Village of Oswego Board of Trustees met Feb. 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Troy Parlier called the meeting to order at 7:05 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, Tina Touchette, Village Clerk; Jeff Burgner. Police Chief; Jennifer Hughes, Public Works Director; Rod Zenner, Community Development Services Director; Bridget Bittman, Community Engagement Manager- Marketing; Joe Renzetti, IT/GIS Director; Kevin Leighty, Economic Development Director; Kerry Behr, Project Engineer; Julie Hoffman, Community Engagement, Special Events Manager; and Karl Ottosen, Village Attorney.
RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS
E.1 Employee Service Awards
a) Julie Hoffman- 5 Years of Service (Community Relations Department)
Administrator Di Santo recognized Julie on her past experience, current accomplishments, current roles and her dedication to her position. President Parlier congratulated her on her years of service; appreciative of what she does. He presented her with her award and a gift. Julie thanked everyone for attending events and giving them life. She also thanked the community, volunteers, and businesses; thankful for purpose and the opportunity; cheers to the next five years.
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum was opened at 7:10 p.m.
Dan Fograse, President of the HOA for Season at Southbury, addressed the Board regarding Seasons of Southbury; thank you for getting punch list items done; there are still more items to be done; just found out that Lakeshore Drive will now need to be maintained by the HOA after the Village has maintained the road for the past 16 years; the community is 18 years old; came as a surprise; denial letter was received for a completed survey; would like someone to reach out to him or Patty Deering.
Don Howard addressed the Board regarding his representation for “those people”; he lives in Oswego, owns a business in Oswego, and his children who attend Oswego schools; offended by people who say “these people”; he has lived here for four years and waiting on the rates to drop; he lives with other people who rent; developments have to be open to allowing Section 8 and follow financial guidelines that include background checks and credit checks; he spends his money in Oswego, buys local and helps small businesses; don’t appreciate being called “those people”.
There was no one else who requested to speak. The public forum was closed at 7:19 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no staff reports.
CONSENT AGENDA
H.1 January 10, 2023 Special Village Board Minutes
H.2 Ordinance Renewing a Boundary Agreement Between the Village of Oswego and the City of Aurora.
H.3 Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7 and Title 3 Chapter 31; Decrease Class "A-3" Liquor and Video Gaming License for Cool Cash Inc. d.b.a. Lacey's Place Located at 6 E. Merchants Drive. (New Ownership)
H.4 Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Property Owned by the Village of Oswego; Public Works Woodchipper, Pumps, and Tank.
H.5 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Phase II Engineering for Watermain Design for Wolf's Crossing from Della Lane to 5th Street with Alfred Benesch & Company, Chicago, IL, in the Amount of $27,719.00.
H.6 Resolution Appointing NIMEC as the Village's Broker to Purchase Electricity and Delegation of signing authority to the Finance Director to Enter into NIMEC-Selected Energy Provider.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve the Consent Agenda; Approving the January 10, 2023 Special Village Board Minutes; and Approving the following ordinances and resolutions:
Ordinance No. 23-07; Ordinance Renewing a Boundary Agreement Between the Village of Oswego and the City of Aurora.
Ordinance No. 23-08; Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7 and Title 3 Chapter 31; Decrease Class "A-3" Liquor and Video Gaming License for Cool Cash Inc. d.b.a. Lacey's Place Located at 6 E. Merchants Drive. (Removal of New Ownership)
Ordinance No. 23-09; Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Property Owned by the Village of Oswego; Public Works Woodchipper, Pumps, and Tank.
Resolution No. 23-R-07; Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Phase II Engineering for Watermain Design for Wolf's Crossing from Della Lane to 5th Street with Alfred Benesch & Company, Chicago, IL, in the Amount of $27,719.00.
Resolution No. 23-R-08; Resolution Appointing NIMEC as the Village's Broker to Purchase Electricity and Delegation of signing authority to the Finance Director to Enter into NIMEC-Selected Energy Provider.
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 February 7, 2023, in the Amount of $2,128,748.50.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Guist to approve the Bill List Dated February 7, 2023, in the Amount of $2,128,748.50.
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 Ordinance Rezoning the Subject Property to B-3 and Approval of a Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development and Subdivision Plat at the Northeast Corner of Route 34 and Kendall Point Drive; Belle Tire. Ordinance No. 23-10
There was no discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Guist to approve an Ordinance Rezoning the Subject Property to B-3 and Approval of a Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development and Subdivision Plat at the Northeast Corner of Route 34 and Kendall Point Drive; Belle Tire.
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 Hudson Pointe
a) Open and Continue the Public Hearing from the January 10, 2023 Special Village Board meeting.
The public hearing was opened and resumed at 7:22 p.m. Administrator Di Santo noted that if the Board is approving, it should be approved subject to engineering approval of Exhibit B.
There was no one else who spoke. The public hearing was closed at 7:23 p.m.
b) Ordinance Approving the First Amendment to the Annexation Agreement Between the Village of Oswego and Lennar Multifamily Communities, LLC and Calatlantic Group, Inc.; Hudson Pointe. Ordinance No. 23-11
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Kuhrt to approve an Ordinance Approving the First Amendment to the Annexation Agreement Between the Village of Oswego and Lennar Multifamily Communities, LLC and Calatlantic Group, Inc.; Hudson Pointe; Subject to Engineering Approval of Exhibit B.
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.
K.3 Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7 Section 11; Increase Class "S-1" Liquor License for USA Soccer Inc. d.b.a. Playtime Soccer Located at 2050 Mitchell Drive.
Ordinance No. 23-12
Board discussion focused on alcohol being served in plastic or paper cups; no glass allowed. There was no further discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Marter II to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7 Section 11; Increase Class "S-1" Liquor License for USA Soccer Inc. d.b.a. Playtime Soccer Located at 2050 Mitchell Drive.
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.4 Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7 Section 11; Increase Class "K" Liquor License for Studio 60 On Main Located at 5 E. Jackson Street. Ordinance No. 23-13
Board discussion focused on what kind of arts are offered at the business; painting on canvas. There was no further discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Guist to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7 Section 11; Increase Class "K" Liquor License for Studio 60 On Main Located at 5 E. Jackson 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 Thomas- shouldn’t bring politics to the Board; called on me first the last time and did it again; negative comments; apologized at the last meeting; tried to get a motion for short term rentals; did anyone speak at the HOA Confederation meeting; why we can’t have discussions regarding short term rentals; did vote yes, back then, for Tuscany Station; great location, but not approving any more; not transparent with the rental percentage.
Trustee Guist- congrats to Julie; looking forward to events at the Venue; love the sign at 63 W. Washington; IDOT permits issued for stop lights on Washington; waiting on construction. Administrator Di Santo noted the construction will start on April 3rd.
Trustee Olson- congrats on Chocolate Walk; welcome to Michele Bergeron as the new Executive Director for the Oswego Senior Center; thank you to Piper & Sons Tree Service; against moratorium on rentals and video gaming.
Trustee Kuhrt- no report
Trustee Jones Sinnott- sign at 63 W. Washington is great; keep up the great work, Kevin; congrats to Julie; looking forward to the Business Expo at Oswego High School.
Trustee Marter II- good job on the 63 W. Washington sign; congrats to Julie; she’s always working hard; good atmosphere and great events; it’s illegal to discriminate on type of housing; if development comes in, it needs to fit within the zoning code and comprehensive plan; don’t have the right to regulate and say you cannot have rentals; did research on other communities that regulate rentals; shouldn’t put ourselves into possible litigation; have no issues with renters; unsure if we have the authority to regulate short term rentals; housing discrimination.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
A lot of people at Chocolate Walk; great event; Village offices will be closed on February 20th for President’s Day; State of the Village is February 23rd at Kendall 11; with regards to transparency, we passed a resolution, in December, on housing numbers.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee Olson and seconded by Trustee Jones Sinnott I to adjourn the meeting; upon a voice vote with all remaining members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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