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Home My Public Portal About06-20-2011 Village MeetingVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 20, 2011 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, B.LAMB, G.PECK, J.RACICH, DRIPPY, M.BONUCHI, AND P.FAY. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR; H.MCGUIRE, 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 K.GRECO, POLICE COMMANDER. 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 40 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Presidential Appointments of Cynthia Fulco to the Plan Commission with the term expiring on April 30, 2014. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Mayor Collins: • Proclaimed July 1 -7, 2011 as Independents Weeks in the Village of Plainfield. • Recognized Sgt. Rich Meszaros as Officer of the Year and Angela Winiarski as Civilian of the Year. Commander Greco and Mayor Collins presented them with a plaque. • Mayor Collins thanked PEMA, the Fire Department, Trustee Fay, Trustee Bonuchi and everyone involved in welcoming home another service man. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Fay: • Thanked everyone involved with welcoming home another service man. • Inquired about the State issuing a stop on projects. Mr. Persons stated that the Governor has given orders to stop state projects until the budget is passed. Administrator Murphy pointed out that the State is also delaying municipal payments and is behind on payments to Plainfield totaling approximately $1.3 million. Trustee Peck thanked everyone who helped fill sandbags for the possible flooding of the Marybrook Subdivision. Village Board Meeting Minutes June 20, 2011 Page 2 of 5 Trustee Bonuchi: • Thanked everyone who helped fill sandbags. • Congratulated Rich Meszaros and Angela Winiarski. • Encouraged everyone to spend money locally and pointed out that the businesses invest in the community. • Welcomed Cindy Fulco to the Plan Commission. Trustee Lamb thanked the Public Works Department for cleaning up Lily Cache. PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic) • Mrs. Lisa DePatie, resident, encouraged everyone to attend the Relay for Life Event at Plainfield North High School beginning on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. • Mr. Pecoraro thanked the Board for the assistance with the parade. BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, 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 June 6, 2011 b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for June 20, 2011 C) Cash & Investments, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for May, 2011 d) Approval of the PACE Advertising Agreement Trustee Racich inquired as to whether or not political ads can be prohibited. Administrator Murphy stated he would look into it and if possible bring an amendment to the agreement back to the Board for consideration. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 3) VEDIC, INC. DBA LIQUOR & TOBACCO Trustee Fay moved to adopt an Ordinance increasing the Class "C" Liquor Licenses to seven (7) for Vedic, Inc. DBA Liquor & Tobacco to be located at 14421 S. Wallin Drive, Suite A8. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Mr. and Mrs. Gursahani, applicants, stated that they would like to open a Liquor Store by the Aurelios Pizza. Vote by roll call. Lamb, no; Peck, yes; Racich, no; Rippy, no; Bonuchi, no; Fay, yes. 2 yes, 4 no. Motion failed. Village Board Meeting Minutes June 20, 2011 Page 3 of 5 4) OAK AND ARNOLD STREET POTENTIAL CHANGE Trustee Bonuchi moved to receive Public Comments regarding a potential change in vehicular access at Oak Street and Route 59 and /or Arnold Street and Route 59. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. Mr. Persons stated that this is not a Public Hearing and the Village does not intend to vacate any roadway at this point. Mr. Persons encouraged residents to submit written comments before July 22, 2011. Ms. Diane Peterson, Oak Street resident, stated that as long as she was able to go south on Route 59, she would be happy. Mr. Steve Caton, representing Lee Fry, a contract purchaser of property in that area; briefly described the plans for the property, including vacating north Oak Street. Mr. Harold Pemble, 15002 S. Route 59, expressed concern regarding vacating the road in front of his house and eliminating access as well as snow plowing for him. Mr. Caton stated that his client's plans would not cut him off Terry Catrell suggested having a southbound turn onto Arnold and a southbound turn onto Route 59. Mr. Persons pointed out that the Village Board is not currently reviewing any proposal to close the roads. The Village is just looking at options and requesting public input. Trustee Racich stated that the Village is not rushing to any decisions and will take the residents and businesses into consideration and no one will be blocked from their property. 5) BIRKETT CONCEPT PLAN Mr. Garrigan stated that the applicant has been working with staff on a revised Concept Plan, making it consistent with comments of the Staff and the Village Board. The property is located on 119th Street, east of Route 59. Mr. Rich Gurard reviewed the changes to the Concept Plan including a reduction in single - family and multi - family homes, rear loaded townhomes, and pocket parks. Trustee Fay asked if the new design is consistent with the Design Guidelines. Mr. Garrigan stated that it is. Trustee Fay also requested that as this moves forward with the process that the BMP topography stays as much intact as possible. Trustee Lamb suggested that the applicant take a look at lot 37 as it is surrounded by four homes. Trustee Lamb asked the developer to make sure that the Homeowner's Association Agreement treats first buyers fairly so they do not have to maintain the property without assistance from the Builder. Trustee Racich pointed out that as a Concept he approves, but cautioned the market. Village Board Meeting Minutes June 20, 2011 Page 4 of 5 Trustee Fay moved to approve the Birkett Concept Plan with any revisions as outlined by the Village Board. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 6) BRUMMEL CONCEPT PLAN Mr. Garrigan stated that the applicant has been working with staff on a revised Concept Plan, making it consistent with comments of the Staff and the Village Board. The property is located on 127�h Street, east of Route 59, and west of the DuPage River and Naperville Road. Mr. Rich Gurard reviewed the changes to the Concept Plan including a eliminating the townhomes, changing the lot sizes, changing the front yard setback to 25', created pocket parks, and modified the gross density to 2.05 DU /acre. Trustee Lamb stated that he thought the design was very attractive and the Concept Plan is a big improvement from the previous design. Trustee Peck inquired as to whether or not the Design Guidelines have been met. Mr. Garrigan stated that they have and that staff is still working on Best Management Practices with the applicant. Trustee Bonuchi expressed some concern regarding the 7,000 square foot lots, but stated that she would probably support. Trustee Racich stated that he liked the concept. Trustee Rippy asked if the services were included in the assessments. Mr. Gurard stated that the HOA is only responsible for maintaining the open space. Trustee Fay moved to approve the Brummel Concept Plan with any revisions as outlined by the Village Board. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, 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 Mr. Garrigan presented the Plan Commission Annual Report and gave a brief summary of some of progress of some of the recent cases. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT Mr. Dean Marquez presented Operations Report for May, 2011. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT No Report. Village Board Meeting Minutes June 20, 2011 Page 5 of 5 POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Trustee Rippy moved to authorize the purchase of five (5) Panasonic Toughbooks and docking stations for the total amount of $27,090.00. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Lamb moved to authorize the purchase of Radio Equipment for PEMA for the total amount of $12,573.30. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Commander Greco presented the PEMA Report and the Operations Report for May, 2011. Commander Greco stated that the Plainfield Police Department placed First in the Nation for the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Safety Challenge. We were judged against other Departments that have 46 -75 officers. ATTORNEY'S REPORT No Report. EXECUTIVE SESSION Trustee Fay moved to Executive Session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act under Section 2 (c) (5) Purchase or Lease of Real Estate. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk