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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 19, 2012 AT: VILLAGE HALL CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE Roll 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 50 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS • Ms. Lonnie Morris, Sierra Club, congratulated
Plainfield on its commitment to sustainability and clean energy by meeting the greenhouse gas reduction targets in the US Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement and presented the Mayor
and the Board of Trustees with a Cool Cities Achievement Award. Mayor Collins: • Stated that the Village was named as one of the Healthiest Employers by Crain’s Chicago Business and
Humana. While we didn’t win, we were honored as one of the best employers, by employee population, and as the only municipality in the State. • Thanked the Street Department for the
holiday lights downtown. • Thanked and congratulated the Plainfield Moose for collecting and donating 1,225 turkeys. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Bonuchi wished Plan Commissioner John Renzi
a speedy recovery. Trustee Racich wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Trustee Fay: • Offered condolences to John Neef and family on the passing of John’s mother. • Asked the staff
to protest IDOT’s Route 30 and Spangler Road intersection. PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3-5 minutes per topic) Mr. Jeff Valenti, Arbor of Plainfield, expressed concern
regarding the water run-off for the south side bike path in the Villas subdivision. Mr. Jeff Eibenstreidt, 15206 Dillman, expressed concern regarding the recent approval for demolition
for property at 15205 S. Route 59.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – November 19, 2012 Page 2 of 3 BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to the Agenda. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call.
Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 2) CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Minutes of the Board Meeting held on November 5, 2012. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for November 19, 2012. c) Cash & Investment, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for October,
2012. d) Release Liberty Grove Lot Completion Bond#LS80063453 in the amount of $86,600.00. e) Release the existing Bond for $26,538.00 for the extension of Easy Street. f) Approval of
a real estate license agreement for the Plainfield Village Square. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Trustee Peck inquired about the Liberty Grove Bond. Mr. Garrigan stated that work has been
completed and the Bond should be released. Trustee Fay inquired about the Bond for Easy Street. Mr. Garrigan stated that there will always be the opportunity for extension if the Board
wishes, but at this time, the developer is requesting for the bond to be released. There were no residents wishing to speak on the itesm. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb,
yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT None. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT Trustee Fay moved to authorize the Village Administrator
to approve a contract with the lowest cost electricity provider for Village facilities for a period of up to 36 months. Seconded by Trustee Rippy. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay,
yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. ENGINEER’S REPORT None. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT Trustee Bonuchi moved to permit an outdoor Christmas
Tree stand for Boy Scout Troop 91 from November 23rd through December 9th, 2012 at 16310 Lincoln Highway (Moose Lodge). Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay,
yes; Lamb, Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – November 19, 2012 Page 3 of 3 BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT Mr. Dean Marquez presented the Operations Report for October, 2012. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Lamb moved to approve the final pay request of $36,918.94 and Change Order #1, totaling $9,083.52, to the Mark-It Corporation, the low bidder, for the completion of the 2012
Pavement Striping Program. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. POLICE
CHIEF’S REPORT Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3088, authorizing the sale of personal property. PEMA Reports for August and September, 2012. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by
roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Lamb congratulated the Police Department for finding the missing
teen. ATTORNEY’S REPORT No Report. Mayor Collins read the reminders. Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk