HomeMy Public PortalAbout07.01.96 VB MinutesPLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
DATE: JULY 1, 1996 AT: PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
MEMBERS OF BOARD PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
PRESIDENT PETERSON, J.
R. ROCK, J. DEMENT, R. SMOLICH, K.
STALZER, ABSENT WERE J.
HEIMERDINGER AND M. LAMBERT..
P.MCDONALD -ADMINISTRATOR
S. JANIK -CLERK
M. EITING -LIEUTENANT
J. HARVEY -ATTORNEY
H. HAMILTON -ENGINEER
P. WALDOCK -DEVELOPMENT/ZONING
J. DUBBIN -PLANNER
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 July 1, 1996 as Postal Service Recognition Day.
President Peterson explained to the Boazd that he had an opportunity to discuss Joliet's
expansion with Attorney Tom Thanas of the City of Joliet.
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Ms. Eileen Krynicki, 13140 Shreffler Drive, Plainfield talked about many concerns her and
approximately 10 other homeowners have regarding their builder, Masterpiece Homes.
After hearing many unresolved disputes ,President Peterson suggested the group go over its lists
with the Village's Planning Department so a detailed report may be prepared for the next board
meeting. Attorney J. Harvey advised the Board that the Village is not a guarantor between the
homeowners and builders. Village inspectors are charged with the task of ensuring builders
comply with building codes, and that public improvements such as water and sewer lines and
streets are properly constructed. The Village has limited jurisdiction.
C. Miller, of Miller's Butcher Shop located downtown spoke regarding downtown public
pazking. Allen Winter of Sunnyside Antiques also encouraged the board to keep the downtown
a viable business district. J. Waldorf speaking far Gourmet Junction also emphasized the
importance of the downtown azea. Trustees Dement and Smolich stated that the Boazd is
committed to the downtown and fully supports it and suggested that anyone interested in the
downtown must participate, and urged downtown business owners to attend village Planning and
Development Committee meetings.
President Peterson requested an Executive Session on personnel and real estate to reconvene.
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Trustee Rock also added to the Agenda Item #6 for Land Acquisition in the Public Section of the
meeting.
J. Dement moved to approve the Agenda as Amended. Seconded by R. Rock. Voice Vote. 4
yes, 0 no, 2 absent.. Motion carried.
K. Stalzer moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include the following: Minutes of
Workshop, June 10, 1996; Minutes of Village Board Meeting, June 17, 1996; Bills Payable, July
1, 1996; Minutes of May 29 and June 12, 1996 of the Planning and Development Committee;
Minutes of June 12, 1996 Economic Development Committee; Pay out request #2, Final for C.
Thompson and Sons, Inc. In the amount of $3,044.20 for JEC Sewer and Water Extensions.
Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Rock, yes; Smolich, yes; Stalzer, yes.
Oyes, 0 no, 2 absent, Motion carried.
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J. Dement moved to adapt ORDINANCE NO. 1663 AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD REGARDING LIQUOR LICENSES.
• Seconded by R. Smolich. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Rock, yes; Smolich, yes; Stalzer, yes.
4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
~4 VI E M B N T
~ABLEVISION, INC AND U.S. WEST._IN~
After a brief introduction from Gregory G. Capranirca of Continental Cablevision who explained
that US West and Continental Cablevision have merged into US West, Inc., the Trustees tabled
action on an Ordinance presented approving the merger between the two companies until the
village attorney has sufficient time to study related documents.
#5 ORD ANC , -BUILDING CODE SWIMMING POOL REGULQ~TIONS
J. Dement moved to adapt ORDINANCE NO. 1664 AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 5,
SECTION 5-20 SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS OF THE 1989 BUILDING CODE OF
THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD. Seconded by K. Stalzer. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes;
Rack, yes; Smolich, yes; Stalzer, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
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R. Rock moved that the Village acquire the land next to the Post Office in the amount of
$60,000. Due to the lack of a second to the motion, the Motion fails.
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Administrator Pat McDonald told the B e~We kt also~seeking an employee n the Public Works
Department will be hired for 24 hours p
Department to take the place of resignee. He info on items discussed at the boardVS previousr
that position. He next proceeded to give an update have indicated that they have no interest in
meeting. Representatives from Ball Glass Company
keeping the Railroad spur. They have indicated that their railroad cars aze presently off the
property and have no need for the spur. This is ke Road. Nextt, heBexplai ~d ~h t remake in
the future as it pertains to that portion of Van Dy
considerable urging by the Staff, the US Post Office has agreed to present the village with
executed recapture and annexation agreements by next Tuesday.
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Director Waldock gave a detailed report conc arn~he lastre ulaz meeting of the Village Board.
residents of Springhill Estates that were aged g
K. Stelzer moved to contribute $1,200 to the Main Street Program, to cover costs of mailing and
applications for tax exemption status. The funds will be provided as part of the $20,000 pledge
the beard previously made to the program. Seconded by R. Smolich. Vote by roll call. Dement,
yes; Rock, no; Smolich, yes; Stelzer, yes; Peterson, yes. 4 yes, 1 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
The Board discussed a proposal from the Kights of Columbus for a proposed Fort Beggs
Redevelopment ofthe Memorial project. The Board expressed a desire to participate.
J. Dement moved to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel and land acquisition and to
reconvene. Seconded by R. Smolich. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Rock, yes; Smolich, yes;
Stelzer, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
$:20 p.m. Adjourn to Executive Session
9:20 p.m. Reconvene the regulaz meeting.
K. Stelzer moved to .continue this meeting to July 8th, 1996 in Executive Session to discuss
personnel and to have an open session for the regularly scheduled Village Workshop. Seconded
by J. Dement. Voice vote. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
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Meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m. -
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SUSAN JANIK, V LAGE CLERK