Village of Oswego Village President and Board of Trustees met July 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 7:02 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; Andrea Lamberg, Finance Director; Tina Touchette, Village Clerk; Jeff Burgner, Police Chief; Susan Quasney, Engineer; Rod Zenner, Community Development Services Director; Bridget Bittman, Community Engagement Manager- Marketing; Kevin Leighty, Economic Development Director; Joe Renzetti, IT/GIS Director; Corey Incandela, Administrative Intern; Julie Hoffman, Community Engagement Manager- Special Events; and Karl Ottosen, Village Attorney.
RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS
E.1 Employee Service Awards
a. Hector Justiz- 15 Years of Service (Building and Permits Department)
Hector did not attend the meeting. President Parlier thanked him for his years of service. E.2 a. Appoint Kevin Zentner for a Term to Expire April 30, 2025.
A motion was made by Trustee Thomas and seconded by Trustee Marter II to approve the Appointment of Kevin Zentner, to the Historic Preservation Commission, for a Term to Expire April 30, 2025.
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.
E.3 Art at Village Hall Artist Recognition
a. Laura Helfers
Julie Hoffman introduced Laura and briefly spoke about her background. She has lived in Oswego for 9 years; artist since birth; she is a graphic designer and painter; pleased she is here in our community; Julie thanked her, on behalf of the Cultural Arts Commission, for entrusting us with her art. President Parlier presented her with a certificate of recognition. Pictures were taken.
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum was opened at 7:35 p.m. There was no one who requested to speak. The public forum was closed at 7:35 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
Asst. Village Administrator Burns provided the Board an update on the public art project. The project is a year’s long initiative of the Cultural Arts Commission; first mural in the downtown; located on the
south side of the cyclery/brewery/winery building; excited to bring art to the downtown; should be completed on Monday; artist is Jason Watts.
CONSENT AGENDA
H.1 June 27, 2022 Committee of the Whole Minutes
H.2 June 27, 2022 Regular Village Board Minutes
H.3 June 27, 2022 Closed Session Minutes, Approve and Release
H.4 Resolution Ratifying the Village President's Executive Order and Extending the Declaration of Local Emergency and Disaster.
H.5 Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Decrease Class "C" Liquor License for L & N Family Inc, d.b.a. La Cabana D'Oswego Located at 4550 IL Route 71.
H.6 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Supplemental Phase II Engineering Services Contract for Wolfs Crossing with Alfred Benesch & Company in the Amount of $35,115.00.
H.7 Resolution Agreeing to Conditions of a Permit from the Illinois Department of Transportation to Install Water Service to 277 N. Madison Street (Illinois Route 25).
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Marter II to approve the Consent Agenda; Approving the June 27, 2022 Committee of the Whole Minutes; Approving the June 27, 2022 Regular Village Board Minutes; Approving and Releasing the June 27, 2022 Closed Minutes and Approving the following ordinance and resolutions:
Ordinance No. 22-44; Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Decrease Class "C" Liquor License for L & N Family Inc, d.b.a. La Cabana D'Oswego Located at 4550 IL Route 71. Resolution No. 22-R-66; Resolution Ratifying the Village President's Executive Order and Extending the Declaration of Local Emergency and Disaster.
Resolution No. 22-R-67; Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Supplemental Phase II Engineering Services Contract for Wolfs Crossing with Alfred Benesch & Company in the Amount of $35,115.00.
Resolution No. 22-R-68; Resolution Agreeing to Conditions of a Permit from the Illinois Department of Transportation to Install Water Service to 277 N. Madison Street (Illinois Route 25).
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 July 19, 2022, in the Amount of $2,270,306.15.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Thomas to approve the Bill List Dated July 19, 2022, in the Amount of $2,270,306.15.
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
No old business.
NEW BUSINESS
K.1 Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7 and Title 3 Chapter 31; Increase Class "B-2" Liquor and Video Gaming License for Shimi2 Corporation, d.b.a. 7-Eleven #38672A Located at 244 E. Washington Street. Ordinance No. 22-45
A motion was made by Trustee Olson and seconded by Trustee Jones Sinnott to Approve an Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7 and Title 3 Chapter 31; Increase Class "B-2" Liquor and Video Gaming License for Shimi2 Corporation, d.b.a. 7-Eleven #38672A Located at 244 E. Washington Street.
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- couple weeks left in July; thank you to Julie Hoffman and staff for the Venue events; Hometown Car Show and the Downtown Street Dance is on July 30th; looking forward to seeing people out; hopefully we will have good weather.
Trustee Kuhrt- same as Trustee Jones Sinnott’s report.
Trustee Olson- no report
Trustee Thomas- no report
Trustee Guist- shout out to Noah Shultz, from Oswego East H.S., for being drafted to the White Sox in the first round.
Trustee Marter II- great fireworks show; great to see people, at the fireworks, despite the weather.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Spiderman, No Way Home movie at the Venue on Thursday; Bad Medicine with Coverlicious concert on Saturday at the Venue; Hillbilly Rockstarz concert on July 28th at the Venue; the August 2nd Board meeting was moved to August 9th; National Night Out is August 2nd at Prairie Point Park; Back to School Bash event is at the Venue on August 4th; Happy Tails Dog Park grand opening is on August 9th; congrats to Ashton Izzi, from Oswego East H.S., for being drafted to Seattle on the second day of the draft.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee Olson 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 7:44 p.m.
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