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PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
DATE: DECEMBER 20, 1993 AT: PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
MEMBERS OF BOARD PRESENT: PRESIDENT PETERSON, R. ROCK, J.
DEMENT, L. KELLY, J. HEIMERDINGER,
J. RAY, M. LAMBERT.
OTHERS PRESENT: D.
S.
J.
H.
D.
H.
VAN VOOREN - ADMINISTRATOR
JANIK - CLERK
HARVEY - ATTORNEY
HAMILTON - ENGINEER
BENNETT - POLICE CHIEF
COUNTRYMAN - WATER/SEWER DEPT.
At 7:00 p.m. President Peterson called the meeting to order. Ro11
call was taken, all were present. He then led the pledge to the
flag .
Announcements: President Peterson made presentations of 6 awards
to recognize service and to encourage others to get involved in the
community. Mr. Gilson was selected as Citizen of the Year; Stephen
and Patricia Thomson were awarded the Beautification of the Year
Award for renovation of their home at 203 Lockport Street; Pizza by
Marchelloni received the Business of the Year Award; Officer Kevin
Greco received Employee of the Year Award; Trustee Larry Kelly
received the Trustee of the Year Award; Bill and Helen Sprague
received the Volunteers of the Year Award.
After the presentation, Trustee Jack Heimerdinger also recognized
the many unsung citizens who have also contributed to the
community; all Village employees, all businesses and churches and
all elected officials.
Public Comments:
There were no public comments.
J. Dement moved to approve the Agenda with an addition of an
Executive Session on personnel and pending litigation and to
reconvene. Seconded by L. Ke11y. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes;
Heimerdinger, yes; Kelly, yes; Lambert, yes; Ray, yes; Rock, yes.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
L. Ke11y moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by J.
• Dement. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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DECEMBER 20, 1993
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J. Ray moved to appoint Mr. John S. Prieboy, Jr. as a full time
police officer effective January 3, 1993, at a salary of $22, 500.00
and also move that we authorize the Village President to sign the
Employment Agreement between the Village and Mr. Prieboy. 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.
Harry Countryman introduced Mr, Dan Biermann as the new Wastewater
Plant Employee.
J. Dement moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1540 TAX LEVY, 1994 - 1995.
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.
M, Lambert moved to approve an Easement Agreement between the
Walker's Grove Subdivision and the Birkett Farm, 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.
J. Ray moved to approve the Final Plat for Lakelands Subdivision
Unit 3 subject to the three stipulations recommended by the
Planning Commission. Seconded by L. Kelly. Vote by roll call.
Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Kelly, yes; Lambert, abstain; Ray,
yes; Rock, yes. 5 yes, 1 abstain, 0 no. Motion carried.
L. Kelly moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1541 ANNEXING PROPERTY OWNED
BY JOHN MROZEK AND ANNE R. MROZEK LOCATED AT 145 FREDERICK AVENUE.
Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes;
Heimerdinger, yes; Kelly, yes; Lambert, yes; Ray, yes; Rock, yes.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
J. Dement moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1542 AMENDING CHAPTER 7,
ARTICLE 5, SECTION 5-5-1-2 REQUIRING AN INCREASE IN THE ANNUAL
REGISTRATION OF ALL CONTRACTORS DOING WORK ON PERMIT IN THE VILLAGE
OF PLAINFIELD FROM $25.00 TO $100.00 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 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.
J. Ray moved to adopt Resolution No. 1055 ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR
REINSPECTIONS. 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.
President Peterson spoke briefly on the availability of a liquor
license for Larry's Diner. It was the consensus of the Board that
before we issue any new liquor licenses that we have the Ways &
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DECEMBER 20, 1993
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Means Committee review and come back with recommendations for the
fee structure and clarification with regard to entertainment and
place on the agenda for the first meeting in January, 1.994.
H. Hamilton, Engineer spoke briefly on new FEMA Flood Plain Maps
which strongly affect the Village.
J. Dement moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss
personnel and pending litigation and to reconvene, and to take a
five minute break. Seconded by M. Lambert. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0
no. Motion carried.
7:50 p.m. Adjourn to Executive Session.
8:23 p.m. Reconvene the regular meeting. Roll call was taken, all
were present.
J. Dement moved to approve the promotion of Terry Freeman and David
Countryman from laborman to equipment operator at the hourly rate
per the memorandum effective May 1, 1993 and that we also raise Ron
Miller's salary per the memorandum also effective May 1, 1993 and
that we promote from receptionist to clerk/typist Maureen Donnelly
effective December 20, 1993. 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.
Discussions were had regarding WBBM and the performance of their
contract. Attorney Harvey and Administrator Van Vooren will pursue
the liquidation of our ,lease with WBBM or the continuation based
upon new findings.
J. Dement moved to adopt the Meeting Schedule for 1994. Seconded
by J. Ray. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
R. Rock moved to adjourn, Seconded by J, Dement. Voice vote. 6
yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
$:34 p.m.
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S SAN JANIK' VILLAGE CLERK