Village of Oswego Village Board Met March 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 7:00 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; Jennifer Hughes, Public Works Director; Scott McMaster, Economic Development Director, Joe Renzetti, IT/GIS Director; Jenette Sturges, Community Engagement Coordinator, Marketing; and Karl Ottosen, Village Attorney.
RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS
None
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum was opened at 7:01 p.m.
Jill Kveton addressed the Board regarding parking on Main Street outside her salon; her customers are irate; it’s been a month since she addressed the Board, but nothing has happened; options are not in their control; need to figure out for them; received a visit from President Parlier, but not getting a solid solution; Director Zenner provided an email; dangerous to cross Washington Street; they are losing business; have clients with health issues; why wasn’t parking taken into consideration; appreciate the growth; the business is their livelihood.
There was no one else who requested to speak. The Public Forum was closed at 7:08 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
Administrator Di Santo- Metra study virtual open house is scheduled for March 10th from 5 to 7 p.m.; information is on the Village’s website, Facebook and Twitter; Zoom meetings with different rooms to interact with consultants; view station designs, layout and submit questions.
CONSENT AGENDA
H.1 February 16, 2021 Committee of the Whole Minutes
H.2 February 16, 2021 Regular Village Board Minutes
H.3 Ordinance Adopting the Official Village of Oswego Zoning Map.
H.4 Ordinance Creating Section 2.01 - Complete Streets/Green Streets Design in the Subdivision and Development Control Regulations.
H.5 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Master Professional Services Agreement with RJN Group, Inc. Of Wheaton, IL for Engineering Services.
H.6 Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. for Professional Engineering Services for ICC Petition Coordination for US Route 34 (Washington Street) in an Amount of $27,250.00. (Additional discussion- approximate ICC charges estimated at $100,000; amount built into the budget for this project)
A motion was made by Trustee Perez and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve the Consent Agenda; Approving the February 16, 2021 Committee of the Whole Minutes; Approving the February 16, 2021 Regular Village Board Minutes; and approving the following ordinances and resolutions:
Ordinance No. 21-27; Ordinance Adopting the Official Village of Oswego Zoning Map. Ordinance No. 21-28; Ordinance Creating Section 2.01 - Complete Streets/Green Streets Design in the Subdivision and Development Control Regulations.
Resolution No. 21-R-17; Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Master Professional Services Agreement with RJN Group, Inc. Of Wheaton, IL for Engineering Services.
Resolution No. 21-R-18; Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. for Professional Engineering Services for ICC Petition Coordination for US Route 34 (Washington Street) in an Amount of $27,250.00.
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 March 2, 2021 in the Amount of $620,162.99.
A motion was made by Trustee Parr and seconded by Trustee Thomas to approve the Bill List Dated March 2, 2021 in the Amount of $620,162.99.
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-19
A motion was made by Trustee Perez 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 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 Debbie's Gaming Lounge
a) Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Increase Class A-3 Liquor License for Cardinal Restaurant Group - Oswego LLC, d.b.a. Debbie's Located at 4587 Route 71. Ordinance No. 21-29
b) Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 31; Increase Class A-3 Video Gaming License for Cardinal Restaurant Group - Oswego LLC, d.b.a. Debbie's Located at 4587 Route 71. Ordinance No. 21-30
Board, staff and applicant discussion focused on number of other locations; this location will be the 17th; business will be a hybrid of a Stella’s and a sports bar; trying to become higher end; clients are couples who go there for drinks and want to game; floorplan same as elsewhere; permanent partitions between each gaming terminal; spent a lot of capital; anything over 2,500 sq. ft. is not ideal; no other lines of business.
A motion was made by Trustee Perez and seconded by Trustee James Marter II to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Increase Class A-3 Liquor License for Cardinal Restaurant Group - Oswego LLC, d.b.a. Debbie's Located at 4587 Route 71 and approve an Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 31; Increase Class A-3 Video Gaming License for Cardinal Restaurant Group - Oswego LLC, d.b.a. Debbie's Located at 4587 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.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Sollinger- thank you to staff for helping with COVID vaccine.
Trustee Parr- thank you to staff for helping with COVID vaccine; terrific to see involvement from staff; Village Hall, Public Works & Police Department are the true definition of public service; thank you; you are my heroes.
Trustee Olson- KenCom moving forward with texting the 911 center; press release coming out; will put info on our website; Kendall County is purchasing ten LPR’s and working on contracts.
Trustee Perez- attended ribbon cutting at the Reserve; nice seeing the future; interesting questions; growing pains; will have to adapt to what we have coming.
Trustee Marter- next Committee of the Whole meeting we need to discuss parking issues; balancing private and public parking. President Parlier stated we will see if there is time for this discussion.
Administrator Di Sano noted that Director Zenner does parking counts every couple years. He will do a new one soon.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
• State of the Village is tomorrow at Classic Cinemas/Kendall 11; 4pm. Thank you to Classic Cinemas and the Oswego Chamber of Commerce.
• St. Patrick’s Community Drive-Around Scavenger Hunt; March 14th 1pm-3pm; more information can be found on GoOswego.org; funds go to the Kendall County food pantry.
• Had second mass vaccine clinic this past weekend in Yorkville.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no Closed Session held.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee Perez and seconded by Trustee Marter II to adjourn the meeting; upon a voice vote with all remaining members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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