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PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
DATE: MARCH 6, 1989
AT: VILLAGE HALL
MEMBERS OF BOARD PRESENT: MAYOR LATTA, K. CALLANAN, D. LEWTN,
J. DEMENT, L. KELLY, J. BOOTZ, D.
GULLICKSEN
OTHERS PRESENT: M. PUSINELLI - ADMINISTRATOR
V, KRNAC - VILLAGE CLERK
D. RUTTLE - ATTORNEY
D. BENNETT - POLICE CHIEF
P. WALDOCK - PLANNER
At 7:30 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 appr~
Agenda with the addition
American Red Cross and
consider an appointment
by J. Bootz. Voice vote.
ave the New/Old Business Section of the
of Sheriff Johnson to speak; letter from
an Executive Session on personnel to
for employee, to reconvene. Seconded
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
L. Kelly moved to approve the Consent Agenda (which includes
minutes of January 9, 1989). Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Voice
vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Sheriff Johnson spoke in reference to the approval of the Village
of Plainfield allowing the Sheriff's Department to conduct a
Sub-Station at the Plainfield Village Hall. Mayor Latta welcomed
the Sheriff's Department to our community and our Village Hall.
Mayor Latta introducted Dr. James Waldorf, principal of Plainfield
High School. Mr. Waldorf spoke in reference to the "Tn Touch"
Drug and Alcohol prevention program. He stated this program is
to make everyone aware of the problem and to suggest ways to
prevent this problem. We are talking about youths from Junior
High to College leval. This program is aimed at preventing
alcohol and drug use by youths in the Plainfield area. Chris
Moore, a Junior student from Plainfield High School, spoke from
a students point of view stating a possible cause of alcohol and ,~,~
drug abuse in our community in the young could be movies (PG) a~~~
and television. Also, teenagers feel they have to be cc e e
at parties. Some teens put pressures on others to use drugs or
alcohol. The community has the problem, not just the schools
or parents. Mr. DeSutter spoke stating 49~ of high school kids
do their drinking in cars; 25,000 people die in automobile
PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MARCH 6, 1989
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accidents from alcohol; 19~ of people from age 14-17 years old
have serious drinking problems; 7~ of our area, 5th through 8th
graders, use alcohol or drugs on a weekly basis; 27~ of our
students who have tried alcohol have done so by the time they
are in 7th grade. We are here to get the community involved in
this prevention process. Dr. Waldorf stated we are recruiting ~~~,~~
persons to participate in April 6th meetin at the Med'
Center at 7:30 p.m. of a tirrin committee for the "In Touch" ~~•
program. Mayor Latta state will have representatives from
the Board and Police Department attending this meeting.
Mayor Latta read a letter from the American Red Cross requesting
that the Village fly the Red Cross flag during the month of March
promoting Red Cross month, 1989. It was the consensus of the
Board to fly the flag.
K. Callanan moved to accept the Facility Plan Update, 1989 of
the sewerage systems by Robert Hamilton and direct the staff to
forward a copy to the Illinois Plan Commission and the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency. Seconded by J. Dement. Voice
vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
D. Gullicksen moved to approve payment of the bills for the period
of March 1, 1989 through March 7, 1989. Seconded by J. Bootz.
Vote by roll call. Callanan, yes; Lewin, yes; Dement, yes; Kelly,
yes; Bootz, yes; Gullicksen, yes, 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
K. Callanan reported the Park District is requesting Streets and
Parking Lot closures for Plainfield Fest 1989 form Friday, July
14th, Saturday, July 15th and Sunday, July 16, 1989. They request
Street closures - Chicago from Fox River to Illinois; Fox River
from Lockport to Commercial; DesPlaines from Lockport to
Commercial; Ottawa from Illinois to James; also, the Illinois
Street Parking Lot be allocated for Handicapped Parking only.
Fire District has approved the alternate route. The Post Master,
Kim Fox, has no problem with the moving of the mail boxes. L.
Kelly questioned if Hinsdale Farms was contacted? K. Callanan
stated she was not aware if they (Hinsdale Farms) were contacted.
K. Callanan moved to approve the closing of the streets and
Illinois Street Parking Lot for duration of Plainfield Fest 1989
as requested in the Park District letter dated January 24, 19$9,
contingent upon acceptance from Hinsdale Farms. Seconded by J.
