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Home My Public Portal About10.19.92 VB MinutesPLAN E GE TRUSTE REGULAR MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 19, 1992 Mffi~BERS OF BOARD PRESENT: AT: PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY D. GULLICKSEN, W. SHARP, J. RAY, J. DEMENT, M. LAMBERT, R. ROCK, M. LATTA WAS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT: D. VAN VOOR B. KUJATH - J. HARVEY - P. WALDOCK D. BENNETT H. HAMILTON R. MILLER - D. SCHMITZ EN - ADMINISTRATOR DEPUTY VILLAGE CLERK ATTORNEY - PLANNER POLICE CHIEF - ENGINEER STREET FOREMAN - ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR At 7:00 p.m. the Deputy Village Clerk opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag. Roll call was taken, President Latta was absent, W. Sharp moved to appoint J. Dement as President Pro-Tem. Seconded • by R. Rock, Vote by roll call. Gullicksen, yes; Sharp, yes; Ray, yes; Dement, yes; Lambert, yes; Rock, yes; Motion carried. D. Gullicksen moved to approve the New/Old Business Section of the Agenda as submitted. Seconded by M. Lambert. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. D. Gullicksen moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include the minutes of the regular meeting of October ~, 1992. Seconded by M. Lambert.. Voice vote. fi yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 7.413 W. Sharp moved to adopt ites~lirtrotr'-No:-~ Adoption of 1993 National Electrical Code (NEC). Seconded by J. Ray. Ro11 call vote. Gullicksen, yes; Sharp, yes; Ray, yes; Dement, yes; Lambert, yes; Rock, yes. Mahon carried. Board considered letter from Knights of Columbus asking for the weekend of October 23 and 24 as "Help Mentally Handicapped Citizens Days". Board approved said weekend as stated. The St. Mary's Church Site Plan was presented for review. The proposed construction of a 32,000 square foot church with 263 paved parking spaces, Landscaping and storm water detention plans for this project were approved as part of the school site. A comment concerning the water that settles on the street after a rainfall was mentioned and Father Bill of St. Mary's tried to address this issue but was not convincing enough to satisfy the PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OCTOBER 19, 1992 PAGE TWO resident. Mr. Bender, also representing St. Mary's, stated that there will be a "French Drain" installed to help take care of the water. J. Ray moved to approve the site plan for St. Mary's Church. Seconded by M. Lambert. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. P. Waldock presented the Text Amendment to the sign regulations of the Village of Plainfield regarding development signs for subdivision projects. The Plan Commission has determined that it is beneficial to accommodate aggressive marketing programs for projects within the Village. Board requested additions to text as to the style of the signs allowed. Wants more visual appeal. Board directed. staff to revise amendment and submit in Ordinance form at a later date. P. Waldock presented vehicle signs. Specifically, at issue, are large vans painted with company identification covering most of each side of the truck. Concern has been indicated when such a truck is ,parked for long periods of time fn the front parking lot of a business in a retail/ office setting the owner is trying to get around existing sign ordinances. The Plan Commission recommends that no Ordinance be adopted to control signs on operational motor vehicles at this time. Board discussion followed. M. Lambert brought. up the fact that other businesses are now starting to use vehicles as advertising signs. M. Lambert stated that other local business owners, like himself, find that it is unfair and feels that vehicle signs of this type do not comply with the current. sign Ordinance. D. Gullicksen asked to table the issue for one month and see if there will be a voluntary removal of said trucks. If not, D. Gullicksen, will at that time, make a motion to prohibit motor vehicle signs. 1026 W. Sharp moved to adopt Resolution No. H~2~-'7~- denying Oak Park Sportsmens Club rezoning from A-l Agricultural to G-6 Commercial Recreational District due to applicants refusal to annex to the Village of Plainfield. Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Roll call vote. Rock, yes; Dement, yes; Sharp, yes; Gullicksen, yes; Ray, yes; Lambert, yes. Motion carried. D. Van Voaren discussed the 1992. Snow Plow Bids. Mr. Doug Shreve challenged the Board's decision and stated that he was announced as the highest bidder. His bid appeared to be high because his machines have a larger capacity than the other bidders. Shreve's bid per square yard would be lower, which is a savings to the taxpayers. The Board considered Mr. Shreve's agrument and made a recommendation to the staff to improve the total bid package for next year and to be more specific as to the type and size of F PLAZNFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OCTOBER 19, 1992 PAGE THREE equipment necessary to accomplish