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Geneva rolls out yard‑waste pickup, DORA signage; street staff report North Avenue reopened and Arbor Day tree planted
Summary
City staff described a new curbside yard‑waste program, updates on North Avenue road reopening, progress on DORA boundary signage and merchant decals, and an Arbor Day tree planting; a resident asked the council to inspect a growing hole near Assumption Church.
City Manager Mister Burkett and street department staff updated the City of Geneva City Council on May 12 about several public‑works items, including a new yard‑waste pickup program, the status of North Avenue, the rollout of Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area boundary signs and decals for participating merchants, and a recent Arbor Day tree planting.
Mister Burkett said the yard‑waste program began the day of the meeting and will pick up yard waste bags curbside on the second and fourth Monday of each month from May through October. He explained acceptable materials include grass clippings, leaves and small twigs, and that crews will not collect bags that contain prohibited items such as plastic pots.
Mike Kovacic, identified as the street superintendent, was introduced as overseeing the program. The council asked residents to follow bagging rules so pickups are not delayed for contamination.
On North Avenue, staff said the road—previously closed because of severe winter damage—had barricades removed and was reopened as of the prior Friday, but officials cautioned the street remains a gravel road that will require ongoing maintenance. Mister Burkett said the low population density in the area has made it difficult to secure grants for full reconstruction and that any long‑term road reconstruction would require building a proper foundation before paving.
Council members described the city’s DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) boundary signage and merchant decals distributed to participating businesses. Mister Burkett said blue or green decals identify participating merchants and red decals mark merchants that are not participating; the city posted boundary signs and online maps to help patrons determine where DORA cups are allowed.
A member of the Shade Tree Commission said volunteers and the city arborist planted a tree for Arbor Day and the Shade Tree Commission will water it through September in coordination with the arborist.
During the second citizens portion, resident Leila Fowler of Swan Street asked the council to inspect a hole near Assumption Church that she said is growing worse; staff said they would investigate the location.
The council also postponed consideration of a new liquor license for Saybrook Strategies to the next meeting so members and the public can review the establishment.
