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PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE MEETING MINUTES
DATE: MARCH 18, 2002
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: RROCK, J.CHERRY, K.O'CONNELL, S.THOMSON, S.CALABRESE,
M.COLLINS
BOARD ABSENT; RSWALWELL
OTHERS PRESENT: S.JANIK, CLERK; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; J.TESTIN, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR; D.BENNETT, CHIEF OF POLICE; APERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR; C.MINICK, FINANCE DIRECTOR; S.LARSON, ENGINEER; ADE BONI,
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST; T.L BURGHARD, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR; M.GIBAS,
RECORDING SECRETARY.
At 7:00 p.m. Mayor Rock called the meeting to order. Roll call was taken, Trustee Swalwell was
absent, all other Trustees were present. Clerk Janik led the pledge to the flag. There were
approximately 40 people in the audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
No Comments
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
No Comments
PUBLIC COMMENTS on Items not on the Agenda
James Racich, resident, stated his objection to the proposed Van Dyke extension. Lianne
Christenson, resident, stated her objection to the proposed Van Dyke extension. Diane
Rousonelous clarified her statement about the age of trees and gave the formula she was using to
calculate the age.
BUSINESS MEETING
Trustee Cherry moved to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Trustee Collins. Vote by roll call.
Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swa Iwe II , absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes,
0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
Trustee Calabrese moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include the following: Minutes of
Board Meeting, March 4,2002 and Special Board Meeting, March 11,2002; Bills Paid Report; Bills
Payable, March 18, 2002; Revenue Report, February 2002; Expenditure Report, February 2002;
Cash and Investment Report, February 2002; Pay Request No. 4/Final from P.T. Ferro for North
Des Plaines Street Reconstruction, Phase I in the amount of $46,766.64. Seconded by Trustee
Collins. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell,
absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
#3 WILL COUNTY GIS UPDATE
Mrs. Terri Wintermuth, County Board Member and Chairwoman of the Land Use Committee,
described the County GIS (Governmental Information System).
#4 MCGUIRE FARM
Mr. Jim Testin stated the applicant is seeking consideration for zoning and annexation of
approximately 80 acres of property. The draft copy of the new Comprehensive Plan Future Land
Use Map designates the entire 80 acres as commercial.
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At 7:12 p.m. Trustee Cherry moved to open a Public Hearing for consideration of an Annexation
Agreement for an 80-acre parcel located at the northwest corner of 12¡th Street and Stewart Road
(WIKADUKE). Seconded by Trustee Calabrese. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes;
Calabrese, yes; Collins. yes; Swalwell, absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion
Carried.
The meeting reconvened at 7:14 p.m.
Trustee Calabrese moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance annexing the subject
parcel for the agreement to be revised allowing modifications per Board and Staff direction.
Seconded by Trustee Cherry.. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes;
Collins, yes; Swalwell, absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
#5 DAYFIELD FARM
Mr. Jim Testin stated the applicant is seeking to develop 81 acres of agricultural land and approval
of 146 single-family lots with approximately 10 acres of commercial property. The applicant is
seeking R-1 zoning for the residential section and B-3 zoning for the commercial section.
At 7:16 p.m. Trustee Calabrese moved to open a Public Hearing for consideration of an
Annexation Agreement for a proposed residential and commercial development for an 81-acre
parcel located at the northwest corner of 143rd Street and Route 30. Seconded by Trustee Cherry.
Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swa Iwe II , absent;
O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
The meeting reconvened at 7:39 p.m.
Trustee Cherry moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance authorizing execution of
an Annexation Agreement. Seconded by Trustee Collins. Vote by roll call. Thomson, no; Cherry,
yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell, absent; O'Connell, no, Mayor Rock, no. 3 yes, 3 no, 1
absent. Motion failed.
Clayton Olsen asked for direction. The major concern was the size of the individual lots. This item
was deferred to later meeting.
#6 CRYSTAL LAKE SUBDIVISION
Mr. Jim Testin stated the applicant is seeking to develop approximately 31 acres of agricultural
land and is seeking preliminary plat approval for 36 single-family homes and to rezone two
commercial parcels along Route 59. The property is currently zoned R-1 and is used for
agriculture. Approximately 7 acres has been designated for commercial. The attorney for the
applicant was present to answer questions from the Board.
Trustee O'Connell moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance rezoning 7.48 acres
located on the east side of Route 59 east of Dayfield Drive from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to
B-3 (Community Shopping Center District). Seconded by Trustee Calabrese. Vote by roll call.
Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell, absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes,
0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
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Trustee Calabrese moved to approve the preliminary plat for 31 acres to include 36 single-family
units and 2 commercial lots subject to the stipulations listed in the staff report. Seconded by
Trustee O'Connell. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes;
Swa Iwe II , absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
#7 CROSSROAD BUSINESS CENTER
Mr. Jim Testin stated that the applicant is seeking to develop 160 acres of industrial zoned
agricultural land for the construction of a business park together with a residential component to
include duplexes and townhomes.
Mr. Ron March, Managing member of owner, stated the entire 160 acres is zoned industrial. They
would like to retain 57 to 60 acres of the site as still a business park. They have designated 27
acres for a 220,000 to 250,000 square-foot shopping center with some outlots. The lower 77 acres
have been designed for townhouses and duplexes. Jack Benning, Land Planner, pointed out
some of the changes to the Board and stated one of the issues still needing to be resolved is
routing the trucks. Mr. March explained in greater detail the truck routing issue.
Trustee O'Connell and Trustee Calabrese expressed displeasure with the density of the multi-
family. Trustee Calabrese stated he did like the commercial aspect as long as it doesn't have four
corners of banks or four corners of gas stations.
Mr. Burghard stated that commercial on the corner and the industrial is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and good sound community planning. The concern is with the residential.
Mr. March asked to be able make a computer presentation. Due to the lateness of the hour, this
was deferred to another meeting.
Trustee Calabrese moved to defer this discussion to another meeting. Seconded by Trustee
Collins. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell,
absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
#8 ARBOR CREEK UNIT 3
Mr. Jim Testin stated this came before the Board about a month ago. The applicants have
modified their designs. They were using a new product that they were trying to identify as part of
the masonry requirement; they have changed that to brick, 25% masonry. This is consistent with
the annexation agreement.
Trustee Calabrese moved to approve the final plat and site plan review for Arbor Creek
Subdivision Unit 3 located west of Interstate 55 Frontage Road and south of Winding Creek
Subdivision subject to the stipulations listed in the Staff Report. Seconded by Trustee Cherry.
Vote by roll call. Thomson, no; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell, absent;
O'Connell, yes. 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
#9 CROSSINGS AT WOLF CREEK
At 8: 17 p.m. Trustee Calabrese moved to open a Public Hearing to consider an Annexation
Agreement for a proposed residential subdivision located north of 119th Street, west of Champion
Creek Subdivision, and east of Century Trace Subdivision (Centex Homes). Seconded by Trustee
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O'Connell. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swa Iwe II ,
absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
The meeting reconvened at 8:43 p.m.
#10 SOHOL'S WHEA TLAND PLAINES EXTENSION ANNEXATIONS
Mr. Jim Testin stated the annexation of these properties is consistent with the annexation
agreement.
Trustee Calabrese moved to approve an omnibus vote on the annexation of Ordinances No. 2098
to 2117. Seconded by Trustee O'Connell. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes;
Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swa Iwell , absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion
Carried.
Trustee Calabrese moved to adopt Ordinances No. 2098 to 2117 annexing the following 20
properties into the Village of Plainfield: 12733 Shelly Lane, 12743 Shelly Lane, 12817 Shelly
Lane, 12827 Shelly Lane, 12837 Shelly Lane, 12857 Shelly Lane, 12921 Shelly Lane, 12941
Shelly Lane, 12949 Shelly Lane, 12950 Shelly Lane, 12930 Shelly Lane, 12920 Shelly Lane,
12910 Shelly Lane, 12836 Shelly Lane, 12826 Shelly Lane, 12816 Shelly Lane, 12806 Shelly
Lane, 12806 Shelly Lane, 12762 Shelly Lane, 12742 Shelly Lane, 12712 Shelly Lane. Seconded
by Trustee Cherry. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes;
Swalwell, absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried. -
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
No Report
FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Trustee Calabrese moved to approve Resolution No. 1333 extending the Period of Participation in
the Southwest Agency for Health Management for a Period of Three Additional Years. Seconded
by Trustee Thomson. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes;
Swalwell, absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
Mr. Chris Minick discussed with the Mayor and the Board pages 53 - 63 of the proposed 2002 -
2003 Budget.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
No Report
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Trustee Calabrese moved to approve the License Agreement for the Moose Lodge at 623 W.
Lockport Street. Seconded by Trustee Cherry. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes;
Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell, absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion
Carried.
Mr. Jim Testin stated nothing has changed the plat; it has expired due to delays from IDOT.
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Trustee Calabrese moved to reapprove Liberty Grove Units 1 and 2 Final Plats.' Seconded by
Trustee Cherry. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes;
Swalwell, absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
At 8:52 p.m. Trustee Calabrese moved to open a Public Hearing to in regards to a dormant special
service area for the Streams of Plainfield. Seconded by Trustee Collins. Vote by roll call.
Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell, absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes,
0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
The meeting reconvened at 8:53 p.m.
Trustee Calabrese moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft the appropriate ordinance in
regards to the special service area. Seconded by Trustee Collins. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes;
Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swa Iwell , absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Jim Testin informed everyone of the Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing to be held on at 7:00
at the High School auditorium, on March 19, 2002.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Mr. Persons stated as of last Thursday at about 8:00 a.m. the new Wastewater Treatment Facility
was in operation.
Trustee Calabrese moved to authorize JJ Henderson to complete the installation of the 72-inch
steel casing at the North Wastewater Treatment Facility for the amount not to exceed $276,718.88.
Seconded by Trustee Collins. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes;
Collins, yes; Swalwell, absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
Trustee Cherry moved to approve Resolution No. 1334 in the in the amount of $330,000.00 for he
2002 MFT Street Maintenance Program. Seconded by Trustee Calabrese. Vote by roll call.
Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell, absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes,
0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
Trustee Calabrese moved to approve the Phase 3 Funding Resolution No. 1335 in support of the
Lockport Street Bridge Reconstruction Project over Lily Cache Creek. Seconded by Trustee
Cherry. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell,
absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
There were no questions on the February 2002 Operations Report.
Trustee Collins moved to adopt the Emergency Operations Plan. Seconded by Trustee Cherry.
Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell, absent;
O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
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Trustee Calabrese moved to approve ordering vehicles based on the 2002 - 2003 Budget
Seconded by Trustee Collins and authorize the purchase of a Chevy S-1 0 Pick-up for the
Community Service Program from Bill Jacobs Chevrolet for the amount not to exceed $13,549.00.
Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell, absent;
O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
Trustee Calabrese moved to approve the hiring of Van Meter & Associates to provide in-house
consulting, funded from Police Training Budget. Seconded by Trustee Collins. Vote by roll call.
Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell, absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes,
0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
Trustee Calabrese moved to approve execution of mutual aid agreement with Joliet for rapid
response incidents. Seconded by Trustee Collins. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes;
Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swalwell, absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion
Carried.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Trustee Calabrese moved to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign the agreement for right-of-
way acquisition at Lily Cache and Route 30. Seconded by Trustee O'Connell. Vote by roll call.
Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Swa Iwe II , absent; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes,
0 no, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
Mayor Rock reminded everyone of the Joint Meeting with the Park District on March 20, 2002, the
Committee of the Whole Meeting on March 25, 2002, the next Board Meeting on April 1, 2002, and
Coffee with the Mayor on April 3, 2002.
Trustee Calabrese moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Trustee Collins. Voice Vote. All
in favor, 0 opposed.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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MICHELLE GIBAS
RECORDING SECRETARY
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