HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-23-2010 Special Village MeetingVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 23, 2010
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, J.RACICH, M.BONUCHI, P.FAY, L.KACHEL,
B.LAMB. BOARD ABSENT: G.PECK. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY,
ADMINISTRATOR; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; J.PROULX, PLANNER; D.WOLD,
ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN, PLANNING
SUPERVISOR; D.MARQUEZ, BUILDING SUPERVISOR; T.PLECKHAM,
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND B.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 Peck was
absent, all other Trustees were present. Mayor Collins led the pledge to the flag. There were 5
persons in the audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins:
• Stated that he was invited to the 1847 Schoolhouse transfer ceremony and complimented
the Village Preservation Association on the renovations.
• Complimented the Welcome You Home Organization that welcomes home service
persons.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Lamb:
Complimented the renovations on the 1847 Schoolhouse.
Stated that he recently read an article regarding the City of Joliet getting free recycle
trash bins and ask the staff to see if Plainfield qualifies for the same program.
Stated that the heard that Plainfield Township was buying sandbagging equipment and
wondered why the Village and the Township couldn't share resources.
Trustee Bonuchi:
Complimented the renovations on the 1847 Schoolhouse.
Complimented the new Village of Romeoville Municipal Center.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Fay moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Trustee Kachel. Vote by roll call.
Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.
Motion carried.
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2) WESCOM TOWER (ZBA Case #1519- 071410.V)
Trustee Fay moved to adopt the findings of fact of the Zoning Board of Appeals as the findings
of fact of the Board of Trustees and, furthermore, to adopt Ordinance No. 2951, granting
approval of a variance to permit a communications tower at a height of 190 feet to be located at
14300 S. Coil Plus Drive. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Bonuchi,
yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
3) PLAINFIELD- NAPERVILLE ROAD WATER MAIN PROJECT
Trustee Fay moved to accept the letter provided by Merryman Excavation to withdraw their bid
for the Plainfield - Naperville Road Water Main Project, to reject all other bids received on
October 22, 2009 as it relates to the proposed improvements, and to direct Staff to rebid this
project. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes;
Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
4) ITEP GRANT APPLICATIONS
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Resolution No. 1616, as required by IDOT for the Illinois
Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant funding application as it relates to the
proposed sidewalk improvements along Route 59. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll
call. Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1
absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to adjourn the Special Meeting. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote.
All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk