HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-19-2009 Village MeetingVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 19, 2009
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.BONUCHI, P.FAY, L.KACHEL, B.LAMB, G.PECK, AND J.RACICH.
BOARD ABSENT: M.COLLINS. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR;
J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS,
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.BABER, BUILDING SUPERVISOR; M.GARRIGAN, PLANNING
SUPERVISOR; AND D.BENNETT, CHIEF OF POLICE.
Clerk Gibas called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, all Trustees were present,
Mayor Collins was absent. There were approximately 10 persons in the audience.
Trustee Peck moved to appoint Trustee Bonuchi as Temporary Chair for this meeting. Seconded by
Trustee Kachel. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich,
yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Bonuchi led the pledge to the flag.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
The Board recognized Randy Jessen for Completing the IPSI Management Training Program.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Bonuchi stated that the closing of Evangeline's Restaurant is a sensitive issue and she found the
negative comments disheartening and wanted to reiterate that the Village of Plainfield welcomes and is
open to businesses.
Trustee Fay:
• Stated that Meals on Wheels is looking for a location to prepare the meals and urged any
business owner that could accommodated them to consider helping.
• Suggested a workshop or internal discussion on finding assistance for homeless residents.
Trustee Racich stated that he too was disappointed with the negative comments about the closing of
Evangeline's. The Village encourages businesses. Trustee Racich pointed out that the Route 59
widening is a State of Illinois project and that the Village does not have any control.
Trustee Lamb encouraged businesses that need additional signage to contact the Village staff. The
Village wants to work with businesses.
Trustee Peck stated that he agreed with the comments regarding businesses. It is better to ask for
permission rather than forgiveness.
PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic)
Mr. Alexander Rodriguez, President of the Young Politicians of America, introduced himself and gave
some information about the student organization.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Fay moved to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi,
yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Village of Plainfield
Meeting Minutes — October 19, 2009
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2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Fay moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Minutes of Board Meeting October 5, 2009
b) Bills Payable Report for October 19, 2009.
c) Cash and Investment, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for September 2009
d) Letters of Credit Reduction for The Crossings at Wolf Creek, Unit 3; and Menards.
Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck,
yes; Racich, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
3) COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH SPECIAL USE (PC CASE #1481- 082109.SU)
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2895, approving the special use for religious assembly and
religious institution uses in 'Building No. 3" of the Plainfield Small Business Park. Seconded by
Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich,
yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
4) 24117 W. LOCKPORT ST. (PC CASE #1491- 100109.FA)
Trustee Fay moved to approve a facade improvement grant for 24117 W. Lockport Street for an amount
not to exceed $25,209.00 for the facades visible from the public right -of -way, subject to the two
stipulations in staff's report. Seconded by Trustee Kachel.
Trustee Fay expressed concern regarding the potential of a facade grant recipient utilizing funds and
then selling the property for a profit and asked if it was possible to include language that states that if the
applicant does not retain ownership of the property for two (2) calendar years then the facade grant
funds should be returned to the Village. There was some general discussion regarding the insertion of
this language.
Trustee Fay removed his motion and Trustee Kachel removed the second.
Trustee Racich moved to approve a facade improvement grant for 24117 W. Lockport Street for an
amount not to exceed $25,209.00 for the facades visible from the public right -of -way, subject to the two
stipulations in staff's report and to add a stipulation that the applicant is to retain ownership of the
property for two (2) calendar years after the completion of the project or refund the amount of the
funding to the Village. Seconded by Trustee Fay. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, no; Fay, yes; Kachel, no;
Lamb, no; Peck, no; Racich, yes. 2 yes, 4 no. Motion failed.
Trustee Lamb moved to approve a facade improvement grant for 24117 W. Lockport Street for an
amount not to exceed $25,209.00 for the facades visible from the public right -of -way, subject to the two
stipulations in staff's report. Seconded by Trustee Kachel. ote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no;
Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, no. 4 yes, 2 no. Motion carried.
5) VERIZON WIRELESS. (ZBA CASE #1373- 110107.V)
Trustee Fay moved to direct the Village Attonrey to prepare a revised ordinance to replace Ordinance
No. 2727, adopted on January 7, 2008, which is an ordinance approving a variance for a proposed rear
wall sign at the Verizon Wireless Store, located at 12632 S. Route 59 Unit 100. Seconded by Trustee
Lamb. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes. 6 yes,
0 no. Motion carried.
Village of Plainfield
Meeting Minutes — October 19, 2009
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ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
No Report.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
No Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Mr. Joe Baber presented the Building Department Report for September 2009.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Fay moved to accept the bid and authorize the Village President to execute a contract with TBS
Construction Company to complete the 2009 Miscellaneous Sidewalk Repairs project for a total cost of
$32,071.25. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb,
yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Mr. Allen Persons stated that anyone interested in the PACE service from Plainfield to Chicago should
check their website, www.pacebus.com, for the start date and schedule. It is anticipated that the start
date will be around the end of November.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No.2896, authorizing the sale of personal property. Seconded by
Trustee Kachel. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich,
yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Chief Bennett presented the Operations Report for August 2009.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
Trustee Bonuchi 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 7:55 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk