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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 Page 2 of 3 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 Page 3 of 3 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