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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-12-1999 Village MeetingPLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE MEETING DATE: JULY 12, 1999 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: R. ROCK, R. SMOLICH, S. CALABRESE, M. COLLINS, J. CHERRY, K. O°CONNELL. S. RATHBUN WAS ABSENT. OTHERS PRESENT: D. BENNETT- CHIEF OF POLICE H. HAMILTON - ENGINEER S. JANIK - VILLAGE CLERK C. MINICK- FINANCE DIRECTOR J. HARVEY - ATTORNEY J. DURBIN - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. PERSONS - PUBLIC WORKS L. VAUPEL - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT At 7:00 p.m. President Rock called the meeting to order. Roll call was taken, S. Rathbun was absent, and all other Trustees were present. Clerk Janik then led the pledge to the flag. Rev. Doug Booth of Sharon United Methodist Church gave a short invocation. Mayor Rock re-appointed Joseph J. Ginejko to the Police Pension Board for a term to April 30, 2001. S. Calabrese moved to confirm the appointment for Joseph J. Ginejko. Seconded by R. Smolich. Vote by roll call. Calabrese, yes; Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; O'Connell, yes; Collins, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Mayor Rock made a short comment and thanked Realty World for placing flags in the community on July 4, Independence Day. Clerk Janik read a proclamation from Realty World, "1 Love Plainfield Week of July 11th, 1999". Also announced a Household Hazard Waste Collection July 17, 1999 at the Joliet Job Corps, 1101 Mills Road, Joliet, Illinois 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. TRUSTEE'S COMMENTS: Trustee O'Connell commented on the quality of the gravel that was used in paving Lynn Street between Peerless and Renwick Road. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES JULY 12, 1999 PAGE 'rvvo PUBLIC COMMENTS: Dave Sheperd from the Plainfield Public Library District commented on the Village's acquisition of 706 N. Division Street. Mike Brenczewski, one of the' owners of 706 N. Division Street, briefly commented about being approached from Library representatives about possibility acquiring their property through Eminent Domain. Ilene Sheridan, whose property borders on three (3) sides Howard Koops' property in Ashbury Subdivision, was concerned that she was notified to cut weeds, did respond to the Village notifying that she would take care of the weeds, and without her consent the Village chose to cut her weeds down and bill her. Mr. Mark Robinson, developer of Parkview Homes asked if the Board could place discussion on Parkview Meadows on the Agenda. The Board informed him that it would be placed on our next regular Board Meeting to be held on July 26, 1999. Administrator Burghard asked to amend the Agenda and place after the Consent Agenda, Item 2A: The purchase of 706 N. Division Street. S. Calabrese moved to approve the amended Agenda. Seconded by R. Smolich. Vote by roll call. Calabrese, yes; Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; O'Connell, yes; Collins, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. R. Smolich moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include the following: Village Bd. Meeting Minutes, 06/21/99; Bills payable, 07/12/99; Lease Termination Agreement with MediaOne Regarding the Antenna Tower; Ordinance No. 1868 amending the Liquor License by increasing the number of Class "F" Licenses. Seconded by J. Cherry. Vote by roll call. Calabrese, yes; Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; O'Connell, yes; Collins, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 2A. PURCHASE OF 706 DIVISION STREET, PLAINFIELD. R. Smolich asked the Staff what the zoning was on 706 Division Street. Director Durbin responded it was R-1 Overlay. Mr. Smolich then noted that appraising this property as residential property was appropriate. He also noted that he opposed the purchase of this property, because we have a Parking Committee in the process of prioritizing properties within the Village to be selected or negotiated for parking use and this piece of property did not fit well in the selection process primarily because it is isolated and doesn't fit well within the PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES JULY 12, 1999 PAGE THREE proximity of the business district where it can be utilized by majority of the businesses. Dave Sheperd again commented.on the Library's involvement in purchasing the property. Mike Brenczewski talked about the Library threatening business owners who wanted to purchase his home with Eminent Domain. M. Collins commented that this was an opportunity for the Board to move ahead in providing parking, it might not be in the most ideal situation, but this is one property that is available, and I believe this would be an asset to the Village. K. O'Connell stated that she is against taking property from homeowners by Eminent Domain, and feels that a homeowner should try to get what he feels his property his worth. Parking is essential in the Village. S. Calabrese moved to approve the contract for the purchase of 706 Division Street in an amount not to exceed $200,000. Seconded by M. Collins. Vote by roll call. Calabrese, yes; Cherry, yes; Smolich, no; O'Connell, yes; Collins, yes. 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 3. 25551 W. GATEWAY CIRCLE FENCE VARIANCE. J. Cherry moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an Ordinance approving a variance to allow for a fence on the corner side yard of 25551 W. Gateway Circle. Seconded by R. Smolich. Vote by roll call. Calabrese, yes; Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; O'Connell, yes; Collins, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 4. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT. M. Collins moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft the necessary ordinances for the revisions to both fence and yard definitions and to allow for minor after- the-fact variances. Seconded by S. Calabrese. Vote by roll call. Calabrese, yes; Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; O'Connell, yes; Collins, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 5. ROD BAKER FORD. The Board stated they would all agree to grant a temporary special use permit for Mr. Baker to resume used car sales on the former lot at the intersection of Joliet Road and Dillman Street. They also agreed that he must go through the special Use Permit process, which includes a Public Hearing so the neighbors would be aware of his request to resume used car sales. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES JULY 12, 1999 PAGE FOUR 6. RT. 59 AUTO. Director Durbin stated that the applicant is requesting an amendment to their site plan approval to delete the fence across the back of their property. They felt with all the planted evergreens, there is no more room available for this fence. Even if the fence were put in, the evergreens which can achieve a height of thirty feet or more with a diameter close to that, they would very soon push over the fence. As the trees reach maturity, they felt it would be a shame to have them brown on one side because the fence cut off sunlight. S. Calabrese moved to deny the site plan request and are still requiring the establishment to build the six-foot fence. Seconded by K. O'Connell. Calabrese, yes; Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; O'Connell, yes; Collins, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT J. Cherry directed the Village President to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement between Plainfield Township Road District, the Village and Plainfield Township Park District for Renwick Road Corridor Improvements. Seconded by R. Smolich. Vote by roll call. Calabrese, yes; Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; O'Connell, yes; Collins, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. 1 absent. Motion carried. FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT R. Smolich moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1869 amending the Budget for the Fiscal year Ending April April 30, 2000. Seconded by S. Calabrese. Vote by roll call. Calabrese, yes; Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; O'Connell, yes; Collins, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT. R. Smolich moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1870 authorizing the execution of a Lease of Wallin Woods House to Midwest Railroad Modelers. Seconded by M. Collins. Vote by roll call. Calabrese, yes; Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; O'Connell, yes; Collins, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT. A. Persons told the Board that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency held a Compliance Inspection and the Village of Plainfield Wastewater Treatment Facility and sent a letter commending the operating staff for their efforts Mr. Persons explained to the Board Emergency Watering Restrictions that he would like to see enacted tonight. The installation of all new sod and grass seed shall be prohibited from July 23rd to September 15th, 1999; the watering of all established lawns (one year old and older), at any time, shall be prohibited. In PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES JULY 12, 1999 PAGE FIVE the event that the watering of an existing lawn is needed to protect the safety of the Village Residents (i.e. fire prevention) the user must request and the Village may provide a permit for limited sprinkling. This restriction shall remain in effect until September 15th or until such time that the Village Administrator determines that these restrictions are no longer needed. R. Smolich moved to enact the Emergency Watering Restrictions presented in the memo of July 12, 1999 from Allen Persons. Seconded by J. Cherry. Vote by roll call. Calabraese, yes; Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; O'Connell, yes; Collins, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. ENGINEER'S REPORT R. Smolich moved to award to the Iow bidder, Gallagher Asphalt Corporation the 1999 MFT Street Maintenance in the amount of $76,155.25. Seconded by J. Cherry. Vote by roll call. Calabrese, yes; Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; O'Connell, yes; Collins, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, I absent. Motion carried. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT R. Smolich moved to reapprove the Reserve Unit 2 Final Plat. Seconded by S. Calabrese. Vote by roll call. Calabrese, yes; Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; O'Connell, yes; Collins, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. 1 absent. Motion carried. R. Smolich moved to instruct the attorney to initiate court action against Gary Lichtenwalter and George Kontos to obtain compliance on an annexation agreement for them to grant the right-of-way on Fraser Rd. to the Village. Seconded by S. Calabarese. Vote by roll call. Calabrese, yes; Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; O'Connell, yes. Collins, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT , S. Calabrese moved to approve the Village President's signature for three (3) Employment Agreements; Mark Siegel, Carianne Kubida and John Hilgert (three (3) new Police Officers providing for training reimbursement. Seconded by M. Collins. Vote by roll call. Calabrese, yes; Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; O'Connell, yes; Collins, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. ATTORNEY'S REPORT No comment S. Calabrese moved to adjourn the meeting. vote. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Seconded by R. Smolich. Voice Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.