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Home My Public Portal About10.07.96 VB MinutesPLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ~w, REGULAR MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 7, 1996 AT: MEETING ROOM VILLAGE HALL MEMBERS OF BOARD PRESENT: PRESIDENT PETERSON, R. ROCK, J. DEMENT, R. SMOLICH, K. STALZER, J. HEIMERDINGER. OTHERS PRESENT: S. JANIK -CLERK D. BENNETT -CHIEF OF POLICE 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. Ball call was taken, all were present. There were no public comments. President Peterson requested changes to the Agenda. Add 4A, Additional Class F Liquor License for Lombazdo's Pizza, Delete #5 Singletree Concept Plan and bring to workshop on October 14, 1996; Delete #6 Jacobs Economic Incentives also table to Workshop held on October 14, 1996; Add #5 Discussion on Dean's Variance. J. Heimerdinger moved to approve the Amended Agenda. Seconded by J. Dement. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. J. Heimerdinger moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include the fallowing: Minutes of Regulaz Meeting, September 23, 1996, Bills Payable, October 7, 1996, Expenditure's Report, September 1996, Treasurer's Report, August, 1996, Minutes of Planning & Development Comnxittee Workshop, September 2S, 1996, Letter of Credit Reductions for Winding Creek Subdivision #793, 603, 703, 702, 722, 777, Letter of Credit Reduction for Riviera Estates Subdivision, Resolution No. 1150 Closing Street for Homecoming Parade October 12, 1996. Seconded by K. Stalzer. Vote by roll call. Stalzer, yes; Smolich, yes; Rock, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Dement, yes. S yes, 0 no. Motion cazried. #3 DISCUSSION -ROOKERY NATURE PARK Marci De Mauro, Superintendent of Planning and Development for the Will County Forest Preserve District talked about a preliminary plat in which the Village would work with other • governmental agencies and groups to acquire and develop the 3.2 acre site as a nature pazk. The ~- proposal would require a public and private partnership involving the Department of Natural PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OCTOBER 7, 1996 PAGE TWO Resources, which has committed to $150,000 towards the project; the Forest Preserve District which could assist with grant writing and acquisition fees; the Plainfield Township Pazk District has expressed interest, but at this time has not been able to commit any money to the project, other private groups, such as Canal Corridor, Open Lands, Nature Conservancy and Audubon Society could also help raise funds for acquisition and development of the park. DeMauro estimated that $SOp,000 would be a reasonable amount required to acquire the property. Trustee Heimerdinger noted that he felt we were at a stage where the idea of a park in this azea is real. Mr. Gomolinski, attorney for the developer, expressed their willingness to wait a little longer to give us time to pursue this project. Mr. Ed Arter and Lydia Nowak, Plainfield residents calling themselves (S.O.A.R.) Save Open Area Resources presented trustees with a petition containing 250 signatures in support of the cause. Rita Renwick of the Audobon Society also expressed their desire to help in this project. Trustee Smolich and Trustee Stelzer were opposed to the use of Village Staff to pursue the project, and thought the Pazk District would be a better venue for this project. J. Heirerdinger moved to approve the Village Staff to work with representatives of the Will County Forest District and other government agencies toward acquisition of the property as a Nature Park. Seconded by J. Dement. Further discussion between the Trustees took place. Vote by roll call. Stelzer, no; Smolich, no; Rock, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Dement, yes. 3 yes, 2 no. Motion carried. #4A ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD LIQUOR CODE. J. Dement moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 1677AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD LIQUOR CODE. Seconded by K. Stelzer. Vote by roll call. Stelzer, yes; Smolich, yes; Rock, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Dement, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. #4 ORDINANCE - REIBEL ANNEXATION AGREEMENT K. Stelzer moved to adopt ORDINANCE 1678 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CERTAIN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS AND FRANCIS REIBEL with the one stipulated correction from one tap on to 2 tap ons. Seconded by J. Heimerdinger. Vote by roll call. Stelzer, yes; Smolich, yes; Rock, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Dement, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. #5 DISCUSSION OF DEAN'S VARIANCE Mr. and Mrs. Dean reside at 625 Joseph Street. Their house is located within the regulatory flood plain of the West Norman Drain. The Deans are requesting a variance from Village flood plain regulations to allow construction of a building enclosure azound their back patio. The Deans have indicated that the enclosure is necessary to secure their home against future flooding. i~ PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OCTOBER 7, 1996 PAGE THREE Flood plain regulations grant authority to the Village Boazd to issue variances. It is believed that the enclosure will be effective in reducing future flood inundation. For this reason, Staff does not object to the approval of flood plain regulation vaziances for Chuck and Deborah Dean as requested. J. Dement moved to approve flood plain regulation vaziances for Chuck and Deborah Dean in concurrence with Staff's recommendation. Seconded by R. Rock. Vote by roll call. Stalzer, yes; Smolich, yes; Rock, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Dement, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. J. Dement requested the Board to go back to the Reibel Annexation Ageement, on Page 4 Recapture Fees, Pazagraph 10, upon development the owner may be obligated, should read, the owner shall be obligated. Another area of concern, Grant of Easement only applies to Village's Water and Sewer, what happens if a Gas Main needs to be put it? Director Waldock stated that those easements aze already in place, and sepazately acquired. #5 ;DISCUSSION - SINGLETREE CONCEPT PLAN Tabled discussion to October 14,1996 Workshop. #6 DISCUSSION -BILL JACOBS ECONOMIC INCENTIVES Tabled discussion to October 14,1996 Workshop. #7 DISCUSSION -ENSURE BUSINESS PARK ANNEXATION AGREEMENT Director Waldock summazized the annexation agreement. The agreement provides for property tax abatements on a gradually reducing scale over a period of yeazs to end in the year 2005. Such abatements are available to those who construct within the development during the next 5 yeazs. The abatement will continue for those parties at a decreasing scale with a 5% reduction per year for each year after the issuance of the building permits until and including the year 2005 at which point no further tax abatements will apply. Building permit fee waivers aze also provided for on a gradually reducing scale over the next 6 yeazs. 100 percent waiver of permit fees will apply to permits issued in 1996 and 1997, and 95% in 1998, 90% in 1999, 85% in the year 2000, 80% in the yeaz 2001, and 75% in the year 2002. A provision ofthe agreement provides for waiver of building permit fees for the developer if he constructs a building within the project any time between now and the yeaz 2005. There was discussion on contributions to the roadway up to the south end of 143rd Street, responsibility for necessary land acquisition and tax abatement incentives. There was agreeance by the Board of incentive plans, but Trustee Dement asked for stronger language to protect Village from liability in acquiring right-of--way at it's own expense. f PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OCTOBER 7, 1996 PAGE FOUR J. Dement moved to table discussion on Ensure Business Park Annexation Agreement and give to the Engineer and Attorney and have them fine tune what we discussed, and remove the language ar~d some of the liability that we also discussed. Seconded by J. Heimerdinger. Voice Vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. M. Guinta of Ensure Business Park requested a joint meeting with Attorney Harvey and his attorney as soon as possible so we can proceed. #8 ORDINANCE -PASQUINELLI ANNEXATION AGREEMENT J. Heimerdinger moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 1679 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD AND PASQUINELLI DEVELOPMENT. Seconded by R. Smolich. Vote by roll call. Stalzer, yes; Smolich, yes; Rock, no; Heimerdinger, yes; Dement, na, Peterson, yes. 4 yes, 2 no. Motion carried. #9 DISCUSSION -FINAL PLAT HARVEST GLEN 3 & 4 Director Waldock explained to the Board that the Final Plat for Harvest Glen Unit 3 includes 33 Single-family lots and the extension of Savannah Drive and Chelsea Lane. The Final Plat for • Unit 4 includes 41 Single-family lots, and the extension of Brett Street, Michelle Drive, and Sandra Lane. The construction of Harvest Glen Unit 3 includes frontage along 135th Street. This will trigger the cross walk with a flashing warning light. Each of the stipulations of the Preliminary Plat have been satisfied including the construction of an interceptor sewer along the south perimeter of the property, right and left turn lane improvements, to U. S. Rt. 30, Pilcher Road iimprovernents and provision of $325.00 impact fee per lot. K. Stalzer moved to approve the Final Plats for Units 3 and 4 of Harvest Glen Subdivision. Seconded by R. Smolich. Vote by roll call. Stalzer, yes; Smolich, yes; Rock, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Dement, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. #10 RESOLUTIONS RE: PURCHASE AND FINANCING OF 833143RD ST. J. Heimerdinger moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 1151 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT 833 143RD STREET, PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS FROM FIRST MIDWEST TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll call.. Stalzer, yes; Smolich, yes; Rock, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Dement, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. J. Dement moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 1152 ASSIGNING ALL RIGHTS, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A CERTAIN CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF • PLAINFIELD AND JII TRUCKING. Seconded by K. Stalzer. Vote by roll call. Stalzer, yes; Smolich, yes; Rock, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Dement, yes. 5 yes, 0 na. Motion carried. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OCTOBER 7, 1996 PAGE FIVE #11 DISCUSSION - REGGANIE COUNTY REZONING REQUEST Director Waldock spoke regarding the applicant, Louis Regganie is requesting consideration of Will County Zoning Map amendment form A-1, Agricultural to E-2, Estate Residential. The site in this case includes 20 acres, that was subdivided from a 44.24 acre parent pazcel, located along the each side of County Line Road. The subject azea is generally agricultural in nature, lthough several large lot homesites have now been developed in the Rury Subdivision on Wheeler Road (Renwick) Road and several 5 acre homesites were approved by Will County between the Rury Subdivision and County Line Raad on the south side of Wheeler Road. The Plan Commission recommended approval from A-1, Agricultural to E-2, Estate District. There was Board discussion. It is Staff's suggestion to stipulate that the approval, or the no objection, is contingent upon satisfactory agreement to annex upon continguity (a pre- Annexation Agreement). J. Dement moved to table action on this item and to continue this discussion until a Public Hearing for the Annexation would be heard at Board level.. Seconded by K. Stalzer. Voice vote. 5 yes 0 no. Motion carried. ENGINEER'S REPORT There was a brief discussion on Illinois Street resurfacing. It was suggested that Engineer Plans for the work on Illinois Street be posted at the Meeting Hall so all adjoining properties can view before discussion. J. Heimerdinger moved to accept the bid from Midwest Tar Sealer Company for 1996 Crack Routing and Filling in the amount of $25,446.1$. Seconded by K. Stalzer. Vote by roll call. Stalzer, yes; Srnolich, yes; Rock, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Dement, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. PLANNER'S REPORT Director Waldock told the Board that the Plainfield Township Park District Board of Commissioners would like to request permission from the Village to place a house trailer at Four Seasons Park. K. Stalzer moved to table discussion on this item until the next meeting. Seconded by J. Dement. Voice vote. S yes, 0 no. Motion carried. • PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OCTOBER 7, 1996 PAGE SIX POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Chief Bennett spoke regarding an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Plainfield and the County of Will and the Will County Sheriff's Department. The Board chose to have Attorney Harvey review before execution. J. Heimerdinger moved to temporary adjourn this meeting until Monday, October 14th at 7:OOp.m. for the purpose of continuing the discussion and possible action on remodeling police facilities. Seconded by R. Rock. Vote by roll call. Stalzer, yes; Smolich, yes; Rock, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Dement, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 9:20 p.m. Adjournment to be continued to October 14, 1996. ~-~-~ SAN JANIK, VIL GE CLERK •