HomeMy Public PortalAbout2011-09-26 COW minutesMinutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees Held on September 26, 2011 In the Boardroom Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Present were: Mayor Collins, Trustee Bonuchi, Trustee Fay, Trustee Lamb, Trustee Pec k, Trustee Racich, and Tr ustee Rippy. Others present: Brian Murphy, Village Ad ministrator; Michelle Gibas, V illage Clerk; Michael Garrigan, Planning Supervisor; Allen Persons, Public Works Director; Traci Pleckham, Management Services Director; and John Konopek, Interim Police Chief. Trustee Fay moved to approve the Minutes th e Special Meeting and Committee of the Whole Workshop held on September 12, 2011. Seconded by Tr ustee Lamb. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Collins commented on the 5K run and thanked everyone involved. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Racich suggested having a representative from the Chamber come to the Board and comment on the amount of money raised, volunteers, and busi nesses that participated in the 5K run. Trustee Racich thanked everyone involved. Trustee Bonuchi commented on the Cemetery Walk a nd encouraged everyone to attend future events. Trustee Fay: • Asked for an update on the Plainfield/Naperville Watermain Extension Project. Mr. Persons stated that the project is still moving forwar d and waiting on some utility relocation work. The project is also on a time sensitive contract. • Suggested that the Comprehensive Plan Update Committee also take extension of roadways, sidewalks, and bike paths into consideration. Trustee Lamb, Chairman of the Committee, stated that the Committee is taking that into consideration as well as funding for those types of improvements. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. WORKSHOP MEETING #1 SPRINGBANK Mr. Garrigan stated that the Board previously held a Public Hearing regarding an annexation agreement. Mr. Marvin Shapiro, President and CE O of Avanti Properties, ga ve a brief review of Avanti Properties. Mr. Shapiro stated that Ocean Atlantic would be the manager of the property, but Avanti would be in control of the property. Springbank needs capital, patience, and care which Avanti can provide. Avanti wants to keep the fo cus on high-quality development and is ready to proceed and close on the property. Mr. Shapiro stat ed that Avanti is looking to get the annexation agreement modified to establish fees, extend the life of the agreement, and extend roadways. Mr. Shapiro pointed out that Advanti may need V illage assistance with acquiring property through condemnation, not financially.
Meeting Minutes Committee of the Whole Workshop – September 26, 2011 Page 2 of 2 Trustee Fay inquired about the product line. Mr. Shapiro stated that the three units that have been developed homes sold between $400,000 and $900,000 and it will take some time to get back to that price range. Trustee Fay asked if Advanti plans to continue with the same quality that has been established. Mr. Shapiro stated that they intend to continue with the same quality and asked for the assistance of the current homeowners to help keep up the neighborhood. Mr. Shapiro also pointed out that they intend to add an amen ity that is exclusive to Springbank as the Aquatic Center is open to other residents. Trustee Bonuchi stated that she is not interested in modifying the agreement as it was presented previously. Mr. Shapiro pointed ou t that the prior modification request was more extensive than the new request will be. Trustee Racich stated that he would like to see the proposal prior to bringing it to a vote. He also expressed concern with not having enough time to evaluate the proposal prior to bringing it to a vote. Mayor Collins concurred and felt that the proposa l should be brought to a Committee of the Whole Meeting to give the Board an oppor tunity to review the documents. Mr. John Mays, attorney for the appl icant, stated that they have b een working with staff and have submitted the amended application. Mr. Shapiro ag reed to work with the schedule as meets the Board’s requirements. Trustee Lamb stated that he too felt the same sense of pressure to make a decision and would like to see this item brought for discussi on prior to a Board Meeting for a formal vote. He would like the applicant to focus on the units that are currently de veloped and would like to see the obligation to the Homeowner’s Association in writing. He does not want the responsibility to be on the current homeowners. Trustee Peck stated that he would like to see a pattern book. He is concerned about putting homes that are valued significantly less. He also suggested bringing the item to the Plan Commission. Mr. Murphy stated that staff will continue to work with the applicant and bring the item back to the October 10 Committee of the Whole Workshop. Mayor Collins read the reminders. Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trust ee Lamb. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk