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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING 

OSWEGO VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

OSWEGO PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY 

100 THEODORE DRIVE, OSWEGO, ILLINOIS 

OCTOBER 24, 2005 

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

Trustee Pajor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

ROLL CALL 

Present: Trustees Brian LeClercq, Rodger Long, Charlie Pajor, Braden Rock, Ronald Weilert 

and Lori West. President Craig Weber was absent. 

Staff present; Dwight Baird, Chief of Police; Jeanne Hoch, Village Clerk; Mark Pries, Finance 

Director; Jerry Weaver, Director of Public Works; Elliot Eldridge, Building and Zoning 

Director; Sue Miller, Office Manager; Brian Schiber, Village Engineer; and David Silverman, 

Village Attorney. 

Attorney Silverman suggested that in President Weber’s absence the Board appoint a member 

to serve as President Pro Temp. 

A motion was made by Trustee LeClercq and seconded by Trustee Weilert to appoint Trustee 

Pajor to serve as President Pro Temp in President Craig Weber’s absence. 

Aye: Brian LeClercq Ronald Weilert 

Lori West 

Rodger Long 

Braden Rock Charlie Pajor 

Nay: None 

Absent: None 

The motion was declared carried with six (6) aye votes. 

RECOGNITIONS/APPOINTMENTS 

1. Mayor’s Village Pride Awards 

a. Residential Landscaping: Ruth Wiedert for 70 Monroe Street 

President Pro Temp Pajor presented Ms. Wiedert with her award for Residential Landscaping. 

Ms. Wiedert described her garden and thanked the Board for this award. 

2. Extraordinary Oswegoan – John Witcpalek, Best Boss 

Mr. Witcpalek was unable to attend this meeting; he will be rescheduled for the November 14, 

2005 meeting. 

3. Extraordinary Oswegoans – Cathy and Mike Schnable, Educators 

Mr. and Mrs. Schnable were honored as extraordinary educators; they have a combined 54 

years of teaching for the Oswego Community School District. Mrs. Schnable obtained a grant 

to start the Early Bird Pre-Kindergarten Program in 1986 beginning with 9 boys and expanding 

to over 160 children being served today. Mr. Schnable has coached extensively throughout the 

District including Football, Basketball, Cross-Country and Track at the High School and Jr. 

High levels and six years at Aurora University. Mr. and Mrs. Schnable have been actively 

involved in the Oswegoland Park District as well.

Minutes of a Regular Meeting 

Oswego Village President and Board of Trustees 

October 24, 2005 

Page 2 of 12 

PUBLIC FORUM 

President Pro Temp Pajor opened the Public Forum at 7:05 p.m. 

Eric Weis of 455 E. Barberry Circle, Yorkville introduced himself as the current First Assistant 

States Attorney for Kendall County. Mr. Weis explained that he is running for the States 

Attorney position in Kendall County. He noted that he was born and raised in Oswego, now 

lives in Yorkville, and has the experience and leadership to serve the residents of Kendall 

County. 

Judy Wilson of 143 Osage Court requested to speak about the proposed Reata development. 

She requested that if Osage Court was opened to the Reata development that it not be opened to 

Truman Drive. Opening Osage Court to Truman Drive would only create more traffic. She 

noted the lack of sidewalks and streetlights in the county subdivision that Osage Court is in. 

There was no other member of the public that wished to speak; the Public Forum was closed at 

7:15 p.m. 

CONSENT AGENDA 

1. Minutes – September 12, 2005 Regular Village Board Meeting 

2. Bill List – October 24, 2005 

3. September 2005 Budget Comparison Analysis 

4. Letter of Credit Reductions 

a. Churchill Club Parcel 3 (Douglas Road Improvements) – Release of Existing Letter 

of Credit in the Amount of $179,851.20 

b. Villas at Southbury (Pod 7) – Reduce the Letter of Credit from $1,475,517.18 to 

$511,423.28 

c. Farmington Lakes Pods A & B (Single Family) Reduce from $3,890,846.58 to 

$38,908.46 

5. Community Development Director and Senior Planner Positions – Approval of Job 

Descriptions 

6. Resolution Authorizing the RF (Revolving Loan Fund) Committee to Dispense Funds to 

Emmett’s Ale House – Resolution 05-R-28 

7. Kendall County Transportation Development Fee – Resolution to Adopt – Resolution 05- 

R-29 

Consent Agenda Item #4a was removed; there was no one present from this development. This 

will be placed on the Special Meeting agenda for November 7, 2005. 

Consent Agenda Item #5 was removed. 

Mr. Pries explained that the funds referred to in Consent Agenda Item #6 for Emmett’s Ale 

House were not Village funds. These are Federal funds to encourage economic development; 

these funds have been sitting idle for about 12 years. The money is available to those that meet 

the criteria up to $750,000 but not more than 50% of the cost of the project. 

Consent Agenda Item #7 was also removed, it will be voted on separately. 

There were no additional questions or discussion by the Board. 

A motion was made by Trustee LeClercq and seconded by Trustee West to approve the consent 

agenda including Resolution 05-R-28 (Authorizing the RF Committee to Dispense Funds) and 

removing item numbers 4a, 5 and 7. 

Aye: Brian LeClercq Lori West 

Ronald Weilert Braden Rock 

Charlie Pajor Rodger Long 

Nay: None 

Absent: None






Kendall County Transportation Development Fee – Resolution to Adopt – Resolution 05- 

R-29 

This was discussed at the October 17, 2005 Committee of the Whole meeting. Approval would 

allow the collection of a transportation fee for County road improvements. The fee would be 

collected and held by the Village and would start at $1,175 per dwelling unit and would 

increase by 5% annually. 


Resolution No. 05-R-29 -- A motion was made by Trustee LeClercq and seconded by Trustee 

Weilert to approve Resolution No. 05-R-29 A Resolution to Amend Resolution No. 05-R-03 

and 05-R-06 (Transition Fee/Cost Allocation-Recovery Fee – Kendall County Transportation 

Development Fee Amendment) with a change in the annual increase from 3% to 5%. 


Lori West 

Rodger Long 

Charlie Pajor Braden Rock 

Nay: None 

Absent: None 


OLD BUSINESS 

Meijer & C-Store (Lots 2 and 11 of Gerry Centennial Plaza) – Final PUD and Street and 

Traffic Identifiers Plan (Second Read of Ordinances) 

Mr. Schiber informed the Board that all of the documents have been received and that they had 

been approved. The truck delivery route is acceptable; the turning radius has been modified 

and the pavement thickness has been increased on the delivery route. The ordinances were 

omitted from the packet for this meeting, they were presented at the last regular meeting on 

October 10, 2005. President Pro Temp Pajor asked if the Board was comfortable voting on 

these ordinances when they were not in front of them. The Board agreed that to vote on these 

two ordinances. 


Ordinance No. 05 -- 133 -- A motion was made by Trustee Weilert and seconded by Trustee 

West to approve Ordinance No. 05-133 An Ordinance Granting Approval of a Final Planned 

Unit Development (P.U.D.) In The Village Of Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois for Lots 11 & 

2 of the Gerry Centennial Plaza (Meijer & C-Store) in the Village of Oswego, Kendall County, 

Illinois. 

Aye: Ronald Weilert Lori West 

Brian LeClercq Rodger Long 


Nay: None 

Absent: None 


Ordinance No. 05 -- 134 -- A motion was made by Trustee Weilert and seconded by Trustee 

West to approve Ordinance No. 05-134, An Ordinance to Approve the Street and Traffic 

Identifiers Plan for Gerry Centennial Plaza in the Village of Oswego, Kendall County, 

Illinois.





Aye: Ronald Weilert Lori West 

Brian LeClercq Rodger Long 


Nay: None 

Absent: None 


NEW BUSINESS 

Prairie Crossings (Kleronomos Property) – 1.5 Mile Jurisdictional Review 

Chris Funkhouser of Schoppe Design and Attorney John Philipchuck were present to represent 

the Applicant, Wiseman-Hughes. Attorney Philichuck explained to the Board that this property 

is closer to the Plainfield Village limits; Plainfield ceded jurisdiction for this development to 

the Village of Oswego; Wiseman-Hughes will be selling the lots to custom and semi-custom 

builders. Aaron Rucker’s memo stated that the applicant has proposed a 136-acre residential 

development consisting of 81 estate-style single family lots with 58-59 acres of open space. 

The property is located within 1.5 miles of the Oswego Village limits. The Plan Commission 

considered this request at their meeting on October 6, 2005; the Community Development 

Committee reviewed the request at their meeting on October 13, 2005. President Pro Temp 

Pajor explained that the Plan Commission and Community Development Committee concerns 

were access to Plainfield Road and Cherry Road. Attorney Philipchuck stated that they would 

abide by any County request for roadway improvements to Plainfield Road; Cherry Road is a 

Township road and they would abide by the Township requests as well. Board discussion 

included the fact that as a development through the County, no fees could be collected; lots 

sizes in comparison to the adjacent Southfield Estates development; increasing the lot sizes 

adjacent to the Southfield Estates development and decreasing lot sizes as they move away 

from Southfield Estates; waiting to consult the County Water Study when completed to 

determine if this area could support well and septic systems; smaller lot sizes and greater 

densities that would be necessary if developed in the Village; and the inability of the County to 

negotiate school and transportation fees. There was Board concern that continuing to add 

shallow wells would affect the water levels. Attorney Silverman asked if the County has 

land/cash for the schools. Attorney Philipchuck responded that they do; he also noted that this 

property is not contiguous with the Village of Oswego and it could be some time before it 

becomes contiguous; filing a legal objection would impede the development of this property. 

The Board did not support the development of this subdivision in the County. Attorney 

Silverman explained that the Board could not file a legal objection because a resolution had not 

been prepared; they could agree to file a legal objection and have the resolution prepared for the 

next meeting. 

The Board agreed to file a Legal Objection; this will be presented as a Resolution to File a 

Legal Objection to the Zoning Map Amendment at the Special meeting to be held on November 

7, 2005. 

Reata of Oswego – Annexation Agreement; Annexation; Rezoning; and Preliminary PUD 

and Subdivision Plat (First Read of Ordinances) 

Attorney Philipchuck was present to represent Saratoga Homes. Attorney Philipchuck noted 

that at the last meeting the Board heard from the Traffic Engineer and that all requested 

changes had been made to the Annexation Agreement; the density has been reduced by one (1) 

lot to achieve the desired lot widths. Attorney Philipchuck requested that this proceed to 

Second Read of Ordinance so that a full Board would be in attendance for the vote. Board 

discussion included the desire for larger lots; the fact that this is an infill project and the





limitations associated with infill projects; and addition of the County Transportation Fee 

language to the Annexation Agreement. Mr. Philipchuck agreed that the County Transportation 

Fee language would be added. 

This will proceed to Second Read of Ordinance at the Regular Meeting on November 14, 2005. 

The Townes at Southbury (Pod 3) -- Preliminary PUD and Subdivision Plat (First Read of 

Ordinance) 

Attorney Dan Kramer and Chris Lannert of the Lannert Group were present to represent the 

applicant. Karen James’ report explained that Ocean Atlantic has requested approval of the 

Preliminary PUD and Subdivision Plat for the Townes at Southbury (pod 3). The property is 

currently zoned R-4 General Residence District and generally located south of Herren’s Run 

Subdivision and west of Southbury Blvd. Approval would establish the development 

parameters for a multi-family residential subdivision consisting of 105 units on 13.88 acres 

with 4.13 acres of additional open space. The Plan Commission considered this request during 

a Public Hearing on October 6, 2006; the Community Development Committee reviewed the 

request at their meeting on October 13, 2005. Mr. Lannert presented the plans for both The 

Townes at Southbury and the Seasons at Southbury (the Seasons is the next agenda item). He 

noted that all staff comments have been satisfied except one (1), the detention between 

Herren’s Run and this development; this development added open space to the overall plan; the 

townhome units will have a minimum of 33% with trellises and shutters in the back. Mr. 

Lannert presented the only outstanding issue being the pavement width; the Annexation 

Agreement states 28 foot back-to-back pavement, they are requesting 24 foot back-to-back 

pavement. He explained that if there is 28 foot pavement they lose the guest parking that is 

clustered throughout the development. The Board asked Chief Baird and Jerry Weaver if they 

anticipated any problems with the reduced pavement. Chief Baird responded that if there were 

only 24 foot pavement there would be no parking on the street and it must be posted before any 

occupancy permits were issued. Mr. Weaver and Mr. Schiber cited safety as the main reason 

for wanting the 28 foot pavement. Mr. Lannert noted that each unit has a 2-car garage and 

another 2 cars could be parked in the driveway and the Homeowners Association would be 

responsible for the snow plowing of the guest parking areas, sidewalks and driveways. The 

Board did not support the reduced pavement width in either pod (6 or 3); there was no 

additional Board discussion or questions. 

Ordinance No. 05 -- 135 -- A motion was made by Trustee LeClercq and seconded by Trustee 

Weilert to waive Second Read and approve Ordinance No. 05-135 An Ordinance Granting a 

Preliminary Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.) and Subdivision Plat for Ocean Atlantic 

Corporation in the Village of Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois commonly known as the 

Townes at Southbury (Pod 3) with the requirement of 28-foot back-to-back pavement width 

and no parking on the street. 


Lori West 

Braden Rock 


Nay: None 

Absent: None 


Seasons at Southbury (Pod 6) – Preliminary PUD and Subdivision Plat (First Read of 

Ordinance) 

Attorney Dan Kramer and Chris Lannert of the Lannert Group were present to represent the 

applicant. Karen James’ memo explained that Ocean Atlantic had requested approval of the





Preliminary PUD and Subdivision Plat for Seasons at Southbury (pod 6). This is currently 

zoned R-4 General Residence District and generally located west of Southbury Blvd. south of 

the clubhouse. Approval would establish the development parameters for a multi-family 

residential subdivision consisting of 192 units on 20.29 acres with 3.32 acres of open space. 

The Plan Commission considered this request during a Public Hearing on October 6, 2005; the 

Community Development Committee reviewed the request at their meeting on October 13, 

2005. Attorney Kramer explained that he thought that the staff recommendation was for 24 

foot back-to-back pavement in this courtyard project. Mr. Lanner presented the plan showing 

the buildings sprinkled throughout with central open space; trails; the clubhouse to the north 

and retention to the south. They are maintaining the full setbacks from the property lines and 

have reduced the number of units and there is guest parking throughout. There will be no 

parking posted on both sides of the 24 foot streets; police will enforce; the homes will have 2- 

car garages with driveways that would accommodate another 2 cars. President Pro Temp Pajor 

noted that the roads would be built to the Village’s specs. Attorney Kramer noted that the 

Preliminary Plan is in compliance with the original PUD. Board discussion included the 

number of subdivisions in the Village with private streets; what standards those are built to; and 

roadway width. Mr. Weaver stated that there were three (3) subdivisions with private roads, 

some have requested that the Village take them over; all of these were not built to the Village 

standards this one will be in all aspects except roadway width. The Board did not support the 

reduced 24 foot pavement width. Mr. Schiber also noted that at the time of Final Engineering 

review, some of the islands in the ROW may have to be changed to accommodate emergency 

vehicle maneuverability. 

This will proceed to Second Read of Ordinance on November 14, 2005. 

Wells 9 and 10 – Public Hearing and WRT Agreement Amendment (First Read of 

Ordinance) and Wells 9 and 10 – Waiver of Public Bidding Process Resolution 

These two agenda items were addressed together. 

President Pro Temp Pajor asked if there was anyone from the Public who wished to comment; 

there was no one from the public that wished to speak. Mr. Pries presented that this was 

discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting on October 17, 2005, the Amendment to the 

WRT Agreement for Wells 9 and 10 has been reviewed by the Village Attorney, Village 

Engineer, Public Works Director and Finance Director. Mr. Pries noted a correction on page 

one (1); the dated should read October 24, 2003, not 2005. This Amendment covers the radium 

removal processing for Wells 9 and 10. Mr. Pries explained that first a Public Hearing must be 

held, then the waiver of public bid resolution must be passed and finally the ordinance 

approving the agreement. An amendment must be done each time a new well is added. 


Resolution No. 05 -R-30 -- A motion was made by Trustee Long and seconded by Trustee 

Weilert to approve Resolution No. 05-R-30 A Resolution Waiving Public Bid for the Radium 

Removal System in the Village of Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois. 

Aye: Rodger Long Ronald Weilert 

Lori West 

Brian LeClercq 


Nay: None 

Absent: None 

The motion was declared carried with six (6) aye votes.





Ordinance No. 05 - 136 -- A motion was made by Trustee Long and seconded by Trustee 

Weilert to approve Waive Second Read and Approve Ordinance No. 05-136 an Ordinance 

Authorizing the Execution of the First Amendment to the WRT Radium Removal System 

Agreement and Lease Between the Village of Oswego, WRT Environmental (Illinois) LLC, 

and R.M.D. Operations LLC with the date change on page one (1) to October 24, 2003. 


Lori West 

Braden Rock 

Charlie Pajor Brian LeClercq 

Nay: None 

Absent: None 


Harrison Street and Municipal Parking Lot – MFT Resolution 

Mr. Weaver presented the three (3) bids received for the Harrison Street and Municipal Parking 

Lot work. The bid opening was held on October 24, 2005. The bids were as follows: 

D Construction $244,267.00 

Alliance Contractors, Inc. $315,483.00 

R.A. Ubert Construction $325,471.56 

The Engineers estimate of cost was $388,483.00. 

The lowest bid was D Construction. Board discussion was held concerning D Construction’s 

past history with the Village and asked what the penalty if the job is not completed on time. 

Mr. Weaver noted that they will be watched closely and that there is a $500 per day penalty if 

not finished on time. The Board questioned what needed to be done to take the next lowest 

bidder. Attorney Silverman responded that there needed to be evidence on record that they are 

not a “responsible” bidder. The Board asked that their comments be relayed to D Construction. 



West to approve Resolution No. 05-R-31 A Resolution for Improvement by Municipality 

Under the Illinois Highway Code for MFT funds in the Amount of $430,000.00. 

Aye: Rodger Long Lori West 



Nay: None 

Absent: None 


Municipal Parking Lot (Harrison Street) – Bid Award 

This was discussed along with previous agenda item. 


Weilert to approve Resolution No. 05-R-32 A Resolution Awarding Contract for the Harrison 

Street Improvements and Municipal Parking Lot to the lowest bidder (to D. Construction). 


Lori West 

Braden Rock 


Nay: None 

Absent: None 






Grove and Plainfield Road Traffic Signal – Bid Award 

Mr. Weaver presented the Smith Engineering letter stating the results of the bid opening for the 

Grove and Plainfield Road Traffic Signal project. The three bids received were as follows: 

Bodine Electric of Decatur $121,472.90 

Vigil Cook and Son, Inc. $124,786.01 

Tri-Tech Electric, Inc. $153,424.50 

The lowest responsible bidder was Bodine Electric of Decatur. Award of the bids must first be 

voted on, and then a resolution will be presented for an additional $10,000.00 in MFT money 

for the project. 


A motion was made by Trustee West and seconded by Trustee Weilert accept the lowest 

responsible bid of $121,272.90 by Bodine Electric of Decatur for the traffic signal at Grove 

Road and Plainfield Road. 

Aye: Lori West Ronald Weilert 


Rodger Long Brian LeClercq 

Nay: None 

Absent: None 


Resolution No. 05 -R-33 -- A motion was made by Trustee West and seconded by Trustee 

Weilert to approve Resolution No. 05-R-32 A Resolution for Improvements by Municipality 

Under the Illinois Highway Code for the installation of temporary traffic signals at the 

intersection of Plainfield and Grove Roads for an additional $10,000. 

Aye: Lori West Ronald Weilert 


Rodger Long Brian LeClercq 

Nay: None 

Absent: None 


Town Center Tower Removal – Bid Award 

Mr. Weaver presented the letter from Smith Engineering giving the bid results for the Village 

Center Water Tank Replacement Project. The three (3) bids received were as follows: 

CB & I $1,160,000.00 

Maguire Iron, Inc. $1,118,000.00 

Caldwell Tanks $1,510,000.00 

Mr. Weaver presented Maguire Iron, Inc. of Sioux Falls, SD as the lowest responsible bidder. 


A motion was made by Trustee Long and seconded by Trustee LeClercq to accept the lowest 

responsible bid of $1,118,000.00 by Maguire Iron, Inc. of Sioux Falls SD for the Village Center 

Water Tank Replacement Project. 

Aye: Rodger Long Brian LeClercq 


Ronald Weilert Lori West 

Nay: None 

Absent: None 






Kendall County Ground Water Study – Approval of Agreement 

President Pro Temp Pajor presented the Kendall County Ground Water Study to be done by the 

Illinois State Geological Survey, to the Board; this was discussed at the Committee of the 

Whole meeting on October 17, 2005. The agreement asks for a two (2) year commitment of 

$11,515 annually from the Village. 

There were no additional questions or discussion from the Board. 

A motion was made by Trustee LeClercq and seconded by Trustee Long to Approve the 

University of Illinois Standard Research Agreement and the dispersal of $11,515.00 annually 

for two (2) years for the Kendall County Ground Water Study. 

Aye: Brian LeClercq Rodger Long 

Braden Rock Ronald Weilert 

Charlie Pajor Lori West 

Nay: None 

Absent: None 


Surplus Property – Town Center Tower (First Read of Ordinance) 

Mr. Pries explained that in order to remove the Town Center Tower from the Village’s asset 

records and dispose of it; it must be declared surplus property. This is the same procedure that 

the Village uses to remove any of its major assets from service. 


Ordinance No. 05 - 137 -- A motion was made by Trustee LeClercq and seconded by Trustee 

West to approve Waive Second Read and Approve Ordinance No. 05-137 an Ordinance 

Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Property (Town Center Water Tower) Owned by the 

Village of Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois. 

Aye: Brian LeClercq Lori West 



Nay: None 

Absent: None 


Village Property – Appraisal Bids 

President Pro Temp Pajor presented the two (2) proposals for appraisals of Village property. 

The proposals are as follows: 

Jay M. Heap & Associates $5,000.00 

Pete Darata of D & D Associates $3,550.00 


A motion was made by Trustee Weilert and seconded by Trustee Long to Accept the proposal 

from D & D Associates in the Amount of $3,550.00. 

Aye: Ronald Weilert Rodger Long 

Brian LeClercq Charlie Pajor 

Braden Rock Lori West 

Nay: None 

Absent: None






PRESIDENT’S REPORT 

Police Department Parking Lot Expansion -- Chief Baird presented a spread sheet showing 

the probable construction cost of $75,888.00 which includes a 10% contingency. Alternate Bid 

#1 was $85,018.45 and included filling cracks and seal coating and striping; Alternate Bid #2 

was $112,298.45 and included grinding edge of pavement along the curb and a 2 inch overlay. 

Board discussion included the budgeted $27,000; construction requirements; tree removal; if 

anything could be done with the wood from the removed trees; potential savings in other areas 

of the police budget and phasing the project. It was determined that after several tries, there 

was no one that wanted the wood and that the tree removal and engineering costs could be 

taken from this years budget with the remaining costs coming from the FY 05/06 budget. The 

Board requested that Mr. Pries, Mr. Schiber and Chief Baird look at financing, construction and 

saving options and report back at the next meeting. 

Veterans Day Proclamation -- President Pro Temp Pajor presented the Veterans Day 

proclamation. 

CORRESPONDENCE 

There was no correspondence presented. 

STAFF REPORT 

Village Attorney – No Report 

Village Administrator – No Report 

Chief of Police – Chief Baird reported that Officer Blessing received a public safety grant in 

the amount of $33,537; this would be for five (5) safety campaigns. Chief Baird will email 

the Board informing them of the location of the Disaster Preparedness Center and give a brief 

run-down of the plan so the Board is more comfortable if something should happen in this 

area. The ID machine is almost up and running; this machine will be able to make employee 

ID’s with a hologram. The Public Works, and Building and Zoning employees would be the 

first to get the ID’s. 

Director of Public Works – Mr. Weaver reported that as of Wednesday, Well 10 had power 

and he hopes to have it on-line by the end of the year. He also presented a request from BFI 

to begin garbage pick up on October 31, 2005 at 5:00 a.m. so that they will be off the streets 

by 4:00 p.m. before the trick-or-treaters start. This would affect the following subdivisions: 

Arbor Gate, Ashcroft, Deerpath Creek, Deerpath Trails, Lakeview, Morgan Crossing, Old 

Reserve Hills and White Pines. The Board supported this request. 

Director of Building & Zoning – Mr. Eldridge reported that the Building and Zoning 

Committee will be reviewing Code amendments and the violation schedule for the property 

maintenance code at their next meeting. 

Village Engineer – No Report 

Community Development Director – No Report





Finance Director – Mr. Pries explained that the2004 calendar year MFT Report that the 

Board received was for informational purposes only. He also stated that after the Town 

Center Renovation Project Meeting this morning there is a need to issue another $3.2 million 

in bonds for this project. He explained that the Village can issue a limited amount of debt 

each year and that the issuance of a 20-year bond at 4% or under would result in an annual 

expense of $236,000.00. This would require a 30-day notice to the paper. Discussion was 

held concerning the anticipated increase in sales tax dollars; the unexpected increase in the 

cost of materials for this project; bypassing the Finance Committee to save time; and the 

ability to use any surplus to pay other debt. The Board expressed concern with spending 

anticipated revenues. The Board requested additional information for the meeting on 

November 7, 2005. Mr. Pries requested that the Board goals be discussed at the November 

21, 2005 Committee of the Whole meeting so that Gary Adams, the new Administrator could 

also participate. Mr. Pries requested that the Board sign letters to the Governor requesting 

that if past DECA grant monies were released that they consider distributing funds to the 

Village of Oswego. 

Office Manager – Ms. Miller and Michele Bergeron thanked the Police Department, the 

Public Works Department, the Youth Committee and all others who worked on the Village’s 

Oktoberfest celebration. 

Village Clerk – Ms. Hoch reported that she attended the Clerk’s Institute the week of 

October 9 through 14, 2005. This is her second year in a three (3) year program. After 

successful completion next year she will receive her Certified Clerk designation 

Economic Development Executive Director – No Report 

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS 

Community Development – No Report 

Building and Zoning – Mr. Eldridge will email issues to the Committee; there will probably 

not be a meeting until after the first of the year. 

Finance and Technology – Trustee West informed the Board that the next meeting will be 

held on Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. 

Legislation and Policy – Trustee LeClercq noted the need to update the Village Zoning 

Ordinance; and asked if it would be better to do that through the Building and Zoning or 

Legislation and Policy Committee. The Board decided that Building and Zoning Committee 

might be the best; but it should be presented to the Committee of the Whole also. 

Public Safety – Trustee Rock noted the next meeting on November 16, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. at 

the Oswego Law Enforcement Center. 

Public Works – No Report 

PRESIDENT / TRUSTEE INITIATIVES 

There were no President/Trustee initiatives presented.





EXECUTIVE SESSION 

A motion to enter into Executive Session for pending and probable litigation, personnel or 

property acquisition was made by Trustee West and seconded by Trustee Long, and upon a 

roll call vote, all members present voting aye, the Board entered into Executive Session at 

9:20 p.m. 

ADJOURNMENT 

A motion to adjourn was made be Trustee LeClercq and seconded by Trustee Rock, and upon 

a voice vote, all members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. 

Jeanne L. Hoch 

Village Clerk

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