HomeMy Public PortalAbout03.03.86 VB MinutesPLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
DATE: March 3, 1986
AT: Village Hall
MEMBERS OF BOARD PRESENT: Mayor Latta, W. Sharp, K. Callanan, J. Dement,
J. Peterson, D. Gullicksen, J. Bootz
OTHERS PRESENT: J. West - Village Administrator
V. Krnac - Village Clerk
Attorney J. Harvey
H. Countryman
E. Geschke
At 7:32 p.m. Mayor Latta opened the meeting with the pledge tv the flag,
Ro11 call was taken, all Board members were present.
W. Sharp moved to approve the agenda with the addition of Executive Session
for personnel disciplinary action requested by J. Peterson and for
personnel requested by Mayor Latta not to reconvene. Seconded by J.
Peterson. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
D. Gullicksen moved to approve the minutes of February 3rd and 17, 1986,
with correction of typo 2/17/86, page 2, paragraph 3 - '°601 W. Lockport
St., stating her opposition"; 2/3/86 page 2 "approximately $60,000.00"
(half way down page). Seconded by J. Bootz. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no.
Motion carried.
J. Dement moved to approve February invoices for payment with addition
of $12,630.00 to Heintz Bros. for emergency street repairs in Whispering
Creek and installed catch basin at Pratt and Union; $137,50 charged to
Water/Sewer Dept. in reference to Utility Tax should be charged to
Administration from McKeown Law Firm invoice; the two calls charged to
Police from McKeown Law Firm shall be charged to Police. Seconded by
D. Gullicksen. Vote by roll call. Sharp, yes; Callanan, yes; Dement,
yes; Peterson, yes; Gullicksen, yes; Bootz, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried.
K. Callanan reported she had talked to the Will County Asst. Director
of the Forest Preserve District, Judy Mendelson. This preservation for
Lake Renwick will encompass the South Lake Renwick, not the North.
It will be to create Illinois Nature Preserve. It will be owned by the
County. The funding will be through Federal Grant of 50%, State Grant
of 25% and 25% by Audubon Society. They are requesting an endorsement
from the Village in the requested resolution. It will not cost the
Village any money.
K. Callanan moved to adopt Resolution No. 853 in support of the preservation
of Lake Renwick. Seconded by J. Dement. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried.
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Mayor Latta reported she has received a letter from the Will County
Economic Development Department. They want to put together a picture
map on all the municipalities in will County. They have requested
basic information about our community, also has asked the Village for
a "Logo". K. Callanan stated Michael Lambert drew an artist sketch of
a logo.. Each Board member has received a copy made by the Enterprise.
(Copy attached to minutes).
K. Callanan moved to approve the Basic Information Center and the Lago
for the Pi,ct.ure Map for Will County tourism. Seconded by J. Dement.
Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Mayor Latta reported she had a phone call from Plainfield Fire Dept. to
announce their Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, March 9, 1986.
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~t'~ Mayor La to ~re~a ~sn ed at the next Workshop, March 10th to discuss the
,~~.~ Budget p Levy process, also the procedure in contacting our
~In1 ~~ attorney.
J. Bootz moved to acknowledge receipt of the January Treasurer's Report.
Seconded by K. Callanan. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
J. Bootz stated we had a second proposal at a workshop far our
"Administrative Study", Mr. Kenneth Murray Associated. His proposal
was $7,900.00. The Board had much discussion of Mr. Murray and of
Charles Hale, Resource Management Associates, Frankfort, Illinois,
proposal for $11,500.00 given in 1'ebruary.
J. Bootz moved to engage Resource Managment Associates of Frankfort,
Tllinois to conduct a study of the Village per their proposal dated
January 27, 1986 and the amendment to that proposal dated January 28, 1986
£or a total cost nat to exceed $11,500.00. The funds for this project
are to come from the General fund and be added to the Administration
Department budget, line item ~~901 - contingencies. Seconded by K.
Callanan. Vote by roll call. Sharp, yes; Callanan, yes; Dement, na;
Peterson, yes; Gullicksen, no; Bootz, yes. ~+ yes, 2 no. Motion
carried.
D. Gullicksen reported we have Case ~~1~+1-120862, Richard Selfridge, Jr.
is requesting Village approval to change the zoning at 501 Division
Street from A to B-1. His plans are to demolish the house presently
located on the site and move the Corbin House at 602 Division Street to
this site and renovate for his own use as law offices. He also plans to
have off-street parking and landscaping. D. Gullicksen introduced
Mr. Selfridge.
Mr. Selfridge stated we are petitioning to rezone 501. Division Street
property from Res. A to B-1. As I understand the vote at the Plan
Commission was that they recommended the grant of the B-1 district, however,
should the implementation of the "Business Transition" district to
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come into place, then I would be required to reapply for the "Business
Transition" district. In the opinion of the Plan Commission, this would
be a good example of what a B.T. district could look like. Presently the
property has a single family dwelling owned by Mrs. Lila Bayles, she has
contracted to sell the house and lot to us subject to the rezoning. We
also have a contract with First Baptist Church of Plainfield to purchase
the Corbin House. (602 Division Street). It is our intention to relocate
the Corbin House to 501 Division Street after the demolition of the
present house and the shed at the rear of the property. We would
refurbish and restore the Corbin House, as close as we can to it's
original condition. The house is 34' x 65' and it will be placed on the
70.5' x 151.75' lot with a 10' side yard to the North. He provides a
drawing of the main floor of the house and. a drawing of the parking lot,
could park as many as 14 cars, this is more parking spaces than needed.
Entrance to the parking lot would be from the Southeast corner of the
property (Ottawa Street). It would increase the property values of the
entire block. The biggest concern of the Plan Commission, they felt
a "Business Transition District" would be desirable for Plainfield and
in particular this site and perhaps other sites along 59. The concern
I had, they were asking me to modify my petition to come in as a test
case for a Business Transition District, when it hadn't been passed by
this particular site whether it be with the Corbin House or new
construction, it would be in keeping with the Business Transition District.
Mr. Selfridge stated he would be prepared to go with a covenant, with
the understanding the Board would be looking toward a Business Transition
District. ~. Callanan questioned Mr. Selfridge on Attorney ~unstein's
letter to Pastor Prewitt. Mr. Selfridge stated the introduction of this
letter to this Board was improper. He agreed he would install sidewalks
on the Ottawa Street side of property. Attorney J. Harvey read the oration
of the Plan Commission to .recommend approval with a covenant to be
placed on the property restricting the uoe to law offices. All voted
Aye. After much more discussion, D. Gullicksen made a motion.
D. Gullicksen moved to concur with the Plan Commission and grant the
rezoning at 501 Division Street. from Residence A to B-1 with a covenant
to be placed on the property restricting the use to law offices with the
committment by Rick Selfridge that he apply for a special use permit
under Business Transition District if and when that district is
adopted. Seconded by d. Baatz. Vote by roll call. Sharp, yes;
Callanan, na; Dement, yes; Peterson, yes; Gullicksen, yes.; Baatz, yes.
5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.
Mayor Latta directed Attorney Harvey to draft the agreement covenant and
ordinance for this rezonning.
d. West reported on the request from American Cable System to install
a microwave dish on our Mill Street Water Tower. We have evaluated that
position with a professional engineering firm and we ask them if they
could guarantee. there would be no structural damage to our water tower or
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potential future damage. They would not give us that guarantee. As
a result, we have met with a representative from American Cable and
asked them to explore an alternative to building their own tower adjacent
to our water tower and mount their receiver on it. Ta date, we have not
had a response. Mr. Heffener, General Manager-American Cable System,
stated Chicago Bridge & Tron (professional engineering firm who evaluated
placing the dish on water tower) have nothing to gain, so why should they
'put themselves on the line? We do have clot to gain, that's why we
have insurance. The weight of this structure is 393 pounds. J. hest
stated CB&I gave us an absolute no on the first location, they do have
an interest. This is the alternate location, the types of mounting and
etc. that would go on it they would not give us an approval. In our position,
an insurance policy doesn't mean much to us, if our residents are
without water and we have to incurr the expense of trucking in wader.
That is why we are requesting you come back again with the alternative
of building your own tower. Mr. Heffener stated. he feels we should have
another opinion. In CB&1 letter 2/21/$6 stated although they do not
give an affirmatives opinion, they state they will gladly have their .company
Naycon division of CBI fabricate and install the equipment on the tower.
J. Dement questioned H. Countryman if Naycon installed. the dish, would
they guarantee it? H. Countryman stated it wasn't discussed. J. Dement
stated he would like to know if Naycon would guarantee installation. Tt
was the Board's contention for American Cable System to check further
with Naycon.
K. Callanan stated we almost have a completed Historic Preservation
Ordinance.
D. Gullicksen moved to adopt Resolution X6854. The Village of Plainfield
is applying to the Will County Board for a Community Development Block
Grant. (1) Already authorized application terms and conditions of the
policies of the CABG. (2) President and Clerk are authorized to execute
those documents for the application binding at a later date. (3) President
and Clerk are authorized to provide information and data. Seconded by
W. Sharp. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
J. Peterson acknowledged receipt of Certificates for Chief Bennett,
Officers Charles Krasuski, Richard Hines, Daniel Offerman and Samuel
Bauer (Aux.) .
J. Petersan stated in the future, he would like to give the Board a type
written list of the Certificates for Police Officers.
Chief Bennett stated we have a request from D&I Electronics, outside the
Village to monitor their alarm system. Tt would be a light pn our panel
system of an intrusion or trouble. We would then call the Sheriff's
. Office and advise them. Yf this would become a problem, we could cut
it off.
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J. Peterson moved to direct the Chief to contact D&I Electronics of the
Boards approval to connect to the Police alarm. We can terminate at will.
Seconded by W, Sharp. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
J. Peterson acknowledged the Police Chief's report and all Board members
Were appreClatl.ve.
J. Peterson moved the Board authorize Police Department of their time
in support of the Bears vs. Coaches basketball game at the High School,
April 15, 1986. Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no.
Motion carried.
Chief Bennett reported the IBM Computer is in and we are waiting for
Western Union to hook up our Tines to the LEADS.
W. Sharp reported We approved the invoices with additional costs of about
$4,000.00 for work done in Whispering Creek and I don't think we are done
yet. We will see after the spring rains.
J. Dement moved to acknowledge revision of Sewer Department Budget line
items 4801, 811, & 815 (corrected copy 2/26/86). Seconded by D. Gullicksen.
Voice cote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
J. Dement reported our engineers talked to the Bonding Company. Basically
we were set for a five (5) year plan for paying off our indebtedness with
our rate increase. The financial consultant said it will be close. We
have no idea what the construction will cost or how much actual money the
rate increase will bring in or what our yearly expenses will be. The
engineer previously estimated the rate increase would generate $85,000.00.
He has revised that figure to $81,000.00. Mayor Latta stated she
thought we should meet with the consultants now. J. Dement stated if we
met with them now, we will have to meet with them again in one (1) to 1~
years. The budget for Sewer/Water Department varies from 15 to 20
thousand dollars a year. After much discussion, the Board agreed to wait
for 1 to 1~ years.
J. Dement maned to accept the resignation of Glenn Kinley, Maintenance
person far the Village Hall, effective February 26, 1986. Seconded by
J. Peterson. Voice vote.'. 6 yes, 0 no. Matxan carried.
J. Bootz moved to adjourn to Executive Session, not to reconvene. Seconded
by J. Peterson. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
10:05 p.m.
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Vera Krnac, Va.l ge Clerk