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Home My Public Portal About05-18-1998 Village Meeting PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE MEETING DATE: MAY 18, 1998 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: J. DEMENT, R. SMOLICH, J. DARNELL, K. STALZER, K O'CONNELL, S. RATHBUN AND PRESDENT ROCK WERE ABSENT. OTHER PRESENT: T. BURGHARD - ADMINISTRATOR J. HARVEY - ATTORNEY S. JANIK - CLERK J. DURBIN - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIR. D. BENNETT - CHIEF OF POLICE H. HAMILTON - ENGINEER C. MINICK - FINANCE DIRECTOR At 7:00 p.m. Acting President Pro-Tern K. Stalzer called the meeting to order. Roll call was taken, S. Rathbun and President Rock were absent, all other Trustees were present. K. Stalzer then led the pledge to the flag. K. Stalzer proclaimed May 17-23, 1998 as Historic Preservation Week, and called upon the people of the Village of Plainfield to join their fellow citizens across the United States in recognizing and participating in special observance. K. Stalzer proclaimed May 22 and 23, 1998 as Poppy Day and ask that all citizens pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom by wearing the Memorial Poppy on these days. The Mayor and the Board of Trustees acknowledged the 28 Boys and 19 Girls attending the American Legion Premier Boys state and Illini Girls State sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Department of Illinois from the Plainfield High School. Trustee's Comments: R. Smolich moved to reconsider Renwick Place Development in light of the right in/right out consideration. Seconded by K. Stalzer. Discussion took place in which President Pro Tern K. Stalzer announced that everything has not been finalized at this point. K. Stalzer moved to table the reconsideration of Renwick Park Development to the next scheduled meeting June 1, 1998. Seconded by R. Smolich. Vote by roll call. Smolich, yes; Darnell, yes; Dement, yes; O'Connell, yes; Stalzer, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. PLAINFYELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 18, 1998 PAGE TWO Public Comments: Harry Smith, 16213 Dan O'Connell, requested the Board to consider an Anti-Monotony Ordinance. Mary Schultz, 16062 Howard, spoke for many of the homeowners living in Renwick Point/Asbury Farms, and told of their concerns regarding monotony of homes being built, and outstanding temporary occupancy permits in the subdivision. J. Darnell moved to approve the Agenda. Seconded by R. Smolich. Vote by roll call. Smolich, yes; Darnell, yes; Dement, yes; O'Connell, yes; Stalzer, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. J. Dement moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include the following: Village Board Meeting Minutes May 4, 1998; Village Board Public Hearing Minutes May 4, 1998, Bills Payable Report, May 18, 1998 and Pasquinelli Letter of Credit Reduction. Seconded by K. O'Connell. Vote by roll call. Smolich, yes; Darnell, yes; Dement, yes; O'Connell, yes; Stalzer, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. //3 BREITWEISER PROPERTY ANNEXATION AGREEMENT. J. Durbin told the Board that the applicants hope to annex the 15 acre property located on the north side of 135th between Walkers Grove and Nature's Crossing to accommodate floodplain modification for Walkers Grove and a 10 lot single family cul-de-sac. He also explained issues that need to be incorporated into the agreement: Minor modifications are recommended to reflect compliance with the subdivision code and dedication of right of way for 135th which may be necessary in the near future; the 9 acre floodplain would be dedicated to the park district as an extension of the Nature's Crossing Park site. The Plan Commission, Planning and Development Committee and Staff recommends approval. J. Dement moved to direct the Village Attorney to drat5 ordinances authorizing execution of the annexation agreement, annexation of the property, and zoning the property R-1. Seconded by R. Smolich. Vote by roll call. Smolich, yes; Darnell, yes; Dement, yes; O'Connell, yes; Stalzer, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. //4 WALKERS GROVE UNIT 9A FINAL PLAT J. Dement moved to approve the final plat for Walkers Grove Unit 9A subject to the requirements of the Village Engineer. Seconded by K. O'Connell. Vote by roll call. Smolich, yes; Darnell, yes; Dement, yes; O'Connell, yes; Stalzer, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 18, 1998 PAGE THREE #5 ORDINANCE FOR AMENDMENT TO THE ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR WALLIN WOODS. R. Smolich moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1792 Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to an Amended Annexation Agreement dated August 19, 1996 between the Village of Plainfield, Illinois, and Plainfield Commercial Partners, L.L.C., Plainfield Residential Partners, L. L.C. and the Macom Corporation. Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll call. Smolich, yes; Darnell, yes; Dement, yes; O'Connell, yes; Stalzer, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. #6 ORDINANCE FOR REZONING PORTIONS IN WALLIN WOODS FROM R-1 TO B-5. R. Smolich moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1793 Rezoning of property in Wallin Woods from R-1 to B-5. Seconded by J. Darnell. Vote by roll call. Smolich, yes; Darnell, yes; Dement, yes; O'Connell, yes; Stalzer, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. #7 WALLIN WOODS PARCEL B FINAL PLAT. J. Durbin explained that the applicants are requesting rezoning and a variance from the right-of- way requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance to accommodate the commercial development of Parcel B and final plat approval. The issues raised: formal site plan review will be required for the development of lot 2 at the time of final plat; the property lines for the Village Hall site have been corrected. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the road thickness of Village Center Drive, although the pavement is adequate for this location, it was not consistent with what was presented on the approved Preliminary Plat and did not match the village standard for Business District streets. Bret Fessler and Clayton Olson of Plainfield Commercial Partners joined the discussion R. Smolich moved to approve the final plat for Wallin Woods Parcel B subject to receiving a report from the Engineer on review of Village Center Drive street and the approval of the variance requested. Seconded by K. Stalzer. Vote by roll call. Smolich, yes; Darnell, yes; Dement, yes; O'Connell, yes; Stalzer, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. #8 TOBIN ALLEY VACATION J. Durbin explained that the applicant is requesting vacation of an unimproved and unused alley behind 608 Lockport Street and immediately west of the DesPlaines Street municipal lot. The request would allow the applicant to formally use the property for parking, as it has been used this way for years. Issues addressed: The alley serves no access functions and incorporation into the municipal lot would result in a net loss of parking spaces; the Plan Commission, Planning and Development Committee and Parking Committee support the future redevelopment of alleys to PLAI2NFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 18, 1998 PAGE FOUR accommodate more efficient parking. Staff, the Plan Commission and the Planning and Development Committee recommend maintaining Village ownership to allow future redevelopment, however, support a lease of the property to the applicant. There was discussion among the Trustees about the parking issues. They also agreed that the Village should maintain ownership of the property for parking and initiate lease negotiations, and also paving and striping the alley for parking purposes and the dropping of the utilities underground. K. Stalzer moved that we deny the request for vacating the alley behind 608 Lockport Street and ask staffto investigate leasing the alley for parking purposes. Seconded by R. Smolich. Vote by roll call. Smolich, yes; Darnell, yes; Dement, yes; O'Connell, yes; Stalzer, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. #9 PARKVIEW MEADOWS PRELIMINARY PLAT J. Durbin stated that the applicants are seeking consideration of the preliminary plat for a residential Planned Unit Development proposed for the southeast corner of Route 59 and Fraser/Feeney. The concept plan for the 104 unit development has been approved by the Village Board and Plan Commission. Issues: the contribution to signalization of the Fraser/Feeney Route 59 intersection, but the developer does not desire to construct the full improvement with recaptures when other properties develop. There was a lengthy discussion centering around contributions for traffic signals at the new Route 59 intersection, potential monotony of the four-unit town houses, lot sizes and square footage of the homes and townhomes. Carl Roppolo, Terry Cahill and Lyn Kur representing the applicant, Hallmark Homes, were present and reviewed with the Board their contribution toward the signalization at Fraser/Feeney Route 59. J. Darnell requested that he would like to see considered restrictions on the minimum square footage of the houses. Comments of the Trustees were given to the applicant regarding traffic signals, antimonotony, townhomes, remove buffer from back, square footage on homes. #10 CABLE TV ORDINANCE #11 CABLE TV AGREEMENT Because of a number of questions regarding the Cable TV Ordinance and Agreement from the President ProTem and Trustees we will delay discussion on #10 and #11 until June 1, 1998 meeting. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 18, 1998 PAGE FIVE ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1) Teleconferencing. Administrator Burghard summarized the Resolution, the terms being a disabled official confined to his residence for at least 45 days could use the TV and phone hookup to take part in meeting discussions and votes. President ProTem would continue to chair the meeting. The Board is seeking a legal opinion from the Illinois Attorney General's office, and review the Resolution. J. Dement moved to adopt Resolution No. 1198 regarding Teleconferencing. Seconded by K. O'Connell. Vote by roll call. Smolich, yes; Darnell, yes~ Dement, yes~ O'Connell, yes; Stalzer, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 2) Police Labor Contract Administrator Burghard asked to defer this discussion until after the scheduled Executive Session. FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT No report ENGINEER'S REPORT J. Dement moved to award the 1998 MFT Maintenance Street Program to the low bidder, K-Five Construction Corporation in the amount orS112,082.95. Seconded by J. Darnell. Vote by roll call. Smolich, yes; Darnell, yes; Dement, yes; O'Connell, yes; Stalzer, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. PLANNER'S REPORT R. Smolich moved to approve re-approval of the final plat of resubdivision with the stipulations from the previous approval. Seconded by J. Darnell. Vote by roll call. Smolich, yes; Darnell, yes; Dement, yes; O'Connell, yes; Stalzer, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. J. Dement moved to approve the request from The Kiwanis Club and Kiwanis Key Club to adopt portions of Lockport Street both east and west of downtown and to authorize the Village President to execute the agreements. Seconded by R. Smolich. Vote by roll call. Smolich, yes; Darnell, yes; Dement, yes; O'Connell, yes; Stalzer, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. ATTORNEY'S REPORT POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT No report PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 18, 1998 PAGE SIX J. Dement moved to adjourn the regular meeting and go into an Executive Session on personnel matters to reconvene. Seconded by J. Darnell. Vote by roll call. Smolich, yes; Darnell, yes; Dement, yes; O'Connell, yes; Stalzer, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 10:10 p.m. Adjourned to Executive Session to reconvene. 10:25 p,m. Meeting reconvened. J. Dement moved to approve the execution of the Police Contract. Seconded by K. O'Connell. Vote by roll call. Smolich, yes; Darnell, yes; Dement, yes; O'Connell, yes; Stalzer, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. J. Dement moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by R. Smolich. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 10:29 p.m. Adjourned. / //~ , S~.ISAN JANIK, VILLAGE~E~