HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-02-2011 Village MeetingVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 2, 2011
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; HEATHER
MCGUIRE, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER;
A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN, PLANNING SUPERVISOR;
J.PROULX, PLANNER; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; 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, all Trustees were
present. Mayor Collins led the pledge to the flag. There were approximately 50 persons in the
audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins:
• Gave a short speech and presented outgoing Trustee Larry Kachel with a plaque
recognizing his service and dedication to the Village of Plainfield as both a Planning
Commissioner and a Village Trustee.
• Informed everyone that the owners of the properties adjacent to the old Go -Tape have
agreed to demolish the 2 -story house and 2 garages.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Fay read a proclamation he prepared for outgoing Trustee Larry Kachel and thanked him
for his service. Trustee Fay also reminded everyone of the National Day of Prayer to be heldo n
Thursday at 9:00 a.m. and the Conservation Plainfield Spring Expo to be held on Saturday, May
14.
Trustee Racich gave some parting remarks /shots to outgoing Trustee Larry Kachel and thanked
him for his service. Trustee Racich also thanked Mike Bortel for his dedication to the Village
and thanked him for his efforts with the properties adjacent to Go -Tape.
Trustee Lamb thanked Trustee Kachel for his service and encouraged him to keep bringing his
good ideas to the Board.
Trustee Bonuchi joked that if downtown ever has a Trolley Car, the Board would name it after
Trustee Kachel and thanked him for his service.
Trustee Peck stated that it was a pleasure to serve on the Board and the Plan Commission with
Trustee Kachel and wished him well.
Trustee Kachel thanked the Mayor and the Board of Trustees as well as the Village Staff He
gave a special thank you to Administrator Murphy for doing an excellent job.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic)
None
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Fay moved to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Trustee Peck. 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 Kachel moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Minutes of the Board Meeting and Executive Session held on April 18, 2011.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for May 2, 2011.
Seconded by Trustee Fay. 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 adjourn Sine Di. 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.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Village Clerk, Michelle Gibas, administered the Oath of Office to Paul Fay, Bill Lamb, and Dan
Rippy.
Mayor Collins invited everyone for refreshments.
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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 2, 2011
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, M.BONUCHI, P.FAY, B.LAMB, G.PECK, J.RACICH,
AND DRIPPY. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR; HEATHER
MCGUIRE, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; DWOLD, ENGINEER;
A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN, PLANNING SUPERVISOR;
J.PROULX, PLANNER; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND
J.KONOPEK, INTERIM POLICE CHIEF.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Roll call was taken, all Trustees were
present. Mayor Collins led the pledge to the flag. There were approximately 15 persons in the
audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
• Trustee Fay moved to reappoint Michael Blaylock to the Advisory Task Force on
Economic Development with the term expiring April 30, 2014. Seconded by Trustee
Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich,
yes; Rippy, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
• Trustee Fay moved to adopt Resolution No. 1630, recognizing May 15, 2011 as Police
Memorial Day and May 15 -21, 2011 as Police Memorial Week in the Village of
Plainfield. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes;
Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Mayor Collins:
• Proclaimed May 2011 as Motorcycle Awareness Month.
• Proclaimed May 1 -7, 2011 as Public Service Recognition Week.
• Proclaimed May 2011 as National Preservation Month.
• Proclaimed May 15 -21, 2011 as National Public Works Week
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Rippy thanked Plainfield for voting and also thanked his wife. Trustee Rippy thanked all
of the candidates that ran for Trustee for keeping the election classy.
Trustee Racich welcomed Trustee Rippy to the Board.
Trustee Peck welcomed Trustee Rippy and congratulated Trustee Fay and Trustee Lamb on their
re- election.
Trustee Lamb welcomed Trustee Rippy and encouraged motorists to be aware of motorcycles.
Trustee Bonuchi welcomed Trustee Rippy and encouraged Mark Chmura to stay involved with
the community. Trustee Bonuchi also encouraged motorists to be aware of motorcycles.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic)
Mr. Mark Chmura, resident, congratulated Trustee Fay, Trustee Lamb, and Trustee Rippy on
winning the election. Mr. Chmura also thanked the Board to maintaining the Village's tax levy
rate, and asked everyone to keep the Armed Services in their hearts, minds, and prayers.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Fay moved to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call.
Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Ordinance No. 2988, increasing the Class "Kl" Liquor Licenses from six (6) to
seven (7) for Thomas Albert American Wine Bar & Lounge.
b) Ordinance No. 2989, amending Chapter 2.5 of the Code of Ordinances regarding
Street Address Data Standards.
Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes;
Racich, yes; Rippy, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
3) LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY (PC CASE #1541- 022411.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 prepare an ordinance
granting approval of a special use to permit a preschool at 13731 S. Route 30, subject to the
stipulations noted in the staff report. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi.
Trustee Fay asked if there is sufficient parking. Jon Proulx stated that parking spots exceeds the
number required by the Zoning Code.
Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes. 6 yes,
0 no. Motion carried.
4) FACADE REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS
Trustee Fay moved to approve the proposed revision to the Facade Improvement Program
regarding the three -year, forgivable loan component. Seconded by Trustee Lamb.
Mr. Jon Proulx reviewed the three -year forgivable loan component. Trustee Lamb stated that
with the change in language to issue a Form 1099 with each installment of the loan forgiveness
he would be able support the three -year forgivable loan component.
There was some general discussion and clarification of the motions suggested by staff
Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, no; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, no; Racich, yes; Rippy, no; Collins,
yes. 4 yes, 3 no. Motion carried.
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Trustee Lamb moved to approve the proposed revisions to the Facade Improvement Program,
excluding the three -year, forgivable loan component. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll
call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, abstain; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1
abstain. Motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Resolution No. 1631, a Resolution Adopting the 2011
Revisions to the Facade Improvement Program as directed by the Board of Trustees. Seconded
by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes;
Rippy, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
5) SCHMITZ (FKA PIC MOLDING)
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2990, rezoning the property located at 24322 W.
143rd Street from R -1 to I -1. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes;
Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
No Report.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mr. Derek Wold presented the Engineer's Progress Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Mr. Michael Garrigan presented the Historic Preservation Commission Annual Report.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Fay moved to authorize the Village President to execute an intergovernmental agreement
between the Village and the Plainfield Township Highway Commissioner whereby
improvements will be completed to County Line Road and the Township will provide funding
for their proportionate share of this work. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call.
Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2991, enacting Chapter 6, Article IX of the
Code of Ordinances relating to regulating the Sale, Pledge, or Loan of Pre -owned Merchandise.
Seconded by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes;
Racich, yes; Rippy, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0
opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk