Kendall County Times

Village of Oswego Board of Trustees met June 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

President Ryan Kauffman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Jon Holman led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

Joe Holman will be leading us in tonight’s Pledge of Allegiance. Joe served in the Army from 1984-1990. He trained in transportation as a mechanic and then went into administration in the motor pool. Joe has been an Oswego resident since 2015. He has volunteered with the Citizen's Police Academy and is currently a Kendall County Chaplain serving the Oswego Police and the Kendall County Police Departments.

ROLL CALL

Board Members Physically Present: President Ryan Kauffman; Trustees Tom Guist, Karin McCarthy Lange, Karen Novy, and Jennifer Jones Sinnott.

Board Members Attending Electronically: Trustee Andrew Torres

Board Members Absent: Trustee Kit Kuhrt

Staff Physically Present: Dan Di Santo, Village Administrator; Jean Bueche, Asst. Village Administrator; Tina Touchette, Village Clerk; Jason Bastin, Police Chief; Jennifer Hughes, Public Works Director; Andrea Lamberg, Finance Director; Rod Zenner, Development Services Director; Joe Renzetti, IT Director; Kevin Leighty, Economic Development Director; Madeline Upham, Management Analyst; Bridget Bittman, Communications Manager; Julie Hoffman, Events Manager; and James Murphy, Village Attorney.

CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS ON ANY REQUESTS FOR ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION IN MEETING

President Kauffman noted that Trustee Torres would like to electronically attend tonight’s meeting. Trustee Torres submitted the necessary documents to the Village Clerk.

A motion was made by Trustee McCarthy-Lange and seconded by Trustee Novy to approve Trustee Andrew Torres to electronically attend the June 25, 2024 Regular Village Board Meeting.

Aye: Tom Guist          Karin McCarthy-Lange

        Karen Novy       Jennifer Jones Sinnott

Nay: None

Absent: Kit Kuhrt, Andrew Torres

The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with four (4) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes. Trustee Andrew Torres attended electronically at 7:01 p.m.

RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS

D.1 Employee Service Awards

a) Kelly Garcia- 20 Years of Service (Police Department)

President Kauffman asked Kelly to come forward. He thanked her for her service and presented her with her award and gift. Chief Bastin noted it is always good when an Officer is recognized. Pictures were taken.

D.2 Recognition of featured Cultural Arts Commission Artist: Mary Wesa

President Kauffman asked Mary to come forward and read the following:

We are here to acknowledge Mary whose beautiful artwork is exhibited in the lobby here at Village Hall. Mary grew up in neighboring Yorkville and went on to study at Columbia College of Chicago where she obtained her degree in theater design with a minor in fine arts. It was at that time that she

developed a love for oil painting. The current exhibit includes a collection of oil paintings that investigate the emotions and colors of inner conflict and acceptance, with particular emphasis on the way our hands are a physical extension of our thoughts, guiding us to act in various ways. Mary uses her art to highlight the beauty of brokenness, the grace of storm, and the strength of fragility. We hope you’ll enjoy Mary’s work now on display through August 14th.

President Kauffman presented her with a certificate. Pictures were taken.

PUBLIC FORUM

Public Forum was opened at 7:46 p.m.

Michael Krempski addressed the Board regarding the Illinois Constitution; he handed out copies of the Illinois Constitution to the Board members and spoke about various sections in the Constitution and how they should be upheld.

Molly Krempski addressed the Board regarding the story of Reverend Hunt; we are blessed as a nation; the foundation of Jesus Christ; drag strip shows; seems anyone but Jesus Christ is welcome in this town.

There was no one else who requested to speak. The public forum was closed at 7:15 p.m.

STAFF REPORTS

Administrator Di Santo- there is one Board meeting in July on July 16th.

Director Hughes- early Sunday morning staff was notified that Well 10 failed; we were able to keep the water flowing; no problems with the breakers; pump and possible cable issue; need to hire Layne to do an emergency repair; repairs= $375,000.00; have drafted an emergency proclamation in order to get the repairs done.

CONSENT AGENDA

G.1 June 11, 2024 Committee of the Whole Minutes

G.2 June 11, 2024 Regular Village Board Minutes

G.3 Resolution Authorizing the Release of Certain Closed Session Minutes

G.4 Ordinance Rezoning 3963 Route 34 from R-2 Single-Unit Dwelling District to B-1 Regional Business District - Fox River Foot and Ankle Center.

G.5 Ordinance Amending Title 8 Chapter 6 and Adopting the Urban Forestry Management Plan.

G.6 Resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator to Execute a Contract with ThinkGard for a Three-Year Contract for their Managed Compliance as a Service Offering in the Amount of $83,250.00.

G.7 Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement to Provide School Resource Officer and other Supplemental Services to Oswego High School and Oswego East High School.

G.8 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with D. Construction of Coal City, IL, and Approve the Amount of $2,800,000.00 for the 2024 Street Resurfacing Project.

G.9 4050 Wolfs Crossing

a) Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Increase Class B-1 Liquor License for Preet Three LLC

b) Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Decrease Class B-1 Liquor License for Jay Shiv Inc d.b.a. Jay's Food & Liquor

G.10 Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the Village of Oswego for the Fiscal Year Commencing May 1, 2023 Adopted by Ordinance No. 23-31. Pulled for a separate vote.

A motion was made by Trustee McCarthy-Lange and seconded by Trustee Jones Sinnott to approve the Consent Agenda; Approving the June 11, 2024 Committee of the Whole Minutes; Approving the June 11, 2024 Regular Village Board Minutes; and Approving the following ordinances and resolutions:

Ordinance No. 24-56; Ordinance Rezoning 3963 Route 34 from R-2 Single-Unit Dwelling District to B-1 Regional Business District - Fox River Foot and Ankle Center.

Ordinance No. 24-57; Ordinance Amending Title 8 Chapter 6 and Adopting the Urban Forestry Management Plan.

Ordinance No. 24-58; Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Increase Class B-1 Liquor License for Preet Three LLC.

Ordinance No. 24-59; Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Decrease Class B-1 Liquor License for Jay Shiv Inc d.b.a. Jay's Food & Liquor.

Resolution No. 24-R-50; Resolution Authorizing the Release of Certain Closed Session Minutes. Resolution No. 24-R-51; Resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator to Execute a Contract with ThinkGard for a Three-Year Contract for their Managed Compliance as a Service Offering in the Amount of $83,250.00.

Resolution No. 24-R-52; Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement to Provide School Resource Officer and other Supplemental Services to Oswego High School and Oswego East High School.

Resolution No. 24-R-53; Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with D. Construction of Coal City, IL, and Approve the Amount of $2,800,000.00 for the 2024 Street Resurfacing Project.

Aye: Tom Guist         Karin McCarthy-Lange

        Karen Novy      Jennifer Jones Sinnott

        Andrew Torres

Nay: None

Absent: Kit Kuhrt

The motion was declared carried by an omnibus roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.

G.10 Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the Village of Oswego for the Fiscal Year Commencing May 1, 2023 Adopted by Ordinance No. 23-31. Ordinance No. 24-60

A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Novy to approve an Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the Village of Oswego for the Fiscal Year Commencing May 1, 2023 Adopted by Ordinance No. 23-31.

Aye: Tom Guist            Karin McCarthy-Lange

        Karen Novy         Jennifer Jones Sinnott

        Andrew Torres     President Ryan Kauffman

Nay: None

Absent: Kit Kuhrt

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 June 25, 2024, in the Amount of $933,227.37.

A motion was made by Trustee McCarthy-Lange and seconded by Trustee Guist to approve the Bill List Dated June 25, 2024, in the Amount of $933,227.37.

Aye: Tom Guist           Karin McCarthy-Lange

        Karen Novy        Jennifer Jones Sinnott

        Andrew Torres

Nay: None

Absent: Kit Kuhrt

The motion was declared carried by an omnibus roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.

OLD BUSINESS

There was no old business.

NEW BUSINESS

J.1 Oswegoland Park District

a) Ordinance Granting a Rezoning from R-1 Single Unit Dwelling District to B-1 Regional Business District for Oswegoland Park District’s Prairie Point Located at 3220 Grove Road. Ordinance No. 24-61

b) Ordinance Granting a Preliminary and Final PUD for Oswegoland Park District’s Prairie Point Located at 3220 Grove Road. Ordinance No. 24-62

Director Zenner addressed the Board regarding the redevelopment of the Park District property located at 313 E. Washington Street. While the current use of this site is considered legal non conforming because the use existed prior to the current zoning code, the demolition of the existing buildings will void the legal non-conforming status. Staff has recommended rezoning the site to B-1 Regional Business District, which permits the office use and is consistent with the zoning of properties generally to the north. The outdoor storage, which is only permitted in manufacturing districts, will also be permitted under the PUD. The redeveloped site would have one building with two separate wings: the administrative wing along East Washington Street and the operations facility is at the south end of the site, perpendicular to East Washington Street. There is a main parking lot west of the administrative offices, as well as a small parking area within the outdoor storage area. The current address of 313 E. Washington Street will be changed to 3220 Grove Road.

Board and staff discussion focused on pictures look awesome; hope it gets done quickly and easily; looks beautiful. There was no further discussion.

A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Novy to approve an Ordinance Granting a Rezoning from R-1 Single Unit Dwelling District to B-1 Regional Business District for Oswegoland Park District’s Prairie Point Located at 3220 Grove Road; and approving an Ordinance Granting a Preliminary and Final PUD for Oswegoland Park District’s Prairie Point Located at 3220 Grove Road.

Aye: Tom Guist            Karin McCarthy-Lange

        Karen Novy         Jennifer Jones Sinnott

         Andrew Torres

Nay: None

Absent: Kit Kuhrt

The motion was declared carried by an omnibus roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.

TRUSTEE REPORTS

Trustee Torres- Village is fantastic; know there was contrary points, but the ethics discussion was good; PrairieFest was great; parade was great.

Trustee Jones Sinnott- looking forward to Thursday’s presentation of the public art display; good to see people using the bike racks; please come to see the presentation; PrairieFest was a great opportunity to see people; appreciate Director Hugh’s expertise on the well. Director Hughs noted that the Hunt Club well is 15 years old and the failure was caused by recent storms.

Trustee Guist- heard PrairieFest was good; was not able to attend; he was in Indiana at the swim trials; Oswego local, Grace Cooper, made it to top 16; it was a great event; thank you to Culvers and the police department for Scoop with a Cop at the Park District; children were wide eyed with the PD and FD.

Trustee Kuhrt- absent; no report.

Trustee McCarthy-Lange- congratulations to Kelly Garcia; like to see women in service on the PD; had fun at PrairieFest; gave away a lot of kids foam at the booth; thank you to Trustee Kuhrt for use of his golf cart at the parade; hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July.

Trustee Novy- congratulations to the Park District on PrairieFest; thank you for participation in the housing study; looking forward to seeing the report; very insightful.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Had the privilege of attending the Eagle Court of Honor at the American Legion; record attendance at PrairieFest; busiest he has been serving beers at the beer tent; parade was wonderful; Cultural Arts event at Main & VanBuren on Thursday; Thursday is a free movie at Venue 1012: Wonka; June month is Pride Month.

CLOSED SESSION

There was no closed session.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Novy 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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