Village of Oswego Village President and Board Of Trustees met Oct. 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Troy Parlier called the meeting to order at 7:30 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; Rod Zenner, Community Development Director; Mark Horton, Finance Director; Joe Renzetti, IG/GIS Director; Scott McMaster, Economic Development Director; Susan Quasney, Engineer; Jenette Sturges, Community Engagement Coordinator, Marketing; Corey Incandela, Administrative Intern; Karl Ottosen, Village Attorney; and Douglas Dorando, Village Attorney.
RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS
E.1 Resolution Designating the Intersection of Grove Road and Collins Road with the Honorary Street Name Sign, "Joe Berenyi Way." Resolution No. 21-R-76
A motion was made by Trustee Thomas and seconded by Trustee Guist to approve a Resolution Designating the Intersection of Grove Road and Collins Road with the Honorary Street Name Sign, "Joe Berenyi Way."
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. President Parlier briefly spoke about Joe’s accomplishments and unveiled the honorary street sign.
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum was opened at 7:34 p.m.
Randy Boldt addressed the Board regarding the house next door to him being rented as a VRBO; he noted the disturbances he is having and the concerns with larger groups staying there during the holidays; he asked that we look at regulations and whether the residence is properly managed.
Darice Nichols addressed the Board regarding Avanterra; water and flooding issues; traffic on Douglas and Wolf Road; whether there will be low-income housing on this property; lived here for 52 years; should make the property into a park instead; project is too close to her house; she has horses and chickens on her property; consider doing something different; don’t want to see this in her backyard; how Blocker stopped the property from being sold.
There was no one else who requested to speak. The Public Forum was closed at 7:44 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
G.1 Financial Audit for Fiscal Year 2021 Presentation
Director Horton addressed the Board regarding the audit for FY2021. A memo, Auditor’s Communication report, Single Audit report, TIF report and the Comprehensive Annual Financial report were provided to the Board. For the 18th consecutive year, the Village has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and Distinguished Budget Award. The final audit report was presented by Brian LeFevre of Sikich LLP. He provided an unmodified opinion and briefly addressed the following:
• Introductory Section
• Financial Section
➢ Standards
➢ Issuing of opinions
• Management’s Discussion and Analysis
➢ General Fund budgetary highlights
• Fund Balances
• IMRF Fund
• Police Pension Fund
➢ 89.26% funded versus other municipalities funded at 50-55%
Board, staff and auditor discussion focused on audit went smoothly; TIF Fund; employee pension contributions are set by State statute; 6.5% interest rate assumption is made by the Village; adjustment is reasonable; consolidation has not occurred with the police, only the fire departments; whether the numbers will be the same when it’s a state-wide consolidation; the returns may be more stable; no guarantee on larger returns; consolidation will help the smaller municipalities; waiting on the market crash; more stability rather than money. There was no further discussion.
Director Di Santo- reminded the Board of the Strategic Planning Sessions this Thursday and next Wednesday from 4pm-8pm. This is Jenette Sturges’s last meeting. He thanked her for her creative mind; website marketing; multi-media skills; projects and talent.
CONSENT AGENDA
H.1 October 5, 2021 Committee of the Whole Minutes
H.2 October 5, 2021 Regular Village Board Minutes
H.3 Resolution Approving a Christmas Walk Parade and the Temporary Closure of U.S. Highway 34, in the Village of Oswego, on December 3, 2021.
H.4 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement Between the Village of Oswego and Metropolitan Alliance of Police Oswego (Map) Chapter No. 516.
H.5 Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Decrease Class "N-1" Liquor License for Fox Valley Winery Inc., d.b.a. Fox Valley Winery Located at 5600 U.S. Highway 34.
H.6 Resolution Authorizing Task Order Two with RJN Group, Inc. for the Construction Management of 7,500 feet of Sanitary Sewer in the Amount Not to Exceed $27,970.00.
H.7 Resolution Authorizing Task Order 3 with RJN Group, Inc. for the Inspection of 1,280 Manholes of the Sanitary Sewer System in the Amount Not to Exceed $179,890.00.
H.8 Resolution Authorizing Final Acceptance of Public Improvements for the Development at113 Main St, Effective November 1, 2021, and Release of Project Surety.
H.9 Resolution Ratifying the Village President’s Executive Orders and Extending Declaration of Local Emergency and Disaster.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Marter II to approve the Consent Agenda; Approving the October 5, 2021 Committee of the Whole Minutes; Approving the October 5, 2021 Regular Village Board Minutes; and Approving the following ordinance and resolutions:
Ordinance No. 21-82; Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Decrease Class "N-1" Liquor License for Fox Valley Winery Inc., d.b.a. Fox Valley Winery Located at 5600 U.S. Highway 34.
Resolution No. 21-R-77; Resolution Approving a Christmas Walk Parade and the Temporary Closure of U.S. Highway 34, in the Village of Oswego, on December 3, 2021.
Resolution No. 21-R-78; Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement Between the Village of Oswego and Metropolitan Alliance of Police Oswego (Map) Chapter No. 516.
Resolution No. 21-R-79; Resolution Authorizing Task Order Two with RJN Group, Inc. for the Construction Management of 7,500 feet of Sanitary Sewer in the Amount Not to Exceed $27,970.00.
Resolution No. 21-R-80; Resolution Authorizing Task Order 3 with RJN Group, Inc. for the Inspection of 1,280 Manholes of the Sanitary Sewer System in the Amount Not to Exceed $179,890.00.
Resolution No. 21-R-81; Resolution Authorizing Final Acceptance of Public Improvements for the Development at113 Main St, Effective November 1, 2021, and Release of Project Surety.
Resolution No. 21-R-82; 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 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 October 19, 2021 in the Amount of $1,107,757.86.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve the Bill List Dated October 19, 2021 in the Amount of $1,107,757.86.
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
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
K.1 Avanterra
a) Conduct Public Hearing on the Annexation Agreement.
President Parlier opened the public hearing at 8:07 p.m.
Russell Pietrowiak addressed the Board regarding Avanterra. He has mixed feelings about the project; problems with renting of houses; lack of sidewalks; whether the houses will have basements and storage; possible parking issues and truck deliveries; product and density; what precedent does this set; first of domino effect; left turn restrictions from 7am-10am; feels 6:30am would be better.
There was no one else who wished to speak. The public hearing was closed at 8:12 p.m.
Representatives for Avanterra, Russ Whitaker and Sara Johnson, were present to answer questions from the Board.
Board, staff and representative discussions focused on very unique products and growing throughout the U.S.; changes to the final P.U.D. have been well thought out; sidewalks will be strategically located; pedestrian path; regional connectivity; have a legal obligation to tie into the drain tiles; will do a study on the drain tiles; re-development would update the storm water drainage to be in compliance with the standards; rental prices are high; rent includes resources available; incomes of over $100,000 per household; setting prices at fair market value; can’t change flow of water in or out of the property; Illinois drainage laws need to be followed; provision included to allow for an agreement for policing roads, if needed; one bedroom= $1,800/month; four bedroom= $3,000/month. There was no further discussion.
b) Ordinance Authorizing Entering into an Annexation Agreement with Continental 599 Fund LLC for Avanterra Rental Community Located at the Southeast Corner of Wolf Road and Future Douglas Road Extension. Ordinance No. 21-83
A motion was made by Trustee Marter II and seconded by Trustee Guist to approve an Ordinance Authorizing Entering into an Annexation Agreement with Continental 599 Fund LLC for Avanterra Rental Community Located at the Southeast Corner of Wolf Road and Future Douglas Road Extension.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
James Marter II Terry Olson
Jennifer Jones Sinnott
Nay: Brian Thomas
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and one (1) nay vote.
c) Ordinance Rezoning Territory East of Future Douglas Road Extended South of Wolf Road From R-1 Single Family Residence District to R-4 General Resident District. Ordinance No. 21-84
A motion was made by Trustee Marter II and seconded by Trustee Jones Sinnott to approve an Ordinance Rezoning Territory East of Future Douglas Road Extended South of Wolf Road From R-1 Single Family Residence District to R-4 General Resident District and approve an Ordinance Granting a Special Use for a Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development and Plat to Allow for the Development of 149 Rental Units in the R-4 General Residence District at the Southeast Corner of the Future Douglas Road Extension and Wolf Road, Subject to Final Engineering Approval.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
James Marter II Terry Olson
Jennifer Jones Sinnott
Nay: Brian Thomas
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and one (1) nay vote.
d) Ordinance Granting a Special Use for a Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development and Plat to Allow for the Development of 149 Rental Units in the R-4 General Residence District at the Southeast Corner of the Future Douglas Road Extension and Wolf Road, Subject to Final Engineering Approval. Ordinance No. 21-85
Motion to approve this item was included under K.1 c).
K.2 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Farm Contract Between the Village of Oswego and Creekside Farms, LLC. Resolution No. 21-R-83
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Farm Contract Between the Village of Oswego and Creekside Farms, LLC.
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- no report
Trustee Kuhrt- hope everyone has a great Halloween.
Trustee Olson- no report
Trustee Thomas- no report.
Trustee Guist- congrats to the Oswego’s Got Talent winners.
Trustee Marter II- couldn’t make it to the Fox Valley Winery grand opening; great to see these openings and great events. President Parlier noted that the inside of the winery is very comfortable.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
• Pumpkin pick-up- this year included a maze and photo ops; Public Works did a great job; pumpkins were gone in 1 hour and 20 minutes; people dressed up; kudos to the Community Relations Dept.; great Sunday.
• Leaf collection started yesterday.
• Cultural Arts Commission is holding a card project. You can pick-up a complimentary card at Village Hall and return it by Nov.12th.
• Fox Valley Winery is now open.
• Freddie’s Off the Chain was issued a construction permit.
• Farewell to Jenette; good luck in your future endeavors.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no Closed Session held.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott 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 8:27 p.m.
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