Village of Oswego President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Troy Parlier called the meeting to order at 7:11 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, Jennifer Jones Sinnott, 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; Rod Zenner, Community Development Director; Mark Horton, Finance Director; Scott McMaster, ED Director; Joe Renzetti, IG/GIS Director; Corey Incandela, Administrative Intern; and Karl Ottosen, Village Attorney.
RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS
E.1 Oath of Office
a. Rakan S. Ammari- Patrol Officer
Chief Burgner introduced him, noted his family who were present, and briefly spoke about his background. He begins field training on Monday. President Parlier swore him in.
E.2 Employee Service Awards
a. Amy Densberger- 5 Years of Service (Police Department)
b. Kevin St. Laurent- 5 Years of Service (Public Works Department)
Awards were added to the agenda in error. The awards will be included in the October 5, 2021 agenda.
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum was opened at 7:18 p.m. There was no one who requested to speak. The Public Forum was closed at 7:18 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
Administrator Di Santo- Strategic Planning sessions are being held throughout the month of October. On October 19, 2021, a consultant will be speaking about governance at the Special Committee of Whole meeting starting at 5:00 p.m. On October 21, 2021, and October 27, 2021 from 4pm-8pm, Board and staff will be meeting to discuss Strategic Planning. Food and beverages will be provided.
CONSENT AGENDA
H.1 September 7, 2021 Committee of the Whole Minutes
H.2 September 7, 2021 Regular Village Board Minutes
H.3 September 7, 2021 Closed Session Minutes (Approve and Release)
H.4 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Task Order with Layne, a Granite Company for Repairs to Well 11 in an Amount Not to Exceed $164,906.00.
H.5 Ordinance Granting a Fifth Amendment to the Final Planned Unit Development to Allow for Changes to the Approved Elevation Plans and Signage for Walmart Located at 2300 Route 34.
H.6 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One New Ford Transit Connect from Riverview Ford in the Amount of $28,430.00 and Purchase of Required Equipment from Multiple Companies in the Amount of $14,850.00 for a Grand Total not to Exceed $43,280.00.
H.7 Resolution Authorizing Staff to Apply for a Safe Routes to School Grant for Speed Feedback Signs on Mill Road Near Fox Chase Elementary School.
H.8 Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget of the Village of Oswego for the Fiscal Year Commencing May 1, 2020 Adopted by Ordinance No. 20-22; including Exhibit A that was provided to the Board today.
H.9 Ordinance Amending Title 9 Chapter 14 of Village Code; Adopting Regulations for Towing from Private Property. Pulled for separate discussion and vote.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Guist to approve the Consent Agenda; Approving the September 7, 2021 Committee of the Whole Minutes; Approving the September 7, 2021 Regular Village Board Minutes; Approving and Releasing the September 7, 2021 Closed Session Minutes; and approving the following ordinances and resolutions:
Ordinance No. 21-76; Ordinance Granting a Fifth Amendment to the Final Planned Unit Development to Allow for Changes to the Approved Elevation Plans and Signage for Walmart Located at 2300 Route 34.
Ordinance No. 21-77; Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget of the Village of Oswego for the Fiscal Year Commencing May 1, 2020 Adopted by Ordinance No. 20-22; including Exhibit A that was provided to the Board today.
Resolution No. 21-R-70; Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Task Order with Layne, a Granite Company for Repairs to Well 11 in an Amount Not to Exceed $164,906.00.
Resolution No. 21-R-71; Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One New Ford Transit Connect from Riverview Ford in the Amount of $28,430.00 and Purchase of Required Equipment from Multiple Companies in the Amount of $14,850.00 for a Grand Total not to Exceed $43,280.00.
Resolution No. 21-R-72; Resolution Authorizing Staff to Apply for a Safe Routes to School Grant for Speed Feedback Signs on Mill Road Near Fox Chase Elementary School.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
James Marter II Terry Olson
Jennifer Jones Sinnott 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.
H.9 Ordinance Amending Title 9 Chapter 14 of Village Code; Adopting Regulations for Towing from Private Property. Ordinance No. 21-78
Board and staff discussion focused on moving everyone to ICC standards if they are not already; amendment is specifically for towing of cars on private property; only for vehicles trespassing on private property; the ordinance will make the towing companies get licensed through ICC and follow the rules; a lot of towing companies are licensed through ICC; standard procedure based on types of classifications; dispatch center has a tow list they cycle through when needing a tow due to an accident; police department has four towing companies they can chose from; whether any business can put up a tow sign at their business; amendment came from complaints from the community; towing company is regulated to contact the police department to let them know a car is being towed; police department will do inventory on properties with posted notices of towing; no need to post notice of this amendment on the Village’s website; can do a Facebook post regarding the amendment. There was no further discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Kuhrt to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 9 Chapter 14 of Village Code; Adopting Regulations for Towing from Private Property.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
James Marter II Terry Olson
Jennifer Jones Sinnott Brian Thomas
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
BILL LIST
I.1 Approve Bill List Dated September 21, 2021 in the Amount of $1,199,305.70.
A motion was made by Trustee Thomas and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve the Bill List Dated September 21, 2021 in the Amount of $1,199,305.70.
There was no discussion.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
James Marter II Terry Olson
Jennifer Jones Sinnott 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-73
A motion was made by Trustee Guist and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve the Resolution Ratifying the Village President’s Executive Orders and Extending Declaration of Local Emergency and Disaster.
There was no discussion.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
James Marter II Terry Olson
Jennifer Jones Sinnott 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 Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7 and Title 3 Chapter 31; Increase Class "A-3" Liquor and Video Gaming License for Giro LLC d.b.a. Sabrina's Located at 3330 Orchard Road. Ordinance No. 21-79
A motion was made by Trustee Thomas and seconded by Trustee Jones Sinnott to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7 and Title 3 Chapter 31; Increase Class "A-3" Liquor and Video Gaming License for Giro LLC d.b.a. Sabrina's Located at 3330 Orchard Road.
Board and staff discussion focused on the number of gaming licenses. There are 13 active licenses; six have recently applied with two of the six being approved by the Board. There was no further discussion.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
James Marter II Terry Olson
Jennifer Jones Sinnott 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 Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Oswego Police Department and the KenCon Executive Board/Kendall County Emergency Service and Communications Board – Kenwood Radio NX-5300 K2. Resolution No. 21-R-74
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve a Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Oswego Police Department and the KenCon Executive Board/Kendall County Emergency Service and Communications Board- Kenwood Radio NX-5300 K2.
There was no discussion.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
James Marter II Terry Olson
Jennifer Jones Sinnott 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 Jones Sinnott- kudos to Scott McMaster who spoke at the luncheon today and educated those who attended; helps build culture and enthusiasm.
Trustee Kuhrt- thank you to Chief Burgner for getting the hires going and replacing those we are losing; speaks volumes to your leadership.
Trustee Olson- thank you to the Public Works guys in helping Minooka with their clean-up after the storm.
Trustee Thomas- no report.
Trustee Guist- credit to Village departments on their transparency with the water source forum and the UDO; heard great things from the public in helping to make them aware of the topics and their ability to ask questions; credit to administration.
Trustee Marter II- no report.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Asst. Administrator Burns noted Oswego’s Got Talent was a fantastic event; great judges for the eleven youth and six adults who competed; 100 people attended who were excited to be there; finalists were announced on social media. Finals will be held on October 17th at Venue 1012 from 2:00pm-4:30pm. Starlifter is performing this Friday at Venue 1012 from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Coffee with Mayor is this Saturday at Venue 1012 at 9:00am; gives attendees opportunity to ask questions. Pumpkin pick-up is On October 17th at Venue 1012; have 500 pumpkins to giveaway.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no Closed Session held.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott 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 7:41 p.m.
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