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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 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; D.WOLD, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; M.GARRGIAN, PLANNING SUPERVISOR; D.MARQUEZ, BUILDING SUPERVISOR; 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 6 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Trustee Paul Fay presented the Riverfront Foundation
2012 Volunteer of the Year Award to Jonathan Proulx and thanked him for all of his work and dedication. Mayor Collins: • Congratulated Aerotek Design Labs on receiving the Tom Cross
Ovation to Business Award. Aerotek Design Labs, LLC, located at 24119 W. Riverwalk Court, Suite 147 in Plainfield is an aerospace technology company serving the needs of the commercial
and general aviation marketplace. • Thanked the Plainfield Lions Club for their Christmas “Basket” donations to needy families. • Requested a moment of silence for the victims at Sandy
Hook Elementary School. • Asked Chief Konopek to give an overview of the emergency response protocols. Chief Konopek gave a brief overview of the response policies. Chief pointed out
that the Police Department does annual training in active shooter response. We afford our officers the best equipment and touch base with School District Officials several times each
school year. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Fay wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Trustee Lamb congratulated Jon Proulx and thanked him for his dedication. Trustee Bonuchi:
• Congratulated and thanked Jon Proulx and his family. • Thanked the Lions Club for their donations to needy families. • Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – December 17, 2012 Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3-5 minutes per topic) None BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee
Fay 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 Peck moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Trustee Rippy. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no. 5 yes, 1
no. Motion carried. Clerk Gibas stated that the Consent Agenda needs to be approved unanimously. Trustee Fay moved to approve items a, b, c, and k under the Consent Agenda and to vote
on the remaining items individually. a) Minutes of the Board Meeting held on December 3, 2012. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for December 17, 2012. c) Cash & Investments, Revenue,
and Expenditure Reports for November, 2012. k) Release of the surety bond for Springbank Springbank Units 1 and 2 and to approve Letter of Agreement that holds back $77,525.00 for completing
the punch list as identified by the Public Works Department. 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 Peck moved to adopt Resolution Number 1660, Abating the 2012 Tax Levies for the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2004A. Seconded by Trustee Lamb.
Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. Trustee Lamb moved to adopt Resolution Number 1661, Abating the
2012 Tax Levies for the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2004B. Seconded by Trustee Rippy. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay,
no. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. Trustee Lamb moved to adopt Resolution Number 1662, Abating the 2012 Tax Levies for the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A. 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. Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt Resolution Number 1663, Abating the
2012 Tax Levies for the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005B. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes;
Fay, no. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – December 17, 2012 Page 3 of 5 Trustee Lamb moved to adopt Resolution Number 1664 , Abating the 2012 Tax Levies for the General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2007. 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. Trustee Bonuchi moved to
adopt Resolution Number 1665 , Abating the 2012 Tax Levies for the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010. 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. Trustee Rippy moved to adopt Resolution Number 1666, Abating the 2012 Tax Levies for the General Obligation
Refunding Bonds, Series 2012. 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. 3) CEDAR
DRIVE STREET VACATION (PC CASE# 1599-112612) Trustee Fay moved to open a public hearing regarding the proposed vacation of Cedar Drive located generally west of Ridge Road and north
of Grand Park Boulevard. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. Trustee Rippy moved to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance
approving the vacation of Cedar Drive east of White Pine Way. 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) KUUSAKOSKI US LLC Trustee Fay moved to adopt Resolution No. 1667, for a Property Tax Abatement for a $5,750,800.00 site improvements of the old Fox Valley Press
building into a new state of the art recycling center for Kuusakoski US LLC. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes;
Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT No Report. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT No Report. ENGINEER’S REPORT No Report. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report. BUILDING
DEPARTMENT REPORT Mr. Dean Marquez presented the Operations Report for November, 2012.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – December 17, 2012 Page 4 of 5 PUBLIC WORKS REPORT No Report. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT Trustee Fay moved to authorize the purchase of six (6) in-car
camera systems and necessary hardware and software from Watch Guard Digital Car Video for the amount of $48,367.00. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. 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 November, 2012. ATTORNEY’S REPORT Trustee Fay moved to
release the executive session minutes of January 23, 2012 and March 12, 2012 and to keep the remaining minutes confidential. 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. 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 7:44 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – December 17, 2012 Page 5 of 5 VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 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; D.WOLD, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; M.GARRGIAN,
PLANNING SUPERVISOR; D.MARQUEZ, BUILDING SUPERVISOR; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF POLICE. CEDAR DRIVE STREET VACATION Mayor Collins called the meeting
to order at 7:22 p.m. Present roll call stands. Mr. Michael Garrigan stated that the applicant is requesting the vacation of the public right-of-way of Cedar Drive east of White Pine
Way, pursuant to the previous direction from the Village Board and the conditions of the site plan approval for the LDS Church. There were no public comments. Trustee Fay moved to close
the public hearing and return to the regular business meeting. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. Michelle
Gibas, Village Clerk