HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-16-2011 Village MeetingVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 16, 2011
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, P.FAY, B.LAMB, G.PECK, J.RACICH, DRIPPY, AND
M.BONUCHI. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY,
ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; S.LARSON, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS,
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN, PLANNING SUPERVISOR; DMARQUEZ,
BUILDING SUPERVISOR; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND
J.KONOPEK, INTERIM 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 17 persons in the
audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Trustee Fay moved to reappoint Chris Kozak to the Building Board of Appeals with the Term
expiring on April 30, 2014. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes;
Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Mayor Collins:
• Proclaimed June 2011 as Relay for Life Month.
• Presented a plaque to Joseph Ginejko recognizing his years of service to the Police
Pension. Mr. Ginejko served on the Police Pension Board from 2004 -2011.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Racich thanked the American Cancer Society for everything they do to help. Trustee
Racich also commented on the Conservation Plainfield Environmental Expo and thanked Trustee
Fay for his efforts. Trustee Fay thanked Jon Proulx for coordinating the event.
Trustee Lamb pointed out that the Village's fiscal year ended April 30 and that the Village as a
whole came in under budget. He thanked the staff for their efforts.
Trustee Fay encouraged everyone to mow their lawn and to keep Plainfield looking beautiful.
Trustee Bonuchi thanked staff for their efforts with the Budget. She also pointed out that she
takes exception to some of the blogs regarding the staff People don't realize how much the staff
does for this community. She gave a special thank you to the Police Department.
PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic)
None.
Village Board Meeting Minutes
May 16, 2011
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BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Fay moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Fay,
yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Fay moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Minutes of the Board Meeting held on May 2, 2011
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for May 16, 2011.
C) Cash & Investments, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for April, 2011.
d) Resolution No. 1632, adopting an identity protection policy for the
Village of Plainfield.
Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes;
Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
3) LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY (PC CASE #1541- 022411.SU)
Trustee Peck moved to adopt Ordinance No.2992, 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 Fay. Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi,
yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
No Report.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
No Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Mr. Dean Marques presented the Operations Report for April, 2011.
Village Board Meeting Minutes
May 16, 2011
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PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Fay moved to approve the purchase of a full size scanner and related accessories for the
Engineering Division for the total amount not to exceed $8,425.00. Seconded by Trustee Lamb.
Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes,
0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the Village President to execute a contract with Mark -it
Corporation, the low bidder, for the 2011 Striping Program for the total bid amount of
$34,189.01. Seconded by Trustee Fay. Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes;
Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to authorize the Village President to execute a contract with SKC
Construction, the low bidder, for the 2011 Crackfilling Program for the total bid amount of
$57,369.69. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes;
Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to concur with Staff's recommendation to complete the emergency
replacement of a variable frequency drive unit, at the Lake Michigan Water Pumping Station,
and authorize the purchase of required equipment from Complete Industrial & Electrical Supply
at a cost of $13,478.60. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes;
Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the purchase of three Exmark commercial grade mowers
from Turf Team Inc. at a total "State Purchase" price of $31,419.00. Seconded by Trustee
Lamb. Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the purchase of five (5) Toughbook Laptops and docking
stations for the total amount of $27,090.00. Seconded by Trustee Peck.
There was some general discussion regarding the purchase of the laptops. Trustee Rippy asked
the staff to look into another vendor, Dell, for cheaper pricing. Chief Konopek stated that he
would bring other price quotes back to the Board.
Trustee Bonuchi withdrew her motion and Trustee Peck removed the second.
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2993, amending the Liquor Code to include a
Class "H -1" Liquor License. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb,
yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Village Board Meeting Minutes
May 16, 2011
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Chief Konopek presented the Operations Report for April, 2011.
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 7:50 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk