Regular Council Meeting October 10th, 2023 - Removing the Bloat

By Dalcon DeMaranville
Geneseo Current

Removing the Bloat

• Power Plant equipment install has been completed
• A new test well drilling for a 5th well in Geneseo has yielded successful results. The well will aid with water supply to the city. The City Engineer and City Staff have started the design process for engineering services for a future 6th well and water treatment plant and elevated storage facility.
• On Monday, October 16, the 2nd Street and Oakwood water main project is scheduled to begin replacing a very old and problematic main that has had numerous breaks over the past two years.
• Council adopted an ordinance which will raise current sewer rates by 6% for year 2024.

September 26 - City Council Meeting

By Dalcon DeMaranville
Geneseo Current

Removing the Bloat

• Election forms are available for pickup at City Hall
• Debut of new Geneseo Commercials: Distributed October 15 – December 15
• Appointment of Jeffrey Lang to Police Commission
• Proposal to removal of brush and sucker trees along Poppy Garden Road to clean area around transmission lines.
• Police has requested funding to upgrade police in-squad cameras
• Conditional real estate purchase and sale agreement of Olivia Drive ground to WCKJJ.LLC
• Condominium development on 3.99 acres of Olivia Drive for 29 new individual housing units
• Proposed a 4% sewer increase for 2024
• Independent rate study of all utilities going forward for 2025 and beyond

You can find the agenda in it’s entirety here: https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/45908/?printPdf=true

Geneseo Chamber marks Chamber of Commerce Week with Four Ribbon Cuttings

The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce celebrated Chamber of Commerce Week 2023 with four ribbon cuttings at local businesses in Geneseo. Chamber of Commerce Week in Illinois is promoted at the Illinois Chamber and the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (IACCE), highlighting the role chambers of commerce play in communities across Illinois. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker also issued a Gubernatorial Proclamation, declaring the week of September 10-16, 2023 to be Chamber of Commerce week in Illinois.

 Ribbon Cuttings at Geneseo businesses were celebrated at the following locations:

• UpLoved – 780 S. Chicago St.

• Erdman Construction – 105 S. Chicago St. #2

• Jenna Eden Designs – 137 S. State St. #335

• Hertz Farm Management – 613 E. Ogden Ave.

“Chambers of Commerce play an important role in communities across Illinois.” said Zack Sullivan, Executive Director of the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce. “Imagine Geneseo without a Chamber of Commerce. No events like Christmas Walk or Music Fest, no promotion of the community, and no stories to tell to get people excited about Geneseo. Our Chamber in Geneseo tells the story of Geneseo – celebrating our successes, promoting our community events, and putting a spotlight on our small business community so it can continue to shine. The Geneseo Chamber is grateful and fortunate to have so much support from the Geneseo business community. The magic does not happen without the support of our member businesses. We work hard to provide tangible benefits to our members, and I think the community sees that.”

 For more information joining about the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce or upcoming community events, please email geneseo@geneseo.org or call 309-944-2686.

GENESEO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2023 State Street Market

Small Town Hosts a Destination Fall Tradition for Midwesterners
EVENT DATE: 10/7/2023
State Street Market Geneseo

Geneseo, IL- The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you into town on October 7th for State Street Market Geneseo. A day of shopping, food, live music, libations, and more! A curated list of over 60 vendors and mobile boutiques will be set up down historic State Street from 10am-5pm. Shop vintage, handmade, and handpicked goods from all over the Midwest region.

Make a day of it! Enjoy excellent shopping and dining city-wide all day long. This year you can expect to see many of past market vendors returning alongside some new names setting up for their very first market. This is a great day to make Geneseo, IL a shopping and dining destination. Geneseo is conveniently located in the heart of the Midwest on Interstate 80 and is easily accessible by Interstate 80; Interstate 280; and Interstate 74.

Live music and Fun! Right at the center of State Street Market you will find LIVE MUSIC happening the entire market time. Local musicians John Puentes and Scott McAvoy will perform at State Street Market from 10am-1:30pm and Zack Fedor will take the hayrack stage from 1:30pm-5pm for his first State Street Market. Food trucks will be setup for market guests and picnic tables and blankets will be spread out for a safe and fun outdoor dining experience.

For more information about the 2023 event, follow State Street Market Geneseo on Facebook and Instagram: @statestreetmarketgeneseo #statestreetmarketgeneseo

Questions? For more information, call the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce at 309-944-2686 or via email at geneseo@geneseo.org.