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PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
DATE: February 6, 19$4 AT: Village Hall
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRESENT: Mayor Selfridge, G. Ansley, J. Dement, D. Lambert,
W,'~Sharp, M. Latta. J. King was absent.
QTHERS PRESENT: Village Administrator - J. West, Village Clerk - V.
Krnac, Captain Lantz, Treasurer -- E. Geschke, H.
Countryman, R. Allshouse.
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 an Executive
Session on legal matters, not to reconvene, requested by J. Dement. Seconded by
D. Lambert, Vote by roll call. Ansley, aye; Dement, aye; Lambert, aye; Sharp, aye;
Latta, aye. 5 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried.
G. Ansley made a motion to approve the minutes of January 9 and 16, 1984, Seconded
by J, Dement. Vote by roll call. Ansley, aye; Dement, aye; Lambert, aye;, Sharp,
aye, Latta, aye. 5 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried.
G. Ansley made a motion to approve the current invoices for payment. Seconded by W.
Sharp. Vate by roll call. Ansley, aye; Dement, aye; Lambert, aye; Sharp, aye;
Latta, aye. 5 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried.
Mayor Selfridge read a letter from Nancy Nier, Chairman of the Plainfield Nutrition
Site/Meals-on-Wheels-Advisory Board, requesting Mary Latta as a representative from
the Village Board to Tae placed on their Advisory Board. Mayor Selfridge appointed
Mary Latta and instructed the Clerk to send a letter of the appointment.
Mayor Selfridge read a letter from the Plainfield Lions Club requesting the closing
of Chicago Street between Fox River and DesPlaines Streets for ane day, August 19,
19.84, for the Lions Club Chicken Barbeque. Mayor Selfridge approved the closing and
instructed the Clerk to send a letter of the approval.
Mayor Selfridge read a letter from Terry and Mary Safko, Worldwide Marriage Encounter,
requesting the Mayor to sign a proclamation making February l2, 1984, "World Marriage
Day" in Plainfield. Mayor Selfridge signed the proclamation.
Mayor Selfridge read a letter from Wheatland Township, Jahn Karubas-Supervisor., stat-
ing by the 1982 Will County Natural Resources Element, farms in Wheatland Township
have the highest productivity of the prime farm lands in the U.S.; therefore, they
would like to protect farm, land from destruction thereby preserving our agriculture.
Wheatland Township is within the Plainfield planning jurisdiction, therefore, they
would appreciate our consideration of this matter. Mayor Selfridge turned this
letter over to the Plan Commission.
Mayor Selfridge read a letter from David Barry, President of the Village of Shorewood,
extending an invitation to the Plainfield Village Board to their 1984 Fall Festival,
September 13 through 16,
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Regular Meeting
February 6, 1984
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Mayor Selfridge read a letter from "Little Cities Foundation" requesting permission
to conduct their annual "Illinois Smiles for Little City Days" August LO and 11,
1984. Mayor approved and instructed the Clerk to write a letter of the approval,
Mayor Selfridge introduced Illinois State Representative Dennis Hastert who explained
the three alternatives for Route 30 By-pass to reroute the heavy truck traffic from
going through downtown Plainfield. These were the alternatives drawn up by IDOT:
1, $15 million proposal that would go along Renwick Road with a new bridge being
built over the DuPage River and a new road to continue. until it meets with Route
30 at 126.
2. Route 59 north of Route 126, rebuild the E. J, & E. Railroad bridge to 143rd
Street west to Route 30 at a cost of $2 - 3 million..
3. 1-55 north of Plainfield, construct a cloverleaf at 135th Street west to Route
30 at a cost of $30 - 40 million.
Representative Hastert stated alternative 3 would be a long range proposal and al-
ternative 2 could be the immediate target, but he would da whatever he could with
the Boards' direction. He stated he would need a letter from the Board of their
support and a broad base support from the community. After much more discussion, it
was decided W. Sharp will set up a meeting with 1DOT, Representative Hastert and the
Board as soon as possible.
