HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-06-2012 Village MeetingVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 6, 2012
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.BONUCHI, P.FAY, B.LAMB, AND J.RACICH. BOARD ABSENT:
MCOLLINS, G.PECK, AND DRIPPY. OTHERS PRESENT: T.PLECKHAM,
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE
CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR;
M.GARRIGAN, PLANNING SUPERVISOR; DMARQUEZ, BUILDING SUPERVISOR;
J.MEYERS, ATTORNEY; AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF POLICE.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
Trustee Racich called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, Mayor Collins,
Trustee Peck, and Trustee Rippy were absent, all other Trustees were present. Trustee Racich
led the pledge to the flag.
Trustee Fay moved to appoint Trustee Racich as Temporary Chair for this evening's meeting.
Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, absent;
Racich, yes; Rippy, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Trustee Racich:
• Informed everyone that the Village received a grant from CMAP to perform a study to
update our Transportation Plan. There will be a booth at Cruise Night on August 21 for
residents to learn about the process and give ideas. You can also go to the website,
www.plainfieldtransporatation.com
• Informed everyone that Wheatland Township is hosting a free recycling event on
Saturday, August 11. Electronics and batteries will be collected.
• Encouraged everyone to attend the Fruitless Fall Book Discussion at the August 13th
Green Village Program at the Plainfield Public Library. The free event begins at
7:00 p.m.
• Encouraged everyone to volunteer and /or participate in the Edward 5K Run/Walk.
• Reminded everyone that Village Representatives will be serving up burgers and fries at
Culver's on August 14 for lunch and dinner. Culvers will donate 10% of their proceeds
between l lam and fpm and 5 and 7 pm to United Way of Will County.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Fay:
• Thanked Allen Persons and Randy Jessen for securing the grant for the Pedestrian
Bridge.
• Stated that Plainfield Fest was a success and thanked everyone involved.
• Asked the Board to consider water main /fire hydrants at Plainsman Circle.
• Informed everyone of River Days to be held September 14 -15
• Informed everyone that the Plainfield Riverfront Foundation will be hosting a Ride for
the River, a 30 mile event. Details to be announced at a later date.
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Trustee Racich stated that he has received several calls regarding the location of Plainfield
Fest and would like to bring this to a future workshop for discussion.
Trustee Bonuchi requested an update on the Midwest Brewer's Fest. Chief Konopek stated
that the coordinating committee has been meeting the guidelines and appears to be on track.
PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic)
Sgt. John Howard stated that he recently utilized the Amphitheater and the Community Rooms
for a Changing of the Guard Event and thanked the Board and staff
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Fay moved to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call.
Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, absent; Racich, yes; Rippy, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2
absent. Motion carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Fay moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Minutes of the Board Meeting and Executive Session held on July 16, 2012.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for August 6, 2012.
C) Ordinance No. 3064, amending the number of liquor licenses as identified in the
staff report (Palomar and Durbin's Liquor License).
d) Release of Surety Bond #888106C in the amount of $62,195.00 in lieu of the
completion of the final lift at the River Point Estates Subdivision.
e) Release the Letter of Credit for the South Plainfield Medical Office Building for
the Phase I, II, and III public improvements and to require a 10% maintenance
bond in accordance with Village Ordinance.
Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck,
absent; Racich, yes; Rippy, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
3) LIQUOR LICENSE ORDINANCE
Trustee Lamb moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3065, amending the Village of Plainfield Liquor
License Ordinance. Seconded by Trustee Fay. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb,
yes; Peck, absent; Racich, yes; Rippy, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
4) METROU PROPERTY PRE- ANNEXATION AGREEMENT (PC CASE# 1579 -
041612.AA)
Trustee Fay moved to open a Public Hearing regarding an annexation agreement for the property
known as 25491 W. 119th Street. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0
opposed. Motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to authorize the Village Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance approving
the pre- annexation agreement subject to any modifications requested by staff or the Village
Board. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck,
absent; Racich, yes; Rippy, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
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5) BENSON VARIANCE (CASE# 1585- 062612.V)
Trustee Fay moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance for a variance for a rear
yard setback for Lot 16 in the River Point Estates subdivision. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi.
Mr. Garrigan stated that the applicant is requesting a rear yard variance from the required 30 feet
to 21 feet to allow them to construct a 3,800 square foot house on the subject property. Mr.
Garrigan stated that the proposed variance is in harmony with the character of the River Point
Development and will have no negative impact on the values of the adjacent homes.
There was no one in the audience that wished to speak regarding the subject.
Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, absent; Racich, yes; Rippy, absent.
4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
6) WESCOM EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (CASE# 1587 -
070512.SPR)
Trustee Lamb moved to approve the Site Plan for the Wescom center located at
24600 W. Presidential Avenue subjected to the outlined stipulations. Seconded by Trustee
Bonuch.
Mr. Garrigan stated that the applicant is seeking site plan review approval to construct a new
office building of approximately 17,000 square feet to house a future Emergency 9 -1 -1 call
center.
Mr. Steve Rauter, Executive Director of WESCOM, reviewed the site plan.
Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, absent; Racich, yes; Rippy, absent.
4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
7) CAREY DEMOLITION (CASE# 1583- 061112.HPC/DEMO)
Mr. Garrigan stated that the applicant is requesting to demolish the property commonly known as
14927 S. Route 59. The subject property has been recommended for a future landmark on an
individual basis and within a future historic district in addition to being identified as a
contributing structure. The Historic Preservation Commission has recommended that the Village
Board require the applicant to complete a Community Impact Study or alternatively that any
demolition be delayed unit the Village is able to complete the Route 59 Visioning Study.
Trustee Lamb moved to delay any demolition until the completion of the Route 59 Visioning
Study. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck,
absent; Racich, yes; Rippy, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
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8) LAMBERT COA (CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS - CASE# 1589 -
070912.COA)
Mr. Garrigan stated that the applicant is seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness for 24210 W.
Lockport Street to modify the southern and eastern elevations.
Mr. Randy Lambert, applicant, highlighted the proposed modifications. Mr. Lambert stated that
he can have the project completed by Thanksgiving. Trustee Racich expressed concern with the
timeline.
Trustee Lamb moved to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for 24210 W. Lockport Street
subject to the Letter of Agreement issued by the Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission.
Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck,
absent; Racich, no; Rippy, absent. 3 yes, 1 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mrs. Traci Pleckham stated that the Will Electric Aggregation Group has selected FirstEnergy
Solutions as the new electric supplier. The group negotiated a 24 month rate of 4.83 cents per
kilowatt hour. This represents a 42% savings over ComEd's rate.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mr. Derek Wold presented the Engineer's Progress Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Mr. Michael Garrigan presented the Plan Commission and Zoning Board Of Appeals Annual
Report.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Mr. Dean Marquez presented the Operations Report for July, 2012. Trustee Fay requested that
staff look into inspections for single family homes that have been converted to multi - family
homes or rentals.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Fay moved to accept the bid and authorize the Village President to execute a contract in
the amount of $791,731.84 with Austin Tyler Construction, LLC to complete the 2012 MFT
Street Improvement Program. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay,
yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, absent; Racich, yes; Rippy, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to release funds, equal to the remaining amount of the existing Letter of
Credit (LOC) currently $66,874.36, to the Lakelands Club Subdivision Homeowners Association
(Lake Mary) with the understanding that they will assume responsibility to complete any /all
outstanding subdivision repairs and improvements. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call.
Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, absent; Racich, yes; Rippy, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2
absent. Motion carried.
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POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
No Report.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Harvey stated that there has been a change to the Open Meetings Act requiring more
specificity on Agendas, our Agendas are very clear and we already comply with the new rule.
Trustee Racich 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 8:25 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
Village of Plainfield
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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
PUBLIC HEARING
AUGUST 6, 2012
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.BONUCHI, P.FAY, B.LAMB, AND J.RACICH. BOARD ABSENT:
MCOLLINS, G.PECK, AND DRIPPY. OTHERS PRESENT: T.PLECKHAM,
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE
CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR;
M.GARRIGAN, PLANNING SUPERVISOR; DMARQUEZ, BUILDING SUPERVISOR;
J.MEYERS, ATTORNEY; AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF POLICE
METROU PROPERTY PRE- ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
Trustee Racich called the meeting to order at 7:16 p.m. Present roll call stands.
Mr. Garrigan stated that the applicant is seeking approval of a Pre - Annexation Agreement with
the Village for a 3.4 acre site which is currently located in unincorporated Will County and is not
contiguous to the Village. The site currently contains a single - family home and a landscape
business.
Mr. Mike Martin, attorney for the applicant, stated that the property is currently before Will
County regarding the landscaping business. The applicant is also working with the Sabadash
property trying to secure a contiguity corridor. The applicant would like to annex the property
into the village. Once 119th Street is improved including a future signal at the intersection of
119t11 Street and Route 30, there may be the potential for commercial development for the subject
site. The proposed concept includes a fuel station and car wash and is consistent with the
Village's Comprehensive Plan.
There were no public comments.
Trustee Fay moved to close the public hearing and return to the regular business meeting.
Seconded by Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk