HomeMy Public PortalAbout04.15.85 VB MinutesPLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF 'TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
• DATE; April 15, 1985 AT: Village Hall
MEMBERS OF BOARD PRESENT: Mayor Selfridge, ~7. Dement, G. Ansley,
M. Latta, W. Sharp.
D. Lambert and J. King were absent.
OTHERS PRESENT: Village Administrator - J. West
village Clerk - V. Krnac
Attorney J. Harvey, Captain Lantz,
H. Countryman, ki. Miller.
Mayer Selfridge opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m, with the pledge to the flag.
Ra1l call was taken.
W. Sharp made a motion to acknowledge receipt of the donation fram
Mayor Selfridge of an autumn scene painted by his wife Geri and the picture
of the Vil7.age Hall to the Village Clerk's Office, but in the event these
pictures are no longer wanted by the Clerk's Office they should be given
back to the Selfridge family. Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll ca1.1.
Dement, aye; Ansley, aye; Latta, aye; Sharp, aye. 4 ayes, no nays.
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Selfridge directed the Village Clerk to read the canvass of the votes
far April 2, 1985 election.
DATEe April 8, 1985 AT: Village Hall
CANVASS BOARD: Mayor Richard J. Selfridge
Village Clerk,. Vera Krnac
Trustee, James King.
At 8:00 a.m. the Canvass Board canvassed the votes for the April 2, 1985
election results for the Village of Plainfield: and the McClester/Nimmons Free
Public Library.
Village of Plainfield: President -- Mary T. Latta
George D. Ansley
Ralph Bada
Richard Rook
Village Clerk - Vera Krnac
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Trustee -- Joseph Boota
Timothy Hareld
Dale W. Gullicksen
Karen Anne Callanan
Charles H. Smith
Charles Smith
James Chobar
Joseph M. Jania
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Regular Meeting
April 15, 1985
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McClester/Nimmons Free Public Librar
Library Director -Janet Anderson 726
Daryl Keene 554
The Canvass Board agreed the vote count was correct and signed the
Abstracts. The Village Clerk will send copies of the Abstract to the
State Board of Elections and the County Clerk.
8:15 a.m.
Vera Krnac, Village Clerk
W. Sharp made a motion to acknowledge receipt of the Canvassing Board
findings and declare them valid. Seconded by J. Dement.' Vote by roll call,
Dement, aye; Ansley, aye; Latta, aye; Sharp, aye. 4 ayes, no nays. Motion
declared carried.
Mayor Selfridge presented George Ansley with a plaque of appreciation. for
his service as a Village Trustee from 1969-1985. Signed Village Board of
Trustees and Village Employees. Mayor Selfridge personally thanked George
for his dedicated work on the Board in good times and bad.
Mayor Selfridge stated it has been an honor and a privilege to serve as a
Trustee and Mayor for the Village, My family and I would like to thank
everyone for the support for my 28 years in office. r wish the Board well and
Mrs. Latta, I wish you all the success in the world, ~ would like to thank
the employees for all the support they have given and to our Village Clerk
who has been a dedicated employee for all these years. Last but not least,
thank you to our Village Administrator for his dedication and hard work and
T hope the new Board will work with him and give him the chance to show you
what he has done for me and the Village in the past few years, No one-realizes
the thousands of dollars he has saved the Village, Jim, T'd like to say
thank you.
Mayor Selfridge gave the Oath of Office to the Village Clerk, Vera Krnac.
Village Clerk, Vera Krnac gave the Oath of Office to the newly elected
Village President,. Mary T, Latta.
Village Clerk, Vera Krnac gave the Oath of Office to the three (3) newly
elected Trustees. Dale W. Gullicksen, Joseph W. Bootz and Karen Anne Callanan.
Dale W. Gullicksen thanked everyone who supported him in the election and
he will do the job to the best of his ability.
Joseph W. Bootz thanked everyone and he is anxious to do the best he can for
the Village.
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Regular Meeting
April 15, 1985
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Karen Anne Callanan thanked everyone and she stated she will learn the
job and do her best to serve the Village.
Mayor Latta welcomed the new Trustees aboard and with the support of the
employees, trustees, and the residents of the community, I should be able
to do a pretty good job.
NEW BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Latta, J. Dement,. W. Sharp,
D. Gullicksen, K. Callanan, J. Bootz.
J. Dement made a motion to approve the agenda with the addition of filling
the Trustee vacancy requested by J. Dement; the appointments of various
committees, requested by W. Sharp; an Executive Session an personnel not
to reconvene. Seconded. by D. Gullicksen.' Vote by roll call. Dement, aye;
Sharp, aye; Gullicksen, aye; Callanan, aye; Bootz, aye. 5 ayes, no nays.
Motion declared carried.
W. Sharp made a motion to approve Resolution No. 841 - Election To Receive
Interest Earned On Collected But Undistributed Taxes (Re: Public Act
83-1431 Effective September 16, 1984.) Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by
roll call. Dement., aye; Sharp, aye; Gullicksen, aye; Callanan, aye; Bootz,
aye. 5 ayes, no .nays. Motion declared carried.
Mayor Latta announced the Will County Municipal League will be holding a
dinner meeting at Syl"s Restaurant Thursday, April 18th.. Anyone on the
Board who would like to attend, contact the Clerk to make reservations.
Mary Latta reported the:-I.llindis Municipal Leag'u~.wi11:'.hold a.1~Tewly Elected
Offiaials Conference, May 31st and June 1st in Springfield, Illinois and
June 7th and 8th in Arlington Heights.
J, Dement reported he would like to fill the Trustee vacancy as soon as
possible and he feels it should be filled with a responsible person with
experience, and someone from Pheasant Chase because all other areas of the
Village are already represented.. J. Dement nominated Joe Jania to fill the
two (2) year term of Trustee on the Board. Seconded by D. Gullicksen.
W. Sharp stated he feels Tim Hareld should be considered for the position,
because he took the time and effort to run for the office. W. Sharp
nominated Tim Hareld as a potential candidate. Seconded by J. Bootz.
J. Dement made a motion to accept nominations to fill the two year term of
Trustee. Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Two nominations before the Board:
,Toe Jania nominated by J. Dement
Tim Hareld nominated by W. Sharp
J. Dement made a motion to close the nominations. Seconded by W. Sharp.
Vote by roll call. (The President and each Trustee shall have one vote
for his/her choice).
PLAINFTELD VILLAGE BOARb OF TRUSTEES
. Regular Meeting
April l5, 1985
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Dement votes for Joe Jania
Sharp votes for Tim Hareld
Gullicksen votes for Joe Jania
Callanan votes for Joe Jania
Bootz votes for Tim Hareld
Mayor Latta votes for Tim Hareld
3 votes for Joe Jania, 3 votes for Tim Hareld. Due to lack of a majority
position is not filled.
Mayor Latta asked if any Board member had any objection to putting something
in the newspaper for anyone interested to leave their name anal address
with the Village Clerk. J. Dement questioned what are you looking for,
we have a qualified candidate,. what more do we need, this Board has enough
activity to do without soliciting for candidates. Mayor Latta stated she
understands that. J. Dement questioned how long is this going on, I've
made a motion, Walt has made a motion., Mayor Latta questioned, are you willing
to change. your vote. J. Dement answered no, are you. Mayor Latta answered no.
W. Sharp stated he feels we should haue a notice in the paper and if anyone
is interested bring the name to the May 6th meeting. J. Dement stated
• he does not agree to putting an ad in the newspaper. W. Sharp. stated
Tim did take the time to run, Joe did not even though he has some experience.
J. Dement stated the people spoke, they did not want this individual.
• Joe Jania has Board experience. Mayor Latta questioned the Board for any
other candidates. D. Gullicksen stated he is supporting ,7oe Jania who comes
from an area that needs representation, he's well qualified. Attorney Harvey
stated the Board may move on to other business.
Mayor Latta made the appointments of Committee:
Planning - Dale Gullicksen
Ordinances & Licensing - Karen Callanan
Police & Communications - (To be filled at later date)
Streets & Sidewalks - Walt Sharp
Cable T.V. - Walt Sharp/Jeff Dement
Water & Sewer - Jeff Dement
Buildings & Grounds - Jeff Dement
Finance - Joseph Bootz, Chairman
W. Sharp
Administration & Personnel - Joseph Bootz
Development _ Gullicksen, Chairman
Walt Sharp
Plainfield Pest - Karen Callanan
Seniors/Meals on Wheels -~ Karen Callanan
Mayor Latta stated we have a letter from John Foens in reference to 'security
for Plainfield Vest '85. J. West requested this letter be tabled until
the next meeting.
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Regular Meeting
April 15, 1985
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K. Callanan read a letter from Electrical Inspector, Donald Schmitz,
stating he will be on vacation from 4/19/85 through 5/5/85 and if an
electrical inspector is needed, please arrange to appoint one. Mayor Latta
questioned Attorney Harvey, is it necessary to appoint one and the
attorney stated he will be gone only a short period of time, he did not
think it was necessary. J. Dement suggested in the future we should arrange
a backup.
K. Callanan made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1085 making an amendment
to Ordinance No. 674 by adding to B-3 district in Section 6-17 -Veterinary
Clinics. Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll call. Dement, aye;
Sharp, aye; Gullicksen, aye; Callanan, aye; Bootz, aye. 5 ayes, no nays.
Mahon declared carried.
K. Callanan made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1086 which would allow
a height variation on Go Tane (Arco) Service Station sign. Seconded by
W. Sharp. Vote by roll call. Dement, aye. Sharp, aye; Gullicksen, aye;
Callanan, aye; Bootz, aye. 5 ayes, no nays. Mohan declared carried.
W. Sharp made a motion to accept the resignation of Michael Chaplin as a
Police Officer, Seconded by J. Bootz. .Vote by roll call, Dement, aye;
Sharp, aye; Gullicksen, aye; .Callanan, aye; Bootz, aye. 5 ayes, no nays.
Motion declared carried.
W. Sharp passed a list of Street priorities for the summer of 1985.
W. Sharp made a motion to .issue a purchase order in the amount of $416.00
engineering fee far Hamilton Engineering/John Djerf (not to exceed 8 hours)
to consult with Ron Miller on the list of street priorities. for repairs
and will come back to the Board with the results. Seconded by J. Bootz.
Vote by roll call. Dement, aye; Sharp, aye; Gullicksen, aye; Callanan, aye;
Bootz,'. ay~_; 5 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried.
W. Sharp reported the street on Indian Boundary Road south of Bryant's
building at the dip, .the road is in serious condition. Ron Miller explained
a special type of drain for that area, Heintz Bros. could do the work at
an approximate cost of $3,100.00. D. Gullicksen inquired if we should
get permission to do this work - reference the lawsuit? Attorney Harvey
stated we should send a letter for approval in this area also, to protect
ourselves. W. Sharp will check into Indian Boundary Road, is it part of
Whispering Creek, he will get back to the Board.
J. Dement reported we would like to hire a grass cutter on a part-time basis.
J, Dement reported on the Eastern Avenue project, we are looking into new
procedures of file grouting to get rid of the infiltration, we must do more
. research on this project.
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Regular Meeting
April 15, 1985
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J. Dement reported we are working on getting new signs for entrance to
the Village.
Mayor Latta questioned the Attorney if the confirmation from the auditors
Sikich, Gardner Co, must be acted on tonight? Attorney stated it can be
tabled for next meeting to enable the Board to review the letter.
W. Sharp reported he and J. West had a meeting with the representatives
from White Hen Pantry on their site plan for their property at IL 59 and
IL 126. Their plans have been referred to our engineers Deuchler Associates for
their approval. After our engineers' approval, White Hen can apply for the
building permit, they must file for a permit from the State 'for the access to
the highways. The zoning will stay Residence A per court decree. J. Dement
stated he hopes their prints are complete and they build what they say the
prints show and that it includes sidewalks. W. Sharp stated the plans
didn't include sidewalks. J. west stated the plans will have to be changed
to include sidewalks, if they are required,. there are sidewalks on the
other three (3) corners. Attorney Harvey stated the ordinance states when a
structure is built sidewalks are required. W. Sharp stated the engineers
are checking into the most feasible way for water drain-off and the
. engineers' fee will be paid by White Hen.
Mayor Latta stated she would like to thank everyone for this first meeting.
w. Sharp made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session, not to reconvene.
Seconded by D. Gullzcksen. Vote by roll call. Dement, aye; Sharp, aye;
Gullicksen, aye; Callahan, aye; Bootz, aye. 5 ayes, no nays. Motion declared
carried.
8:50 p.m.
Vera Krnac - Vil age Clerk
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