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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09.21.87 VB MinutesPLATNFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting . DATE: .September 21, 1987 AT. Village Hall MEMBERS OF BOARD PRESENT: Mayor Latta, J. Dement, K. Callanan, D. Lewin, L. Kelly, D. Gullicksen. OTHERS PRESENT: M. Pusinelli, Village Administrator C. Dania, Deputy Clerk J. Harvey, Attorney Chief Bennett, Deborah Fagan, Planner. At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Latta opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag. Roll call was taken. J. Bootz was absent. J. Dement moved to approve the New/Dld Business Section of the Agenda with the addition of Executive Session on Personnel to reconvene, and Municipal League Conference. Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Mayor Latta read the Consent Agenda. D. Gullicksen moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by J. Dement. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Attorney James Babcock and Mr. Terry Ruettiger were present on behalf of Mr. Paul Graver, developer of Graver Country Estates. They are requesting approval of the Final Plat of Unit 1. D. Gullicksen, in referring to Item 8 on the plat, asked if the homeowner will have to do the filling on the lots. Mr. Ruettiger stated it will be done by the developer. He said they have 3 lots that will not be filled, there will be a skirt file put around the septic field. Because of not knowing the exact location of where the septic field is going to be, the homeowner will lZave to fill these. Lots 29 through 37 will have individual. mechanical sewage treatment systems. The homeowners with mechanical systems, by law, must have a maintenance contract on file with the County. The Health Department would inspect these systems every six months. Ms. Fagan gave the Plan Commission Report on Graver Estates. Their findings were: the proposed development is in compliance with the Will County Land Use Plan; the plans substantially meet the requirements of the Village of Plainfield Subdivision Regulations; and the plans were revised to show the additional storm sewer and inlet at the rear lot. corner of Lot 23 to collect off-site and on-site drainage. The Plan Commission recommends approval of the Final Plat with the additional storm sewer and inlet. D. Gullicksen moved to authorize the Village President to execute the Final Plat, Unit 1 of Graver Country Estates. Seconded by L. Kelly. Vote by roll call, Dement, yes; Callanan, yes; Lewin, yes; Kelly, yes; Gullicksen, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting September 21, 1987 Page Two Mr. Robert Graham was present requesting approval of Preliminary Plat for. McKenna Woods located on the north side of Caton Farm Road and west of Wedgewood Golf Course. Mr. Graham stated that. Mr. Eisenbrandt, an adjoining land owner, has been to all County and Township meetings with him and is satisfied with everything. Ms. Fagan gave her Report of the Plan Commission wherein they recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat with the following stipulations: the right-of-way width requirements for McKenna Drive be waived as the reduced right-of-way will not cause any anticipated problems; the Village requirements for street lights be waived in support of Plainfield Township's request for street lights at every intersection; the Preliminary Plat be revised to include sidewalks as required in Village regulations with the exception of Caton Farm Road. In addition, sidewalks will only be required on one side of the street along Lots 22 through 28; and supports any consideration the developers may give to the Plainfield Township Park District for donation of land or costs towards recreational improvement. Mr. Graham discussed the installation of mechanical septic systems on several lots. Also, in talking with the Park District, he has tentatively agreed to donate Lot 32 plus $10,000 in cash. Discussion followed regarding street lights. The Board agreed that street lights be installed per Village requirements, or at least every three lots. Mr. Graham stated he has no problem with installing the lights, but he would still have to work it out with the Township. L. Kelly moved to approve the Preliminary Plat far McKenna Woods subject to the right-of-way requirements on McKenna Drive, the addition of sidewalks as noted in the .planning report, recommend that street lights be placed not only at intersections and cul-de-sacs but at an interval of every third lot on the interior streets, and that Mr. Graham reaches an agreement with the Park District relative to Lot 32 and a $10,000 donation. Seconded by D. Lewin. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Callanan, absent from call; Lewin, yes; Kelly, yes; Gullicksen, yes. 4 yes, 1 absent from call, 0 no. Motion carried. Mayor Latta reported on the Municipal League Conference at the Chicago Hilton. Registration is $70 per person. There are no rooms available at this time through the Municipal League. L. Kelly moved to approve the Village President, Ms. Fagan, and two Trustees (K. Callanan and J. Dement) to go to the Municipal League Conference at a cost of $70 per person on October 16 - 19, 1987. Seconded by D. Lewin. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES .Regular Meeting September 21, 1987 Page Three Mayor Latta reminded the Board there is a meeting at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday with the codifiers if anyone wishes to attend. Mayor Latta read a letter from the Plainfield Library requesting one or two parking spaces in the Village's parking lot on Illinois Street be designated "Library Staff Parking". The Board agreed to discuss this at the next workshop meeting. M. Pusinelli reported on the James Street Project-Final Payment. IDOT has finally sent the paperwork and assigned the final cost of the project. Staff recommends the Board adopt the proposed "Construction" Resolution in the amount of $9,189.17; and the staff be directed to forward a check in the amount of $9,189.17 to IDOT, and charge to Motor Fuel Tax Account No. 04-1991-827. J. Dement moved to follow the staff's recommendation and adapt Resolution No. 886. Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Vote by roll call. Gullicksen, yes; Kelly, yes; Lewin, yes; Callanan, yes; Dement, yes; 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. M. Pusinelli reported on the Rt. 126 Water Main Extension. The Annexation Agreement with Shapr and Capista states that they shall install a 12' water main on Van Dyke Road from the existing 12" water main at Rt. 30 to the existing 10" water main, and that the Village shall install a 12" water main on Rt. 126 from existing water main on Rt.30/Rt. 126 to existing main on Meadow Lane. The Village must go to bid to obtain a contractor for the Rt. 126 water main. Estimated cost is $70,000. Staff recommends the Board direct staff to go to bid for the Rt. 126 water main extension project. K. Callanan moved to direct staff to go out far bids on the Route 126 water main extension project. Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. L. Kelly moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1134, Creating the Position of Village Planner. Seconded by K. Callanan. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Callanan, yes; Lewin, yes; Ke11y, yes; Gullicksen, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Attorney Harvey presented an ordinance correcting a typographical error and mapping discrepancy in Ordinance 946 to correctly comply with the Board's final action regarding rezoning of Lots 1 through 24 of Country Manor Subdivision (Penn Road). D. Gullicksen moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1135, An Ordinance Correcting Typographical And Mapping Discrepancies As To Certain Lots of Country Manor Subdivision.. Seconded by K. Callanan. Vote by tall call. Dement, yes; Callanan, yes; Lewin, yes; Kelly, yes; Gullicksen, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting September 21, 1987 Page Four Ms. Fagan reported on different types of financing mechanisms that the Village could use regarding the downtown redevelopment. Tn discussion with consultants, Ms. Fagan presented a resolution to consider tax-increment financing. This resolution does not bind the Board to tax-increment financing, all the resolution says is we will consider it. J. Dement moved to adopt Resolution No. 887, Intent Of The President And Board of Trustees Of The Village of Plainfield To Consider Tax- Tncrement Financing. Seconded by K. Callanan. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Callanan, yes; Lewin, yes; Kelly, yes; Gullicksen, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. D. Gullicksen moved to pay the invoices for the period September 1 to September 17, 1987. Seconded by L. Kelly. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Callanan, yes; Lewin, yes; Kelly, yes; Gullicksen, yes. 5 yes, O no. Motion carried. The Berard acknowledged receipt of the Financial Report far July, 1987. J. Dement presented three bids that the Plainfield .Historical Society received for the roof repair on the Old Village Hall: Plattville Coatings, Inc. - $975.00 Prairies - $900.00 Adler Roofing - $2365.00 The Historical Society feels the Plattville Coating Company is the most reasonable and would like the Village's support in hiring them for the job. After some discussion it was the consensus of the Board to pay for half the cost of the reroofing. J. Dement moved that the Village pay $500 towards the cost of reroofing the Plainfield Old Village Hall. Seconded by D. Gullicksen, Vote by roll call. Gullicksen, yes; Kelly, yes; Lewin, yes; Callanan, yes; Dement, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. J. Dement reported the Downtown Development Committee has interviewed three consultants to came up with a plan for downtown development. Ms. Fagan suggested it is helpful sometimes to have the Planner that is doing the Master Plan also do the downtown plan. It was the consensus of the Board to have TFAF at the next workshop to discuss the downtown development plan. D. Gullicksen reported on a letter received from 1180 Building Company regarding a water bill where they are requesting re-evaluation of this bill because the home was unoccupied during the billing period, and there was same vandalism which created mare water usage. After discussion, the Board agreed that Mr. Germain be notified 'the bill must be paid as billed. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting September 21, 1987 Page Five D. Lewin acknowledged receipt of the Police Operations report far August, 1987. D. Lewin reported Karen Jenneman will be attending the 7th Annual Leads Conference on September 29, 3O, and October 1, 1987 in Spr~.ngfield at a cost not to exceed $250.00. Chief Bennett requested the Board's support in the purchasing of a message repeater. He feels the message repeater is an important back-up tool to asist dispatchers in providing best service possible to the citizens. D. Lewin moved that the Village Board authorize the Police Department to purchase a Dictaphone Call-Sack Message Repeater at a cost not to exceed $2,670.00. Seconded by K. Callanan. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Callanan, yes; Lewin, yes; Kelly, yes; Gullicksen, yes. 5 yes. 0 no. Motion carried. Attorney Harvey reported on some legislation regarding boundary agreements. Also, regarding the Mobil Station (S. Fox), Mr. Harvey stated the three items have been complied with: removal of trucks, firewood and signs, per court order. As of now it appears to be a dead issue regarding Mr. Fox. Chief Bennett reported the Homecoming Parade will have a new route. It will not cross Raute 59. It will go down Lockport to Illinois Street to Commercial and back to the Fax River. D. Gu1l.icksen moved to adjourn to executive session. Seconded by L. Kelly. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 9:15 p.m. 10:35 p.m. Mayor Latta reconvened the meeting. D. Gullicksen recognized Larissa Pehlke for the completion of a course at Waubonsee Community College in Editing and Proofreading, and a copy of this shall be placed in her personnel file. L. Kelly moved that the Board approve Plan C in the implementation of merit increases for all evaluated employees effective for the present pay period. Seconded by J. Dement. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. L. Kelly moved to adjourn. Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 10:40 p.m. ~ ~l' Catherine Jania e ut Clerk ZJ ~ P Y