Oswego public meetings in 2025
59 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Village Board Meeting
The Oswego Village Board will vote on a consent agenda including a $2.75 million motor fuel tax resolution, a new electric scooter ordinance, and engineering contracts for road projects. In new business, the board will consider an economic incentive agreement for Prairie Market 24 LP (HomeGoods), a variance to allow painting of brick at 76-78 Main Street, and a concept plan for Traughber Estates. The meeting also includes a public hearing proposal for a special service area in Sonoma Trails.
- Ordinance authorizing economic incentive agreement with Prairie Market 24 LP (HomeGoods)
- Resolution for $2,750,000 in motor fuel tax funds for FY2026 road maintenance
- Approval of final PUD and subdivision plat for Pine Ridge Club Phase 1 (31 townhomes near Mill Road and Heatherwood Drive)
- Resolution authorizing Taser 10 purchase from Axon Enterprises, waiving competitive bidding
- Ordinance amending dog park regulations and fee schedule
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation on community solar aggregation, with a sample resolution attached for potential consideration. The meeting also includes a closed session for pending litigation, personnel matters, collective bargaining, and property acquisition.
- Community Solar Aggregation Presentation with attached resolution sample
- Closed session for pending/probable litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11))
- Closed session for personnel appointment/compensation/discipline (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
- Closed session for collective bargaining (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2))
- Closed session for property sale/lease/acquisition (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)&(6))
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a text amendment to the Subdivision and Development Control Regulations (Project #1292.25), a variance request for 76-78 Main Street (Project #1293.25) by Premier Investments, LLC, and a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (Project #1291.25). The Commission will also vote on approving the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on Subdivision and Development Control Regulations text amendment (Project #1292.25)
- Public hearing on variance for 76-78 Main Street by Premier Investments, LLC (Project #1293.25)
- Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance text amendment (Project #1291.25)
- Approval of November 6, 2025 meeting minutes
Regular Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will conduct public hearings regarding the 2025 property tax levy and the draft budget for fiscal year 2026. The board is also considering a 20-year Capital Improvement Plan spanning 2026-2045. Other business includes various tax abatements and engineering contracts.
- Public hearings for the 2025 Property Tax Levy and the Fiscal Year 2026 Village Draft Budget
- Ordinance adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2045
- Engineering observation services contract for Wolfs Crossing and Douglas Road with V3 Companies for $1,278,209.00
- Approval of a bill list dated November 18, 2025, in the amount of $1,541,633.66
- Real estate donation agreement for 0.1556 acres of property at 76 Van Buren Street
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will receive the CY25 Q3 quarterly financial update, including year-to-date budget-to-actual figures. The committee also intends to enter closed session to discuss pending litigation, personnel matters, collective bargaining, and property acquisition or sale.
- CY25 Q3 Quarterly Financial Update and September 2025 CYTD Budget to Actual report
- Closed session for pending or probable litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11))
- Closed session for personnel appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
- Closed session for collective bargaining and salary schedule deliberations (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2))
- Closed session for sale, lease, or acquisition of property (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) & (6))
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a discussion on the Comprehensive Plan. Other agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes and reports from various departments. No public hearings or old business are listed.
- Comprehensive Plan Discussion
Regular Village Board Meeting
The board will hold a public hearing and vote on multiple ordinances to annex, rezone, and grant preliminary planned-unit development (PUD) approval for Polo Crossing, a new subdivision located west of Douglas Road and south of Woolley Road. Consent agenda items include a $240,965 contract for Well 4 pump repair, a tree removal services contract, and approval of 2026 meeting dates. The board also will approve a bill list of $893,003.08.
- Public hearing and votes on Polo Crossing annexation, rezoning, preliminary PUD, and subdivision plat
- Resolution authorizing task order for Well 4 pump repair with Layne Christensen Company at $240,965
- Resolution approving contract with Steve Piper and Sons, Inc. for village-wide tree removal services
- Ordinance accepting plat of easement at Hummel Trails Neighborhood 14
- Approval of bill list totaling $893,003.08
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will review the FY 2026 budget, including property tax data and the parking fund schedule. It will also consider provisions for an ordinance that would regulate e‑bikes and e‑scooters in Oswego. The meeting includes a public forum, old business, new business, and a closed‑session segment for statutory matters.
- Review FY 2026 budget documents (budget discussion, tax history charts, parking fund schedule)
- Discuss provisions for an e‑bike and e‑scooter ordinance (memo and draft ordinance attached)
- Public forum for resident input
- Closed‑session items: pending litigation, personnel matters, collective bargaining, and property transactions
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will hold a budget workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 Village Budget, covering both capital and operating funds. No actions are expected; this is a discussion and review session with supporting presentations and reports.
- Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Workshop – Capital and Operating Funds (with attached budget memo and presentations)
Regular Village Board Meeting
The Oswego Village Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $9,466,000 construction contract for Lake Michigan Receiving Stations, a $3,506,300 contract for a 1-million-gallon ground storage tank, and final Planned Unit Development approvals for a commercial center at 3200 Orchard Road and a Sonoma Trails amenity. New business includes a concept plan for redeveloping the Traughber Estates school site. The board will also renew the intergovernmental boundary agreement with Plainfield.
- Resolution authorizing $9,466,000 construction contract with IHC Construction for Lake Michigan Receiving Stations
- Resolution authorizing $3,506,300 contract with DN Tanks for a 1-million-gallon ground storage tank
- Ordinance approving Final PUD for a 10,000 sq ft commercial center at 3200 Orchard Road
- Ordinance renewing and amending the intergovernmental boundary agreement between Oswego and Plainfield
- Concept plan presentation for redevelopment of the Traughber Estates school site
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Oswego Committee of the Whole is holding a workshop on the Fiscal Year 2026 capital budget, reviewing the capital plan, CIP presentation, and next year's budget level report. The meeting also includes a closed session for pending litigation, personnel matters, collective bargaining, and property acquisition.
- Fiscal Year 2026 Village Budget Workshop for capital funds, with review of capital plan memo, CIP presentation, and budget level report
- Public forum for resident input
- Closed session for pending and probable litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11))
- Closed session for appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of personnel (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
- Closed session for collective bargaining and property sale/lease/acquisition (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2), (5) & (6))
Regular Village Board Meeting
The Oswego Village Board will consider a consent agenda including amendments to the comprehensive fee schedule and Unified Development Ordinance sections, liquor license increases for two restaurants, a boundary agreement renewal with Plainfield, and a $55,727.75 change order for the Wolfs Crossing watermain project. The board will also recognize employees and a business, and may enter closed session for litigation and personnel matters.
- Amendments to Appendix A (fee schedule) and Appendix B (Unified Development Ordinance) covering multiple sections
- Increase of Class C liquor license for Arandas Tacos at 2448 U.S. Hwy 30 Unit B
- Increase of Class C liquor license for Mason Wok and Sushi at 2735 U.S. Hwy 34
- Renewal and amendment of intergovernmental boundary agreement with Plainfield
- Change order for $55,727.75 for Wolfs Crossing Watermain Construction – Douglas Segment, bringing total to $2,509,214.37
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will hold a discussion on pedestrian protection, including a review of related memos and renderings. They will also receive an update on the 2025 special events program and begin planning for 2026. A closed session is scheduled for pending litigation, personnel matters, collective bargaining, and property transactions.
- Special Events 2025 recap and 2026 planning discussion
- Pedestrian protection discussion with memo and render
- Closed session for pending/probable litigation, personnel, collective bargaining, and property sale/lease/acquisition
Economic Development Commission Meeting
The Oswego Economic Development Commission will consider financial incentive requests, finalize plans for a Nov. 5 open house at Whitetail Ridge Golf Dome, and discuss Business Retention & Expansion visits and a draft survey. They will also nominate a Business of the Month and update talking points.
- Financial incentive requests (no dollar amounts specified)
- EDC Open House on Nov. 5 at Whitetail Ridge Golf Dome
- Business of the Month award nominations
- Business Retention & Expansion survey draft
- Updated EDC talking points
Regular Village Board Meeting
At this regular meeting, the Village Board will consider a resolution to approve a $26,408,960 budget for a new Public Works Facility and an ordinance granting a PUD for its expansion at 100 Theodore Drive. The board will also discuss a municipal grocery retailers' occupation tax ordinance and provide direction on budgeting the funds. Additionally, economic incentive agreements for Tri-County Insurance Agency (44 Monroe St) and the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce (25 E. Jackson St) are up for approval.
- Resolution authorizing $26,408,960 budget for new Public Works Facility
- Ordinance granting preliminary and final PUD for Public Works Facility expansion at 100 Theodore Drive
- Ordinance implementing a municipal grocery retailers' occupation tax
- Ordinance approving economic incentive agreement with Tri-County Insurance Agency (44 Monroe St)
- Ordinance approving economic incentive agreement with Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce (25 E. Jackson St)
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will receive an update on the Happy Tails Dog Park under Old Business. No new business is listed. The meeting will also enter closed session for pending litigation, personnel matters, collective bargaining, and property acquisition or sale.
- Happy Tails Dog Park update with attached memo and exhibits
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use amendments and development plats. The body is also reviewing a concept plan for the redevelopment of the Old Traughber School site.
- Preliminary and Final PUD and Plat for a Public Works Facility
- Preliminary and Final PUD & Plat for Jade Estates of Oswego
- Major PUD Amendment for Wells Fargo Bank
- Text amendments for the Unified Development Ordinance and Subdivision and Development Control Regulations
- Variance for an accessory structure at 316 Chicago Road
Regular Village Board Meeting
The board will consider a resolution accepting $10.58 million in federal funds and appropriating $4.27 million in local funds for a $14.855 million reconstruction of the Wolfs Crossing & Douglas Road intersection as a roundabout. Consent agenda items include an intergovernmental agreement with Fox Metro Water Reclamation District for sanitary sewer repairs, an ordinance to dispose of a surplus leaf vacuum, and approval of a $2.15 million bill list. Proclamations for Childhood Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Awareness months and employee service awards are also on the agenda.
- Resolution for $14.855M reconstruction of Wolfs Crossing & Douglas Road intersection as a roundabout, with $10.58M in federal STU funds
- Intergovernmental agreement with Fox Metro Water Reclamation District for sanitary sewer investigation and repair at various locations
- Ordinance authorizing disposal of surplus 2014 LCT600 Extreme Leaf Vacuum (Public Works #54)
- Bill list approval of $2,148,491.34 dated September 2, 2025
- Proclamations for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (September 2025)
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the possibility of enacting a local grocery tax, an item carried over as old business. No formal action is scheduled; the agenda also includes a closed session for legal, personnel, collective bargaining, and property matters.
- Grocery tax discussion, including supporting documents and a map of grocery store locations
Regular Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a resolution appropriating $392,837 for the Minkler Road Bridge replacement, ordinances granting special use permits for two electrical receiving stations, a liquor license increase, and a fitness facility. New business includes considering an amended concept plan for Hummel Trails neighborhoods 12 and 13. The meeting also features recognitions and proclamations.
- Resolution authorizing $392,837 for Minkler Road Bridge replacement at Morgan Creek
- Ordinance increasing Class A-1 liquor license for A2T Hospitality LLC d.b.a. Bay 54 at 57 Main Street
- Ordinance granting Final PUD and SUP for Cole Avenue Receiving Station at 700 Cole Avenue
- Ordinance granting SUP for indoor recreation at 174 S Harrison Street (Terminader Fitness)
- Consider amended concept plan for Hummel Trails Neighborhoods 12 and 13
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Oswego Committee of the Whole will hold a public forum, address old and new business, and then enter a closed session. In the closed session the board will discuss pending litigation, personnel actions, collective bargaining and salary schedules, and possible sale, lease, or acquisition of property. No specific actions or amounts are detailed in the agenda.
- Pending and probable litigation (ILCS 5/120/2(c)(11))
- Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of personnel (ILCS 5/120/2(c)(1))
- Collective bargaining, collective negotiating matters, and deliberations concerning salary schedules (ILCS 5/120/2(c)(2))
- Sale, lease, and/or acquisition of property (ILCS 5/120/2(c)(5) & (6))
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on eight items, including a text amendment to subdivision regulations, two water receiving stations, special use permits for a fitness center and a church, a gas station PUD, a neighborhood plat, and the Polo Crossing project which involves annexation, rezoning, and a preliminary PUD. Additionally, the Commission will discuss a concept plan for Hummel Trails Neighborhoods 12 & 13.
- Polo Crossing: Preliminary PUD & Plat, Annexation, Rezoning (Project #1274.25)
- Plainfield & Wooley Rd Gas Station: Preliminary/Final PUD (Project #1253.25)
- Cole Avenue Receiving Station (Well House 10): Final PUD and Special Use (Project #1277.25)
- Tuscany Trail Receiving Station (Well House 11): Major PUD Amendment and Special Use (Project #1278.25)
- Hummel Trails Neighborhoods 12 & 13: Concept Plan (Project #1271.25)
Economic Development Commission Meeting
The Oswego Economic Development Commission will meet August 6, 2025 to consider financial incentive requests and proposed amendments to the EDIA program criteria. The commission will also receive updates on Business of the Month nominations and business retention visits. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public forum.
- Financial incentive request(s) — no specific details provided in agenda
- EDIA Program Amendments with revised eligibility criteria
- 2025 Business of the Month Award Nominations
- Business Retention & Expansion Visits update
Regular Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will consider a consent agenda that includes creating a new Class E-2 liquor license for Barkville Buddies, repealing an annexation agreement for 1038 Harvey Road, and authorizing several contracts: $102,000 for Well 4 maintenance, $633,600 annually for radium removal systems, $205,086 for the Harrison Streetscape Improvement Project, and up to $60,000 for Minkler Road paving. New business items include a special use permit for a ComEd receiving station at 378 Ogden Falls Boulevard, increasing liquor and gaming licenses for Taco Dale Cantina, and hiring a police training coordinator. The board will also approve a $3.7 million bill list and may enter closed session for litigation, personnel, and property matters.
- Special use permit for Ogden Falls Receiving Station at 378 Ogden Falls Blvd
- Create Class E-2 liquor classification and increase license for Barkville Buddies at 174 S. Harrison St
- Water Remediation Technology contract for radium removal systems at $633,600 annually
- Harrison Streetscape Improvement Project agreement with HR Green for $205,086.25
- Hiring of a full-time Police Training Coordinator in the CY25 budget
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will consider the financial audit for the eight months ending December 31, 2024, and receive the CY25 Q2 quarterly financial update. These items are listed under new business. The meeting will also include a closed session for pending litigation, personnel, collective bargaining, and property matters.
- Financial audit for eight months ending December 31, 2024
- CY25 Q2 quarterly financial update
- Closed session for pending litigation, personnel, collective bargaining, and property matters
- Public forum for resident comments
- Consideration of electronic participation requests
Regular Village Board Meeting
The Oswego Village Board will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of the July 15 bill list totaling $4,705,583.32. It will also act on ordinance amendments affecting subdivision regulations, a variance for a privacy fence at 107 N. Madison Street, and a major Planned Unit Development amendment for the MJR Oswego project on US Route 34. New business includes economic incentive and loan agreements with A2T Hospitality and Taco Dale Cantina, and a $173,752 professional services contract for a comprehensive plan update.
- Approve Bill List dated July 15, 2025, in the amount of $4,705,583.32
- Ordinance granting a variance for a six‑foot privacy fence at 107 N. Madison Street
- Ordinance granting a major Planned Unit Development amendment for the MJR Oswego Development at 2830‑2834 US Route 34 (Candy Cloud)
- Ordinance approving an economic incentive and loan agreement with A2T Hospitality (57 Main Street)
- Resolution authorizing a professional service agreement with the Lakota Group for a comprehensive plan update, amounting to $173,752.00
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will consider how to allocate remaining Annual Road Maintenance Capital Funds, with supporting exhibits including downtown streetscape standards and a proposed Benton Street connection. No votes are scheduled; the item is a discussion for possible future action. The meeting also includes a closed session for litigation, personnel, collective bargaining, and property matters.
- Discussion of remaining Annual Road Maintenance Capital Funds with multiple location maps and streetscape standards
- Exhibit B: Downtown Oswego Streetscape Standards
- Exhibit C: Benton Street Connection
- Closed session for pending litigation, personnel, collective bargaining, and property acquisition/sale
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests. The body will consider a special use permit for a utility station and a major PUD amendment. They will also discuss proposed changes to subdivision and development control regulations.
- Special Use for Utility: Ogden Falls Receiving Station (Project #1267.25)
- Variance request for 107 N. Madison Street (Project #1268.25)
- Major PUD Amendment for MJR Oswego (Project #1265.25)
- Text Amendment for Subdivision and Development Control Regulations (Project #1263.25)
Regular Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will review a concept plan for Harrison Street Square and a special use permit for a dog park at 174 S Harrison Street. The meeting includes several municipal code amendments and approvals for infrastructure contracts.
- Contract with Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. for Main Street ADA Ramp and Harrison Street Parking Lot improvements for $283,950.25
- Task Order with Strand Associates Inc. for the Booster Station Generator Project for $63,000.00
- Special Use Permit for a dog park located at 174 S Harrison Street
- Ordinance amending Water Tap On Fees
- Bill list approval in the amount of $1,024,197.83
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will discuss possible revisions to the Economic Development Incentive Award (EDIA) eligibility and program criteria. They will also consider dog park operations and potential locations. The meeting includes a closed session for pending litigation, personnel, collective bargaining, and property matters.
- Discuss possible changes to EDIA eligibility and program criteria
- Discussion of dog park operations and location considerations
- Closed session for pending litigation (100 Parkers Mill), personnel, collective bargaining, and property sale/lease/acquisition
Regular Village Board Meeting
The Oswego Village Board will hold a regular meeting including recognitions and proclamations. The board will vote on consent agenda items such as a $107,856 contract for public works trench drain replacement and a final PUD/subdivision plat for Sonoma Trails Phase 2. New business includes authorizing a legal services contract for PFAS litigation. The board will also approve a $1.17 million bill list.
- Quarterly financial update for calendar year 2025 (F.1)
- Resolution authorizing $107,856 contract with Trico Mechanical Inc. for trench drain replacement (G.6)
- Ordinance granting final PUD and subdivision plat for Sonoma Trails Phase 2 (G.11)
- Approve bill list of $1,172,259.52 (H.1)
- Resolution authorizing contract for legal services related to AFFF PFAS litigation (J.1)
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Oswego Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation on the 2025 Community Survey and discuss possible changes to water tap-on fees for residential development. A closed session is also scheduled to discuss pending litigation, personnel, collective bargaining, and property matters.
- 2025 Community Survey presentation
- Possible changes to water tap-on fees for residential development
- Closed session for pending litigation, personnel, collective bargaining, and property matters
Special Economic Development Commission Meeting
The Oswego Economic Development Commission will review the EDIA program, including its eligibility criteria and past recipients, and consider financial incentive requests. The commission will also discuss nominations for the 2025 Business of the Month award and ongoing business retention efforts.
- Review of the Economic Development Incentive Agreement (EDIA) program
- Consideration of financial incentive request(s)
- Nominations for 2025 Business of the Month award
- Business retention and expansion visits update
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Oswego Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on proposed revisions to the Subdivision and Development Control Regulations and the Unified Development Ordinance. Additionally, the commission will consider a special use permit for Barkville Buddies and a concept plan for Harrison Street Square. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and routine reports.
- Public hearing: Text amendment to Subdivision and Development Control Regulations (Project #1263.25)
- Public hearing: Text amendment to Unified Development Ordinance (Project #1252.25)
- Special use permit for Barkville Buddies, applicant Nicole Nicklin (Project #1262.25)
- Concept plan review for Harrison Street Square by UCSC, LLC (Project #1264.25)
- Approval of minutes from May 8, 2025 meeting
Regular Village Board Meeting
The Oswego Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider multiple actions for the proposed Jade Estates of Oswego development, including annexing territory at Wolfs Road and Douglas Road and rezoning from R-1 to R-4. Other new business includes a continuation of the public hearing and final approval for Hummel Trails Neighborhood 14, plus a Woolley Road improvement agreement. The consent agenda contains routine items such as a $2.45 million road resurfacing contract, liquor license increases, and several zoning and subdivision ordinances.
- Public hearing and annexation/rezoning for Jade Estates of Oswego (52-unit concept)
- Final PUD and subdivision plat for Hummel Trails Neighborhood 14
- $2,453,707.96 contract for 2025 Annual Road Maintenance/Street Resurfacing
- Ordinance approving the Woolley Road Improvement Agreement
- Special use permit and variances for outdoor storage at 76 Stonehill Road
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Village Board will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting that is largely procedural, with no specific public action items listed. The only substantive portion is a closed session to discuss pending litigation, personnel matters, collective bargaining, and property transactions. No votes or decisions are scheduled in open session.
- Closed session under ILCS exceptions for litigation, personnel, collective bargaining, and property sale/lease/acquisition
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Oswego Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its April 10, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including two Prairie Market subdivisions, a special use permit and variance for 76 Stonehill Road, a rezoning of Danelli’s at 228 E Washington Street, a major PUD amendment for Suburban Tire, and a rezoning of Jade Estates upon annexation. The agenda also includes routine reports and the scheduling of the next meeting for June 5, 2025.
