HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-02-2010 Village MeetingVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 2, 2010
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, G.PECK, J.RACICH, M.BONUCHI, P.FAY, B.LAMB.
BOARD ABSENT: L.KACHEL. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, VILLAGE
ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; J.PROULX,
PLANNER; S.LARSON, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR;
M.GARRIGAN, PLANNING SUPERVISOR; D.MARQUEZ, INTERIM BUILDING
SUPERVISOR; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND K.GRECO,
POLICE COMMANDER.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, Trustee Kachel was
absent, all other Trustees were present. Mayor Collins led the pledge to the flag. There were
approximately 14 persons in the audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins:
• Stated that he has finished the interviews for the Advisory Task Force on Economic
Development and will bring forward recommendations at the next Board Meeting.
• Stated that he will forward a recommendation for the vacant Historic Preservation
Commissioner position at the next Village Board Meeting.
• Pointed out that traffic accidents at Renwick Road and Route 30 are still high.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Fay:
• Asked staff to look into the future Boulevards property, he has received several
complaints about dumping on that site.
• Asked staff to enforce the weed ordinance at Renwick and Route 30. Administrator
Murphy pointed out that a notice has been sent to the owner.
• Expressed concern regarding power washing the sidewalks downtown.
Trustee Lamb:
• Questioned whether or not the Boulevards property was annexed to the Village. Mr.
Garrigan pointed out that it has not been annexed, but we do have a pre- annexation
agreement.
Trustee Peck:
• Expressed some concern with the video gaming legislation. Mr. Garrigan pointed out
that staff is gathering information and is planning to have a discussion at a future
Committee of the Whole Workshop.
Village of Plainfield
Meeting Minutes — August 2, 2010
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PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic)
Mr. Mark Batnick expressed concern on the Video Poker Legislation and pointed out some
negative impacts.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Fay moved to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Peck,
yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, absent; Lamb, yes; 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.
Motion carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Peck moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Minutes of Board Meeting and Executive Session held on July 19, 2010.
b) Bills Payable Report for August 2, 2010.
C) Letter of Credit Reduction for Van Dyke Place.
d) Ordinance No. 2948, increasing the Class "F" Liquor Licenses to fourteen (14)
and the Class "K" Liquor License (Outdoor Beer Garden) to thirteen (13) for
Fox's Pizza to be located at 14206 S. Route 30.
Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes;
Kachel, absent; Lamb, yes; 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
3) 24204 W. LOCKPORT STREET FACADE GRANT (CASE #1515- 062410.FA)
Mr. Garrigan reviewed the staff report. There was some discussion regarding the items being
requested for the facade grant. There was some concern that some of the items were for building
maintenance. It was the consensus of the Board to have staff work with the applicant to refine
the application and bring it back to the Board.
Trustee Peck moved to table the item. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Peck,
yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no; Kachel, absent; Lamb, yes; 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent.
Motion carried.
4) ROGMAN LANDMARK DESIGNATION
Trustee Fay moved to approve the individual landmark designation for 14930 S. Bartlett Avenue.
Seconded by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes;
Kachel, absent; Lamb, yes; 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
No Report.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mr. Larson presented the Project Status Report. Trustee Lamb stated that he would like to have
a future Committee of the Whole Workshop discussion regarding Recapture.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
There was some discussion regarding the right -in /right -out by Dayfield Commons at Route 30
and 143rd Street. Mr. Clayton Olsen, applicant, stated that he is requesting that the Village pay to
complete the public improvements in the right -of -way, he has paid for the improvements on his
property and pointed out that he would rather have full access, but MOT will not allow it.
Trustee Fay stated the he is not in favor of right- inhight -out and will not support this.
Trustee Lamb moved to authorize the future reimbursement of the costs of the construction of
the right- inhight -out in front of Fox's Restaurant located in the Dayfield Commons at Route 30
and 143rd Street in the amount of $25,380.00 Seconded by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call.
Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no; Kachel, absent; Lamb, yes; 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent.
Motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to authorize the Village of Plainfield to convey the Village -owned open
space parcel (PIN 06 -03 -04 -102- 035 -0000) at The Enclave to the Plainfield Park District.
Seconded by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes;
Kachel, absent; Lamb, yes; 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to approve a temporary outdoor tent sale for Light Source Lighting at
16114 S. Route 59 from August 19' through August 22nd. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote
by roll call. Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, absent; Lamb, yes; 5 yes, 0
no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Fay moved to direct the Village President to execute a contract extension with Stewart
Spreading to permit the removal of biosolids from the Village's wastewater treatment facility.
Seconded by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes;
Kachel, absent; Lamb, yes; 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Mr. Persons gave an update on Lake Water Pumping Station Emergency Electrical Repair. Staff
is currently getting quotes to make the necessary repairs..
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Trustee Fay moved to approve the purchase of equipment under the IDOT Grant as identified in
the staff report. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi,
yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, absent; Lamb, yes; 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
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Meeting Minutes — August 2, 2010
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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 8:12 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk