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Home My Public Portal About03-15-2010 Village MeetingVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 15, 2010 AT; VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, L.KACHEL, B.LAMB, G.PECK, J.RACICH, M.BONUCHI, AND P.FAY. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER; D.KISSEL, WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT; M.GARRIGAN, PLANNING SUPERVISOR; J.BABER, BUILDING SUPERVISOR; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND W.DOSTER, POLICE CHIEF. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, all Trustees were present. Mayor Collins led the pledge to the flag. There were approximately 26 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Collins: • Stated that he recently participated in the Polar Plunge and helped raise over $1,000 for Special Olympics. • Stated that he recently participated in a Jewel /Osco/Midwest Frozen Food Shopping Spree and raised $833.00 in food for the Plainfield Food Pantry. • Stated that he participated in the St. Patrick's Day Parade this past weekend and thanked everyone that helped with the parade including Trustee Fay who was the commentator. • Stated that he and Administrator Murphy participated in the St. Baldricks Fundraiser this past weekend. Mr. Murphy raised $1,300 and the Fundraiser raised over $100,000. Mayor pointed out that several members of the Police Department and PEMA as well as Trustee Peck also participated in the fundraiser. • Reminded everyone that the Village Staff will have a Progress Report/Public Hearing regarding 143rd Street on March 18, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Fay thanked all the participants in the Parade as well as PEMA for security. Trustee Peck thanked everyone that sponsored him for the St. Baldricks Fundraiser. Trustee Lamb also thanked everyone involved with the Parade and St. Baldricks and also complemented the staff on the ordinances presented in the agenda packet. Trustee Bonuchi also thanked everyone involved with the Parade and with the St. Baldricks Fundraiser. PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic) No Comments. BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Trustee Kachel. Vote by roll call. Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 2) CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: a) Minutes of Board Meeting held on March 1, 2010. b) Bills Payable Report for March 15, 2010. C) Cash & Investment, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for February 2010. d) Authorize the execution of an Amended Retirement Agreement with Don Bennett. e) Ordinance No.2926, increasing the Class "F" Liquor Licenses to fourteen (14) for Salentino, Inc. DBA Salentino Restaurant. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call. Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 3) DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT Trustee Lamb moved to adopt an Ordinance, approving a downtown Historic District. Seconded by Trustee Kachel. Trustee Fay stated that this is not the time to enact this district. More dialogue, clarification, and education are needed. Trustee Fay suggested a moratorium on demolitions. Trustee Racich did not agree with a moratorium, but did agree that there needs to be more thought and a clearer understanding on the Downtown Historic District and could not support it at this time. Trustee Lamb stated that there is an issue of controversy and a lack of trust, but felt that the document submitted by the Historic Preservation Commission outlines the process and cooperation. The Ordinance, if it is not working, can be rescinded, and felt that the Board should at least give it a try. Trustee Kachel stated that having a Historic District has been talked about for 20 years. Other communities have successful Historic Districts and felt that the ordinance was well written. Trustee Peck expressed concern with the way that that Downtown Historic District was brought forward and felt that it needs to be done the right way before he could support it. Trustee Bonuchi stated that there is too much of a divide on this issue and there needs to be more work done before she could support the Downtown Historic District. Vote by roll call. Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, no; Racich, no; Bonuchi, no; Fay, no. 2 yes, 4 no. Motion failed. 4) ORDINANCES AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2927, amending the Village of Plainfield's Ordinances Regarding Water Rates and Charges. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Trustee Fay clarified that the increase is due to an increase in cost to the Village. Vote by roll call. Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, no; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. Trustee Kachel moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2928 revising the Service Charges for Administrative Costs for Garbage, Refuse, Solid and Landscaping Waste. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Trustee Fay stated that he could not support incurring greater costs to the residents. Trustee Peck stated that he felt the increase in costs is punishing the entire community and thought that more fines should be imposed for people that have done wrong. Trustee Lamb stated that we are not getting the revenue from the State and in order to continue with the services provided to the residents these increases are necessary. Trustee Kachel stated that we have already cut expenses and personnel to the bone and the increases are necessary. Vote by roll call. Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, no; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no. 4 yes, 2 no. Motion carried. Trustee Kachel moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2929, revising the Village of Plainfield's Telecommunications Tax. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, no; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no. 4 yes, 2 no. Motion carried. Trustee Lamb moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2930, amending Section 7.7 -1 (Municipal Utility Tax) of Article I of chapter 7.7 (taxation) of the code of ordinances of the Village of Plainfield, Illinois. Seconded by Trustee Kachel. Vote by roll call. Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, no; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no. 4 yes, 2 no. Motion carried. Trustee Lamb moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2931, revising the Municipal Utility Tax for Electricity. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call. Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, no; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no. 4 yes, 2 no. Motion carried. Trustee Kachel moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2932, establishing a Local Tax on the retail sale of Motor Fuel. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call. Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, no; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Administrator Murphy stated that the recent reduction in Impact Fees only relates to the Village's Impact Fees and not to any other jurisdiction's fees. Staff is currently in communications with the other jurisdictions regarding their Impact Fees. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT No Report. ENGINEER'S REPORT No Report. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT Trustee Fay moved to approve the 2010 Village of Plainfield Zoning Map. Seconded by Trustee Kachel. Vote by roll call. Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT No Report. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Chief Doster presented the PEMA Report and the Operations Report — February 2010. Chief Doster also reviewed some footage from the Red Light Cameras. Trustee Fay requested that the pedestrian signs on Lockport Street be put back up. ATTORNEY'S REPORT No Report. Mayor Collins read the reminders. Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk