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Home My Public Portal About11-07-2011 Village MeetingVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 2011 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, G.PECK (ELECTRONIC), J.RACICH, DRIPPY, M.BONUCHI, P.FAY, AND B.LAMB. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; S.AMANN, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN, PLANNING SUPERVISOR; DMARQUEZ, BUILDING SUPERVISOR; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND J.KONOPEK, 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, Trustee Peck attended electronically, all other Trustees were present. Mayor Collins led the pledge to the flag. There were approximately 95 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS • Mr. Bobby Walker, Canadian National Railway, presented a $6,000 grant from CN Stronger Communities Fund towards the driving simulator with railroad scenarios. • Chief Konopek stated that the Plainfield Police Department has taken first place in the 2010 -11 National Law Enforcement Challenge Award, I"Place for Municipal Agencies 46 -75 sworn. Chief Konopek thanked Sgt. Eric Munson for all of the hard work. • Mayor Collins proclaimed November 2011 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. • Mayor Collins stated that the contractor for Route 59 left the pallets for the sod in the right lane and he talked to the Supervisor and everything has been picked up. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Fay stated that there has been chronic back up of the intersections on Route 59 when the traffic signal changes and asked Chief Konopek to look into extra traffic patrol. Trustee Rippy pointed out that it is illegal to block intersections. Trustee Lamb: • Thanked Canadian National for their grant donation. Trustee Lamb expressed concern over the recent train derailment in Bartlett and inquired as to the condition of the railroad tracks through Plainfield. Chief Konopek commented that the tracks are constantly inspected. • Congratulated the Plainfield Police Department on another award. • Commented on the Pancreatic Cancer Resolution and thanked everyone for their involvement. Trustee Bonuchi cautioned everyone of the dangers of trains and urged everyone not to cross the tracks in front of trains. They are moving faster than you think. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — November 7, 2011 Page 2 of 4 PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic) Mr. Ken Erdy, Foundation for Excellence, thanked the Village for their partnership with the Village of Screamfield. They raised approximately $6,000 and approximately 2200 people came through the haunted house. Mr. Jeff Valenti, 16516 Arbor Place, expressed concern regarding the Villas at Fox Run water run off BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to amend the Agenda to remove Item 48, Three Rivers Church, at the request of the applicant. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to approve the Amended Agenda. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, 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 October 17, 2011 b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for November 7, 2011 Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 3) CANADIAN NATIONAL Trustee Fay moved to authorize the Village President to execute a License Agreement with Canadian National for Access to Grade Crossing Data. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Trustee Lamb expressed some concern regarding the language in number 9 on the agreement. Administrator Murphy stated that the data will be helpful for Emergency Management and there will be no cost to the Village. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 4) ELECTRICAL AGGREGATION Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No.3013, providing for the submission to the electors of the Village of Plainfield, Will and Kendall Counties, the question whether the Village should have the authority under Public Act 096 -0176 to arrange for the supply of electricity for its residential and small commercial retail customers who have not opted out of such program. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Trustee Racich clarified that this is a referendum to be placed on the March 20, 2012 ballot for the voters to decide. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — November 7, 2011 Page 3 of 4 5) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PLAINFIELD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Trustee Fay moved to extend the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Plainfield Fire Protection District relating to land donation until February, 2014. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 6) MUELLER PRIVATE STORAGE FACILITY VARIANCE (ZBA CASE #1564 - 092311.V) Mr. Garrigan stated that the applicant is requesting a variance to allow an accessory structure for private storage on an undeveloped lot on Eastern Avenue. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to recommend denial. Mr. Gerald Mueller, applicant, was present and stated that it would only be used for private storage, no rental units. Trustee Bonuchi stated that she approved the concept, but now that she has all the data, she can not support it. Trustee Lamb stated that he too approved the concept, but after attending the Plan Commission meeting, the concept has changed, and he can no longer support. Trustee Bonuchi moved to deny a requested variance to allow an accessory structure without a principal residential structure at 14914 S. Eastern Avenue. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call. Peck, abstain; Racich, yes; Rippy, no; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no; Lamb, yes; Mayor, no. 3 yes, 3 no, 1 abstain. Motion failed. 7) CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Trustee Fay moved to remove this item from the table. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Mr. Garrigan stated that pursuant to Board direction, the applicant has incorporated a full access point along Ridge Road and eliminated any western access point into the Grande Park development. The applicant has agreed to install a future signal at the full access point along Ridge Road at the request of the Village when traffic justifies the signal. Trustee Lamb moved to authorize the Village Attorney to draft the necessary Ordinances to authorize the Execution of an Annexation Agreement, Annexation, and Special Use for a religious facility. Seconded by Trustee Fay. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to approve the Site Plan for the Church of Latter Day Saints located on Ridge Road, south of 127th Street with stipulation that Cedar Drive will be vacated. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 8) THREE RIVERS CHURCH Removed at the applicant's request. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — November 7, 2011 Page 4 of 4 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT No Report. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT No Report. ENGINEER'S REPORT No Report. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Trustee Fay moved to waive the bidding process and authorize the Village President to sign an agreement with PT Ferro for completing the final lift of asphalt paving and minor patching and concrete work for the Fairfield Ridge Subdivision in the amount of $124,430.00. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the purchase of a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe from Miles Chevrolet for the total purchase price of $30,633.35. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the purchase of replacement radio equipment for PEMA from A Beep for the total amount of $3,307.25. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. ATTORNEY'S REPORT No Report. Mayor Collins read the reminders. Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk