HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-02-2012 Village MeetingVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
JULY 2, 2012
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: MCOLLINS, J.RACICH, DRIPPY, M.BONUCHI, P.FAY, B.LAMB,
AND G.PECK. OTHERS PRESENT: M.GARRIGAN, PLANNING SUPERVISOR;
J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER;
AYERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; DMARQUEZ, BUILDING SUPERVISOR;
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, all Trustees were
present. Mayor Collins led the pledge to the flag. There were approximately 3 persons in the
audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins:
• Thanked PEMA, Police, and the Street Department for their efforts with the storm clean
up. Mayor Collins also thanked Dean Marquez for coming out on Saturday to inspect a
business that had roof damage due to the storm.
• Thanked Representative Tom Cross for his help with ComED.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Fay thanked the Police, PEMA, and Fire Department for their help with the storm as well
as with the house fire on Wednesday.
Trustee Bonuchi thanked everyone including Sam Reichert and the Plainfield Township
Highway Department.
Trustee Lamb inquired about trash pick up. Mr. Persons stated that Public Works will pick up
tree limbs that are left in the parkway. Bundled limbs will be picked up by Waste Management.
PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic)
None
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Fay moved to amend the Agenda to remove items #3 and #4 from the Agenda at the
request of the applicants. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Rippy, yes;
Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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Trustee Fay moved to approve the Amended Agenda. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll
call. Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, 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 18, 2012.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for July 2, 2012.
C) Ordinance No.3060, decreasing the number of liquor licenses as identified in the
staff report.
Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes;
Lamb, yes; Peck, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
3) PLAYA VISTA/FIARTZ
Removed from the Agenda at the request of the applicant.
4) BP STATION
Removed from the Agenda at the request of the applicant.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
None.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
None.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mr. Derek Wold presented the Engineer's Progress Report for June, 2012.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
None.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3061, amending Chapter 2.5 -137 (d) of the Village of
Plainfield Code of Ordinances regarding fencing around pools. Seconded by Trustee Lamb.
Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to accept the low proposal and authorize Mueller Roofing, to complete the
roof repairs at Village owned property located at 24018 W. Lockport Street, for the total amount
of $41,250.00. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi,
yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Mr. Allen Persons stated that this year has been the highest in terms of water usage. So far, there
has been 168 million gallons of water used. Mr. Persons commended the Water Department for
keeping up with the demand.
Mr. Persons stated that the Public Works Department will pick up limbs if the residents bring
them to the parkway. Mr. Persons estimated that the storm clean up will take approximately 2
weeks.
Mr. Persons requested that public works be allowed at 5:30 a.m. start due to the extreme heat and
the storm clean up. The Board did not have any objections.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Chief Konopek gave a presentation regarding the storm Friday night. The winds were estimated
at 80 -90 MPH.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Mr. Harvey reminded the Elected Officials and Commissions to complete the required Open
Meetings Act training and to turn in the Certificate of Completion to the Village Clerk.
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 7:27 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk