Village of Oswego Village Board Met Feb. 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Troy Parlier called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
ROLL CALL
Board Members Physically Present: President Troy Parlier; Trustees James Marter II, Terry Olson, Pam Parr, Luis Perez, Judy Sollinger and Brian Thomas.
Staff Physically Present: Dan Di Santo, Village Administrator; Christina Burns, Asst. Village Administrator, Tina Touchette, Village Clerk; Jeff Burgner, Police Chief; Mark Horton, Finance Director; Jennifer Hughes, Public Works Director; Rod Zenner, Community Development Director; Scott McMaster, Economic Development Director, Joe Renzetti, IT/GIS Director; Jenette Sturges, Community Engagement Coordinator, Marketing; Carri Parker, Purchasing Manager; Mark Runyon, Asst. Public Works Director, Karl Ottosen, Village Attorney; and Greg Jones, Village Attorney.
RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS
E.1 Proclamation- Procurement Month, March 2021
President Parlier read the proclamation and presented a copy to Purchasing Manager, Carri Parker.
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum was opened at 7:16 p.m.
Jennifer Jones Sinnott addressed the Board regarding her running for Village Trustee; she has been involved in the community for the last 20 years; super proud of the community; business opportunities and growth; responsible leader; always available for questions.
Kit Kuhrt addressed the Board regarding him running for Village Trustee; wants to be part of the growth; has three children; fiscally responsible.
Jill Kveton addressed the Board regarding parking on Main Street; she is the owner of the salon at 105 Main Street; there are no spots for her customers to park after 4:00 p.m. because of 113 Main opening; they are now opening earlier at 11:00 a.m.; businesses above the restaurant are opening; they are only at 25% capacity; she talked to Director Zenner and he said parking is first come first serve; talked to Dr. Bob about parking in the lot behind the dentist building; he does not have the money to expand or maintain; customers having to park on Van Buren, across Main Street or at the Tap House; not fair to customers; talked to the landlord and his concern was parking; now a burden to the customers; she wants a short and long term idea; little parking lots for the smaller businesses. She provided Clerk Touchette with letters written by co-workers and other businesses in the downtown.
There was no one else who requested to speak. The Public Forum was closed at 7:26 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
Administrator Di Santo- there is a lot of items on tonight’s agenda; looking forward to moving forward with items that staff has been working on for a year.
CONSENT AGENDA
H.1 January 12, 2021 Committee of the Whole Minutes
H.2 January 12, 2021 Regular Village Board Meeting Minutes
H.3 Ordinance Amending Title 8 Chapter 8 Section 1(G) of the Code of Ordinances for the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will Counties, Illinois (Curbside Mailboxes)
H.4 Resolution Authorizing Release of Performance Security Bond #2293103 in the Amount of $3,410,000 for Construction of 113 Main.
H.5 Ordinance Approving an Encroachment License and Covenant Agreement with Imperial Investments, LLC for a Projecting Sign Located at 113 Main Street.
A motion was made by Trustee Marter II and seconded by Trustee Thomas to approve the Consent Agenda; Approving the January 12, 2021 Committee of the Whole Minutes; Approving the January 12, 2021 Regular Village Board Minutes; and approving the following ordinances and resolution:
Ordinance No. 21-07; Ordinance Amending Title 8 Chapter 8 Section 1(G) of the Code of Ordinances for the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will Counties, Illinois (Curbside Mailboxes) Ordinance No. 21-08; Ordinance Approving an Encroachment License and Covenant Agreement with Imperial Investments, LLC for a Projecting Sign Located at 113 Main Street. Resolution No. 21-R-06; Resolution Authorizing Release of Performance Security Bond #2293103 in the Amount of $3,410,000 for Construction of 113 Main.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Luis Perez
Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by an omnibus roll call vote with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
BILL LIST
I.1 Approve Bill List Dated February 2, 2021 in the Amount of $810,622.84.
A motion was made by Trustee Sollinger and seconded by Trustee Parr to approve the Bill List Dated February 2, 2021 in the Amount of $810,622.84.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Luis Perez
Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with six (6) 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. 21-R-07
A motion was made by Trustee Thomas and seconded by Trustee Marter II 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 Luis Perez
Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
NEW BUSINESS
K.1 Emerson Creek Annexation, 5126 Stephens Road
a) Public Hearing for the Annexation of 5126 Stephens Road.
President Parlier opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
Director Zenner presented the item.
Emerson Creek has been in operation for several years in unincorporated Kendall County. Located at 5126 Stephens Road, they operate a cafe/tearoom, a retail store focusing on pottery and have a large barn and tent that they utilize for weddings and other gatherings.
Pottery/Retail
The property has converted the original two-story farmhouse on the north end of the property into a retail establishment offering pottery and various home goods. The store portion is approximately 2,000 square feet requiring 10 parking spaces that are accommodated by the adjacent gravel parking lot. The retail portion on occasion have special sales event utilizing the grassy area south of the store for display and sale of items under tents.
Tea Room
The property also contains a tearoom café located in an approximately 3,000 square foot building in the middle of the property. The restaurant use would require approximately 30 parking spaces that are currently accommodated on the adjacent gravel parking lot.
Event Facility
The largest use of the property is the event facility. This use is accommodated by the 4,200 square foot barn and the 3,200 square foot tent attached to the south end of the barn. There is a 2,800 square foot barn for storage of items such as tables, chairs, and decorative items and a 525 square foot converted hen house used for an office and bridal preparation area. This is often utilized for weddings from Spring to Fall during the year and other events ranging from charitable events to yoga classes.
Zoning
Upon annexation, properties are automatically zoned R-1. To incorporate the existing uses for the site, the petitioner is requesting rezoning to the B-3 Community Shopping and Wholesale District. As part of the Annexation Agreement and Planned Unit Development, the site would be limited to retail (pottery and retail shop), restaurant (tearoom), banquet facility with a special use permit for
outdoor entertainment, and the addition of a motel use to allow for overnight stays for wedding parties. The proposed uses are consistent with the uses that have been in operation on the site for some time, except for the overnight stays. Staff is of the opinion that the existing uses have not caused a detriment to the character of the neighborhood and that the introduction of the new use of overnight stays is consistent with the existing use of the property if the accommodations meet Building Code requirements and are limited to accessory accommodations for an existing wedding event on the site.
Planned Unit Development
The petitioner is requesting approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the site to document the existing conditions and allowed uses for the site. If the petitioner wishes to construct additional buildings or include additional uses, they would be required to process an amendment to the PUD which would require review by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the Village Board.
Deviations from the Code Requirements
Gravel Parking and Drive – the petitioner wishes to maintain the existing gravel parking facility for the existing uses. Section 8.21 of the Subdivision and Development Regulations requires parking areas and drive aisles to be paved with a hard surface and have curb and gutter. Staff is in agreement with the request for the existing parking facility and drive lane to remain in its current condition. Staff would look for a hard surface if the parking lot were expanded much beyond its current boundaries, which would also necessitate a stormwater management facility.
Accepting improvements as they are as accepted by the County – many structures were constructed under the rules and regulations of Kendall County. If developed in the Village of Oswego, the Village would have had additional building requirements for the development. Staff is agreeable to accept the buildings as existing non-conforming structures upon annexation. Additions and new structures would need to go through the normal review process of amending the PUD and Village Building Permit process.
Liquor
The petitioner is requesting liquor licenses for the Tea Room and for the Event Facility. The petitioner already has signed contracts for events with a BYOB option. The agreement allows for the 71 currently booked events to have a BYOB option. All future events will not have a BYOB option.
Utilities
The petitioner can continue to operate on a well and septic system. If the well or septic system fails and utilities are within 250 feet of the property, then the petitioner would have to connect to Village services. If there is an expansion of the facility beyond the capacity of the sewer and water facilities, then the petitioner would also have to connect to Village services.
Economic Incentive Agreement
The Village agrees to enter into an Economic Incentive Agreement that would be equal to 1% of the state shared sales tax on weddings up to $25,000 or for 3 years, whichever occurs first. The sales tax sharing is necessary since the 71 weddings already booked by Emerson Creek did so without the understanding of an additional Village tax on the events. Emerson will be reimbursed their out-of pocket expense and the Village will still see more than $30,000 per year in additional revenue from this annexation.
Signage
The petitioner is allowed to maintain the existing signage at the corner of Grove and Stephens Road.
Existing Conditions
The Village will except the current conditions of the site including the gravel drive, parking areas, and existing structures. Future development on the site would need to follow the Village’s normal review process.
Objection to the Annexation
The Village received an objection to the proposed Annexation Agreement from Stewart Farms (the property to the west). The petitioner provided a point-by-point response to the objection. Staff reviewed the objection, and it is staff’s opinion that the petitioner has adequately addressed the concerns raised by the objector. Additionally, the petitioner is requesting to annex the property in an as-is condition and to allow for the existing uses to remain. Once annexed, the Village would have authority over any new development of the site.
Atty. Duggan, representing Stewart Farms, addressed the Board regarding the stormwater ordinance for Kendall County; Emerson Creek property started with 15 people and now 1700% increase; if the property is annexed, then Emerson needs to comply with stormwater; Stewart Farms gets 5-10 acres flooded each year; should have an engineer report in order to approve the annexation; increased
trespass on to the property; stormwater damage to the Stewart Farms property; nuisance action; special use granted by Kendall County; compel to manage stormwater; business reverts to residential property; current use violates stormwater; don’t want to file an injunction; have had difficulty getting a meeting with Emerson because of COVID; engineer tried to quantify expansion; 100% over threshold; Village Engineer has to provide a certification to the stormwater; should be up to the applicant to comply; Emerson exceeds impervious threshold.
Bob Stewart addressed the Board regarding concerns with water run-off on his property; farmed for 43 years; already zoned residential; comp plan not being followed; crops ruined; loses 5- 10 acres each year.
Atty. Kramer, representing Emerson Creek, addressed the Board regarding nothing has been done at the property without approval from the County; petitions filed for additional uses; nothing would change if the annex doesn’t happen; business would continue; not true that they have not been in compliance; Emerson can install a small rainwater garden; water is running through their property to the flat land on Stewart Farms; have asked to purchase the property, but never heard back.
Board, staff and Village Atty. discussion focused on parking; if parking is expanded, then stormwater management is needed per Village required code; currently no retention; concerns with run-off; adding more to the issue if increased capacity; engineering letter from December 2020; no number in the report on what is happening now since 2010; what has changed in the last 10 years; whether the Village is at risk on any of the deviances.
The public hearing was closed at 7:52 p.m.
Additional Board, staff and attorney discussion focused on legal liability; have been expansions previously and permitted through the County; special use was applied for; Village is annexing “as-is”; if expanding further, then need to comply with Village processes and requirements; annexation protects the Village; objector is saying Emerson is not in compliance now, but that should have been handled with the County previously; if property was already in the Village, would the stormwater issue be in compliance; a lot of the properties were built before the stormwater ordinance was implemented; if properties built before 2010, then they do not need to meet the regulations; 2011 or newer triggers the requirement; if the Village was to require compliance, then the detention would be required; could be a pond, swale or pipes; varies on how development is handled on the property; release rate; flow of water; how the petitioner is supposed to control the flow of water downhill; detention pond will hold off; Village treats gravel lots the same as paved lots; no elevations or typography changes; if Village approves the annexation, it is not approving any modifications; no pending litigation in Kendall County right now with the property; buildings go back 30+ years; areawide ordinance is stricter; no complaints were filed with the County by the objector; objector did not feel the need to contact the County and instead gave to the Village and Atty. Kramer; Village took on Stephens Rd. when Old Reserve was annexed; Village only patches the road; do not do large scale maintenance on the road. There was no further discussion.
b) Ordinance Authorizing Entering into an Annexation Agreement with Christina Barickman Demiduk for Emerson Creek Cafe and Shop Located at 5126 Stephens Road. Ordinance No. 21-09
A motion was made by Trustee Sollinger and seconded by Trustee Thomas to approve an Ordinance Authorizing Entering into an Annexation Agreement with Christina Barickman Demiduk for Emerson Creek Cafe and Shop Located at 5126 Stephens Road.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Luis Perez
Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with seven (7) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
c) Ordinance Annexing Territory West of Grove Road South of the Western Terminus of Stephens Road Known as 5126 Stephens Road to the Village of Oswego, Kendall County Illinois. Ordinance No. 21-10
A motion was made by Trustee Sollinger and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve an Ordinance Annexing Territory West of Grove Road South of the Western Terminus of Stephens Road Known as 5126 Stephens Road to the Village of Oswego, Kendall County Illinois.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Luis Perez
Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
d) Ordinance Rezoning Territory West of Grove Road at the Current West End of Stephens Road Known as 5126 Stephens Road to B-3 Community Service and Wholesale District with a Special Use for Planned Unit Development and Outdoor Entertainment in the Village of Oswego, Kendall County Illinois. Ordinance No. 21-11
A motion was made by Trustee Sollinger and seconded by Trustee Thomas to approve an Ordinance Rezoning Territory West of Grove Road at the Current West End of Stephens Road Known as 5126 Stephens Road to B-3 Community Service and Wholesale District with a Special Use for Planned Unit Development and Outdoor Entertainment in the Village of Oswego, Kendall County Illinois.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Luis Perez
Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
e) Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Economic Incentive Agreement by and Between the Village of Oswego and Christina Barickman Demiduk. Ordinance No. 21-12
A motion was made by Trustee Sollinger and seconded by Trustee Marter II to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Economic Incentive Agreement by and Between the Village of Oswego and Christina Barickman Demiduk
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Luis Perez
Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
K.2 Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Create Class "Q-1 and "Q-2" Liquor Licenses. Ordinance No. 21-13
Board and staff discussion focused on there are no other licenses like these; Q-1 versus Q-2; one is a facility and the other is based on acreage; one of the largest memos read. There was no further discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Sollinger and seconded by Trustee Parr to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Create Class "Q-1 and "Q-2" Liquor Licenses.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Luis Perez
Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
K.3 Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Increase Class "Q-2" Liquor License for Emerson Creek Events, Inc., Located at 5126 Stephens Road. Ordinance No. 21-14
There was no discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Thomas and seconded by Trustee Sollinger to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Increase Class "Q-2" Liquor License for Emerson Creek Events, Inc., Located at 5126 Stephens Road.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Luis Perez
Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
K.4 Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Increase Class "C" Liquor License for YT Entertainment Group, Inc. d.b.a. Barra De Marco Located at 4571 Route 71. Ordinance No. 21-15
There was no discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Sollinger and seconded by Trustee Parr to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Increase Class "C" Liquor License for YT Entertainment Group, Inc. d.b.a. Barra De Marco Located at 4571 Route 71.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Luis Perez
Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes. K.5 Erdman Charter Senior Living
a) Ordinance Approving a Redevelopment Agreement between the Village of Oswego and Montgomery Senior Living, LLC. Ordinance No. 21-16
b) Ordinance Granting a Special Use for a Preliminary/Final Planned Unit Development to Allow for the Development of a Senior Living Community in the R-4 General Residence District and a Rezoning of Certain Property From B-2 Community Shopping District to R-4 General Residence District at the Northwest Corner of Route 31 and W. Washington Street. Ordinance No. 21-17
Board and staff discussion focused on whether there will be social workers; will have nurses but can bring in social workers if needed; Village has history of working with seniors; looking at collaboration programs; senior center lost their facility; good cause; encouraged to look in to; project management is complicated; right timing; secure financing and start conversations regarding seniors. There was no further discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Parr and seconded by Trustee Sollinger to approve an Ordinance Approving a Redevelopment Agreement between the Village of Oswego and Montgomery Senior Living, LLC. And approving an Ordinance Granting a Special Use for a Preliminary/Final Planned Unit Development to Allow for the Development of a Senior Living Community in the R-4 General Residence District and a Rezoning of Certain Property From B-2 Community Shopping District to R 4 General Residence District at the Northwest Corner of Route 31 and W. Washington Street.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Luis Perez
Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes. K.6 Fox Ridge Stone
a) Public Hearing for Approving an Annexation Agreement, Annexing and Rezoning Fox Ridge Stone Generally Located at the Southeast Corner of Route 71 and Minkler Road.
President Parlier opened the public hearing at 8:22 p.m. There was no one who requested to speak. The public hearing was closed at 8:22 p.m.
Board member noted that this was a good report; well done.
b) Ordinance Authorizing Entering into a First Amendment to the Annexation Agreement for Fox Ridge Stone. Ordinance No. 21-18
A motion was made by Trustee Sollinger and seconded by Trustee Parr to approve an Ordinance Authorizing Entering into a First Amendment to the Annexation Agreement for Fox Ridge Stone.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Luis Perez
Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
President Parlier
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with seven (7) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
c) Ordinance Annexing Territory Generally Located South of Route 71 and East of Minkler Road Known as Fox Ridge Stone to the Village of Oswego, Kendall County Illinois. Ordinance No. 21-19
A motion was made by Trustee Sollinger and seconded by Trustee Parr to approve an Ordinance Annexing Territory Generally Located South of Route 71 and East of Minkler Road Known as Fox Ridge Stone to the Village of Oswego, Kendall County Illinois
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Luis Perez
Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
d) Ordinance Rezoning Territory Generally Located South of Route 71 and East of Minkler Road Known as Fox Ridge Stone to R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning District. Ordinance No. 21-20
A motion was made by Trustee Sollinger and seconded by Trustee Parr to approve an Ordinance Annexing Territory Generally Located South of Route 71 and East of Minkler Road Known as Fox Ridge Stone to the Village of Oswego, Kendall County Illinois
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Luis Perez
Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
K.7 Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Stonehill Landscaping, Inc. for Snow Removal Services for Package 1 and a Contract with Figgins Trees and Turf, Inc. for Snow Removal Services for Package 2 & 4 for Fiscal Years 2022- 2024. Resolution No. 21-R-08
Board and staff discussion focused on 30-day opt-out; provisions for complaints; contractors are contacted and notified of the issue; may be able to address immediately or may need to bring someone else in; overall service satisfactory so far; no surcharge; contract is bid out; building a relationship with the business; if don’t perform, then don’t get paid; can vary depending on weather; one year contract with two extension options; not notified by the State when plows go out; staff pre plans storm events 4-5 days out; meet with crews and decide 6-8 hours out; IDOT pre-plans their plow trucks; staff needs to rest and keep in reserve; IDOT routes are 40 miles; contractors are scheduled; small event will only send out contractors after the event has ended; had contractor come out twice in the last event; contractor invoices the Village after completion of the event. There was no further discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Parr and seconded by Trustee Sollinger to approve a Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Stonehill Landscaping, Inc. for Snow Removal Services for Package 1 and a Contract with Figgins Trees and Turf, Inc. for Snow Removal Services for Package 2 & 4 for Fiscal Years 2022- 2024.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Luis Perez
Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
K.8 Resolution Agreeing to Conditions of a Permit from the Illinois Department of Transportation to Perform Certain Traffic Improvements on US 34 in Kendall County. Resolution No. 21-R-09
Director Hughes presented the item. In 2019, the Village engaged Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD (CBBEL) to study the Washington Street (US 34) corridor. CBBEL completed vehicle and pedestrian counts, modeled traffic, and developed a menu of options for improving pedestrian safety. After meeting with IDOT and obtaining their concurrence with the improvements, the Village authorized CBBEL to prepare plans for both short-term and long-term improvements. IDOT has reviewed and approved plans to construct short-term safety improvements along Washington Street. This project will address immediate needs of the downtown to highlight the 20 mile per hour speed limit in the downtown and enhance visibility of crosswalks. Specifically, the project includes:
• Upgrade of existing and installation of new traffic signs
⮚ Completed by Village staff.
