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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. • PLAINFTELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRTJSTEES Regular Meeting Page Two March 3, 1986 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. y ~G'~ ~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 PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting Page Three March 3, 1986 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 PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting Page Four March 3, 1986 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. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD Regular Meeting Page Five March 3, 1986 OE TTRUSTEES 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. `'*~ C C ~/ Vera Krnac, Va.l ge Clerk