Village of Oswego Board of Trustees met Aug. 8.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Ryan Kauffman called the meeting to order at 7:14 p.m. Terry Kauffman led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Terry Kauffman was a Vietnam War Veteran. Terry served in the US Air Force from 1970 to 1976. He trained as a fighter aircraft maintenance technician, Sheppard AFB, and subsequently trained on and flew on B52's and KC-135's throughout his tour in the military. He served overseas in combat support from 1972 - 1974 with the 93rd Bomb Wing and participated in Operation Linebacker II in December 1972, which recorded more than 200 B52's flying 730 sorties over Hanoi and Haiphong and was the largest bombing campaign since World War II. In 1973, he served as a flight crew member of the 8th Air Force Command Crew and flew on missions in Okinawa; Japan; Guam; Thailand; Philippines; and Taiwan. During his time, he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Gallantry Cross with Palm medal; Air Force Good Conduct medal and National Defense Service medal. He is a lifetime member of the VFW, and he is also my dad.
ROLL CALL
Board Members Physically Present: President Ryan Kauffman; Trustees Tom Guist, Kit Kuhrt, Karin McCarthy-Lange, Karen Novy, Jennifer Jones Sinnott, and Andrew Torres.
Staff Physically Present: Dan Di Santo, Village Administrator; Tina Touchette, Village Clerk; Jennifer Hughes, Public Works Director; Jason Bastin, Interim Chief of Police; Andrea Lamberg, Finance Director; Rod Zenner, Community Development Services Director; Joe Renzetti, IT/GIS Director; Kerry Behr, Project Engineer; Bridget Bittman, Community Relations Manager- Marketing; Kevin Leighty, Economic Development Director; Steve Raasch, Facilities Manager; and Dave Silverman, Village Attorney.
RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS
D.3 Proclamation - Caden Stagl's Flag as the Honorary Village Flag for August 2023.
President Kauffman asked Caden to come forward and presented him with a full-size flag of the picture he drew so he could take it home with him; a copy of the same flag will be flown outside Village Hall for the month of August 2023; Caden explained what each color and shape on the flag represented. President Kauffman read the proclamation and presented it to Caden. He asked Caden if he wanted to say a few words. Caden said: “I’m very proud of myself and that’s all I have to say”. Pictures were taken. WGN 9 News reporter and cameraman was present to record the presentation and interviewed Caden after the presentation.
D.1 Employee Service Awards
a) Jose Zavala - 5 Years of Service (Building & Permits Department)
He was unable to attend. President Kauffman congratulated him on his years of service.
b) Tracy Miller - 25 Years of Service (Public Works Department)
He was unable to attend. President Kauffman congratulated him on his years of service.
D.2 Economic Development Commission
a) Appoint Kenneth Holmstrom for a Term to Expire April 30, 2026
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee McCarthy-Lange to approve the Appointment of Kenneth Holmstrom for a Term to Expire April 30, 2026.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
Karin McCarthy-Lange Karen Novy
Jennifer Jones Sinnott Andrew Torres
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum was opened at 7:24 p.m.
Bridget Piekarczyk addressed the Board regarding a collaboration with students for banners that can be hung from downtown light poles with student’s art; she is Caden Stagl’s teacher; Caden could be the first of many young artists; she will collaborate with the school districts’ team; could be a yearly rotating event; could buy their banners after each year to fund the program; would like to start the
conversation for “Banner Up Oswego”. Administrator Di Santo noted someone from the Village and Cultural Arts would be in touch with her. The banner policy will also be provided to her.
There was no one else who requested to speak. The public forum was closed at 7:28 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
Director Hughes provided an update to the Harvey and Wolf’s Crossing construction. The Devoe intersection should be open at the end of the week; have been meeting regularly with the school district to discuss the impacts; school district sent out notices to those who have parking permits; new traffic pattern; staff continues to work with the contractors on the project moving forward.
CONSENT AGENDA
G.1 July 18, 2023 Committee of the Whole Minutes
G.2 July 18, 2023 Regular Village Board Minutes
G.3 July 18, 2023 Closed Session Minutes, Approve but Not Release
G.4 Resolution Approving the Temporary Closure of Route 31 for the Oswegoland Park District's Gobbler Hobbler 10K & Mashed Potato Mile.
G.5 4050 Wolf Crossing Road- Change in Ownership
a) Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Decrease Class B-1 Liquor License for Jay Shiv Incorporated d.b.a. Jay's Food and Liquor Located at 4050 Wolf Crossing Road.
b) Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Increase Class B-1 Liquor License for Ganesh ARP LLC d.b.a. Wolf Food and Liquor Located at 4050 Wolf Crossing Road.
G.6 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Three Calendar Year Contract (Two-Year Fiscal Contract) with Midwest Power Industry, Inc. for Generator Preventative Maintenance and Load Bank Testing in the Amount of $92,345.00.
G.7 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a One-Year Contract with Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc., in the Amount of $17,000 for the Native Landscape Planting Maintenance at Police Headquarters.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Torres to approve the Consent Agenda; Approving the July 18, 2023 Committee of the Whole Minutes; and Approving the July 18, 2023 Regular Village Board Minutes; Approving but Not Releasing the July 18, 2023 Closed Session Minutes; and Approving the following ordinances and resolutions:
Ordinance No. 23-52; Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Decrease Class B-1 Liquor License for Jay Shiv Incorporated d.b.a. Jay's Food and Liquor Located at 4050 Wolf Crossing Road. Ordinance No. 23-53; Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Increase Class B-1 Liquor License for Ganesh ARP LLC d.b.a. Wolf Food and Liquor Located at 4050 Wolf Crossing Road. Resolution No. 23-R-65; Resolution Approving the Temporary Closure of Route 31 for the Oswegoland Park District's Gobbler Hobbler 10K & Mashed Potato Mile.
Resolution No. 23-R-66; Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Three Calendar Year Contract (Two-Year Fiscal Contract) with Midwest Power Industry, Inc. for Generator Preventative Maintenance and Load Bank Testing in the Amount of $92,345.00.
Resolution No. 23-R-67; Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a One-Year Contract with Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc., in the Amount of $17,000 for the Native Landscape Planting Maintenance at Police Headquarters
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
Karin McCarthy-Lange Karen Novy
Jennifer Jones Sinnott Andrew Torres
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
H.1 Approve Bill List Dated August 8, 2023, in the Amount of $2,407,929.88.
A motion was made by Trustee McCarthy-Lange and seconded by Trustee Guist to approve the Bill List Dated August 8, 2023, in the Amount of $2,407,929.88.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
Karin McCarthy-Lange Karen Novy
Jennifer Jones Sinnott Andrew Torres
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
J.1 Ordinance Granting the Final Planned Unit Development and Plat for Piper Glen Located at the South of Wolfs Crossing Road Between Douglas Road Extended and Southbury Boulevard; Final Approval Subject to Engineering Review. Ordinance No. 23-54
Director Zenner addressed the Board regarding final approval of the PUD and plat for Piper Glen. The petitioner, M/I Homes of Chicago LLC, is requesting approval of the Final PUD and Subdivision Plat to allow for the development of 326 single-family residential lots. The plat is consistent with the approved Preliminary Plat in regards to layout and general lot sizes. The average lot size for the development is 8,420 square feet, with a minimum lot size of 6,480 square feet and a maximum lot size of 19,732 square feet. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed Final PUD and Subdivision Plat is in substantial conformance to the approved preliminary plat and recommends approval, subject to engineering review and the following:
1. The developer has submitted to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and FEMA. These permits are for work within the floodway and for the proposed modification of the limits of the floodplain due to regrading of the site. This approval is subject to receiving final approval from both agencies.
2. Applicant must also address outstanding Fox Metro Water Reclamation District comments, as well as minor comments provided by the Village prior to building permit issuance and earthwork permit issuance.
Board and staff discussion focused on grading and engineering of the site; interior drainage; stormwater design is complex; western side by Southbury; stormwater runs south to north; concerns with depth and velocity of water; options when there are higher amounts of rain; how it compares from previously and what it is currently; drainage is improved; opened the swale and shifted over to reduce velocities; 5-6 feet depth; will always be wet-bottomed; widening by 12 feet; reduced peak 3-4 feet per second; correct planting; erosion control; velocity low through the channel. There was no further discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Guist and seconded by Trustee Jones Sinnott to approve an Ordinance Granting the Final Planned Unit Development and Plat for Piper Glen Located at the South of Wolfs Crossing Road Between Douglas Road Extended and Southbury Boulevard; Final Approval Subject to Engineering Review.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
Karin McCarthy-Lange Karen Novy
Jennifer Jones Sinnott Andrew Torres
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes. J.2 Kruzich Annexation
Director Zenner addressed the Board regarding the annexation. There is no specific address yet. The property consists of two parcels totaling approximately 7.7391 acres and is currently vacant. A single-family home will be constructed on parcel one, a 5-acre parcel along the Fox River. The property will be served by a well and septic field as it is some distance to the Village’s utility services. Additional accessory structures will be constructed on parcel one including a pergola and gazebo. Parcel two, containing three acres, will provide support structures for the single-family home including a post frame building not to exceed 100x100 feet in size, a powerhouse approximately 40 feet by 40 feet in size, and a solar array to provide off grid power to the home. All improvements will be required to be constructed consistent with the Village’s requirements.
a) Conduct the Public Hearing on the Proposed Annexation Agreement
The public hearing was opened at 7:42 p.m. There was no one who requested to speak. The public hearing was closed at 7:43 p.m.
b) Ordinance Authorizing Entering into an Annexation Agreement with Steve J. Kruzich and Maureen Beadleston for the 7.7391-Acre Subject Property is Located on the East Side of Route 31, North of Delores and South of Shore. Ordinance No. 23-55
There was no discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee McCarthy-Lange to approve an Ordinance Authorizing Entering into an Annexation Agreement with Steve J. Kruzich and Maureen Beadleston for the 7.7391-Acre Subject Property is Located on the East Side of Route 31, North of Delores and South of Shore.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
Karin McCarthy-Lange Karen Novy
Jennifer Jones Sinnott Andrew Torres
President Ryan Kauffman
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with seven (7) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
c) Ordinance Rezoning the 7.7391-Acre Subject Property Located on the East Side of Route 31, North of Delores and South of Shore to R-1 Single Family Residential District. Ordinance No. 23-56
There was no discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee McCarthy-Lange to approve an Ordinance Rezoning the 7.7391-Acre Subject Property Located on the East Side of Route 31, North of Delores and South of Shore to R-1 Single Family Residential District.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
Karin McCarthy-Lange Karen Novy
Jennifer Jones Sinnott Andrew Torres
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes. J.3 USAgain, LLC Donation Collection Box Requests:
Director Zenner addressed the Board regarding collection boxes. The petitioner, USAgain, LLC, has located two large collection boxes, one within the Gerry Centennial Plaza Shopping Center and one within the Oswego Commons Center. The two boxes are 9 feet high, 8 feet wide, and 20 feet long, exceeding the size allowed by Code. Each container takes up three required parking spaces. Staff notified the petitioner that the two boxes exceed the Code requirements. They are seeking minor amendments to allow for the boxes to be located in those shopping centers. Director Zenner requested the items be tabled.
a) Ordinance Granting an Amendment to the Final PUD for Gerry Centennial Plaza Lot 10 to Allow for a Donation Collection Box at 1720 Douglas Rd.
b) Denial of the Ordinance Granting an Amendment to the Final PUD for Oswego Commons Lot 4 to Allow for a Donation Collection Box at 3020 Rt. 34.
A motion was made by Trustee Kuhrt and seconded by Trustee McCarthy-Lange to table the Ordinance Granting an Amendment to the Final PUD for Gerry Centennial Plaza Lot 10 to Allow for a Donation Collection Box at 1720 Douglas Rd., and to table the Denial of the Ordinance Granting an Amendment to the Final PUD for Oswego Commons Lot 4 to Allow for a Donation Collection Box at 3020 Rt. 34.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
Karin McCarthy-Lange Karen Novy
Jennifer Jones Sinnott Andrew Torres
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 Torres- fantastic for Caden and his flag; looking forward to school coming up; thank you to PD for trying out the Apex training system; fantastic potential to help with training; great tool; cool that President Kaufmann’s dad led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Trustee McCarthy-Lange- excited to see Caden; love to see Cultural Arts work on banners of Oswego; support public art; Apex training system was really fun; thank you to the PD; school starting soon; thank you to Director Hughes for speaking to the school district; concerned with traffic on Roth Road; how many Planning & Zoning members are attending the Planning & Zoning meetings; usually around four members; would like this addressed.
Trustee Guist- Apex training system was immersive; attended Monday Miles at the school district; congratulations for having the Washington Street traffic lights up and working. Director Hughes noted the controller still needs to be changed at Jefferson and Madison; push buttons on recall and are not currently interactive; heated lamps over the LED’s will be in around September or October.
Trustee Jones Sinnott- thank you to Interim Chief Bastin with the Apex system; helps make Oswego the 12th safest in the U.S.; great to see employee service awards; she found a golf ball, at the recent golf outing, with the name “Ryan” on it; she gave the golf ball to President Ryan Kauffman.
Trustee Kuhrt- congrats to Tracy on 25 years; thank you to Interim Chief Bastin with the Apex system; attended the concert this past Saturday; lots of residentsthere; golf outing was something else; awesome we will be flying Caden’s flag for the month of August; good discussion on impact fees.
Bridget Bittman updated the Board on upcoming events: Bruce in the USA, Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, Puss in Boots movie, and Wine Off the Fox.
Trustee Novy- thank you to Community Cares and Kiwanis for handing out 325 backpacks; there are 125 more to hand out; appreciate President Kauffman being out in the community with his kids; thank you to you and your kids; Oswego’s Facebook page has been great.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
There is an open house tonight at Prescott Mill for the status of the Wolf’s Crossing and Harvey Road construction; Apex system was pretty cool; 12th safest in the U.S.; kudos to the PD and the community; great job to Public Works on the downtown traffic lights; come see Caden’s flag at Village Hall.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee Torres 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 8:00 p.m.
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