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Home My Public Portal About12-20-2004 Village MeetingVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 20, 2004 AT: VILLAGE HALL PRESENT: P.FAY, J.WALDORF, M.COLLINS, S.THOMSON, AND K.O'CONNELL. J. DEMENT WAS ABSENT. PRESENT WERE: S.JANIK, VILLAGE CLERK; T.L. BURGHARD, ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; D. WOLD, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.TESTIN, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR; C.MINICK, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; E.GALLT, TRAFFIC ENGINEER; A.DE BONI, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST; AND D.BENNETT, CHIEF OF POLICE. Mayor O'Connell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, J. Dement was absent, all other Trustees were present. Clerk Janik led the pledge to the flag. Chere Bates of St. Edward Episcopal Church gave a short invocation. There were approximately 52 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Comdr. Konopek spoke briefly and then presented awards in recognition of their outstanding work over the last 11 years to Doug Kaiser and Mike McElroy. TRUSTEE COMMENTS Trustee Collins stated that he had read an article in the newspaper about funds for an 1-55 interchange. Trustee Collins requested that a meeting be held with the other communities to discuss the interchange. Administrator Burghard pointed out that recently there was a meeting with Will County and it was agreed that Will County, the Village of Plainfield, the Village of Romeoville, and the Village of Bolingbrook should meet to discuss the interchange. Trustee Collins also wished everyone Happy Holidays. PUBLIC COMMENTS on Items Not on the Agenda Ms. DeAnne Morrell, Arbor Creek resident, expressed concern over the condition of the Frontage Road. Administrator Burghard stated that the Frontage Road is the jurisdiction of the State of Illinois. The Village has worked with the City of Joliet and Plainfield Township on ways that to take jurisdiction of the road if the State would make certain improvements. The Village cannot afford to take over the jurisdiction of that road in its current state. Mr. Dave Zimbrich, Arbor Creek resident, also expressed concern over the condition of the Frontage Road and presented some video for the Board to see. Mr. Allen Persons pointed out that staff received a commitment from the State to do an overlay of the Frontage roadway, which is just a band-aid. Ms. Patricia Wendt, Arbor Creek resident, expressed concern over the condition of the Frontage Road. Mr. Joe Worrel, Arbor Creek resident, expressed concern over the condition of the Frontage Road. Mayor O'Connell stated that Allen Persons and Eric Gallt will contact the state and keep the residents informed. Administrator Burghard also stated that the residents should write the State Representatives and Senators to urge the State to fund the improvements of the road. Ms. Kim Truchinski, Arbor Creek resident, expressed concern over the condition of the Frontage Road and asked for a list of people to write to. Minutes of the Village Board December 20, 2004 2 BUSINESS MEETING Clerk Janik requested that the Agenda be amended to removed Item #i under the Consent Agenda for approval of a Special Use permit for a PUD for Dayfield Subdivision, and to include as a new Item 3A a Resolution in support of Edwards Plainfield Hospital. Trustee Waldorf moved to approve the Amended Agenda. Seconded by Trustee S. Thomson. by roll call. Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Vote Trustee Waldorf moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: Minutes of the Regular meeting of December 6, 2004; Bills Paid Report for December 20, 2004; Bills Payable Report for December 20, 2004; Revenue Report for November 2004; Cash and Investment Report for November 2004; Letter of credit reduction for Park Place, Grande Park West, Grand Park Boulevard/Community Park East; Grande Park Neighborhood #17; Grand Park Neighborhood #16; Grande park Neighborhood #9; Grande Park Neighborhood #8; Grande Park Neighborhood #3; The Fields, Unit 2; Arbor Place, Units 3 and 4; Approval of 2004-2007 Contract between the Village and Metropolitan Alliance of Police Plainfield Chapter #93; Authorize the Mayor to execute the required documents to accept the donation of a sanitary sewer easement generally located south of 13 5th Street and west of the Norman Drain, from Harris Bank, the Macom Corporation, and U.S. Bank; and to authorize the Mayor to execute a Land Use Permit Agreement with the Plainfield Township Park District for the purpose of installing a sanitary sewer adjacent to existing Renwick Road. Seconded by Trustee Collins. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 3A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF EDWARDS PLAINFIELD HOSPITAL Administrator Burghard spoke regarding our continued support for the Edward Plainfield Hospital project and how the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board's denial of the application for permit to construct Edward Plainfield Hospital harms and adversely affects the residents of the Village and the surrounding area. Bill Kottman, Representative of Edward Hospital reiterated Mr. Burghard's statement and told the Board that the proposal by Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center to spend over $130 million to renovate its facilities in not the most appropriate use of health care dollars. This large expenditure will result in no additional capacity and will not relieve the burden on Plainfield residents to travel unnecessary distances to obtain needed health care services. Trustee Waldorf moved to adopt Resolution No. 1437 giving support to Edward Plainfield Hospital. Seconded by Trustee Thomson. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Minutes of the Village Board December 20, 2004 3 #3 512 FOX RIVER STREET ACCESSORY STRUCTURE Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2445 allowing a variance to permit construction of an accessory structure and accessory second floor office use with Kitchenette on the second floor of 512 Fox River Street. Seconded by Trustee Collins. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; O'Connell, no. 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2446 allowing a setback variance for the property located at 512 Fox River Street. Seconded by Trustee Collins. Vote by roll call. Thomson, no; Fay, yes; Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; O'Connell, no. 3 yes, 2 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. #4 FAIRFIELD RIDGE Mr. Testin stated this is a rezoning and a special use for a PUD. The subject site is located north of the Village Hall on the east and west side of New Van Dyke Road. This was before the Board previously. The project does have commercial and 73 courtyard homes. Trustee Waldorf moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2447 to rezone 25 acres from B-3 (Community Shopping Center) District to R-3 (Moderate Density Single-family attached residence) District located near new Van Dyke Road, east of Route 30 and south of Cedar Lake Village. Seconded by Trustee Collins. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2448 to allow for a special use for a Planned Unit Development for a residential development. Seconded by Trustee Waldorf. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. #5 CORYDALIS STREET VACATION Trustee Waldorf moved to open a Public Hearing. yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Seconded by Trustee Thomson. Voice vote. 5 There was a short discussion on the suggestion of the Village selling this right of way rather than giving it to the adjacent property owners. Trustee Waldorf moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance vacating the eastern 135' of Corydalis Street in Heritage Meadows Neighborhoods 3 & 4 and split it between Lots 112 and 113. Seconded by Trustee Fay. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; Waldorf, yes; Collins, O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. #6 STEWART RIDGE ANNEXATION Trustee Waldorf moved to open a Public Hearing regarding a proposed Annexation Agreement for a 49-acre parcel located at Heggs Road north of 127th Street and south of 119th Street. Seconded by Trustee Fay. Voice vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. Minutes of the Village Board December 20, 2004 4 Mr. Testin stated that the questions of Mr. Kuhn's letter were not brought forward to the Plan Commission Public Hearing. Trustee Fay pointed out that the letter contains significant questions. The petitioner stated that she received a telephone call from Mr. Kuhn regarding the alignment of 119th Street and had a meeting with Michael Garrigan and Eric Gallt regarding the alignment. It was her understanding from the meeting that the staff would speak with Mr. Kuhn and that the alignment could be worked out to minimally affect Mr. Kuhn's property. This alignment is part of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Eric Gallt generally reviewed the alignment of 119th Street with the Board. Mr. Gallt pointed out that while the concerns brought up by Mr. Kuhn are legitimate, there seems to be no correlation with this project. Trustee Waldorf moved to postpone the approval of the preliminary plat. Seconded by Trustee Collins. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Trustee Collins moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance approving a preannexation agreement. Seconded by Trustee Waldorf. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATOR' S REPORT Administrator Burghard wished everyone Happy Holidays. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT Happy Holidays. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT Happy Holidays. ENGINEER' S REPORT Happy Holidays. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Trustee Waldorf moved to approve the award of contract from engineering services to HNTB rd Architects Engineers and Planners for the design of the streetlighting along 143 Street from U. S. Route 30 to IL Route 59 and the design of a permanent signal at 143rd Street and Van Dyke Road. Seconded by Trustee Collins. Vote by roll call. Thomson, yes; Fay, yes; Waldorf, yes; Collins, yes; O'Connell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Mr. Persons wished everyone Happy Holidays. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT There were no questions on the November 2004 Operating Report. Happy Holidays. ATTORNEY' S REPORT Happy Holidays. Minutes of the Village Board December 20, 2004 5 Mayor O'Connell reminded everyone that the Village Offices will be closed on December 23, 24, 30, and 31 and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Waldorf. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. SUSAN JANIK, VILLAGE CLERK