- Prairie Market East Infill Subdivision (Project #1252.25) – public hearing
- Prairie Market Resubdivision #8 (Project #1256.25) – public hearing
- 76 Stonehill Road – Special Use Permit and Variance (Project #1255.25)
- Danelli’s – 228 E Washington Street Rezoning (Project #1259.25)
- Suburban Tire – Major Planned Unit Development Amendment (Project #1249.25)
Special Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will consider issuing general obligation bonds for waterworks improvements and a parking garage. The meeting also includes a proposal for a 113-unit townhome development and an economic incentive agreement for 25 Madison Street.
- Issuance of up to $24,300,000 in bonds for waterworks and sewage system improvements
- Issuance of up to $4,300,000 in taxable bonds for capital improvements including a parking garage
- PUD amendment for a 113-unit townhome development at Mill Road and Heatherwood Drive
- Purchase of one 2025 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor for $47,880.00
- Bill list approval in the amount of $1,586,154.74
Regular Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will vote on several consent agenda items, including a $138,500 water distribution system model work order and a $52,903.48 traffic signal maintenance agreement. They will also consider a concept plan for the Jade Estates residential development and a fence variance at 429 Main Street. Multiple proclamations and appointments are scheduled for recognition.
- Resolution authorizing work order with Baxter & Woodman for water distribution system model and transition plan (Phase 1) in the amount of $138,500
- Resolution authorizing traffic signal maintenance agreement with Meade Electric Company, Inc. at $52,903.48
- Ordinance granting a variance to extend a chain link fence at 429 Main Street
- Consideration of a concept plan for Jade Estates of Oswego residential development
- Approve bill list dated April 22, 2025 in the amount of $11,725,857.93
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Village Board's Committee of the Whole will discuss a potential grocery tax, reviewing supporting documents including a memo, survey, and scenarios. No formal vote is scheduled; the item is for discussion only. The meeting also includes a closed session for litigation, personnel, collective bargaining, and property matters.
- Grocery Tax Discussion with supporting documents (memo, survey, investment scenarios, SIC report, Yorkville article)
- Closed session for pending litigation, personnel, collective bargaining, and property (100 Parkers Mill)
- Public forum for resident comments
- Old business review (no specifics listed)
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a fence variance at 429 Main Street and a major PUD amendment and preliminary plat for Pine Ridge Club. They will also review a concept plan for Jade Estates of Oswego. Minutes from March 6, 2025 are up for approval.
- Public hearing: 429 Main Street fence variance (hardship letter attached)
- Public hearing: Pine Ridge Club Major PUD Amendment and Preliminary PUD & Plat (Project 1246.25, applicant Sierra Tango Ridge LLC)
- New business: Jade Estates of Oswego Concept Plan (Project 1248.25, Projades LLC)
- Approval of March 6, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission minutes
Regular Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will discuss proposed water and sewer rates and consider several ordinances, including a new official zoning map and budget amendments. The meeting includes votes on multiple infrastructure contracts and the appointment of several commission members and a Village Engineer.
- Contract with J&S Construction Water & Sewer for $2,453,486.62 for the Wolfs Crossing Watermain Construction Project – Douglas Segment
- Resolution for $335,900.00 to Strand Associates, Inc. for Main Street Watermain Replacement design and bidding
- Contract with V3 Companies for $166,516.12 for Wolfs Crossing Water Main construction management
- Ordinance adopting the Official Village of Oswego Zoning Map
- Approval of bill list dated April 8, 2025, in the amount of $1,369,042.77
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will consider a request to install an all-way stop at the intersection of Fifth Street and Bluegrass Parkway. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss pending litigation, personnel, collective bargaining, and property acquisition. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Request for all-way stop at Fifth Street & Bluegrass Parkway
- Closed session for pending litigation, personnel matters, collective bargaining, and property issues
Economic Development Commission Meeting
The Economic Development Commission will review a financial incentive request and a presentation on available commercial development lots. They will also discuss the EDIA program update, Business of the Month nominations, and ongoing retention visits.
