Village of Oswego Village Board met Nov. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
There were technical issues with the audio and video recording for this meeting; causing the meeting to start later than the normally scheduled start time of 6:00 p.m.
This afternoon the Village President determined that it is neither prudent nor practical for the meeting to be held with all Trustees physically present and therefore the Board, this evening, is doing their meetings in the combination of electronic attendance as well as in person with audience here at Village Hall.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Troy Parlier called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
ROLL CALL
Board Members Physically Present: Trustee Terry Olson
Board Member Attended Electronically: President Troy Parlier and Trustees James Marter, Pam Parr, Judy Sollinger and Brian Thomas.
Board Member Absent: Trustee Luis Perez
Staff Physically Present: Dan Di Santo, Village Administrator; Tina Touchette, Village Clerk; Jeff Burgner, Police Chief; Kevin Norwood, Deputy Chief; Jennifer Hughes, Public Works Director; Rod Zenner, Community Development Director; Jenette Sturges, Community Engagement Coordinator Marketing; Joe Renzetti, IT/GIS Director; Julie Hoffman, Community Engagement- Special Events; Carri Parker, Purchasing Manager; Karl Ottosen, Village Attorney; and Ryan Morton, Village Attorney.
RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS
E.1 Employee Service Awards
a. David Markowski- 20 Years of Service (Public Works)
David was unable to attend. Congrats on his 20 years of service.
E.2 Proclamation- Veterans Day, November 11, 2020
President Parlier read the proclamation.
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum was opened at 7:06 p.m. There was no one who requested to speak; the Public Forum was closed at 7:06 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no staff reports.
CONSENT AGENDA
H.1 October 20, 2020 Committee of the Whole Minutes
H.2 October 20, 2020 Regular Village Board Minutes
H.3 Approval of the 2021 Village Board, Commissions and Adjudication Meeting Dates.
H.4 Resolution Approving a Christmas Walk Parade and the Temporary Closure of US Highway 34 In the Village of Oswego On December 5, 2020
A motion was made by Trustee Olson and seconded by Trustee Sollinger to approve the Consent Agenda; Approving the October 20, 2020 Committee of the Whole Minutes; Approving the October 20, 2020 Regular Village Board Minutes; Approving the 2021 Village Board, Commissions and Adjudication Meeting Dates; and approving the following resolution:
Resolution No. 20-R-105; Resolution Approving a Christmas Walk Parade and the Temporary Closure of US Highway 34 In the Village of Oswego On December 5, 2020.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Judy Sollinger
Brian Thomas
Nay: None
Absent: Luis Perez
The motion was declared carried by an omnibus roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
BILL LIST
I.1 Approve Bill List Dated November 10, 2020 in the Amount of $1,280,452.91.
A motion was made by Trustee Parr and seconded by Trustee Sollinger to approve the Bill List Dated November 10, 2020 in the Amount of $1,280,452.91.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Judy Sollinger
Brian Thomas
Nay: None
Absent: Luis Perez
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
OLD BUSINESS
J.1 Resolution Ratifying the Village President’s Executive Orders and Extending Declaration of Local Emergency and Disaster. Resolution No. 20-R-106
A motion was made by Trustee Marter II and seconded by Trustee Thomas to approve the Resolution Ratifying the Village President’s Executive Orders and Extending Declaration of Local Emergency and Disaster.
There was no discussion.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Judy Sollinger
Brian Thomas
Nay: None
Absent: Luis Perez
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
NEW BUSINESS
K.1 Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Increase Class "B-1" Liquor License for Jay Kesar 23666 Inc., d.b.a. Orchard Liquor Located at 3402 Orchard Road. Ordinance No. 20-70
There was no discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Marter II and seconded by Trustee Parr to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Increase Class "B-1" Liquor License for Jay Kesar 23666 Inc., d.b.a. Orchard Liquor Located at 3402 Orchard Road.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Judy Sollinger
Brian Thomas
Nay: None
Absent: Luis Perez
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
K.2 Ordinance Granting a Second Minor Amendment to the Delta Sonic PUD Located at the Southeast Corner of US Highway 34 and Kendall Point Drive. Ordinance No. 20-71
There was no discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Sollinger and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve an Ordinance Granting a Second Minor Amendment to the Delta Sonic PUD Located at the Southeast Corner of US Highway 34 and Kendall Point Drive.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Judy Sollinger
Brian Thomas
Nay: None
Absent: Luis Perez
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
K.3 Ordinance Granting a Minor Amendment to the Final PUD for The Reserve at Hudson Crossing to Allow for Signs. Ordinance No. 20-72
A motion was made by Trustee Sollinger and seconded by Trustee Parr to approve an Ordinance Granting a Minor Amendment to the Final PUD for The Reserve at Hudson Crossing to Allow for Signs.
There was no discussion.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Judy Sollinger
Brian Thomas
Nay: None
Absent: Luis Perez
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
K.4 Tax Levy Abatement Ordinances:
a) Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2020 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the $4,055,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011, Dated December 20, 2011 of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will County, Illinois. Ordinance No. 20-73
b) Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2020 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the $8,595,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013, Dated May 17, 2013 of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will County, Illinois. Ordinance No. 20-74
c) Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2020 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the $27,105,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016, Dated June 8, 2016 of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will County, Illinois. Ordinance No. 20-75
d) Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2020 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the $5,070,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2017, Dated July 25, 2017 of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will County, Illinois. Ordinance No. 20-76
There was no discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Parr and seconded by Trustee Sollinger to approve an Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2020 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the $4,055,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011, Dated December 20, 2011 of the
Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will County, Illinois; and approve an Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2020 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the $8,595,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013, Dated May 17, 2013 of the Village of Oswego, Kendall
and Will County, Illinois; and approve an Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2020 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the $27,105,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016, Dated June 8, 2016 of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will County, Illinois; and approve an Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2020 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the $5,070,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2017, Dated July 25, 2017 of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will County, Illinois.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Judy Sollinger
Brian Thomas
Nay: None
Absent: Luis Perez
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
K.5 Ordinance Providing for the Levying, Assessment and Collection of Taxes for the 2020 Tax Year of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will Counties, Illinois. Ordinance No. 20-77
Staff discussed the property tax levy with the Village Board at the October 20th Committee of the Whole meeting. Staff was directed to develop tax rate reduction scenarios in the range of 0% to -2%. The following table provides the reductions in the tax rate asked for at the October 20th Committee of the Whole meeting based on an increased average equalized assessed valuation (EAV) for the Village of 5%. Looking at the five scenarios, the increase in the tax levy ranges from $41,475 to $73,809, the resulting tax rate stays equal to the 2019 tax levy rate or decreases to a low of 0.14875, and the property owners would realize a negligible increase in the annual property tax due to the Village.
Vote being taken is based on a .5% reduction for this year’s tax rate. Trustee Sollinger stated she will go along with it this time.
A motion was made by Trustee Marter II and seconded by Trustee Thomas to approve an Ordinance Providing for the Levying, Assessment and Collection of Taxes for the 2020 Tax Year of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will Counties, Illinois; Reducing the Tax Rate by .5%.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Nay: Pam Parr
Absent: Luis Perez
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with four (4) aye votes and one (1) nay vote.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
• Village Offices are closed tomorrow in observance of Veterans Day
• Groot is collecting bagged yard waste the week of Nov. 16th.
• Still on track for Christmas Walk on Dec. 4th and the Silent Parade on Dec. 5th • Oswego Fire Protection District’s is holding their annual Toys for Tots; FD placed boxes around the community and a box is at Village Hall
• Very likely there will be another incentive program of $250,000; looks promising; more info to come
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Marter II- thank you to Veterans; took tour of the Reserves last Saturday. Trustee Parr- be safe getting home.
Trustee Sollinger- Optimist Club is still adopting families this year; encourage others to do it.
Trustee Thomas- thank you to Veterans; should recognize them every day for their bravery and our security; no way to thank them; thank you for serving.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no Closed Session held.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee Olson and seconded by Trustee Sollinger to adjourn the meeting.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Judy Sollinger
Brian Thomas
Nay: None
Absent: Luis Perez
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
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