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Village of Oswego President and Board of Trustees met April 22.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OSWEGO VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OSWEGO VILLAGE HALL
100 PARKERS MILL, OSWEGO, ILLINOIS
April 22, 2025
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Ryan Kauffman called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. Village Clerk, Tina Touchette led us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
ROLL CALL
Board Members Physically Present: President Ryan Kauffman; Trustees Tom Guist, Kit Kuhrt, Karin McCarthy-Lange, Karen Novy, and Andrew Torres.
Board Members Absent: Trustee Jennifer Jones Sinnott.
Staff Physically Present: Dan Di Santo, Village Administrator; Jean Bueche, Asst. Village Administrator; Tina Touchette, Village Clerk; Jason Bastin, Police Chief; Curt Cassidy, Public Works Director; Andrea Lamberg, Finance Director; Rod Zenner, Development Services Director; Joe Renzetti, IT/GIS Director; Kevin Leighty, Economic Development Director; Phil Tartaglia, PW Deputy Director/Village Engineer; Maddie Upham, Assistant to the Village Administrator; Julie Hoffman, Events Manager, and Dave Silverman, Village Attorney.
RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS
D.1 Business of the Month Recognition - Pam's Boutique, Inc.
President Kauffman asked Pam, EDC Members and Director Leighty to come to the front. He read the following:
I’d like to extend our congratulations to Pam’s Boutique for being featured as the Economic Development Commission’s Business of the Month for April. Each month, the Economic Development Commissioners nominate and vote on a business to feature which has demonstrated significant involvement in the Oswego community. This month features Pam’s Boutique which is owned and operated by Pam Weaver. A large part of the reason why the Economic Development Commission chose to feature Pam’s Boutique this month is because Pam will be celebrating 40 impressive years in business two days from now on April 24th. In all of that time, Pam’s Boutique has been a mainstay in downtown Oswego at 19 Jefferson Street directly across from the Oswego Library. In her first week of business, Pam serviced 18 clients, which has now grown to anywhere from 70-100 each week. Pam’s Boutique offers a wide variety of services including haircuts, styles, perms, and color treatments. Over the years, Pam has built a talented team of stylists who have contributed significantly to the boutique’s success including Diana, who joined the team in 1986, Jenny who has been with the boutique for 28 years, and Jennifer, who is celebrating her 10th anniversary this year. Pam’s Boutique is proud to serve fourth-generation clients, a testament to the trust and loyalty it has garnered over the years. Pam is joined in this celebration by her husband, Jerry Weaver. Both Pam and Jerry are long-time Oswego residents, having been born and raised in the Oswego area. In addition to all its years of being in business, Pam’s Boutique has also been a regular contributor to different civic organizations. They have donated raffle baskets to the Oswegoland Senior Center and regularly participate in various holiday food and toy drives. So, I ask you to please join me once again in congratulating Pam’s Boutique for being the April 2025 Business of the Month and thanking them for all the contributions they have made to our community.
President Kauffman presented her with a certificate of recognition. Pictures were taken.
This item was moved up on the agenda to be able to present the proclamation to Angie Hibben at the Oswego Chamber:
D.10 Proclamation- National Small Business Week
President Kauffman asked Angie to come to the front and he read the proclamation. He presented her with a copy. Pictures were taken. Angie stated: thank you everybody who supports all businesses and especially the small business owners; they need our help; I hope to see everyone at our events.
D.2 Economic Development Commission Appointment
a) Appoint Carrie Hansen for a Term to Expire April 30, 2026
A motion was made by Trustee McCarthy-Lange and seconded by Trustee Novy to approve the appointment of Carrie Hansen for a Term to Expire April 30, 2026.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
Karin McCarthy-Lange Karen Novy
Andrew Torres
Nay: None
Absent: Jennifer Jones Sinnott
The motion was declared carried by an omnibus roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
D.3 Proclamation- Building Safety Month
President Kauffman read the proclamation.
D.4 Proclamation- Frontline Worker Appreciation Month
President Kauffman read the proclamation.
D.5 Proclamation- Mental Health Month
President Kauffman read the proclamation.
D.6 Proclamation- Motorcycle Awareness Month
President Kauffman read the proclamation.
D.7 Proclamation- National Historic Preservation Month
President Kauffman read the proclamation.
D.8 Proclamation- Rain Barrel Month
President Kauffman read the proclamation.
D.9 Proclamation- Drinking Water Week
President Kauffman read the proclamation.
D.11 Proclamation- Professional Municipal Clerks Week
President Kauffman read the proclamation.
D.12 Proclamation- Public Service Recognition Week
President Kauffman read the proclamation.
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum was opened at 7:28 p.m.
John Brodemus addressed the Board regarding the Turtle Rock property across from Village Hall; this is a continuation from his public forum address at the earlier Committee of the Whole; he is the 5th owner since 1929; it is a cherished property; allowing a change in the rules; no tax increase or will cost us anything to designate his property; would like a motion to allow the property.
Russell Pietrowiak addressed the Board regarding Jade Estates. He attended the Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) meeting where there was no vote to move forward; agrees with all the reservations and concerns; don’t feel it fits within the comp plan; more concerned with the process; they should make changes and go back to the PZC so people can comment on what the project actually is; if we don’t, them it makes the PZC moot; concerned with how it doesn’t integrate and no adjacent connections to other neighborhoods and bus routes; bike trail integration is needed. He also asked if we would incorporate rain barrels, to new development, for water conservation.
There was no one who requested to speak. The public forum was closed at 7:36 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
Administrator Di Santo
I want to recognize our Village Clerk, Tina Touchette on Municipal Clerks Week; you do an excellent job especially for doing the pledge tonight; thank you for doing that; you do an excellent job; same to our Deputy Clerk, Margie Villalobos; you both do a great job for us; appreciate all the service you have given the Village over the years.
Thank you to our outgoing Board members; it’s been a pleasure working with you; on behalf of staff, we have really enjoyed your leadership over the years; you’re leaving the Village in a really strong financial condition and have made major movement on a lot of our infrastructure projects; and congratulations to Trustee Guist on his 30-year anniversary tonight.
President Kauffman asked for a round of applause for Trustee Guist, Kuhrt, and Jones Sinnott. He thanked them for their willingness to serve and to sit up here and sometimes be scrutinized
CONSENT AGENDA
President Kauffman read each item under consent.
G.1 April 8, 2025 Committee of the Whole Minutes
G.2 April 8, 2025 Regular Village Board Minutes
G.3 April 8, 2025 Closed Session Minutes, Approve and Not Release
G.4 Ordinance Amending Title 6 of the Oswego Municipal Code for the Village of Oswego (Trespass Offenses). Pulled for separate discussion and vote.
G.5 Ordinance Amending Title 3 Chapter 7; Increase Class H Liquor License for Floral Expressions and Gifts Located at 26 Main Street. Ordinance No. 25-32
G.6 Resolution Authorizing a Work Order with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for Engineering Services Relating to the Water Distribution System Model and Transition Plan Phase 1 in the Amount of $138,500.00. Resolution No. 25-R-54
G.7 Ordinance Amending Title 9 Chapter 4 Section 14(A) of the Village Code of Ordinances (Four Way Stop - Fifth Street & Bluegrass Parkway). Ordinance No. 25-33 G.8 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with Meade Electric Company, Inc. in the Amount of $52,903.48. Resolution No. 25-R-55 G.9 Ordinance Granting a Variance to Section 9.03 of the Unified Development Ordinance to
Extend an Existing Chain Link Fence Along the Sides and Rear of the Property Located at 429 Main Street. Ordinance No. 25-34
G.10 Resolution Authorizing Reduction in Project Surety Bond #4476042 to $3,925,648.65 for Sonoma Trails Subdivision Phase 1 Effective April 23, 2025. Resolution No. 25-R-56 G.11 Resolution Authorizing an Addendum to a Professional Services Agreement between Azavar Government Solutions and the Village of Oswego. Resolution No. 25-R-57
A motion was made by Trustee Guist and seconded by Trustee Kuhr to approve the Consent Agenda as read by President Kauffman.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
Karin McCarthy-Lange Karen Novy
Andrew Torres
Nay: None
Absent: Jennifer Jones Sinnott
The motion was declared carried by an omnibus roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
G.4 Ordinance Amending Title 6 of the Oswego Municipal Code for the Village of Oswego (Trespass Offenses). Ordinance No. 25-31
Board and staff discussed: clarification on fishing on ponds; HOA’s own the ponds and it is expensive to fix; erosion issues; fishing lines getting caught; don’t always have an HOA Board member out at the location to put in a complaint; most encounters are with adults; concerns with kids coming home with trespass tickets; zero tolerance; State statute is not helping the PD; goal is to help protect the property; this is a tool to help the PD address; whether tickets are a result of phone call complaints or officers actually seeing people fishing; this is a hot topic at the Village’s quarterly HOA meetings; HOA’s have asked for assistance with this; other towns have similar ordinances; ponds must have clearly marked signage; officers will check the driver’s license to verify they are a resident at the subdivision. There was no further discussion.
A motion was made by Trustee McCarthy-Lange and seconded by Trustee Guist to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 6 of the Oswego Municipal Code for the Village of Oswego. (Trespass Offenses).
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
Karin McCarthy-Lange Karen Novy
Andrew Torres
Nay: None
Absent: Jennifer Jones Sinnott
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes.
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Trustee Kuhrt and seconded by Trustee Torres 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
Andrew Torres
Nay: None
Absent: Jennifer Jones Sinnott
The motion was declared carried by a roll call vote with five (5) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes. The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 7:49 p.m.
The Board returned to open session at 8:21 p.m. A roll call vote was taken. All Board members, except for Trustee Jones Sinnott (absent) were physically present for the roll call.
BILL LIST
H.1 Approve Bill List Dated April 22, 2025, in the Amount of $11,725,857.93.
A motion was made by Trustee McCarthy-Lange and seconded by Trustee Novy to approve the Bill List Dated April 22, 2025, in the Amount of $11,725,857.93.
Aye: Tom Guist Kit Kuhrt
Karin McCarthy-Lange Karen Novy
Andrew Torres
Nay: None
Absent: Jennifer Jones Sinnott
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
J.1 Consideration of a Concept Plan for Jade Estates of Oswego.
Director Zenner addressed the Board regarding a concept plan for Jade Estates which depicts 66 duplex units on an 8-acre site. Two acres of the existing 10-acre parcel will be dedicated for the Wolfs Crossing Road and Douglas Road roundabout. A future, rerouted Douglas Road will set the subject property’s eastern boundary. Multiple concept plans for this site have been brought before the Village Board with the most recent being “Diamond Point,” a 52-townhome development, in May 2023. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request on April 10, 2025. Discussions mainly revolved around the relatively high density of the development, the lack of a second access point, and the proposal of private streets. While the commissioners acknowledged the development provides additional housing variety, they also stated that the proposed concept plan is too dense to allow for public streets, a second emergency access, or adequate open space. The Commission voted to deny the concept plan by a vote of 8-0. The petitioner did not attend the meeting, and no members of the public spoke on the concept plan during the public forum. Staff is willing to work with the petitioner to address the Plan Commission’s concerns regarding density and access. Staff is not willing to work with the petitioner on private streets.
A revised map was provided at the meeting:
Board, staff and Jade consultants discussed: less private streets; eliminated a street; adding connecting street; sharing the detention space; don’t own the property, but are under contact; catering towards empty nesters; first floor master bedroom; 1,800-2,000 sqft duplex; reducing to 56 units; have similar development in Lake Zurich; 3-4 different models; semi-custom; bike path along Douglas; working with the Village regarding the roundabout; open green space; never in favor of HOA roads; need all roads to be public; south entrance is the main entrance; creating connections to neighboring subdivisions; fire and emergency entrance to the north; consultant will look into emergency access and usable roads; will landscape the open space; moving homes further away from Douglas; consultants did not attend the PZC meeting because they were not prepared; they needed time to work out the plans; the PZC has denied plans five times or less in the last 20 years; market is strong and it is a good quality product; pictures in the packet to not depict what the duplexes will be; if they are targeting to empty nesters, then why are the duplexes two stories; two stories are cost efficient; can fit more townhomes on the property, but felt it should be duplexes; have been doing this since 2009; need to meet the target number of units and then will give the final product; 26 feet needed for the first floor; expediting to get through the annexation process; minimum of ten feet between each duplex; sale price will be in the upper $300,000-mid $400,000; 3-4 bedrooms; 2 car garage; setback minimum of 100 feet; 22 foot driveway; 3-4 options for the exterior; have never approved an HOA road; will continue to work on the plans; they are based out of South Barrington; whether the north portion will be donated to the Village for the roundabout; will negotiate with the Village for permits and other fees; whether they are committing to the donation; available to the Village with a joint detention area for the HOA to maintain; not a fan of 66 units; voted no for the last development that had 52 units; less density is important to the Village; hope the plan will be approved; a duplex is right against the detention area; plan to combine the detention to get more space; hope to have an answer on the detention soon; whether the Lake Zurich development will look like the ones here. Staff directed the consultants to make changes and bring back to the PZC at the May 8, 2025 meeting, and to also provide floor layouts, and eliminate the HOA roads. There was no further discussion.
No vote needed for a concept plan.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Kuhrt- it’s been a pleasure; it was fun; Administrator Di Santo is great and dapper; Clerk Touchette is lovely; four years have gone by quickly; pleasure serving the public; good to do stuff for the community.
Trustee Guist- one of his first meetings it was a packed room; it has been a pleasure; the staff we have are incredible; you guys get the stuff done; thank you to Administrator Di Santo; you’re really good at it; appreciate how responsive the Directors are; never been more confident; proud of recruiting Director Lamberg and Director Cassidy; got through a lot of things in four years; kudos to Director Cassidy in finding new avenues; hope the new Board keeps focus on commercial development to help keep the burden off of residents. Happy Anniversary to my wife!
Trustee McCarthy-Lange- enjoyed being on the Board with all three of you; we may not have agreed, but we got things done; insight is always appreciated; congratulations to Pam’s Boutique on 40 years; that is impressive; Wine on the Fox is coming up; looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Trustee Torres- congratulations to Pam’s Boutique; thank you to Clerk Touchette and Deputy Clerk Villalobos; congratulations on Municipal Clerk’s Week; to the outgoing Board: we did so much together; appreciate the time. Curious about the historical house; the Historic Preservation Commission has been talking about bringing the House of the Year back; looking forward to Wine on the Fox.
Trustee Novy- thank you to Trustee Guist, Kuhrt, and Jones Sinnott for the years working with you; we love our town; thank you for your service; we may not have always gotten along, but we always had Oswego in our best interests.
Trustee Jones Sinnott- no report.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Thank you to Trustee Guist, Kuhrt, and Jones Sinnott for your service; it’s been a pleasure; I have learned from you; I’m a better person because of it; I will miss you; I’m here to serve you; happy we could approve the stop signs at 5th and Bluegrass; kudos to everyone; Wine on the Fox is May 3rd and 4th; always a great time; congratulations to Pam’s Boutique; thank you to Clerk Touchette and Deputy Clerk Villalobos for all the work you do. Freddie’s Off the Chain is open; kudos to Director Cassidy for getting us the $10.5 million from KKCOM; this is the biggest award in their history.
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 9:18 p.m.
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