- Financial Incentive Request(s) to be discussed
- Available Commercial Development Lots Presentation
- EDIA Program Update
- 2025 Business of the Month Award Nominations
- Business Retention & Expansion Visits
Regular Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will consider a $1,015,000 professional services agreement with Baxter & Woodman for inspection of Lake Michigan water receiving stations. Consent agenda includes bulk rock salt purchase, liquor license changes, a parking lot variance at 2031 Farmington Lakes Drive, and allocation of $4,819,620 in volume cap to UIRVDA. New business includes a video gaming license increase for Nash Vegas Saloon at 61 S. Main St. and an amendment to an economic incentive agreement with Freddie's Off the Chain Mexican Cuisine. The board also will approve a bill list of $2,391,052.57.
- $1,015,000 contract with Baxter & Woodman for Lake Michigan water receiving station inspections (G.11)
- Purchase of 1,800 tons of bulk rock salt through state joint purchasing agreement (G.4)
- Ordinance allocating $4,819,620 volume cap to Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority (G.5)
- License decrease for Players Corner at 3410 Orchard Road and increase for Nash Vegas Saloon at 61 S. Main St. (G.6, J.1)
- First Amendment to Economic Incentive Agreement with Freddie's Off the Chain Mexican Cuisine (J.2)
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will discuss two schematic design options for a new public works project and seek the Board's direction on how to proceed. The meeting also includes an annual update on the National Pollution Discharge Elimination Program and a public forum. A closed session will address pending litigation, personnel matters, collective bargaining, and property transactions.
- Presentation of two public works schematic design options with cost estimates
- National Pollution Discharge Elimination Program annual update
- Public forum for resident input
- Closed session on pending litigation and personnel/collective bargaining issues
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a variance for the Farmington Lakes parking lot, applied for by the Oswegoland Park District. Other agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes and routine reports.
- Public hearing for Farmington Lakes Parking Lot Variance (Project No. 1242.25, applicant: Oswegoland Park District)
Regular Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will vote on a professional services agreement with Frederick Quinn Corporation for schematic, design, and construction services for a new Public Works Facility, subject to attorney review. The consent agenda includes resolutions for $1.5 million in motor fuel tax road maintenance, $1.7 million in ComEd utility burial and $360,000 in Nicor gas relocation along Wolfs Crossing Road at Douglas Road, along with several parade closures. Other items include a $190,309 server cluster purchase, a $95,000 VMware subscription, and a $48,012 police interceptor purchase. The board will also consider a liquor license reduction for Tap House Grill and enter closed session for litigation, personnel, collective bargaining, and property matters.
- Resolution for professional services agreement with Frederick Quinn Corp for new Public Works Facility design/construction (subject to attorney review)
- $1.5 million MFT road maintenance project and $71,425 engineering contract with HR Green for 2025 pavement resurfacing
- $1.7 million ComEd overhead electric burial along Wolfs Crossing Road at Douglas Road
- $360,000 Nicor gas utility relocation along Wolfs Crossing Road at Douglas Road
- $190,309 purchase of four-node VxRail server cluster and $95,000 five-year VMware subscription for Village Hall
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Oswego Village Committee of the Whole will discuss a parking deck analysis and the Downtown EDIA program, then enter closed session for litigation, personnel, bargaining, and property matters. No votes are expected during this working meeting.
- Village Parking Deck Discussion based on a memo analysis
- Downtown EDIA Program Discussion based on a staff memo
- Closed session topics: pending litigation, personnel, collective bargaining, property acquisition
Regular Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will consider an ordinance for a final Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a commercial project. The board is also reviewing several bond engagement letters and a contract for a comprehensive plan update.
- Final PUD for commercial development at Route 34 and Kendall Point Drive
- Professional Services Agreement with Ginkgo Planning and Design, Inc. for $185,000.00
- Bill list dated February 18, 2025, in the amount of $1,155,529.69
- Engagement letters with Chapman and Cutler LLP for WIFIA, General Obligation, and Taxable bonds
- Ordinance amending stop and yield signs and the Regulatory Traffic Control Signage Map
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will meet to address old business and new business items. New business includes a presentation on available commercial development lots, with accompanying memo and revised presentation documents. The meeting will also include a closed session covering pending litigation, personnel matters, collective bargaining issues, and a possible sale, lease, or acquisition of property at 100 Parkers Mill.
- Presentation of available commercial development lots (Memo and revised PDF)
- Closed session: pending and probable litigation
- Closed session: appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of personnel
- Closed session: collective bargaining and salary schedule deliberations
- Closed session: sale, lease, or acquisition of property at 100 Parkers Mill
Economic Development Commission Meeting
The Economic Development Commission will meet to review financial incentive requests and establish initiatives for 2025. The body will also discuss business retention surveys and the Illinois RE Journal Chicago Forecast.