Dement. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 na. Motion carried.
J. Dement read. a letter from Plainfield Commerce Association
commending the Street Department and Village employees for the
efficient Snow Removal Program this winter.
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MARCH 6, 1989
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J. Dement spoke in reference to a purchase/lease agreement for
a John Deere 310C Loader Backhoe. This machine will be used for
loading snow from our parking lots and along our curbs; spreading
gravel; repair of some humps and ridges in same of the streets.
In the future, we hope to do some major projects. Mayor Latta
questioned if we approve this lease/punc~ase agreement then next
Budget year, can we choose to pay the balance? Attorney Ruttle
stated we have a right of pre-payment.
J. Dement moved to approve Resolution No. 931 Authorizing The
Village Of Plainfield To Execute A Lease Agreement With John Deere
Leasing Company. Seconded by J. Bootz, Vote by roll call.
Callanan, yes; Lewin, yes; Dement, yes; Kelly, yes; Bootz, yes;
Gullicksen, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
J. Dement stated the monthly payment will be $801.13 per month
for 60 months which includes a maintenance agreement (60 months
ar 7500 hours) on the backhoe; cash price, $39,778.00; total price
with interest on the lease/punc~ase program $48,067.80.
L. Kelly reported all Board members received a copy of tomorrow
nights (3/7/89) Plan Commission meeting. In regard to the ESDA,
he turned over to the attorney a copy of Public Act 85-1027
effective June 30, 1988. It is the Illinois Emergency Services
and Disaster Act of 1988. It is necessary for the Village to
adopt a resolution authorizing an ESDA Coordinator within the
Village of Plainfield before we can qualify to participate in
ESDA Programs, equipment purchases and to cover personnel who
may be working on behalf of ESDA. He stated he has requested
a sample resolution from Illinois ESDA.
D. Lewin acknowledged receipt of a letter of resignation from
Grace M. Hoyt as dispatcher effective February 19, 1989.
D. Lewin acknowledged receipt of the Police Department Annual
Report for 1988.
D. Lewin reported that he, Administrator Pusinelli and Planner
Waldock have been looking into the possibility of hiring a
full-time Building and Zoning Inspector.
D. Lewin moved to authorize staff to advertise for Building and
Code Enforcement Officer at a annual salary of $22,000 to $29,000,
to be employed by June 1, 1989 (using the attached ad in packet
for advertising). Seconded by J. Dement. 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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MARCH 6, 1989
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Attorney Ruttle stated we (Village) can join BOLA (Building
Officials and Code Administrators) administratively.
Administrator Pusinelli reported this week we will be mailing
and publishing a notice of "Sump Pump Inspections".
Planner Waldock stated the Board received an updated Annexation
Agreement for G.N. Development, Lakelands and we would like to
schedule it for the March 13, 1989 Workshop for a detailed
discussion. Mr. Clark stated the engineers are in the process
of designing the pipe system, but that will not be completed now.
It is mast urgent we get a decision from the Village as soon as
possible and we will attempt the March 13, 1989 Workshop.
Planner Waldock reported the Plan Commission has started hearings
on the "Site Plan Review" - new ordinance regarding commercial,
industrial (and multi-family) site plan review.
Mayor Latta questioned the status of the Vista Lane resurfacing.
Administrator Pusinelli stated he spoke to CED (Center for
Economic Development), Ron Pullman, and they still have to send
us documents for us to proceed with this project. Also, Mayor
Latta requested the West Norman Drain Project should be checked
into.
D. Lewin moved to adjourn into Executive Session to reconvene.
Seconded by L. Kelly. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
8:31 p.m.
8:52 p.m.
D. Lewin moved to hire Kimberly Miller as a full-time Dispatcher
at a rate of $6.36 per hour effective March 7, 1989. Seconded
by D. Gullicksen. Vote by roll call. Callahan, yes; Lewin, yes;
Dement, yes; Kelly, yes; Bootz, yes; Gullicksen, yes. 5 yes,
0 no. Motion carried.
L. Kelly moved to adjourn. Seconded by J. Bootz. Voice vote.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
8:55 p.m.
Vera Krnac V' lage Clerk