M. Latta reported the Plan Commission would like the Board to rehire Ann Hintze as a
part-time planner. First ~ to complete the Zoning Ordinance and work with the attor-
ney in completing the draft. Second - to be in attendance at approximately three
meetings; (1) Plan Commission review of the draft, (2) Plan Commission and Village
Board combined meeting, (3) Public Hearing required for the zoning. The two choices
we have for hiring Mrs. Hintze are:
1. $15.00 per hour with the Village paying the taxes (social security and income
taXeS).
2. $25.00 per hour with the Village not responsible for taxes.
G. Ansley made a motion to hire Ann Hintze as a consultant to finish the Zoning Ordi-
nance at $25.00 per hour for approximately 20 hours (Mrs. Hintze will be responsible
far the taxes), which will be charged to Planning. Two separate purchase orders will
be written, one for work with the attorney and one for the meetings. Seconded by M.
Latta. Vote by tall call. Ansley, aye; Dement, aye; Lambert, aye; Sharp, aye; Latta,
aye: 5 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried.
M. Latta made a motion to have the attorney put the Zoning Ordinance into the word
processor with a cost estimate of $200.00 charged to Planning. Seconded by G. Ansley.
Vote by roll call. Ansley, aye; Dement, aye; Lambert, aye; Sharp, aye; Latta, aye.
5 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried.
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February 6, 1984
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D. Lambert read a letter from Father VanDuren and St. Mary's Church to Captain
Lantz and the entire Police Department commending them for the excellent services
rendered during the funeral mass of Warrant Officer Jeffrey C. Schwab.
D. Lambert made a motion to direct M. Latta to write an ordinance for Child Passen-
ger Protection Act and present it to the Board for the next meeting. Seconded by
W. Sharp. Vote by roll call. Ansley, aye; Dement, aye; Lambert, aye; Sharp, aye;
Latta, aye. 5 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried.
D. Lambert read a letter from Plainfield Township in reference to who shall assume
the veterinarian expenses of injured dogs within the Village limits. Their policy
would be:
- If a dog is injured within the Village limits, it shall be the responsibility of
the Village of Plainfield for "veterinarian expenses.
- If a dog is izijured in the Township, it will be the responsibility of the Township
for the veterinarian expenses.
- .The dog warden will make every attempt to identify the owners.
D. Lambert acknowledged receipt of the letter from the Township; the Board will re-
view and consider this policy and make a decision at the next meeting when J. King
(who is absent) has time to review it.
w. Sharp made a motion to pass Resolution 832 for construction on State Highways
(phis is a resolution which is passed every year). Seconded by M. Latta. Vote by
roll call. Ansley, aye; Dement, aye; Lambert, aye; Sharp, aye; Latta, aye. 5 ayes,
no nays. Motion declared carried.
W. Sharp made a motion to acknowledge receipt of a letter from IDOT dated January 18,
1984 referencing intersection Routes 59 and 126. Seconded by G. Ansley. Vote by roll
call. Ansley, aye; Dement,. aye; Lambert, aye; Sharp, aye; Latta, aye. 5 ayes, no
nays. Madan declared carried. W. Sharp and Captain Laxitz will study and give the
Board some input at the next meeting.
W. Sharp reported - We have received two invoices from the engineers - Walter E.
Deuchler Assoc. - $298.8.1 and $58.90 for engineering drawings for Route 59 widening
of which the drawings were rejected by IDOT.
W. Sharp made a motion to direct J. West to contact Deuchler Assoc. to review in-
voices and have a report for the next meeting. Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll
call. Ansley, aye; Dement, aye; Lambert, aye; Sharp, aye; Latta, aye. 5 ayes, no
nays. Motion declared carried.
W. Sharp reported the agreement, resolution and ordinances must be executed as soon
as possible for Route 59 widening.
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W. Sharp made a motion to enter into an agreement with TDOT for Route 59 widening.
Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll call. Ansley, aye; Dement, aye; Lambert, aye;
Sharp, aye; Latta, aye. 5 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried.
W. Sharp made a motion to pass Resolution 833 to appropriate $7,316.88 from MFT funds
for Route 59 improvements (,Exhibit A). Seconded by M. Latta. Vote by roll call.
Ansley, aye; Dement, aye; Lambert, aye; Sharp, aye; Latta, aye. 5 ayes, no naps.
Motion declared carried.
W. Sharp made a motion to pass Ordinance 1060 amending Chapter 9, Article 9, Sections
9-2-21, 9-2-27, 9-2-28, 9-2-54 (Exhibit B). Seconded by D. Lambert. vote by roll
call. Ansley, aye; Dement., aye; Lambert, aye; Sharp, aye; Latta, aye. 5 ayes, no
nays. Motion declared carried.
w. Sharp made a motion to pass Ordinance 1061 prohibiting the discharge of .sanitary
and industrial wastewater into storm sewers (Exhibit C). Seconded by J. Dement.
Vote by roll ca1.1. Ansley, aye; Dement, aye; Lambert, aye; Sharp, aye; Latta, aye.
5 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried.
W. Sharp made a motion to pass Ordinance 1062 regulating encroachment on public
right-a~-ways in, the Village of Plainfield, Section 5: Any person, firm or corpor-
ation violating this ordinance shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00)
nor more than one hundred dollars (.$100.00) for each offense, and a separate offense
shall be deemed committed for each and every day during which a violation continues
or exists (Exhibit D). Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll call. Ansley, aye;
Dement, aye; Lambert, aye; Sharp, aye; Latta, nay. 4 ayes, 1 nay. Motion declared
carried.
W. Sharp stated the Board will review the plans from IDOT at the Study Session
Monday, February 13, 1984 and if the Board approves the plans, they will direct Mayor
Selfridge to sign the plan approval at the next .meeting, Monday, February 20, 1984.
J. Dement introduced a quote for repairs to the pump at the 750,000 gallon tank with
our people doing the labor;
1 - Impeller - $2,156.06
2 - Ring Water Seal - 18.68
1 - Sleeve Shaft - 91.74
l - Key Impeller - 29.38
2 - Gasket, Elbow - 2.68
2 - Gasket, Volute - 1.36
1 - Gasket, Handhole Conversion ~ 2.86
Total each pump - $2,302.76
Machine work (Wearing .rings)
(.$100.00 each.)
TOTAL - $2,500.00
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February 6, 1984
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G. Ansley stated - We would like to know what a new pump would cost with impeller
prices, also cost of installation by a contractor. J. Dement will have prices at
the next meeting.
J. Dement reported - If the Route 59 widening goes,: we are looking at some. updating
on our manholes and valves with a price in the vicinity of $15,000.00.
J. Dement reported - We will cover the last section of the Cable T.V. Ordinance at
the Study Session next Monday night.
J. Dement reported -- The Street Department garage on Mill Street was insulated by
our people and they did an excellent job.
J. Dement reported - We received notice from Ed's Watch Repair that he is not inter-
ested in renewing his lease. We will decide what we are going to do with the build-
ing at the next meeting..
G. Ansley made a motion to concur with the letter from Illinois Bell agreement for
approximately 90 days. Seconded by D. Lambert.. Vote by roll call. Ansley, aye;
Dement, aye; Lambert, aye; Sharp, aye; Latta, aye. 5 ayes, no nays. Motion declared
carried.
G. Ansley made a motion to acknowledge receipt of letter from Vinetta (Lynne) Murray
notifying the Board of an extended leave-of-absence as of March 23, 1984, as she
and her husband plan to visit their daughter in Greece. Seconded by D. Lambert.
Vote by rpll call. Ansley, aye; Dement, aye; Lambert, aye; Sharp, aye; Latta, aye.
5 ayes, no nays. Motion declared carried.
W. Sharp made a motion to acknowledge receipt of letter from .Robert Graham dated
,7anuary 30, 19.84, in regards to Pheasant Chase. Seconded by G. Ansley. Vote by roll
call. Ansley, aye; Dement, aye; Lambert, aye; Sharp, aye; Latta, aye: 5 ayes, no
nays. Motion declared carried.
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 9:33 p.m. to Executive Session not to reconvene.
Vera J. Krnac, Villag Clerk