About the College Area Livability Task Force
The City of Geneva is taking another step in the continuing effort of improving livability, quality of life, and neighborhood revitalization.
For the past eight years, conversations between the city and the colleges have led to a number suggestions to overcome challenges in neighborhoods surrounding Hobart and William Smith. On April 6, 2016, City Council resolved to create a new task force that will address livability issues in areas surrounding the colleges and to implement actions and facilitate solutions.
“This represents the next step in City Council’s commitment to revitalization of Geneva’s neighborhoods and capitalizing on partnerships with our residents, HWS, and City Departments. We are excited to commence with this solutions-driven effort,” said former City Manager, Matt Horn.
Who Is On The Task Force?
The task force will consist of the First-Ward and At-Large City Counselors, the City Manager, Chief of Police, Director of Neighborhood Initiatives, and a representative from the HWS President’s Office. Stakeholders are seeking residents from Historic South, Founders Square and Historic South to participate in the task force and provide their insight on livability issues.
Please see full list of board and commission members here.
We are looking for additional members to join us:
Residents who live in Historic South, Founders Square and South Lake who are interested in applying or have suggestions for consideration should contact the City Clerk by email at LJG@geneva.ny.us. Please send an email of interest to City Clerk stating where you live and why you would like to join the task force. If you would like to join another board, commission, or task force- please see the link on the right!
Agendas with Minutes:
2019:
Agenda 09-23-19 (with minutes)
In 2018, the committee decided to that they will be moving to quarterly committee meetings for strategic direction with HWS and City staff meeting in between. Looking to align with the opening and closing of the academic schedule.
2018
Minutes from 2016 College Livability Task force Meetings:
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See our latest brochure for more information!
For college related issues, please contact:
Jenna Konyak
Associate Director of Housing and OneCard Operations
Office: 101 St. Clair
Phone: 315-781-3880
E-Mail: konyak@hws.edu
Jenna is responsible for the day-to-day housing procedures for The Colleges. She manages both the room assignment and room change processes, including upperclassmen housing selection and new student placements. Jenna also coordinates the opening and closing of the residential neighborhoods. She oversees the OneCard system in regards to access to buildings and use of Community Cash. Lastly, she works with the rest of the Residential Education team to ensure that the students’ experience residing on HWS’s campus is comfortable, safe, and enriching.
For City related issues, please contact:
Erica Collins
Confidential Secretary to the City Manager, City of Geneva
City Liaison for The Geneva Human Rights Commission
Geneva High School Softball
315.828.6565
www.cityofgenevany.com
Goals/focus areas:
Inspections of college rentals
Development and use of data/Evaluation
Publicize Task Force efforts
Supporting landlords who are operating well
Student Migration
If you have any input, suggestions, or ideas- please email Councilor Marino at amarino@Geneva.ny.us