Village of Oswego Village President and Board of Trustees met Nov. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Troy Parlier called the meeting to order at 7:04 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, 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 Services Director; Andrea Lamberg, Finance Director, Bridget Bittman, Community Engagement Manager- Marketing; Kevin Leighty, Economic Development Director; Joe Renzetti, IT/GIS Director; Julie Hoffman, Community Engagement Manager- Special Events; and Karl Ottosen, Village Attorney.
RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS
E.1 Art at Village Hall Artist Recognition
a. Grace Gabaldon
Julie Hoffman introduced Grace; she is one of four artists to display art at Village Hall; she is a Junior in high school; she previously displayed art at Traughber Jr. High; she is also a photographer; her favorite pieces are sunsets and landscapes; her art is gorgeous; keep up the good work. President Parlier presented her with a certificate of appreciation. Pictures were taken.
E.2 Proclamation- National Family Literacy Day, November 1, 2022
President Parlier read the proclamation and presented the proclamation to Heather Niessner. Pictures were taken.
E.3 Proclamation- Veterans' Day, November 11, 2022
President Parlier read the proclamation. He noted this is an important day with many ceremonies taking place in Oswego; it will be a privilege to read this proclamation at the Veterans Day ceremony.
E.4 Employee Service Awards
a. Justin Pan- 15 Years of Service (Police Department)
Justin could not attend. President Parlier thanked him for his hard work and dedication; Justin was his first ride along when he became Village President.
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum was opened at 7:13 p.m. There was no one who requested to speak. The public forum was closed at 7:13 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no staff reports.
CONSENT AGENDA
H.1 October 18, 2022 Committee of the Whole Minutes
H.2 October 18, 2022 Regular Village Board Minutes
H.3 October 18, 2022 Closed Session Minutes, Approve and Release
H.4 Resolution Adopting Regular Meeting Dates for Village Board, Commissions, and Adjudication Meetings in Calendar Year 2023.
H.5 Ordinance Granting a Final Plat of Subdivision for Redwood Phase 2A.
H.6 Resolution Authorizing the Reduction in Project Security Bond #K09217332 to $652,127.70 for Ashcroft Place Unit 3 Effective November 2, 2022.
H.7 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Four New Ford Utility Interceptor Squads from Currie Motors for an Amount Not to Exceed $162,240.00 and the Waiving of the Competitive Bidding Requirement.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve the Consent Agenda; Approving the October 18, 2022 Committee of the Whole Minutes; Approving the October 18, 2022 Village Board Minutes; Approving and Releasing the October 18, 2022 Closed Minutes; and Approving the following ordinance and resolutions:
Ordinance No. 22-68; Ordinance Granting a Final Plat of Subdivision for Redwood Phase 2A. Resolution No. 22-R-97; Resolution Adopting Regular Meeting Dates for Village Board, Commissions, and Adjudication Meetings in Calendar Year 2023.
Resolution No. 22-R-98 Resolution Authorizing the Reduction in Project Security Bond #K09217332 to $652,127.70 for Ashcroft Place Unit 3 Effective November 2, 2022. Resolution No. 22-R-99; Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Four New Ford Utility Interceptor Squads from Currie Motors for an Amount Not to Exceed $162,240.00 and the Waiving of the Competitive Bidding Requirement.
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 November 1, 2022, in the Amount of $1,721,575.48.
A question was asked regarding a hotel charge for a band. It was asked if future hotel expenses could be included in the agreement instead of a line item in the bill list; these types of expenses are built into the special events fund account as part of the overall budget; staff will look into including in agreements.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Guist to approve the Bill List Dated November 1, 2022, in the Amount of $1,721,575.48.
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 Oswego Senior Living
a. Approval of an Ordinance approving a Redevelopment Agreement between the Village of Oswego and IDG Oswego LLC to allow for the development of the Oswego Senior Living development. Ordinance No. 22-69
b. Approval of an Ordinance vacating part of the Parkers Mill Place and Chapman Place rights of way generally located northwest of the intersection of Washington Street and Route 31 in Oswego Illinois. Ordinance No. 22-70
A motion was made by Trustee Guist and seconded by Trustee Jones Sinnott to approve an Ordinance approving a Redevelopment Agreement between the Village of Oswego and IDG Oswego LLC to allow for the development of the Oswego Senior Living development; and approve an Ordinance vacating part of the Parkers Mill Place and Chapman Place rights of way generally located northwest of the intersection of Washington Street and Route 31 in Oswego Illinois.
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 License Plate Reader Grant
a) Resolution Authoring the Oswego Police Department to Accept the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) Subrecipient Contract for Services-Microgrant/Subaward (Contract #72-055) to Provide Funding for Four License Plate Readers for Two Years. Resolution No. 22-R-100
b) Resolution Authorizing the Chief of Police to Execute a Flock Group Inc. Services Agreement Order Form in the Amount of $20,833.00 for Lease of Four License Plate Readers for Two Years to Include Installation. Resolution No. 22-R-101
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Olson to Approve a Resolution Authoring the Oswego Police Department to Accept the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) Subrecipient Contract for Services-Microgrant/Subaward (Contract #72-055) to Provide Funding for Four License Plate Readers for Two Years; and approve a Resolution Authorizing the Chief of Police to Execute a Flock Group Inc. Services Agreement Order Form in the Amount of $20,833.00 for Lease of Four License Plate Readers for Two Years to Include Installation.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
Terry Olson Jennifer Jones Sinnott
Brian Thomas
Nay: James Marter II
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and one (1) nay vote.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Jones Sinnott- lots of leaves; Wine Off the Fox was a great event; kudos to staff; great to see people enjoying themselves; looking forward to the holidays.
Trustee Kuhrt- Halloween was a success.
Trustee Olson- Wine Off the Fox was a great event; Veterans Day is coming up; God bless those who have served and are currently serving.
Trustee Thomas- bravest and brightest are our military; kudos to those serving and have served. He asked for a discussion of short-term rentals to be put on a Committee of the Whole agenda; would like clarity of the options; majority of the Board agreed to have it put on a future agenda; item will be scheduled for January or February.
Trustee Guist- election day is next week; get out and make your vote count.
Trustee Marter II- get out and vote; hope everyone had a good holiday; thank you to Veterans who have served and to those who are currently serving.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Veterans Day ceremony is next week; Trustee Olson was a workhorse with this wife at Wine Off the Fox; Jersey Girls was the best band.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee Olson and seconded by Trustee Thomas to adjourn the meeting; upon a voice vote with all remaining members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
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