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HomeMy Public PortalAbout05.01.95 VB Minutes• • PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING DATE: MAY 1, 1995 MEMBERS OF BOARD PRESENT: AT: PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESIDENT PETERSON, J. HEIMERDINGER, R. ROCK, M. LAMBERT, J. DEMENT, K. O'CONNELL. OTHERS PRESENT: D. VAN VOOREN - ADMINISTRATOR S. JANIK - CLERK D. BENNETT - POLICE CHIEF J. HARVEY - ATTORNEY H. HAMILTON - ENGINEER P. WALDOCK - DEVELOPMENT/ZONING J. DUBBIN - PLANNER At 7:00 p.m. President Feterson 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 May 14-20, 1995 as National Historic Preservation Week. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no public comments. President Peterson and the Board of Trustees acknowledged recognition of former Trustees Larry Kelly and Joe Ray, and presented plaques to each. Fresident Peterson asked for an Executive Session on personnel to reconvene. M. Lambert moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Seconded by J. Dement. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. J. Heimerdinger moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by M. Lambert. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Lambert, yes; Rock, yes; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS 1) DISCUSSION - 1994 TAX RATE Administrator Van Vooren explained that the anticipated tax rate for 1994 is $0.7$65/$100 EAV. This rate represents a 5.02% decrease from the 1993 Tax Rate of $0.8281/$100 EAV for all Village taxed property. • . PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 1, 1995 PAGE TWO 2) RESOLUTION - 1995 STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Administrator Van Vooren spoke briefly to the Board stating that Hamilton Engineering has been working on the completion of the specifications for the 1995 Street Maintenance Program. This summer the program will complete the following work: Lockport Street; Mallard Drive South; Indian Boundary, and we also anticipate funds for the repair of the existing storm sewer on Willow Drive West. To this end, Staff recommends that the Village Board authorize a Resolution which allocates $100,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund for the 1995 Street Maintenance Program. J. Dement moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 1109 FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE. Seconded by M. Lambert. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Lambert, yes; Rock, yes; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 3) DISCUSSION - COUNTY CASE/ R.L. SOHOL Director of Development and Zoning Waldock explained to the Board the annexation agreement provided by R. L. Soho1: The 80 acre property to the east of the property subject to rezoning will be annexed to the Village when it becomes contiguous to the Village boundary; upon annexation, the 80 ace property will be zoned AG Agricultural; the 44 acre property currently subject to rezoning will not, upon contiguity, be annexed to the Village; the applicant will provide a 60 foot easement from the center lane of Heggs Road on both the 44 acre and the 80 acre properties for highway and/or utility purposes. The applicant will also make dedications of and improvements to Heggs Road in accordance with the Wheatland Township requirements. Upon platting of the 80 acre property, the owner agrees to grant easements and Rights-of-way for public improvements and utilities. The Village agrees not to file any objections to the rezoning of the 44 acre property. Upon application for rezoning and platting of the 80 acre property, the owner agrees to pay all impact fees in effect at the time of platting in conjunction with any land contributions currently required by Village Ordinances. The applicant intends to rezone the 44.8 acre subject property from Will County Agricultural to Wi11 County Single Family Residential to allow for the development of 42 single family residential dwelling units. The subject property is adjacent to an existing single family residential development. The existing development is served by well and septic, as will be the proposed development. This rezoning is subject to Village consideration per Illinois State Statutes because it is within one and one-half miles of the current Village boundary. The Village may only object or support the rezoning as it is a county zoning case. • PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 1, 1995 PAGE THREE Mr. Sohol was present, along with his attorney, Mike Martin to answer questions and concerns by the Board members. M. Lambert moved to not abject to the 44 acre property-R.L.Sohol County Case in accordance with the provisions provided in the pre- annexation agreement. Seconded by J. Heimerdinger. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Lambert, yes; Rock, yes; O'Connell, yes. REMARKS OR PRESENTATION FROM OUTGOING TRUSTEES Trustee K. O'Connell was presented with a placque in appreciation for her service and dedication the last few months. President Peterson also announced that Ms. O'Connell would be one of his appointments for the Plan Commission. M. Lambert moved to adjourn the meeting for a five minute break and to reconvene. Seconded by J. Dement. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 7:25 p.m. Adjourn • 7:35 p.m. SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED TRUSTEES: Clerk Janik swore in incumbent Trustee Jeffrey A. Dement for a four-year term; incumbent Trustee Michael A. Lambert, four--year term; Trustee Kurt Stalzer, four-year term, and Trustee Raymond J. Smolich, two-year term. The new two (2) Board members were seated, Kurt Stalzer and Raymond Smolich, all other Trustees were present. J. Dement moved to reconvene the meeting. Seconded by M. Lambert. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS President Peterson made appointments: Plan Commission: James Sobkoviak, Chairman Kathleen O'Connell Tom Spikes Electrical Inspector: Donald Schmitz Randy Krnac Building Inspector: Gene Tullos Village Attorney: James Harvey Village Engineer: Robert E. Hamilton Consulting Engineers Village Treasurer: Dale Gullicksen Village Clerk: Susan Janik Plumbing Inspector. Robert Bundy . PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 1, 1995 PAGE FOUR Board of Fire and Police Commissioners: Michael Knott Police Pension Board: Joseph Ginejko M. Lambert moved to concur ,with the Presidential Appointments as presented. Seconded by D. Rock. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Lambert, yes; Rock, yes; Smolich, yes; Stalzer, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 4) DISCUSSION - CREATING ADDITIONAL LIQUOR LICENSE The Village Staff has received a Liquor License request from Phillips Petroleum Company to sell package liquor. Under the existing Village code there exist no specific license category for Gas Stations, however, Phillips has requested a Class B license. D. Rock moved that we do not create a liquor deny the sale of liquor licenses in gas stations. Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Lambert, yes; Rack, yes; Smolich, yes; Stalzer, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 5) DISCUSSION -~ VARIANCE/863 HAWTHORN CIRCLE/SPRINGHILL ESTATES LOT 15 6) DISCUSSION - VARIANCE/873 HAWTHORN CIRCLE/SPRINGHILL ESTATES LOT 16 J. Durbin explained to the Board that he would discuss both cases simultaneously to avoid repetition, but each lot represents a separate case. He then stated that the applicant is seeking a variance in the corner side yard setback requirements for two lots in Spring Hill Estates. Lots 15 and 16 are located along the east side of the development. The lots are separated by a dedicated right-of-way. The dedicated right--of-way- was intended to provide for a future connection to the east. The applicant is requesting the variance to allow far the construction of a three car garage (on both lots) as required by prospective purchasers. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended denial of the variance request for bath cases. Trustee agreed that approving the variance would set an undesirable precedent. J. Heimerdinger moved that we concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals and deny the variance request for corner side yard setbacks for Lot 15 863 Hawthorn Circle, Springhill Estates and Lot 16 873 Hawthorn Circle, Springhill Estates. Seconded by D. Rack. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Lambert, yes; Rock, yes; Smolich, yes; Stalzer, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. • PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 1, ~. 9 9 5 PAGE FIVE 7) DISCUSSION - COUNTY SPECIAL USE PERMIT/WOLF CREEK Dev. and Zoning Dir. Waldock spoke regarding a request received from Paul and Mary Jo Slowik, contract purchasers of property located at 12055 S. Spaulding School Drive (Lot 28 Wolf Creek Industrial Park) wherein they are seeking a Special Use Permit for outside storage. The site is located within a mile and one half of the Village boundaries, and as such, Wi11 County Zoning Regulations require applicants for Special Use Permits to submit application materials to the Village far consideration. The Board had discussion on screening and storage. M. Lambert moved to concur with the Plan Commission to recommend that no objection be filed with regard to the Special Use Permit by Paul & Mary Jo Slowik, at 12055 S. Spaulding School Drive, Lot 28, in the Wolf Creek Industrial Park, provided that there be a combination of vegetation and screening that will achieve a 75% opacity at five (5) year maturity of the landscaping. Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Lambert, yes; Rock, yes; Smolich, yes; Stalzer, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. • President Peterson asked the Trustees to select their choice of committees. The result is as follows: J. Dement Ways and Means- Public Safety & Health M. Lambert Planning Development-Growth Management R. Rock Public Safety & Health_Public Works J.Heimerdinger Ways and Means-Commercial Development R. Smolich Commercial Development-Planning K.Stalzer Public Works-Growth Management ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Administrator Van Vooren informed the Board that Strawberry Fest will be held on Saturday, May 20, 1995. He also reported that the grading plan far the Vista Lane park properties has been submitted to the Illinois Department of Transportation for approval. The Trustees had discussion regarding the old Renwick Road Bridge. K. Stalzer expressed a desire to see the Board do whatever is possible to make sure the bridge is not built in the wrong spot. The Planning Staff was directed to study the issue and report back to the Board. PLANNER'S REPORT Dev, and Zoning Dir. Workshop Schedules for Farm and May 22, 1995 Waldock informed the Board of upcoming the Village Board, May 8, 1995 - Krakora MAF Development. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 1, 1995 PAGE SIX The Board was also informed of a revised site plan for Lakewood Nursing Home, in which there was added additional parking spaces; an addition of laundry room an the west wind. There were na objections to the revisions. J. Heimerdinger moved to appoint Jeffrey Dement as Mayor Pro-Tem during the Mayor's absence. Seconded by R. Rock. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. M. Lambert moved to adjaurn the meeting to ga to Executive Session to discuss personnel and to reconvene. Seconded by Ray Smolich. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Lambert, yes; Rack, yes; Smolich, yes; Stalzer, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 8:30 p.m. adjourned to reconvene. 9:43 p.m. J. Heimerdinger rescinded ha.s request to reconvene the regular meeting and moved to adjourn. Seconded by M. Lambert. Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 9:45 p.m. Adjourned. SUSAN JANIK, VI GE CLERK :7