Village of Oswego Village Board met Oct. 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Troy Parlier called the meeting to order at 7:22 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
ROLL CALL
Physically Present: President Troy Parlier and Trustees James Marter, Terry Olson, Judy Sollinger and Brian Thomas.
Absent: Trustee Pam Parr and Luis Perez
Staff Present: Dan Di Santo, Village Administrator; Christina Burns, AVA/HR Director; Tina Touchette, Village Clerk; Jeff Burgner, Police Chief; Jennifer Hughes, Public Works Director; Rod Zenner, Community Development Director; Jenette Sturges, Community Engagement Coordinator, Marketing; Jay Hoover; B&Z Manager; Joe Renzetti, IT Manager; Carri Parker, Purchasing Manager; and Ryan Morton, Village Attorney.
CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS ON ANY REQUESTS FOR ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION IN MEETING
There was no one who attended electronically.
RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS
D.1. Character Counts Awards
Alexa Backus read the letter of nomination and, along with Village President Parlier, presented the nominees with an award and had their picture taken.
D.2. Recognitions- Explorers Post #3525
Chief Burgner recognized Officer Novy and several Explorers who won awards as part of a State competition. They received seven awards.
D.3. Employee Service Awards
a. Jesus Navarro- 5 Years of Service (Public Works Department) Did not attend
b. Erin Schiber- 15 Years of Service (Human Resources Department) Did not attend
President Parlier extended his congratulations to Jesus Navarro and Erin Schiber for their years of service.
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum was opened at 7:29 p.m.
Darryl Herr addressed the Board regarding the donated land by the Park & Ride. There are concerns over the venue; criminal activity; noise; how disturbances are handled; whether home values will be maintained. Staff noted that the land donation is being voted on at tonight’s meeting.
Nathan Cristanujaya addressed the Board concerning what is being done to prevent pedestrian collisions in the downtown and how people can help. Staff noted that traffic studies are being held and a meeting was also held to discuss how to protect pedestrians. The Village will be holding a second meeting to discuss further.
There was no one else who requested to speak; the Public Forum was closed at 7:33 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
Community Engagement Coordinator, Jenette Sturges provided information regarding the school district’s food drive. Each year students compete to see which school can bring in the most donations. This year, the food drive expanded to the Village, Park District and other local government agencies. Consider donating non-perishable food, baby and personal care items through Wednesday, Oct. 9th. Collection boxes are at Village Hall, the Police Department and Public Works.
Director Hughes- Block 11 construction is starting Thursday.
CONSENT AGENDA
G.1. September 17, 2019 Committee of the Whole Minutes
G.2. September 17, 2019 Regular Village Board Minutes
G.3. September 17, 2019 Closed Session Minutes (Approve, But Not Release)
A motion was made by Trustee Olson and seconded by Trustee Sollinger to approve the Consent Agenda; Approving the September 17, 2019 Committee of the Whole Minutes; Approving the September 17, 2019 Regular Village Board Minutes; and Approving, But Not Releasing the September 17, 2019 Closed Session Minutes.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Absent: Pam Parr, Luis Perez
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by an omnibus roll call vote with four (4) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
BILL LIST
H.1. Approve Bill List Dated October 1, 2019 in the Amount of $688,957.65. The following motion was made and approved in error:
A motion was made by Trustee Sollinger and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve the Bill List Dated September 17, 2019 in the Amount of $1,194,301.15.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Absent: Pam Parr, Luis Perez
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with four (4) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
The following motion was made and approved:
A motion was made by Trustee Sollinger and seconded by Trustee Thomas to approve the Bill List Dated October 1, 2019 in the Amount of $688,957.65.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Absent: Pam Parr, Luis Perez
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with four (4) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no Old Business.
NEW BUSINESS
J.1. Ordinance to Amend the Village Code Title 1 Chapter 19; Purchasing and implementation of the Procurement Policies and Procedures Manual.
Manager Parker addressed the Board regarding an amendment to the purchasing code. This item was discussed at the September 17, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting and included discussion on the proposed changes. Following that meeting, the Village Attorney recommended some technical changes and Trustee Perez recommended retaining section 1-19-1(B). Staff found value in retaining the following language and including veterans in the language:
The village encourages local businesses, veteran-owned, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses to bid on village purchases and projects.
There was no further discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Thomas and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve the Ordinance to Amend the Village Code Title 1 Chapter 19; Purchasing and implementation of the Procurement Policies and Procedures Manual.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Absent: Pam Parr, Luis Perez
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with four (4) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
J.2. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Donation Agreement between Oswego Lot 7, LLC and the Village of Oswego For Lot 7 of Oswego Junction Phase 2.
Administrator Di Santo addressed the Board regarding a land donation agreement. Local business owner, Kevin Fialko, recently purchased Lot 7 in Oswego Junction Phase 2. The property is immediately west of the Park N Ride lot on Station Drive. Mr. Fialko also owns the Oswego Junction development, including the restaurant Prohibition Junction and hosts the VET FEST 141 event. When the Village heard that Mr. Fialko purchased the property, a meeting was arranged to understand his development intentions. When discussing the best use of the subject property, the Village and Mr. Fialko agreed that a community entertainment venue would be an ideal use for the property. Mr. Fialko agreed to donate the property to the Village. As part of the donation agreement, it requires the Village to develop “a venue for outdoor live performance and music entertainment and events to be enjoyed by the general public” within 3 years. If the Village does not develop the property within 3 years, the property ownership shall revert back to Oswego Lot 7, LLC; which is Mr. Fialko’s corporation. If the Board accepts the donation, Village staff will begin engaging the community to generate a design and specific plans for the site.
Board and staff discussion focused on the property is not just a venue for events; area for adults and children; not intended to be used 365 days per year; pumpkin patch; community space; school involvement; veteran memorial; a little bit of everything; Mr. Fialko is the best partner to help redevelop the area. There was no further discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Marter II and seconded by Trustee Thomas to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Donation Agreement between Oswego Lot 7, LLC and the Village of Oswego For Lot 7 of Oswego Junction Phase 2.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Absent: Pam Parr, Luis Perez
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with four (4) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Police and Fire Department Open House is this Saturday; Fox Fall Fest is this Sunday; several new restaurant openings.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Thomas- thank you for the shared services agreement with the school district; this is saving them $200,000; thank you to President Parlier for the proactive approach with Mr. Fialko for the property off of the Park & Ride.
Trustee Marter II- nice Character Counts award/recognition for Nick Garcia; known him for 7 years; congratulations to him.
Trustee Olson- attended the IML conference; learned a lot; looking forward to attending next year.
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Trustee Sollinger and seconded by Trustee Olson to enter into Closed Session for the purposes of discussing the following:
a. Pending and Probable Litigation [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)]
b. Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Personnel [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)]
c. Collective Bargaining, Collective Negotiating Matters, Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)]
d. Sale, Lease, and/or Acquisition of Property [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) & (6)]
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Absent: Pam Parr, Luis Perez
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with four (4) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 7:47 p.m.
The Board returned to open session at 7:56 p.m.; all remaining members still present.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee Marter II and seconded by Trustee Olson to adjourn the meeting; upon a voice vote with all remaining members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
http://www.oswegoil.org/pdf/10-1-19-regvb.pdf
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