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Home My Public Portal About03.21.83 VB Minutes• PLATNFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting DATE: March 21, 19$3 AT: Village Ha11 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRESENT: Mayor Selfridge, D. Lambert, G. Ansley, J. King, C. Smith OTHERS PRESENT: Village Administrator-J. West, Village Clerk-V. Krnac, Village Attorney-J. Harvey, Resident Village Engineer- R. Allshouse- Mayor Selfridge opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with the pledge to the flag. Roll call was taken. L. Robinson and J. Jania were absent. Mayor Selfridge requested an Executive Session be added to the agenda. G. Ansley made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by J. King. Vote by roll call. Lambert,. aye; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye. 4 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. J. King made a motion to approve current invoices for payment. Seconded by D. Lambert. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye. 4 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. Mayor Selfridge read a letter from the American Legion, Marne Post#13 - George Madden, requesting permission to hold Bingo at Plainfield Fest II on Chicago Street next to the Beer Tent. They will provide the adequate insurance required. Mayor Selfridge directed J. West to write a letter of approval to the American Legion, Marne Post #13. C. Smith made a motion to approve the request for Bingo at Plainfield Fest II. Sec- onded by D. Lambert. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye. ~ ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. Mayor Selfridge acknowledged receipt of a Letter of Understanding from IDOT on Illinois Route 126 Improvements from west of Illinois Route 59 to west of Illinois 55, including the bridge over Lily Cache Creek. After much discussion, C. Smith made a motion to direct the Mayor to .sign the Letter of Understanding. Seconded by J. King. Before a vote was taken, G. Ansley questioned the clarification of this letter. After more discussion, C. Smith withdrew the motion. Mayor Selfridge directed J. West to contact DOT District Engineer Sigmund Zieaewski to clarify this Letter of Understanding. G. Ansley made a motion that IDOT should be contacted for clarification of the Letter of Understanding before the Mayor signs it. Seconded by J. King. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye. 4 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. G. Ansley made a motion to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer's Report. Seconded by D. Lambert. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye. 4 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting March 21, 19$3 Page two. C. Smith made a motion to acknowledge receipt of Plan Commission Report. Seconded by J. King. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye. 4 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. C. Smith. made a motion to table Zoning Case #117-3883P - Lakeside Manor. Seconded by D. Lambert. Vote by roll .call. Lambert, aye; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye. 4 ayes, no nays. Motion. declared carried. C. Smith made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Plan Commission to re- zone Case #25290 - north side of Plainfield Road, across street from Frank Hamilton Chevrolet. Seconded by D. Lambert. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye. 4 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. G. Ansley made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Plan Commission to re- zone Case #25230 - east side of Indian Boundary Road, north of creek. Seconded by J. King. Vote by roll call. Lambert, nay; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye. 3 ayes, 1 nay. Motion declared carried. D. Lambert reported to the Board of an ordinance violation at the southwest corner of Lockport and James Streets. Chief Buehl was to have a report on this violation • for this meeting. Chef Buehl stated photographs were taken of vehicles and equip- ment on property, but are not develaped.as yet. The Village Attorney was contacted to gYVe direction on what can be done. Attorney Harvey stated the property is zoned Bz3, and under this zoning, staring of equipment is not permitted. Up to approximately 3 months ago, this property was used for sales and service of agriculture equipment and that is permitted. Mayor Selfridge directed Chief Buehl to serve notice of vio- lation to the property owner. After some discussion of the problem in the Village of stop and/or warning signs dis- appearing, J. King made a motion to notify the public that the Village Board is offer- ing a $500.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing, distraying ar vandalizing signs belonging to the Village of Plainfield. Seconded by C. Smith. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye. 4 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. J. King nati.fied the Board the cost of replacing a sign is approximately $50.00.. J. King informed the Board approximately 500 children were fingerprinted and quite a few had their pictures taken. J, King made a motion to approve Steve Byland as an Auxiliary Police Officer. Sec- onded by C. Smith. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye, Motion declared carried. J. King informed the Berard Steve Byland was enter- viewed by Mayor Selfridge, J. West and J. King. J. King informed the Board Lieutenant Lantz has been released by his physician and is able to return to work an Tuesday, March 22, 1983, at full capacity. He will return to his regular duty as assigned by his physician, although he will be on the day shift for 30 days. PLAIN~'IELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting March 21, 1983 Page three. C. Smith reported, in L. Robinson"s absence, that there was a storm sewer break on Meadow Lane in Whispering Creek Subdivision. Holders under the street sunk down and broke the lines.. Also, the manholes are about 2" too high and are sometimes hit by snowplows. The Board directed J. West to invoice Contractor(Bada) for storm sewer repairs. C. Smith made a motion to approve sending. Harry Countryman to the Annual Conference of Illinois Association of Water Pollution Control. Operators, April 18 -- 20 in Springfield, at the cost of $317..OD. Seconded by G. Ansley. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye, 4 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. R. Allshouse, Resident Engineer, reported to the Board the James Street Project will start April 4 at Plaza Drive and go north to Lockport Street. The Project will last approximately three months. There was much discussion on the Agreement with the Fire Protection District to con- tract the services of the Plainfield Emergency Services and Disaster Agency in pro- viding ambulance service. ~7. King questioned who determines the salary of the ambu- lance crew? J. Watson stated that the ESDA Board determines salaries and the budget will now be sent to the Fire District Board. ~T. Watson stated the Fire Protection District's approval is pending on the approval of the Village. The ESDA contract runs Qut the end of March.. D, Lambert made a motion to approve the .Ambulance Agreement with the Fire Protection District. Seconded by G. Ansley. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; Ansley, aye; King, nay; Smith, nay; Mayor Selfridge, aye. 3 ayes, 2 nays. Motion declared carried. Resident Mary Latta informed the Board how pleased she was on the response of the pub- lic on fingerprinting of the children in our area. Reiident Walter Sharp commended the Board for their cooperation with Plainfield Vest IT. Adjourned to Executive Session at 8:5D p.m, P Vera .7. Krnac illage lerk r: