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HomeMy Public PortalAbout06.15.87 VB MinutesPLATNFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting DATE: June 15, 19$7 AT: Village Hall MEMBERS OF BOARD PRESENT: Mayor Latta, J. Bootz, J. Dement, K. Callanan, D. Gullicksen, L. Kelly D. Lewin OTHERS PRESENT: M. Pusinelli, Village Administrator J. Harvey - Attorney Catherine Jania - Deputy Clerk Sgt. Martin H. Countryman, M. Stofko, R. Miller At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Latta opened the meeting with the pledge to the ~1ag. Roll call was taken, all members were present. D. Gullicksen moved to approve the New/Old Business Section of the Agenda with the additions of executive session for police personnel to resume. Seconded by J. Bootz. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Mayor Latta read the Consent Agenda. K. Callanan moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by J. Dement. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Mr. Ray Mollo of the Hawkins True Value Store on 112 Division Street was present requesting permission to have an "Open House" and Weber demonstration for two days in the store and in the parking lot. This would be July 2nd and 3rd between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. There would probably be one paper-type sign in the parking lot supplied by Weber. The Weber demonstration will have food and beverages. The Board had no objection and requested that the sign be taken down immediately, and the area cleaned after the open house. Mayor Latta read a letter from Pheasant Chase Subdivision requesting permission to block off entrance to Mallard Drive North on July 26, 1987 with a rain date of August 2, 1987 from 12:30 p.m. to dusk to conduct a black party. Materials to block off street will be portable so emergency vehicle access will be possible. The Board had no objection. Mayor Latta read a letter from Mr. Gregory Bott, Director of the Plainfield Township Park District requesting that the sewer and water connection tap-on fees be waived for the pxoposed Park District building. After some discussion the Board agreed not to waive the tap-on fees as per Resolution No. 837 regarding local taxing bodies. Mr. Mike Gettys, President of the Plainfield Community Access League was present to request space in the Village Hall to set up their studio. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 15, 1987 Page Two Insurance coverage was discussed. Arthur J. Gallagher & Company in their May 5th letter recommends that each Local Cable Access League member (for example, Plainfield Community Television) obtain separate insurance coverage for certain "specialty coverages". Broadcasters Errors & Omissions would not be covered. SWARM has recommended that that type of insurance coverage be obtained by the Local Access League. Mr. Gettys will provide more information at the July 16th workshop, and Attorney Harvey will provide model ordinances from other communities regarding this, L. Kelly reported on Plan Commission County Case-Louise Brown. Attorney Gregory Fix was present on behalf of Petitioner requesting rezoning from A-1 to C-3 to erect a building for a lawn and garden center on Frasier Road and Route 59. A letter was received by the Board after the Plan Commission heard this case stating they are also requesting a special use permit for the residence of a proprietor or caretaker. L. Kelly recommended that this matter should be referred back to the Plan Commission. Attorney Fix stated the purpose of this letter was to just apprise the Village of this special use permit. J. Harvey stated the special use permit came up after the Plan Commission and what the Board must decide is whethe it was all that important to the Plan Commission in making their recommendation or not. After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to refer this matter back to the Plan Commission. Mr. Donald Reger, President of Geotech, Inc. was present on behalf of Mr. Ronald Koren of Koren Motor Sales regarding the County Case of Koren Motor Sales on Route 30 requesting a special use permit for installation of a parking area in a flood plain. He stated there is an acre and a half in back of the building which has about Z to 2~ feet of black dirt. They propose to remove the black dirt and replace it with stone to be used as a parking area. They will keep the existing grade. All adjoining property owners have been notified. Mr, John Noble, adjoining landowner, was present. His property abuts Koren Motors at the southwest corner. He stated his main concern is if the area is filled in will it create stagnant ponds of water that would breed mosquitoes. Also, what affect will this have on traffic on and off Route 30. Mr. Reger stated the use of the parking lot is for storage of cars only and would not affect traffic at a11. The lot will