October 24th, Committee of the Whole -City Council Meeting

Geneseo City Council
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 – 6:00 pm

By Dalcon DeMaranville
Geneseo Current

Removing the Bloat

• The City Council approved Zoning and Land Vacation Ordinances, taking the final steps to approve a 29 unit condominium district on the north side of Olivia Drive, being developed by WCKJJ, LLC.
• The City Council heard a proposed tax levy increase of 4.99% for fiscal year 2024. Finance Director Jamie Matthews pointed out the City of Geneseo is only 12.1% of resident property tax bills.
• Kelly Wolf a consultant from the Henry County Tourism Bureau (HCTB) gave a presentation. Geneseo’s portion of funding the proposed HCTB structure would be $5,000 per year with a three-year commitment. The City Council would reevaluate funding after the initial three-year term.
• The Windy Point Observation Area sign will be replaced. The original sign was blown over during the wind storm in April. The city has received an insurance payment for funding the new sign.