- Financial incentive requests
- EDC initiatives for 2025
- 2025 Business of the Month Award nominations
- Business Retention & Expansion Survey Subcommittee
- 2025 Illinois RE Journal Chicago Forecast recap
Regular Village Board Meeting
The Oswego Village Board will vote on an ordinance approving an economic incentive agreement with 19 Jackson Street, LLC for property at 19 E. Jackson Street. The consent agenda includes several contracts and purchases, such as a $59,486 engineering contract for Wolf's Crossing/Douglas Road roundabout, a $217,630 sewer manhole rehab in Brookside, and vehicle purchases totaling $89,230.96. A bill list of $1,248,041.09 will also be considered.
- Ordinance approving economic incentive agreement with 19 Jackson Street, LLC (19 E. Jackson Street)
- Resolution for Phase II engineering contract for Wolf's Crossing and Douglas Road roundabout, $59,486
- Resolution for sewer manhole rehabilitation in Brookside area, $217,630
- Resolution to purchase 2025 John Deere Gator XUV 845M, $27,605.96
- Resolution to purchase 2024 Ford Super Duty F-250, $61,625.00
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will hear a financial update for the 2024 transition year, including an unaudited year‑end report and a month‑by‑month budget summary. After public forum items, the meeting will move to a closed session to discuss pending litigation, personnel matters, collective bargaining issues, and a possible sale or lease of the 100 Parkers Mill property.
- Transition Year 2024 Year End Financial Update – unaudited report
- FY24 YTD Budget Report – by month (COW.pdf)
- Closed session: pending and probable litigation
- Closed session: appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of personnel
- Closed session: sale, lease, or acquisition of 100 Parkers Mill property
Regular Village Board Meeting
The Oswego Village Board will vote to approve a $6,489,901.89 bill list covering the village’s fiscal year 2025 expenditures. It will also consider several contracts, including a $330,060 agreement for the Middle Zone Booster Station on Forest Avenue and police vehicle purchases totaling $153,598.40. Additional items include a franchise termination with Metronet, tree‑removal contracts for the Wolfs Crossing project, and an economic incentive agreement with Premier Investments for 76‑78 Main Street.
- Approve $6,489,901.89 Bill List for FY 2025.
- Authorize $330,060 contract with Marc Kresmery Construction for the Middle Zone Booster Station – Forest Avenue Project.
- Approve police vehicle purchases: two 2025 Ford Explorer XLTs for $92,171.00 and two Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD for $61,427.40, waiving competitive bidding.
- Authorize $228,314.50 contract with Homer Tree Service and $28,013.00 contract with Alfred Benesch for the Wolfs Crossing Tree Removal Project (Douglas Segment).
- Approve Economic Incentive Agreement with Premier Investments, LLC for 76‑78 Main Street.
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The committee will meet to discuss the use of municipal aggregation funds. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel, litigation, collective bargaining, and property matters.
- Municipal Aggregation Funds
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss a concept plan for Hummel Trails Neighborhoods 6, 7, 8, and 9. The project is submitted by applicant ASF TAP IL II, LLC.
- Concept Plan for Hummel Trails - Neighborhoods 6, 7, 8, and 9 (Project Number: 1239.24)
Regular Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will consider a consent agenda including several purchases, liquor license amendments, and a resolution supporting a federal grant application for intersection improvements at Wolfs Crossing Road and US-30. Also scheduled are appointments to the Cultural Arts Commission and a closed session for litigation and personnel matters.
- Appoint Heather Sheppard to Cultural Arts Commission term through April 2028
- Decrease Class C liquor license for Hell's BBQ at 1019 Station Drive
- Authorize purchase of one-ton Ford-550 truck for $144,750
- Authorize purchase of 5-yard Freightliner dump truck for $284,873
- Resolution to support RAISE grant for Wolfs Crossing/US-30 intersection improvements
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Oswego Committee of the Whole will consider debt management best practices and conduct a closed session to discuss litigation, personnel, and collective bargaining matters.
- Debt management policy review
- Employee Support of the Guard and Reserves presentation
- Closed session: pending litigation
- Closed session: personnel matters
- Closed session: collective bargaining