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FY 2024 audit presented as mayor outlines industrial park financing, water leaks and infrastructure projects
Summary
Amanda Hines of Aldridge Borden reviewed the city's FY 2024 audit; Mayor Hayes briefed the council on industrial park financing, airport paving, a street resurfacing plan and efforts to identify and explain recent water system leaks. Council Member Sarah Tinsley requested a grant workshop and said she is pursuing funding for pipe repairs in her district.
Amanda Hines, a certified public accountant with Aldridge Borden, presented and reviewed Geneva's fiscal year 2024 audit at the city council's Jan. 5 meeting. The transcript excerpt records the presentation but does not include audit findings or recommendations in detail.
Mayor Hayes used his report to update the council on several capital and economic-development topics: financing options for the industrial park, plans for airport paving and Airport FBO matters, a planned street resurfacing project and an explanation of leaks in the city's water system. He also noted that several businesses have expressed interest in locating in Geneva.
Council Member Sarah Tinsley requested a workshop to review an industrial park grant so council and staff can better understand grant terms and next steps. Tinsley said pipe issues in her district motivate her to pursue grant opportunities for repairs; she also commended the volunteer fire department and requested formation of a committee to review outdated city ordinances. Tinsley asked for volunteers and donors to help address a stray-cat problem the city has identified and said a group is working to trap, relocate and spay/neuter animals.
Police Chief Mock reported on two candidates for hire, said the department is applying for a Firehouse Subs public-safety grant to buy level-3 ballistic vests, and provided a year-end activity summary. Fire Chief Latimer and Rescue Director Creamer each gave year-end reports; Creamer said the new transport van has produced about $800 in gasoline savings. Street and Sanitation Superintendent Brewer reported on sign replacement work and culvert replacements.
The transcript excerpt does not include detailed audit conclusions, exact financing terms for the industrial park or timelines for the projects discussed. Staff follow-up items recorded in the meeting include arranging the grant workshop requested by Council Member Tinsley and coordinating implementation steps for the projects Mayor Hayes described.
