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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, B.LAMB, G.PECK, J.RACICH, D.RIPPY, M.BONUCHI, AND P.FAY. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY,
ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; S.LARSON, ENGINEER; R.JESSEN, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS SUPERINTENDENT; M.GARRIGAN, PLANNING SUPERVISOR; G.SPECHT, BUILDING 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,
all Trustees were present. Mayor Collins led the pledge to the flag. There were approximately 25 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Collins: Proclaimed September
19, 2012 as “No Text on Board – Pledge Day.” Thanked the Riverfront Foundation and everyone involved with the River Days Event. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Fay thanked the Riverfront
Committee and the volunteers for making River Days a great success. Trustee Peck applauded everyone involved with the River Days Event. Trustee Bonuchi: Gave a special thank you to
Heather Heavens and Rob Epley for the River Days Event. Cautioned everyone not to text and drive. Trustee Racich: Commented about the dangers of distracted driving. Thanked
everyone for their efforts with River Days and stated that he enjoyed the fireworks and thought that they should always be coordinated with the River Days event. Trustee Lamb stated
that he heard some complaints regarding the customer service at First Energy. Administrator Murphy stated that the issue has been addressed. PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda
(3-5 minutes per topic) Kendall County Coroner, Ken Toftoy, commended Officer Traci Caliendo for going above and beyond the call of duty in a recent tragic event claiming the lives of
three teenagers. In his 20 years of service, he has never seen an officer go above and beyond the way that Officer Traci Caliendo did.
Village Board Minutes September 17, 2012 Page 2 of 5 BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call.
Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, 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 August 20, 2012. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for September 17 2012. c) Cash & Investments, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for August, 2012.
d) Authorize MainStreet Plainfield, Inc. to utilize the Village-owned parking lot at Lockport and DesPlaines on Saturday, October 27, 2012 for the Spooktacular Event. e) Release the
Letter of Credit for Dayfield Subdivision in the amount of $450,000.00 and to require the developer to post a 10% maintenance bond as per Village requirements. Seconded by Trustee Lamb.
Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 3) ESSINGTON SPORTS GROUP, LTD Trustee Bonuchi moved to open the
continued Public Hearing regarding an amendment to the annexation agreement for Essington Sports Group, located at Route 126 and Essington Road. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Voice Vote.
All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to authorize the Village Attorney to draft the necessary ordinances to approve the Essington Sports Group Annexation Agreement
extension for an additional five (5) years. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
4) OSBORNE ANNEXATION AND ANNEXATION AGREEMENT Trustee Bonuchi moved to open a Public Hearing regarding an annexation agreement. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0
opposed. Motion carried. Trustee Rippy moved to authorize the Village Attorney to draft the necessary ordinances to approve the proposed annexation and annexation agreement, subject
to any modification outlined by staff and the Village Board. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no. 5 yes,
1 no. Motion carried. 5) 24212 W. APPLE TREE LANE GROUP HOME (PC CASE #1588-070912.SU) Trustee Fay moved to adopt the findings of fact of the Plan Commission as the findings of fact
of the Board of Trustees and, furthermore, to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance to grant approval of a special use for the Easter Seals to operate a group home for
six (6) adults at 24212 W. Apple Tree Lane, subject to the conditions noted in the staff report. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy,
yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Ms. Debra Condotti, Easter Seals Joliet Region President and CEO, thanked the Village Board.
Village Board Minutes September 17, 2012 Page 3 of 5 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT No Report. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT No Report. ENGINEER’S REPORT No Report. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT No
Report. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT Mr. Greg Specht presented the Operations Report for August, 2012. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Mr. Randy Jessen presented the Operations Report for April –
June, 2012. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3069, authorizing the sale of personal property. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck,
yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to authorize the purchase of several items of tactical equipment as identified in
the staff report for the cost of $16,988.47, plus shipping. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes,
0 no. Motion carried. Chief Konopek presented the Operations Report for August, 2012. ATTORNEY’S REPORT No Report. Mayor Collins read the reminders. Trustee Peck moved to adjourn. Seconded
by Trustee Racich. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
Village Board Minutes September 17, 2012 Page 4 of 5 VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, B.LAMB, G.PECK, J.RACICH, D.RIPPY,
M.BONUCHI, AND P.FAY. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; S.LARSON, ENGINEER; R.JESSEN, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS SUPERINTENDENT; M.GARRIGAN,
PLANNING SUPERVISOR; G.SPECHT, BUILDING INSPECTOR; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF POLICE. ESSINGTON SPORTS GROUP, LTD Mayor Collins called the meeting
to order at 7:15 p.m. Present roll call stands. Mr. Garrigan stated that the applicant is seeking to extend their existing annexation agreement for a 43 acre parcel that is located on
Route 126 and Essington Road for an additional five (5) year period. The subject property has been used as a gun club since 1994. Staff is requesting that the applicant provide the Village
right-of-way access for the intersection of Route 126 & Essington Road. Staff is also requesting to modify the hours of the gun club. Ms. Cathy Kusel lives on the property and stated
there is no shooting at night. There were no other public comments. Trustee Fay moved to close the public hearing and return to the regular business meeting. Seconded by Trustee Lamb.
Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
Village Board Minutes September 17, 2012 Page 5 of 5 VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, B.LAMB, G.PECK, J.RACICH, D.RIPPY,
M.BONUCHI, AND P.FAY. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; S.LARSON, ENGINEER; R.JESSEN, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS SUPERINTENDENT; M.GARRIGAN,
PLANNING SUPERVISOR; G.SPECHT, BUILDING INSPECTOR; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF POLICE. OSBORNE ANNEXATION AND ANNEXATION AGREEMENT Mayor Collins
called the meeting to order at 7:22 p.m. Present roll call stands. Mr. Garrigan stated that the applicant is seeking to annex approximately a third of an acre with a single-family home
into the Village of Plainfield. The applicant is requesting to permission to maintain the existing shed and greenhouse on the subject property. Mrs. Susan Osborne, applicant, gave a
brief presentation highlighting the shed and the greenhouse. Trustee Fay expressed concern that the the greenhouse is being used for storage rather than a greenhouse. Mrs. Osborne stated
that she currently has gardening supplies in the greenhouse. Mrs. Osborne pointed out that the greenhouse and shed do not meet the county requirements because of the 90 mph wind test
and snow load on roof. Trustee Racich asked if the applicants are raising chickens on the property. Mrs. Osborne stated that they had chickens, but the chickens are no longer on the
property. She understands that chickens are not currently allowed in the Village of Plainfield and that the Village is currently reviewing that ordinance. There were no public comments.
Trustee Fay moved to close the public hearing and return to the regular business meeting. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned
at 7:40 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk