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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees Held on January 14, 2013 In the Boardroom Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:06
p.m. Present were: Mayor Collins, Trustee Peck, Trustee Racich, Trustee Rippy, Trustee Bonuchi, Trustee Fay, and Trustee Lamb,. Others present: Brian Murphy, Administrator; Michelle
Gibas, Village Clerk; Allen Persons, Public Works Director; Randy Jessen, Public Improvements Superintendent; Michael Garrigan, Planning Supervisor; Traci Pleckham, Management Services
Director; and John Konopek, Chief of Police. There were approximately 50 persons in the audience. Trustee Fay moved to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting and the Committee of
the Whole Workshop held on December 10, 2012. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Collins: • Congratulated the
Plainfield Township Highway Department for receiving the southwest branch of the Chicago Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association Project of the Year Award for the Renwick
Road Bridge. • Chief Konopek presented Kathy Glavac, Police Commission Secretary, a plaque thanking her for her 13 years of service to the Police Commission. • Administered the Oath
of Office to Jason Rogers, Police Officer. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Fay suggested having a Community Leaders Breakfast or Coffee. Mayor Collins stated that he would look into it. Trustee
Bonuchi congratulated and welcomed Officer Jason Rogers. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. WORKSHOP #1 14927 S. ROUTE 59 Mr. Thomas Carey stated that he previously requested permission to demolish
the house located at 14927 S. Route 59. He started the process in June was directed to wait until after a study was completed. Mr. Carey pointed out that the Village authorized Overman-Jones
to demolish a house without requiring the study. Mr. Carey expressed concern regarding the condition of the house. Potential buyers liked the property but not the house. Mr. Garrigan
stated that the ““Route 59 Visioning Project” study would be completed by mid-March. Trustee Lamb stated that the property is in the heart of downtown and would prefer to see the results
of the study prior to authorizing any demolition. He stated that in the event of a demolition, the new building must be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
Minutes Committee of the Whole Workshop – January 14, 2013 Page 2 of 2 Trustee Fay stated he agreed with Trustee Lamb and pointed out that Clayton Olsen rebuilt something that was compatible
with the neighborhood. Trustee Racich stated that he did not feel comfortable approving any demolition without a new site plan. Trustee Peck stated that he believes in fairness and pointed
out that the Board did not allow the Fazio Building to be demolished without a site plan. Trustee Rippy stated that it’s a struggle balancing valiant effort to bring BTD and keep historic
flavor, but the difficulty here is that you’re going to lose the house. Intentions are good. He supports the right to demolish. Maybe we are better off building new looking old rather
than restoring old. Mr. Michael Bortel, Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission, reviewed the historic value of the house. Trustee Fay inquired as to the confidence level of
the staff regarding the completion of the study. Mr. Garrigan stated that he is confident that the study will be completed by mid-March. Mr. Carey agreed to wait until mid-March. 2013-2014
PROPOSED CAPITAL BUDGET Mr. Randy Jessen, Public Improvements Superintendent, reviewed the organization and objectives of the Engineering Department. Mr. Jessen then reviewed the recently
completed projects including, IL Route 126 and Essington Traffic Signal, 119th Street Bike Path, and Municipal Parking Lot Maintenance. Mr. Jessen then reviewed ongoing projects including
Lockport Street Pedestrian Bridge, Lockport Street and Van Dyke Traffic Signal/Pedestrian Improvements, Lockport Street and Wallin – Permanent Traffic Signal, MFT Program, Patching Program,
and Sidewalk Program. Mr. Jessen then reviewed future projects including 143rd Street – Route 59 to Route 126, 143rd and Wallin Traffic Signal, 127th and Plainfield/Naperville Road Intersection
Improvements, and Renwick Road Corridor, and I-55 Interchange Study. Mrs. Traci Pleckham reviewed the Capital Budget expenses. Trustee Fay asked to consider an Economic Development Director,
outsource or part-time, but the position is definitely needed. Mayor Collins thanked everyone for the presentation and read the reminders. Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee
Peck. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk