The Public Works Department’s primary objective during the winter storm season is to perform snow and control operations on the city’s street system during adverse weather conditions. The city cannot guarantee the streets will be free of all snow and ice during the winter season but with the cooperation and assistance of residents, the Public Works crews will be able to maximize effectiveness of snow and ice operations. The City of Geneva encourages all residents to clear snow and ice from sidewalks adjacent to their property. It fosters a sense of community and directly helps students, walkers, joggers, commuters, shoppers and other pedestrians to travel safely.

When road conditions become hazardous and snow and ice control procedures are required, streets that are posted as “SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTES” are cleared of snow and ice first. These routes are streets that have a high volume of traffic, higher speed limits. They are posted with red, white and blue “SNOW ROUTE” signs. Parking on all snow routes is prohibited when there is a snowfall of 2" or more.

Once snow emergency routes have been cleared, plows will then plow snow and ice from the secondary streets. Secondary streets include all alleys, cul-de-sacs and dead ends. Parking is prohibited on secondary streets when there is a snowfall of 3" or more.

During a major snowstorm, secondary streets will receive one pass each way to provide access for residents and emergency vehicles. This phase will continue until the snowfall has ended at which time all streets, cul-de-sacs, alleys and dead ends will be plowed of snow curb to curb.

When snowfall is less than 1", and plowing operations are not necessary, salt will be lightly applied to snow emergency routes, schools, hills, curves and intersections that have stop signs. Due to the limited availability of salt materials forecast for this season, deicing applications must be modified to ensure there is enough material to last through the entire winter season.

Program information and updates can be obtained at geneva.il.us and at the Geneva Public Works Department at 630-232-1501.

City forms Economic Development Commission

The City of Geneva has created an Economic Development Commission (EDC). The role of an EDC is to understand the needs of business so that their viewpoint can be taken into consideration as public policy is developed. An effective Economic Development Commission is comprised of community leaders able to ascertain and distill opinions from business across a wide range of industries, and also willing to leverage resources to help the community achieve its long term economic vision. The Commission is charged with providing recommendation to the Council on business-climate related policies; Commissioners will assist in economic development activities such as business retention and recruitment.

Commissioners hold staggered term limits with a maximum of two terms, and meet at least quarterly. Members represent a wide range of industry sectors and geographic locations within Geneva. In selecting members for the commission, consideration is given to sectors including, but not limited to: banking, building trades, health care, industrial, retail, real estate and real estate development, tourism/hospitality, and workforce development/education.

Geneva Economic Development Commissioners:

Tom Burgess, Burgess Commercial Real Estate
David Gemellaro, Peacock Engineering
Brain Kay, George Kay Landscaping
Scott Lebin, Lebin Financial Management
Robert E. Mann, Attorney
Patrick Neary, Wildwood Restaurant
Dave Quillen, Waubonsee Community College
Paul Ruby, Herrington Inn and Spa
Thomas Wright, Delnor Hospital