HomeMy Public PortalAbout06.01.92 VB MinutesPLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD. OF TRIISTEEB
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DATEII JUNE 1, 1992 AT: PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
MEMBERS OF BOARD PREBENTs MAYOR LATTA, R. ROCK, M. LAMBERT, J.
DEMENT , J . RAY , W . SHARP , D . GULLI CKS EN .
OTHERS PRESENTS D. VAN VOOREN - ADMINISTRATOR
V. KRNAC - VILLAGE CLERK
J. HARVEY - ATTORNEY
P. WALDOCK - PLANNER
D. BENNETT - POLICE CHIEF
H. COUNTRYMAN - WATER/SEWER
SUPERINTENDENT
At 7:08 p.m. Mayor Latta opened the meeting with the pledge to the
flag .
Roll call was taken, all members were present.
J. Dement moved to approve the New/Old Business Section of the
A enda with the addition of an Executive Session on personnel, to
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reconvene. Seconded by W. Sharp. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no.
Motion carried.
J. Dement moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include the
minutes of the Public Hearing of May 18, 1992 and the Regular
Meeting of May 18, 1992. Also, the request from "Green Peace" to
solicit July 1, 1992 through August 15, 1992. Seconded by M.
Lambert. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Mayor Latta read a Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 29th
through June 5, 1992 "Father Charles Van Duren Week" in the Village
of Plainfield.
Mayor Latta made the appointments for 1992/93:
Planning - Joseph Ray
Police & Communications - Walt Sharp
Streets & Sidewalks - Jeff Dement/Richard Rock
Cable Access League - Joseph Ray
Water & Sewer - Dale Gullicksen
Building & Grounds - Jeff Dement
Finance - Dale Gullicksen
Administration & Personnel - Walt Sharp/Dale Gullicksen
Development - Dale Gullicksen
Plainfield Festivals _ Mike Lambert
Senior/Meals on Wheels - Mike Lambert
Building Department - Joseph Ray
Downtown Development - Jeff Dement/Richard Rock
PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRII8TEE8
JIINE 1, 1992
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Walter Schempf - (3 years)
James Sobkoviak - (3 years)
James Sobkoviak, Chairman (1 year)
Tony Consola, Vice Chairman (1 year)
PLANNING - EX-OFF CIALS:
Bob Zimmerman - 1/2 mile territory
Elizabeth Eichelberger - School District
Marilyn Gehrke - Plainfield Township
Village Limits
Gwen Krahn -~ Library
John Eichelberger - Fire District
Greg Bott - Park District
WESCOM - OP RATING COMMITT E:
Chief Donald Bennett
Sgt. Lisa Cousins (Alternate)
WESCO - EX_CUTIVE BOARD:
Mary Latta
Joseph Ray (Alternate)
OTHER PPOI TMENTS:
ESDA Coordinator -~ Larry Kelly
Electrical Inspector - Donald Schmitz
Plumbing Inspector - Melvin Dralle
Attorney - James Harvey
Treasurer - Donald Niswonger
POLICE COMMITTEE:
Sam Slocum - (to 1994)
Debbie Bostjancic - (to 1995)
Walt Sharp - (to 1993)
POLICE PENSION•
Dale Gullicksen - 1994
Walt Sharp - 1993
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PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JUNE 1, 1992
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T SPQR ATIO COMM TTEE:
Michael Lambert - Chairman
Joseph Ray
Karen Callanan
Wayne Perry
Marilyn Gehrke
Elizabeth Eichelberger
Ken Liles
James Sobkoviak
Perry Kalantzis
Michael Nott
Mark Fahey
Mary Alice Lambert
Mike English
Richard Rock
David Van Vooren
Mayor Latta stated, with no objections from the Board, these are
the appointments for 1992/93.
Mayor Latta announced that School District #202 has requested to
be removed from this meeting and to be rescheduled fvr the June
15th Agenda.
Mayor Latta read a letter form Doris Albright and Susan and Timothy
Martin whose homes were destroyed in the August 28, 1990 Tornado.
They are requesting the Village rebate the Village's portion of
their 1990/91 Real Estate Taxes (Village of Plainfield and
Plainfield Road and Bridge). It was the consensus of the Soard
that if they rebate one, they should rebate all of those properties
on Vista and River Lane. After some discussion, the Board directed
Administrator Van Vooren to complete a list of all the properties
(22 parcels), with totals of the Village's share of the 1990/91 tax
bills an the Vista and River Lane properties. This will come back
to the Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting June 15, 1992.
Planner Waldock spoke in reference to Will County and Village of
Plainfield's Intergovernmental Agreement. The Board Members had
some questions with regard to the aspects of this agreement. Mr.
James Shelby, Director of Planning for Wi11 County, is available
tonight to explain the agreement and answer questions. Mr. Shelby
stated this agreement is in reference to Land Use Issues. We are
attempting to institute agreements with Plainfield, Minooka,
Shorewood, Wilmington, Joliet and New Lenox. Three (3) of these
. agreements have been rectified; Minooka, New Lenox and Wilmington.
After some discussion, in Article 3 - Compact And Contiguous Growth
(first sentence should read) The County and Village agree to
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requite (instead of encourage). The County would have to abide by
this agreement. Mr. Shelby stated, if you don't have an agreement
with the County, where are you then, you still have to litigate to
enforce your policies. After much more discussion, Mr. Shelby
stated the County is trying to strengthen the relationship with
Municipalities in any way we can. This is one of the tools to
accomplish that and unfortunately this is the first agreement to
be tested. Attorney Harvey questioned if the County had ever
talked about a time frame? Mr. Shelby stated it was discussed, but
no one put a time limit into the agreement. It was the consensus
of the Board to add an article with an appropriate time period.
Mayor Latta stated she would like to see some of the other
agreements that have been or are about to be executed. Mr. Shelby
stated they are having a Public Hearing on the agreements Tuesday,
June 2, 1992 at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and some of the Board
members will try to attend the 10:00 a.m. hearing tomorrow.
W. Sharp moved to adopt Resolution No. 1012 opposing Governor Jim
Edgar's proposed amendment to Public Act 87-17, deleting
distribution of the Income Tax Surcharge to Municipalities and
transferring those funds to the State of Illinois. Seconded by J.
Dement. Vote by roll call. Rock, yes; Lambert, yes; Dement, yes;
Ray, yes; Sharp, yes; Gullicksen, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried.
Planner Waldock spoke in reference to Case No. 343-041692V.
Ax~plicant - David and Jean Hagen. Loca~icn - 137 North Corbin
Street. Rectuest - Variance from the front yard setback requirement
of thirty-three feet (33') to allow a seven foot (7') encroachment
for a new porch. The Zoning Board of Appeals Findings: 1) The
uniqueness relates to the location in the Historic or Central Core
area of the community, in that all homes are diverse in the area,
and this is indeed unique. 2) The hardship would relate to the
lost opportunity to bring this house to its full aesthetic value.
3) Approval of variations as requested would not be detrimental
to surrounding properties. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommend
acceptance of the request for variation as presented.
D. Gullicksen moved to approve the variance from the front yard
setback requirement of thirty-three feet (33') to allow a seven
foot (7') encroachment for a new porch at 137 North Corbin Street.
Seconded by R. Rack. Vote by roll call. Rock, yes; Lambert
removed himself from the room; Dement, yes; Ray, yes; Sharp, yes;
Gullicksen, yes. 5 yes, 0 na. Motion carried.
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PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRII8TEE8
JANE 1, 1992
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Planner Waldock spoke in reference to Case No. 345-0424922.
A 1'cant - Noel C. Davis, Attorney. location - South side of
Renwick Road east of U.S. Route 30. e u st - Rezoning of Lots 9
and 10 of Sandhurst Subdivision. The Village Board of Trustees
approved the Final Plat for Sandhurst Subdivision on July 1, 1991.
Required as part of the plat approval for this project, was the
rezoning of portions of Lots 9 and 10. Each of these lots are
currently bisected by a zoning boundary between a B-4 zoning
district and a B-3 zoning district. To rectify the situation the
applicants are requesting the rezoning of all of Lot 9 and all of
Lot 10 to B-4, Highway Business District. Although Renwick Road
is classified by the County Highway Department as a County Highway,
the Plan Commission feels there is not sufficient traffic generated
on this road to justify Highway Business Zoning alone. When
viewing Lot 9 as a part of a larger picture however, one can see
that B-4 zoning at this location would not be a spot zoning
situation but an extension of an adjoining zoning classification.
Therefore, usage of the parcel would be compatible with adjoining
uses permitted along Route 30 and on Renwick Road on Lot 10. The
balance of the property with the zoning classification of B-3 can
provide sufficient transition between the Single-Family residences
east of McClellan Avenue and the B-4 zoning category on Lot 9 and
along Route 30. For this reason, the Plan Commission would not
object to rezoning application as presented. The Plan Commission
recommends approval of the rezoning from B--3 to B-4 Lots 9 and 1A
of Sandhurst Subdivision as requested.
J. Dement moved to approve the rezoning from B-3 to B-4 for Lots
9 and 10 of Sandhurst Subdivision. Seconded by D. Gullicksen.
Vote by roll call. Rock, yes; Lambert, yes; Dement, yes; Ray, yes;
Sharp, yes; Gullicksen, yes. 6 yes, A no. Motion carried.
Planner Waldock spoke in reference to Case No. 344-042492TA.
Location - Village Wide. Request - Text Amendment to the Zoning
Code to include all uses in the B-1, B-2, and B-3 Zoning Categories
in the B-4 Highway Business District. The Plan Commission agrees
that this amendment is practical in its application Village wide.
No detrimental impacts are foreseen by this change. Therefore, the
Plan Commission would have no objection to this Text Amendment as
presented. The Board agreed and directed the Attorney to compile
an ordinance for June 15, 1992 meeting. Mr. Paul Jacks, owner of
Off-The-Press Printing, stated he is in need of the amendment for
his business in the B-4 Zoning.
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. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRIISTEES
JUNE 1, 1992
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Planner Waldock spoke in reference to Case No. 342-041692V.
Applicant - Timberview Development Corporation. Location - Winding
Creek Subdivision Lot 50 along Interstate 55 south of Franklin
Heights Subdivision. Request - Variance from Sign Regulations to
allow a Temporary Project Announcement Sign of two-hundred sixty-
four square feet (264') where thirty-two square feet (32') is the
maximum permitted. The Zoning Board of Appeals and Village Board
approved a Sign Variance for Golden Meadows Estates on Route 59 in
June of 1991. Their temporary marketing sign is one-hundred sixty
square feet (160') in area, (16'x10'), and was authorized for
eighteen (18) months. At that time both the Zoning Board of
Appeals and Village Board felt that a text amendment should be
considered to permit this type of sign without variation. Indeed,
Case No, 346-42692TA, also being considered at this time is a text
amendment proposal to provide temporary Subdivision Announcement
signs of up to two-hundred square feet (200'). Should this text
amendment be approved, a variance for Winding Creek may become some
what of a moot point. The Timberview sign proposal of two-hundred
sixty-four square feet (264') is very large. The dimensions of
this sign are twenty feet (20') by ten feet (10') on six foot (6')
tall poles. In addition to the main sign, a logo of sixty four
square feet (64') of eight foot (8') by eight foot (8') is proposed
for the top. Overall height of this sign would then be twenty-four
feet (24'). Due to Winding Creek's location along Interstate 55,
distance from the sign to the edge of the roadway is greater, (than
State Routes) as are traffic speeds. For this reason, a larger
sign may be justified. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends
approval of a variation to permit a temporary subdivision marketing
sign of two-hundred sixty-four square feet (264') for a period of
up to twenty--four (24) months renewable with Village approval.
After same discussion, the Board decided the logo of the sign was
too high, therefore the sign should be reduced to no more than two-
hundred forty-eight square feet (248'). It will be a temporary
sign on Lot 50 facing Interstate 55.
M. Lambert moved to approve a variation to permit a temporary
subdivision marketing sign of two-hundred forty-eight square feet
(248') from the bottom to top, no more than sixteen feet (16') and
the six foot (6') posts below the sign need to be enclosed for a
period of twenty-four (24) months renewable with Village Board
approval. Seconded by W. Sharp. Vote by roll call. Rock, yes;
Lambert, yes; Dement, yes; Ray, yes; Sharp, yes; Gullicksen, yes.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
W. Sharp moved to appoint Administrator David Van Vooren as the
. delegate to SWARM and Barbara Kujath as the Village's alternate
delegate. Seconded by J. Dement. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no.
Motion carried.
PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OIL' TRUSTEES
JUNE 1, 1992
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Planner Waldock spoke in reference to the Plat of Dedication for
135th Street between Route 30 and Van Dyke Road. Several months
ago, the Board of Trustees considered the Plat of Dedication for
135th Street. This Dedication Plat provides forty feet (40') of
right-of-way measured from the center line of 135th Street into the
Filcher properties. originally, at the time of consideration of
the Dedication Plat for this project, the Board of Trustees
directed Staff to add some language regarding utilities to the
Plat. This correction requires new signatures from the applicants.
Staff made those corrections and submitted the revised plat to the
applicants. However, the Filcher family has declined to execute
the revised plat. For this reason, Staff is recommending that the
original plat be executed by the Village to achieve forty feet
(40') of roadway right-of-way along the north side of 135th Street
between U.S. Route 30 and Van Dyke Road as presented. This road
dedication will allow for the completion of ditch improvements
north of the street surface area. The plat language does not
include reference to utility extensions. That was the language
which was to be added, but the owners have refused. After some
discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to authorize the
executor of the plat.
D. Gullicksen moved to authorize the Village President and Village
Clerk to execute the original Plat of Dedication for 135th Street
between Route 30 and Van Dyke Road. Seconded by J. Ray. Voice
vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
J. Dement moved to adopt Resolution No. 1013 Supporting Southern
Extension Of Interstate 55 (FAP 340). Seconded by J. Ray. Vote
by roll call. Rock, yes; Lambert, yes; Dement, yes; Ray, yes;
Sharp, yes; Gullicksen, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
W. Sharp moved to adopt Resolution No. 10].4 Supporting Plans For
The Fox Valley Expressway. Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll
call. Rock, yes; Lambert, yes; Dement, yes; Ray, yes; Sharp, yes;
Gullicksen, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
D. Gullicksen moved to authorize Payout No. 2 in the amount of
$27,218.92 to R.L. Bohol and the funds to come form the 1.988
General Obligation Bond proceeds. Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by
roll call. Rock, yes; Lambert, yes; Dement, yes; Ray, yes; Sharp,
yes; Gullicksen, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
J. Ray removed himself from the room.
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JANE 1, 1992
PAGE EIGHT
Planner Waldock spoke in reference to a request from Mr. & Mrs.
Joseph Ray for a Building Code Variance for a swimming pool
installation at 307 North Willow Drive West. The Subject site in
this case, is improved with a two (2) story wood frame house, with
a fourteen foot (14') by twenty foot (20') deck to the rear and a
ten foot (10') by ten foot (10') wood frame shed. The applicants
are proposing to construct an above ground pool that will utilize
an area of thirty-eight feet (38') by twenty feet (20') with
attached deck. The subject site is not a true rectangular
property. Sandbank Drive swings to the north encroaching into
property. In this way the rear property line is seventy-seven
point nine feet (77.9') in width, where the front property line is
nearly one-hundred feet (100') in width. It is this jog in the
right-of-way for Sandbank Drive that creates a unique situation,
and causes hardship in locating this swimming pool in the rear yard
area.. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Ray have requested a variation from the
Building Code for swimming pool setback at 307 North Willow Drive
West in Whispering Creek Subdivision. The Building Code requires
that all swimming pools be setback a minimum of thirty feet (30')
,from adjoining. streets, ten feet (10') from interior property
lines, and fifteen feet (15') from structures on site. Staff
recommends approval of a Building Code variance for Joseph and
Janice Ray at 307 North Willow Drive West to allow construction of
an above ground swimming pool at a setback of twenty-five feet
(25') from Sandbank Drive West, where thirty feet (30') would
otherwise be required by building regulations.
W. Sharp moved to allow a Building Code Variance for a swimming
pool installation at 307 North Willow Drive West per the plans
received in the packet. Seconded by M. Lambert. Vote by roll
call. Rock, yes; Lambert, yes; Dement, yes; Ray, absent; Sharp,
yes; Gullicksen, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
W. Sharp moved to authorize Change order #25 for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant Improvements (1989), the current contract price is
decreased by $900.00. Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Bote by roll
call. Rock, yes; Lambert, yes; Dement, yes; Ray, yes; Sharp, yes;
Gullicksen, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Administrator Van Vooren spoke in reference to the "Annual Spring
Clean -Up" . They anticipate it to be scheduled for June 19th, 20th
and 21st. We have received a quote from TCD Services as follows:
twenty (20) yard containers - $350.00; fifty (50) yard containers -
$545.00. Current schedule is that the dumpsters will be placed
in the gravel area behind the Village Hall, due to a scheduling
conflict to use Baish's property as we have used in the past.
After some discussion, H. Countryman suggested the dumpsters could
be placed at the Sewer Plant by the salt shed. The property can
be locked-up after hours. There will be an announcement to the
Village residents.
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D. Gullicksen moved to authorize the
1, 1992. Seconded by J. Ray. Vot
Lambert, yes; Dement, yes; Ray, yes;
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
payment of bills dated June
e by roll call. Rock, yes;
Sharp, yes; Gullicksen, yes.
J. Dement stated, during Village festivities, we want the Public
works Department to keep the garbage cans emptied and keep the
Village clean.
W. Sharp thanked the Police Officers for letting him take their
pictures for their articles in the Enterprise.
Mayor Latta thanked Officer Greco for his great job teaching DARE.
The children and parents were very pleased.
J. Ray thanked the Chief for the impromptu interview for Cable last
week.
J. Dement thanked the Chief for Police Department participation in
the Memorial Day Service, May 25, 1992.
D. Gullicksen moved to pay Friendly Chevrolet of Springfield
$9,429.78 for a 1992 Chevy Pick--up Truck (approved for purchase
previously). Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll call. Rack,
yes; Lambert, yes; Dement, yes; Ray, yes; Sharp, yes; Gullicksen,
yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Mayor Latta reported we have received a letter from Joliet Herald
News asking if the Village would like to put a community ad in the
paper at a cost of $35.00 or $75.Op. After some discussion, the
Board directed Planner Waldock to compile an ad for the Board's
review.
Administrator Van Vooren reported we have a letter from Will County
Chamber of Commerce regarding their concerns of NXPC's Land Use
Changes. We have received a notice from "Open Lands" who have
scheduled a Workshop for Tuesday, June 9, 1992 at 9:00 a.m. at
Channahon Park District's Arrowhead Community Center, in reference
to the DuPage River. We have received a letter from Romeoville in
reference to Intergovernmental Agreement of Police Services
assistance which will go to the Police Committee and then to the
Village Board. The schedule for the Appropriation ordinance is as
follows: 1) Public Notice in June l0, 1992 Enterprise. 2)
Conduct Public Hearing on Appropriation Ordinance, June 22, 1992.
3) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, July 7, 1992. Zt was the
consensus of the Board to cancel the Workshop on June 8, 1992 and
June 22nd Public Hearing and immediately following will be the
Workshop. He reported, we have received a resignation from Lisa
Wilson, Dispatcher, effective June 7, 1992 with two (2) weeks
vacation. Last day of employment, June 20, 1992.
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JIINE 1, 1992
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Planner Waldock stated the draft of the Zoning Ordinance will come
to the Board in the near future.
Chief Bennett reported Sergeant Perkins fractured his knee playing
basketball Saturday, May 30, 1992 and will be off for a period of
time.
Edward Schrader reported the Commerce Association is planning a
"Plainfield Business Expo '92" for September 19, 1992 at Indian
Trail Gymnasium. They are requesting permission to use the
Plainfield Lvgo on their sign and programs. With no abjection from
the Board, Mayor Latta requested the PCA send a letter of request.
W. Sharp moved to adjourn into Executive Session to reconvene.
Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried,
9:00 p.m.
10:41 p.m.
W. Sharp moved to adopt the pay scale as issued on the Payroll
Analysis sheet dated June 1, 1992 and is retroactive to the first
pay period in May (May 4, 1992). Seconded by M. Lambert. Vote by
roll call. Rock, yes; Lambert, yes; Dement, yes; Ray, yes; Sharp,
yes; Gullicksen, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
J. Dement moved to adjourn. Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Voice
vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
10:43 p.m.
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