Village of Oswego Board of Trustees met April 18.
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: Dan Di Santo, Village Administrator, Tina Touchette, Village Clerk; Jeff Burgner, Police Chief; Jennifer Hughes, Public Works Director; Andrea Lamberg, Finance Director; Rod Zenner, Community Development Services Director; Jason Bastin, Deputy Chief of Police; Bridget Bittman, Community Engagement Manager- Marketing; Joe Renzetti, IT/GIS Director; Kevin Leighty, Economic Development Director; Kerry Behr, Village Engineer; Julie Hoffman, Community Relations Manager- Special Events; and Karl Ottosen, Village Attorney.
RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS
E.1 Oath of Office
Chief Burgner introduced the members of the Police Commission and thanked them for their support and job in picking good officers.
a) Cayman L. Cherry- Patrol Officer
Chief Burgner recognized the members of his family and briefly spoke about Cayman’s background. President Parlier administered the oath.
b) Manuel F. Banuelos- Patrol Officer
Chief Burgner recognized the members of his family and briefly spoke about Manuel’s background. Chief is excited to see them both come onboard. They will be attending the 16-week academy and 20- week field training. President Parlier administered the oath.
President Parlier read the proclamations:
E.2 Proclamation- National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 9-15, 2023
E.3 Proclamation- Earth Day, April 22, 2023
E.4 Proclamation- Arbor Day, April 28, 2023
E.5 Proclamation- Municipal Clerks Week, April 30 - May 6, 2023
E.6 Proclamation- National Small Business Week, April 30 - May 6, 2023
E.7 Proclamation- Motorcycle Awareness Month, May 2023
Members of A.B.A.T.E were present. President Parlier provided them with a copy of the proclamation. Pictures were taken.
E.8 Proclamation- Building Safety Month, May 2023
E.9 Proclamation- National Historic Preservation Month, May 2023
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum was opened at 7:16 p.m. There was no one who requested to speak. The public forum was closed at 7:16 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
Administrator Di Santo- thanked the outgoing Village President and Trustees for their service and the working relationship with staff; sincere thanks for the investment in infrastructure; staff and him appreciate them.
CONSENT AGENDA
H.1 March 21, 2023 Committee of the Whole Minutes
H.2 March 21, 2023 Regular Village Board Minutes
H.3 April 5, 2023 Special Village Board Minutes
H.4 Resolution Ratifying the Village President's Executive Order and Extending the Declaration of Local Emergency and Disaster.
H.5 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Performance Construction and Engineering for the Van Buren Watermain Replacement Project in the Amount of $1,268,878.00.
H.6 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Builders Paving, LLC for the 2023 Street Resurfacing Project.
H.7 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with J and S Construction Sewer and Water, Inc. for the Plainfield Road and Woolley Road Watermain Extension Project.
H.8 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to Provide Funding Support Services for the New Water Source Project in the Amount of $34,700.00.
H.9 Resolution Authorizing the Waiving of Competitive Sealed Bidding and Entering into an Environmental Mosquito Management Services Agreement with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc., in the Amount of $89,796.00 for Fiscal Year 2024 with Increases as Noted for Fiscal Years Through 2028.
H.10 Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Property Owned by the Village of Oswego; Police Vehicles and Equipment.
H.11 Resolution Approving a PrairieFest Parade and the Temporary Closure of U.S. Highway 34 in the Village of Oswego.
H.12 Resolution Approving a Memorial Day Parade and the Temporary Closure of U.S. Highway 34 in the Village of Oswego.
A motion was made by Trustee Olson and seconded by Trustee Marter II to approve the Consent Agenda; Approving the March 21, 2023 Committee of the Whole Minutes; Approving the March 21, 2023 Regular Board Minutes; Approving the April 5, 2023 Special Village Board Minutes; and Approving the following ordinance and resolutions:
Ordinance No. 23-30; Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Property Owned by the Village of Oswego; Police Vehicles and Equipment.
Resolution No. 23-R-19; Resolution Ratifying the Village President's Executive Order and Extending the Declaration of Local Emergency and Disaster.
Resolution No. 23-R-20; Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Performance Construction and Engineering for the Van Buren Watermain Replacement Project in the Amount of $1,268,878.00.
Resolution No. 23-R-21; Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Builders Paving, LLC for the 2023 Street Resurfacing Project.
Resolution No. 23-R-22; Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with J and S Construction Sewer and Water, Inc. for the Plainfield Road and Woolley Road Watermain Extension Project.
Resolution No. 23-R-23; Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to Provide Funding Support Services for the New Water Source Project in the Amount of $34,700.00.
Resolution No. 23-R-24; Resolution Authorizing the Waiving of Competitive Sealed Bidding and Entering into an Environmental Mosquito Management Services Agreement with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc., in the Amount of $89,796.00 for Fiscal Year 2024 with Increases as Noted for Fiscal Years Through 2028.
Resolution No. 23-R-25; Resolution Approving a PrairieFest Parade and the Temporary Closure of U.S. Highway 34 in the Village of Oswego.
Resolution No. 23-R-26; Resolution Approving a Memorial Day Parade and the Temporary Closure of U.S. Highway 34 in 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 an omnibus roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
BILL LIST
I.1 Approve Bill List Dated April 18, 2023, in the Amount of $1,455,300.64.
A motion was made by Trustee Olson and seconded by Trustee Marter II to approve the Bill List Dated April 18, 2023, in the Amount of $1,455,300.64.
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 Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 Village Draft Budget
The public hearing was opened at 7:20 p.m. There was no one who spoke. The public hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m.
K.2 Ordinance Adopting the Budget for All Corporate Purposes of the Village of Oswego in Lieu of the Appropriations Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2023, and Ending on April 30, 2024. Ordinance No. 23-31
Board and staff discussion focused on surplus of $312,000.00 in the budget; add the transfer of $301,818.00 from the General Fund to the Capital Fund to construct a right turn lane at Douglas and Wolf Road; budget is balanced; budget includes the 54th police officer; all time high for number of officers; budget includes additional police car. There was no further discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Marter II and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve an Ordinance Adopting the Budget for All Corporate Purposes of the Village of Oswego in Lieu of the Appropriations Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2023, and Ending on April 30, 2024; Includes the transfer of $301,818.00 from the General Fund to the Capital Fund to construct a right turn lane at Douglas and Wolf 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 Adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2043 of the Village of Oswego, Kendall and Will Counties, Illinois. Ordinance No. 23-32
Board and staff discussion focused on the Capital Plan and Fund includes a right hand turn lane at Douglas Road and Wolf Road; burying of utilities will be included in the right hand turn lane project; whether this is approving the Douglas and Wolf Road project; project is only in the CIP for now; project will come back to the Board for approval.
A motion was made by Trustee Marter II and seconded by Trustee Olson to approve an Ordinance Adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2043 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.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Jones Sinnott- Wine on the Fox is coming up; it’s been a pleasure to serve with the outgoing Trustees; wish you all the best; appreciate the insight and learning; walk out with heads held high; best financial position we’ve ever been in.
Trustee Kuhrt- he called senior bingo; attending the IML conference tomorrow; last year we got a tenth of a percent back.
Trustee Olson- support the Oswego Senior Center.
Trustee Guist- echo what Administrator Di Santo and Trustee Jones Sinnott said; left with more infrastructure and staff; thank for your work.
Trustee Marter II- thank you to Dan, staff, and the community who supported us; it’s been an honor; zero regrets; best financial position; reinvested in the community; appreciate the support; glad he ran.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Wine on the Fox is May 5th and 6th; thank you to the Board and staff; it’s been a great ride; it’s been my pleasure and honor. He quoted Lord Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouts: “Try to leave this world a little better than you found it and when your turn comes to die, you can die happy in feeling that at any rate, you have not wasted your time but have done your best.”
CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee Marter II 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 7:30 p.m.
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