Village of Oswego Village Board Met Aug. 3.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Troy Parlier called the meeting to order at 7:31 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 Tom Guist, Kit Kuhrt, James Marter II, Terry Olson, and Jennifer Jones Sinnott.
Board Members Absent: Trustee 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; Rod Zenner, Community Development Director; Mark Horton, Finance Director; Scott McMaster, ED Director; Joe Renzetti, IG/GIS Director; Jenette Sturges, Community Engagement Coordinator, Marketing; Karl Ottosen, Village Attorney; and Douglas Dorando, Village Attorney.
RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS
E.1 Oath of Office
a. John Maertzig- Patrol Officer
This is the first lateral transfer hire. Chief Burgner introduced him and briefly spoke about his background; his wife, two boys, parents and sister were in attendance; long time resident of Oswego; six years’ experience on the Bartlett Police Dept.; President Parlier swore him in. Ron Elvin and Carrie Niesman attended from the Police Commission.
E.2 Employee Service Awards
a. Kenneth Simpson- 5 Years of Service (Police Department)
Kenneth was unable to attend. President Parlier congratulated him on his five years of service.
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum was opened at 7:37 p.m. There was no one who requested to speak. The Public Forum was closed at 7:37 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
G.1 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 Update
Director Horton updated the Board regarding the refunding of bonds. The Village Board adopted Ordinance 21-53 on May 18, 2021, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds in amount not to exceed $38,000,000. The issuance would advance refund some maturities of the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016. The 2021 General Obligation Bond issuance will close on Monday August 9th around 10 a.m. Final pricing and sale of the bonds was completed on July 15th with the completion of the Bond Purchase Agreement between the Village and R.W. Baird & Co. Incorporated.
The Village issued $20,825,000 par resulting in bond proceeds of $20,825,000 used to pay the costs of issuance and funding of an escrow account to pay the annual debt service on the refunded maturities of the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016. $20,540,589.16 will be deposited with the escrow agent and the remaining $284,410.84 will be used to pay the bond issuance costs. The gross savings on the refunding calculates to $1,579,989.22 or a present value savings of $1,381,698.50. The annual debt service savings from the refunding issuance ranges from $103,000 to $107,000 in the respective maturity from 2021 to 2035. The threshold for determining whether to complete a refunding used by local governments is to achieve no less than a percentage present value savings of refunded bonds of 3%. The 2021 issuance achieved a present value percentage savings of 8%. The All-In True Interest Cost on the issuance is 2.27% and the average coupon on the refunded bonds was 5%. Overall, the refunding worked out well. The federal infrastructure bill stripped out the bond language.
CONSENT AGENDA
H.1 July 13, 2021 Committee of the Whole Minutes
H.2 July 13, 2021 Regular Village Board Minutes
H.3 July 13, 2021 Closed Session Minutes (Approve, but Not Release)
H.4 Resolution Approving the Oswego High School Homecoming Parade and Temporary Closure of US Highway 34 and IL Route 71.
H.5 Resolution Authorizing Final Acceptance of Public Improvements for the 7-Eleven, 244 Washington Street, Oswego, IL, Effective August 4, 2021, and Release of Project Surety. H.6 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Meade Electric Company Inc. in the amount of $44,708.56 for Traffic Signal Maintenance.
H.7 Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Personnel Policy for the Village of Oswego. (Organization of Village Government, Non-Retaliation Policy)
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve the Consent Agenda; Approving the July 13, 2021 Committee of the Whole Minutes; Approving the July 13, 2021 Regular Village Board Minutes; Approving, but Not Releasing the July 13, 2021 Closed Session Minutes; and approving the following resolutions:
Resolution No. 21-R-59; Resolution Approving the Oswego High School Homecoming Parade and Temporary Closure of US Highway 34 and IL Route 71.
Resolution No. 21-R-60; Resolution Authorizing Final Acceptance of Public Improvements for the 7- Eleven, 244 Washington Street, Oswego, IL, Effective August 4, 2021, and Release of Project Surety. Resolution No. 21-R-61; Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Meade Electric Company Inc. in the amount of $44,708.56 for Traffic Signal Maintenance.
Resolution No. 21-R-62; Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Personnel Policy for the Village of Oswego. (Organization of Village Government, Non-Retaliation Policy)
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
James Marter II Terry Olson
Jennifer Jones Sinnott
Nay: None
Absent: Brian Thomas
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 August 3, 2021 in the Amount of $807,707.25.
A motion was made by Trustee Guist and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve the Bill List Dated August 3, 2021 in the Amount of $807,707.25.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
James Marter II Terry Olson
Jennifer Jones Sinnott
Nay: None
Absent: Brian Thomas
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. 21-R-63
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve the Resolution Ratifying the Village President’s Executive Orders and Extending Declaration of Local Emergency and Disaster.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
James Marter II Terry Olson
Jennifer Jones Sinnott
Nay: None
Absent: Brian Thomas
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 1; Title 3 Chapter 2; Title 3 Chapter 4; Title 3 Chapter 5; Title 3 Chapter 7; Title 3 Chapter 18; Title 3 Chapter 19; Title 3 Chapter 31; Title 3 Chapter 32; Title 3 Chapter 33; Title 3 Chapter 34; Title 3 Chapter 38 and Title 5 Chapter 2 of the Village Code. (Various Sections of Village Code) Ordinance No. 21-63
Amendments are a clean-up to Village Code; addressing Federal, State and Local changes.
A motion was made by Trustee Guist and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 1; Title 3 Chapter 2; Title 3 Chapter 4; Title 3 Chapter 5; Title 3 Chapter 7; Title 3 Chapter 18; Title 3 Chapter 19; Title 3 Chapter 31; Title 3 Chapter 32; Title 3 Chapter 33; Title 3 Chapter 34; Title 3 Chapter 38 and Title 5 Chapter 2 of the Village Code. (Various Sections of Village Code)
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
James Marter II Terry Olson
Jennifer Jones Sinnott
Nay: None
Absent: Brian Thomas
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 Variance in the R-2 Single Family Residence District to Allow for a Reduction in the Rear Yard Setback from Thirty Feet (30’) to Five Feet (5’) to Allow for the Construction of an Attached Two-Car Garage. Ordinance No. 21-64
Everyone within 250 feet of the property were notified of the variance prior to the public hearing that was held.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve an Ordinance Granting a Variance in the R-2 Single Family Residence District to Allow for a Reduction in the Rear Yard Setback from Thirty Feet (30’) to Five Feet (5’) to Allow for the Construction of an Attached Two-Car Garage.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
James Marter II Terry Olson
Jennifer Jones Sinnott
Nay: None
Absent: Brian Thomas
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 Major Amendment to a Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Lots 11 and 12 of Kendall Point Business Center Unit 6 to Allow for the Development of a Parking Lot. Ordinance No. 21-65
A motion was made by Trustee Olson and seconded by Trustee Guist to approve an Ordinance Granting a Major Amendment to a Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Lots 11 and 12 of Kendall Point Business Center Unit 6 to Allow for the Development of a Parking Lot.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
James Marter II Terry Olson
Jennifer Jones Sinnott
Nay: None
Absent: Brian Thomas
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Jones Sinnott- has been super busy; great news that kids will be starting school; great meeting; great job to Director Horton regarding the refunding of the bonds; the crystal ball worked.
Trustee Kuhrt- concert at the Venue was a good turnout; met with residents; would like to add a future agenda item to discuss increasing advertising budget. Staff will add the item to a future Committee of the Whole. He inquired into the status of adopting an ICC state law into Municipal Code for private property towing; Chief and the Village Attorney are working on it; will have this as an agenda item in September.
Trustee Olson- thank you to staff, Public Works, Police Dept; tonight is National Night Out.
Trustee Marter II- spent 20-30 minutes at Village Hall last Wednesday; discussed the current permit process and ideas for resident feedback; would like to bring back for a general discussion at a future meeting. Staff will add the item to a future Committee of the Whole.
Trustee Guist- no report.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Thank you to Julie Hoffman and Director Hughes for the Coffee with the Mayor & water tower tour; just over 50 people were there; fun and good questions; maybe a tour of the Venue in the next quarter. National Night Out was tonight. Lunafest is August 8th at 11:00am here at Village Hall. Movies in the Park at the new Venue on August 12th; the Greatest Showman will be playing. Exciting news coming at the new Venue. There will be a viewing party at OBC on August 25th for Joe Berenyi; he is a two time Para-Olympian cyclist and will be competing in this year’s Para-Olympic events.
Herschel Luckinbill passed away last week; he is the kindest man he’s ever known. Herschel moved to Tennessee in February and built his dream home. Herschel was instrumental in bringing the Vietnam Moving Wall and the Middle East Conflict Veteran’s Wall of Honor to Oswego. Herschel was known by all; sending condolences.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no Closed Session held.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee Marter II and seconded by Trustee Jones Sinnott to adjourn the meeting; upon a voice vote with all remaining members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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