the approval process, noting the Planning Board tabled approval and is expected to vote on March 19.

• Approved February minutes and financial statement unanimously
• Authorized contract amendment for Gateway Parcel with $10,000 nonrefundable deposit
• Closing date moved to 45 days from February 7, 2024
• Planning Board tabled approval; next meeting March 19 expected to pass

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The City of Geneva Industrial Development Agency is holding a routine meeting with agenda items limited to call to order, an executive session, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed; the meeting appears procedural.

• Executive session
• Quorum confirmation with listed board members

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting convened solely for a retreat worksession. The agenda contains no specific action items, resolutions, or public hearings; it is limited to a call to order, pledge, roll call, and the worksession itself before adjournment.

• Retreat worksession

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency (IDA) will hold its regular monthly board meeting on March 8, 2024, at 8:30 am in City Hall's 2nd floor conference room, with Zoom and YouTube livestream options. The agenda includes approving February minutes and the January/February financial report, receiving updates on projects like Gateway, BOA, DeSales Apartments, and Lake's Edge, and discussing the mission statement, a Geneva BID presentation, and a GEDC RFP response review. The board will also consider scheduling interviews for a board member appointment and may enter executive session for contract negotiations.

• Review of mission statement and goals
• Geneva BID presentation
• GEDC RFP response review and appointment of review committee
• City Econ Dev Strategic Plan RFP status update
• Board member appointment - schedule interviews/nominating committee

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation holds its monthly board meeting to discuss board performance survey results, review state funding applications for Restore NY and New York Main Streets programs, and receive updates on projects like the Castle Street Tunnel mural. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Review of board performance survey results
• Discussion of 2024 Restore NY and New York Main Streets grant applications
• Castle Street Tunnel mural status update
• Potential contract negotiations and property sale in executive session

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 6, 2024, starting with an executive session on real property sale and contract negotiations. The agenda includes presentations on property reassessment and 2023 finances, followed by votes on several resolutions: creating paddlecraft storage and rental programs at Seneca Lakefront, selling city-owned real property, adjusting the police budget, correcting Police Budget Advisory Board bylaws, increasing AIM funding, adopting a short-term rental license fee, amending the 2024 budget for solar eclipse expenses, and ratifying a labor agreement with CSEA. The council will also consider minutes from the February 7 meeting and hear public comment.

• Resolution to create paddlecraft storage program at Seneca Lakefront
• Resolution to create paddlecraft rental vendor test program at Seneca Lakefront
• Resolution approving sale of city-owned real property
• Resolution adopting license fee for short-term rental license
• Resolution ratifying labor agreement with CSEA Municipal Employees Unit

Police Budget Advisory Board

The Geneva Police Budget Advisory Board is preparing budget recommendations for the Geneva Police Department, focusing on a co-responder model for mental health calls, a behavioral intervention team, and a community engagement position. The board discussed timelines and next steps, including inviting experts to future meetings. The agenda also included routine administrative actions such as approving minutes and electing officers.

• Approved December 2023, January and February 2024 minutes; no November 2023 minutes recorded
• Elected Amaris Elliott-Engel as secretary and Andrew Spink as chair
• Discussed recommending a co-responder model for mental health calls
• Discussed recommending a behavioral intervention team (BIT) and community engagement position
• Noted $500 for marketing materials for community engagement

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously approved a subdivision application for 33 Forge Ave, creating a 5-acre parcel for sale and retaining 12 acres, with a negative environmental declaration. The board tabled the site plan review for a proposed Dunkin Donuts at North & Exchange St until March 18, 2024, citing concerns about traffic data and zoning compliance.

• Approved subdivision at 33 Forge Ave (4-2, excused)
• Declared unlisted action under SEQR and lead agency (4-2, excused)
• Approved negative environmental determination (4-2)
• Tabled Dunkin Donuts site plan review until March 18, 2024
• Approved minutes from November 20, 2023 (5-1, excused)

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting for a retreat worksession. The agenda includes only procedural items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Special council meeting at Geneva Housing Authority, 41 Lewis Street
• Retreat worksession scheduled

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting consisting solely of an executive session. The session covers collective negotiations and personnel matters, which are legally permitted to be discussed privately. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Executive session for collective negotiations under civil service law
• Executive session for personnel matters including appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal

Police Budget Advisory Board

The Geneva Police Budget Advisory Board discussed expanding mental health services within the Geneva Police Department, focusing on models like co-response teams and crisis intervention training. Acting Police Chief Ronald Eveland expressed support for adding a social worker and noted the department's current reactive approach to mental health calls. The board also heard from Elyse Nepa, a guest with expertise in public safety and mental health, who recommended a co-response model and annual training. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily a discussion.

• Discussed three models for mental health services: officer-only, co-response, and mental health worker-only
• Eveland noted GPD has 34 officers, fully staffed, but prefers 36; one officer on mental health leave, one on light duty, four in academy
• Eveland reported 154 mental health calls per year, calling that number 'light'
• Discussed potential addition of a social worker to GPD
• Mentioned Ontario County's behavioral intervention team, with GPD SRO Randy Grenier as a member

Shade Tree Committee

The City of Geneva Shade Tree Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, review 2023 tree work, and decide on the removal of several specific problem trees across the city. The committee will also plan Arbor Day 2024, including ordering trees for a giveaway and nursery, and select a new council liaison.

• Remove Norway Maple at 99 St. Clair St. (tree #7694, 26" dia.)
• Remove Callery Pear at 141 North Exchange St. (tree #9523)
• Remove dead ash at 43 Oak St.; keep Green Ash at 39 North Main St. (tree #2254) with EAB injection treatments
• Remove dead hawthorns at 40 Elmwood and 10 Delancey, dead 'Snow Goose' cherry at 115 N. Main
• Plan Arbor Day 2024 giveaway and tree ordering; address missing trees at 5&20 median

Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Geneva Industrial Development Agency will discuss its mission statement, consider appointing a board member to review RFPs for a City Economic Development Strategic Plan, and discuss appointing a new board member. The board will also vote on the City's 2024 staffing contract for administrative support. An executive session is scheduled for litigation discussions.

• Motion to approve City 2024 Staffing Contract (flat fee $25,000)
• Discussion on appointing board member to review RFPs for Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Discussion on appointing new board member
• Review of IDA Mission Statement
• Executive session for litigation discussions

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding its regular meeting on February 7, 2024, starting with an executive session on collective bargaining and a personal matter. The main agenda includes a proclamation for Black History Month, updates on the foundry and county matters, and consideration of meeting minutes. Under new business, the council will discuss and potentially vote on 12 resolutions, including declaring city equipment surplus, accepting a grant for the Recreational Trails Program, declaring the Geneva Lake Tunnel Enhancement Project a Type 2 action under SEQR, adopting an ADA complaint process, appointing a Climate Smart Communities Task Force, increasing the septage discharge fee, correcting the 2024 budget for hauler fees, amending the budget for ratified contract changes, approving a contract for Three+One services, and approving amendments to the GTCMHIC agreement. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Resolution increasing septage discharge fee and amending 2024 fee schedule
• Resolution authorizing grant agreement for Recreational Trails Program project (#239200)
• Resolution declaring Geneva Lake Tunnel Enhancement Project a Type 2 action under SEQR
• Resolution adopting ADA complaint process and policy
• Resolution appointing Climate Smart Communities Task Force and Coordinator

City Council

The Geneva City Council will hold a special meeting with a closed-door executive session to discuss a personnel matter. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

City Council

The Geneva City Council is holding a special meeting on January 22, 2024, at City Hall. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss a personnel matter; no other business is listed. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment.

• Executive session on a personnel matter

Shade Tree Committee

The City of Geneva Shade Tree Committee will review 2023 tree work and decide on specific tree removals and pruning. The agenda lists several trees for removal due to poor health, including a Norway maple, Callery pear, dead ash, and others, while one green ash will be kept and treated for emerald ash borer.

• Remove Norway Maple at 99 St. Clair St. (tree #7694, 26" dia.)
• Remove Callery Pear at 141 North Exchange St. (tree #9523)
• Keep and treat Green Ash at 39 North Main St. (tree #2254) with EAB injections
• Remove dead ash at 43 Oak St. and dead cherry at 115 N. Main
• Remove dead hawthorns at 40 Elmwood and 10 Delancey

Green Committee

This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes may be reviewed. The agenda is purely procedural with no items to decide or discuss.

Police Budget Advisory Board

The Geneva Police Budget Advisory Board discussed the 2024 budget, which increased from $3.3 million to $3.8 million primarily due to contractual pay raises. The board also explored mental health response strategies, including shared services, co-responder teams, and officer training, while noting gaps in data and resource utilization.

• 2024 budget increased to $3.8 million from $3.3 million due to contractual pay raises
• $28,000 expected from auction of old police vehicle
• 154 mental health calls reported in Geneva in 2022 (DCJS study)
• $36,000 allocated for officer training, including mental health and academy costs
• Discussion on shared mental health services with neighboring counties

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation will hold its monthly meeting on January 3, 2024, to approve minutes and financial reports, and to vote on two 2024 contracts: one with the City of Geneva for administration and one with MRB Group for advisory services. The board will also receive project updates and may enter executive session if needed.

• Motion to approve City of Geneva 2024 Administration Contract
• Motion to approve MRB 2024 Service Contract
• Motion to approve November and December 2023 financial reports
• Motion to approve November 2023 meeting minutes
• Executive session if needed

Local Development Corporation (LDC)

The Geneva Local Development Corporation is holding its annual meeting to handle routine administrative business: approving the financial report, board member nominations, committee appointments, and 2024 policies. The board will also complete self-evaluations and fiduciary/conflict of interest forms. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major projects or contracts discussed.

• Motion to approve annual financial report showing total assets of $209,614.05 and net income of -$25,901.09 for 2023
• Motion to approve board member nominations (two seats vacant: Downtown Representative and Public/Neighborhood Leader)
• Motion to approve 2024 LDC policies, including Code of Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Procurement Policy
• Resolution to appoint David West as Executive Director, Contracting Officer, and Authorized PARIS Representative for 2024
• Board to complete self-evaluations and fiduciary acknowledgment/conflict of interest forms