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Home My Public Portal About12-16-2002 Village Meeting PLAlNFffiLD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE l\ffiETING MINUTES DATE: DECEMBER 16, 2002 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: RROCK, S.THOMSON, KO'CONNELL, S.CALABRESE, M.COLLINS, J.CHERRY, AND RSWALWELL ' OTHERS PRESENT: B.KUJATH, DEPUTY CLERK; J.HAR VEY, ATTORNEY; J. TESTIN, COMMUNITY DEVELOPl\ffiNT DIRECTOR; APERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; C.MINICK, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; S.LARSON, ENGINEER; D.BENNETT, CHIEF OF POLICE; M.GffiAS, RECORDING SECRETARY; AND, T.L. BURGHARD, ADMINISTRATOR At 7:00 p.m. Mayor Rock called the meeting to order. Roll call was taken, all Trustees were present. Boy Scout Troop 13 led the pledge to the flag. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Rock wished everyone a happy holiday. TRUSTEE'S COMMENTS Answering Trustee Calabrese's question regarding the traffic signal at Lockport and Van Dyke, Mr. Persons stated the signal should be operational by the end of the week. Trustee Swalwell extended congratulations to Sam Reichert, President of Main Street, and the MainStreet organization for hosting the First Annual Founders Heritage Event, it had a spectacular turn out. PUBLIC COMMENTS on Items not on the Agenda Brian Bus, President of the Village Preservation Association, stated he would like to see the Village adopt a historic preservation ordinance to help protect the old homes. Mr. Ed O'Rourke questioned the change in the garbage pick up day. Administrator Burghard stated this matter was brought to the Board's attention in October, it was discussed at two different public meetings. The issue was first addressed two years ago when the Village Board entered into the most recent contract with Waste Management. After reviewing several options and examining the number of accounts in Plainfield, Waste Management suggested the cut off point of 13Sth Street. That decision was reviewed by the Mayor and the Board. The Village will have two days of pick up, south of 13Sth Street will remain on a Monday collection and the only other day available was Thursday for the north side of 135th Street. Mr. Steven Contos, a Walker's Grove resident, questioned the Waste Management contract, stating he was under the impression that the Village contracted Waste Management because they were the only contractor big enough. Administrator Burghard informed him that Waste Management was chosen because it was the lowest bidder. Brian Krzystofiak, a Nature's Crossing resident, (:ommented on the Thursday garbage pick up. Mr. Michael Lambert presented a petition with 372 signatures regarding historic preservation in the community. It represents about 140 signatures from what's been called the core area of the Village. The petition contains approximately 177 signatures from within the Village limits, approximately 135 people in the township that consider themselves part of historically Plainfield, but are not residents of the Village, and approximately 60 outside of the township. BUSINESS MEETING Trustee Cherry moved to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Trustee Calabrese. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell, yes; O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion Carried. Trustee Calabrese moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: Minutes of the Board Meeting of December 2,2002; Minutes of the Joint Meeting of Plainfield and Oswego Boards of December 3, 2002; Bills Paid Report for December 16,2002; Bills Payable Report for December 16, 2002; Expenditure Report, November 2002; Revenue Report, November 2002; Cash and Investments Report, November 2002; Resolution No. 1353 abating the 2002 Tax Levies for the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1999B; Resolution No. 1354 abating the 2002 Tax levies for the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000; Ordinance No. 2180 to rezone a 75-foot wide strip from I (General Industrial District) to B-3 (Community Shopping Center District) at the Crossroads Business Center located at the southeast corner of 143M Street and Route 30; Ordinance No. 2181 authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit to permit a PUD for property at the southeast comer ofU S. Route 30 and 143rd Street; Approval of Payout Request Number 7 for the Village Hall Project to V3 Construction in the amount of$457,352.89. Seconded by Trustee Cherry. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell, yes; O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion Carried. #3 WATER ALTERNATIVE COMMITTEE'S SUMMARY Mr. Alan Persons gave a short presentation outlining the water supply alternatives. The committee found that the Lake Water and the deep well water were the best options for the Village. The water quality, rusty water and hardness issues, would been improved by either the deep well or lake water option. Trustee Swalwell stated even without the radium issue, we are still in need of a dependable water source. Trustee Calabrese stated we have to worry about not only radium, but the flow of water 10-15 years from now. Ifwe don't act now, we may lose our chance. Trustee Calabrese pointed out that except for an emergency, the well water can not be mixed with Lake Michigan water. Trustee O'Connell questioned if there is any government funding available. Mr. Persons responded that there is not a grant, but there is a low interest loan. Trustee O'Connell also questioned what would happen to our water level, should the Village convert to lake water. Mr. Persons stated the water lever would return to 150 to 200 feet below the ground, as it has in the near suburbs. There will probably always be some industrial pumping of that water. Flooding will not be increased. Wastewater will still go back into the DuPage River. Trustee Thomson stated he had some concern over the rate increase and how it affects senior citizens that are on a fixed income, there should be some type of relief system in place to help out the senior citizens. Trustee Swalwell commented that the committee examined some options. Trustee Thomson also asked if there will be an increase or decrease in personnel. Mr. Persons responded that there will be a savings in electricity, well maintenance, and labor costs. Trustee Cherry stated he is in favor of Lake Michigan water. Mr. Ed O'Rourke, resident, asked if there would be a change in the water pressure. Mr. Persons responded that there will not be a change in the water pressure. Mr. James Racich, resident, requested that Board actively pursue an option for senior citizen relief Mr. Brian Krzystofiak, resident, asked how long before the lake water would be connected. Mr. Persons stated the Lake Michigan water will take approximately 9 months to a year to construct the permanent facilities. Mr. Krzystofiak also questioned the rate increase on the water bill. Mr. Minick explained that the rate increase is to be used for radium compliance and is segregating into a separate account. Mr. Contos, Walker's Grove resident, asked if higher tap on fees can be charged to developers to offset the lake water increase. Mr. Persons explained the fees are being revisited, but related to the Lake Michigan option and the policy of the Board and staff, the developer money is used for items to expand the capacity of the Village. Trustee Calabrese moved to direct the Village Attorney and staff to prepare a contract to acquire Lake Michigan Water. Seconded by Trustee Cherry. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell, yes; O'Connell, no. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion Carried. #4 KINGS CROSSINGS Trustee Calabrese moved to open a Public Hearing for consideration of an Annexation Agreement for a proposed 117 single-family residential unit development on approximately 57 acres located at the southwest comer of 248th Street and 127th Street. Seconded by Trustee Swalwell. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell, yes; O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion Carried. Trustee Calabrese moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an Ordinance annexing the 57 acres located at the southwest comer of248th Street and 127th Street. Seconded by Trustee Swalwell. Vote by roll call. Thomson, no; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell, yes; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion Carried. #5 BANK ONE Mr. Jim Testin stated this is to amend the Planned Unit Development in the Kohl's Shopping Center. The applicant is not looking for site plan review at this time, they understand that they will have to come before the Board agaïn. Mr. John Bell, Ryan Companies, and their attorney explained to the Board that a bank on that outlot would be an appropriate use providing low impact for the neighbors as well as additional jobs. There is not currently a bank on that comer. Mr. Bill Fessler, Bank One representative, stated Bank One already exists in the community and is looking to expand and explained why the bank picked that location. Trevor Leeds, President of the Champion Creek Homeowners Association, stated the Ryan Companies has been an excdlent partner and neighbor adhering to all the neighbors concerns. There is overwhelming support from the neighbors for a bank on that lot. The immediate residents on Derby Lane and Olympic Drive are affected by vehicle traffic and pedestrian traffic associated with the retail development and are in favor of a bank. Trustee Calabrese stated there are enough banks on Route 59. Trustee O'Connell indicated that outlot could be used for something else. Trustee Collins stated he would like to see a commercial unit that brings in tax money rather than a bank. Trustee Cherry stated he too would rather see a commercial unit. Trustee Swalwell moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an Ordinance for a Special Use Permit amending the existing Planned Unit Development for Plainfield Market Place located at the. northwest corner of 119th Street and Route 59 to allow for a bank with a drive-thru on Lot 1" subject to the stipulations listed in the staff report. Seconded by Trustee Thomson. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, no; Calabrese, no; Collins, no; Swalwell, yes; O'Connell, no. 2 yes, 4 no. Motion Carried. #6 BUILDING CODI~ Mr. Jim Testin stated the Building Department is requesting this change to improve the quality of construction throughout the Village. Trustee Calabrese moved to approve amending the Village Code to require Y2 inch wood sheeting' throughout the entire exterior. Seconded by Trustee Swalwell. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes:, Collins, yes; Swalwell, yes; O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Trustee Collins moved to approve the low bid for the U.S. Route 30 (Lockport Street) Bridge Railing Removal and Replacement&om Northern Contracting, Inc. of Sycamore, Illinois, for the amount not to exceed $37,796.00. Seconded by Trustee Calabrese. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins" yes; Swalwell, yes; O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion Carried. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT ., Happy Holidays. ENGINEER'S REPORT HappyHolidays COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT Trustee Calabrese moved to adopt Resolution No. 1355 to conduct a Public Hearing for a Special Service Area for the Enclave Subdivision. Seconded by Trustee Swalwell. Vote by roll call. " . Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, no; Swalwell, yes; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion Carried. . . . Trustee Calabrese moved to authorize V3 Consultant Group to complete a surVey for Settlers" Park Trail Extension for the amount not to exceed $11,500.00. Seconded by Trustee Cherry. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell, yes; O'Connell, yes., 6 yes, 0 no. Møtion Carried. ' Trustee Calabrese movedto accept a Change Order for $7,444.90 for ~ettlers' Park. Seconded by Trustee Thomson. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; .' Swalwell, yes; O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion Carried. . PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Happy Holidays. , , , , POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Chief Bennett reviewed with the Mayor and the Board the Center Street Traffic Calming report. Implementation of the speed humps has reduced the average daily traffic counts and the 85th percentile speed for both directions. There were no questions on the Operations Report for November 2002. Trustee Cherry suggested putting a No Outlet sign on Route 59 near the Marybrook Subdivision. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Happy Holidays. Mayor Rock reminded everyone that Coffee with the Mayor for January is cancelled, the next Board meeting is January 6,2003, and the next Committee of the Whole Workshop is January 13, 2003. Trustee Calabrese moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee O'Connell. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. /~ ' I ~ t/ \ /./11 /~ ~ ~) Michelle Gibas I Recording Secretary Approved: ~a~ Deputy Clerk