Strategies 1. Governance and Municipal Service - Oswego Illinois

100 Parkers Mill • Oswego, Illinois 60543 

(630) 554-3618 • Fax: (630) 554-3306 

Website: http//www.oswegoil.org 

NOTICE AND AGENDA 

SPECIAL MEETING 

OSWEGO VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

JUNE 19, 2012 

at 6:00 P.M. 

Location: Oswego Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill, Oswego, IL 

Next Ordinance Number 12-45; Next Resolution Number 12-R-23 

A. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED 

STATES OF AMERICA 

B. ROLL CALL 

C. RECOGNITIONS / APPOINTMENTS 

1. Oath of Office – New Police Officer Kevin R. Perna 

D. PUBLIC FORUM 

E. CONSENT AGENDA 

1. Minutes – June 5, 2012 Committee of the Whole Meeting 

June 5, 2012 Regular Village Board Meeting 

2. Closed Session Minutes – June 5, 2012 (Approve but not Release) 

3. Semi-Annual Closed Session Minute Review – Resolution Releasing Certain Closed Session 

Minutes 

4. Bill List Dated June 19, 2012 in the Amount of $435,565.41 

5. 2012 Prevailing Wage Ordinance (First Read of Ordinance; Consider Waiving Second Read 

and Approving) 

6. 110D Kirkland Circle – Special Use Permit for B Fitness (First Read of Ordinance; Consider 

Waiving Second Read and Approving) 

7. Resolution Adopting the Strategic Plan Implementation Plan 

8. 2012 MFT Street Maintenance Bid Results and Award 

Posted: 

Date: ___________ 

Time: ___________ 

Place: ___________ Jeanne L. Hester, CMC 

Initials: ___________ Village Clerk

Agenda of a Special Meeting 

Oswego Village President and Board of Trustees 

June 19, 2012 

Page 2 

F. CALENDAR UPDATE 

Country Market, Main Street, Sundays June thru September, 9am-1pm 

July 4, 2012 Village Offices Closed 

Oswego Antique Market, Jackson Street, June 24, 2012, 8:00a.m. 

Village of Oswego Brush Pick-Up June 25 through 29, 2012 

Location: Oswego Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill, Oswego, IL 

Oswego Historic Preservation Commission June 27, 2012 7:00p.m. 

Administrative Adjudication June 28, 2012 5:00p.m. 

Plan Commission July 12, 2012 7:00p.m. 

Women’s Topics Committee July 10, 2012 6:00p.m. 

ECO Commission July 10, 2012 6:30p.m. 

Regular Village Board Meeting July 10, 2012 7:00p.m. 

Cultural Arts Commission July 11, 2012 6:00p.m. 

Regular Village Board Meeting July 17, 2012 7:00p.m. 

Oswego Public Works Facility, 100 Theodore Drive, Oswego, IL 

ECO Electronic Recycling June 23, 2012 8:00a.m. 

Oswego Law Enforcement Center, 3525 Route 34, Oswego, IL 

Police Commission July 5, 2012 5:00p.m. 

Village Green Park, Jackson and Monroe Streets, Oswego, IL 

Movies in the Park June 20, 2012 8:00p.m. 

Oswego East High School, 1525 Harvey Road, Oswego, IL 

Great Lakes Cup Rocketry Competition Opening Ceremony June 22, 2012 5:00p.m. 

Great Lakes Cup Rocketry Competition and Expo June 23, 2012 7:30a.m. 

Great Lakes Cup Rocketry Competition and Expo June 24, 2012 8:30a.m. 

Hudson Crossing Park, 65 N. Harrison Street, Oswego, IL 

Sunday Concerts in the Park June 24, 2012 12:00p.m. 

G. ADJOURNMENT

MINUTES OF A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING 


OSWEGO VILLAGE HALL 

100 PARKERS MILL, OSWEGO, ILLINOIS 

June 5, 2012 

CALL TO ORDER 

President LeClercq called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m. 

ROLL CALL 

Physically present: President LeClercq; Trustees: Tony Giles, Gail Johnson, Jeff Lawson, Terry 

Michels, Judy Sollinger, and Scott Volpe. 

Staff Present: Steve Jones, Village Administrator; Jeanne Hester, Village Clerk; Jerry Weaver, 

Public Works Director; Dwight Baird, Chief of Police; Rod Zenner, Community Development 

Director; Michele Bergeron, Community Relations Manager; Ann Spears, HR Director; Patty 

Lariviere, Building and Zoning Manager; Brian Schiber, Village Engineer; and Karl Ottosen and 

Tim Hoppa Village Attorneys. 

PUBLIC FORUM 

Public Forum was opened at 6:00p.m. 

There was no one that requested to speak; the Public Forum was closed at 6:00p.m. 

President LeClercq welcomed new Village Administrator Steve Jones. 

SIGN ORDINANCE: SECTION 11 OF THE VILLAGE OF OSWEGO ZONING 

ORDINANCE 

Mr. Zenner presented the proposed changes to the Village of Oswego Sign Ordinance. The 

ordinance was adopted in July, 2005; at that time the review process took 1.5 years and included 

meetings with business owners, residents and realtors. The Plan Commission reviewed the 

project at their meetings on September 8, 2011, February 9, 2012 and March 8, 2012. Plan 

Commission discussion focused on the downtown signage; definition of a pole sign, and 

clarification on how signage on vehicles would be address in the ordinance. Staff explained that 

vehicle signage would be considered a portable sign. Changes were prompted by requests from 

downtown businesses. A brief power point presentation was given highlighting the following: 

• Desire to simplify the ordinance 

• Increase wall signs in downtown 

• Create special districts 

• Clarified sign measurement details 

Specific sections were discussed:

Minutes of a Committee of the Whole Meeting 


May 15, 2012 

Page 2 of 3 

11.07 Commercial – Clarified awing and canopy signage; limit colors to black, white and two (2) 

other colors. Revised language regulating message board signs was presented along with 

restrictions on animation of LED signage. 

11.075 Special Districts – It was suggested that special district be created for vehicle sales, gas 

stations, churches, and downtown district. Discussion was also held concerning wall signs, 

ground mounted signs, projecting signs, sandwich boards, awing specifications and requirements, 

and automotive uses. 

11.12 Sign measurement – Clarification on how sign is measured; will not include frame or 

support. Also defined temporary signage and changed political signage requirements to match 

state requirements. 

Board discussion focused on use of blow-ups, restrictions’ effect on number of American Flags 

that can be displayed; allowing signage on rear façade of buildings; how one (1) sign per lot 

would affect HOA postings. 

STRATEGIC PLAN – IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 

The Implementation Plan for the recently adopted Strategic Plan was presented. The 

implementation plan contains detailed information and a blue print of how the various goals will 

be achieved. An annual update will be presented to the Board before budget approval. Changes 

in both documents are possible as these are living documents. Location of a banquet facility was 

discussed as a priority; reviewing costs and revenues is always considered by staff. The plan is a 

five-year plan; cannot accomplish all goals in year one (1). It is anticipated the implementation 

plan would be adopted at the June 19, 2012 Regular Village Board meeting. Board discussion 

focused on offering a newly elected official orientation, revenue options, cost of operations, 

public safety should all be ongoing and begin immediately; the Strategic Plan should serve more 

as base operating values rather than a check list. 

SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENTS AND PERSONNEL POLICY REVISIONS 

No personnel Policy revisions were discussed. 

President LeClercq clarified that the request is to increase the salary ranges only; not salaries. 

Ms. Spears’ memo explained that the salary ranges had not been increased since May, 2008; this 

has cause compression in the upper end of the salary ranges over time. She presented the 

following statistics to consider: 

• 18% of non-union employees are at the very top of their pay ranges 

• 39% of non-union employees are at 95% of their salary range or higher 

• 100% of non-union employees are in the top 50% of their pay ranges 

Staff recommendation was to increase the maximum salaries in the ranges by 5.5%. There would 

be no salary adjustments to current Village employees as a result of this action. 

This item will be considered as part of the Consent Agenda at the Regular Village Board meeting 

immediately following the Committee of the Whole meeting. 

AMEND VILLAGE OF OSWEGO CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ALLOW VIDEO GAMING 

Attorney Ottosen explained that the Gaming Board regulations require the Village to adopt an 

ordinance allowing video gaming if the Board wished to allow these gaming terminals in the 

Village of Oswego. Current Village code prohibits gambling within the corporate limits of

Minutes of a Committee of the Whole Meeting 


May 15, 2012 

Page 3 of 3 

Oswego. Clerk Hester’s memo outlined highlights of the Video Gaming Act. Board discussion 

included the following: 

• How the video gaming is tied to the state capital program 

• Video gaming taking disposable income from other local businesses 

• Impossible to regulate morality 

• Desire for more information; list of municipalities that allow or prohibit; discussion that 

was held prior to their decision 

• Is there a recommendation from IML or Metro West 

• How local businesses feel about this and how prohibition would affect them 

Staff will solicit comments from businesses that would be able to have video gaming in their 

establishments. These along with the other requested information will be forwarded to the Board. 

CLOSED SESSION 

No Closed Session was held. 

ADJOURNMENT 

The Committee of the Whole Meeting ended at 7:02p.m. 

Jeanne L. Hester, CMC 

Village Clerk

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE 


OSWEGO VILLAGE HALL 

100 PARKERS MILL, OSWEGO, ILLINOIS 

JUNE 5, 2012 

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

President LeClercq called the meeting to order at 7:06p.m.; and led the Pledge of Allegiance 

to the Flag of the United States of America. 

ROLL CALL 

Physically present: President LeClercq; Trustees: Tony Giles, Gail Johnson, Jeff Lawson, 

Terry Michels, Judy Sollinger, and Scott Volpe. 

Staff Present: Steve Jones, Village Administrator; Jeanne Hester, Village Clerk; Jerry 

Weaver, Public Works Director; Dwight Baird, Chief of Police; Rod Zenner, Community 

Development Director; Michele Bergeron, Community Relations Manager; Ann Spears, HR 

Director; Patty Lariviere, Building and Zoning Manager; Brian Schiber, Village Engineer; 

and Karl Ottosen and Tim Hoppa Village Attorneys. 

President LeClercq welcomed new Village Administrator, Steve Jones. 

RECOGNITIONS / APPOINTMENTS 

1. Girl Scout Gold Award and Downtown Planter Project 

• Annika Mikkelson 

• Elaine Eggert 

Annika Mikkelson and Elaine Eggert were recognized for achieving the Girl Scout 

Gold Award which is the highest award that a Girl Scout can achieve. Ms. 

Mikkleson’s project was the painting and planting of the downtown flower pots; Ms. 

Eggert organized a holiday music program for the Senior Center. 

2. Rotary Club – Presentation of Annual Gazebo Payment 

Brian Schiber, on behalf of the Rotary Club, presented the annual installment 

payment to the Village for the cost of the gazebo located at Village Hall. President 

LeClercq noted that the cooperation of the Village and Rotary is an example of a 

good public/private partnership. 

3. Employee Service Awards 

• John Mall, 15 Years of Service 

• Robert Sherwood, 15 Years of Service 

• Patrick Doud, 5 Years of Service 

• Shane Yackley, 5 Years of Service 

All employees were recognized for their years of service to the Village; each 

received a certificate and gift. Sgt. Yackley was present to receive his recognition. 

Chief Baird gave a brief bio of Sgt. Yackley. 

4. Character Counts Awards 

• Sally Bouldin, Adult-Caring 

• T. J. Potter, Youth-Citizenship 

• Emma Peake, Youth-Citizenship 

• Chris Betsinger, Youth-Respect 

• Afriye Seegars, Youth-Respect

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the 


June 5, 2012 

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• Blake Burdick, Youth-Respect 

• Maddi McDonald, Youth-Caring 

• Madison Darling, Youth-Caring 

• Lakewood Creek Home and School Organization, Organization-Trustworthiness 

Mary Dwyer and Julie Van Camp, representing Character Counts, presented awards to the 

above named recipients. Each was recognized for the pillar of character they represented 

and were given a certificate and t-shirt. 

PUBLIC FORUM 

President LeClercq opened the Public Forum at 7:35p.m. 

There was no one that requested to speak; the Public Forum was closed. 

STAFF REPORTS 

Village Attorney 

Solid Waste Hauling Contract -- Attorney Ottosen informed the Board that the contract with 

Groot had been finalized and executed; service will begin on July 1, 2012. 

MAP Grievance – A meeting on the grievance is scheduled for 4:30p.m. on June 13, 2012. 

Attorney Ottosen explained that this could be done by designee or by the Board at a special 

meeting. The Board directed that no special meeting be held. 

Ocean Atlantic – Attorney Ottosen reported on a summons received by the Village. Ocean 

Atlantic is seeking payment of a recapture they believe that they are owed. Legal council 

does not believe that they are due this money; they will review and file a motion on behalf of 

the Village. 

Village Administrator – No Report 

Chief of Police 

PrairieFest – Oswego Police Department will be working with the Oswegoland Park District 

in preparation for PrairieFest to be held June 14 – 17. A press release will be going out 

reminding residents of the curfew ordinance. 

Public Works 

Mr. Weaver followed up on the Board concern with the merge lane on Route 71 near 

Subway. He met on site with IDOT; restriping will be done before November, 2012; the 

businesses could petition IDOT to change it to a dedicated turn only lane. Other than that 

there is not much that could be done about the current configuration of the merge lane. 

2012 Roadway Program – The bid opening for the 2012 Roadway Program will be held on 

June 18, 2012 and is proposed to be on the meeting agenda for June 19 th . Results will not be 

available until sometime on Monday, June 18. If it is acceptable to the Board, Staff will 

email the bid results to them as quickly as possible after the opening. There were no 

objections expressed by the Board. 

Village Engineer – No Report 

Community Development No Report 

Building and Zoning Manager 

Ms. Lariviere informed the Board that the Women’s Topics Committee’s annual Luna Fest 

was held on June 1 st . This was the fourth event, attendance increases each year. Final 

numbers are not yet available but they believe that they will have about $1,100 to donate to 

Mutual Ground this year. 

Finance -- No Report



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HR Director – No Report 

Village Clerk – No Report 

Community Relations 

Ms. Bergeron reported that about 1,000 people attended the first Quilt Fest held on Main 

Street on June 2, 2012. Organizers were pleased with the attendance and merchants were 

happy with the traffic in their stores. 

Movies in the Park will start Wednesday, June 6; the movie will be Wall-E. 

The Village will again have a booth at PrairieFest; volunteers are needed for Friday, June 15 

and Saturday, June 16. 

Economic Development Director – No Report 

CONSENT AGENDA 

1. Minutes – May 15, 2012 Committee of the Whole Meeting 

May 15, 2012 Regular Village Board Meeting 

2. Closed Session Minutes – May 15, 2012 (Approve but not Release) 

3. Bill List Dated June 5, 2012 in the Amount of $756,934.92 

4. Resolution Authorizing an Increase in Salary Ranges Pulled for separate vote and 

discussion – Resolution No. 12-R-20 

5. IDOT Resolution – Temporary Closing of Route 71 for Oswego Triathlon 

Resolution No. 12-R-21 

6. Resolution Authorizing the Continuation of Vision Insurance for Village of Oswego 

Employees Resolution No. 12-R-22 

7. Surplus Property Ordinance – Disposal of Two (2) Police Vehicles (First Read of 

Ordinance; Consider Waiving Second Read and Approving) Ordinance No. 12-43 

8. July 4 th Fireworks – Approval of Quote from Mad Bomber in the Amount of 

$10,000 

9. Authorization to Purchase Public Works Dump Truck from JX Peterbuilt in the 

Amount of $134,943.00. 

10. Authorization to Lift Sod/Seeding Restrictions for the Month of June, 2012. 

#5 – Trustee Volpe asked if the entrance to subdivisions would be closed; Chief Baird 

responded that the closures would affect only a couple of residences. 

#4 – Pulled for additional discussion and separate vote – Additional discussion focused on 

the following: 

• How to handle when employees reach top again 

• Concern with revenue stream 

• Salary ranges have not been reviewed for several years ranges are outdated 

• Salary range increases only, not actual salaries 

• Concern with problems in the future if more employees reach the cap in their salary 

range 

• Indication of a need to raise ranges is the fact that a significant percentage of 

employees are at or close to the cap of their salary range 

• Is there data on employees that have left due to salary range issues 

• Should take an employee ten (10) years to reach the top of their salary range 

• Pros and cons to giving a lump sum amount to employees that have reached the top 

of their salary range



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Resolution No. 12-R-20 -- A Motion was made by Trustee Johnson and seconded by 

Trustee Volpe to approve Resolution No. 12-R-20 a Resolution to Authorize an Increase in 

the Salary Ranges for the Village of Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois to increase the top 

end of the non-union salary ranges by 5.5%. 

Aye: Gail Johnson Scott Volpe 

Tony Giles Jeff Lawson 

Judy Sollinger Terry Michels 

Nay: None 

Absent: None 

The motion was declared carried with six (6) aye votes and zero (0) nay votes. 

Consent Agenda: 

A motion was made by Trustee Sollinger and seconded by Trustee Johnson to approve the 

Consent Agenda pulling item #4 for separate discussion and vote; approve the meeting 

minutes from the May 15, 2012 Committee of the Whole and Regular Village Board 

Meetings; approve but not release the Closed Session minutes from May 15, 2012; approve 

the Bill List in the amount of $756,934.92; approving the quote from Mad Bomber in the 

amount of $10,000 for July 4 th fireworks; authorizing the purchase of a dump truck from JX 

Peterbuilt in the amount of $134,943.00; authorizing the lift of the sod/seeding restrictions 

for the month of June, 2012: and 

Waiving Second Read and approving the following Ordinance: 

Ordinance No. 12-43 – An Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Property Owned 

by the Village of Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois, two (2) Police vehicles 

Approve the following Resolutions 

Resolution No. 12-R-20 – a Resolution to Authorize an Increase in the top end of the Salary 

Ranges for the Non-Union Employees of the Village of Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois. 

Resolution No. 12-R-21 – IDOT Resolution for the Temporary Closing of Route 71 for the 

Oswego Triathlon 

Resolution No. 12-R-22 –A Resolution of the Village of Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois 

Authorizing Approval for the Continuation of Health Insurance Benefits 

Aye: Judy Sollinger Gail Johnson 

Scott Volpe Jeff Lawson 

Nay: Tony Giles; Terry Michels 

Absent: None 

The motion was declared carried by omnibus vote with four (4) aye votes and two (2) nay 

votes. 

OLD BUSINESS 

IDOT Resolution Authorizing a Local Shared Cost to Construct a Bike Path along 

Route 34 from Route 47 to Station Drive 

This was previously discussed at the May 15, 2012 meeting at which time the Board 

requested additional information. 

• Will the Oswegoland Park District maintain the path? – The Park District indicated 

that it was too premature to consider maintenance of the proposed path; this will be 

addressed by them in 2015 when it is anticipated to be constructed. Future 

discussions will be held between the Village and Park District about maintenance of 

various bike paths. 

• When will this project take place: -- IDOT has this project set for bid letting in 2015



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The resolution presented, if approved, would establish the Village’s support and contribution 

for the path. Board discussion focused on the anticipated contributions from the Village; it 

was estimated at between $83,000 and $87,000. Also discussed was what the path will lead 

to; future path maintenance obligations; Park District maintenance of paths; and including 

this in the August, 2012 Intergovernmental Meeting for discussion with other taxing district. 

This item will be added to the August, 2012 Intergovernmental Meeting agenda and tabled 

until September, 2012 

NEW BUSINESS 

Amend Village of Oswego Code of Ordinances; Amending 2009 IBC and IRC 

Requirements for Egress Windows (First Read of Ordinance) 

This was discussed previously at the May 15, 2012 Committee of the Whole meeting. At 

that time discussion focused on amending the 2009 IBC and IRC codes to grandfather 

existing homes to allow their basements to be built-out into habitable space without 

requiring an egress window unless the new space contained a sleeping room. 

Ordinance No. 12-44 -- A motion was made by Trustee Giles and seconded by Trustee 

Lawson to approve Ordinance No. 12-44 an Ordinance Amending the 2009 International 

Building Codes (IBC) and 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) adopted by Ordinance 

No. 11-63, corrected by Ordinance No. 11-91 for the Village of Oswego, Kendall County, 

Illinois. 

Aye: Tony Giles Jeff Lawson 

Scott Volpe Terry Michels 

Nay: Gail Johnson, Judy Sollinger 

Absent: None 

The motion was declared carried with four (4) aye votes; and two (2) nay votes. 

PRESIDENT'S REPORT 

President LeClercq reminded staff and the Board to sign up for time at the Village’s booth at 

PrairieFest. He also announced that he will only be present for a short time at the June 19 th 

meeting; Trustee Volpe will be President Pro Tem. 

CORRESPONDENCE 

There was no correspondence presented. 

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT 

Community Development; Building and Zoning – No Report 

Finance – No Report. 

Legislation, Policy, and Human Resources – No Report. 

Public Safety – No Report. 

Public Works – No Report. 

Technology – No Report 

Committees have been suspended and will meet as needed; reports will be presented when 

the committees meet. There were no committee meetings on which to report. 

PRESIDENT / TRUSTEE INITIATIVE 

Trustee Giles – Asked for an update on the request for information about how to promote 

recycling and how recycling refund money has been spent in the past. It was explained that 

ECO is working on this task. The Kane County Newsletter was given as an example of a 

good publication promoting recycling; Ms. Bergeron will look into a publication for



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promoting recycling in the Village. Groot will continue to report on recycling number. It 

was noted that Public Works does have a one-sheet information sheet on recycling. 

Trustee Sollinger – Asked about striping a cross walk by the Senior Center; Mr. Weaver 

responded that they have met with the YMCA and have a plan. Estimates are being 

completed, they are working with the YMCA and School District; there are also ADA 

compliance concerns. 

CLOSED SESSION 

A motion was made by Trustee Sollinger and seconded by Trustee Johnson to enter into 

Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the following: 

• Sale, Lease, and/or Acquisition of Property [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) & (6)] 

• Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of 

Personnel or Officer [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)] 

• Collective Bargaining/Negotiations [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)] 

Aye: Judy Sollinger Gail Johnson 

Terry Michels Tony Giles 

Jeff Lawson Scott Volpe 

Nay: None 

Absent: None 

The motion was declared carried with five (5) aye votes; zero (0) nay votes; and zero (0) nay 

votes. 

The vote to enter into Close Session was taken at 8:30p.m.; a small reception was held for 

new Administrator Steve Jones; the Board entered into Closed Session at 8:50p.m. 

The Board returned to Open Session at 9:30p.m. 

Upon roll call it was determined that all members were still present. 

No action was taken. 

Consent Agenda and Consent Agenda Item #4 vote – Upon returning to open session the 

Board had a brief discussion concerning the voting on Consent Agenda items. It was 

clarified that the “No” votes from Trustees Giles and Michels were intended for Consent 

Agenda item #4, the Resolution to increase the salary ranges, not for the Consent Agenda as 

a whole. 

ADJOURNMENT 

A motion was made by Trustee Lawson and seconded by Trustee Volpe to adjourn the 

meeting; upon a voice vote with all members present voting aye the meeting was adjourned 

at 19:30p.m. 

Jeanne L. Hester, CMC 

Village Clerk

MEMORANDUM 

DATE: June 13, 2012 for June 19 Special Meeting 

TO: Oswego Village President and Board of Trustees 

CC: Village Attorney and Staff 

FROM: Oswego Village Clerk, Jeanne Hester, CMC 

SUBJECT: Closed Session Minute Release 

The Village is required to review the Closed Session minutes every six (6) months for release. 

Attorney Karl Ottosen and I have reviewed the Closed Session minutes and have determined that 

there are minutes that can be released at this time. Attached is the resolution including a list of 

the minutes that can be released. 

OSWEGO VILLAGE CLERK 

Jeanne L. Hester 

100 Parkers Mill, Oswego, IL 60543 (630) 554-3618 Fax (630) 554-3306 

Website: htpp://www.oswegoil.org 

Staff requests approval of the ordinance releasing certain Closed Session minutes.

RESOLUTION NO. 12 -- R -- __ 

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF CERTAIN 

CLOSED SESSION MINUTES 

WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oswego have 

met from time to time in closed session for purposes authorized by the Illinois Open Meetings 

Act; and 

WHEREAS, as required by the Act, the Village Clerk has kept written minutes of all 

such closed sessions; and 

WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees have determined that the 

minutes (or portions thereof) of the meetings as listed on Exhibit A no longer require 

confidential treatment and should be made available for public inspection. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OSWEGO, KENDALL COUNTY, 

ILLINOIS, as follows: 

Section 1: Closed Sessions Minutes as set forth on Exhibit A attached herewith are 

hereby released. 

Section 2: The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make said minutes 

available for inspection and copying in accordance with the standing procedures of the Clerk's 

Office. 

Section 3: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. 

PASSED by the Oswego Village Board of Trustees this 19 th day of June, 2012. 

APPROVED by me as President of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Oswego, 

Kendall County, Illinois, this 19 th day of June, 2012. 

ATTEST: 

_________________________ 

Jeanne L. Hester, Village Clerk 

___________________________________ 

BRIAN LeCLERCQ, VILLAGE PRESIDENT

RESOLUTION NO. 12 – R - __ 

EXHIBIT A 

April 24, 2000 Remainder 

November 10, 2003 Remainder 

August 29, 2005 Remainder 

July 10, 2006 Remainder 

February 12, 2007 Remainder 

March 12, 2007 Remainder 

April 20, 2010 Remainder 

May 4, 2010 Remainder 

June 1, 2010 Remainder 

October 5, 2010 Remainder 

October 19, 2010 Release all 

November 2, 2010 Partial 

December 7, 2010 Partial 

January 4, 2011 Partial 

March 1, 2011 Release all 

April 19, 2011 Release all 

May 3, 2011 Release all 

May 17, 2011 Partial 

June 7, 2011 Partial 

June 29, 2011 Release all 

August 2, 2011 Release all 

August 16, 2011 Release all 

September 6, 2011 Release all 

September 20, 2011 Partial 

October 4, 2011 Release all 

October 18, 2011 Partial 

December 6, 2011 Release all 

December 13, 2011 Release all 

Exhibit A 

Resolution 12-R-__ 

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Village of Oswego 

Bill List 

June 19, 2012 

Fund/Department: Vendor Name: Description: Amount: Department 

General Fund: 

Corporate: 

COMED 1000 STATION DR PARK & RIDE 86.59 

COMED MASTER ACCOUNT TRAFFIC SIGNALS 69.34 

GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE CO. MAY 2012 FSA PARTICIPANT FEE 50.00 

HORTON, MARK RENEWAL FEE: POSTAL PERMIT #7 190.00 

HR GREEN, INC. 2012 GENERAL CONSULTATION 658.28 


HR GREEN, INC. 2012 GENERAL CONSULTATION 351.73 

HR GREEN, INC. ENGINEER‐SPEEDWAY SITE 560.00 


I.U.O.E. LOCAL 150 UNION DUES: 6/8/12 309.10 

I.U.O.E. LOCAL 150 UNION DUES: 6/8/12 200.09 

I.U.O.E. PAC UNION DUES: 6/8/12 56.00 

ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ANNUAL IML DUES 1,764.00 

ILLINOIS PUBLIC RISK FUND WORKERS COMP INSURANCE 525.68 

LECLERCQ, BRIAN PYMT FOR CELL PHONE JUNE 2012 55.00 

NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS NEXTEL BILL 4/24‐5/23 (31.47) 

NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS NEXTEL BILL 4/24‐5/23 (4.23) 





NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS NEXTEL BILL 4/24‐5/23 17.56 

OTTOSEN BRITZ KELLY & COOPER, LEGAL‐CORPORATE 6,029.75 

PITNEY BOWES INC RED INK CARTRIDGE 110.48 

PROVENA SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL QUARTERLY APRIL‐JUNE 2012 270.00 

SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS 777.87 

TRUSTMARK VOLUNTARY BENEFIT ADD'T LIFE & ACCIDENT INS MAY 68.64 



UNITED LABORATORIES ALGAE/BACTERIA CONTROL 770.50 

WAREHOUSE DIRECT CERTIFICATE SEALS 22.72 

WAREHOUSE DIRECT ENVELOPES 8.59 

WAREHOUSE DIRECT TONER 37.58 

Corporate Total: 15,020.91 

Building & Zoning: 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY‐CHICAGO BATTERY 82.53 



THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPECTION 3 SEMI ANNUAL INSPECTIONS 150.00 


Building & Zoning Total: 826.46 

Community Development: 

IDEAL INCENTIVE INC BRONZE DEDICATION PLATE 308.81 

IDEAL INCENTIVE INC FREIGHT FOR PLAQUES 12.43 



SUN‐TIMES MEDIA HPC AD 98.81 


WAREHOUSE DIRECT PRINTHEAD & CLEANER, ENVELOPES 192.00 

ZENNER, ROD REIMBURSE:PARKING & TRAIN FARE 14.50 

ZENNER, ROD REIMBURSE: MEALS, CAB FARE 143.56 

ZENNER, ROD REIMBURSE: INTERNET FOR TICKET 6.95 

Community Development 1,236.22 

Community Relations: 

CLASSIC PARTY RENTAL BRACKETS, TABLES, CHAIRS 1,484.50 

CLASSIC PARTY RENTAL BACKWALL FOR TENT 30.00 


KENDALL PRINTING QUILT FESTIVAL RAFFLE TICKETS 131.85 

LAUNDRY BASKET QUILTS QUILT FESTIVAL SPEAKER 737.60


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PETTY CASH‐CORPORATE REFRESHING‐ADMIN RECEPTION 24.70 

PETTY CASH‐CORPORATE SHEET PROTECTORS 13.99 

PETTY CASH‐CORPORATE CUPS/PLATES‐ADMIN RECEPTION 17.69 

QUIK IMPRESSIONS GROUP 2012 SUMMER NEWSLETTER 3,276.12 

RAVEN LODGE NO. 303 USE OF LODGE:QUILTS FESTIVAL 50.00 

SAM'S CLUB YEARLY MEMBERSHIP 35.00 

SECOND BORN CONSIGNMENT REIMBURSE: SMALL BUSINESS 25.00 


WEB LINX INC WEB SITE SERVICE‐JUNE 2012 175.00 

YORKVILLE ACE & RADIO SHACK ZIP TIES FOR BANNERS 14.99 

Community Relations Total: 6,107.06 

Economic Development: 


LUCENKO, TONY REIMBURSE: MEALS & TAXI 85.07 


WAREHOUSE DIRECT ENVELOPES 1.29 

Economic Development: 214.63 

Road and Bridge: 

ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT COMPANY STUMP GRINDER RENTAL 300.00 

CENTRAL LIMESTONE COMPANY, INC ROCK FOR PFUND CT. BRIDGE 56.52 

CHROMATE INDUSTRIAL CORP BOLT BINS 123.90 

CHROMATE INDUSTRIAL CORP SHIPPING‐BOLT BINS 18.47 

COFFMAN TRUCK SALES, INC GMC SIERRA UNIT #12 150.00 

COMED 104 E JACKSON ST STREETLIGHTS 136.82 

COMED 1000 STATION DR PARK & RIDE 133.82 

COMED MASTER ACCOUNT TRAFFIC SIGNALS 178.29 

CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO 12 STREET LAMPS 137.40 

FIRST PLACE RENTAL 5 GALLONS OF KEROSENE 26.25 

FOX RIDGE STONE SPOILS TO PIT 495.00 

FOX RIDGE STONE SPOILS TO PIT 690.00 

FROST ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. STREETLIGHT MAINT‐COLCHESTER 540.00 

FROST ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. HAND HOLE REPLACEMENT COVERS 240.00 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY‐CHICAGO #12 OF STOCK 124.76 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY‐CHICAGO 6 CHAMPION 2 CYCLE OIL 23.94 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY‐CHICAGO O‐RINGS 2.16 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY‐CHICAGO 2 GAS CAPS 21.68 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY‐CHICAGO PARTS FOR MOWER 30.89 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY‐CHICAGO OIL FILTERS & FUEL FILTER 46.33 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY‐CHICAGO BRAKE PADS & TIE ROD 412.00 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY‐CHICAGO TIGHT OUTER TIE ROD 414.00 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY‐CHICAGO TIE ROD ADJUSTING SLEEVE 14.69 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY‐CHICAGO COOLANT HOSE 41.49 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY‐CHICAGO TRANSMISSION OIL COOLANT 228.87 

HAWKINS, INC GASOLINE 926.24 

HAWKINS, INC DIESEL 1,006.14 



IDEAL INCENTIVE INC UNIFORMS 340.90 

IDEAL INCENTIVE INC SUMMER SAFETY SHIRTS 340.05 


JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL REPAIR PARTS 342.41 

JUST SAFETY, LTD RESTOCK FIRST AID SUPPILES 107.25 

KENDALL COUNTY CONCRETE, INC. 4 YRDS OF CONCRETE 428.00 

MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC REPAIRS‐RT 31 & RT 34 55.87 

MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC REPAIRS‐RT 71 & ORCHARD 55.87 

MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC REPAIR‐RT 34 & ORCHARD 55.87 

MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC REPAIRS‐RT 71 & WASHINGTON 167.60 

MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC REPAIRS‐RT 71 & FOREST AVE 111.73 

MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC REPAIRS‐RT 34 & DOUGLAS 337.76 

MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC REPAIRS @ LEWIS & ORCHARD 111.73 

MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINT RT 71 337.76


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MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINT‐ RT 34 111.73 

MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINT‐DOUGLAS 167.60 


PARENT PETROLEUM INC. 55 GAL PRE‐MIX COOLANT 646.36 

PREMIER MAILING & PRINTING BUSINESS CARDS: STEVE JONES 25.00 

QUANTZ SMALL ENGINE REPAIR PTO SWITCH FOR TORO 32.10 

QUANTZ SMALL ENGINE REPAIR WEED EATER HEADS 107.96 

SAFETY SUPPLY ILLINOIS SUMMER GLOVES FOR STAFF 127.69 

WINNINGER EXCAVATING, INC. 6 YRDS PULVERIZED TOPSOIL 36.00 

WINNINGER EXCAVATING, INC. (3) 5 YRDS BLACK DIRT 90.00 

YORCOM, INC. TOWER REPEATER RENTAL 1,305.00 

Finance: 

Road and Bridge Total: 13,219.55 

AM AUDIT AT&T SAVINGS & NICOR THERM 368.03 

AM AUDIT GAS USE TAX FOR APRIL 2,554.58 

HARRIS COMPUTER SYSTEMS PGM TO TRACK SHUT OFF'S 82.50 


JAMES A AGEMA AP & AR ENVELOPES 471.15 

WAREHOUSE DIRECT BINDERS 14.60 


WAREHOUSE DIRECT CREDIT CARD TAPE 4.20 

Police: 

Finance Total: 4,028.04 

AAREN PEST CONTROL INC PEST CONTROL 63.00 

BP AMOCO CREDIT CARD CENTER GASOLINE ‐ POLICE MAY 2012 6,819.73 

BROOKS, TIA MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT: CONF 184.80 

BROOKS, TIA MEAL REIMBURSE DURING CONF 33.88 

CDW GOVERNMENT, INC EVGA ASSEMBLY 41.44 

CHICAGO BADGE & INSIGNIA CO. NAME BARS, SERVING SINCE PINS 70.81 

CINTAS CORPORATION #344 MAT SERVICE 47.30 

COLLEGE OF DUPAGE BACKGROUND INVEST. CLASS 149.00 

DIETZ, RONALD COMMISSION MTG‐5/3 & 6/7 75.00 

DIETZ, RONALD POLICE COMMISSION MTG‐4/5 25.00 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY‐CHICAGO HEADLIGHTS, SPOT LIGHT, GREASE 65.25 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY‐CHICAGO ANITIFREEZE, RTV SEALANT 17.47 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY‐CHICAGO SQUAD CLEANING SUPPLIES 46.03 

GROOT RECYCLING & WASTE SRV. SHREDDING AT OPD 147.68 

IDEAL INCENTIVE INC CSO UNIFORM ENBROIDERY 31.50 

ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE CO. 6305549379 66.71 

ILLINOIS PUBLIC RISK FUND WORKERS COMP INSURANCE 5,475.79 

INTELLIGENT SOLUTIONS (ISI) CAPERS SERVER WARRANTY RENEWAL 598.50 

JOHNSON, MARK COMMISSION MTG‐5/3 & 6/7 75.00 

JOHNSON, MARK POLICE COMMISSION MTG‐4/5 25.00 

KENDALL COUNTY ASSOC OF MAY LUNCH MTG‐4 60.00 

KENDALL POINT SELF STORAGE 10X25 UNIT 60.00 

MURRAY, TIM COMMISSION MTG‐5/3 & 6/7 75.00 

PETTY CASH‐POLICE ICE FOR CLASS 1.91 

PETTY CASH‐POLICE REIMBURSE FOR TRAINING 16.87 

PETTY CASH‐POLICE 2 MEAL REIMBURSEMENTS 25.12 

PETTY CASH‐POLICE MEAL REIMBURSEMENT 7.52 



PETTY CASH‐POLICE CAB FARE‐NEW WORLD CONF 10.00 




POWER MDS POWER DMS SOFTWARE 1,851.00 

PROVENA SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL QUARTERLY APRIL‐JUNE 2012 330.00 

PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER, INC BATTERY‐STREAMLIGHTS 121.98 

RAND MATERIALS HANDLING SMOKING RECEPTACLES 241.41 

RAY O'HERRON CO INC WORK BOOTS 78.95


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RESERVE ACCOUNT POSTAGE REFILL‐POSTAGE METER 950.00 

RESPONSIVE NETWORK SERVICES FILTER, JUNKMAIL, MALWARE PROB 304.00 

RESPONSIVE NETWORK SERVICES REGISTER, IP ADDRESS, SCANNER 522.50 

SPEEDWAY FUEL FOR MAY 2012 4,634.93 

STEPHEN A LASER ASSOCIATES PUBLIC SAFETY ASSESSMENT 525.00 

VERIZON WIRELESS MONTHLY CHARGES 5,956.05 

WAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AFFILIATION FEES‐CPR CERTIF 115.00 

WHITE EAGLE AUTO BODY REPAIR TO SQ #33 655.47 

Police Total: 30,686.08 

General Fund Total: 71,338.95 

Water & Sewer Fund: 

AMERICAN COMPUTER & COMM., INC JULIE COMPUTER PAPER 150.00 

AMERICAN COMPUTER & COMM., INC SHIPPING 35.04 

ARRO LABORATORY INC TOTAL COLIFORM SAMPLES 363.00 

AT&T MOBILITY GPS BILL 4/15/12‐5/14/12 62.92 

AT&T MOBILITY GPS BILL 4/15/12‐5/14/12 62.92 

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON 2004 BOND PYMT INTEREST 51,595.00 

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST 2009 GO BOND PYMT 161,971.88 

CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A. 6 BAGS OF MORTAR 86.94 

COMED 3523 RT 34 BOOSTER STATION 6.06 

COMED 107A RT 25 WELL 1 PUMP VALVE 75.01 

COMED 3523 RT 34 BOOSTER STATION 19.21 

COMED 406A CHICAGO RD PUMP VALVE 16.28 

DIXON ENGINEERING, INC. PRELIMINARY MAINT ROV INSPECT 3,140.00 

EXELON ENERGY, INC. 6701 TUSCANY TRAIL WELL 11 1,450.13 

EXELON ENERGY, INC. 378 OGDEN FALLS WELL 7 3,694.44 

EXELON ENERGY, INC. 340 S MADISON WELL 3 1,418.89 

EXELON ENERGY, INC. 245 LENNOX DR WELL 6 1,929.56 

EXELON ENERGY, INC. 244 WASHINGTON ST PRV #4 83.69 

EXELON ENERGY, INC. 401 CHICAGO RD WELL 4 4,696.19 

EXELON ENERGY, INC. 700 COLE AVE WELL 10 8,653.94 

EXELON ENERGY, INC. 6701 TUSCANY TRAIL WELL 11 2,636.59 

FLEETPRIDE 6 WAY ROUND TO 7 WAY ADAPTER 43.87 

FLEETPRIDE GREASE SWIVEL FOR GREASE GUN 71.73 

FOX RIDGE STONE SPOILS FROM DIG REPAIR 45.00 

GRAINCO FS, INC. DIESEL FOR GENERATORS WELL 8 4,349.01 

HARRIS COMPUTER SYSTEMS CUSTOM PRG‐AUTOMATE SHUTOFF'S 1,350.00 

HAWKINS, INC PO PUMP 1,285.62 

HAWKINS, INC CHLORINE CYLINDERS WELL 3 237.50 

HAWKINS, INC LIQUID PHOSPHATE WELL 3 656.68 


HAWKINS, INC LIQUID PHOSPHATE WELL 4 901.32 

HAWKINS, INC CHLORINE CYLINDERS WELL 6 121.00 


HAWKINS, INC LIQUID PHOSPHATE WELL 8 991.45 





HAWKINS, INC CHLORINE CYLINDERS WELL 11 121.00 






HAWKINS, INC SHIPPIJNG PUMP 30.00 

HAWKINS, INC GASOLINE 1,132.07 

HAWKINS, INC DIESEL 1,229.72 

HERCULES HARDWARE STOCK PW MAINT 118.04 


HR GREEN, INC. 2012 GENERAL CONSULTATION 703.46


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IDEAL INCENTIVE INC UNIFORMS 340.91 

IDEAL INCENTIVE INC SUMMER SAFETY SHIRTS 340.05 

ILLCO, INC AIR FILTERS 189.50 

ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE CO. 6305548101 19.81 

ILLINOIS PUBLIC RISK FUND WORKERS COMP INSURANCE 1,502.55 

IRWA DUES: MEMBERSHIP 389.00 

JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL REPAIR PARTS 182.00 

KENDALL COUNTY BLACKTOP PATCHING FOR WATER MAIN REPAIR 4,967.80 

M.E. SIMPSON COMPANY, INC TESTING OF METERS WELL HOUSES 2,400.00 


PATTEN INDUSTRIES, INC REPL WATER PUMP FOR GENERATOR 4,941.54 

POLACH APPRAISAL GROUP INC. INSPECT: RT 71 & WASH & FOREST 3,500.00 

QUANTZ SMALL ENGINE REPAIR PARTS TO REPAIR TORO Z MASTER 36.15 

SOMONAUK WATER LAB, INC. WATER ANAYLSIS 28.50 

SUBURBAN LABORATORIES, INC. TEST FOR COLIFORM 103.50 

SUBURBAN LABORATORIES, INC. TEST FOR COLIFORM 103.50 

THIRD MILLENNIUM SOFTWARE LICENSE FEE E‐PAY 1,495.00 

UNIQUE PRODUCTS & SERVICE CORP GARBAGE CAN LINERS 149.88 


WAREHOUSE DIRECT WHITE BOARD 43.18 

WATER PRODUCTS CO ‐ AURORA PIPE LOCATOR 48.50 

WATER PRODUCTS CO ‐ AURORA 2" WATER SERVICE REPAIR CLAMPS 84.55 

WATER PRODUCTS CO ‐ AURORA 12 DIGITAL METERS 24 GASKETS 2,493.12 

WATER PRODUCTS CO ‐ AURORA 5/8X1/2 DIGITAL METER 702.00 

WATER REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGY BASE TREATMENT CHARGE 3,342.04 








Water & Sewer Fund: 319,461.84 

Debt Fund: 

ALEXANDER, BARB REIMBURSE COSTUME CLEANING 21.30 

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST 2009 GO BOND PYMT 32,090.63 

LEGEL, ROGER TRIO BAND: CONCERTS IN PARK 500.00 

PETTY CASH‐CORPORATE ICE‐WINE ON THE FOX 80.60 

PETTY CASH‐CORPORATE ICE‐WINE ON THE FOX 84.63 

SHAW SUBURBAN MEDIA WINE ON THE FOX AD 149.00 

SWANK MOTION PICTURES, INC LICENSE & FEES FOR "WALL‐E" 321.00 

SZESZOL‐KINSEY, JULIE COSTUME & SET DESIGNER FEE 100.00 

WHITE EAGLE AUTO BODY RUST REPAIR 462.65 

Debt Fund: 33,809.81 

Capital Fund: 

CDW GOVERNMENT, INC BELKIN SMB RETURNED (534.27) 

CDW GOVERNMENT, INC KVM SWITCHES 1,136.83 

RESPONSIVE NETWORK SERVICES SERVER UPGRADE 3,564.00 

Capital Fund: 4,166.56 

Sub Escrow Fund: 

HR GREEN, INC. 2012 GENERAL CONSULTATION 3,170.25 

HR GREEN, INC. ENGINEER‐99 MERCHANT VET 770.00 

HR GREEN, INC. 2012 GENERAL CONSULTATION 2,187.00 

HR GREEN, INC. ENGINEER‐WHITE OAK 592.50 

HR GREEN, INC. ENGINEER‐CHICK‐FIL‐A 16.50 

PETTY CASH‐CORPORATE RECORDING‐PETCO SIGN ORD. 52.00 

Sub Escrow Fund: 6,788.25 

Grand Total: 435,565.41

VILLAGE OF OSWEGO 

KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS 

ORDINANCE NO. 12 -- __ 

PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES 

FOR KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS 

ADOPTED BY 

THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

OF THE 

VILLAGE OF OSWEGO 

This __ day of June, 2012 

Published in pamphlet form by authority of the President 

and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oswego on June __, 2012.

ORDINANCE NO. 12 -- __ 

PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES 

FOR KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS 

________________________________________________________________________ 

WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has enacted "An Act regulating wages of laborers, 

mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by the State, county, city or any 

public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works," approved 

June 26, 1941, codified as amended, 820 ILCS 130/1 et seq. (1933), formerly Ill. Rev. Stat., Ch 

48, par 39s-1 et seq; and 

WHEREAS, the aforesaid Act requires that the Village President and Board of Trustees 

of the Village of Oswego investigate and ascertain the prevailing rate of wages as defined in said 

Act for laborers, mechanics and other workers in the locality of Kendall County employed in 

performing construction and demolition of public works, for said Village of Oswego. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OSWEGO, KENDALL COUNTY, 

ILLINOIS, as follows: 

Section 1: To the extent and as required by "an Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and 

other workers employed in any public works by State, county, city or any public body or any 

political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works," approved June 26, 1941, as 

amended, the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics and other 

workers engaged in construction and demolition of public works coming under the jurisdiction 

of the Village of Oswego is hereby ascertained to be the same as the prevailing rate of wages for 

construction work in the Kendall County area as determined by the Department of Labor of the 

State of Illinois as of June, 2012, a copy of that determination being attached hereto and 

incorporated herein by reference. As required by said Act, any and all revisions of the prevailing 

Ordinance No. 12 -- __ 

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ate of wages by the Department of labor of the State of Illinois shall supersede and apply to any 

and all public works construction and demolition undertaken by the Village of Oswego. The 

definition of any terms appearing in this Ordinance which are also used in aforesaid Act shall be 

the same as in said Act. 

Section 2: Nothing herein contained shall be construed to apply said general prevailing rate of 

wages as herein ascertained to any work or employment, except public works construction of the 

Village of Oswego to the extent required by the aforesaid Act. 

Section 3: The Village of Oswego shall publicly post or keep available for inspection by any 

interested part in the main office of the Village of Oswego this determination or any revisions of 

such prevailing rate of wage. A copy of this determination or the current revised determination 

of prevailing rate of wages then in effect shall be attached to all contract specifications. 

Section 4: The Village of Oswego shall mail a copy of this determination to any employer, and 

to any association of employers and to any person or association of employees who have filed 

their names and addresses, requesting copies of any determination stating the particular rates and 

the particular class of workers whose wages shall be affected by such rates. 

Section 5: The Village of Oswego shall promptly file a certified copy of this Ordinance with 

both the Secretary of State Index Division and the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois. 

Section 6: The Village of Oswego shall cause to be published in a newspaper of general 

circulation within the area a memorandum of the Ordinance, and such publication shall 

constitute notice that the determination is effective and that this is the determination of said 

public body. 


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Section 7: If any section, paragraph, clause, sentence or provision of this Ordinance shall be 

adjudged by any Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall no affect, 

impair, invalidate or nullify the remainder thereof, which remainder shall remain and continue in 

full force and effect. 

Section 8: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the 

extent of such conflict. 

PASSED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois this ____ 

day of June, 2012. 

TONY GILES TERRY MICHELS 

GAIL JOHNSON JUDY SOLLINGER 

JEFF LAWSON SCOTT VOLPE 

APPROVED by me, Brian LeClercq, as Village President of the Village of Oswego, Kendall 

County, Illinois this ____ day of June, 2012. 

_____________________________________ 

JEANNE L. HESTER, VILLAGE CLERK 


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_____________________________________ 

BRIAN LeCLERCQ, VILLAGE PRESIDENT

CERTIFICATE 

THE UNDERSIGNED CERTIFIES THAT SHE IS THE VILLAGE CLERK FOR THE 

VILLAGE OF OSWEGO, ILLINOIS, AND THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT A REGULARLY 

CONSTITUTED MEETING OF SAID BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF VILLAGE OF OSWEGO ON THE 

____ DAY OF JUNE, 2012 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 12-__, A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY 

OF WHICH IS CONTAINED IN THIS PAMPHLET. 

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL THIS ____ DAY OF JUNE, 2012. 

(SEAL) 



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Kendall County Prevailing Wage for June 2012 


(See explanation of column headings at bottom of wages) 

Trade Name RG TYP C Base FRMAN *M-F>8 OSA OSH H/W Pensn Vac 

Trng 

==================== == === = ====== ====== ===== === === ===== ===== ===== 

===== 

ASBESTOS ABT-GEN ALL 35.200 35.700 1.5 1.5 2.0 12.18 8.820 0.000 

0.450 

ASBESTOS ABT-MEC BLD 32.850 0.000 1.5 1.5 2.0 10.82 10.66 0.000 

0.720 

BOILERMAKER BLD 43.450 47.360 2.0 2.0 2.0 6.970 14.66 0.000 

0.350 

BRICK MASON BLD 39.780 43.760 1.5 1.5 2.0 9.300 11.17 0.000 

0.730 

CARPENTER ALL 40.770 42.770 1.5 1.5 2.0 12.34 11.26 0.000 

0.530 

CEMENT MASON ALL 41.550 43.550 2.0 1.5 2.0 9.250 12.51 0.000 

0.250 

CERAMIC TILE FNSHER BLD 33.600 0.000 2.0 1.5 2.0 9.200 6.680 0.000 

0.580 

COMMUNICATION TECH BLD 36.390 38.490 1.5 1.5 2.0 10.02 10.19 0.000 

1.090 

ELECTRIC PWR EQMT OP ALL 35.400 48.110 1.5 1.5 2.0 5.000 10.97 0.000 

0.270 

ELECTRIC PWR GRNDMAN ALL 27.380 48.110 1.5 1.5 2.0 5.000 8.490 0.000 

0.210 

ELECTRIC PWR LINEMAN ALL 42.390 48.110 1.5 1.5 2.0 5.000 13.14 0.000 

0.320 

ELECTRIC PWR TRK DRV ALL 28.350 48.110 1.5 1.5 2.0 5.000 8.790 0.000 

0.220 

ELECTRICIAN BLD 43.560 47.920 1.5 1.5 2.0 10.02 12.20 0.000 


ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTOR BLD 48.560 54.630 2.0 2.0 2.0 11.03 11.96 2.910 

0.000 

FENCE ERECTOR ALL 44.950 47.200 2.0 2.0 2.0 8.890 17.69 0.000 

0.400 

GLAZIER BLD 38.500 40.000 1.5 2.0 2.0 11.49 14.64 0.000 

0.840 

HT/FROST INSULATOR BLD 43.800 46.300 1.5 1.5 2.0 10.82 11.86 0.000 

0.720 

IRON WORKER ALL 44.950 47.200 2.0 2.0 2.0 8.890 17.69 0.000 

0.400 

LABORER ALL 35.200 35.950 1.5 1.5 2.0 11.97 9.030 0.000 

0.450 

LATHER ALL 40.770 42.770 1.5 1.5 2.0 12.34 11.26 0.000 

0.530 

MACHINIST BLD 43.160 45.160 1.5 1.5 2.0 7.980 8.950 0.000 

0.000 

MARBLE FINISHERS ALL 29.100 0.000 1.5 1.5 2.0 9.300 11.17 0.000 

0.660 

MARBLE MASON BLD 39.030 42.930 1.5 1.5 2.0 9.300 11.17 0.000 

0.730 

MATERIAL TESTER I ALL 25.200 0.000 1.5 1.5 2.0 11.97 9.030 0.000 

0.450 

MATERIALS TESTER II ALL 30.200 0.000 1.5 1.5 2.0 11.97 9.030 0.000 

0.450 

MILLWRIGHT ALL 40.770 42.770 1.5 1.5 2.0 12.34 11.26 0.000 

0.530 

OPERATING ENGINEER BLD 1 45.100 49.100 2.0 2.0 2.0 14.40 9.550 1.900 




OPERATING ENGINEER BLD 3 41.250 49.100 2.0 2.0 2.0 14.40 9.550 1.900 










OPERATING ENGINEER HWY 1 43.300 47.300 1.5 1.5 2.0 14.40 9.550 1.900 


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ORNAMNTL IRON WORKER ALL 44.950 47.200 2.0 2.0 2.0 8.890 17.69 0.000 

0.400 

PAINTER ALL 40.180 42.180 1.5 1.5 1.5 8.950 8.200 0.000 


PAINTER SIGNS BLD 33.920 38.090 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.600 2.710 0.000 

0.000 

PILEDRIVER ALL 40.770 42.770 1.5 1.5 2.0 12.34 11.26 0.000 

0.530 

PIPEFITTER BLD 41.000 43.000 1.5 1.5 2.0 10.75 14.59 0.000 


PLASTERER BLD 39.250 41.610 1.5 1.5 2.0 10.60 10.69 0.000 

0.550 

PLUMBER BLD 41.000 43.000 1.5 1.5 2.0 10.75 14.59 0.000 


ROOFER BLD 37.650 40.650 1.5 1.5 2.0 8.380 6.820 0.000 

0.430 

SHEETMETAL WORKER BLD 41.660 43.660 1.5 1.5 2.0 9.540 11.57 0.000 

0.780 

SPRINKLER FITTER BLD 49.200 51.200 1.5 1.5 2.0 9.750 8.200 0.000 

0.450 

STEEL ERECTOR ALL 44.950 47.200 2.0 2.0 2.0 8.890 17.69 0.000 

0.400 

STONE MASON BLD 39.780 43.760 1.5 1.5 2.0 9.300 11.17 0.000 

0.730 

TERRAZZO FINISHER BLD 35.150 0.000 1.5 1.5 2.0 9.200 9.070 0.000 

0.430 

TERRAZZO MASON BLD 39.010 42.010 1.5 1.5 2.0 9.200 10.41 0.000 

0.510 

TILE MASON BLD 40.490 44.490 2.0 1.5 2.0 9.200 8.390 0.000 

0.640 

TRUCK DRIVER ALL 1 35.650 36.200 1.5 1.5 2.0 6.670 4.725 0.000 

0.250 


0.250 


0.250 


0.250 

TUCKPOINTER BLD 39.950 40.950 1.5 1.5 2.0 8.180 10.57 0.000 

0.790 

Legend: RG (Region) 

TYP (Trade Type - All,Highway,Building,Floating,Oil & Chip,Rivers) 

C (Class) 

Base (Base Wage Rate) 

FRMAN (Foreman Rate) 

M-F>8 (OT required for any hour greater than 8 worked each day, Mon through Fri. 

OSA (Overtime (OT) is required for every hour worked on Saturday) 

OSH (Overtime is required for every hour worked on Sunday and Holidays) 

H/W (Health & Welfare Insurance) 

Pensn (Pension) 

Vac (Vacation) 

Trng (Training) 

Explanations 

KENDALL COUNTY 

The following list is considered as those days for which holiday rates 

of wages for work performed apply: New Years Day, Memorial Day, 

Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and 

Veterans Day in some classifications/counties. Generally, any of 

these holidays which fall on a Sunday is celebrated on the following 

Monday. This then makes work performed on that Monday payable at the 

appropriate overtime rate for holiday pay. Common practice in a given 

local may alter certain days of celebration. If in doubt, please 



check with IDOL. 

EXPLANATION OF CLASSES 

ASBESTOS - GENERAL - removal of asbestos material/mold and hazardous 

materials from any place in a building, including mechanical systems 

where those mechanical systems are to be removed. This includes the 

removal of asbestos materials/mold and hazardous materials from 

ductwork or pipes in a building when the building is to be demolished 

at the time or at some close future date. 

ASBESTOS - MECHANICAL - removal of asbestos material from mechanical 

systems, such as pipes, ducts, and boilers, where the mechanical 

systems are to remain. 

CERAMIC TILE FINISHER 

The grouting, cleaning, and polishing of all classes of tile, whether 

for interior or exterior purposes, all burned, glazed or unglazed 

products; all composition materials, granite tiles, warning detectable 

tiles, cement tiles, epoxy composite materials, pavers, glass, 

mosaics, fiberglass, and all substitute materials, for tile made in 

tile-like units; all mixtures in tile like form of cement, metals, and 

other materials that are for and intended for use as a finished floor 

surface, stair treads, promenade roofs, walks, walls, ceilings, 

swimming pools, and all other places where tile is to form a finished 

interior or exterior. The mixing of all setting mortars including but 

not limited to thin-set mortars, epoxies, wall mud, and any other 

sand and cement mixtures or adhesives when used in the preparation, 

installation, repair, or maintenance of tile and/or similar materials. 

The handling and unloading of all sand, cement, lime, tile, 

fixtures, equipment, adhesives, or any other materials to be used in 

the preparation, installation, repair, or maintenance of tile and/or 

similar materials. Ceramic Tile Finishers shall fill all joints and 

voids regardless of method on all tile work, particularly and 

especially after installation of said tile work. Application of any 

and all protective coverings to all types of tile installations 

including, but not be limited to, all soap compounds, paper products, 

tapes, and all polyethylene coverings, plywood, masonite, cardboard, 

and any new type of products that may be used to protect tile 

installations, Blastrac equipment, and all floor scarifying equipment 

used in preparing floors to receive tile. The clean up and removal of 

all waste and materials. All demolition of existing tile floors and 

walls to be re-tiled. 

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN 

Construction, installation, maintenance and removal of 

telecommunication facilities (voice, sound, data and video), 

telephone, security, and data inside wire, interconnect, terminal 

equipment, central offices, PABX and equipment, micro waves, V-SAT, 

bypass, CATV, WAN (wide area network), LAN (local area networks), and 

ISDN (integrated system digital network), pulling of wire in 

raceways, but not the installation of raceways. 

MARBLE FINISHER 

Loading and unloading trucks, distribution of all materials (all 

stone, sand, etc.), stocking of floors with material, performing all 

rigging for heavy work, the handling of all material that may be 

needed for the installation of such materials, building of 

scaffolding, polishing if needed, patching, waxing of material if 

damaged, pointing up, caulking, grouting and cleaning of marble, 

holding water on diamond or Carborundum blade or saw for setters 

cutting, use of tub saw or any other saw needed for preparation of 

material, drilling of holes for wires that anchor material set by 

setters, mixing up of molding plaster for installation of material, 

mixing up thin set for the installation of material, mixing up of sand 

to cement for the installation of material and such other work as may 

be required in helping a Marble Setter in the handling of all 

material in the erection or installation of interior marble, slate, 

travertine, art marble, serpentine, alberene stone, blue stone, 

granite and other stones (meaning as to stone any foreign or domestic 

materials as are specified and used in building interiors and 

exteriors and customarily known as stone in the trade), carrara, 

sanionyx, vitrolite and similar opaque glass and the laying of all 

marble tile, terrazzo tile, slate tile and precast tile, steps, risers 

treads, base, or any other materials that may be used as substitutes 

for any of the aforementioned materials and which are used on interior 

and exterior which are installed in a similar manner. 

MATERIAL TESTER I: Hand coring and drilling for testing of materials; 



field inspection of uncured concrete and asphalt. 

MATERIAL TESTER II: Field inspection of welds, structural steel, 

fireproofing, masonry, soil, facade, reinforcing steel, formwork, 

cured concrete, and concrete and asphalt batch plants; adjusting 

proportions of bituminous mixtures. 

OPERATING ENGINEER - BUILDING 

Class 1. Asphalt Plant; Asphalt Spreader; Autograde; Backhoes with 

Caisson Attachment; Batch Plant; Benoto (requires Two Engineers); 

Boiler and Throttle Valve; Caisson Rigs; Central Redi-Mix Plant; 

Combination Back Hoe Front End-loader Machine; Compressor and Throttle 

Valve; Concrete Breaker (Truck Mounted); Concrete Conveyor; Concrete 

Conveyor (Truck Mounted); Concrete Paver Over 27E cu. ft; Concrete 

Paver 27E cu. ft. and Under: Concrete Placer; Concrete Placing Boom; 

Concrete Pump (Truck Mounted); Concrete Tower; Cranes, All; Cranes, 

Hammerhead; Cranes, (GCI and similar Type); Creter Crane; Crusher, 

Stone, etc.; Derricks, All; Derricks, Traveling; Formless Curb and 

Gutter Machine; Grader, Elevating; Grouting Machines; Highlift Shovels 

or Front Endloader 2-1/4 yd. and over; Hoists, Elevators, outside 

type rack and pinion and similar machines; Hoists, One, Two and Three 

Drum; Hoists, Two Tugger One Floor; Hydraulic Backhoes; Hydraulic Boom 

Trucks; Hydro Vac (and similar equipment); Locomotives, All; Motor 

Patrol; Lubrication Technician; Manipulators; Pile Drivers and Skid 

Rig; Post Hole Digger; Pre-Stress Machine; Pump Cretes Dual Ram; Pump 

Cretes: Squeeze Cretes-Screw Type Pumps; Gypsum Bulker and Pump; 

Raised and Blind Hole Drill; Roto Mill Grinder; Scoops - Tractor 

Drawn; Slip-Form Paver; Straddle Buggies; Tournapull; Tractor with 

Boom and Side Boom; Trenching Machines. 

Class 2. Boilers; Broom, All Power Propelled; Bulldozers; Concrete 

Mixer (Two Bag and Over); Conveyor, Portable; Forklift Trucks; 

Highlift Shovels or Front Endloaders under 2-1/4 yd.; Hoists, 

Automatic; Hoists, Inside Elevators; Hoists, Sewer Dragging Machine; 

Hoists, Tugger Single Drum; Rock Drill (Self-Propelled); Rock Drill 

(Truck Mounted); Rollers, All; Steam Generators; Tractors, All; 

Tractor Drawn Vibratory Roller; Winch Trucks with "A" Frame. 

Class 3. Air Compressor; Combination Small Equipment Operator; 

Generators; Heaters, Mechanical; Hoists, Inside Elevators; Hydraulic 

Power Units (Pile Driving, Extracting, and Drilling); Pumps, over 3" 

(1 to 3 not to exceed a total of 300 ft.); Low Boys; Pumps, Well 

Points; Welding Machines (2 through 5); Winches, 4 Small Electric 

Drill Winches; Bobcats (up to and including ¾ cu yd.) . 

Class 4. Bobcats and/or other Skid Steer Loaders (other than bobcats 

up to and including ¾ cu yd.); Oilers; and Brick Forklift. 

Class 5. Assistant Craft Foreman. 

Class 6. Gradall . 

Class 7. Mechanics. 

OPERATING ENGINEERS - HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION 

Class 1. Asphalt Plant; Asphalt Heater and Planer Combination; Asphalt 

Heater Scarfire; Asphalt Spreader; Autograder/GOMACO or other similar 

type machines: ABG Paver; Backhoes with Caisson Attachment; Ballast 

Regulator; Belt Loader; Caisson Rigs; Car Dumper; Central Redi-Mix 

Plant; Combination Backhoe Front Endloader Machine, (1 cu. yd. Backhoe 

Bucket or over or with attachments); Concrete Breaker (Truck 

Mounted); Concrete Conveyor; Concrete Paver over 27E cu. ft.; Concrete 

Placer; Concrete Tube Float; Cranes, all attachments; Cranes, Tower 

Cranes of all types: Creter Crane: Crusher, Stone, etc.; Derricks, 

All; Derrick Boats; Derricks, Traveling; Dowell Machine with Air 

Compressor; Dredges; Formless Curb and Gutter Machine; Grader, 

Elevating; Grader, Motor Grader, Motor Patrol, Auto Patrol, Form 

Grader, Pull Grader, Subgrader; Guard Rail Post Driver Truck Mounted; 

Hoists, One, Two and Three Drum; Hydraulic Backhoes; Backhoes with 

shear attachments; Lubrication Technician; Manipulators; Mucking 

Machine; Pile Drivers and Skid Rig; Pre-Stress Machine; Pump Cretes 

Dual Ram; Rock Drill - Crawler or Skid Rig; Rock Drill - Truck 

Mounted; Rock/Track Tamper; Roto Mill Grinder; Slip-Form Paver; Soil 

Test Drill Rig (Truck Mounted); Straddle Buggies; Hydraulic 

Telescoping Form (Tunnel); Tractor Drawn Belt Loader (with attached 

pusher - two engineers); Tractor with Boom; Tractaire with 

Attachments; Trenching Machine; Truck Mounted Concrete Pump with Boom; 



Raised or Blind Hole Drills (Tunnel Shaft); Underground Boring and/or 

Mining Machines 5 ft. in diameter and over tunnel, etc; Underground 

Boring and/or Mining Machines under 5 ft. in diameter; Wheel 

Excavator; Widener (APSCO). 

Class 2. Batch Plant; Bituminous Mixer; Boiler and Throttle Valve; 

Bulldozers; Car Loader Trailing Conveyors; Combination Backhoe Front 

Endloader Machine (Less than 1 cu. yd. Backhoe Bucket or over or with 

attachments); Compressor and Throttle Valve; Compressor, Common 

Receiver (3); Concrete Breaker or Hydro Hammer; Concrete Grinding 

Machine; Concrete Mixer or Paver 7S Series to and including 27 cu. 

ft.; Concrete Spreader; Concrete Curing Machine, Burlap Machine, 

Belting Machine and Sealing Machine; Concrete Wheel Saw; Conveyor Muck 

Cars (Haglund or Similar Type); Drills, All; Finishing Machine - 

Concrete; Highlift Shovels or Front Endloader; Hoist - Sewer Dragging 

Machine; Hydraulic Boom Trucks (All Attachments); Hydro-Blaster; All 

Locomotives, Dinky; Off-Road Hauling Units (including articulating)/2 

ton capacity or more; Non Self-Loading Ejection Dump; Pump Cretes: 

Squeeze Cretes - Screw Type Pumps, Gypsum Bulker and Pump; Roller, 

Asphalt; Rotary Snow Plows; Rototiller, Seaman, etc., self-propelled; 

Scoops - Tractor Drawn; Self-Propelled Compactor; Spreader - Chip - 

Stone, etc.; Scraper; Scraper - Prime Mover in Tandem (Regardless of 

Size): Tank Car Heater; Tractors, Push, Pulling Sheeps Foot, Disc, 

Compactor, etc.; Tug Boats. 

Class 3. Boilers; Brooms, All Power Propelled; Cement Supply Tender; 

Compressor, Common Receiver (2); Concrete Mixer (Two Bag and Over); 

Conveyor, Portable; Farm-Type Tractors Used for Mowing, Seeding, etc.; 

Fireman on Boilers; Forklift Trucks; Grouting Machine; Hoists, 

Automatic; Hoists, All Elevators; Hoists, Tugger Single Drum; Jeep 

Diggers; Low Boys; Pipe Jacking Machines; Post-Hole Digger; Power Saw, 

Concrete Power Driven; Pug Mills; Rollers, other than Asphalt; Seed 

and Straw Blower; Steam Generators; Stump Machine; Winch Trucks with 

"A" Frame; Work Boats; Tamper-Form-Motor Driven. 

Class 4. Air Compressor; Combination - Small Equipment Operator; 

Directional Boring Machine; Generators; Heaters, Mechanical; Hydraulic 

Power Unit (Pile Driving, Extracting, or Drilling); Hydro- Blaster; 

Light Plants, All (1 through 5); Pumps, over 3" (1 to 3 not to exceed 

a total of 300 ft.); Pumps, Well Points; Tractaire; Welding Machines 

(2 through 5); Winches, 4 Small Electric Drill Winches. 

Class 5. Bobcats (all); Brick Forklifts; Oilers. 

Class 6. Field Mechanics and Field Welders 

Class 7. Gradall and machines of like nature. 

TRUCK DRIVER - BUILDING, HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION 

Class 1. Two or three Axle Trucks. A-frame Truck when used for 

transportation purposes; Air Compressors and Welding Machines, 

including those pulled by cars, pick-up trucks and tractors; 

Ambulances Batch Gate Lockers; Batch Hopperman; Car and Truck Washers; 

Carry-alls; Fork Lifts and Hoisters; Helpers; Mechanics Helpers and 

Greasers; Oil Distributors 2-man operation; Pavement Breakers; Pole 

Trailer, up to 40 feet; Power Mower Tractors; Self-propelled Chip 

Spreader; Skipman; Slurry Trucks, 2-man operation; Slurry Truck 

Conveyor Operation, 2 or 3 man; Teamsters; Unskilled Dumpman; and 

Truck Drivers hauling warning lights, barricades, and portable 

toilets on the job site. 

Class 2. Four axle trucks; Dump Crets and Adgetors under 7 yards; 

Dumpsters, Track Trucks, Euclids, Hug Bottom Dump Turnapulls or 

Turnatrailers when pulling other than self-loading equipment or 

similar equipment under 16 cubic yards; Mixer Trucks under 7 yeards; 

Ready-mix Plant Hopper Operator, and Winch Trucks, 2 Axles. 

Class 3. Five axle trucks; Dump Crets and Adgetors 7 yards and over; 

Dumpsters, Track Trucks, Euclids, Hug Bottom Dump Turnatrailers or 

turnapulls when pulling other than self-loading equipment or similar 

equipment over 16 cubic yards; Explosives and/or Fission Material 

Trucks; Mixer Trucks 7 yards or over; Mobile Cranes while in transit; 

Oil Distributors, 1-man operation; Pole Trailer, over 40 feet; Pole 

and Expandable Trailers hauling material over 50 feet long; Slurry 

trucks, 1-man operation; Winch trucks, 3 axles or more; 

Mechanic--Truck Welder and Truck Painter. 

Class 4. Six axle trucks; Dual-purpose vehicles, such as mounted 

crane trucks with hoist and accessories; Foreman; Master Mechanic; 



Self-loading equipment like P.B. and trucks with scoops on the front. 

TERRAZZO FINISHER 

The handling of sand, cement, marble chips, and all other materials 

that may be used by the Mosaic Terrazzo Mechanic, and the mixing, 

grinding, grouting, cleaning and sealing of all Marble, Mosaic, and 

Terrazzo work, floors, base, stairs, and wainscoting by hand or 

machine, and in addition, assisting and aiding Marble, Masonic, and 

Terrazzo Mechanics. 

Other Classifications of Work: 

For definitions of classifications not otherwise set out, the 

Department generally has on file such definitions which are available. 

If a task to be performed is not subject to one of the 

classifications of pay set out, the Department will upon being 

contacted state which neighboring county has such a classification and 

provide such rate, such rate being deemed to exist by reference in 

this document. If no neighboring county rate applies to the task, 

the Department shall undertake a special determination, such special 

determination being then deemed to have existed under this 

determination. If a project requires these, or any classification not 

listed, please contact IDOL at 217-782-1710 for wage rates or 

clarifications. 

LANDSCAPING 

Landscaping work falls under the existing classifications for laborer, 

operating engineer and truck driver. The work performed by landscape 

plantsman and landscape laborer is covered by the existing 

classification of laborer. The work performed by landscape operators 

(regardless of equipment used or its size) is covered by the 

classifications of operating engineer. The work performed by 

landscape truck drivers (regardless of size of truck driven) is 

covered by the classifications of truck driver. 


RESOLUTION NO. 12 -- R -- __ 

________________________________________________________________________ 

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 

FOR THE VILLAGE OF OSWEGO 

________________________________________________________________________ 

WHEREAS, on December 6, 2011 the Village President and Board of Trustees approved 

Ordinance No. 11-93 adopting the Strategic Plan for the Village of Oswego; and 

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Village of Oswego to establish an 

implementation plan to achieve the goals set forth in the Strategic Plan for the Village of Oswego 

substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A". 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD 

OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OSWEGO, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, 

AS FOLLOWS: 

SECTION 1. 

The Implementation Plan for the Village of Oswego Strategic Plan adopted by Ordinance 

No. 11-93, approved on December 6, 2011 substantially in the form attached hereto marked as 

Exhibit "A" is hereby adopted. 

SECTION 2. REPEALER 

All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict with any of the provisions of this 

Resolution shall be, and the same are hereby repealed.

SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY 

This Resolution and every provision thereof, shall be considered severable. In the event 

that any court of competent jurisdiction may find and declare any word, phrase, clause, sentence, 

paragraph, provision or section or part of a phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, provision or 

section of this Resolution as void or unconstitutional, the remaining words, phrases, clauses, 

sentences, paragraphs and provisions and parts of phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, 

provisions and sections not ruled void or unconstitutional shall continue in full force and effect. 

SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE 

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. 

PASSED this 19 th day of June, 2012 with said vote being: 

TONY GILES TERRY MICHELS 

GAIL JOHNSON JUDY SOLLINGER 

JEFF LAWSON SCOTT VOLPE 

APPROVED by me, Brian LeClercq, as President of the Village of Oswego, Kendall 

County, Illinois, this 19 th day of June, 2012. 

_______________________________________ 


___________________________________ 

BRIAN LeCLERCQ, VILLAGE PRESIDENT 

Resolution No. 12 - R - __ 

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Governance and Municipal Services 

Prospering Economy 

Community Enrichment 

Environmental Sensibility 

Culture of Partnership 

Strategic Infrastructure 

2012-2017 

Implementation 

Plan

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Goal 3.4 61 



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Goal 4.2 72 


Objective 4.2.2 74

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Elected officials and staff partner effectively to guide and serve our community, 

within our budget and resources; but will adequately plan for the future. 


Maintain mindful fiscal policy that strikes a healthy balance between resources and needs. 


Model strategic, thoughtful, value-based leadership. 


Maintain a high level of municipal services provide for the health, safety and welfare of the 

public. 


Create a work environment that is conducive to a high-performing municipal organization. 


Cultivate a synergistic and collaborative partnership between Village Board and Staff.


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Maintain mindful fiscal policy that strikes a healthy balance between resources and 

needs. 

Objectives 1.1 

1.1.1 





Objective Year 

Adopts balanced budgets and maintains 

expenditure levels within the revenue 

stream. 

Commit to rigorous fiscal analysis to 

understand the short and long term 

implications of fiscal policies and 

decisions. 

Research revenue options in order to 

diversify the revenue stream. 

Focus on strategies to increase assessed 

value. 

Have all department heads and managers 

review cost of operations. 

LEGEND 

Year Funding Status 

1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 

2 = 2013 / 2014 CO = Capital Outlay 

3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 

4 = 2015 / 2016 ER = Existing Resources 

5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

Funding 

Status 

Responsibility 

1 ER Finance Director 



1 ER 

1 ER 

Community 

Development 

Director 

Village 

Administrator

5 

Strategies 

1. Governance and Municipal Services: Elected officials and 

staff partner effectively to guide and serve our community. 

1.1 Maintain mindful fiscal policy that strikes a healthy balance between 

resources and needs. 


Adopts balanced budgets and maintains expenditure levels within the revenue stream. 

Objective Definition: 

Budget Officer presents annually, to the Village Board, an Annual Budget which details total 

revenues exceeding total expenditures. 

Performance Indicators: 

Village Board adopts a balanced Budget before the 1 st day of the respective Fiscal Year, as required 

by Illinois State Statutes. 

Initiation Date: 

Target Date: 

Responsibility: 

04/2012 

04/2012 

Budget Officer 

Strategy Members: Village Board, Village Administrator, Finance Director/Budget Officer

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Commit to rigorous fiscal analysis to understand the short and long term implications of fiscal 

policies and decisions. 


Provide management with detailed analysis on the financial impacts of Village Board decisions 

detailing short term and long term consequences. 


Financial reports created and discussed with Village Board annually. Short term and long term 

financial forecasts completed annually and presented no later than July 31st. 


Target Date: 


05/2012 

07/2013 

Finance Director/Budget Officer 


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Research revenue options in order to diversify the revenue stream. 


Staff review and research new revenue sources. 


This is an on-going activity that will occur throughout the fiscal year. Research presented to 

Village Board annually in conjunction with the Village Budget process. 


Target Date: 


05/2012 

09/2013 



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1.1 Maintain mindful fiscal policy that strikes a balance between 



Focus on strategies that increase assessed value. 


The Village will work to facilitate improvements to existing and development of new structures 

within the community. The improvement of existing residential, commercial, and industrial 

property will increase the overall assessed value in the community and serve to increase revenues 

to the various taxing districts. Improvements that increase the assessed value of properties will 

serve to increase the value of neighboring properties. 


Efforts will be made to work with property owners and builders to assist in development of 

vacant properties and redevelopment of existing sites. This will include identifying opportunities 

and outlining the requirements for the various developable properties. A database will be 

established within the first year identifying residential development opportunities within the 

Village. New programs will be examined to determine if they will aid residents and property 

owners in their efforts to improve their properties. If programs are deemed feasible, they will be 

implemented within 3 years. Existing programs will be reviewed and analyzed to determine 

their effectiveness and enhanced if possible. 


Target Date: 


03/2012 

12/2015 

Community Development Director 

Strategy Members: Community Development Director, Economic Development Director, 

Building and Zoning Manager

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Have all department heads and managers review cost of operations. 


A department head or manager will complete an analysis that outlines the cost of 

operations and service provided by the Village. This written analysis will be presented to 

the Village Administrator for their review. This review will be completed annually and 

will include options, if any, for consideration. 


A completed written report summarizing all departments’ actual costs with current fees. 

If there are any deficiencies identified, staff will present the information to the Village 

Board with options for consideration. This will be presented to the Village Board 

annually outlining any changes. 


Target Date: 


06/2012 

01/2013 and repeat every 2 years 

Village Administrator 

Strategy Members: Finance Director, Village Engineer, Public Works Director, 

Community Development Director, Economic Development Director, Chief of Police, 

Village Clerk, Building and Zoning Manager, Community Development Manager


Model strategic, thoughtful, value-based leadership. 


1.2.1 





Reference the Strategic Plan as a 

guide to Oswego’s vision, direction 

and budgeting. 

Provide annual or as needed 

performance reports on fulfillment 

of the Strategic Plan. 

Review the Strategic Plan annually 

and update as appropriate. 

Ensure newly elected officials 

receive orientation on the Strategic 

Plan and Village operations. 

Legend 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

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Funding 

Status 

1 ER 

1 ER 

2 ER 

2 ER 


Village 

Administrator 

Village 

Administrator 

Village 

Administrator 

Village 

Administrator

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1.2 Model strategic, thoughtful, value-based leadership. 


Reference the Strategic Plan as a guide to Oswego’s vision, direction and budgeting. 


Continual reference of Strategic Plan throughout the Villages’ day to day business. 


After a one year period from initiation date the strategic plan will be referenced in the budget as 

well as Village sponsored events, employee evaluations, memorandums, website and public and 

private areas of Village buildings. 


Target Date: 


05/2012 

04/2013 


Strategy Members: All department heads.

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Provide annual or as needed performance reports on fulfillment of the Strategic Plan. 


When an objective is completed or significant progress is made towards the accomplishment of a 

goal it will be documented and presented to the Board and published on the Village website for 

review and inspections. 


A written report will be presented to the Board annually in the month of March. After said 

presentation it will be published at a minimum on the Village website. 


Target Date: 


05/2012 

03/2013 and annually thereafter 


Strategy Members: Community Relations Manager, Executive Assistant to Village 

Administrator, Finance Director

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Review the Strategic Plan annually and update as appropriate. 


Staff will discuss with other department heads about current trends within their work 

environment and make recommendations about portions of the Strategic 

Plan that may need to be changed. These recommendations will be presented to the Board for 

review and consideration. 


The written report and suggestions for strategic plan. 


Target Date: 


05/2013 

03/2014 


Strategy Members: All department heads, Village Board

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Ensure newly elected officials receive orientation on the Strategic Plan and Village operations. 


Elected Officials for the Village will receive a copy of the Strategic plan and the progress of the 

plan. They will also be provided a copy of the Village personnel manual and an update on all 

pending projects and Village business going back 3 months. 


Village Administrator and Objective members will create an orientation packet which will be 

provided to newly elected officials. We will also solicit information from current Board 

members about what information they feel will be necessary for a newly elected official. At the 

6 month marked after a newly elected official has been in office, staff will solicit feedback as to 

the effectiveness of the process and make necessary changes. 


Target Date: 


02/2013 

05/2013 & 05/2015 


Strategy Members: Village Clerk, Human Resources Director, Executive Assistant to the 

Village Administrator


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Maintain a high level of municipal services to provide for the health, safety and 

welfare of the public. 



Funding 

Status 


Provide reliable, efficient and sustainable 


municipal services. 

1 ER 

Public Works 

Director 

1.3.2 Uphold our commitment to public safety. 1 ER Chief of Police 

Support and assist partner agencies to 


ensure public well-being. 

1 ER Chief of Police 

Legend 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded

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1.3 Maintain a high level of municipal services to provide for the health, 

safety and welfare of the public 


Provide reliable, efficient and sustainable municipal services. 


The Village will work towards providing reliable, efficient and sustainable municipal services. 


The Village has always prided themselves on providing reliable and efficient municipal services 

to the Village of Oswego residents. These services will be continually evaluated and reviewed as 

an on-going activity. The Village will work with surrounding agencies to assure the best services 

are provided to the residents of the Village of Oswego. 


Target Date: 


01/2012 

12/2017 

Director of Public Works 

Strategy Members: Director, Assistant Director, Superintendents, Supervisors

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1.3 Maintain a high level of municipal services to provide for the 

health, safety and welfare of the public 


Uphold our commitment to public safety. 


Adapt to changes in the community and outside influences to adjust strategies and tactics to 

maintain a safe environment. 


Conduct an annual meeting with the Police and Community Development Departments to 

review community growth and identify any necessary changes in public safety practices. Ongoing 

adjustments will be made when deemed necessary. 


Target Date: 


05/2012 



Strategy Members: Chief of Police, All Division Commanders, Community Development 

Director

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1. Governance and Municipal Service: Elected officials and 


1.3 Maintain a high level of municipal services to provide for the 

health, safety and welfare of the public 


Support and assist partner agencies to ensure public well-being. 


Continually work with partner agencies to uphold the well-being of the community. 


Conduct annual meetings with partner agencies to access cooperation and support of the 

health, safety and welfare initiatives of the community. 


Target Date: 


09/2012 



Strategy Members: Chief of Police, All Partner Agency Leaders


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Create a work environment that is conducive to a high-performing municipal 

organization. 







Recruit and retain the best employees and 

utilize their knowledge, skill and 

experience in service delivery and policy 

development. 

Provide the equipment, technology, 

training/education and work conditions for 

safe, efficient, high-quality service and 

results. 

Encourage innovation and cross- 

department collaborations. 

Recognize employee contributions and 

foster a positive work environment. 

Legend 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

Funding 

Status 

1 ER 

2 NF 

1 ER 

1 ER 


Human Resources 

Director 

Village 

Administrator 

Village 

Administrator 

Human Resources 

Director

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1.4 Create a work environment that is conducive to a high-performing municipal 

organization. 


Recruit and retain the best employees and utilize their knowledge skill and experience in 

service delivery and policy development. 


The Village will utilize available resources to employ rigorous & discerning selection 

procedures; provide competitive compensation & benefits; identify needs and provide 

training & development opportunities; utilize fair & equitable employment practices; identify 

and drive a continuous process improvement philosophy; and apply continuous, effective 

performance management policies to ensure employees are experienced, well trained and 

equipped; enabling employees to deliver appropriate, timely services to Village residents; 

and to engage in effective policy development and execution for the organization. 


� Employee Turnover Rates 

� Retention Rates 

� Employee Training Hours/Satisfaction 

� Resident Service Delivery Recognition/Complaints 

� Percent of Managers Mentored 

� Performance Evaluation Quality/Results 

� Percent of Employee Certifications 

� Number of Continuous Improvement Initiatives 

� Employee Recommendation Utilization 

� Number of Disciplinary Actions 

Initiation Date: 05/2012 

Target Date: 05/2014 and ongoing every two years 

Responsibility: Human Resource Director 

Strategy Members: Village Administrator, Department Heads, Human Resource Generalist, 

Outside Resources (ie, vendors, regional peer group, professional organizations)

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1.4 Create a work environment that is conducive to a high-performing 

municipal organization. 


Provide the equipment, technology, training/education and work conditions for safe, efficient, 

high-quality service and results. 


Resources identified by Staff or Village Board members are considered to improve service 

provided by the Village. 


A written report will be prepared by staff and presented to the Village Board for consideration. 

If resources requested are approved, they will be implemented and an update will be provided to 

the Board explaining the effectiveness of the resource applied and how it assisted in the 

improvement of services provided. 


Target Date: 


06/2013 

05/2014 


Strategy Members: All department heads, Village Board

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1.4 Create a work environment that is conducive to a high-performing 

municipal organization. 


Encourage innovation and cross-department collaborations. 


An environment will be created that fosters creative thinking by Village employees and 

establishes a learning culture within the departments. 


Ideas and programs will be presented by employees to department heads which will be brought 

forward for consideration. These ideas and programs will be reviewed by the Village 

Administrator. If implemented, a review will be conducted within 6 months to identify if the 

goal was met and if changes need to be implemented. 


Target Date: 


07/2012 

01/2013 


Strategy Members: All department heads

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1.4 Create a work environment that is conducive to a high-performing municipal 

organization. 


Recognize employee contributions and foster a positive work environment. 


The Village will utilize available resources to: implement meaningful employee recognition & 

appreciation programs to foster and maintain positive employee/management/Board interaction 

to minimize negative and/or incorrect perceptions and achieve a high-performing culture of 

mutual support and respect. 


� Employee Satisfaction Survey Scores 

� Exit Interview Comments 

� Management/Board Recognition of Employee Contributions 

� Number of Employee Appreciation Activities 

� Number of Employee Recognition Programs 

� Percent Participation in Employee Appreciation Activities 

� Number of Employee Welfare Programs (ie, wellness programs, EAP) 

� Number of Grievances 


Target Date: 


09/2012 

12/2014 

Human Resource Director 

Strategy Members: Village Administrator, Department Heads, Human Resource Generalist


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Cultivate a synergistic and collaborative partnership between Village Board and 

Staff. 





Create collegial and healthy working 

relationships. 

Convene periodic sessions for building 

mutuality and trust. 

LEGEND 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

Funding 

Status 

1 ER 

2 OP 


Village 

Administrator 

Village 

Administrator

25 




1.5 Cultivate a synergistic and collaborative partnership between Village 

Board and Staff. 


Create collegial and healthy working relationships. 


An environment is created where all involved in delivering Village services are comfortable with 

bringing forward recommendations and ideas for review and consideration. 


The plan should include the guiding principles that are set forth in this Strategic Plan including 

utilizing a collaborative, positive, productive and problem solving approach in a timely manner. 


Target Date: 


07/2012 

07/2015 


Strategy Members: Village President, Village Trustees, Department Heads

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1.5 Cultivate a synergistic and collaborative partnership between Village 

Board and Staff. 


Convene periodic sessions for building mutuality and trust. 


Decision makers and service providers of the Village trust one another, and believe intentions are 

honorable even when not in agreement. 


Periodic sessions are held with the Village President, Board of Trustees and Department Heads. 

Village Administrator will gather feedback about the session and its effectiveness and implement 

changes when necessary. 


Target Date: 


06/2013 

11/2014 


Strategy Members: Village Board and Department Heads


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Industrial and commercial growth advances and sustains our economic vitality. 

Goal 2.1 

Create a Plan that articulates the Village’s desires and provides clear guidance for economic 

development and retention efforts. 

Goal 2.2 

Portray Downtown as the heart of the community and enhance its potential for redevelopment 

opportunities. 

Goal 2.3 

Reinvigorate development and housing. 

Goal 2.4 

Develop a collaborative relationship with local business.

Goal 2.1 

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Create a Plan that articulates the Village’s desires and provides clear guidance for 

economic development and retention efforts. 

Objectives 2.1 








Target highly desirable businesses, 

including light industrial and commercial. 

Aggressively market available properties, 

the Orchard Road corridor and future rail 

service opportunities. 

Build upon the success of the Route 34 

corridor. 

Actively recruit employers that will 

establish living wage jobs and careers to 

make it possible for more residents to work 

in town. 

Create a business friendly climate by 

streamlining review processes and 

ordinance requirements. 

Facilitate revitalization efforts with existing 

businesses and property owners. 

LEGEND 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

Funding 

Status 

1 OP 

1 ER 

1 ER 

1 ER 

1 ER 

1 ER 


Economic 

Development 

Director 

Economic 

Development 

Director 

Economic 

Development 

Director 

Economic 

Development 

Director 

Building and Zoning 

Manager 

Economic 

Development 

Director

29 


2. Prospering Economy: Innovative industrial, professional and 

commercial growth advances and sustains our economic vitality. 

2.1 Create a Plan that articulates the Village’s desires and provides clear 

guidance for economic development and retention efforts. 


Target highly desirable businesses, including light industrial and commercial. 


The Village will encourage the development of businesses that provide employment and career 

opportunities to the residents and diversifies the tax base either through sales taxes or through 

property taxes. 


The Village will initiate target market analyses to identify which businesses would be successful 

in the community. The information will then be provided to these industries to encourage them 

in locating facilities in Oswego. 


Target Date: 


06/2012 

12/2012 

Economic Development Director 

Strategy Members: Economic Development Director

30 







Aggressively market available properties, Orchard Road corridor and future rail service 



To facilitate the development of vacant and under-utilized properties, the Village will assist in 

marketing the properties to commercial and industrial users. Many of the opportunities are 

currently along Orchard Road which also contains access to rail service. 


The available sites will be identified and potential user types will be selected for marketing to the 

various sites. The Village will pro-actively contact potential users and outline the opportunities 

in Oswego. 


Target Date: 


05/2012 



Strategy Members: Economic Development Director, Community Development Director, 

Community Relations Manager, Village Administrator

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Build upon the success of the Route 34 corridor. 


Using the success that has occurred along Route 34, the Village will utilize this area as an 

example for future commercial developments in other portions of the community. 


Identify opportunities to build on the success of the current commercial market in the Route 34 

corridor. The Village will look for a similar cohesive development along Orchard Road, where 

there is potential commercial opportunities. 


Target Date: 


05/2012 




Public Works Director, Finance Director, Village Administrator

32 







Actively recruit employers that will establish living wage jobs and careers to make it possible for 

more residents to work in town. 


The Village will encourage the development of businesses that provide employment and career 

opportunities to the residents. This will provide opportunities for the community to grow. The 

local employment opportunities will also result in reduced commuter vehicle trips. 


The Village will actively pursue opportunities to establish contacts with potential businesses. 

These contacts will allow Oswego to identify development potential within the community and 

possibly result in companies locating or expanding in Oswego. 


Target Date: 


05/2012 




33 





guidance for economic development and growth. 


Create a business friendly climate by streamlining review processes and ordinance requirements. 


Working with developers, contractors and staff, the Village will strive to identify and define all 

areas of the building process which may be expedited and accelerated in order to provide a 

smooth and efficient method of completing an exemplary end product. 


The Village will begin detailed examination of each step of the plan review, permit application, 

contractor registration and inspection process to identify opportunities to precipitate the overall 

building process. This may include recommending ordinance updates/revisions to the Board of 

Trustees in order to support this initiative. 


Target Date: 


05/2012 

03/2014, review every two years 

Building & Zoning Department Manager 

Strategy Members: Building Inspectors, Public Works Department, Fox Metro representative, 

Community Development, Permit Coordinator

34 







Facilitate revitalization efforts with existing businesses and property owners. 


The Village will encourage existing businesses and property owners to make improvements to 

their existing buildings which will result in the stabilization of commercial areas. 


The Village will meet with property owners to determine ways the Village can assist in the 

revitalization efforts. The Village will continue the façade improvement program for the 

downtown and review proposals for appropriateness. 


Target Date: 


05/2012 




Finance Director, Building & Zoning Manager

Goal 2.2 

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Portray Downtown as the heart of the community and enhance its potential for redevelopment 



2.2.1 

2.2.2 

2.2.3 

2.2.4 


Highlight and market the Fox River as a 

special downtown asset. 

Emphasize vacant and under-utilized 

property opportunities. 

Utilize a Downtown plan to promote and 

maintain historical integrity and small town 

character while preserving development 

potential. 

Investigate and discern available funding 

techniques for development potential. 

LEGEND 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

Funding 

Status 

1 OP 

1 OP 

2 ER 

1 ER 


Economic 

Development 

Director 

Economic 

Development 

Director 

Community 

Development 

Director 

Economic 

Development 

Director

36 




2.2 Portray Downtown as the heart of the community and enhance its 

potential for redevelopment opportunities. 


Highlight and market the Fox River as a special downtown asset. 


The Fox River provides a unique opportunity for the Village by providing an amenity that is 

often not found in other communities. This asset should be promoted to differentiate the 

downtown from other communities. 


The downtown should be used for marketing purposes when meeting with potential businesses 

that may wish to locate in Downtown. It should also be used to indicate the quality of life the 

residents have for potential businesses that may wish to locate in Oswego. Quality of life issues 

are often a factor company’s use in locating business opportunities, mixed use and residential 

development. 


Target Date: 


05/2012 



Strategy Members: Economic Development Director, Community Relations Manager

38 







Emphasize vacant and under-utilized property opportunities. 


The Village will work with property owners to identify businesses that would add to the existing 

character of the downtown. These businesses could locate in vacant properties. 


The Village will market existing vacant properties to the business community. Identifying 

specific types of businesses for the downtown. 


Target Date: 


06/2012 




39 







Utilize a Downtown Plan to promote and maintain historical integrity and small town character 

while preserving development potential. 


The Village will follow the recommendations of the Downtown Plan when accessing 

development and re-development opportunities in the downtown in regards to building scale and 

character. Working with the Historic Preservation and Plan Commission, staff will bring 

forward opportunities that reflect the characteristics that the Village has identified as appropriate 

for the downtown. 


Development and re-development opportunities will be measured against the Downtown Plan to 

determine their appropriateness. The Historic Preservation Commission will continue existing 

preservation efforts and look to achieve qualification as a Certified Local Government Status 

within two years. If it is determined that adjustments to the Downtown Plan need to be 

considered to address changes in conditions, the Plan will be reviewed and amended as 

necessary. 


Target Date: 


03/2013 

12/2016 


Strategy Members: Community Development Director, Community Development Staff, 

Economic Development Director

40 







Investigate and discern available funding techniques for development potential. 


Development in downtown areas is often unique and difficult due to infrastructure issues. The 

Village will look for funding techniques to assist projects in their development activities. 


The Village will identify and review various grants, programs, and funding techniques that will 

provide capital necessary for the completion of development projects. As proposals are brought 

before the Village for consideration, the various funding sources will be considered for 

development assistance. 


Target Date: 


06/2012 



Strategy Members: Economic Development Director, Public Works Director, Finance Director, 

Village Administrator

Goal 2.3 

Reinvigorate development and housing. 


2.3.1 

2.3.2 

2.3.3 


Reach out to and assist developers to 

encourage completion of existing projects 

and take advantage of available 


Provide a mix of housing for current and 

prospective residents for all stages of life. 

Review and keep the Village of Oswego 

Comprehensive Plan current. 

LEGEND 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

41 

Funding 

Status 

1 ER 

3 ER 

2 OP 



Community 

Development 

Director 

Community 

Development 

Director 

Community 

Development 

Director

42 




2.3 Reinvigorate development and housing. 


Reach out to and assist developers to encourage completion of existing projects and take 

advantage of available opportunities. 


The Village will work to assist developers and builders to complete existing development 

projects to aid in the growth and development of the community. The Village will also assist 

developers and investors with acquisition of portions of developments that have stalled or 

become available due to changes in the market. 


Establish a database of available developable sites to assist in marketing the properties to 

potential developers within the first year. Identify all of the costs and liabilities that need to be 

addressed by potential builders for the various opportunity sites. Work with existing developers 

to identify public improvements that are required to be completed. 


Target Date: 


03/2012 

12/2013 and ongoing 


Strategy Members: Community Development Director, Public Works Director, Village 

Engineer

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Provide a mix of housing for current and prospective residents for all stages of life. 


The Village currently has a variety of housing choices from large-lot single family homes to 

condominiums, from new construction to historic homes, rental homes to owner occupied. The 

Village also has housing choices for seniors from independent, assisted, and nursing facilities. 

The Village will continue to address the community’s needs through future residential 

development projects. 


Review future residential developments to determine if they meet the guidelines as established 

by the Comprehensive Plan. Determine if the Village meets the affordable housing requirements 

as established by the State of Illinois. If the Village does not meet the State requirements, then 

establish a plan to meet the State requirements. Consider new housing types as the needs of the 

community changes. 


Target Date: 


03/2012 

12/2017 


Strategy Members: Community Development Director

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Review and keep the Village of Oswego Comprehensive Plan current. 


The Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed on a regular basis and process amendments to the 

Plan as they are determined to be necessary to preserve the character of the community. The 

Plan will continue to serve as a guide for the future land use on the Village. 


Staff, in conjunction with any necessary consultants, will review the various elements of the 

Comprehensive Plan. As amendments are deemed necessary, the Village will establish a 

detailed process to update the planning document. The process will provide opportunity for 

public input and establish specific goals and timelines for completion. A major revision of the 

Village’s Comprehensive Plan is anticipated to incorporate a two year review process. 


Target Date: 


08/2012 

08/2015 


Strategy Members: Community Development Director

Goal 2.4 

Develop a collaborative relationship with local business. 


2.4.1 

2.4.2 

2.4.3 


Create and market a “Shop Oswego” 

program. 

Partner with the Chamber of Commerce 

and other business associations to stimulate 

business growth and attract and retain local 

business in Oswego. 

Provide a means to facilitate local business 

awareness and participation in local public 

and private sector business opportunities. 

LEGEND 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

45 

Funding 

Status 

1 OP 

1 OP 

1 OP 



Community 

Relations Manager 

Economic 

Development 

Director 

Economic 

Development 

Director

46 




2.4 Develop a collaborative relationship with local businesses 


Create and market a “Shop Oswego” program. 


Establish a campaign to promote and advertise the local businesses with an emphasis of the 

importance for shopping locally. 


Cultivate a relationship with the business community to learn about their products and services 

and work together to promote shopping in Oswego. Coordinate an annual campaign that 

promotes awareness and understanding of the importance of shopping locally and market how it 

helps residents by keeping local taxes within the Village. The campaign will involve social 

media announcements and advertisements as well as utilizing the Village’s website. 


Target Date: 


03/2012 

04/2013 

Community Relations Manager 

Strategy Members: Community Relations Manager, Economic Development Director, 

Tourism Bureau Assistant

47 




2.4 Develop a collaborative relationship with local business. 


Partner with the Chamber of Commerce and other business associations to stimulate business 

growth and attract and retain local business in Oswego. 


The Chamber of Commerce and its subcommittees provide an opportunity to determine issues 

that the local business community deals with. Other regional trade groups can provide contacts 

to the business community for potential new opportunities. 


Meetings will be held with the Chamber and its partner groups as well as regional business 

organizations to determine issues in the business community and to address them as necessary. 


Target Date: 


06/2012 




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2.4 Develop a collaborative relationship with local business. 


Provide a means to facilitate local business awareness and participation in local public and 

private sector business opportunities. 


To increase the existing business customer base, the Village will assist in identifying 

opportunities for local businesses to participate and provide goods and services for a local 

project. 


The Village will identify opportunities for participation by direct contact with local venders 

regarding specific events or projects. The Village will also advertise bids for goods and services 

to local businesses for their consideration. 


Target Date: 


08/2012 




Community Relations Manager, Public Works Director, Finance Director, Village Administrator


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Quality development and use of public and private space, culture and 

entertainment make Oswego a sought-after destination. 

Goal 3.1 

Establish contemporary and vibrant community spaces while maintaining community charm and 

character. 

Goal 3.2 

Become a desirable destination for entertainment, arts and culture. 

Goal 3.3 

Heighten the tradition of quality special events as a complementary feature for residents and 

visitors. 

Goal 3.4 

Foster the value of lifelong learning and support local opportunities for educational enrichment.

Goal 3.1 

50 


Establish contemporary and vibrant community spaces while maintaining 

community charm and character. 






Create and maintain partnerships with other 

organizations to promote recreation, parks, 

trails, the Riverfront and other public 

space. 

Facilitate conversations about possible new 

endeavors such as a major attraction 

downtown or a sports complex or minor 

league sports team. 

Investigate the feasibility of recreational 

facilities or multi-use gathering places that 

can cater to a wide range of interests. 

LEGEND 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

Funding 

Status 

2 OP 

4 OP 

4 ER 


Community 


Economic 

Development 

Director 

Community 

Development 

Director

51 


3. Community Enrichment: Quality development and use of 

public and private space, culture and entertainment make 

Oswego a sought-after destination. 

3.1 Establish contemporary and vibrant community spaces while 

maintaining community charm and character. 


Create and maintain partnerships with other organizations to promote recreation, parks, trails, the 

Riverfront and other public space. 


Encourage partnerships with local organizations such as the ECO Commission, Oswegoland 

Park District, Conservation Foundation and others to promote and market public space with an 

emphasis on parks, trails and the Riverfront. 


Schedule regular meetings with local organizations to learn about new opportunities; design a 

campaign to promote recreation to Oswego and the surrounding communities through events, 

and existing and new opportunities. Design and implement a new brochure and website 

campaign that advertises all environmental events and promotes the use of the Village’s open 

spaces and riverfront. 


Target Date: 


05/2013 

04/2014 


Strategy Members: Community Relations Manager, Community Development Director, 

Tourism Bureau Assistant

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Facilitate conservations about possible new endeavors such as a major attraction downtown or a 

sports complex or minor league sports team. 


The development of a major attraction or draw will serve to bring visitors from areas outside of 

the community. This will provide an economic boost to the Village’s business, including 

restaurants and hotels. 


The Village will meet with stakeholders to look for opportunities to bring a major attraction to 

the downtown. If a specific type of attraction is identified, the Village and stakeholders will 

emphasize ways to achieve that goal. 


Target Date: 


03/2015 

12/2017 


Strategy Members: Economic Development, Community Relations Manager

53 








Investigate the feasibility of recreational facilities or multi-use gathering places that can cater to 

a wide range of interests. 


The Village will look for opportunities to provide areas for recreational or gathering places in 

both exciting areas within the Village and in future developments. The Village will also look for 

enhancements to current recreational and gathering places that will provide greater benefit and 

opportunities to residents and visitors. 


The Village will work with other agencies such as the Park District and the Township to access 

needs and to determine the feasibility to address the community’s needs. These agencies will 

establish a regular set of meetings to discuss and coordinate activities. If an amenity is 

identified, it shall be incorporated into the Village’s future planning efforts. The Village will 

also work with the private sector in their efforts to provide these amenities to the community. If 

a specific action is necessary, the Village will work to alleviate any impediments to 

accomplishing the desired goals. 


Target Date: 


03/2015 

12/2017 


Strategy Members: Community Development Director, Community Relations Manager, 

Economic Development Director

Goal 3.2 

Become a desirable destination for entertainment, arts and culture. 


3.2.1 

3.2.2 

3.2.3 

3.2.4 


Transform Oswego into an ideal place for 

dining, social night life, performing arts 

and culture. 

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Funding 

Status 

4 OP 

Recruit high-end and unique restaurateurs 

to Oswego. 3 OP 

Attract a variety of retailers to make 

Oswego an exciting shopping destination. 

Encourage development of a banquet 

facility. 

LEGEND 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

1 OP 

5 OP 


Economic 

Development 

Director 

Economic 

Development 

Director 

Economic 

Development 

Director 

Economic 

Development 

Director

55 





3.2 Become a desirable destination for entertainment, arts and culture. 


Transform Oswego into an ideal place for dining, social night life, performing arts and culture. 


Attracting customers from the community and outside the community will serve to increase the 

customer base that the local businesses can draw upon. Creating an environment that is known 

for dining, arts, and culture will increase the Village’s awareness to surrounding communities. 


The Village will seek to identify specific dining, social, and performing arts opportunities and 

look for ways to attract these types of users to the community. 


Target Date: 


08/2015 06/2012 

12/2017 06/2013 


Strategy Members: Economic Development Director, Community Relations Manager

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Recruit high-end and unique restaurateurs to Oswego. 


The addition of high-end and unique restaurateurs will build upon the community’s current 

restaurant base. The expanded range of dining opportunities will serve a wider customer base 

and draw additional visitors to the Village. 


The Village will identify specific types of restaurants and begin conversations about possible 

expansion into the Village. This will be a collective effort with the Chamber of Commerce, 

property owners, and developers to identify restaurant opportunities. 


Target Date: 


06/2014 



Strategy Members: Economic Development

57 







Attract a variety of retailers to make Oswego an exciting shopping destination. 


Providing a wider range of retail opportunities will allow the Village to serve the consumer 

needs of not only the residents, but of neighboring communities. 


The Village will meet with decision makers in the development and retail industries to identify 

ways that a wider range of retail choices can be established. The Village will market the 

development opportunities to target industries to raise their knowledge of the Village of Oswego. 


Target Date: 


08/2012 



Strategy Members: Economic Development Director, Community Development Director

58 







Encourage development of a banquet facility. 


The community currently does not offer a full-service banquet facility to meet the needs of its 

residents. The development of such a facility will allow residents to remain in Oswego for this 

service and will attract customers from surrounding communities. 


The Village will meet with property owners and banquet facility providers to determine ways to 

develop a facility in the community. 


Target Date: 


04/2016 

12/2017 



Finance Director, Public Works Director

Goal 3.3 

59 


Heighten the tradition of quality special events as a complementary feature for 

residents and visitors. 


3.3.1 

3.3.2 


Collaborate with business groups and 

organizations to host and be an integral part 

of community events. 

Engage existing groups to expand ideas, 

find new event venues and market our 

events outside of Oswego. 

LEGEND 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

Funding 

Status 

1 OP 

1 OP 


Community 


Community 

Relations Manager

60 





3.3 Heighten the tradition of quality special events as a complementary 

feature for residents and visitors. 


Collaborate with business groups and organizations to host and be an integral part of community 

events. 


Work with business groups and organizations to promote opportunities at existing community 

events and encourage ideas for future events. 


Meet regularly with business groups and organizations to discuss opportunities for businesses at 

existing community events. Foster ideas for new events and encourage collaboration between 

businesses and the Village to host new community events. Encourage the addition of 2-3 new 

community events in the first year. Solicit feedback from participants to determine ways to 

improve all community events. 


Target Date: 


03/2012 

04/2014 


Strategy Members: Community Relations Manager, Tourism Bureau Assistant

61 





3.3 Heighten the tradition of quality special events as a complementary 

feature for residents and visitors. 


Engage existing groups to expand ideas, find new event venues and market our events outside of 

Oswego. 


Work with organizations to develop ideas for event expansion and new events and market our 

events outside of Oswego. 


Develop a guide to promote event venues to existing groups and attract potential new events to 

Oswego. Through the Tourism Bureau work with existing event organizers to help promote their 

events through the Visitor Guide and the Tourism Bureau website. 


Target Date: 


05/2012 

04/2014 



Goal 3.4 

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Foster the value of lifelong learning and support local opportunities for educational 

enrichment. 


3.4.1 

3.4.2 


Open dialogue and create partnerships with 

nationally recognized schools, colleges and 

universities to explore locating a satellite 

campus in Oswego. 

Encourage sponsorship of local 

professional and enrichment program 


LEGEND 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

Funding 

Status 

4 OP 

3 OP 


Economic 

Development 

Director 

Economic 

Development 

Director

63 





3.4 Foster the value of lifelong learning and support local opportunities 

for educational enrichment. 


Open dialogue and create partnerships with nationally recognized schools, colleges and 

universities to explore locating a satellite campus in Oswego. 


The development of a secondary educational school will provide residents additional 

opportunities for education due to its close proximity. The result will be a higher educated 

workforce for existing and future businesses. 


The Village will have dialogue with various educational providers to explore opportunities for 

campuses within the community. 


Target Date: 


06/2015 

12/2017 



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3.4 Foster the value of lifelong learning and support local opportunities 

for educational enrichment. 


Encourage sponsorship of local professional and enrichment program opportunities. 


Provide and inform residents and businesses about educational opportunities from various 

sources that will assist them to improve professionally and personally. 


The Village will have dialogue with various educational institutions and community 

organizations to begin educational programs of interest to residents and businesses. 


Target Date: 


06/2014 





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Plans, decisions and practices are environmentally conscious and honor the natural 

environment. 

Goal 4.1 

Heighten awareness and take action to become a more green community. 

Goal 4.2 

Model desired behavior by adopting eco-friendly Village practices.

Goal 4.1 

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Heighten awareness and take action to become a more green community. 









Expand walking and bike trails as a means 

to attain more open space. 

Review ordinances and create eco-friendly 

policy with standards/guidelines for new 

developments. 

Encourage development of green business 

and industry and promote Leadership in 

Energy and Environmental Design 

(LEED)-certified facilities. 

Educate citizens and businesses on best 

practices. 

Promote recycling, waste reduction and 

water conservation. 

Research and consider alternative water 

sources. 

LEGEND 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

Funding 

Status 

4 ER/NF 

2 ER 

1 OP 

1 ER 

1 ER 

1 OP 


Community 

Development 

Director 

Community 

Development 

Director 

Economic 

Development 

Director 

& 

Building and Zoning 

Manager 

Community 

Development 

Director 

Community 

Development 

Director 

& 

Public Works 

Director 

Public Works 

Director

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4. Environmental Sensibility: Plans, decisions and practices are 

environmentally conscious and honor the natural environment. 

4.1 Heighten awareness and take action to become a more green 

community. 


Expand walking and biking trails as a means to attain more open space. 


The Village will continue and expand the trail network throughout the community providing 

links between various points of interest with the intent that the trails will add to and amend the 

community’s open space. 


Working closely with the Park District, Forest Preserve, the Conservation Foundation, and other 

organizations, the Village will explore opportunities to expand the open space network. The trail 

systems shall follow the direction of the Village’s Comprehensive Plan to link the existing and 

future open space opportunities to provide a way for all residents to share the open space. The 

Village shall review the subdivision regulations to clarify the trail design requirements. As part 

of the Comprehensive Plan revision, the document shall separate the open space and trail plan 

into a separate section in the Plan to identify the importance of the trail network and to clearly 

define its potential location. All future developments will be required to incorporate the path 

network into their engineering plans. 


Target Date: 


03/2015 

12/2017 


Strategy Members: Community Development Director, Public Works Director

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community. 


Review ordinances and create eco-friendly policy with standards/guidelines for new 

developments. 


The Village’s Codes and Ordinances should express the desire that new development projects 

shall reflect the policy to be sensitive to environmental concerns. These codes and ordinances 

will include both construction and operational elements. 


The Village will review the Municipal Code and Subdivision and Development Regulations to 

identify areas where revisions to the Codes shall be initiated. Working with the Environmentally 

Conscious Oswego Commission, a list of ordinances shall be created and revisions will be 

proposed. These revisions will be processed through the Plan Commission and presented to the 

Village Board for review. 


Target Date: 


03/2013 

12/2017 


Strategy Members: Community Development Director, ECO Commission, Village Clerk

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community. 


Encourage development of green business and industry and promote Leadership in Energy and 

Environmental Design (LEED)-certified facilities. 


The Village will make every resolve to educate, advocate and recommend all existing and 

incoming building projects to make every effort to proceed within the guidelines of LEED 

certified building guidelines, while minimally impacting overall project costs. 


LEED certification requirements will be identified for architects and developers to possibly 

propose plans in which the initiative requirements are inclusive to the entire project. The Village 

will design an outline for existing structure remodel/build outs in which the permit applicant will 

have a clear understanding of what is recommended to make a continual effort to update and 

certify any existing structure in the Village. 


Target Date: 


03/2012 

03/2015 

Building & Zoning Department Manager 

Strategy Members: Building Inspectors, Public Works Department, Fox Metro representative, 

Community Development

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community. 


Educate citizens and businesses on best practices. 


Provide the Village’s residents, businesses, and visitors with information regarding various 

environmental practices to follow, which will reduce the carbon footprint of the community. 


Using the Village’s ECO Commission as a resource, the Village can provide information to its 

residents regarding techniques that people can follow that are environmentally friendly. This can 

be accomplished through newsletter articles, web site activities, and public educational seminars. 

The ECO Commission could also re-establish the green business award to identify example 

businesses and residents for the community to follow. 


Target Date: 


06/2012 

12/2017 


Strategy Members: Community Development Director, Community Relations Manager, ECO 

Commission

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community. 


Promote recycling, waste reduction and water conservation. 


The Village is committed to promote environmental activities that reduce waste and increase 

recycling in the community. The Village is also looking for ways to increase water conservation 

to reduce the demand for water from the aquifer source that the Village’s wells draw from. 


The Village, working with the ECO Commission, will provide information through articles in the 

Village newsletter, seminars, and other means to educate the community about the benefits of 

recycling. The Village could establish a per capita base regarding the amount of material is 

recycled and use that as a measurement on the success of the programs. The Village can 

maintain the watering restrictions to conserve water usage. The Village’s ECO Commission can 

publicize the usage of rain barrels to reduce the amount of water used from the Village’s water 

supply. 


Target Date: 


06/2012 

12/2017 


Strategy Members: Community Development Director, Community Relations Manager

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4. Environmental sensibility: Plans, decisions and practices are 



community. 


Research and consider alternative water sources. 


Consider reliable, efficient and alternative water sources for Village of Oswego Residents 


The Village will research alternate water sources to alleviate impacts on deep water aquifers that 

the Village wells draw from. The Village will work with IEPA and other agencies to find 

approved resources. 


Target Date: 


01/2012 

12/2017 


Strategy Members: Director, Water Operators

Goal 4.2 

Model desired behavior by adopting eco-friendly Village practices. 


4.2.1 

4.2.2 


Incorporate environmentally conscious 

features in new public facilities. 

Utilize existing green technology, including 

electronic means of communication 

wherever possible. 

LEGEND 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

73 


Funding 

Status 

1 NF 


Public Works 

Director 

1 OP Village Clerk

74 




4.2 Model desired behavior by adopting eco-friendly Village practices. 


Incorporate environmentally conscious features in new public facilities. 


The Village will work towards incorporating environmentally conscious features in all new 

public facilities. 


The Village will work with the ECO Commission and contractors to incorporate “Green” 

features in all new public facilities. The Village will not only review new buildings but also 

environmentally conscious features in storm water utilizing Best Management Policies and 

procedures. 


Target Date: 


01/2012 

12/2017 


Strategy Members: Director, ECO Commission

75 




4.2 Model desired behavior by adopting eco-friendly Village practices. 


Utilize existing green technology, including electronic means of communication whenever 

possible. 


The Village will utilize existing software and technology to promote communication and 

dissemination of information through electronic means whenever possible. This will include 

expanded use of the Laserfiche document management system that is already in place and 

researching additional components to the system that will allow links to Village maps and 

document searches from the Village web site. Also included would be a secure login for the 

Board, committees and commissions to retrieve their meeting information which would reduce 

our energy consumption and staff time by eliminating the delivery of packets. Submittal of 

applications and forms from the web site. 


The Village will realize a savings in office supplies; staff time to search, pull and copy 

documents; staff time delivering meeting packets; gasoline and vehicle savings. It should also 

reduce the number of FOIA responses due to the fact that more information will be available on 

the web site. 


Target Date: 


03/2012 

12/2017 

Village Clerk 

Strategy Members: Village IT Coordinator and Community Relations Manager


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People eagerly participate in community life and enjoy creating a Village that 

works for all. 

Goal 5.1 

Be poised to facilitate stakeholder interest in helping create the future we have articulated. 

Goal 5.2 

Celebrate the benefits and achievements resulting from civic engagement. 

Goal 5.3 

Invest in intergovernmental relationships for the betterment of the community as a whole.

Goal 5.1 

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Be poised to facilitate stakeholder interest in helping create the future we have 

articulated. 






Utilize media to educate and inform about 

events and engagement opportunities, and 

to promote citizenship. 

Conduct stakeholder events to facilitate 

idea generation, inform and keep pace with 

the rapidly changing environment. 

Form partnerships with local organizations, 

utilizing community events and other 

visible means of involvement. 

LEGEND 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

Funding 

Status 

1 OP 

2 ER 

2 ER 


Community 


Village 

Administrator 

Community 

Relations Manager

5. Culture of Partnership: People eagerly participate in 

community life and enjoy a Village that works for all. 

5.1 Be poised to facilitate stakeholder interest in helping create the 

future we have articulated. 

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Utilize media to educate and inform about events and engagement opportunities, and to promote 

citizenship. 


Coordinate with the various media outlets to help promote events and opportunities for residents 

to be an active member of the community. 


Work with various departments to host meetings and events to promote new and existing 

programs for the Village residents. Provide regular press releases and email blasts to the public 

regarding opportunities for civic engagement. Investigate and utilize other ways to promote 

activities including social media. 


Target Date: 


05/2012 

04/2015 


Strategy Members: Community Relations Manager, All Departments

79 



community life and enjoy creating a Village that works for all. 




Conduct stakeholder events to facilitate idea generation, inform and keep pace with the rapidly changing 

environment. 


Create a process to identify changes in the environment so a plan to address the changes can be 

established. 


As change occurs in the Village, staff is prepared to meet those changing variables as not to 

diminish service or effectiveness. 


Target Date: 


05/2103 

03/2014 


Strategy Members: Community Relations Manager, Community Development Director, 

Economic Development Director, Finance Director





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Form partnerships with local organizations, utilizing community events and other visible means 

of involvement. 


Cultivate relationships with local organizations and offer opportunities for groups to be involved 

in community events and other opportunities as they arise. 


Regularly attend meetings with local organizations to foster relationships and communication; 

discuss and promote involvement opportunities at community events and any new opportunities 

within the Village. Utilize the Village’s Community Calendar on the Village’s website and the 

Visitors Center as an opportunity for all organizations to promote events and activities. 

Continually invite residents and visitors to visit the Village’s Community Calendar and the 

Visitors Center as a resource for all to know what is going on in Oswego. 


Target Date: 


03/2013 07/2012 

04/2014 07/2013 



Goal 5.2 

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Celebrate the benefits and achievements resulting from civic engagement. 


5.2.1 

5.2.2 

5.2.3 

5.2.4 


Foster partnership between the Village and 

the community characterized by open 

communication and active participation. 

Cultivate understanding of important local 

issues and bring attention to different 

perspectives. 

Encourage candidate forums in preparation 

for a higher level of understanding and 

voter participation. 

Embrace diversity as a means to 

community sustainability. 

LEGEND 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

Funding 

Status 

2 ER 

2 ER 

1 ER 

3 ER 


Village 

Administrator 

Village 

Administrator 

Community 


Community 

Relations Manager

82 




5.2 Celebrate the benefits and achievements resulting from civic 

engagement. 


Foster partnership between the Village and the community characterized by open communication and 

active participation. 


Board and Staff identify ways to create an environment which will facilitate participation by 

stakeholders. These ideas will be presented to Board and Staff for open discussion and 

implementation. 


We see an increase in communications between the stakeholders and the Village Board. 

Evaluate the processes and make changes if necessary to achieve the goal. 


Target Date: 


05/2013 

01/2013 


Strategy Members: Village President, Board of Trustees, Department Heads

83 





engagement. 


Cultivate understanding of important local issues and bring attention to different perspectives. 


Any issue that affects our Village and its stakeholders. 


The Board and Staff will share information and decide how to address issue which the Village 

has decision making control over and this can be done by direction provided by the Village 

Board or official action taken by the Board. Staff will report progress back to the Board as to the 

outcomes. 


Target Date: 


06/2012 

03/2013 


Strategy Members: Village President, Board of Trustees, Community Relations Manager, 

Community Development Director, Economic Development Director




engagement. 


Encourage candidate forums in preparation for a higher level of understanding and voter 

participation. 

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Work with local organizations to promote and encourage candidate forums for better voter 

participation in all local elections. The Village will provide information to the public and 

candidates without expressing any political opinions. 


Encourage local organizations such as the Oswego Chamber of Commerce, Oswego 

Toastmasters and other groups to host candidate forums, help promote these events through local 

media outlets and educate the public on the importance of civic engagement for local elections. 

Host voter registration events, as needed, prior to elections to help promote voter participation. 


Target Date: 


09/2012 

04/2013 


Strategy Members: Community Relations Manager, Village Clerk




engagement. 


Embrace diversity as a means to community sustainability. 


Welcome differences and emphasize its importance within our community. 

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Reach out to all areas within the community and seek involvement from various groups and 

organizations to cultivate better communication and participation. Offer opportunities for various 

groups to participate in all areas within the Village of Oswego. Host events that cater to a wide 

variety of attendees. 


Target Date: 


01/2014 

12/2016 


Strategy Members: Community Relations Manager, Village Administrator, Village Clerk

Goal 5.3 

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Invest in intergovernmental relationships for the betterment of the community as a 

whole. 


5.3.1 

5.3.2 

5.3.3 


Look for opportunities that facilitate fiscal 

integrity and service efficiencies. 

Grow our understanding and appreciation 

of partner districts. 

Coordinate and synchronize long-range 

planning with partner districts where 

possible. 

LEGEND 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

Funding 

Status 

2 ER 

2 ER 

3 ER 


Village 

Administrator 

Village 

Administrator 

Village 

Administrator

87 




5.3 Invest in intergovernmental relationships for the betterment of the 

community as a whole. 

Objective: 5.3.1 

Look for opportunities that facilitate fiscal integrity and service efficiencies. 


Identify opportunities for intergovernmental cooperation for shared services with other 

governmental entities to create operational cost efficiencies. 


Number of opportunities identified, researched or implemented. 


Target Date: 


06/2013 

06/2014 

Finance Director 

Strategy Members: Village Administrator, Village Department Heads

88 







Grow our understanding and appreciation of partner districts. 


Learn the capabilities of other governmental services within the area and how their services can 

assist the Village and stakeholders. Create a list of theses providers and assign staff as a liaison 

to them. The assigned staff will report their findings to the other department heads and identify a 

method of informing other employees. 


A list is created and assigned to staff. Staff will learn about the provider and report back to the 

department heads. Department heads will determine the relevance and need. A method is 

developed and reviewed for effectiveness. 


Target Date: 


05/2013 

06/2014 


Strategy Members: Department Heads

89 







Coordinate and synchronize long-range planning with partner districts where possible. 


Our Strategic Plan references our district partners long range plans. 


Research and identify the district partners that have long-range plans. Identify areas of their 

plans that can have potential effect to the Village and identify how their plans can fit into our 

service and long range goals. We will reference their plans in our strategic plan. 


Target Date: 


05/2014 

06/2015 



Public Works Director, Community Relations Manager


90 


Highly effective public facilities and modes of transportation keep pace with 

community needs. 

Goal 6.1 

Create a safe and free-flowing transportation system. 

Goal 6.2 

Undertake the necessary planning to serve the spectrum of public transportation needs. 

Goal 6.3 

Build and maintain municipal facilities necessitated by the growth and development of the 

Village.

Goal 6.1 

Create a safe and free-flowing transportation system. 







Ensure connectivity of new and existing 

streets 

Ease traffic flow in major corridors through 

implementation of the Transportation Plan, 

e.g., Wolf Crossing, Route 71 and the 

proposed 4-county Wikaduke trail. 

Identify and secure funding sources over 

time to implement needed transportation 

improvements. 

Ensure that ordinances provide that growth 

contributes its share of infrastructure costs. 

LEGEND 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

91 

Funding 

Status 

1 NF 

1 ER 



Public Works 

Director 

Public Works 

Director 

& 

Community 

Development 

Director 

1 NF Finance Director 

1 NF Finance Director

92 


6. Strategic Infrastructure: Highly effective public facilities 

and modes of transportation keep pace with community needs. 

6.1 Create a safe and free-flowing transportation system 


Ensure connectivity of new and existing streets. 


The Village will work towards connectivity of new and existing streets. 


The Village Public Works Department and the Village Engineer will work with developers to 

assure Village Residents that all new streets added to the Village are safe and designed properly. 

Also working with the Village Engineer all existing streets that are rebuilt will also be safe and 

built to Village of Oswego specifications. 


Target Date: 


01/2012 

12/2017 


Strategy Members: Director, Village Engineer

93 




6.1Create a safe and free-flowing transportation system. 


Ease traffic flow in major corridors through implementation of the Transportation Plan, e.g. Wolf 

Crossing, Route 71, and the proposed 4-county Wikaduke Trail. 


The Village will work to implement and develop the Village’s arterial roadway network to 

provide residents and visitors with a network to move vehicular traffic. 


The Village will identify the various arterial roadway network improvements and assign cost 

estimates to them within the first year. The cost estimates will be updated annually to reflect 

current and accurate costs. The Village will work with developers to provide necessary 

improvements to the road network that they effect. Funding sources will be identified and 

pursued for the various improvements. 


Target Date: 


03/2012 

12/2017 

Community Development Director, Public Works Director 


Engineer

94 




6.1 Create a safe and free-flowing transportation system. 


Identify and secure funding sources over time to implement needed transportation 

improvements. 


Identify funding sources for needed infrastructure projects. 


Maintain an on-going list of transportation projects and sources of funding. List to be prioritized 

and reviewed annually. 


Target Date: 


05/2012 

05/2015 



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6.1 Create a safe and free-flowing transportation system. 


Ensure that ordinances provide that growth contributes its share of infrastructure costs. 


Maintain all Village fees at sufficient levels to provide funding for infrastructure projects. 


Village fees reviewed and analyzed annually. 

Look-back analysis completed to determine if growth met the goal. 


Target Date: 


05/2012 

05/2017 



Goal 6.2 

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Undertake the necessary planning to serve the spectrum of public transportation 

needs. 


6.2.1 

6.2.2 


Engage federal and state entities, 

neighboring communities and elected 

officials to advance the process and 

funding for rail service to Oswego. 

Investigate potential public transportation 

opportunities, such as Kendall Area Transit 

(KAT) to provide transportation options for 

seniors and those reliant on alternatives to 

the automobile. 

LEGEND 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

Funding 

Status 

1 ER 

1 CO 


Community 

Development 

Director 

Village 

Administrator

97 




6.2 Undertake the necessary planning to serve the spectrum of public 

transportation needs. 

Objective 6.2.1. 

Engage federal and state entities, neighboring communities and elected officials to advance the 

process and funding for rail service in Oswego. 


The Village recognizes that it will be necessary to have a collaborative effort to realize rail 

service for the community. As the service will be a benefit to the surrounding communities, their 

assistance will be vital to the successful development of rail service. 


The Village will meet with representatives of surrounding communities to gain their input and 

support for the effort. Meetings will be held with state and federal officials to monitor 

opportunities to acquire funding for the proposed rail service. Meetings will be held with rail 

service providers to assist them in their efforts to expand service to our community. The Village 

will explore all opportunities to establish funding sources for the project. 


Target Date: 


03/2012 

12/2017 



Administrator, Village Engineer

98 




6.2 Undertake the necessary planning to serve the spectrum of public 

transportation needs. 


Investigate potential public transportation opportunities, such as Kendall Area Transit (KAT) to 

provide transportation options for seniors and those reliant on alternatives to the automobile. 


The use of public transportation with Village/State/Federal funding support and ridership fees. 


Have a public transportation option available for use by the target date. Continue to research 

other options that will provide public transportation efficiently and effectively at lowest possible 

cost by still suiting the needs of a majority of stakeholders. 


Target Date: 


05/2012 

01/2013 


Strategy Members: Village President, Board of Trustees, Community Development Director

Goal 6.3 

Build and maintain municipal facilities necessitated by the growth and 

development of the Village. 


6.3.1 

6.3.2 

6.3.3 

6.3.4 


Develop and build out municipal buildings 

as the need arises and revenues are 

available. 

Analyze current and projected parking 

needs, and phase facilities in as required by 

new development. 

Prepare for the eventual need for increased 

water and sewer capacity. 

Finalize plans for unfinished sidewalks, 

paths and trails. 

LEGEND 


1 = 2012 / 2013 OP = Operating 


3 = 2014 / 2015 GR = Grant 


5 = 2016 / 2017 NF = Not Funded 

99 

Funding 

Status 

2 NF 

3 ER/NF 

1 ER 

1 ER 



Village 

Administrator 

Community 

Development 

Director 

Public Works 

Director 

Public Works 

Director

100 




6.3 Build and maintain municipal facilities necessitated by the growth 

and development of the Village. 


Develop and build out municipal buildings as the need arises and revenues are available. 


Identify future needs of Village facilities and communicate them to the Village Board and 

stakeholders. Provide funding options and implement those that are strictly used for facilities. 


Provide the Village Board a written facilities plan that identifies the need for said facilities and 

provides funding for identified facilities. The plan should have a forecast of 20 years. 


Target Date: 


09/2013 

06/2015 


Strategy Members: Public Works Director, Chief of Police

101 




6.3Build and maintain municipal facilities necessitated by the growth 

and development of the Village. 


Analyze current and projected parking needs, and phase facilities in as required by new 

development. 


The Village, in an effort to provide the best opportunity for businesses to succeed and to serve 

customers who patronize the community, will require parking to meet the needs of the 

community. The Village will also monitor and review the parking supply and demand in the 

downtown area to determine future steps, if necessary, to address any supply issues. 


The Village will review the current parking standards and compare them to the national 

standards established by the Institute of Transportation Engineers and make adjustments to the 

Code requirements as necessary. The Village will also conduct regular parking utilization 

surveys in the downtown on a regular basis to gauge the parking demand and usage to determine 

if action is needed. The Village will also work for opportunities to expand parking options in the 

downtown when and where they are appropriate. 


Target Date: 


03/2014 

12/2015 



Engineer

102 





and development of the Village 


Prepare for the eventual need for increased water and sewer capacity. 


The Village will work with the Village Engineer for increased water and sewer capacity needs. 


The Village Public Works Department and the Village Engineer will work to establish water and 

sewer capacity needs as the Village grows and develops. Modeling the Village’s water 

infrastructure system identifies the additional water needs and future sewer infrastructure 

requirements. 


Target Date: 


01/2012 

12/2017 


Strategy Members: Director, Village Engineer

103 





and development of the Village 


Finalize plans for unfinished sidewalks, paths and trails. 


The Village will work with the Park District and Community Development to finalize plans for 

unfinished sidewalks, paths and trails. 


The Village will develop a comprehensive plan working with the Park District that will show 

where all existing sidewalks, paths and trails currently are and also where future sidewalks, paths 

and trails are to be placed. As development comes to the Village we will make sure that all 

developments adhere to this plan. This plan will show lengths and widths of existing and future 

sidewalks, paths and trails. 


Target Date: 


01/2012 

12/2017 


Strategy Members: Director, Village Engineer, Oswego Park District, Community 

Development

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