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Village of Oswego Board of Trustees met Aug. 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Ryan Kauffman called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Thomas Bulin led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Thomas Bulin served four years in the Marine Corp. from 1965 to 1969 with a tour of duty in Vietnam. He has lived in Oswego for nearly 50 years and is a member of the Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club.
ROLL CALL
Board Members Physically Present: President Ryan Kauffman; Trustees Tom Guist, Kit Kuhrt, Karin McCarthy-Lange, Karen Novy, and Jennifer Jones Sinnott.
Board Members Attending Electronically: Trustee Andrew Torres
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; Billie Robinson, Asst. Finance Director; Rod Zenner, Development Services Director; Joe Renzetti, IT Director; Kevin Leighty, Economic Development Director; Bridget Bittman, Communications Manager; Maddie Upham, Management Analyst; 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 Jones Sinnott to approve Trustee Andrew Torres to electronically attend the August 5, 2024 Regular Village Board Meeting.
Aye: Tom Guist
Kit Kuhrt
Karin McCarthy-Lange
Karen Novy
Jennifer Jones Sinnott
Nay: None
Absent: Andrew Torres
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes. Trustee Andrew Torres attended electronically at 7:05 p.m.
RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS
D.1 Employee Service Awards
a) Ramon Palomo- 10 Years of Service (Public Works Department)- Ramon could not attend the meeting. President Kauffman thanked him for his decade of service.
b) Mike Fisher- 20 Years of Service (Building & Permits Department)- Mike could not attend the meeting. President Kauffman thanked him for his several decades of service
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum was opened at 7:05 p.m. There was no one who requested to speak. The public forum was closed at 7:05 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no staff reports.
CONSENT AGENDA
G.1 July 16, 2024 Committee of the Whole Minutes
G.2 July 16, 2024 Regular Village Board Minutes
G.3 July 16, 2024 Closed Session Minutes; Approve and Release
G.4 Resolution Authorizing Change Order No.1 with Cornwell Engineering Group Inc. for the Optimal Corrosion Control Treatment Study in an Amount not to Exceed $306,369.58.
G.5 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement to Provide Funding Support Services for the New Water Source Project with Baxter & Woodman, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000.00.
G.6 Resolution Approving a Plat of Dedication of the Wikaduke Trail Adjacent to Hudson Pointe II on the East Side of Harvey Road and South of Hudson Pointe.
G.7 Resolution Authorizing Task Order No. 24-01 with Strand Associates, Inc. for Engineering Services for the Replacement of Variable Air Volume Units at Public Works in the Amount of $36,300.00. There was an exhibit that came in late. A copy of the task order was provided to the Board at the dais.
G.8 Resolution Authorizing a Master Professional Services Contract Between the Village of Oswego and Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. in the Amount of $30,767.52.
A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee McCarthy-Lange to approve the Consent Agenda; Approving the July 16, 2024 Committee of the Whole Minutes; Approving the July 16, 2024 Regular Village Board Minutes; Approving and Releasing the July 16, 2024 Closed Session Minutes; and Approving the following resolutions:
Resolution No. 24-R-56; Resolution Authorizing Change Order No.1 with Cornwell Engineering Group Inc. for the Optimal Corrosion Control Treatment Study in an Amount not to Exceed $306,369.58.
Resolution No. 24-R-57; Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement to Provide Funding Support Services for the New Water Source Project with Baxter & Woodman, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000.00.
Resolution No. 24-R-58; Resolution Approving a Plat of Dedication of the Wikaduke Trail Adjacent to Hudson Pointe II on the East Side of Harvey Road and South of Hudson Pointe. Resolution No. 24-R-59; Resolution Authorizing Task Order No. 24-01 with Strand Associates, Inc. for Engineering Services for the Replacement of Variable Air Volume Units at Public Works in the Amount of $36,300.00.
Resolution No. 24-R-60; Resolution Authorizing a Master Professional Services Contract Between the Village of Oswego and Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. in the Amount of $30,767.52.
Aye: Tom Guist
Jennifer Jones Sinnott
Kit Kuhrt
Karin McCarthy-Lange
Karen Novy
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 5, 2024, in the Amount of $1,177,375.51.
A motion was made by Trustee Guist and seconded by Trustee Jones Sinnott to approve the Bill List Dated August 5, in the Amount of $1,177,375.51.
Aye: Tom Guist
Jennifer Jones Sinnott
Kit Kuhrt
Karin McCarthy-Lange
Karen Novy
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
There was no new business.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Torres- congratulations to the employees for their dedication and time they put into the community; hope everyone loved the 4th of July fireworks; looking forward to the school year starting; enjoyed the pop-up event; looking forward to IML; thank you to VAC for coming to the meeting.
Trustee Kuhrt- congratulations to Ramon and Mike; great time at the pop-up event; looking forward to National Night Out.
Trustee Jones Sinnott- shout out to Becky’s retirement; she is a wonderful person and going to be missed; Southbury pop-up event was great; great turnout; would like to follow-up on some items; please come out tomorrow night to National Night Out; interested in the BearCat challenge.
Trustee Guist- housing study public comment ended on the 30th; when will the results be known. Staff noted the final housing study report to be provided to the Board at a Committee of the Whole meeting in October.
Trustee McCarthy-Lange- congratulations to Becky, Ramon and Mike; congratulations to Nash Vegas; good job by staff; looking forward to National Night Out tomorrow and Community Kauffee on Saturday.
Trustee Novy- Village hires good people who work a long time; couldn’t make it to Nash Vegas; looking forward to going there; pop-up event was great; would love to do monthly pop-ups; residents liked the event.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Congratulations to Becky; only female SRT operator; attended 71 Reasons and More fundraiser for mental health and suicide awareness; pop-up event was a success; staff noted the next pop-up will be on November 6th; not sure on the location; huge shoutout to Nash Vegas; people love it; huge kudos and thanks to staff; participating in the BearCat challenge at National Night Out tomorrow; Community Kauffee is 9am on Saturday; HOA Confederation meeting is on August 26th at Village Hall; Housing Study meeting is on August 13th.
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Trustee Torres and seconded by Trustee Novy to enter Closed Session for the purposes of discussing the following:
• Pending and Probable Litigation
• Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Personnel
• Collective Bargaining, Collective Negotiating Matters, Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules
• Sale, Lease, and/or Acquisition of Property
Aye: Tom Guist
Jennifer Jones Sinnott
Kit Kuhrt
Karin McCarthy-Lange
Karen Novy
Andrew Torres
Nay: None
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 7:22 p.m.
The Board returned to open session at 7:52 p.m. A roll call vote was taken. President Ryan Kauffman and Trustees Tom Guist, Kit Kuhrt, Karin McCarthy-Lange, Karen Novy, and Jennifer Jones Sinnott were present physically for the roll call. Trustee Andrew Torres attended electronically for the roll call.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee McCarthy-Lange and seconded by Trustee Torres to adjourn the meeting; upon a voice vote with all remaining members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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