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Home My Public Portal About05-03-1999 Village MeetingPLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE MEETING DATE: MAY 3, 1999 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: R. ROCK, R. SMOLICH, J. DARNELL, J. DEMENT, K.O'CONNELL, S. RATHBUN, K. STALZER. OTHERS PRESENT: J. HARVEY - ATTORNEY D. BENNETT - CHIEF OF POLICE H. HAMILTON - ENGINEER S JANIK - VILLAGE CLERK C. MINICK - FINANCE DIRECTOR J. DURBIN - COMMUNICY DEVELOPMENT A. PERSONS - PUBLIC WORKS T. BURGHARD - VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR L. VAUPEL - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT At 7:00 p.m. President Rock called the meeting to order. Roll call was taken, all Trustees were present. Clerk Janik then led the pledge to the flag. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS: Richard A. Rock, Village President proclaimed the 21 and 22 day of May 1999 as POPPY DAY and asks 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. President Rock presented plaques to Trustee Jay Darnell who served for two years, Jeff Dement, served for 16 years, and Kurt Stalzer who served for four years. Police Chief Don Bennett thanked Jeff Dement for all his years of service and also presented a plaque to him. TRUSTEE'S COMMENTS: Trustee Dement thanked the Board, Staff and especially police administrators with whom he has worked closely. He also thanked his wife and children for their support. Trustee Stalzer thanked Dement for his long service to the Village. He also thanked the staff, citizens and his wife and children who supported him during the good and bad times. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 3, 1999 PAGE TWO Trustee Darnell talked about his experience and all he has learned serving on the Board. He had kind words for the staff, singling out Burghard and Bennett, along with Dement. Trustee O'Connell presented Mr. Dement with a jar of marbles to remind him of various efforts he championed over the last 16 years. J. Dement moved to adjourn the meeting Sine Di. Seconded by K. Stalzer. Vote by roll call. Darnell, yes; Smolich, yes; Stalzer, yes; Dement, yes; O'Connell, yes; Rathbun, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 7:28 p.m. Village Clerk Sue Janik gave the oath of office to Stephen Calabrese, John Cherry and Michael Collins. 8:00 p.m. Mayor Rock convened the meeting. Roll call was taken: Cherry, here; Smolich, here; Collins, here; Calabrese, O'Connell, here; Rathbun, here. All Trustees were present. Administrator Burghard asked that an Executive Session be added to the Agenda for the purpose of discussion on Land Acquisition not to reconvene. R. Smolich moved to add the Executive Session to the Agenda and approve the Agenda. Seconded by R. Smolich. Vote by roll call. Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; Collins, yes; Calabrese, yes; O'Connell, yes; Rathbun, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. R. Smolich moved to remove Item d from the Consent Agenda and to move it to Item #6 of the approved Agenda. Seconded by S. Rathbun. Vote by roll call. Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; Collins, yes; Calabrese, yes; O'Connell, yes; Rathbun, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. S. Rathbun moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include the following: Village Board Minutes 4/19/99; Bills Payable, 05/03/99; Resolution No. 1229 supporting heavy-duty diesel vehicle emissions testing. Seconded by R. Smolich. Vote by roll call. Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; Collins, yes; Calabrese, yes; O'Connell, yes; Rathbun, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 3, 1999 PAGE THREE #3 UNITED DISTILLERS & VINTNERS Director Durbin stated that the subject site is located at the northwest corner of 143rd Street and Van Dyke Road. The applicant is proposing a 128,645 square foot expansion to the existing 185,000 square foot distillery. The applicant is requesting a variance for front yard setback from 50 feet to 34.5 feet along 143rd Street, a variance for exterior side yard setback from 50 feet to 40 feet along Van Dyke Road, and site plan approval for the expansion. Plan Commission and Staff recommends approvals. S. Rathbun moved to recommend approval of the variance for front yard setback from 50 feet o 34.5 feet and the Variance for exterior side yard setback from 50 feet to 34.5 feet. Seconded by S. Calabrese. Vote by roll call. Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; Collins, yes; Calabrese, yes; O'Connell, yes; Rathbun, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. S. Rathbun moved to approve the site plan with the two stipulations listed in the staff report. Seconded by S. Calabrese. Vote by roll call. Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; Collins, yes; Calabrese, yes; O'Connell, yes; Rathbun, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. #4 PLAINFIELD VETERINARY CLINIC Director Durbin stated that the applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow a veterinary clinic providing hospital, boarding, and grooming services for pets. There were concerns identified by Board members, which included animal noise, animal hygiene, and safety. The applicant, Anthony T. Kremer was present and addressed these concerns. The discussion centered around cleaning and sanitizing of the grounds. Also present was Attorney Jane Harris, representing developer Dave Gregory, said the plaza owner was equally interested in a clean site, as is Harris, who expects to open an office next door to the clinic. Trustee Smolich was concerned as to who would be responsible for monitoring the proper cleaning of the grounds. Trustees asked that the Ordinance be amended in Section 3, Item 2 to read as follows: The applicant shall contract with a cleaning service no less than twice a week to clean the parking lot on a regular basis and cleaned by the applicant at least 3 times a day. Also a factor of the permit requires that all pet activity is to be internal, including boarding of animals. S. Rathbun moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1845 and to include amendment in Section 3, Item 2 as stated above. Seconded by K. O'Connell. Vote by roll call. Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; Collins, yes; Calabrese, yes; O'Connell, yes; Rathbun, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 3, 1999 PAGE FOUR #5 THE SHORES ANNEXATION S. Rathbun moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1846 authorizing the execution of an Annexation Agreement between the Village of Plainfield and the Lakelands Corp. Seconded by K. O'Connell. Vote by roll call. Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; Collins, yes; Calabrese, yes; O'Connell, yes; Rathbun, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. S. Rathbun moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1847 annexing the property known as The Shores. Seconded by K. O'Connell. Vote by roll call. Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; Collins, yes; Calabrese, yes; O'Connell, yes; Rathbun, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. #6 RESOLUTION NO. 1230 ROAD CLOSURES FOR PLAINFIELD FEST, THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1999 UNTIL 11:30 P.M. SUNDAY, JULY 18, 1999. There was a brief explanation that the Resolution was to simply secure permission from the Illinois Department of Transportation to close the stated streets. S. Rathbun moved to adopt Resolution No. 1230. Seconded by K. O'Connell. Vote by roll call. Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; Collins, yes; Calabrese, yes; O'Connell, yes; Rathbun, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Administrator Burghard asked the Board to consider a motion to conduct a Special Meeting of the Board on May 10, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of awarding the construction contracts for the DesPlaines Street improvements between Lockport and Chicago Street. S. Rathbun moved to approve a special meeting on Monday, May 10, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of awarding the construction contracts for the DesPlaines Street improvements between Lockport and Chicago Street. Seconded S. Calabrese. Vote by roll call. Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; Collins, yes; Calabrese, yes; O'Connell, yes; Rathbun, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Administrator Burghard explained that on March 15, 1999 the Mayor and the Board increased the building permit fee from $ .046 per cubic foot to $ .08 and a number of builders who are in the community have been complying with that. The effective date in accordance with the Ordinance was to be May 1, 1999. There are a number of builders who have called me and indicated that they never received sufficient notice and because of their work load volumes they are having difficulty getting their surveys and site plans in for a number of units that were presold over the winter months. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 3, 1999 PAGE FIVE Angelo Kleronomos, president of Property Concepts, Inc. said he had presold 48 homes at the new Ponds subdivision, but could not meet the deadline with his applications. R. Smolich moved to direct staff to delay enforcement of the new and higher building permit fees until June 1, .1999. Seconded by S. Rathbun. Vote by roll call. Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; Collins, yes; Calabrese, yes; O'Connell, yes; Rathbun, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT No report FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT No report ENGINEER'S REPORT No report COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT No report PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Director Persons gave a short report on the pump replacement for well number three and progress on the new water tower is due for completion on July 1, 1999. ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Chief Bennett presented his Operations Report for February 1999. S. Rathbun moved to adopt Ordinance No. '1848 restricting parking on Round Barn Road. Seconded by K. O'Connell. Vote by roll call. Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; Collins, yes; Calabrese, yes; O'Connell, yes; Rathbun, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. S. Rathbun moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1848 restricting parking on Bartlett Avenue. Seconded by K. O'Connell. Vote by roll call. Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; Collins, yes; Calabrese, yes; O'Connell, yes; Rathbun, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 3, 1999 PAGE SIX S. Rathbun moved to adjourn to an Executive Session for Land Acquisition not to reconvene. Seconded by Seconded by R. Smolich. Vote by roll call. Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; Collins, yes; Calabrese, yes; O'Connell, yes; Rathbun, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. SUSAN JANIK, V~.LAGE CLERK