HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-01-2004 Village MeetingVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 1, 2004
AT: VILLAGE HALL
PRESENT: J.WALDORF, M.COLLINS, J.DEMENT, S.THOMSON, P.FAY, AND
K.O'CONNELL. OTHERS PRESENT: S.JANIK, CLERK; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; T.L.
BURGHARD, ADMINISTRATOR; D.WOLD, ENGINEER; E.GALLT, TRAFFIC ENGINEER;
C.MINICK, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN, VILLAGE PLANNER;
D.BENNETT, CHIEF OF POLICE; AND M.GIBAS, RECORDING SECRETARY.
Mayor O'Connell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, all Trustees were
present. Clerk Janik led the pledge to the flag. Trustee Fay gave a short invocation. There were
approximately 25 persons in the audience
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor O'Connell stated that trick or treating went well this year.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Waldorf reminded everyone that the Plainfield Fire District has a referendum on the ballot.
Trustee Dement stated that there is a Celebrity Champagne Luncheon, Sponsored by United Way for
Cornerstone, on Wednesday, November 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Harris Joliet Casino
and our very own Village Attorney will be involved. Trustee Fay complimented Allen Persons and
the Public Works staff for the effort on the move to the new Public Works facility. Trustee
questioned if there was language in our Annexation Agreement to prohibit a failed business to
prohibit another business from occupying the space. Attorney Harvey stated that we can request in
an Annexation Agreement anything that is not prohibited by law as long as both parties are agreeable
to the agreement. Trustee Fay also complimented the downtown directional signs.
PUBLIC COMMENTS on Items not on the Agenda
No comments.
BUSINESS MEETING
Mayor O'Connell asked to amend the Agenda to include at the end an Executive Session for the
purposes of Personnel and Land Acquisition not to reconvene.
Trustee Waldorf moved to approve the Amended Agenda to include an Executive Session at the end
for the purposes of Personnel and Land Acquisition, not to reconvene. Seconded by Trustee Fay.
Vote by roll call. Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; Dement, yes; Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; O'Connell, yes.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: Minutes of the Board Meeting of
October 18, 2004; Bills Paid Report for November 1, 2004; Bills Payable Report for November 1,
2004; Letter of Credit reduction for The Reserve, Unit 2; Letter of Credit Reduction for Harvest Glen
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Landscaping Bond - Reimbursement Request; Approval of Final Pay request and Change Order from
SKC Construction for Crack sealing project; Ordinance No. 2433 authorizing the issuance of a
Special Use Permit to permit a Planned Unit Development for property located at Route 59 and north
of 135th Street for a restaurant with a drive-through window operation (Dunkin Donuts/Baskin
Robbins). Seconded by Trustee Thomson. Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; Dement, yes; Thomson, yes;
Fay, yes; O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
#3 EDWARD PLAINFIELD HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Mr. Michael Garrigan stated that there have not been any modifications since the last Board meeting.
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2434 authorizing the execution of an Annexation
Agreement for property located at 127th Street, west of Van Dyke Road, and east of 248th Street.
Seconded by Trustee Waldorf. Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; Dement, yes; Thomson, yes; Fay, yes;
O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2435 the annexing the subject property. Seconded by
Trustee Waldorf. Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; Dement, yes; Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; O'Connell, yes.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Waldorf moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2436 rezoning the property located at 127th Street,
west of Van Dyke Road, and east of 248th Street from A-l, Will County Agriculture to OCI, Office,
Commercial, and Institutional District. Seconded by Trustee Dement. Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes;
Dement, yes; Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Thomson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2437 authorizing the issuance of a Special Use
permit to permit a Planned Unit Development for property located at 127th Street, west of Van Dyke,
and east of 248th. Seconded by Trustee Waldorf. Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; Dement, yes; Thomson,
yes; Fay, yes; O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
#4 ROUSONELOS
Mr. Garrigan stated that previously the Board addressed concerns to modify the annexation
agreement in regards to uses. The applicant has worked with staff to make the necessary
modifications to the address the concerns of the Village Board.
Trustee Waldorf moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2438 approving an annexation agreement for a 24-
acre parcel of property located on 143rd Street. Seconded by Trustee Dement. Waldorf, yes; Collins,
yes; Dement, yes; Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
#5 PRAIRIE CREEK DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Garrigan stated that this item was previously before the Board. This is a proposed commercial
project on Route 59, north of Chicago Bridge and Iron. The applicant has submitted a Statement of
Intent attached to the proposed PUD. The rezoning of the residential has been deleted and the
applicant is only seeking a rezoning of the commercial component. The developer was present in the
audience.
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Trustee Waldorf moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2439 rezoning property located at 1501 N. Division
Street, from ORI to B-3 Community Shopping Center District. Seconded by Trustee Thomson.
Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; Dement, yes; Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no.
Motion carried.
Trustee Thomson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2440 authorizing the issuance of a Special Use
Permit to permit a Planned Unit Development for property located at 1501 North Division Street.
Seconded by Trustee Waldorf. Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; Dement, yes; Thomson, yes; Fay, yes;
O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
#6 RECAPTURE AGREEMENT - PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
ALONG 119T}I STREET
Mr. Garrigan stated that Moser Enterprises, the developer of Century Trace Subdivision, completed
the water and sewer improvements that provide benefits to several adjacent properties. The proposed
recapture agreement follows the Village's standard recapture agreement. The agreement covers two
properties on the north side of 119th, east of 248th- Culver/Mather (80 acres) and Varley (40 acres).
Trustee Dement moved to adopt Resolution No. 1435 establishing an agreement for improvements
beneficial to the public completed by Moser Enterprises, the developer of Century Trace Subdivision.
Seconded by Trustee Thomson. Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; Dement, yes; Thomson, yes; Fay, yes;
O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
#7 PLAINFIELD RETAIL CENTER RESUBDIVISION NO. 1
The applicant is requesting approval of a resubdivision to increase the size of an outlot at the
Plainfield Market Place (Kohls). The applicant is seeking to increase Lot 1 to approximately 35,000
square feet from approximately 25,000 square feet. The proposed resubdivision complies with the
requirements of the Village and does not deviate substantially from the originally approved final plat.
The resubdivision would not result in negative impacts to site access, currently required parking,
stormwater management, or other site design considerations.
Trustee Waldorf moved to approve the final plat for the Plainfield Retail Center Resubdivision No. 1
located north of 119th Street, west of Route 59, subject to the two stipulations listed in the staff report.
Seconded by Trustee Thomson. Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; Dement, yes; Thomson, yes; Fay, yes;
O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
#8 FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST LUTHERAN COUNTY SPECIAL USE
Mr. Garrigan stated that his is a county case. The Village has no decision-making role in the case,
but has an opportunity to submit a formal position regarding the case. Staff suggests that particular
attention be paid in the review of the site design to adequate location and screening of parking,
landscaping, lighting, and signage.
Trustee Fay moved to approve the position of the Village in response to this case and directing the
Village Administrator to prepare a letter to the County expressing the Village's position subject to the
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9 stipulations listed in the staff report. Seconded by Trustee Waldorf. Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes;
Dement, yes; Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR' S REPORT
Administrator Burghard stated that recently the ICC finally ruled on the Pedestrian Crossing of the
E.J.&E at Lockport Street. Currently, P.T. Ferro is working on Lockport Street. Because of the
increased pedestrian traffic and the nearing of the end of the construction season, Administrator
Burghard asked Hutchinson Engineers to get a price from the current contractor to complete the
pedestrian crossing.
Trustee Dement moved to waive the bidding process and negotiate the Lockport Street Pedestrian
Crossing to be completed by the current contractor, P.T. Ferro, for the amount not to exceed
$50,000.00. Seconded by Trustee Waldorf. Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; Dement, yes; Thomson, yes;
Fay, yes; O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Mr. Bill Tarver, Manager of O' Sullivan' s and Mary D' s, requested that the Board approve a color
change for the Mary D's Ice Cream Parlor. The remainder of the site plan will stay the same.
Trustee Dement moved to approve the color change of Mary D's Ice Cream building to blue.
Seconded by Trustee Waldorf. Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; Dement, yes; Thomson, yes; Fay, yes;
O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
ENGINEER' S REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Mr. Eric Gallt stated that staff requests the Board to consider the test closure of Miles Avenue from
Lockport Street to Chicago Street. The purpose of the closure is two-fold. The first reason is for the
purpose of increased safety by removal of an intersection in close proximity to an active railroad
crossing. The second reason would be that of the Village having the option to provide a sidewalk
connection from the downtown core to the recently completed Turtle Creek Forest Preserve
improvements.
Trustee Fay moved to approve the test street closure of Miles Avenue for a trial basis not to exceed
July 1, 2005. Seconded by Trustee Dement. Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; Dement, yes; Thomson, yes;
Fay, yes; O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Mr. Gallt stated that the transfer of ownership would be conditional upon completion and acceptance
of the proposed 143rd Street improvements to be completed and funded by Will County. This transfer
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is the first step in a series of events that include a retransfer of this section of roadway to the State of
Illinois with a re-designation of 143rd Street as the rerouted U.S. Route 30.
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2441 approving the conditional jurisdictional transfer of
143rd Street (Gin Mill Road) from Will County to the Village of Plainfield from U.S. Route 30 to the
west and IL Route 59 to the east. Seconded by Trustee Dement. Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; Dement,
yes; Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Mr. Gallt stated that this jurisdictional transfer of the required portion of the road from Wheatland
Township is required by IDOT for the construction of the signal project.
Trustee Waldorf moved to approve the Route 30 and 127th Street signalization project - Wheatland
Township Jurisdictional Transfer. Seconded by Trustee Thomson. Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes;
Dement, yes; Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Mr. Persons announced that Public Works has officially moved to the new facility at 14400 Coil Plus.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
No report.
ATTORNEY' S REPORT
No report.
Mayor O'Connell reminded everyone of Coffee with the Mayor on November 3, the Committee of
the Whole Workshop on November 8, the EDC Workshop on November 9, and that the Village
Offices will be closed on November 11 for Veteran's Day.
Trustee Fay moved to adjourn to Executive Session for the purposes of Personnel and Land
acquisition, not to reconvene. Seconded by Trustee Collins. Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; Dement, yes;
Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Approved:
Michelle Gibas, Recording Secretary
Susan Janik, Village Clerk