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Home My Public Portal About02.20.84 VB MinutesPLATNFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting DATE: February 20, 1984 AT: Village Hall MEMBERS OF BOARD PRESENT: Mayor Selfridge, D. T,arnbert, J. King, G. Ansley, W. Sharp, J. Dement, M. Latta OTHERS PRESENT: Village Administrator - J. West, Village Clerk - V. Krnac, Attorney - J. Harvey, Captain Lantz, R. A1lshouse, R. Miller. Mayor Selfridge opened the meeting at 7:30 P.M. with the pledge to the flag. G. Ansley made a motion to approve the agenda with the addition of Executive Session an Village assets requested by J. Dement and for potential litigation requested ,by W. Sharp not to reconvene. Seconded by J. King. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; King, aye; Ansley, aye; Sharp, aye; Dement, aye; Latta, aye. 6 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. Mayor Selfridge read a letter from Julius Wile and Sons, Gerald Cauley extending their sincere thanks to the Police Department for their cooperation and immediate response to the recent problems they encountered (1-25-84).' Mayor Selfridge commended the Police Department for their fine job. Mayor Selfridge read a letter from "XOU MAGAZINE" _ WMAQ-TV5, looking for "unique and unusual" story leads for their program from Chicago's suburbs. They would Tike to be notified of an interesting personality or organization in our community planning an unusual event. M. Latta reported she did not have the "Child Passenger Protection" ordinance completed due to the inability to obtain a copy of the State law on this subject. M. Latta introduced Mr. Edmund Fus and Mr. Mark Snider, representing White Hen Fantry/Jewel Companies, Inc. They explained their desire to re-zone 307 Main Street from Residence A to B-3, developing 2,400 square feet into a convenience food store. Attorney Harvey stated Ordinance #711 would have to be amended, Section 1 (states): At.no time shall there be constructed or operated at any intersection of two or more streets, any more than two (.2) commercial establishments having drive-in facilities either for servicing of customers or of vehicles or for parking of vehicles. After much discussion, the Board agreed this should be looked into further. M. Latta made a motion to discuss Ordinance #711 at the Work Shop on Monday, February 27, 1984, as to the intent of Board. Seconded by J. Dement. M. Latta rescinded her motion, attorney stated the motion was not needed. D. Lambert made a motion to rescind a motion that was made 11/21/83, seconded by J. King, entering into a contract with North East Multi-Regional Training for Police Officers. Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; King, aye; Ansley, aye; Sharp, aye; Dement, aye; Latta, aye. 6 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. r~ ~J PLATNFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting February 20, 1984 Page two J. King read a letter of resignation from Gerald Weller. J. King made a motion to accept the resignation of Gerald Weller effective date, February 24, 1984, Seconded by G. Ansley.. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; King, aye; Ansley, aye; Sharp, aye; Dement, aye; Latta, aye. 6 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. J. King stated all Board Members received a Status Report and a Current Roster for ESDA, ~T. King made a motion to acknowledge receipt of application of Gerald Keyser for dispatcher in Communications. Seconded by D. Lambert. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; King, aye; Ansley, aye; Sharp, aye; Dement, aye; Latta, aye. 6 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. W. Sharp presented a draft of a letter written to Sigmund Ziejewski, District Engineer, T.D.O.T. reference - FA Route 108 (IL.Rt 59), Section -- 14W-N (82) Will County, written by R, A1lshouse for W. Sharp. The Board directed the letter be sent with no additions or corrections. W. Sharp stated the Rt 59 &'126 intersection has been investigated by Captain Lantz. Captain Lantz reported, after checking the intersection for several days,' his conclusion was; to allow left turns, center lane on Route 59 going north, could turn left or go straight north and right lane would turn right only, but remove "No left turn" sign and rescind from Qrdinance. W. Sharp made a motion to rescind that portion from Ordinance #981 that has to do with no left turns from Rt 59 to 126 north-bound. After some discussion, the motion was with drawn and W. Sharp will return next Board Meeting with some response from T.D,O.T. on right turn only. J. Dement stated we are. still investigating repairs on the 750,000 gallon pump. J. Dement reported on Facility Plan, that he has had correspondence with Charles Van Valkenburg, I.E.P.A, requesting a time when we will complete this facility. Are we going to go with a 15,000 or 10,000 population plan? ,7. Dement made a motion to finalize the Facility Plan using step Item B at a cost of $850.00. Seconded by D. Lambert. Vote by roll call. Lambert, aye; King, aye; Ansley, aye; Sharp, aye; Dement, aye; Latta, aye. 6 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried. G. Ansley introduced Mr. D, R. Slinkard, Community Relations Manager, Illinois Bell. Mr, Slinkard explained the Illinois Bell Interim Agreement provides franchise compensation to the Village. - The Village will receive a monthly payment from Illinois Be11 of 17.36 cents per line or the value of the December 1983 Franchise, whichever is greater. PLAINFIELD V2LLAGE BOARD QF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting February 20, 1984 Page three - The most recent line count for Plainfield is 1,881. - The Village receives compensation on two (2) coin telephones, 436-9319 (Village Hall Lobby) and 436-9380 (Corner of Lockport and Des Plaines Streets). Mr. Slinkard stated he is leaving a sample amendment to our agreement with Illinois Bell which would be for a 2 year period at a higher level - January 1984 to January 1986. After much discussion G. Ansley stated if we are going to pass this amendment, it should be done by April 1, 1984. W. Sharp stated he and J. West met with I.D.O.T., Department of Water Resources and they will get back to the Village on information an some of our Flood Plains in the Village. W. Sharp stated he is going to Springfield, Illinois, Wednesday, February 22, 1984 and meet with Representative Dennis Hassert and I.D.O.T. in reference to Route 59 By-Pass and will return. to the Board with the results of the meeting. ~ rJ. West requested direction from the Board on the Grant for Van Dyke .Road. The Board directed J. west to continue working for Grant. Also the Village ..(should negotiate with the Township for repairs on Van Dyke Road. ~~.,',"_ ~5~ W. Sharp stated we need an ordinance to limit load limit on Van Dyke Road ~ ~ ~ to 7 ~°."s'Mayor Selfridge directed M. Latta to compile an ordinance ~ ~ limiting loads to 7,000 lbs. on Van Dyke Road far next meeting - March 5, 1984. Mayor Selfridge and W. Sharp stated they have visited the Street Department garage. The men from .the Street and Water & Sewer Departments have done an excellent job insulating the building and installing an auto repair pit. G. Ansley commented, we have a very efficient group of employees. G, Ansley made a motion to acknowledge receipt of Treasurer's Report. Seconded by D. Lambert. Vate by roll call. Lambert, aye; Kinq, aye; Ansley, ape; Sharp, aye; Dement', aye; Latta, aye. 6 ayes, no nays. Motion declared .carried. On motion, meeting adjourned at 8:38 P.M. to Executive Session, not to reconvene. Vera J. Krna Vil ag Clerk r~