HomeMy Public PortalAbout02.07.94 VB Minutes. PLAINFIEL VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
DATE: FEBRUARY 'T, 1994 AT: PLAINFTELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
MEMBERS OF BOARD PRESENT: PRESIDENT PETERSON, J. DEMENT, J.
HETMERDINGER, M. LAMBERT, J. RAY,
L. KELLY, R. ROCK.
OTHERS PRESENT: D•
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VAN VOOREN - ADMINISTRATOR
JANIK - CLERK
BENNETT - POLICE CHIEF
RUTTLE - ATTORNEY
WALDOCK - PLANNER
HAMILTON - ENGINEER
At 7:00 p.m. President Peterson called the meeting to order. Roll
call was taken, all were present. He then led the pledge to the
flag .
President Peterson proclaimed the week of February 11-20, 1994 as
Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week and encourages everyone to be
aware of the lifesaving benefits of the proper use of child safety
seats and safety belts to protect against the risk of death or
injury on every ride.
. President Peterson spoke regarding his most recent President's
Corner column in the Enterprise and the need to debate the issue of
Rt. 30/I11. Rt. 59 Bypass.
The President and Board of Trustees and Chief Bennett presented a
Commendation to Detective Andru J. Vanderlei for his exceptional
investigative work in apprehending a career criminal and returning
him to the prison system.
Public Comments:
Mr. Jim Whitson, resident of the Village of Plainfield spoke
regarding Selective Enforcement. He strongly encouraged Chief
Bennett and the police department to stop giving tickets in
questionable situations.
Trustee Heimerdinger spoke regarding the proposed Rt . 3 0 - T 11. Rt .
59 Bypass. There has been much disagreement between the President
and Board of Trustees on this subject. He suggested a proposed
Resolution wherein it would strongly discourage any recommendation
for routing a major roadway through the parcels of land known as
the Wallin Farm and the Spangler Farm. He believes that there is
no need for a moratorium on building projects on sites through the
proposed By-Pass route. There is no reason to wait for the
consultants report, if the Village Board agrees that it is not in
the best interest on the Village to use this land for a highway,
there is no need to wait for a justifying study.
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President Peterson also spoke regarding the fact that he would
appreciate the Board waiting on new developments until we are
supplied direction and guidance by Meridian Engineers on the issue
of the Rt. 30 - I11. Rt. 59 Bypass.
It was the consensus of the Board to have a Workshop on February
14, 1994 for the sole discussion of the proposed Rt.30 - Ill. Rt.
59 Bypass and to invite Joy Schaad of Meridian Engineers to give
input and assistance,
Trustees Ke11y spoke regarding a letter from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency in which they have adopted the principal of
establishing Explorer Scout Emergency Preparedness Posts across the
country. It is with pride that the Plainfield Village Board and
ESDA can recognize that we did this a year and a half ago, and we
were the first to be established in the areas Rainbow Council. He
also asked the parents of school age children to remind their
children to stay back from the curbs and streets when snow plows
are working on your street.
Trustees Ray, Lambert and Dement made comments regarding the Bypass
controversy between Trustee Heimerdinger and President Peterson and
• they agreed that next week's workshop session would be an excellent
place to discuss this issue solely, along with ideas from newly
hired traffic consultant, Meridian Engineers.
President Peterson asked to have item #8, Discussion for New Liquor
License Ordinance removed and also asked far an Executive Session
to discuss personnel and land acquisition and not to reconvene.
J. Dement moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Seconded by L.
Kelly. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Ray asked for a correction on the Minutes for January 24,
1994, Page Four, Second Paragraph to read,"IDOT has not responded
yet, but they have lowered the speed limit 5 miles per hour to 50
miles per hour."
L. Kelly moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Seconded
by M. Lambert. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, Yes;
Kelly, yes; Lambert, yes; Ray, yes; Rock, yes. 6 yes, 0 no.
Motion carried.
Planner Waldock spoke regarding the extension of Final Plat
approval for THE RESERVE. The Village Board granted Final Plat
approval to "The Reserve" Unit 1 on August 2, 1993. This approval
was granted far a six month time frame renewable if requested. The
Village has received a request to extend the approval until June
30, 1994. This should allow sufficient time to finalize a pending
sale of the Townhouse area of their project and develop plans for
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site plan approval. Staff recommends Extension of the Final Plat
approval until June 30, 1994.
J. Ray moved to extend the Final Plat approval for "The Reserve"
until June 30, 1994. Seconded by M. Lambert. Vote by roll call.
Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Kelly, yes; Lambert, yes; Ray, yes;
Rock, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Planner Waldock spoke regarding the Highland Meadows Subdivision
and Annexation Agreement Amendment. Moser Enterprises of
Naperville is proposing to develop Highland Meadows, 240 homes, at
the southwest corner of the intersection across the street from the
school. We received a letter from Mr. Selfridge, attorney for the
developers of Highland Meadows Subdivision, in which he discusses
development issues and Staff had the following conclusions: The
Staff had no objection to name change. Staff finds the Brett
Street realignment to be acceptable, however, it should be noted
that this realignment results in a slight decrease in lot area.
Typical lot sizes in this block are now at or just over 11,000 sq.
ft. Staff does not .object to the Birkett Farm developer receiving
a recapture for that portion of the interceptor sewer they
construct that was included in the Walker's Grove benefit area.
However, clarification must be made as to which party gets
reimbursed first. It is suggested that the developer incurring
costs first, be provided recapture payments first. In any event
the recapture provisions for the Birkitt property shall be
consistent with the recapture provisions written into the Walker's
Grove Subdivision Annexation Agreement. Concerning 135th Street
Improvements, it was decided that should Walker's Grove improve 135
St. prior to the Birkett development's Unit 3, then the Birkett
developer shall pay the Village a sum equal to their proportionate
share which is roughly 50~ of the completed 135th St. improvement.
These improvements would include street surface, storm sewers,
curbs and gutter and signage. Sidewalks on the north shall be
Walker's Grove sole cost and sidewalks on the south shall be the
Birkett developers sole cost. In the event that the Birkett
developer builds Unit 3 prior to Walker's Grove required completion
of 135th St. improvements, then Walker's Grove shall pay the
Village a sum equal to 100 of the street improvements fronting the
Birkett parcel. The Village would then reimburse the Birkett
developer for their proportionate share (roughly 50~) of the costs
of improvements (not including sidewalks). In any event, the
Village shall receive roughly 50~ of the 135th Street development
costs. Staff had no objections to the issue of Cross walk
improvements in which the developer has agreed to provide a
crosswalk with blinking yellow lights and pavement striping as part
of the third phase of the development. In regards to Storm sewer
improvements, presently Walker's Grove Subdivision intends to
construct a storm sewer surrounding the commercial area on the
Birkett Farm. Moser Enterprises would reimburse Walker's Grove by
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a direct payment of one-third of the construction cost as each of
the three phases of development are platted.
A lengthy discussion was had which focused on School Contributions
and on the Village's growth and how it will affect the schools,
particularly Walker's Grove Elementary. Trustees agreed to go
with contribution fees established and approved at the time final
plat for each of the three units is approved. Relative to the
impact fee, discussion was brought up regarding the cost of a
traffic signal at 135th Street, which estimated it would probably
cost $85,000.00 per corner/ and there are 4 corners. After
debating the issue of the Impact Fee, it was the consensus of the
Board that these fees would remain at $325.00 per lot, paid at the
time of issuance of a building permit, as previously discussed.
Administrator Van Vooren stated that the applicant's attorney will
prepare a draft of the Amended Annexation Agreement, the Village
Attorney will review, and it will be brought back to the Board,
probably with a Preliminary Plat for Unit #1.
Planner Waldock spoke regarding the Rezoning from I-1 Light
Industrial to Residential A, Single-family. Location: Lot 6,
Riverview Estates Subdivision, west of -Naperville/Plainfield Road
at Mill Street. The subject site is a vacant two acre parcel that
had been previously occupied by a horse farm. I-1, Light
Industrial Zoning was established over the south portion of the
subject site, along with the adjoining parcel to the south,~the
properties on both sides of Mill Street as well. Subsequently,
with the platting of the residential portion of Riverview Estates
Subdivision, market conditions now warrant further residential
development on the subject site. Therefore, the property owner is
no longer interested in developing the site industrially. This
rezoning is requested in conjunction with a three lot subdivision
of the subject site. The proposal also includes the establishment
of three single-family residential lots. Planning Commission
recommended approval of the downzoning from I-1 to Residence A as
requested for Lot 6, and they also recommended approval of the
Final Plat for Riverview Estates Subdivision Unit 2, subject to the
following stipulations: Satisfactory re-zoning of the subject site;
Compliance with the requirements of the Village Engineer and
Payment of outstanding engineering review costs and sanitary sewer
improvements costs.
M. Lambert moved to approve the Rezoning from I-1 Light Industrial
to Residence A for Lot 6, Riverview Estates Subdivision. Seconded
by J. Ray. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes;
Kelly, yes; Lambert, yes; Ray, yes; Rock, yes. 6 yes, 0 no.
. Motion carried.
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M. Lambert moved to approve the Final Plat for Riverview Estates
Subdivision Unit 2 with the stipulations as outlined in the
Planning Commission report. Seconded by J. Ray. Vote by roll
call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Kelly, yes; Lambert, yes;
Ray, yes; Rock, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Mr. Mark Soave, Owner of the Riverview Estates Subdivision spoke
briefly.
8:45 p.m. 5 minute break
8:50 p.m. Reconvene
M. Lambert moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1545 AMENDING THE VILLAGE
OF PLAINFIELD LIQUOR CODE, which expands the number of liquor
licenses authorized to be issued within the corporate limits of the
Village of Plainfield to fifteen (15). Seconded by J.
Heimerdinger. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes;
Kelly, yes; Lambert, yes; Ray, yes; Rock, yes. 6 yes, 0 no.
Motion carried.
Planner Waldock spoke briefly and gave an update to the Board as to
the lighting concerns at White Orchid Restaurant and the
corrections that will need to be made before issuance of an
occupancy certificate.
M. Lambert moved to adopt Resolution No. 1060 CREATING A CLASS "F"
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS-COUNCIL #5573 FISH FRIES
IN FEBRUARY AND MARCH. Seconded by M. Lambert. Vote by roll call.
Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Kelly, yes; Lambert, yes; Ray, yes;
Rock, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Administrator Van Vooren spoke regarding a request from Ted Benson,
owner of The Corvette Collection, Inc. who wants to expand his
showroom located on Route 30. He is also requesting a seven-year
tax moratorium on the proposed expansion. The request was referred
to the Commerce and Development Committee for consideration.
J. Dement moved to approve the purchase of Pontiac Grand Prix for
use by the Village Administrator. The car will be purchased
through the state bid at a cost of $12,166.19. Seconded by R.
Rock. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Kelly,
yes; Lambert, yes; Ray, yes; Rock, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried.
Administrator Van Vooren spoke regarding the Well House #5 and a
request to Sid. The most current Engineer's probable cost for this
facility with the softener additions $845,000. Funding for this
project is to come from the water tap-ons paid which are deposited
-- in Fund 12 of the Treasurer's Report. As of December 31, 1993,
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this fund has a current cash balance of $859,403.24. Staff is
looking for authorization to advertise and open bids on Well House
#5 and also authorization to execute the gas service agreement with
Northern T1linois Gas Company. The Board members discussed the
costs of building the Well House. Trustee Kelly expressed concerns
about the high cost of building the house and noted that we need to
stay within our budgets.
M. Lambert moved to approve the advertisement and open bids on Well
House #5. Seconded by R. Rock. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes;
Heimerdinger, yes; Kelly, yes; Lambert, yes; Ray,. yes; Rock, yes.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
M. Lambert moved to approve the execution of a Gas Service
Agreement with Northern Illinois Gas Company. Seconded by R. Rock.
Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Administrator Van Vooren discussed a Traffic Study which will be
taking place soon by Joy Schaad of Meridian Engineers & Planners,
Inc. for data collection as a component of the Village's
Transportation Plan. Next in line is the scheduling of the key
person interviews. Key persons are defined as those discussion
. makers within the Community. He explained that the next step after
the key person interviews would be a Public Hearing and prior to
said hearing the Board will meet with the consultant to provide
input. Additionally, we have received a letter from Continental
Cable and they are asking to amend their Franchise Agreement to
delete FM Stereo Reception Service. Agreement with Lane Kendig
for preparing Plainfield's Comprehensive Plan will be placed as an
Agenda Item on February 21st, 1994.
Chief Bennett discussed the progress of his Selective Enforcement
Program and submitted to the Board his Operations Reports for
November and December, 1993.
Engineer, Howard Hamilton, spoke regarding the Winding Creek
Intersection with Rt. 30 and after making contact with IDOT, a Mr.
John Schwartz will be coming to Plainfield to study the traffic at
the above intersection.
Attorney Dave Ruttle spoke regarding the proposed Liguor Control
Ordinance in which it outlines the various classifications, who has
the various licenses under the classifications and also included is
a section on nudity for the Board's review. Also, for your
information, there now is certain types of traffic violations that
will be handled routinely through court supervision, wherein
persons will not have to appear in court, it can be done by mail.
The. idea is to lessen the volume at the courthouse and reduce the
M overtime of the officers .
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J. Dement moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss land
acquisition and personnel and not to reconvene. Seconded by M.
Lambert. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
9:45 p.m.
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