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Home My Public Portal About06-06-2011 Village MeetingVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 6, 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; DWOLD, 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 16 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Collins: • Congratulated the Plainfield South Boys Track and Field for winning the Team Title at the Track and Field Sectional. • Stated that he spoke with Plainfield Township Highway Commissioner Reichert. Mr. Reichert reported that all of the property acquisitions for the Renwick Road Bridge have been completed. He expects that the project will go out to bid in August. Trustee Fay moved to approve the Presidential Appointment Leif Hendricksen to the Historic Preservation Commission with the term expiring on October 18, 2014. 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 the Presidential Appointment of Jeff Cook to the Police Pension Board with the term expiring on April 30, 2013. 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. Clerk Gibas administered the Oath of Office to Jeff Cook. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Fay stated that he attended a Welcome Home Celebration for Lance Corporal Kyle Villalobos and thanked everyone involved. Trustee Bonuchi thanked ex- Trustee Larry Kachel for informing her that a tree was in the road on Route 30. She was able to notify the proper personnel to remove the dangerous situation. Village Board Meeting Minutes June 6, 2011 Page 2 of 4 Trustee Lamb thanked everyone involved with the Memorial Services and especially thanked the Band that played Taps. Mayor Collins stated that he too was impressed with the band and spoke with the director. PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic) Mr. Leif Hendricksen, Historic Preservation Commissioner, encouraged the Board to learn about Historic Districts and offered some information. Mr. Michael Bortel, Historic Preservation Commission Chairman, updated the Board on the old Go -Tape property. The 2 -story building is due to come down at the end of the month. They are waiting on the removal of the gas lines and gas meter. Mr. Bortel also informed the Board that the HPC was unsuccessful in securing a matching grant. BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to approve the Agenda. 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. 2) CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: a) Minutes of the Board Meeting held on May 16, 2011. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for June 6, 2011. C) Resolution No. 1633, establishing wage rates for workers on Public Works Projects. d) Ordinance No. 2994, increasing the Class "F" Liquor Licenses to 14, and Class "K" Liquor Licenses (outdoor seating) to 14, for Gratto Restaurant to be located at 16108 S. Route 59, Suite 100 and 102. 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. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT No Report MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT Mr. Arnold Schramel, NIMEC, reviewed the program and the savings to the Village. Trustee Rippy moved to adopt Resolution No. 1634, authorizing the participation in the Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Cooperative (NIMEC) and authorizing the Village Administrator to approve a contract with the lowest cost electricity provider for a period of one year. 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. Village Board Meeting Minutes June 6, 2011 Page 3 of 4 ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Derek Wold presented the Engineer's Progress Report. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT Trustee Fay moved to approve two temporary farmstands to be operated by Keller's Farmstand, one located at the Plainfield Business Park on Route 59 and the second located at Crest Creek Plaza on Route 30. 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. Ms. Susie Bostanchi was present in the audience. Ms. Bonstanchi reviewed the vendors that will be at the Farmers' Market. Trustee Bonuchi cautioned having vendors that will border a flea market. Ms. Bostanchi pointed out that the vendors she has are typically at other area farmers' markets and the vendors to not compete with downtown businesses. Trustee Racich stated that he supports the farmers' market. Trustee Rippy stated that he too supports the farmers' market but also cautioned on flea - market type vendors. Trustee Peck indicated support for the market with the proper vendors. Trustee Lamb stated that the market is positive and pointed out that it is renewed on a yearly basis. Trustee Rippy moved to approve a seasonal "farmers' market" at the southwest corner of Route 59 and Lockport Street to be held on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through September 25, 2011. 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. Mrs. Amy Ernst stated that she is seeking Board consideration to allow a mobile organic produce business. Mr. Garrigan pointed out that the business is inconsistent with Village Ordinances. There was some general discussion regarding the business. Trustee Lamb stated that he felt the business would be better served by utilizing a store front. Trustee Fay moved to approve a temporary use request to permit a mobile produce delivery business within the Village of Plainfield through November 1, 2011 with an annual approval. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, no; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. Trustee Peck moved to approve a road closure of Michigan Street between Naperville - Plainfield Road and Main Street from 4 pm to 9 pm on the following Saturdays: June 18, July 16, August 20 and September 17, 2011, associated with a car show to be held by an adjacent business. 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. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report. Village Board Meeting Minutes June 6, 2011 Page 4 of 4 PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize Metro Tank and Pump Company, the contractor that provided the lowest proposal, to complete the required fuel island canopy improvements at a total cost of $6,795.00. 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 Fay moved to adopt Resolution No. 1635, authorizing the Village President to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Plainfield and the County of Will establishing a cooperative program for the safe disposal of certain medications and personal care products. 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. Chief Konopek presented the PEMA Report for April, 2011. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Trustee Fay moved to release the Executive Session Minutes of 3/21/11, 11/15/10, 8/23/10, and 5/11/09 and to keep the remaining minutes confidential. 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. Mayor Collins read the reminders. Trustee Racich stated that on June 91h, the Police Department will host a Hot Dog Picnic at Walkers Grove Subdivision from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk