HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-21-2011 Village MeetingVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 21, 2011
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, B.LAMB, G.PECK, J.RACICH, M.BONUCHI, AND
P.FAY. BOARD ABSENT: L.KACHEL. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY,
ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; S.LARSON,
ENGINEER; R.JESSEN, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS SUPERINTENDENT; M.GARRIGAN,
PLANNING SUPERVISOR; D.MARQUEZ, BUILDING SUPERVISOR; AND J.KONOPEK,
INTERIM POLICE CHIEF.
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 50 persons in the audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins:
Proclaimed the week of March 21 -27, 2011 as Train Safety Awareness Week.
Proclaimed May 23, 2011 as Relay for Life Jeans Day.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Lamb thanked Canadian National for making the upgrades and for the increase in speed
for the trains. There may be more trains, but they are moving quicker.
Trustee Bonuchi:
Cautioned students not to run across or drive across the tracks if a train is coming. The
train in moving faster than it appears.
Thanked the American Cancer Society and stated she thought that Jeans Day was a great
idea.
Trustee Fay:
• Asked for an update on the Gateway Park Redevelopment Parcel that the HPC has been
working on.
• Stated that he would like to coordinate National Day of Prayer again this year to be held
on May 5 at the Amphitheater. The Board did not have any objections.
Trustee Peck commented about the safety check at Fox River and Lockport Street. He supports
the Plainfield Police Department's efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic)
Mr. Michael Bortel, Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission, gave an update on the
Gateway Park Redevelopment Parcel located at the southeast corner of Route 30 and Route 59.
Mr. Bortel gave an update on the discussions with the owner as well as potential funding options.
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March 21, 2011
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BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Fay moved to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call. Lamb,
yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.
Motion carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Fay moved to approve the consent agenda to include:
a) Minutes of Board Meeting held on March 7, 2011.
b) Bills Payable Report for March 21, 2011.
C) Cash and Investments, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for February,
2011.
d) Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of
Plainfield and the Will County 9 -1 -1 Emergency Telephone System Board
for the funding of a 9 -1 -1 Surcharge reallocation.
e) Resolution No. 1628, approving the adoption of the amended and restated
Southwest Agency for Health Management Combined Agreement and
Bylaws.
f) Resolution No. 1629, supporting environmental site remediation of
contamination located in the Village of DuPue and Surrounding Areas.
Seconded by Trustee Peck.
Trustee Peck asked that the minutes to be amended to include his comment that he thanked Staff
for using the State Contract for the Microsoft Licenses, saving the Village money; and to include
his comment in Item 48 that he asked staff to confirm that there would not be a noise issue that
would affect the neighbors. Trustee Bonuchi also asked to amend the minutes to include her
comment that she questioned who was running the Plainfield Television Group, under item g.
Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, absent.
5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
3) THREE ACE AUTOMOTIVE
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2974, for a Special Use for Three Ace Automotive
located at Route 30. Seconded by Trustee Peck.
Trustee Fay clarified that there were no objections from the adjacent property owners.
Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, no; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, absent. 4
yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
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4) WITTE COMMERCIAL
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2975, Rezoning the Witte Commercial site on Route
59 and north of 127th Street to B -3. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Lamb,
yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.
Motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2976, approving, a Special use for a Planned
Development for the Witte Commercial property on Route 59 and north of 127th Street.
Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes;
Fay, yes; Kachel, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
No Report.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
No Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Trustee Fay moved to allow a temporary outdoor permit to operate a "Save your Glass" business
in front of the Meijers Store at 135th Street and Route 59. Seconded by Trustee Racich.
Trustee Racich inquired as to whether or not this use can be handled administratively. Trustee
Lamb felt that this issue differs from outdoor storage and could be handled administratively, but
outdoor storage should still be brought to the Board. There were no objections to handling "Save
your Glass" administratively.
Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, absent.
5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to approve the 2011 Zoning Map. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll
call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1
absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Fay asked the staff to give a report on boundaries.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Mr. Dean Marquez presented the Building Department Report for February, 2011. Mr. Marquez
also gave an update on the Lakeview Motel demolition.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
No Report.
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POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Trustee Fay moved to authorize the purchase three (3) Chevy Impala patrol cars from Miles
Chevrolet for the total amount of $59,480.00. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call.
Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.
Motion carried.
Chief Konopek presented the PEMA Report for January and February 2011 and the Operations
Report for February, 2011.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
Trustee Fay moved to adjourn to Executive Session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act
under Section 2 (C) (11) pending litigation, not to reconvene. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote
by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, absent. 5 yes, 0
no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk