Strategies 1. Governance and Municipal Service - Oswego Illinois
Strategies 1. Governance and Municipal Service - Oswego Illinois
Strategies 1. Governance and Municipal Service - Oswego Illinois
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE<br />
OSWEGO VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES<br />
OSWEGO VILLAGE HALL<br />
100 PARKERS MILL, OSWEGO, ILLINOIS<br />
JUNE 5, 2012<br />
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE<br />
President LeClercq called the meeting to order at 7:06p.m.; <strong>and</strong> led the Pledge of Allegiance<br />
to the Flag of the United States of America.<br />
ROLL CALL<br />
Physically present: President LeClercq; Trustees: Tony Giles, Gail Johnson, Jeff Lawson,<br />
Terry Michels, Judy Sollinger, <strong>and</strong> Scott Volpe.<br />
Staff Present: Steve Jones, Village Administrator; Jeanne Hester, Village Clerk; Jerry<br />
Weaver, Public Works Director; Dwight Baird, Chief of Police; Rod Zenner, Community<br />
Development Director; Michele Bergeron, Community Relations Manager; Ann Spears, HR<br />
Director; Patty Lariviere, Building <strong>and</strong> Zoning Manager; Brian Schiber, Village Engineer;<br />
<strong>and</strong> Karl Ottosen <strong>and</strong> Tim Hoppa Village Attorneys.<br />
President LeClercq welcomed new Village Administrator, Steve Jones.<br />
RECOGNITIONS / APPOINTMENTS<br />
<strong>1.</strong> Girl Scout Gold Award <strong>and</strong> Downtown Planter Project<br />
• Annika Mikkelson<br />
• Elaine Eggert<br />
Annika Mikkelson <strong>and</strong> Elaine Eggert were recognized for achieving the Girl Scout<br />
Gold Award which is the highest award that a Girl Scout can achieve. Ms.<br />
Mikkleson’s project was the painting <strong>and</strong> planting of the downtown flower pots; Ms.<br />
Eggert organized a holiday music program for the Senior Center.<br />
2. Rotary Club – Presentation of Annual Gazebo Payment<br />
Brian Schiber, on behalf of the Rotary Club, presented the annual installment<br />
payment to the Village for the cost of the gazebo located at Village Hall. President<br />
LeClercq noted that the cooperation of the Village <strong>and</strong> Rotary is an example of a<br />
good public/private partnership.<br />
3. Employee <strong>Service</strong> Awards<br />
• John Mall, 15 Years of <strong>Service</strong><br />
• Robert Sherwood, 15 Years of <strong>Service</strong><br />
• Patrick Doud, 5 Years of <strong>Service</strong><br />
• Shane Yackley, 5 Years of <strong>Service</strong><br />
All employees were recognized for their years of service to the Village; each<br />
received a certificate <strong>and</strong> gift. Sgt. Yackley was present to receive his recognition.<br />
Chief Baird gave a brief bio of Sgt. Yackley.<br />
4. Character Counts Awards<br />
• Sally Bouldin, Adult-Caring<br />
• T. J. Potter, Youth-Citizenship<br />
• Emma Peake, Youth-Citizenship<br />
• Chris Betsinger, Youth-Respect<br />
• Afriye Seegars, Youth-Respect