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Home My Public Portal About03-19-2012 Village MeetingVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 2012 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, G.PECK (7:02P.M.), 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; R.JESSEN, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS SUPERINTENDENT; M.GARRIGAN, PLANNING SUPERVISOR; G.SPECHT, ELECTRIC INSPECTOR; 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 arrived at 7:02 p.m., all other Trustees were present at the time of roll call. Mayor Collins led the pledge to the flag. There were approximately 15 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Collins • Proclaimed April 27, 2012 as Arbor Day • Expressed condolences to Fire Chief Eichelberger on the passing of his mother. • Congratulated Trustee Margie Bonuchi on receiving a CAPE Award (Coordination of Administration and Parent groups for Educational efficiency). Trustee Racich reviewed the various community service organizations that Trustee Bonuchi is involved with. Trustee Racich also congratulated Roger Bonuchi who also received a CAPE Award. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Fay: • Expressed condolences to Chief Eichelberger and his family. • Congratulated the Fire Department on the Fireman's Breakfast and pointed out that Mayor Collins was one of the chefs. • Announced that he was appointed by Representative Cross to a Task Force to look at HR0014 for better management in land planning, development, watersheds, storm water runoff, etc. Trustee Peck thanked Roger and Margie Bonuchi for their commitment to the community. Trustee Bonuchi: • Stated she attended a Welcome Home Celebration for U.S. Navy Commander Greg Roach on Wednesday. • Encouraged everyone to vote tomorrow for the General Primary Election. Trustee Rippy: • Encouraged everyone to vote. • Congratulated Roger and Margie Bonuchi • Commended the Police Department and CPAT on the recent drug bust. • Encouraged parents to talk to their kids about drugs, especially heroin. Trustee Lamb congratulated Trustee Bonuchi on her award. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — March 19, 2012 Page 2 of 4 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 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 March 5, 2011. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for March 19, 2012. C) Cash & Investments, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for February, 2012. d) Lower Phase I LOC from $120,484.00 to $2,375.00 for the South Plainfield Medical Office Building. 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. 3) KIDDIE ACADEMY (PC CASE #1575.011112.SU /SPR/FP) Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3046, granting approval of a special use to permit a preschool/daycare use on Lot 8 of the Meijer Plainfield subdivision. 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. 4) SOUTH PLAINFIELD MEDICAL OFFICE BLDG. VARIANCE (ZBA CASE #1578.012412.V) Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3047, granting approval of a variance to permit a ground monument sign of approximately 11 feet, 4 inches and 72 square feet in area for the property located at 16519 S. Route 59. 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. 5) OLSEN OTTAWA STREET RE- SUBDIVISION Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3048, approving a Special Use for a Planned Development for the re- subdivision of 23628 -23640 Ottawa Street. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Trustee Fay asked if anyone in the audience had any objections. There were no objections. Vote by roll call Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 6) JOHNSON BED & BREAKFAST Trustee Bonuchi moved to forward a letter of no objection for the proposed special use and variance for the Bed & Breakfast being proposed for 25657 W. Renwick. Seconded by Trustee Peck. 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 — March 19, 2012 Page 3 of 4 7) VILLAS AT FOX RUN Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the final plat of subdivision for the Villas at Fox Run, Re- Plat 2, subject to the three (3) stipulations listed in the staff report. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Mr. Steve Amann reviewed the synthetic pond liner. Vote by roll call Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 8) USAGE POLICIES FOR VILLAGE HALL COMMUNITY ROOM, SETTLERS' PARK, AND POLICE DEPARTMENT MULTI - PURPOSE ROOM Trustee Fay moved to approve the amendments to the usage policies for the Village Hall Community Room, Settlers' Park, and the Police Department Multi- Purpose Room as outlined in the staff report. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Attorney Harvey pointed out a change to the policy under the Rules for the Amphitheater. The third bullet point under 41, The Amphitheater is not available for the following purposes should read: Religious services held as part of a faith's regular religious regimen, except for wedding ceremonies which are permitted. Vote by roll call Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 9) NEW THING INITIATIVE 5K RACE Trustee Fay moved to approve the road closures as identified in the Staff Report for the New Thing Initiative 5K Race to be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 7:30 a.m. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Chief Konopek stated that staff is looking on creating a course that will have a minimal impact on the community. Vote by roll call Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 10) CRUISE NIGHTS Trustee Fay moved to approve the road closures as identified in the staff report for Cruise Nights to be held every Tuesday from May 29 — September 4, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Trustee Racich stated that he would like the Mayor to be able to use his discretion in extending the event, weather permitting. Vote by roll call Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT No Report. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — March 19, 2012 Page 4 of 4 MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT Trustee Lamb moved to adopt Ordinance No.3049, authorizing the Ceding of Private Activity Bonding Authority to the Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no; Lamb, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. Trustee Lamb moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3050, amending Chapter 3 Section 3 -145 regarding service charges for garbage, refuse solid waste and landscape waste. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call Peck, no; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no; Lamb, yes. 4 yes, 2 no. Motion carried. ENGINEER'S REPORT Steve Amann presented the Engineer's Progress Report. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT Trustee Fay moved to approve the Zoning Map for 2012 for the Village of Plainfield. 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. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT Greg Specht presented the Operations Report for February, 2012. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Trustee Rippy moved to concur with the emergency repair of the JD 544H Loader and authorize the payment in the amount of $7,931.07. 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 Bonuchi moved to authorize the purchase of two (2) 2012 Ford Fusions from Sutton Ford in the amount of $14,469.00 each. 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. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the purchase of six vehicles as identified in the staff report. 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. Chief Konopek presented the PEMA Report and the Operations Report for February, 2012. ATTORNEY'S REPORT No Report. Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk