HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-01-2010 Village MeetingVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, MBONUCHI, P.FAY, L.KACHEL, B.LAMB, G.PECK.
BOARD ABSENT: J.RACICH. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, VILLAGE
ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD,
ENGINEER; A.PERSONS PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN, PLANNNIG
SUPERVISOR; J.BABER, BUILDING SUPERVISOR; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT
SERVCIES DIRECTOR; AND W.DOSTER, CHIEF OF POLICE.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, Trustee Racich was
Boy Scout Troop #96 will lead the Pledge to the Flag
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
The American Public Works "2010 Project of the Year" award for the Lockport Street
Reconstruction Project was presented to the Mayor and the Board of Trustees.
Mayor Collins pointed out that the Village has received similar awards in the past and thanked
the staff for all of their efforts.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic)
Mark Lindsey thanked the Board for taking over the private road in his subdivision.
Joe, Planfield Resident, suggested that the Board look into alternatives to the StarLine as well as
windmills and solar panels.
Mr. Jeff Maliska, Vintage Harvest, expressed concern regarding Live 59 and the noise. A
representative of Live 59 was present and stated that Live 59 is currently addressing the sound
issue to help deaden the noise. The owners are more than happy to work with the neighbors.
Mr. Sam Slocum thanked the Board for supporting the Plainfield Television Group.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Fay moved to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call.
Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent,
motion carried.
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2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Fay moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Minutes of Board Meeting held on January 4, 2010.
b) Bills Payable Report for February, 2010.
C) Cash and Investments, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for January 2010.
d) Letter of Credit Reduction for Springbank Offsite Sewer and Water Extensions
e) Resolution Number 1602, Abating the 2009 Tax Levies for the General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2000.
f) Resolution Number 1603, Abating the 2009 Tax Levies for the General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2003A.
g) Resolution Number 1604, Abating the 2009 Tax Levies for the General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2003B.
h) Resolution Number 1605, Abating the 2009 Tax Levies for the General
Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2004A.
i) Resolution Number 1606, Abating the 2009 Tax Levies for the General
Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2004B.
j) Resolution Number 1607, Abating the 2009 Tax Levies for the General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A.
k) Resolution Number 1608, Abating the 2009 Tax Levies for the General
Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005B.
1) Resolution Number 1609, Abating the 2009 Tax Levies for the General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2007.
m) Approval of a one year extension of the Intergovernmental Agreement between
the Village of Plainfield and the Plainfield Fire Protection District related to the
transfer of the Village's municipal site at Grande Park for the construction of Fire
Station #5.
Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes;
Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent, motion carried.
3) FINNEGAN'S IRISH PUB - ST. PATRICK'S DAY FESTIVITIES
Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the closure of DesPlaines Street from Oak to Lockport from
Friday, March 12, 2010 through 7:00 a.m. on Monday, March 15, 2010. Seconded by Trustee
Kachel.
Mr. Dale Lewis, owner, stated that the tent will be used for a St. Patrick's Day Celebration as
well as for a St. Baldrick's Fundraiser.
Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, absent.
4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent, motion carried.
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4) HERITAGE WOODS SUPPORTIVE LIVING FACILITY
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2916, approving the Annexation Agreement
Heritage Woods Supportive Living Facility located on Van Dyke Road. Seconded by Trustee
Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich,
absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent, motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2917, annexing the subject property. Seconded by
Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes;
Racich, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent, motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2918, approving a Special Use for the Heritage
Woods Supportive Living Facility located on Van Dyke Road. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Vote
by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, absent. 5 yes, 0
no, 1 absent, motion carried.
5) SHENANDOAH SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE ANNEXATION
AGREEMENT
Trustee Fay moved to open a Public Hearing to amend the Shenandoah Annexation Agreement.
Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2919, approving the second amendment to the
Shenandoah Annexation Agreement. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi,
yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent, motion
carried.
6) VAN DYKE MEDICAL CENTER
Trustee Fay moved to approve the site plan for Van Dyke Medical Center located on Van Dyke
Road north of the Edward's medical campus. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call.
Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent,
motion carried.
7) DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT
Trustee Lamb moved to authorize the Village Attorney to prepare an Ordinance approving the
Downtown Historic District. Seconded by Trustee Kachel
Mr. Garrigan pointed out that the Historic District would not prohibit a property owner from
demolishing the property, it would just require that the applicant go to the Historic Preservation
Commission prior to the Village Board.
Trustee Peck expressed concern regarding creating another approval layer and dictating to
property owners what to do with their property. Trustee Bonuchi expressed concern with the
additional costs that it may put on the property owners. Trustee Fay expressed concern regarding
the members of the Historic Preservation Commission intimidating applications wishing to make
alterations or demolishing the property.
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Mr. Garrigan pointed out that the motion is only to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an
Ordinance. The item will be brought back to the Board for further discussion.
Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, no; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, no; Racich, absent;
Collins, yes. 4 yes, 2 no, 1 absent, motion carried.
8) CREATIVE WORLD SCHOOL SIGN VARIANCE (ZBA CASE #1499- 120209.V)
Trustee Fay moved to accept the findings of fact of the Zoning Board of Appeals and,
furthermore, to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting approval of the
variance to permit signage on a rear wall elevation lacking public or private street frontage for
Creative World School at 24860 W. 127th Street. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call.
Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, abstain; Racich, absent. 4 yes, 1 abstain,
1 absent, motion carried.
9) VILLAS AT FOX RUN PD AMENDMENT (PC CASE #1500- 121409.SU)
Trustee Lamb moved to accept the findings of fact of the Plan Commission as the findings of
fact of the Board of Trustees and, furthermore, to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an
ordinance granting approval of a major change to the planned development for the Villas at Fox
Run to allow up to 27 single - family detached dwelling units to be constructed in place of
attached townhomes, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Seconded by Trustee
Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich,
absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent, motion carried.
10) FORCE WRESTLING - 14912 S. EASTERN AVENUE (PC CASE #1501 -
121509.SU)
Mr. Garrigan stated that the applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow the operation of
a wrestling club within an industrial building on Eastern Avenue, adjacent to the railroad tracks,
midway between Lockport Street and Main Street.
Mayor Collins pointed out that there needs to be a motion on the floor to start the discussion.
Trustee Fay moved to table this item. The motion died due to lack of a second.
Trustee Lamb moved direct the Village Attorney to prepare an Ordinance granting approval of a
special use permit for a private recreation facility at 14912 S. Eastern Avenue, subject to the six
(6) stipulations listed in the staff report. Seconded by Trustee Kachel.
Mr. Wojciechowski, applicant, stated that they have been operating the wrestling organization
for two (2) years at a nearby location on Center Street. The operation has been contained within
the building. They are looking for a long -term site to meet existing and future growth needs.
Trustee Bonuchi expressed concern with the location being next to the railroad tracks. She
supports the use, but not at this location. Trustee Peck stated that he too has concerns with the
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location and would not be able to support the applicant's request. Trustee Lamb stated that he is
not sure that this is the right location for the requested use and expressed concern regarding the
timing of the needed improvements. Trustee Kachel stated that he did not feel that this is the
proper location for children. Trustee Kachel pointed out that he seconded the motion to allow
for discussion.
Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, no; Fay, no; Kachel, no; Lamb, yes; Peck, no; Racich, absent.
4 no, 1 yes, 1 absent. Motion failed.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
No Report.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
Trustee Lamb moved to approve the Village of Plainfield's Financial Policies as presented.
Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb,
yes; Peck, yes; Racich, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent, motion carried.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mr. Wold presented the Project Status Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Mr. Baber presented the Building Department Report — December 2009
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Fay moved to authorize the Village President to execute a professional services
agreement with C.M. Lavoie & Associates, Inc. to complete the required "As Built" documents
for the Lakelands Club /Lake Mary Development, at a total cost of $12,000.00 that will be funded
by means of the developer's letter of credit. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call.
Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent,
motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No.2920, approving the text amendment to Chapter 8,
Section 8 — Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article VI — Storm Sewer Regulations,
Division 1 — Illicit Discharges and Connections. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call.
Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent,
motion carried.
Mr. Persons presented the Public Works Operations Report
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Chief Doster presented the Operations Report — December 2009
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ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0
opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
PUBLIC HEARING
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, MBONUCHI, P.FAY, L.KACHEL, B.LAMB, G.PECK.
BOARD ABSENT: J.RACICH. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, VILLAGE
ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD,
ENGINEER; A.PERSONS PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN, PLANNNIG
SUPERVISOR; J.BABER, BUILDING SUPERVISOR; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT
SERVCIES DIRECTOR; AND W.DOSTER, CHIEF OF POLICE.
SHENANDOAH SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. Present roll call stands.
Mr. Michael Garrigan stated the applicant is requesting to pay the Village $815,444.36 in lieu of
making the required improvements to 127th Street along their frontage along with the intersection
improvements at Heggs Road and 127th Street.
Mr. Chris Coyne, Shenandoah Resident, stated that he saw the sign posted in his neighborhood
and asked for the staff to explain what the request is.
There were no other public comments.
Trustee Fay moved to close the public hearing and return to the regular business meeting.
Seconded by Trustee Peck. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk