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Village of Oswego President and Board of Trustees met April 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 7:06 p.m. Public Works Director, Jennifer Hughes led us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

President Kauffman asked everyone to sing happy birthday to Jennifer Hughes.

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; Jean Bueche, Asst. Village Administrator; Tina Touchette, Village Clerk; Jason Bastin, Police Chief; Jennifer Hughes, Public Works Director; Curt Cassidy, Incoming Public Works Director; Andrea Lamberg, Finance Director; Rod Zenner, Development Services Director; Joe Renzetti, IT/GIS Director; Kevin Leighty, Economic Development Director; Phil Tartaglia, Deputy Director Public Works/Engineer; Brad Reese, Asst. Public Works Director- Utilities; Maddie Upham, Assistant to the Village Administrator; Alejandro Hardaway, Management Analyst; Lisset Padilla, Communications Manager, and Dave Silverman, Village Attorney.

RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS

D.1 Oath of Office

a) Dylan Voitik- Police Officer

President Kauffman asked Chief Bastin and Dylan to come to the front. Chief Bastin recognized the Police Commissions and noted Chairperson Ron Elvin would be stepping down from the Police Commission; we will be celebrating Ron at a later meeting. Chief Bastin briefly spoke about Dylan’s background and who was in attendance for him; he currently lives in Chicago and has been working on the Chicago Police Department for seven years. President Kauffman swore him in. Pictures were taken.

D.2 Proclamation- Jennifer Hughes Retirement

President Kauffman asked Jennifer to come to the front and he read the proclamation. He stated that he has known her since 2015; he sleeps better at night because she was behind the wheel at Public Works; she’s not going far because she will be back as a Trustee. Administrator Di Santo briefly spoke about Jennifer’s accomplishments, roles, efforts and awards; there is only one Jenn; he thanked Jenn and her wife Jill. Jennifer noted it’s always been about the team; she is blessed to have a great career; she is grateful and fortunate; she thanked her wife, Jill. Pictures were taken.

D.3 Proclamation- Military Child Month

President Kauffman asked members of American Legion: Kris Kearns, Lori Pearce, and Josh Chamness to come to the front. He read the proclamation. Kris Kearns stated: heartfelt thank you for recognizing military children. Pictures were taken.

D.4 Proclamation- Encouraging Teenage Girls to Participate in Sports

President Kauffman asked Chris Jackson and the members of the girl’s flag football teams to come to the front. He read the proclamation. Chris Jackson stated: thank you to the Village and advocating for girls; the girls do a tremendous job; super proud of them. Pictures were taken.

D.5 Employee Service Awards

a) Rebecca Lambert- 5 Years of Service (Police Department)

Unable to attend. President Kauffman thanked her for her service and dedication.

b) Andrew Yeun- 5 Years of Service (IT/GIS Department)

Unable to attend. President Kauffman thanked him for his service. He is an unsung hero that keeps IT running.

D.6 Appointments

President Kauffman read the appointments.

Adjudication Officer

a) Re-appoint Richard Warner for a Term to Expire April 30, 2026

b) Re-appoint Linda Salfisberg for a Term to Expire April 30, 2026

Economic Development Commission

a) Re-appoint Terry Anderson for a Term to Expire April 30, 2028

b) Re-appoint Andy Clements for a Term to Expire April 30, 2028

c) Re-appoint Raphael Obafemi for a Term to Expire April 30, 2028

d) Re-appoint Laura Witt for a Term to Expire April 30, 2028

Historic Preservation Commission

a) Re-appoint Subash George, as Chairperson, for a Term to Expire April 30, 2028

b) Re-appoint Mary Murray for a Term to Expire April 30, 2028

c) Re-appoint Kevin Zentner for a Term to Expire April 30, 2028

Planning & Zoning Commission

a) Appoint David Rood for a Term to Expire October 6, 2028

Police Commission Board

a) Appoint William Burnette for a Term to Begin on May 1, 2025, and Expire on April 30, 2028

Police Pension Board

a) Re-appoint Andrea Lamberg for a Term to Expire May 11, 2027

Staff Appointment

a) Appoint Phil Tartaglia, as Village Engineer, for a Term to Expire in 2027

A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Torres to approve all appointments as read.

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.

D.7 Proclamation- National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

President Kauffman read the proclamation.

D.8 Proclamation- Earth Day, April 22, 2025

President Kauffman read the proclamation.

D.9 Proclamation- Arbor Day, April 25, 2025

President Kauffman read the proclamation.

PUBLIC FORUM

Public Forum was opened at 7:42 p.m. There was no one who requested to speak. The public forum was closed at 7:42 p.m.

STAFF REPORTS

F.1 Discussion of Proposed Water and Sewer Rates

Director Lamberg addressed the Board regarding water and sewer rates. At the October 17, 2023, Committee of the Whole Staff and our consultant, Baxter & Woodman, provided information on the necessity to increase water and sewer rates to support the connection to Lake Michigan and our ongoing operation and maintenance of the existing water and sewer systems. The goal of the increase was to ensure the Water & Sewer Fund’s minimum balance meets or exceeds the combination of the operating reserve goal and debt reserve goal. At the November 7, 2023, Village Board meeting, new rates, along with a new rate structure, were adopted. At that time staff advised the Board that rates would need to be reviewed again as pricing became more apparent. Cost estimates increased necessitating an update to the rate study. Three scenarios presented are to generate revenue required to support the utilities. All scenarios anticipate rate increases commencing January 1, 2026, with subsequent increases on each January 1st through year 2031. The Baseline Scenario represents rates adopted by the board that are currently in the code. Scenarios 1-3 represent alternate rates that would be used instead of, not in addition to, the current rates in the code. Staff anticipates the rates will need to be reviewed again as we near completion of the connection to Lake Michigan and final prices become apparent.

Scenarios 2 and 3 assume the Board adopts a 1% Grocery Tax effective on January 1, 2026, and allocates the tax to the Water and Sewer Capital Fund. Keeping the grocery tax for water debt service will save the typical resident $8.33 month and $100 per year. The grocery tax will be discussed in more detail at the April 22nd Committee of the Whole. The scenarios assume that the connection fee

unit prices will not increase. Staff recommends increasing the tap-on fee from $2,200 to $5,000, which is in line with area communities. For example, Yorkville’s current tap-on fee is $5,000 and they are increasing the fee to $10,000 in the coming years. The impact from an increased tap-on fee would be delayed since previously approved projects lock in the existing fee.

Mark Siefert, with Baxter & Woodman, presented the following:

• Geo Bonds= $16M and $20M

• IEPA low interest loan= $15.5M

• WIFIA loan= $16M

• Scope was defined more

• Costs are going up

• Baseline is what is currently in Village ordinance

• Average is 5,000 gal/month with a 1” meter; without Fox Metro

• CY28 is when loan payments will start coming due

• Instead of, not an increase on the current

• Majority of the meter sizes are 1inch

• More money in the bank

• Creates flexibility on the payments of the WIFIA loan

• Interest could be pushed for 5 years

• Can get creative and pay down interest

• These are only projections; things can change

• Average increase for Oswego= 8-12%

• This is the least accurate information

• Lower inflation

• Recommend looking at this every year

• Staff needs guidance on how it should be structured

Board and staff discussed: whether to increase tap-on fees; saving $100/year with scenario #2; grocery tax discussion at the April 22nd COW meeting; WIFIA loan provides flexibility; could save up to $12M; penalties for early payoff; approving rates in November; goal is provide the Village with flexibility; RETT is not included; projecting revenue; Baxter estimated conservatively; staff do more of an analysis; the most we can get from WIFIA is 49% of eligible projects; IEPA rate is 1.82% this year and resets in June; WIFIA loan is 4.75% and subject to change; hoping for lower than 4.75%; customized amortization schedule; Geo Bonds are 16M and 20M; if project costs are more, then the WIFIA loan could be more; Plainfield’s connection fees; what the total is that we need to borrow; in the due diligence period of the WIFIA loan; meeting with the EPA funding team; should be getting loan terms; our project list is already approved; final numbers will be at the loan closing; $12M more if we had to go with the Geo Bonds; will find out in June about the IEPA loan; both Geo Bonds will have an interest rate between 3.8%-4.5%; hook-up fee= $2,200; if we increased the fee, we wouldn’t see anything until several years down the road; whether an increase on the tap on fee is a deterrent; would be interested in hearing about an increase of the tap on fees to at or above $5,000; why Baxter did not use the 8%-12% as a comp to other communities; increased based on our needs; not voting on this tonight; will get better numbers; Yorkville is using Food & Beverage tax for their water costs; reduced rate for seniors still in the scenarios; Scenario #1 is the most different; all three scenarios are within $10-$15 of each other; don’t feel the grocery tax should be in this discussion; should have a separate discussion about the grocery tax; what is the biggest savings; whether we want a low or giant increase, or a gradual increase; can’t control the water and rates; create a fund and pay resident’s bills; would still have to back load if you were to front load; water softeners will not be needed in the future; we also have a fuel tax; used CMAP projections for the population. Board consensus was a gradual rate increase and to increase tap on fees, do comps, and bring back information to the Board. Increase at least $5,000 or higher. Staff will bring back a discussion on tap on fees. There was no further discussion.

CONSENT AGENDA

President Kauffman read each item under consent.

G.1 March 18, 2025 Committee of the Whole Minutes

G.2 March 18, 2025 Regular Village Board Minutes

G.3 Ordinance Adopting the Official Village of Oswego Zoning Map. Ordinance No. 25-21

G.4 Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. Ordinance No. 25-22

G.5 Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Property – Lawn Mower and Snowblower Equipment Owned by the Village of Oswego. Ordinance No. 25-23

G.6 Resolution Authorizing Task Order No. 1 with Strand Associates, Inc. for Design and Bidding Services for the Main Street Watermain Replacement Project in the Amount of $335,900.00. Resolution No. 25-R-46

G.7 Resolution Authorizing the Final Acceptance of Public Improvements to Whitetail Ridge Golf Dome Effective April 09, 2025, and Release of Project Surety. Resolution No. 25-R-47

G.8 Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 31; Increase Class A-2 Video Gaming License for Freddie's Off the Chain Located at 11 S. Madison Street. Ordinance No. 25-24

G.9 Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Personnel Policy for the Village of Oswego; Multiple Sections. Resolution No. 25-R-48

G.10 Ordinance Approving an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Loan. Ordinance No. 25-25

G.11 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement for Information Technology and SCADA Support Services Agreement with Concentric Integration, LLC. Resolution No. 25-R-49

G.12 Resolution Authorizing the Final Acceptance of Public Improvements for the Emblem Subdivision and Release of Project Bond #SU1184242. Resolution No. 25-R-50

G.13 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with J&S Construction Water & Sewer in the Amount of $2,453,486.62 for the Wolfs Crossing Watermain Construction Project– Douglas Segment. Resolution No. 25-R-51

G.14 Resolution Authorizing a Contract with V3 Companies for Construction Management Services for the Wolfs Crossing Water Main Construction Project - Douglas Segment in the Amount of $166,516.12. Resolution No. 25-R-52

G.15 Resolution Authorizing Final Acceptance of Public Improvements for 1925/1945 Wiesbrook Drive Self Storage Facility and Release of Project Bond. Resolution No. 25-R-53

A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Novy to approve the Consent Agenda as read by President Kauffman.

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 April 8, 2025, in the Amount of $1,369,042.77.

A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Guist to approve the Bill List Dated April 8, 2025, in the Amount of $1,369,042.77.

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

I.1 Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 31 of Village Code; Video Gaming. Ordinance No. 25-26

Clerk Touchette addressed the Board regarding a code amendment for video gaming. At the March 18th Board meeting, staff was directed to draft a code amendment to decrease the one year waiting period for ancillary and NFP establishments in the TIF district to six months. The ordinance provided in the packet includes this amendment. The one year waiting period will still apply for all other ancillary and NFP establishments not in the TIF district.

There was no discussion.

A motion was made by Trustee Jones Sinnott and seconded by Trustee Guist to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 31 of Village Code; Video Gaming.

Aye: Tom Guist                         Kit Kuhrt

Jennifer Jones Sinnott             President Ryan Kauffman

Nay: Karin McCarthy-Lange    Karen Novy

Andrew Torres

The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with four (4) aye votes and three (3) nay votes.

I.2 Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 31; Increase Class C Video Gaming License for Nash Vegas Saloon LLC, d.b.a. Nash Vegas Saloon Located at 61 Main Street.

Ordinance No. 25-27

Clerk Touchette addressed the Board regarding the video gaming license request for Nash Vegas. With the approval of the code amendment for decreasing the one year waiting period for gaming licenses in the TIF district, staff is recommending the approval of the gaming license for Nash Vegas. Nash Vegas opened in August 2024 and are past the 6-month requirement. All required occupancy permits and inspections need to be obtained from the Village of Oswego and the Illinois Gaming Board, and an Illinois Gaming Board license will be required prior to release of the Village issued gaming license.

Board and staff discussed: have an issue with gaming in the side area; gaming still visible to kids and families; don’t consider Nash Vegas Saloon a bar; will need to move the machines if the State does not allow them in the side area. 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 31; Increase Class C Video Gaming License for Nash Vegas Saloon LLC, d.b.a. Nash Vegas Saloon Located at 61 Main Street.

Aye: Tom Guist                         Kit Kuhrt

Jennifer Jones Sinnott             President Ryan Kauffman

Nay: Karin McCarthy-Lange    Karen Novy

Andrew Torres

The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with four (4) aye votes and three (3) nay votes.

I.3 Ordinance Approving the Second Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement Between the Village of Oswego, Old Second Bank, and Freddie's Off the Chain Mexican Cuisine, Inc. Ordinance No. 25-28

Director Leighty addressed the Board regarding an amendment to the incentive agreement for Freddie’s Off the Chain Mexican Cuisine. During the staff’s presentation at the March 4, 2025, Committee of the Whole meeting, the Board was made aware of the $20,000 grant that Freddie’s had received in 2021 but was never paid out since they hadn’t opened by the June 1, 2021, deadline per the original agreement. The Board reached a consensus to allow for an additional $100,000 to be allocated to the program, which included $20,000 of funding for Freddie’s Off the Chain. At the March 18, 2025,

Village Board meeting, the Board unanimously approved the first amendment to the original economic incentive agreement with Freddie’s which authorized their $20K grant to be released upon their opening. Due to several unanticipated expenses from the lengthy buildout process and only $20K being available at the time of their application, the owner of Freddie’s has requested the Board to consider authorizing an additional $20,000 in grant funds. The Board directed staff to review the paid invoices received from Freddie’s to determine if their expenses warranted an additional $20K grant and bring back a second amendment if warranted.

Staff obtained several paid invoices from the owner of Freddie’s for past work done at the property. Staff identified nearly $255K worth of qualified expenditures. The scope of work in these invoices included the construction of the outdoor seating area, new addition to the restaurant building, as well as various concrete and plumbing work items related to the same.

In lieu of requiring Freddie’s to submit another application, a second amendment to the incentive agreement is being presented which would remit an additional $20K payment for a total of $40K. With Freddie’s having officially opened for business on April 1, 2025, and the owner having submitted all of the required documentation for reimbursement, staff is recommending approval of the second amendment to the economic incentive agreement. The second $20K grant payment will be issued to Freddie’s upon receiving Board approval.

Board and staff discussed: they are now open for business; amending the agreement and remitting the full $40,000; the balance in the fund will be $61,395. There was no further discussion.

A motion was made by Trustee McCarthy-Lange and seconded by Trustee Torres to approve an Ordinance Approving the Second Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement Between the Village of Oswego, Old Second Bank, and Freddie's Off the Chain Mexican Cuisine, Inc.

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.

NEW BUSINESS

HD 71 LLC - Dunkin':

a) Ordinance Approving the First Amendment to a Redevelopment Agreement with HD 71 LLC for Certain Property Located East of the Intersection of Illinois Route 71 and Washington Street. Ordinance No. 25-29

b) Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Economic Incentive Agreement with HD 71 LLC. Ordinance No. 25-30

Director Leighty addressed the Board regarding an incentive agreement for Dunkin’. After Field to Beans LLC (Scooter’s Coffee) opted to terminate its purchase and sale agreement (PSA) with the Village before the inspection period was set to expire in March 2024, the Village entered into conversations with developer HD 71 LLC to construct a Dunkin’ restaurant on the subject property. On June 11, 2024, the Village Board passed Ordinance 24-55 which authorized approval of a PSA with HD 71 LLC. The Board then passed Ordinances 24-72 and 24-23 in August, which approved a redevelopment agreement (RDA) and entitlements for the developer. The terms of the approved RDA included the following:

1. The developer will acquire the subject property from the Village for a total of $35,000 by no later than November 9, 2024.

2. Once the property is acquired from the Village, the developer will construct an 800-square foot Dunkin’ building pursuant to the approval of its development plans.

3. The developer shall obtain all necessary permits for the project within 120 days of the closing date.

4. The project will be completed by December 31, 2025, pursuant to a construction schedule to be provided to the Village at a later date.

While the first two requirements were fulfilled, the third requirement was not, as the developer has not yet obtained permits. This was through no fault of the developer as the key component holding up the permits is permission from IDOT for the work being done in the public right-of-way. Due to this delay, the RDA is being amended to provide revised dates for obtaining all necessary permits and completing construction.

Throughout the course of the plan review process, several additional site development costs were added to the project which were not forecasted in the developer’s original construction budget. This resulted in approximately $140K in additional costs that the developer would have to incur. These costs include the following:

• Stormwater detention upsizing requirements = $80K

• Installation of an additional fire hydrant = $20K

• Fox Metro grease trap requirements = $15K

• Connection to sanitary through IDOT ROW = $15K

• Additional landscape buffering = $10K

Staff was able to work with the Fire District to confirm that no additional hydrants would be needed. This removed $20K in additional costs. Since the Fox Metro and general landscaping requirements are considered as regular development costs, staff identified the stormwater upsizing and IDOT right-of way tie in for the sanitary work as the main drivers for financial assistance. To proceed with construction this year, the developer is required to install large underground pipes to ensure adequate stormwater detention because the lot is not large enough to accommodate surface detention. Additionally, the developer is required to access IDOT’s right-of-way to tie-in to the sanitary service which will require traffic control and substantial disturbance to the roadway. The total estimated cost of these two items is just shy of $100K.

Due to the project delays from obtaining IDOT approval, the proposed amendment to the RDA extends the dates by which the developer is required to obtain permits and open for business. The developer will be required to obtain all necessary permits by July 8, 2025. The developer will also be required to open for business by obtaining at least a temporary certificate of occupancy on or before March 31, 2026. Alternatively, the new deadline for opening represents a three-month extension which was created to give the developer more flexibility in the event of a prolonged delay in obtaining permission from IDOT. For this reason, the amended agreement also includes language which grants the Village Administrator the authority to approve a three-month extension administratively if the developer continues to be delayed past the July 8, 2025, deadline.

Economic Incentive Agreement

The additional site requirements and associated costs were the key factors that led Scooter’s to abandon their development plans last year. The developer of the Dunkin project is still willing to move forward with the project but will only be able to achieve a reasonable return with some form of financial assistance. After receiving detailed financial information from the developer and reviewing it with the village’s financial consultant, staff is recommending up to a $100K incentive to be paid over a maximum of 10 years. The structure of the agreement was based on previous arrangements that the Village authorized with Dairy Barn and Longhorn Steakhouse. In both cases, the Village remitted varied percentages of the 1% municipal (State shared) sales taxes for a specific timeframe or until the total incentive is paid out. For Dunkin, the proposed agreement is for the full 1% up to 10 years, or until a total of $100K is paid out.

Based on the developer’s sales estimates, staff anticipates that the total amount will be paid out by year 9 of the agreement. However, considering the sales estimates are conservative in nature, it is reasonable to expect that the agreement may be completed sooner. In either scenario, the agreement would terminate upon reaching the $100K total payout. The developer has agreed to the terms of the proposed economic incentive agreement which is subject to the following conditions:

• Commencement Date: the agreement commences once Dunkin is constructed and deemed open for business by receiving an occupancy permit by no later than March 31, 2026.

• Sales Tax Rebate: for a period of 10 years starting on the Commencement Date, the Village will rebate 100% of the municipal sales tax (i.e., state shared sales tax) generated by the business up to a maximum of $100,000.

• Refund of Rebate: if Dunkin closes or is otherwise abandoned without substituting another comparable business, the developer is required to refund the rebate to the Village as follows: o 100% refunded to Village within three years of the authorized agreement; o 75% refunded to Village after the third year but before the fifth year of the authorized agreement;

o 50% refunded to Village during the fifth year or after until the end of the authorized agreement.

The Dunkin project is expected to produce a substantial amount of tax revenue which would more than make up for the proposed incentive. The project will not only generate sales and food & beverage taxes, but because the property is located within the Downtown TIF District, it will also generate property tax increment. Throughout the remainder of the TIF, the Dunkin development is projected to generate an average of $35K in increment annually. Between all forms of tax revenue, the $100K incentive is expected to be made up in less than 3 years. With the $100K incentive, the project is anticipated to produce an average of $70K annually in total tax revenue which equates to over $1 million through 2040. As a result of the demonstrated need by the developer and the projected revenue attributed to this project, staff is supportive of the economic incentive agreement.

Board and staff discussed: amending because of dates not being able to be met; IDOT approval is still needed; extensive costs; no room for on-site detentions; detailed financials received; how much the

Village is losing per year by not having something built there; $1M of revenue loss through year 2040; will have this issue with anyone coming to this property; Scooters had the same issue; IDOT was the issue; why Dunkin was not aware of this prior to and part of the proforma from the start; Dunkin brought up the need for financial assistance at the beginning; they asked for $200,000, but negotiated down to $100,000; corner should be developed to something larger; land acquisition can be complicated; property across from Calumet is now zoned commercial with possible opportunity to expand down Route 71; installation of fire hydrants is not needed; value of property; Village paid IDOT $35,000 for the property; infrastructure, landscaping, and grease trap; whether there is a way for the expense to be shared or recaptured; will need to look into whether future development will benefit from Dunkin’s redevelopment; this will be the third development by Raj in town; last year of the TIF is 2039; losing TIF revenue; hoping Dunkin will spur development; refund rebates are always set-up this way; how is it working out for us; we will have our $100,000 back in three years; if it fails, then the building and property are already done; Starbucks has higher sales than Dunkin; a traffic study was done and there were no concerns by the engineers. There was no further discussion.

A motion was made by Trustee Kuhrt and seconded by Trustee Jones Sinnott to approve an Ordinance Approving the First Amendment to a Redevelopment Agreement with HD 71 LLC for Certain Property Located East of the Intersection of Illinois Route 71 and Washington Street; and approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Economic Incentive Agreement with HD 71 LLC.

Aye: Kit Kuhrt          Karin McCarthy-Lange

Karen Novy             Jennifer Jones Sinnott

Andrew Torres

Nay: Tom Guist

The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and one (1) nay vote.

TRUSTEE REPORTS

Trustee Guist- a lot of proclamations; congratulations to Jennifer; kudos to SD308 and the girls flag football teams.

Trustee McCarthy-Lange- school athletes learn a lot of life lessons; thank you for understanding my absence; thank you to Administrator Di Santo for reading my statement; congratulations to Dylan and Jennifer; thank you to the appointees for their commitment; we are on the cusp of warm weather; looking forward to seeing residents out.

Trustee Torres- congratulations to Jennifer and the commissioners; flag football at the 2028 Olympics is cool; the coach is doing well for the flag football teams; congratulations to Dylan; word spreading to officers to live and work here; great discussion on water and look forward to upcoming discussions.

Trustee Novy- congratulations to Jennifer and Dylan; excited about the flag football teams.

Trustee Kuhrt- congratulations to Jennifer; great working with her; great job to the ladies on the flag football teams; Administrator Di Santo was amazing today, so was Jean and Tina.

Trustee Jones Sinnott- pleasure to work with Jennifer; congratulations to her and she has done well; proclamation to the girls is awesome; student athlete mentoring and fostering young women; proud of University of Buffalo who won this weekend; Ron Elvin has done an awesome job; received a postcard about downtown Oswego events; Bunny Hop is coming up this weekend; Charm Oswego is May 3rd; postcard mentions all business owners in the downtown.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Congratulations to Ron Elvin for his 10 years on the Police Commission; he will be missed; Happy Birthday to Jennifer and congratulations; congratulations to Mona; happy she will be getting video gaming; it’s just a small tweak on the video gaming requirements; Community Kauffee is this Saturday at 8:30am; topic is water; will have an engineer attending to answer questions; kudos to Chris Jackson with the girls flag football teams; Legion requested the Military Child proclamation; important for this to be recognized.

CLOSED SESSION

A motion was made by Trustee Torres and seconded by Trustee McCarthy-Lange 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                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. The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 9:48 p.m.

The Board returned to open session at 10:17 p.m. A roll call vote was taken. All Board members were physically present for the roll call.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Trustee Torres and seconded by Trustee McCarthy-Lange to adjourn the meeting; upon a voice vote with all remaining members voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 10:18 p.m.

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