• Installation of radar feedback (“YOUR SPEED IS”) signs
⮚ Completed by Village staff.
• Upgrade of existing and installation of new pavement markings
⮚ Completed by contractors.
• Traffic signal modifications to eliminate existing “split phasing” at the intersection of US Route 34 (Washington Street) and Illinois Route 31
⮚ Completed by contractors.
⮚ Currently, eastbound and westbound Washington Street do not get green lights at the same time.
⮚ Split” increases the cycle time for the intersection, thereby increasing delay.
⮚ CBBEL’s simulations suggest that if both directions receive green at the same time, flow through the intersection will improve.
Using Village staff to complete some improvements will reduce the estimated cost of 45,000. The project contemplates adding signs and pavement markings in the US 34 corridor from Jefferson Street to IL 31. The purpose of the signs is to reinforce the 20 mile per hour speed limit by increasing the size and number of speed signs, providing radar feedback signs, and adding pavement markings to enhance crosswalks. The long-term improvements are the construction of traffic signals at the intersections of Washington Street with Harrison and Main Streets. These improvements will occur after Illinois Commerce Commission directs the railroad to make improvements necessary to interconnect the railroad warning signals with the new traffic signals. The work will be completed this spring.
Board and staff discussion focused on this is Phase 1 of the program; engineering is in Phase 2; design coming along; issue is with the railroad tracks; changes will be at the Village’s expense; installing traffic lights at both intersections at the same time so the lights are in sequence and interconnected; adds to the cost. There was no further discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Thomas and seconded by Trustee Perez to approve Resolution Agreeing to Conditions of a Permit from the Illinois Department of Transportation to Perform Certain Traffic Improvements on US 34 in Kendall County.
Aye: James Marter II Terry Olson
Pam Parr Luis Perez
Judy Sollinger Brian Thomas
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Sollinger- has eye surgery on Thursday.
Trustee Parr- Fire Department is coming out with a referendum to buy another ambulance; hope residents vote yes; this is for our safety.
Trustee Olson- shout-out to Officer Pan, other Officers and Paramedics in their response to the water rescue.
Trustee Thomas- thank you to Officer Pan and to Chief; amazing job with recent snow event; thank you to the team; back in-person and safe.
Trustee Perez- set-up for ReCon; going digital in May; move to in-person in December; Director McMaster has not had the privilege of attending in Vegas; attended an event virtually a week after he started; working diligently; good number of contacts and meetings out of ReCon; Sales Force; Grocer’s Association. live show in May in Vegas; wish success to Director McMaster; looking forward to it; Sales Force is in the works. Raising Cane’s is open because of the connections made at ReCon.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Village offices are closed on February 15, 2021. Chocolate Walk is this Saturday from 10am-4pm; this is a charity event; tickets are sold out, but you can still visit and shop in the downtown. Kendall County remains the fastest growing County in Illinois; no surprise.
We are saddened to hear of the loss of Donald Race Sr. who passed away on January 28, 2021. Don served as a Trustee with the Village from 1979 to 1983; worked for Public Works from 1985 to 1988; worked as a code enforcement officer from 1997 to 1999 and a community service officer from 2004 to 2007 with the Oswego Police Department. Our condolences to his family and friends
CLOSED SESSION
There was no Closed Session held.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee Perez 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 8:43 p.m.
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