HomeMy Public PortalAbout06.20.88 VB MinutesPLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DATE: June 20, 19$$ AT: Village Hall
MEMBERS OF BOARD PRESENT: Mayor Latta, K. Callanan, D. Lewin
J. Dement, L. Kelly, D. Gullicksen,
J. Bootz.
OTHERS PRESENT: M. Pusinelli, Village Administrator
C. Dania, Deputy Clerk
J. Harvey, Attorney
Chief Bennett
H. Countryman, R. Hamilton
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Latta opened the meeting with the pledge to
the flag. Ro11 call was taken. All members were present.
K. Callanan moved to approve the New/Old Section of the agenda
with the addition of executive session on land acquisition and
pending litigation, to continue this meeting to June 27, 1988, and
a special meeting on July 11, 19$8 with the addition of
Schelling Subidivision. Seconded by D. Gullicksen, Voice vote.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Mayor Latta read the consent agenda.
J. Bootz moved to approve the consent agenda. Seconded by L. Kelly.
Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Discussion followed regarding an ordinance authorizing the issuance
of $2,660,000 waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds of the Village
of Plainfield.
J. Dement stated the Board has talked about concerning ourselves
with our sewer and water expansion so that we could possibly receive
more tax dollars and if this ordinance passes we're going to be in
a serious money problem and not able to do that.
One of the reasons is that as you reach capcity of the sewer plant
it allows you greater leverage when you try to get grant money. One
of the alternatives we should consider is possibly taking our sewer
and water to the limit and hope for government funding on it. In the
last few years it's been Build Illinois money. Historically, you can
count on villages and towns receiving some money.
Mayor Latta commented that having been one of the people that have
gone out to talk to the people where we would like to extend water and
sewer lines to obtain sales tax dollars, from talking to these people,
they really are not interested, the people with vacant property, of
allowing us access or annexing their property until we can assure them
that there's available sewer and water capacity. Personally feels
this is number one priority.
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K. Callanan read a sentence from the TPAP report on page 1,
"The community's decisions regarding expansion of its sewer and
water services in terms of direction and capacity will shape the
future development pattern, ultimately the very nature of
Plainfield."
K. Callanan moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1163 authorizing the
issuance of $.2,660,000 waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds of
the Village of Plainfield, Illinois. Seconded by D. Lewin.
Roll call vote. D. Gullicksen, yes; L. Kelly, yes; J. Dement, yes;
D. Lewin, yes; K. Callanan, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
D. Gullicksen questioned if it would be appropriate to amend the
ordinance where we earmark a majority of the tap on fees to fund
these bands and pay them off. Attorney Harvey stated it could
possible be done with a supplemental ordinance.
Mayor Latta read a statement saying that she is very pleased
the Village Board of Trustees has seen fit to pass a revenue bond
ordinance and thanked the Board members who voted far the issue.
J. Dement commented he begrudgingly voted fox the ordinance and
expressed his feelings on what should be done now that the ordinance
is passed. Tap on fees will not cover the cost of the expansion.
We either need to raise the tap ons or surcharge the developers so
we can break even.
M. Latta stated it would be appropriate to direct the Administrator
to investigate that and come back with a couple of alternatives.
J. Dement further stated that if this goes through and all we do
is build houses, we'll be in the same predicament we're in right
now. Houses do not do the job far us with sales tax. Another
thing the Board might do is when we decide to build a plant .expansion
we should earmark so much of that plant expansion for commercial use,
not strictly for houses. If we continue to build houses our taxes
will skyrocket because we will not have the sales tax dollars.
J. Dement said he does not know what the people's feelings are as
far as a very large tax increase, but they should be aware of the
procedures to voice their opposition, and stated he would take part
with them if they wish to do so.
J. Boatz commented the 60-70~ increase is on the Village tax, the
increase on a total tax bill would only be 10~.
M. Pusinelli stated the number of signatures need to oppose this
is the total number of voters who voted for the Village President,
both candidates, in the last election, and i.t's 15~ of that number.
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VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
June 20, 1988
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County Case - Larry Cris Rury - Requesting rezoning to E-2 estate
type lots for property located at the Southwest Corner of Renwick Rd.
and Indian Boundary Road in Plainfield.
Mr. Cris Rury and Attorney Tom Wilson were present. Attorney Wilson
stated they are requesting County E-2 zoning which allows single-
family residential. The 20-acre parcel will be divided into eight
2~-acre lots. All the lots front either on Indian Boundary Road or
on Renwick Road.
Attorney Wilson stated it is his understanding the Village filed a legal
objection because the Petitioner did not subdivide the property, will
be using existing roads for frontage, no school or highway contributions,
no storm water detention or drainage, and oppose a 30-acre development.
Attorney Wilson requested the Village withdraw their objection, as
Petitioner has reduced the development from 30 acres to 20 acres; has
provided drainage facilities and storm water detention on site which
the Village Engineer has reviewed and approved; has agreed to pay $500
per lot to the Township Highway Commissioner for road maintenance;
$500 a lot to the School District; and has agreed to pay Mr. Hamilton's
fees up to $200 in reviewing calculations that Mr. Rury's engineer
worked up on the drainage.
After discussion, the Board and Mr. Rury agreed to the following:
Mr. Rury will pay Park donations per lot in accordance
with the Will County Forest Preserve Ordinance whether
or not they are required;
School donations on a per lot basis similar to
Indian Oaks: 3 bedroom homes, $473.31, 4 bedroom, $664.61,
5 bedroom, $985.04;
$500 per lot donation to the Township Road District, to be
used for Indian Boundary Road and Renwick Road;
Mr. Rury has agreed to pay the engineering fees of
Hamilton Engineering for this development.
K. Callahan moved to repeal Resolution No. 908, the resolution filing
the legal objection at the County level, based on the following:
Mr. Rury has agreed to pay the engineering fees of Hamilton Engineering
for this development; Park donations per lot in accordance with the
Will County Forest Preserve Ordinance whether or not they are required;
School donations on a per lot basis similar to Indian Oaks: 3 bedroom
homes-$473.21; 4 bedroom-$664.61; 5 bedroom-$985.04; and a $500 per
.lot donation for the Township Road District. Seconded by J. Bootz.
Vote by roll call. Gullicksen, no; Bootz, yes; Kelly, yes; Dement, yes;
Lewin, yes; Callahan, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.
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June 20, 1988
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County Case - William T. Jacobs, Jr. Requesting rezoning from A-1
to E-2 Estate District with Special Uses for Planned Unit Development
including variances as required and private streets and Flood Plain
Development. Property located at southwest corner of the intersection
of River Road and Fraser Road in Section 20, Plainfield Township.
Proposed development will be called Pine Cone Woods.
Attorney Tom Wilson was present on behalf of Petitioner. He stated
this is a 90-acre tract south of intersection of Fraser Road and
River Road. Tt is presently zoned agricultural. Mr. Jacobs has filed
several applications with the County. First is a rezoning of the
property to an E-2, which is estate lots with a 2~ acre minimum. Is
also asking for a special use permit so the property can be developed
as a planned unit development with privately owned and maintained
amenities.. Also asking far a special use permit which is required for
development of the flood plain. A large portion of this property is
in a flood plain. Before this permit is issued the Petitioner must show
detailed engineering of where excavation will be and where the soil will
be transferred which must be approved by the County engineer.
The proposed development will be divided into 12 lots. All roads will
be privately owned and maintained. Mr. Jacobs plans to build his home
on Lot l2.
• Mr. Hamilton, Village Engineer, stated he sees no problem with the
development. There is very little involved in the way of engineering
because of the large lots.
There was discussion regarding River Road being a north/south collector
street. This proposed development would cut off River Road. It was
the consensus of the Board to agree with the Pian Commission that
River Road is not condusive to being a collector street.
L. Kelly moved to concur with the Plan Commission's recommendation to
not object to the Planned Unit Development with E-2 zoning based on
the condition that there be covenants to show that the river bank remain
in its natural state, and that there will be the proper school and park
donations required by subdivision ordinances. Seconded by J. Bootz.
Vote by roll call. Gullicksen, yes; Bootz, yes; Kelly, yes; Dement, yes;
Lewin, yes; Callanan, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
J. Bootz moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1164, An Ordinance Amending
Article XVII of the Contract and By-Laws of Southwest Agency for Risk
Management. Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Vote by roll call.
Gullicksen, yes; Bootz, yes; Kelly, yes; Dement, yes; Lewin, yes;
Callanan, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
J. Bootz moved to approve the warrants for the period 6/1/88 through
6/16/$8 as they stand. Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Vote by roll call.
Callanan, yes; Lewin, yes; Dement, yes; Kelly, yes; Bootz, yes;
Gullicksen, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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June 20, 1988
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J. Bootz acknowledged receipt of the May, 1988.Treasurer's Report.
K. Callanan moved to adopt Resolution No. 915, A Resolution Creating
a Class "F" Liquor License Within the Village of Plainfield, to be
issued to the Plainfield Commerce Association for the dates
July 15, 16, and 17, 1988 from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight on the 15th
of July, 1988; from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on the 16th of July,
1988; and from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. on the 17th of July, 1988.
Seconded by J. Dement. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
In a memo dated June 15, 1988, K. Callanan requested the passibility
of using the DesPlaines parking lot far handicapped parking during
Plainfield Fest. Also, suggested that we not lease any parking spaces
in either lot after expiration date June 30, 1988 until the Parking
Committee bring such a request back to the Board. If approved, the
Street Department could remove all the reserved signs until further
notice.
After a long discussion, the Board agreed the DesPlaines parking lot
may be used for handicapped parking during Plainfield Fest, July 15, 16,
and 17, 1988; that we will allow those people plus the people that have
purchased in the Illinois Street lot to continue parking in their
spaces, but the rest of the signs in the Illinois Street lot will come
down for open parking, and directed staff to notify the Street Department.
Chief Bennett briefly discussed his memo dated June 6, 1988 regarding
purchase of a new squad car.
D. Lewin moved to approve the purchase of a 1988 Chevrolet Caprice
(Police Package) squad car from Miles Chevrolet in Decatur, Illinois
for $12,378.00. Seconded by J. Bootz. Vote by roll call.
Gullicksen, yes; Bootz, yes; Kelly, yes; Dement, yes; Callanan, yes.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
The Board directed staff to advertise far "Public Works Laborer" to
fill the position of an employee who has been ill and probably will not
return.
D. Gullicksen reported the work is just about completed on the Municipal
Compliance Plan and everything looks pretty good.
D. Lewin acknowledged receipt of a letter of resignation from
Anna M. Hudgens, Telecommunicator, as of June 13, 1988.
Attorney J. Harvey reported on a meeting he attended Thursday,
June 16, 1988 where he met with a number of other Village Attorneys
from Will County. The meeting was at the Will County Center far Economic
Development regarding housing, health and building code violations.
The consensus was that every third Thursday at 1:30 p.m. after the
• County's regular call, this court time is set aside for Villages that
need special attention regarding health, safety, welfare, etc.
violations; conditions that need immediate attention. This court will
not deal with zoning or weed-type violations.
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June 20, 1988
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D. Lewin moved to authorize the Chief of Police to interview and to
hire a full-time dispatcher at the salary of $6.36 per hour,
salary effective July 1, 1988. Seconded by J. Boatz. Voice vote.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
M. Pusinelli presented a letter of resignation from Ann Martin,
Senior Finance Clerk, effective July 1, 1988. J. Bootz moved to
accept the letter of resignation from Ann Martin, Senior Finance Clerk
as of July 1, 1988. Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Voice vote.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
The Board discussed water restrictions due to the present drought
conditions. After discussion, the Village President declared an
emergency situation, and prohibits outdoor water sprinkling and
non-commercial car washing within the Village of Plainfield, except
for newly sodded or seeded lawns and new shrubs, by permit only,
between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. until further notice.
The Clerk reminded the Board to review the Code of Ordinances as it
should be adopted'soon.
M. Latta announced that regarding Planning and Board agendas, the
deadline date for items to be placed on the agenda is Wednesday, Noon,
before the scheduled meeting. If items are not received by this time,
they will not be placed on the agenda.
D. Lewin moved to call a Special Meeting for July 11, 1988 at 7:00 p.m.
for Bid Awards for MFT Road Work and Downtown Alley Project; Schelling
Subdivision; and be left open if something comes up that needs to be
taken care of. Seconded by K. Callanan. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no.
Motion carried.
D. Lewin moved to adjourn into executive session not to reconvene,
and moved to continue this meeting to June 27, 1988 at 7:00 p.m.
Seconded by J. Bootz. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Adjourn: 9:10 p.m.
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Catherine Jania, eputy Clerk
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