GENEVA – Longtime Geneva Streets and Fleet Superintendent Stephen LeMaire has been suspended without pay, pending an investigation into the alleged misuse of city funds, officials said Wednesday.



LeMaire, a city employee for 33 years, was suspended without pay Jan. 12, Mayor Kevin Burns said.



"The matter concerning Mr. LeMaire's alleged misappropriation of city funds has been forwarded to the police department for investigation," Burns said. "And when the investigation is complete, more information will be provided."



At Tuesday's city council meeting, officials went into closed session with Public Works Director Dan Dinges and city attorney Scott Fintzen. They cited the open meetings law exemption to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of an employee of the public body.



State law requires public bodies to discuss business in open meetings, but allows a few exemptions for officials to meet behind closed doors. Public officials cannot vote or take action in closed session, but must reconvene in open session for action, according to the law.



Geneva aldermen did not take action following the closed session.



LeMaire, of Elburn, did not return a phone message seeking comment.