HomeMy Public PortalAbout10.20.86 VB MinutesPLATNEIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
D~TEC Qc~vbex 20, 186
~T-: Village Hall
MEMBERS OE BOARD PRESENT; Mayor Latta, K. Callahan, J. Dement,
J. Bootz, W. Sharp, J. Peterson,
D. Gullicksen was absent
OTHERS PRESENT: M. Pusinelli, village Administrator
v. Krnac, Village Clerk
J. Harvey, Attorney
Chief Sennett
At 730 p.m., Mayox Latta opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag.
Ro11 call was taken, D, Gullicksen was absent.
Mayor Latta explained to the audience, the Board has anew agenda format
tonight.
W. Sharp moved to approve the New/Old Business Section of the Agenda.
Seconded'by J. Bootz. voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Mayor Latta read the Consent Agenda, (a) through (g) (DEFERRED) (h)
Letter - Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Dive (APPROVED).
J. Dement moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by K. Callahan.
Voice vote. 5 yes:, 0 no. Motion carried.
Mayox Latta directed the Clerk to send a letter of approval to the
Knights of Columbus.
NEW BUSINESS
Administrator Pusinelli. stated the village has used the services of Genie
Temporary Service of Joliet for Village Office Clerk~Typist. The village
has been paying a total of $7.00 per hour since October, 19$5. A total
of $37,200.00 has been budgeted in Administration Department Account
No. 01-04-104. Included in this amount a total of $10,400.00 has been
allocated far a "full-time clerk", at $5.00/hour by 2080 hours. All
Board members received a copy of the "Clerk-Typist" fob description.
The staff recommends that it be allowed to advertise, interview and recommend
for hiring a Clerk~Typist.
J. Bootz moved to allow Administrator Pusinelli. to advertise for "Clerk
Typists' as described in the joh description. Seconded by W. Sharp. Voice
vote, 5 yes, A no. 'Motion carried.
PLATNETELD VTLLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
October 20, 1986
Page Two
Administrator ~usnell gave a report for Trustee Gullicksen, in his absence,
funds of $17,900.00 has been allocated for a Part-Time Planner and other
related activities. A11 Board Members received a fob description for a
Part-Time Planner. Tt is recommended the village direct the staff to
advertise for the position of Part'-Time Planner. This person would
perform the duties as authorized in the fob description.
W. Sharp moved to direct the staff to advertise for a PartWTime Planner,
as in the job description. Seconded by K. Callanan. Vote by roll call.
Callanan, yes; Aement, yes; Bootz, yes; Sharp, yes; Peterson, yes. 5 yes,
0 no. Motion carried.
K. Callanan moved tv adopt Resalution No. 867 Creating Class "R" Liquor
License far the Plainfield Pine Protection District fvr November 8, 19$6.
Seconded by W. Sharp. Vote by roll call. Callanan, yes; Dement, yes;
Bootz, yes; Sharp, yes;.Peterson, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
K. Callanan moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1119 Parking Is Prohibited On
The South. Side Of Ottawa Street Prom A Paxnt 886 feet East of Dillman
Street To A Point That Is 1154 Feet East Of Dillman Street (Ottawa Street
Park). Seconded by d. Dement. vote by roll call. Callanan, yes; Dement,
yes; Bootz, yes; Sharp, yes; Peterson, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
K. Callanan reported the Village Board has requested No Parking signs be
placed as per Ordinance No. 1119; the Street Department tv paint a cross
walk area on Ottawa Street within the proposed new stairway area; the
Village to erect two (2) pedestrian crossing signs with wording under
said sign "Xeld to Pedestrians". These signs should lie placed dust east
and west of proposed crosswalk, sa as tv alert motorists to this new
crosswalk area; the Village to authorize the placement of either
hot-mix or cold-patch along the roadway in front of stairs, as to prevent
erosion or water problems. The Township Park District has stated they
will complete their portion of the project by April/May 1987 baseball
season, and it is requested that the Village arrange its schedule to
meet this project deadline.
W. Sharp stated the Street Department will try to meet the deadline far
painting the crosswalk and the hat/cold patch, weather permitting.
W• Sharp reported vn Planning Case ~~151~9586V - Steve Svornik, 910 Penn
Road; requesting a sideyard variation of 12 feet with a minimum sideyard
of 6 feet on each side. Petitioner requested a sideyard variance to
allow construction of a 2-unit Duplex on the property at 910 Fenn Road.
He stated the church owns the property behind his, which is vacant, and
behind that is the DuPage River. He feels the property behind his would
not be developed because it is in a flood plain.. Petitioner has letter
from Eeiling Consultants stating his property is not in flood plain.
• PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
October 20, 1986
Page Three
Because of the narrow lat, petitioner wants to construct building with
parking in front. He would not have anything behind the building, it
would all Be grass. Petitioner stated he took this plan from a book
and would not want to draw up new plans. Petitioner was asked if he had any
other plans. He stated his other option would Be a 4-unit townhouse
which would fit within the guidelines. Then it would be $ cars which would
fit but it would lie tight. The Board Stated that when they grant variances
from our regulations there has to. Be extenuating circumstances or hardship
to grant the variance. Petitioner was asked if he would like to come back
with. a modified plan. 'He said he would not. By a vote of 3-2, the Zoning
Board of Appeals recommends that the Village Board of Trustees deny the
request for sdeyard'variance.
W. Sharp stated it appears there is no hardship in the case to cause
the necessity for the Variance, he has alternated plans, the property is
not useless if he doesn't construct this two (2) un3~t on it. K. Callanan
stated the property is difficult to sell Because of the narrow lat. She
stated Because she lives next door, she would prefer a two (2) unit with
enclosed parTcng rathex than a four (4) unit crammed on that lot with
eight (8) cars. Mayor Latta stated at the Plan Commission Meeting, this
gentleman was unwilling to look at other house plans. There are possibly
two (2) other plans that fit an this property. K. Callanan stated due
to the narrow lot, it is hard to build on. J. Bootz stated he does not
see any extenuating circumstances. When someone purchases property, they
sli.auld have some a~dea what they want to do with the property. After much
discussion ~-
W. Sharp moved to concurs with the Zon,~°ng Board of Appeals to deny the
request fox sideyard 'va7ration for Case ~6151~9586V S'te've Svornik for
property at 910 Penn Road. Seconded lay J. Bootz. 'Vote By roll call.
Ca1lax~an, no; Dement, yes; Bvotz, yes; Sharp, yes; Peterson, yes. 4 yes,
1 no. Motion carried.
Chief Bennett reported the "Trick or Treat" hours for Halloween. are
scheduled for ~ri:day, October 81, 1986 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
J. Dement read a lettex from Plainfield Commerce Association requesting
permission to hang Holiday Fest Banners on the 'Village owned poles
Cin the downtown area). They would plan, to install around Thanksgiving
if approvedR J. Dement stated in his opinion, the banners we have axe an
asset to the downtown area and he would like to see the new Holiday Fest
banners put up also, With no objections, Mayor Latta directed the Clerk to
write a letter of approval to Plainfield Commerce Association.
OLB BUSINESS
,7. Bovtz moved to acknowledge receipt of the Admi:ni.strative Review of
Munic.pa.l Operati:,ons Plainfield, Illinois By 'l~esvurce Management. .Seconded
By ,l. Dement. 'Voice vote. 5 yes, O no. Motion carried.
PLATNFTELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
October 20, 1986
Page Four
.T. Dement moved to direct the staff to compile a resolution to adopt
Personnel Rules and 'Pegulations, Seconded by J. Bootz, Voice vote.
S yes, 0 no. 2~otian carried.
W. Sharp moved tv pay the invoices for October 1st through .15, 1986.
'Vote by roll call.. Cal7,anan, yes; Dement, yes; Bootz, yes; Sharp, yes;
Peterson, yes. S yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
J. Dement reported the staff has done an excellant job on the street
repairs of catch basins and grading on Center Street.. The neighbors
appreciated the prompt. action.
J. Peterson reported Timarie Maske has satisfactorily completed the
course of instruct~:on in Illinois Law Enforcement Telecommunicator
Training School and a certificate has been awarded to her.
J. Peterson'ntoved to place Timarie'Maske's certificate into her personnel
file. Seconded by J. Bootz. 'Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
W. Sharp moved to revise oux request for signs from last meeting, increasing
the number that we will advertise for bids to 71 signs and 52 Street Name
signs. Seconded by J. Dement. Voice. vote. 5 yes, 0 no. 'Motion carried.
M. Pusinel,l reported be is meeting this evening with a resident of
Pheasant Chase on the Mallard Drive project,
Attorney Harvey repgxted we are acknowledging receipt of the correspondence
from the Clerks Office thaC the final payment regarding the Whispering
Creek final payment was received on October 1, 1986. This Brings all
payments to a total of $80,p00.00 which was the total settlement agreed
upon, This resolves a long standing issue, takes care of litigation that
dates back to 1983 and resolves the Whispering Creek issue once and for
a11. The present Board of Trustees should lie commended because this was
a very difficult situation and. I think the settlement was in the best
interest to the ~7llage and all parties involved. This should close the
file,
Mayox Latta stated the Workshop fox Octolier 27th should be a meeting with
the Planner, Steve ~'Ianz~ng, on the Boundary Agreement wzth Naperville and
the Sign Ordinance.
J. Peterson moved to adjourn. Seconded by W. Sharp, 'Voice vote. S yes,
0 no. ~'Iotion carried.
7:58 p.~n,
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