be covered with stone which would not create ponding of water, it would probably improve the area. L. Kelly moved to concur with the Plan Commission's recommendation that the Village Board not object to the proposed parking area for Koren Motors as long as the grade is not changed. Seconded by J. Bootz. Vote by roll call. Bootz, yes; Dement, yes; Callanan, yes; Gullicksen, yes; Kelly, yes; Lewin, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE June 15, 1987 Page Four There are about 20 key and discussion in correcting this BOARD OF TRUSTEES buffalo boxes that the Water Department cannot is needed as to what Mr. Graham's role should be problem. J. Dement referenced the agreement made between the Village and developer under Step 4, punch list should be dealt with, retention pond corrective measures addressed on retention pond; then under Step 5 the developer will address any additional work necessary to complete improvements in order that subject improvements can be turned over to the Village in good working order at which time the balance of the lots will be released to the developer. Mr. Graham stated that when the agreement was worked out neither the Board nor himself knew exactly what the problems were out there until we got into it, nor what the cost would be. The Board after some discussion agreed to release four additional lots to Mr. Graham, Mr. Graham stated he would be back in 30 days to review the situation at that .time regarding the remaining lots. In discussion regarding improvements on the lake, Mr. Joe Jania, resident of Pheasant Chase, commented on the flooding in the area and referenced Mr. Lindley's suggestions that were made at the village Workshop meeting. The main problem is the flash flooding. Mr. Jania presented a petition on behalf of the Pheasant Chase Home Owners Association requesting the Board to look into the flash flood problem. There was further discussion regarding work being done in Pheasant Chase - sidewalks, pond issue, punch list items. J. Bootz moved to grant Mr. Graham four building permits based on the fact that he would complete the buffalo boxes and the concrete work around the drainage pipes, and sidewalks. Seconded by D. Lewin. Vote by roll call. Bootz, yes; Dement, yes; Callanan, Absent from call; Gullicksen, yes; Kelly, yes; Lewin, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. D. Gullicksen stated he would not like to release any further lots until everything is resolved. Mr. Graham stated that in 30 days he would be able to come back with the exception of the lake issue, which will remain in.abeyance. Mr. Graham stated he will do whatever the Board wishes. In discussion, D. Gullicksen questioned Item A under Section 1W18 of the Liquor Ordinance regarding a person operating as a sole proprietorship or a co-partnership who is not a resident of the Village shall not be issued a license. Mayar Latta stated this is a law, that if the proprietor is a corporation they do not have to be a resident of the Village. D. Gullicksen feels the owners should reside in the Village. PLATNFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 15, 1987 Page Three J. Harvey reported on the wage determination ordinance. He stated the Illinois legislature adopted a statute requiring that all local municipalities adopt by ordinance or resolution determining what the prevailing wage for certain classification of workers are in their respective municipality, or to adopt the prevailing wage determinations made for the County in which they are located. As a practical matter, municipalities merely can request the Department of Labor to certify to the Village the results of their investigation in which they ascertain the prevailing wages for all 102 counties in Illinois. This resolution should be passed every June, and a certified copy of the resolution should be filed with the Secretary of State and the Department of Labor in Springfield. This resolution applies to contractors or subcontractors in performance of public work. D. Gullicksen moved to adapt Resolution No. $84 regarding Wage Rates For Workers in any Public Works. Seconded by J. Dement. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. ' M. Pusinelli reported that in order to maintain our Radium Variance we have to undertake several steps. Steps culminate February, 19$9. - The first step is to secure professional assistance, utilize an - engineering firm to explore the various alternatives the Village can look at with regard to addressing the content of radium in our water. _. Cost estimates have been obtained to perform a Radium Compliance Report from three firms. Staff is recommending that the Village utilize the services of Baxter & Woodman to perform a Radium Compliance Report in accordance with our Variance in the amount of $9,500. Also recommend that Baxter & Woodman be directed to begin research for their report no earlier than August 1, 1987. M. Pusinelli stated he has contacted Yorkville and Shorewood regarding Baxter & Woodman and both ' municipalities gave excellent recommendations. D. Gullicksen moved to appoint Baxter & Woodman to perform a Radium Compliance Report in accordance with our Variance in an amount not to exceed $9,500 and that they be directed to begin their research no earlier than August 1, 1987. Seconded by J. Bootz. Vote by roll call. Bootz, yes; Dement, yes; Callahan, yes; Gullicksen, yes; Kelly, yes; Lewin, Absent from Call. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Mr. Robert Graham was present to request six additional building permits in Pheasant Chase. He reported the drainage project is drawing to a conclusion, it has been sodded, erected the street light on Pheasant Chase Drive, resecured the grating over the box, and authorized Mr. Baish to have cement pieces made to install inside the pipes to keep children from swimming into them. Engineering has been submitted for the Board's consideration on the additional work on the south end of the lake, and trees can be planted almost any time. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 15, 1987 Page Five J. Harvey stated the changes are set forth as what was presented at the workshop. What ,was done was to codify everything so that it is one packet which would be easily read by someone who asks about our liquor regulations in the Village, and made easier for the Police Department to enforce. J. Dement said he would like to see more or less a sunset provision on each one. If a license was dropped or not renewed, he would like to see the license not be available. The Board has no knowledge what happens to a license in that kind of situation. - K. Callanan moved to adapt Ordinance No. 1127 regulating the ~- licensing and sale of alcoholic liquors in the Village of Plainfield. _• Seconded by J. Bootz. Vote by roll call. Bootz, yes; Dement, yes; Callanan, yes; Gullicksen, no; Kelly, yes; Lewin, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. - J. Harvey will provide the Board with an amendment to the ordinance regarding a sunset provision. Mayor Latta reported on discussion with Naperville regarding Boundary Agreement. Naperville wants 115th as the boundary because . ^' of the ridge line in regards to water and sewer. This can be briefly discussed at the next workshop. J. Bootz acknowledged receipt of the May, 1987 financial report. M. Pusinelli requested approval from the Board to go to bid for our Motor Fuel Tax work for 1987. The road work itself is estimated at approximately $102,000 by Hamilton Engineering. The plans and specifications have been compiled by Hamilton. Would like to advertise far bids now so that the work can be done hopefully before the fall. This does not include the alley, it's strict MFT maintenance work. J. Dement moved to allow the Administrator to go to bid on the MFT maintenance street work. Seconded by D. Lewin. Vote by roll call. Bootz, yes; Dement, yes; Callanan, yes; Gullicksen, yes; Kelly, yes; Lewin, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. K. Callanan presented Mark Stofko with a Certificate of Competency as a Class C Public Water Supply Operator from the I.E.P.A. H. Countryman said this license takes a lot of work to achieve, and that this is quite an accomplishment for Mark to gain in a short period of time. The Board congratulated Mark. J. Dement stated that with the ongoing construction of new homes we have a lot of debris on our streets. We will make every effort to see that the streets are kept clean by the contractors. V' • C7 PLATNFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 15, 1987 Page Six J. Harvey reported on the new U.S. Supreme Court decision involving land use and zoning which was handed down last week. He will be obtaining a copy and will provide it to the Plan Commission and the Board. Mr. Wally Dahm from Wheatland Township was present. He presented the Board with an "Impact Analysis of Development in Wheatland Township".for our future reference. This shows how development really impacts the taxpayer in your area. J. Bootz moved to adjourn to executive session to reconvene. Seconded by L. Kelly. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 9:30 p.m. 9:40 p.m. Meeting was reconvened. Dennis Lewin moved to hire two police officers: Candidate No. 1 - Mr. Donald Draksler to start July 6, 1987 Candidate No. 2 - Mr. Charles Sacco to start July 7, 1987 y ote by roll call. Bootz, yes; Dement, yes; Callanan, yes; Gullicksen, yes; Kelly, yes; Lewin, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.' with a starting salary of $8.88 per hour ($18,470.00). Seconded by J Bootz V J. Bootz moved to adjourn. Seconded by K. Callanan. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 10:10 p.m. Catherine Jania, D zy village Clerk