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Home My Public Portal About09-20-2010 Village MeetingVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2010 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, M.BONUCHI, P.FAY, L.KACHEL, B.LAMB, G.PECK, AND J.RACICH. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN, PLANNING SUPERVISOR; D.MARQUEZ, BUILDING SUPERVISOR; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES SUPERVISOR, 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, all Trustees were present. Mayor Collins led the pledge to the flag. There were approximately 45 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Collins: • Stated that the Village Staff hosted another Delegation from China. • Informed everyone of the fire at the Lakeview Motel. • Informed everyone that there was a gas leak on Route 126 and it has been fixed. • Apologized for the inconvenience of the road closings around Union Street and thanked everyone for their patience. • Mayor Collins and Chief Doster presented a Citizen Award to Mr. Juan Santana for his heroic efforts on July 14, 2010. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Fay thanked Conservation Plainfield and all the volunteers for planting native plants along the river. Trustee Lamb cautioned planting trees close to Stop signs because they can block driver's vision. PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic) Mr. Michael Bortel, Chairperson on the HPC, gave an update on the Historic Preservation Commission's progress with the Route 30 and Route 59 properties. Mr. Michael Lambert, President of the Plainfield Historical Society, presented a Resolution to the Village Board that was passed by the Plainfield Historical Society regarding creating a park at the intersection of Route 30 and Route 59. Mr. Kevin Lauterbach, owner of Pioneer Lanes, asked if signs could be placed notifying drivers that the businesses on Route 30 are still open. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — September 20, 2010 Page 2 of 4 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, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 2) CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of items g and i Seconded by Trustee Fay. a) Minutes of Board Meeting held on August 16, 2010. b) Bills Payable Report for September 20, 2010. C) Cash & Investments, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for August, 2010. d) Letter of Credit Reduction for Arbor Creek. e) Resolution No. 1617, approving a project to be financed by the Will - Kankakee Regional Development Authority, waiving the right to object to such project and financing, and related matters. f) Ordinance No. 2952, increasing the Class "D" Liquor Licenses to five (5), and decreasing the Class "E" Liquor Licenses to four (4), for Nick's Cozy Corner. g) Ordinance No. , enacting Chapter 5, Article III, Section 5 -74 of the Village of Plainfield Code. (removed) h) Ordinance No. 2953, authorizing the sale of Personal Property. i) Ordinance No. , amending Chapter 4, Article IX, relating to Business Registration. (removed) j) Authorize the Village President to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Plainfield Fire Protection District for Fire Prevention Code Enforcement. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 3) TEXT AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 2.5 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE Trustee Fay moved to open a Public Hearing to consider a text amendment to modify Chapter 2.5 of the Municipal Code and continue it to October 4, 2010. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. 4) GREEN- LUTTER LANDMARK Trustee Fay moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an Ordinance designating the Green - Lutter House located at 23839 W. Main Street as a Historic Landmark. 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 — September 20, 2010 Page 3 of 4 5) ROUTE 59 GRILL SPECIAL USE (PC CASE #1521- 072810.SU) Trustee Fay moved to adopt 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 draft an ordinance granting approval of a special use to permit a drive - through operation for a restaurant located at 15521 S. Rt. 59, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. 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. 6) SHELL STATION Trustee Fay moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an Ordinance for a Special Use for a Shell Service Station on Route 30. 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. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT No Report. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No.2954, authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $10,090,000 General Obligation Bonds Refunding Bonds, Series 2010, of the Village of Plainfield, Illinois. 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. ENGINEER'S REPORT No Report. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT Mr. Garrigan stated that the applicant is seeking to have an outdoor Flea Market at the Old Paradise Motors site. The Village's Zoning Ordinance identifies Flea Markets as a permitted us, however, outdoor sales is not a permitted use. Trustee Peck moved to deny the operation of an outdoor Flea Market at the Old Paradise Motors site on Route 30 for Multi -Plex, LLC. 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. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT Mr. Dean Marquez presented the Operations Report for August, 2010. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — September 20, 2010 Page 4 of 4 PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Trustee Fay moved to waive the bidding and authorize the Village President to sign an agreement with Fiala Paving to complete the concrete curb repairs, binder course patching, and final asphalt surface in the amount of $171,229.39 for White Ash Farms Unit 1 & 3. 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. Trustee Fay moved to authorize the Village President to sign an agreement with Safe Step LLC, the low bidder, to complete the 2010 Sidewalk Hazard Removal in the amount of $15,925.00. 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. Mr. Allen Persons presented Operations Report for July & August, 2010. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Chief Doster presented: • Operations Report for August, 2010. • PEMA Report for August, 2010. • Plainfield Tactical Unit Summer Detail Activity Report. • Plainfield Police Department Strategic Plan 2010 -2012. • Police Department Annual Report — 2009. ATTORNEY'S REPORT No Report. Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk