Village of Oswego President and Board of Trustees met Dec.14.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Troy Parlier called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 Tom Guist, Kit Kuhrt, James Marter II, Terry Olson, and Jennifer Jones Sinnott.
Board Members Absent: Trustee Brian Thomas.
Staff Physically Present: Christina Burns, Asst. Village Administrator; Tina Touchette, Village Clerk; Jeff Burgner, Police Chief; Mark Horton, Finance Director; Jennifer Hughes, Public Works Director; Rod Zenner, Development Services Director; Joe Renzetti, IG/GIS Director; Tim Zasada, Asst. Public Works Director Utilities; Susan Quasney, Engineer; Corey Incandela, Administrative Intern; and Douglas Dorando, Village Attorney.
RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS
E.1 Employee Service Awards
a) Anthony DeNatale- 5 Years of Service (Police Department)
b) Karen Walat- 15 Years of Service (Police Department)
c) Joshua Gerry- 20 Years of Service (Police Department)
d) Michael Torrance- 20 Years of Service (Police Department)
Employees were unable to attend the meeting. President Parlier thanked them for their service.
PUBLIC FORUM
The Public Forum was opened at 7:01 p.m. There was no one who requested to speak. The Public Forum was closed at 7:01 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no staff reports.
CONSENT AGENDA
H.1 November 16, 2021 Committee of the Whole Minutes
H.2 November 16, 2021 Regular Village Board Minutes
H.3 November 16, 2021 Closed Session Minutes (Approve, but Not Release)
H.4 Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Grant of Easement Agreement for the Water Main for Speedway Located at 1830 Route 30.
H.5 Resolution Ratifying the Village President’s Executive Orders and Extending Declaration of Local Emergency and Disaster.
H.6 Ordinance Amending Title 1 Chapter 18; Statement of Economic Interests.
H.7 Resolution Authorizing the Village to Enter into an Agreement with Voluntary Action Center for the Provision of Demand-Response Transportation.
H.8 Resolution Authorizing Approval for Professional Audit Services with Sikich LLP.
H.9 Ordinance Granting a Minor Amendment to the Final Planned Unit Development for Oswego Commons; 3020 Route 34 Lot 3 – Target Store Elevations.
H.10 Ordinance Granting a Preliminary/Final PUD and a Special Use Permit for a Motor Freight Terminal Located at 1940 Wiesbrook Drive.
H.11 Ordinance Granting a Variance in the R-2 Single Family Residence District to Allow for an Increase in the Permitted Ground Coverage Area from Twenty-Five (25) Percent to Approximately Twenty-Seven (27) Percent to Allow for the Construction of a Four Seasons Room Addition at 475 Deerfield Drive.
H.12 Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Terminate One Class "B-1" Liquor License for NF Grocery Inc d.b.a. 7-Eleven Located at 2 East Merchants Drive and Add One Class "B-1" Liquor License for AARAV & Arman Inc. d.b.a. 7-Eleven #27099C Located at 2 East Merchants Drive.
H.13 Intergovernmental Risk Management Association
a) Ordinance Authorizing the Village of Oswego to Join the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency effective January 1, 2021.
b) Resolution Appointing a Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency.
H. 14 Ordinance Granting a Minor Amendment to the Farmington Lakes Apartments PUD to Allow for a Fence.
H.15 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with McGuire Igleski & Associates, Inc., for the National Registration of Historic Places Designation in the Amount of $9,000.00.
H.16 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Change Order #1 to the Snow Removal Contract for FY22 with Figgins Tree & Turf, Inc., of Oswego, IL., in the Amount of $2,546.00.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Guist to approve the Consent Agenda; Approving the November 16, 2021 Committee of the Whole Minutes; Approving the November 16, 2021 Revised Regular Village Board Minutes; Approving, but Not Releasing the November 16, 2021 Closed Session Minutes; and Approving the following ordinances and resolutions:
Ordinance No. 21-90; Ordinance Amending Title 1 Chapter 18; Statement of Economic Interests.
Ordinance No. 21-91; Ordinance Granting a Minor Amendment to the Final Planned Unit Development for Oswego Commons; 3020 Route 34 Lot 3 – Target Store Elevations.
Ordinance No. 21-92; Ordinance Granting a Preliminary/Final PUD and a Special Use Permit for a Motor Freight Terminal Located at 1940 Wiesbrook Drive.
Ordinance No. 21-93; Ordinance Granting a Variance in the R-2 Single Family Residence District to Allow for an Increase in the Permitted Ground Coverage Area from Twenty-Five (25) Percent to Approximately Twenty-Seven (27) Percent to Allow for the Construction of a Four Seasons Room Addition at 475 Deerfield Drive.
Ordinance No. 21-94; Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Terminate One Class "B-1" Liquor License for NF Grocery Inc d.b.a. 7-Eleven Located at 2 East Merchants Drive and Add One Class "B 1" Liquor License for AARAV & Arman Inc. d.b.a. 7-Eleven #27099C Located at 2 East Merchants Drive.
Ordinance No. 21-95; Intergovernmental Risk Management Association; Ordinance Authorizing the Village of Oswego to Join the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency effective January 1, 2021.
Ordinance No. 21-96; Ordinance Granting a Minor Amendment to the Farmington Lakes Apartments PUD to Allow for a Fence.
Resolution No. 21-R-94; Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Grant of Easement Agreement for the Water Main for Speedway Located at 1830 Route 30
Resolution No. 21-R-95; Resolution Ratifying the Village President’s Executive Orders and Extending Declaration of Local Emergency and Disaster.
Resolution No. 21-R-96; Resolution Authorizing the Village to Enter into an Agreement with Voluntary Action Center for the Provision of Demand-Response Transportation.
Resolution No. 21-R-97; Resolution Authorizing Approval for Professional Audit Services with Sikich LLP.
Resolution No. 21-R-98; Intergovernmental Risk Management Association; Resolution Appointing a Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency.
Resolution No. 21-R-99; Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with McGuire Igleski & Associates, Inc., for the National Registration of Historic Places Designation in the Amount of $9,000.00.
Resolution No. 21-R-100; Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Change Order #1 to the Snow Removal Contract for FY22 with Figgins Tree & Turf, Inc., of Oswego, IL., in the Amount of $2,546.00.
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 December 14, 2021 in the Amount of $2,137,326.47.
A motion was made by Trustee Olson and seconded by Trustee Jones Sinnott to approve the Bill List Dated December 14, 2021 in the Amount of $2,137,326.47.
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
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
K.1 Resolution Selecting Lake Michigan as the Preferred Water Source and the DuPage Water Commission as the Preferred Water Supplier for the Village of Oswego. Resolution No. 21- R-101
President Parlier stated the Board and staff spent a lot of hours on this item and decision; it’s a much anticipated moment; we can’t make a mistake; thank you everyone.
A motion was made by Trustee Marter II and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve a Resolution Selecting Lake Michigan as the Preferred Water Source and the DuPage Water Commission as the Preferred Water Supplier for the Village of Oswego.
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 Amending Title 3 Chapter and Title 3 Chapter 31; Increase Class "A-3" Liquor and Video Gaming License for Vicki Enterprises LLC d.b.a. Vicki's Located at 1152 Douglas Road. Ordinance No. 21-97
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter and Title 3 Chapter 31; Increase Class "A-3" Liquor and Video Gaming License for Vicki Enterprises LLC d.b.a. Vicki's Located at 1152 Douglas Road.
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 Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Increase Class "C" Liquor License for The Dairy Barn - Oswego, LLC d.ba. Dairy Barn Located at 121 South Main Street. Ordinance No. 21-98
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Increase Class "C" Liquor License for The Dairy Barn - Oswego, LLC d.ba. Dairy Barn Located at 121 South Main Street.
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.4 Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Increase Class "A-1" Liquor License for Oak + Bean LLC Located at 100 West Washington Street. Ordinance No. 21-99
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Increase Class "A-1" Liquor License for Oak + Bean LLC Located at 100 West Washington Street.
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.5 Ordinance Granting a Major Change to the PUD and Preliminary PUD Plat for Wind Gate at Southbury. Ordinance No. 21-100
A motion was made by Trustee Marter II and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve an Ordinance Granting a Major Change to the PUD and Preliminary PUD Plat for Wind Gate at Southbury.
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.6 Approve a Concept Plan for the Property Located at the Southwest Corner of Wolf’s Crossing Road and Douglas Road Extended to Allow for the Development of 48 Senior Housing Rental Units Inclusive of Staff’s Recommendations.
Jake Victor, Vice President of Development for Northpointe Development, presented the concept plan.
Current Developments:
Concept Plan- Gemini Senior Living
• Eight buildings targeted towards seniors
Tax Credits: Unique Financing Source
• Not low-income housing
Similar to this development:
Existing Affordable Developments
Development Timeline
Board, staff, and representative discussion focused on development depends on State tax credit; similar to Diamond Senior Center; working with staff recommendations regarding the concept plan; will not be able to sublease; no one under 55; only allow fourteen stays for those under 55; whether they will need to connect to Avanterra; couple years before breaking ground; Planning & Zoning Commission discussed the access point likely being off of Douglas Road and not off of Wolf Road; will depend on the timing and the future round-about; M/I Homes project will have space between this project. There was no further discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Kuhrt and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve a Concept Plan for the Property Located at the Southwest Corner of Wolf’s Crossing Road and Douglas Road Extended to Allow for the Development of 48 Senior Housing Rental Units Inclusive of Staff’s Recommendations.
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.7 Special Service Area Tax Levies
a) Public Hearing to Comply With Truth in Taxation Act 35 ILCS 200/27-32, for Special Service Area SS60 Oswego 04-SSA-01.
The public hearing was opened at 7:19 p.m. No one requested to speak. The public hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m.
b) Public Hearing to Comply With Truth in Taxation Act 35 ILCS 200/27-32, for Special Service Area SS84 Oswego 05-SSA-03.
The public hearing was opened at 7:20 p.m. No one requested to speak. The public hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m.
c) Ordinance Providing for the Levying, Assessment and Collection of Taxes for the 2021 Tax Year for Special Service Area SS60 Oswego 04-SSA-01 of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will County, Illinois. Ordinance No. 21-101
d) Ordinance Providing for the Levying, Assessment and Collection of Taxes for the 2021 Tax Year for Special Service Area SS84 Oswego 05-SSA-03 of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will County, Illinois. Ordinance No. 21-102
A motion was made by Trustee Marter II and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve an Ordinance Providing for the Levying, Assessment and Collection of Taxes for the 2021 Tax Year for Special Service Area SS60 Oswego 04-SSA-01 and approve an Ordinance Providing for the Levying, Assessment and Collection of Taxes for the 2021 Tax Year for Special Service Area SS84 Oswego 05- SSA-03 of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will County, Illinois.
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.8 Village 2021 Property Tax Levy
a) Public Hearing to comply with Truth in Taxation Act 35 ILCS 200/18-60, 18-65 for the Village of Oswego.
The public hearing was opened at 7:21 p.m. No one requested to speak. The public hearing was closed at 7:21 p.m.
b) Ordinance Providing for the Levying, Assessment and Collection of Taxes for the 2021 Tax Year of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will Counties, Illinois. Ordinance No. 21- 103
The ordinance drafted reduces the tax rate by 0.50% from the 2020 tax levy rate.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Marter II to approve an Ordinance Providing for the Levying, Assessment and Collection of Taxes for the 2021 Tax Year of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will Counties, Illinois.
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.9 Tax Levy Abatement Ordinances:
a) Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2021 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the $4,055,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011, Dated December 20, 2011 of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will County, Illinois. Ordinance No. 21-104
b) Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2021 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the $8,595,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013, Dated May 17, 2013 of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will County, Illinois. Ordinance No. 21-105
c) Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2021 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the $27,105,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016, Dated June 8, 2016 of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will County, Illinois. Ordinance No. 21- 106
d) Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2021 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the $5,070,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2017, Dated July 25, 2017 of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will County, Illinois. Ordinance No. 21-107
e) Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2021 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the $20,825,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021, Dated August 9, 2021 of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will County, Illinois. Ordinance No. 21-108
A motion was made by Trustee Marter II and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve an Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2021 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the $4,055,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011, Dated December 20, 2011; and approve an Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2021 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the $8,595,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013, Dated May 17, 2013; and approve an Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2021 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the $27,105,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016, Dated June 8, 2016; and approve an Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2021 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the $5,070,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2017, Dated July 25, 2017; and approve an Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2021 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on the $20,825,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021, Dated August 9, 2021 of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will County, Illinois.
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.10 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Titan Pro Plus Leaf Vacuum from Bonnell Industries Inc. in the Amount of $65,115.00 Less Rental Credits of $10,500.00; and the Waiving of the Competitive Bid Requirement. Resolution No. 21-102
Board and staff discussion focused on needing more than one of these vacuums; where vacuum will be stored; Public Works equipment is old; increasing productivity; first installment of investment in equipment; last purchase of equipment was in 2013; this is the first replacement; self-contained unit; reducing to one person for leaf pick-up; advantages of the new machine: more sucking power, ride on seat for operator, joy sticks to operate tube; don’t need someone walking along the vehicle; safer and more efficient; longevity of the machine; 10-15 years under good conditions; use six week per year; critical to get leaves picked up before it snows; can look into an extended warranty; only a standard warranty now; impellor and tubes are the parts that need to be fixed; putting more of these machines in the budget; machine replaces one person in the crew; leaf program is complete for 2021; finished last Thursday; starting street sweeping tomorrow; Groot’s landscape program is complete for 2021 as all dumps sites are closed for the year. There was no further discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Guist to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Titan Pro Plus Leaf Vacuum from Bonnell Industries Inc. in the Amount of $65,115.00 Less Rental Credits of $10,500.00; and the Waiving of the Competitive Bid Requirement.
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- Christmas Drive-Through is Friday; thank you to everybody for their support; enjoy time with family and friends; Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Trustee Kuhrt- excited that the Drive- Through was moved to Friday; he will be wearing his Christmas shirt on Friday and maybe trying to make it blink too; Happy Holidays and Happy New Year; glad we got the water source behind us and chose a water source.
Trustee Olson- shout out to all the members of the military and their dedication to our Country; Happy Holidays; thoughts and prayers to those affected by the recent tornados.
Trustee Thomas- absent; no report.
Trustee Guist- first year has been busy; looking forward to next year; encourage people to go Downtown; went Downtown last weekend and could feel the Christmas atmosphere; kudos to the Village.
Trustee Marter II- Christmas Walk was great this year; good to see all the people; seemed it went very smoothly; looking back on this year and ahead, the amount of development is unexpected and nice to see it; exciting stuff going on; nice to have the water decision behind us; more decisions to come; Merry Christmas and Happy New Year; not as festive as Trustee Kuhrt, but he does have green and red shoes on; excited for the Christmas season and seeing all the lights up around town.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Christmas Walk was a huge success and the biggest one we’ve ever had; shout out to Village staff, Public Works, the Police Department and everyone involved for the hours put into it to make it as successful as it was; beautiful and great; thank you to everyone; enjoyed the event; looking forward to the Christmas Drive-Through; had 3,000 people attend last year; Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone in the Village, our staff, the Board, residents and the reporters in the audience; next meeting isn’t until January 11th.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no Closed Session held.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee Olson 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 7:38 p.m.
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