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Home My Public Portal About09.07.82 VB MinutesVillage Board of Trustees Regular Meeting • DATE; September 7, 1982 AT: Village Hall MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRESENT: President Selfridge, D. Zambert, L. Robinson, G. Ansley, J. King, C. Smith, J. Graham. OTHERS PRESENT: J. West, Village Administrator, V. Krnac, Village Clerk. Mayor Selfridge called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the pledge to the flag. G. Ansley made a motion to approve agenda as written. Seconded by J. King. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; Robinson, aye; Ansley, ayes King, aye; Smith, aye; Graham, aye. 6 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. C. Smith made a motion to approve the munutes of August 2 and August 16, 1982. Seconded by D. Lambert. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; Robinson, aye; Ansley, aye; King, pass;' Smith, aye; Graham, aye. 5 ayes, 1 pass. Motion declared carried. Mayor Selfridge reminded the Board of the Illinois Municipal League Convention October 1 through October ~, 1982 at Conrad Hilton, Chicago, Illinois. Mayor Selfridge read a letter from the Village of Channahon, Mayor Steve Rittof, soliciting the Village of Plainfield to help in their vigorous fight opposing the pro- posed Toxic Waste Site to be located on Hillsdale and Vetter Roads in will County, Channahon Township. J. Graham suggested a letter should be written to Channahon showing our opposition to a Toxic Waste Site in any area in Will County, The Board was in full agreement. Mayor Selfridge read several letters of commendations from Village residents for Police Officers in the line of duty. L. Robinson gave a report on the status of Flood Plan Ordinance. It should be ready within the next two meetings. J. West gave a report on the Norman Drain status. After talking to gentlemen from EPA on the landfill in Marybrook Subdivision, our only recourse is to write a letter to the owner and a copy of the letter sent to the EPA of the possibility of any future danger. Then we are on record, of notifying the home owner & copy to EPA of the possible danger. J. West gave a report on the three way s Plaza Drive/School enterance.- If we can in the current project it will.be to our not approve a stop light at F1aza/Il. 59 installed under Route 59 and if the time is there. top signs at Plaza/James Streets & get these signs approved by the State advantage, financially. The State did due to the vehicle count. Conduit was comes to put in the stop lights the wiring C. Smith reported sidewalks adjacent to State highways requires 5" depth sidewalks, the Village requires 4" depth. There are 46 slabs on Lockport Street from 59 tc Main Street.that are under the jurisdiction of State. Plainfield Village Board September 7.,. 1982 Page 2 C. Smith made a motion to pay Henry Concrete an additional $184.00 to add one inch to depth of 46 slabs of sidewalk on Lockport Street, they will be 5" thick. Seconded by ;7. King. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; Robinson, aye; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye; Graham, aye. 6 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. C. Smith made a motion to pay $.20 per mile, mileage allowance to Roger A1lshouse far Resident Engineer for the duration of hid employment. Seconded by J. King. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; Robinson, aye; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye; Graham, aye. 6 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. Mayor Selfridge reported there are shrubs sticking out on the .sidewalk at the cornor of Oak and Illinois Streets and A. Baish said the bushes are being trimmed at Mrs. Van Horn's property. C. Smith repotted on Plaza Drive, as soon as the the is laid across Route 59, the storm sewer will be in operation. The sewer lines should be completed by this weekend. J. West gave Mayor Selfridge a Joint Agreement between the State & Village on Phase II of Plaza/ James Street Project fnr his signature. No construction until after April 1, 1983. G. Ansley made a motion to authorize Mayor Selfridge to sign Construction Agreement Phase IT of .James/Plaza Project so the Village can put it cut for bids possibly in 1V'ovember. Seconded by D, Lambert. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; Robinson, aye; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye; Graham, aye. 6 ayes no nays. Moticn declared carried. L. Robinson made a motion to enter into a contract with Harco Corporation for inspections of 750,000 gallon Water Tower on 143rd Street @ $590.00 per year. Seconded by G. Ansley. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; Robinson, aye; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye; Graham, aye. 6 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. L. Robinson reported .to the Board the Sewer Plant is in need of three screen doors for ventilation. Barney Aluminum Specialist gave an estimate of $600.00 for screen doers .including installation. D. Lambert suggested another estimate be brought to the next meeting. L. Robinson requested the Board allow time at beginning of the Study Session, September 27th for a representative from Layne Western to explain what is happening to Well #4, L. Robinson said the well was pulled 7 years ago and lowered 2 years ago. D, Lambert gave a report on the need for lighting in the parking lot at rear of the Village Hall. At the close of the meeting John Watson will give a demonstration in the parking lot with the ESDA light plant truck to show the advantage of lights in the parking lot. G. Ansley made a motion to approve Resolution far signatures for investment purposes, authorizing treasurer or Village Adminstrator to sign any necessary paper work. Seconded by Smith. Vote by roll call, Lambert, aye; Robinson, aye; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye; Graham, aye. 6 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. Plainfield Villa e Berard September 7, 1982 Page 3 Na questions on Treasurer's Report. G. Ansley reported he had a meeting with June Harney's attorney from Downers Grove, to discuss an easement on Mr. xarney's property. Some years ago Village water lines were put in on Ms. xarney's property in error. We need this easement in case sometime in the future the Village has trouble with our water lines. This is a narrow stip of land along River Road. Tn exchange the Village would give her a free water and sewer tap-on (this is strickly a hook on), if or when available. G. Ansley would like to make this a motion. Seconded by J. King. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; Robinson, aye; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye; Graham, aye. 6 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. G. Ansley made a motion to negotiate a loan of 100,000.00 with the difference up to a maximum of 8 to 10 years with a pre-payment clause. Right now it will be for the General Fund alone. Seconded by J. Graham. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; Robinson, aye; Ansley, aye; King, aye; Smith, aye; Graham, aye. 6 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. G. Ansley reminded Board of the Work Shop, September 27th on Employees handbook. The Mayor suggested each Board Member review the honing Ordinance (draft). J. Watson reminded the Berard of the meeting at the Fire Barn Wednesday, September 8th at 7:00 p.m. on Ambulance Tax Referendum. D. Lambert reported there is a discussion on purchasing a recording device for dispatching. J. West gave a report on 'the Wanderer property. xe received correspondence from Mr. Wanderer, he does intend on doing demolition of the buildings some time in the very near future. J. West reported the punch list we have on Pheasant Chase is the latest one and nothing has been done. Also the weeds were out of control, the Village has had them cut and are billing First Federal of Chicago for weed removal with penalties in accordance with our ordinance. We also have had a inquiry from a concerned citizen, George Austin who reported he is a property owner in Pheasant Chase and he understands First Federal was taken over by the Federal Government, contact Mr. Fitzmorse. C. Smith suggested tp the Board we should decide if we are going to have Cable T.V. or are we not. Mayor Selfridge suggested the Enterprise run another survey to show the Board a direction. On motion meeting adjourned 8:50.p.m. Vera J. Krn , Vil ge Clerk