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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 • Trustee -- Joseph Boota Timothy Hareld Dale W. Gullicksen Karen Anne Callanan Charles H. Smith Charles Smith James Chobar Joseph M. Jania 512 453 1 1 789 583 553 647 636 2 3 l 2 . PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting April 15, 1985 Page two 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. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting April 15, 1985 Page three 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 Page four 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. • PLAINEIELD VILLAGE BOARLJ OE TRUSTEES Regular Meeting April 15, 1985 Page five 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. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BpARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting April 15, 1985 Page six 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 •