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Geneva, a second class city, has a mayor-council form of government. The mayor and city council members are elected for four-year terms. The City Clerk-Treasurer, Attorney, and City Administrator are one-year appointed positions. The six council members are elected from three wards: two members in each ward. Each ward elects one member every two years. Council meetings are held the first and third Monday of every month at 7 pm at the City Council chambers located at 167 South 10th Street in Geneva. For further information, call the Geneva City Office at 402-759-3109 or email us at bwhitley@cityofgeneva.org.
2011
Official
City Directory
Geneva, Nebraska
Mayor ………………………..Rodney Norrie
President of Council……….....Tom Ortgies
City Administrator…………....Kyle Svec
City Clerk/Treasurer ………....Barbara J. Whitley
Deputy City Clerk………….....Dorene Sattler
GAE Director ……...............…Valerie Turner
City Attorney………………....Joseph Bixby
City Physician ………..……....Dr. John Jacobsen
Fire Chief …………………....Steve Yates
Assistant Fire Chief………......Larry Wollenburg
Director of Public Works….....Kyle Svec
Street Commissioner………....Kyle Svec
Street Superintendent………....Elmer Hessheimer
ADA & Safety Coordinator…..Kyle Svec
Emergency Manager Coordinator ......Larry Wollenburg
Council Members
First Ward
Delton Myers Steve Sadd
Second Ward
Tom Ortgies Carolyn Ackermann
Third Ward
John Westfall Chuck Udell
Standing Committees
Finance-License-Insurance
Tom Ortgies, Chairperson
Delton Myers, Steve Sadd
Streets-Alleys-Landfill
Delton Myers, Chairperson
Carolyn Ackermann, Chuck Udell
Lights-Gas-Telephone
Chuck Udell, Chairperson
John Westfall, Carolyn Ackermann
Water-Fire-Sewer
John Westfall, Chairperson
Tom Ortgies, Delton Myers
Zoning-Building-Parks
Steve Sadd, Chairperson
Chuck Udell, John Westfall
Community Betterment Committee
Carolyn Ackermann, Chairperson
Tom Ortgies, Steve Sadd
Safety Committee
Rodney Norrie, Mayor
Delton Myers, Council President
Joe Knoche
Larry Wollenburg
G.A.E. Department Board
Geneva City Council, Delton Myers
Members at Large
Sylvia Jividen, Christin Lovegrove, Eric Williams
School Superintendent, Mark Norvell
Sales Tax Program Administrator
Larry Cerny
Sales Tax Loan Committee
Exp.
John Edgecombe……………....12
Richard Mueller……….………13
Allan Jefferson………………...13
Dr. John Jacobsen……………..14
Bill Kleinschmidt……………..14
Sales Tax Citizen Advisory Review Committee
Exp.
Nathan Jacobson…………….....12
Gary Dick, Chairperson……......12
Lawrence Lentfer ………….......13
Patrick Fairbanks …………......13
Don R Miller………………......14
Sherri Nun ..……………….......14
John Wilkins................................15
Advisory Board
Community Redevelopment Authority
Exp.
Jim Donovan………….…….....12
Melvin Taylor……….………....12
Bryan Dohrman……………......12
Terry Domeier.............................13
Dr. Jason Bespalec......................13
Board Of Health
Rodney Norrie, Mayor
Tom Ortgies, Council President
Dr John Jacobsen, City Physician
Sheriff Burgess
Board of Appeals
Tom Biegert
Mike Taylor
Jim Matejka
Commission On Aging
Exp.
Carl Conley…………….…....12
Joan Higel ………………......12
Charles Brabec……………....13
Darrel Hughes ……………....13
Ruth Sorge...............................14
Homer Brauning......................14
Board Of Adjusters
Exp.
Betty Roe……………………...12
Rex Steinacher………………...12
Maurice Hafer…………………13
Doug Gergen...............................14
Glenn Loontjer............................14
Library Board
Exp.
Lareen Anderson ………............12
Deb Yates ………………….......13
Debbie Bullock ..………….........13
Stanley Meyer……………..........14
Sharon Miller...............................15
Planning Commission
Exp.
Jerri Daniels ……………............12
Sara Reinsch …….........................12
Mike Haumont …………….........12
Dean Waldron……………...........13
Don Jividen………………...........13
Norm Girmus……………............13
Patrick Rasmussen.........................14
Kevin Parde....................................14
Shaun Farmer.................................14
View CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. To view past minutes, contact the City Clerk by email at bwhitley@cityofgeneva.org or by phone at (402) 759-3109.
The Geneva City Offices are open Monday thu Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. The Administration Department can be reached at (402) 759-3109.
Rodney Norrie - Mayor
Kyle Svec
City AdministratorBarbara Whitley
City Clerk-TreasurerDorene Sattler
Deputy City ClerkValerie Turner
Geneva Activities & Education Director
The City of Geneva water system is supplied by five wells having an average water level of 100 feet. The system has a combined maximum capacity of 3,443 gallons per minute and an average storage capacity of 300,000 gallons. The average daily summer demand is 1,100,000 gallons, and the historic peak daily demand is 1,524,000 gallons. The static pressure runs 70 lbs per square inch. The average water temperature is 54 degrees. The hardness is 19 grams. The quality of water in Geneva does not necessitate a water treatment plant.
The City of Geneva calculates the water rates for inside the City limits by taking the rate of $ .70 multiplied by 100 cubic feet of water plus the flat fee of $7.50. For example, if you used 100 cubic feet of water then you would take 1 multiplied by $.70 plus 7.50 flat rete. Your total water bill would be $8.200 plus tax. For outside City limits the rate is doubled. So if you use 100 cubic feet of water then you would take 1 multiplied by $1.40 plus the flat fee of $15.00.
Inside City limits rates: $7.50 plus $ .60 per 100 cubic feet of water
Outside City limits rates: $15.00 plus $1.20 per 100 cubic feet of water
The City of Geneva operates a SBR treatment plant. Built in 2006, the plant has a daily treatment capacity of 350,000 gallons. The average daily treatment flow is 250,000 gallons and the historic peak treated discharge is 350,000 gallons.
The City of Geneva calculates the sewer consumption every year based on the residential customer’s average monthly water usage for the months of January, February, and March. The new average is applied in the April billing. The sewer rate is $16.20 for the flat fee plus $2.50 per 100 cubic feet of water. For new residential customers, they receive the City’s average consumption of 600. For commercial customers the sewer rates are based on their monthly water usage.
Example: January water usage: 200 New sewer consumption: 300
February water usage: 300
March water usage: 400
The April sewer bill would be: 3 times $2.50 plus $16.20= $23.70 (not including tax)
Their hours are Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. The Street Department can be reached at: (402) 759-3109.
One and Six Road Report: http://www.cityofgeneva.org/roadprogram/
The Geneva Fire Department consists of 32 members. Over half of the members are certified fire fighters and all have received hazardous materials training. Housed in a modern fire station at 847 H Street are two pumpers, two tankers, one heavy rescue unit and one grass rig. The Geneva Fire Department is also equipped with hydraulic jaws of life, a ram, and shears for medical emergencies. Other special equipment includes lift air bags, a K-12 saw, encapsulated suits, and Geiger counters.
Geneva Fire Department: (402) 759-4346
847 H Street
Geneva, Nebraska 68361
The rescue squad consists of 12 EMT personnel and 3 assistants. The state-licensed rescue unit contains a semi-automatic defibulator plus all standard equipment. The response time is three minutes within the city limits. Geneva has a mutual aid agreement with surrounding communities. For more information, contact Eric Williams at (402) 759-3513 or Rod Renken at (402) 759-3078.
The Geneva Senior Center, located at 1120 "F" Street, is a multi-purpose center serving elderly in the community through a variety of programs and activities. Nutritious meals are served at the center five days a week and home meals are delivered seven days a week. Other activities and services include blood pressure checks, educational programs, exercise classes, recreation, and opportunities to volunteer. For more information, call (402) 759-4921.
The Geneva Public Library, located at 1043 G Street, was built in 1912. A 5,600 square foot addition was built in 1995, bringing the total square footage of the library to 7,600. The addition was funded by private donations and a Peter Kiewit Matching Grant of $75,000.
The Library is open Monday through Saturday for a total of 38 hours per week. The library is currently staffed by one full-time and two part-time employees, and the outside is maintained by the Secret Garden committee.
The Library maintains 27,700 volumes. Resources include books, magazines, videos, DVD’s, and books on cassette tape and CD. Music CD’s are also available. The library has 10 computers with internet service, a fax machine and a copy machine. There are 3 meeting rooms available.
Activities include a story time for preschoolers, summer reading program and summer story hour.
The Fillmore County Genealogy Department is housed at the library.
For more information, call (402) 759-3416.
Hours:
Monday
2-8 p.m.
Tuesday
10 a.m. to 12 noon
2-8 p.m.
Wednesday
2-8 p.m.
Thursday
2-8 p.m.
Friday
12 noon to 8 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Geneva Activity and Education Department is operated through the city of Geneva and receives support from the City, Fillmore Central Schools, and Geneva State Bank. The Geneva Activity and Education Department coordinates with the Fillmore Central Schools, the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center, the Geneva Municipal Swimming Pool, the American Red Cross-York County, and the Fillmore County Cinema Association to provide year-round activities/programs for citizens of all ages. For more information, call (402) 759-4908, e-mail gaed@cityofgeneva.org.
GAED HAPPENINGS
GAED HAPPENINGS
SPRING/SUMMER 2011
ZUMBA CLASSES
Do you need some Latin flavor in your life? Then ditch the workout and join the party! Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness party that is the newest craze! Zumba is an exhilarating, calorie-burning, and easy to follow out-out that targets the whole body.
Class Times: Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays from 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Location: Geneva Rialto II Theatre
Fee: Purchase a 10-punch class card for $30.00 or pay per class $4.00. The punch card expires in 10 weeks, allowing you to be guilt free if you miss a few classes.
Who’s this for? Everyone is welcomed from all age groups! If there is an increase in youth coming to classes; our instructor will look into a youth Zumba class.
GAED release forms are now available online here at City of Geneva’s website! Click on “City Government”, then on “City of Geneva Online Documents”, and it will then direct you to the release forms.
To register contact: Valerie Turner, Director, Geneva Activity and Education Department at 759-4908 or gaed@cityofgeneva.org
Geneva’s Main City Park is located at 13th and E Streets. This park offers: playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, 4 agri-limed ball fields, picnic shelters, a sand volleyball court, an outdoor swimming pool and open space.
There are also four neighborhood mini parks totaling an estimated 14.5 acres:
- Jack Sieberts located at 8th & K Streets
- Schnieders Park located at 12th & I Streets with a Gazebo
- Cumberlands Park located at 9th & C Streets with new playground equipment as of Dec. 08
- Skylark Park located at 9th & C Streets
These park areas offer a wide variety of passive and active recreational activities.
Hidden Hills offers a 9-hole, grass green, Country Club golf course located at 1115 Road L. For more information call 402-759-3084.
Boys Pond
The City of Geneva Boys Pond was created in the early 1900’s naturally when dirt from the site was used for railroad and street development. The pond sits on 1-acre of land and is fully stocked with fish. It is surrounded by picnic and restroom facilities. There is a 100 foot pedestrian bridge that spans the pond. Kids 16 and under and adults 62 and over are allowed to fish.
M-W-F 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sat: 9:30 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Employment Opportunities
The City of Geneva seeks a people-oriented, team player to serve in the capacity of Deputy City Clerk. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, accounts receivable and water billing. Successful applicant will also be responsible for answering the phone, greeting and directing the public to appropriate individuals as well as general clerical and office duties as assigned by the City administrator. Communication and public relations skills a must. Business background, computer skills and college degree preferred. This is a fulltime position with full benefit package. Salary is dependent on qualifications. Send resume and cover letter along with City of Geneva employment application to Kyle Svec, City Administrator, PO Box 409, Geneva, NE 68361. Position will remain open until filled. EOE.