the job. Some discussion between Mr. John Green and Mr. Doug Shreve developed and J. Dement asked that both men direct their questions and comments to the Baard, Mr. Shreve reported that Nir. Ron Miller, Street Foremen for the Village, was to inspect all bidders equipment. Mr. Shreve's opinion was that Mr. Miller did not do a thorough inspection. The Board would not change their original decision and John Green Excavating was awarded the Snow Plow Contract. Board approved additional purchase of Cable TV equipment that would exceed the current budget amount by $551.48. W. Sharp moved to accept the 1991/92 Village of Plainfield Financial Audit. Seconded by M. Lambert. Roll call vote. Rock, yes; Dement, yes; Sharp, yes; Gullicksen, yes; Ray, yes; Lambert, yes. Motion carried. 1oz~~v D. Gullicksen moved to adopt Resoluta.on Nv. ~Qa~ Creating a Class "F" Liquor License Within the Village of Plainfield. Seconded by J. Ray. Roll call vote, Rock, yes; Dement, yes; Sharp, yes; Gullicksen, yes; Ray, yes; Lambert, yes, Motion carried. Letter from Illinois Environmental Protection Agency concerning an evaluation of community water supply. This letter was for the Boards' information.. Mr. H. Countryman is preparing a response to the questions raised. Upon completion of Mr. Countryman's response, Staff will forward to you for review. W. Sharp moved to accept the Bills Payable as submitted. Seconded by J. Ray. Roll call vote. Rock, yes; Dement, yes; Sharp, yes; Gullicksen, yes; Ray, yes; Lambert, yes. Motion carried. J. Dement called far Committee Reports. None were given. Report from D. Van Vooren. Information reports concerning Water Pumpage Report and Sewer Flows for EPA compliance. Referenced July 13, 1.992 forwarded a memo to Board with regard to demonstration funds received by Plainfield for the EJ&E viaduct. These funds are part of the recently signed Federal Transportation Bi11 with IDOT which total approximately $1,250,000. IDOT is proposing a transfer of funds away from the construction of the EJ&E viaduct to other projects with regard to transportation systems throughout the Plainfield area. Asked Board to review memo and think about options for future discussion. Discussed Naperville/Plainfield Road sewer and water extension. System not in compliance with village standards. Lakelands Development (G N Development) asked for Letter of Credit reduction on on-site portion of letter. W. Sharp moved to approve reduction of Letter of Credit for the on- PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OCTOBER 19, 1992 PAGE FOUR site portion of the Lakelands Project to be consist with the engineering recommendation. Seconded by M. Lambert. Roll call vote. Rock, yes; Dement, yes; Sharp, yes; Gullicksen, no; Ray, yes; Lambert, yes, Motion carried. Mr. Richard Searls asked the Board to grant his subdivision, Renwick Pointe, to be redesigned and independent from Arbor Subdivision. The original design was for Arbor Subdivision to construct Dan O'Connell Drive and our plat calls for us to dedicate 19' of our property for street right-of-way and for us to improve Howard Street. We have been ready to start construction for some time now but we are being delayed because Arbor Subdivision is not prepared to begin to date. Board requests that Arbor Subdivision submit their Letter of Credit in two weeks or project will be terminated. Letter from Golden Development concerning Golden Meadow Estates Unit IV Concept Plan. Annexation Agreement is being reviewed by Mr, James Harvey, Village Attorney. Details will be prepared for the November 2, 1992 Village Board meeting, No report from Deputy Village Clerk or Attorney. Mr. Jack Lohmar, resident, stated concern about damaged fence at Plainfield Plaza. P. Waldock state fence is not a safety issue. D. Gullicksen stated that the properly maintained fence and recommended that P. Waldock meet with Mr. Lohmar & Mr. & Mrs. J. Bays. Mr. Lohmar requested speedy results. Board requested progress report on this issue at the next board meeting. Also, Mr, Lohmar was concern about garbage trucks in the neighborhood before 6 a.m, D. Van Vooren stated that he had spoken to TCD Services about this .problem and they were in the process of re-routing the trucks and that trucks will not be in the neighborhood before 7 a.m. D. Van Vooren is sure if this doesn't take place in a timely fashion that he will hear from the residents. Village does not currently regulate commercial pick up times but the Village would not have any problem doing so if necessary. Mr. Lohmar asking far answer to previous question concerning standing water on the corner of Pratt and Highview, Board asked H. Hamilton, Engineer, to investigate. this problem and report to the staff. J. Dement hopes that all Mr. Lohmar's considers will be answered as soon as possible. J. Dement moved to adjourn into Executive Session on personnel matter, not to recovene. Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Voice vote. 6 yes, d no. Motion carried. ,~ 9 : 00 p . m . ~-~,^~ BARBARA KUJA H, DEPUTY VILLAGE CLERK