HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-07-2008 Village MeetingVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 7, 2008
AT: VILLAGE HALL
PRESENT: J. WALDORF, W.MANNING, J.RACICH, J.DEMENT, P.FAY, B.LAMB. ABSENT:
L.VAUPEL. OTHERS PRESENT: C.MINICK, ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY;
M.GIBAS, CLERK; S.LARSON, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR;
T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN, PLANNER; AND,
D.BENNETT, CHIEF OF POLICE.
Mayor Waldorf called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, Trustee Vaupel was
absent, all other Trustees were present. Mayor Waldorf led the pledge to the flag. There were
approximately 27 persons in the audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Waldorf announced that Mr. Mike Cross would not be in attendance at this evening's meeting
and the recognition will be postponed.
Representative Tom Cross was present in the audience. Representative Cross thanked the Village
Board and staff for the good working relationship, read a list of local projects that were incorporated
into the budget, and informed everyone that there is a new law in effect regarding high growth areas
and hospitals. He is taking every opportunity to help Plainfield get its hospital.
Mayor Waldorf read a Proclamation for the Chinese New Year Spectacular being held on January 25
& 26, 2008 at the Arie Crown Theater.
Mayor Waldorf congratulated Bess Eichelberger on having a school named after her. Mayor Waldorf
also commented on the snow removal efforts and the holiday decorations.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Dement commented on the extraordinary weather for the time of year. There are tornado
watches on the weather map. Trustee Dement inquired as to whether or not weather maps could be
placed on channel 6. Administrator Minick and Chief Bennett will research this request.
Trustee Fay:
• Commented about the number of unwanted newspapers and circulars underneath the
snow that end up in gutters and blocking the sewers. Trustee Racich stated that
residents that do not want the papers should contact the paper and they will stop
delivering them to your house.
• Inquired as to the progress of the strategic plan. Administrator Minick stated that
staff is working on a draft to bring to the Board for discussion.
• Asked for some sort of indicator on the median where Route 59 at Commercial Street
turns into one lane. Allen Persons will research.
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Trustee Lamb:
• Reported that some of the markers before the railroad tracks on 135th Street are missing.
Allen Persons responded that the Public Works staff has ordered replacements.
• Inquired as to where staff is in the process of accepting credit card payments. Traci
Pleckham indicated that the staff is looking at a new accounting system that will have a
credit card module.
Trustee Racich stated that he would like to have an update on the Plainfield Economic Partnership.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Public Comments.
RESPONSE TO PRIOR PUBLIC COMMENTS — None at this Meeting
BUSINESS MEETING
Trustee Fay moved to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Manning,
yes; Racich, yes; Vaupel, absent; Dement, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion
carried.
Trustee Fay moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: Minutes of the Board Meeting
held on December 17, 2007; Bills Paid and Bills Payable for January 7, 2008; Letter of Credit
Reduction for Prairie Knoll Subdivision, Units 1 and 2; Heritage Oaks, Unit 1; and Century Trace
Subdivision — 248th Avenue Road Improvements; Resolution Number 1542 Abating the 2007 Tax
Levies for the General Obligation Bonds, Series 199913; Resolution Number 1543 Abating the 2007
Tax Levies for the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000; Resolution Number 1544 Abating the
2007 Tax Levies for the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003A; Resolution Number 1545 Abating
the 2007 Tax Levies for the General Obligation Bonds, Series 200313; Resolution Number 1546
Abating the 2007 Tax Levies for the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2004A; Resolution
Number 1547 Abating the 2007 Tax Levies for the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series
2004B; Resolution Number 1548 Abating the 2007 Tax Levies for the General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2005A; Resolution Number 1549 Abating the 2007 Tax Levies for the General Obligation
Refunding Bonds, Series 200513; Resolution Number 1550Abating the 2007 Tax Levies for the
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007A. Seconded by Trustee Lamb.
Trustee Manning asked what is the purpose of the abatement resolutions. Administrator Minick
stated that the Resolutions direct the County Clerks' offices not to extend the property tax levies for
each of the bond series listed. Without these resolutions the property taxes would be increased to
cover amount of the bonds.
Vote by roll call. Manning, yes; Racich, yes; Vaupel, absent; Dement, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes.
5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
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a b s e n t ; D e m e n t , y e s ; F a y , n o ; L a m b , y e s . 4 y e s , 1 n o , 1 a b s e n t . M o t i o n c a r r i e d .
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M o t i o n c a r r i e d .
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ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2728, increasing the Class "M" Liquor Licenses from two
(2) to three (3) for Ranked, LLC located at 15014 S. DesPlaines, Suite 112. Seconded by Trustee
Racich. Vote by roll call. Manning, yes; Racich, yes; Vaupel, absent; Dement, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb,
yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Administrator Minick informed the Board that a schedule of budget meetings will be distributed this
week.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
No Report.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
No Report.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Allen Persons stated that the American Public Works Association (Southwest Branch) has designated
the Plainfield Lake Michigan Water System Improvements as the "2008 Project of the Year." Allen
Persons presented plaques to Eric Miller, Dan Bierman, Randy Jessen, and Mark Stofko.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Chief Bennett reviewed the proposed Clean Air Ordinance. Effective January 1, 2008, the Smoke
Free Illinois Act went into effect. The Act prohibits smoking in most public places of employment.
The proposed Clean Air Ordinance incorporates the substantive provisions of the Act and also
provides for the implementation of fines by the Village for violations. Adoption of this ordinance
will allow the Village to enforce "clean air" restrictions more effectively through the issuance of
administrative citations.
Trustee Dement moved to adopt Ordinance No.2729, regarding Clean Air. Seconded by Trustee
Lamb. Vote by roll call. Manning, yes; Racich, yes; Vaupel, absent; Dement, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb,
yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
Mayor Waldorf read the reminders.
Trustee Fay moved to Adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
PUBLIC HEARING
JANUARY 7, 2008
AT: VILLAGE HALL
PRESENT: J. WALDORF, W.MANNING, J.RACICH, J.DEMENT, P.FAY, B.LAMB. ABSENT:
L.VAUPEL. OTHERS PRESENT: C.MINICK, ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY;
M.GIBAS, CLERK; S.LARSON, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR;
T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN, PLANNER; AND,
D.BENNETT, CHIEF OF POLICE.
VISTA POINTE
Mayor Waldorf called the meeting to order 7:22 p.m. Present roll call stands.
Mr. Garrigan stated that the applicant is proposing to develop a total of 717 residential units on
approximately 301 acres of farmland. The site is located south of Wheeler Road, east of Ridge Road,
and north of Walker Road. 215 acres were previously annexed to the Village in 2005. The applicant
is proposing to develop 297 single - family homes, 420 townhomes, and has identified an 18 acre
commercial site.
Camerin Bettin from the Plainfield Park District indicated that there are no outstanding issues with
the Park District.
Carrie Hansen, Wiseman Hughes, was present in the audience and answered questions from the
Board. Trustee Lamb commented on the outstanding pattern book. Trustee Fay indicated that he was
not in favor of the number of proposed townhomes.
There were no public comments.
Trustee Fay moved to close the public hearing and return to the regular business meeting. Seconded
by Trustee Lamb. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk