HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-17-2013 Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 17, 2013 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, M.BONUCHI, P.FAY, B.LAMB, G.PECK, J.RACICH, AND D.RIPPY. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; S.AMANN , ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN, PLANNING SUPERVISOR; D.MARQUEZ, BUILDING SUPERVISOR; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND J.KONOPEK, POLICE CHIEF. 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 20 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Collins: • Recognized David Countryman for receiving the 2013 Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) Award from the Plainfield School District. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Bonuchi congratulated Dave Countryman. Trustee Racich: • Pointed out that the Village cancelled the Strategic Planning meeting on Wednesday due to the weather and thanked Administra tor Murphy for going Plainfield North and notifying people of the cancellation. • Expressed concern regarding the CN trains that contain hazardous material that park between Renwick and Lockport. PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per t opic) Mr. Vincent Athy, Fox’s Pizza, requested that the Board reconsider Video Gaming at a future Committee of the Whole Workshop Meeting. BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to amend the Agenda to remove the Peter Rubi outdoor event under the Planning Department Report. Second 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. Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Amended Agenda. Se cond 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.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – June 17, 2013 Page 2 2) CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: a) Minutes of the Board Meeting held on June 3, 2013. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for June 17, 2013. c) Cash & Investments, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for May, 2013. d) Renewal of the annual maintenance contract for the CityView Software Package at a total cost of $12,5 97.12. e) Resolution No. 1674 , establishing wage rates for workers in any Public Works. f) Ordinance No. 3114 , amending the number of liquor licenses for Delicia Mexican Grill, as identified in the staff report. Second 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. 3) PLAN COMMISSION TEXT AMENDMENT Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3115 , modifying Section 2 -168 of the municipal code by eliminating the “Ex Officio” position and establishing a compensation level of $25.00 per meeting for the Plan Commissioners. Second by Trustee Peck . Trustee Lamb asked if the Plan Commissioners were satisfied with the compensation. Mr. Garrigan pointed out that it wa s the consensus of the Plan Commission to keep the compensation the same. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 4) MCDONALDS Mr. Garrigan stated that s taff is bring back a revised plan for the previously approved Special Use and Site Plan for McDonald’s at Route 30 and 135 th Street along with their request to operate a 24 hour drive -thru. Mr. Garrigan stated that the applicants had a meeting with the residents of the Harves t Glen Subdivision to address their concerns and have made several changes. Trustee Peck moved to direct the attorney to prepare the necessary ordinances to rescind the original approval and to modify the special use to limit the hours of the drive -thru . There was no second to that motion. Trustee Racich moved to limit the hours of the drive -thru for the first six months. Seconded by Trustee Peck. A representative for McDonalds was present in the audience and stated that McDonald’s has always expres sed the need for a potential 24 -hour drive through. The Village Board approved the special use without any restrictions and they have been proceeding based on that approval. McDonald’s even met with the residents after the approval to address their conce rns.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – June 17, 2013 Page 3 Mr. Jim Harvey, Attorney, pointed out that the Special Use was approved without limitations and McDonalds has been proceeding based on that approval. Mr. Harvey also pointed out that in order to amend the special use permit, there would need to be another Public Hearing and notice. Trustee Racich withdrew his motion. Trustee Peck expressed concern regarding how the item was handled. Staff said that it was not a 24 -hour drive thru and would bring it back. Now , it is a 24 -hour drive thru and the attorney is telling us that there could be a potential issue if the Board amends. He apologized to the residents that he voted for the McDonalds. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT No Report. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT No Report. ENGINEER’S REPORT No Report. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT Seeking Village Board consideration to approve an outdoor event at Plainfield Plaza from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on June 22, 2013 hosted by Peter Rubi in celebration of their first anniversary. REMOVED FR OM THE AGENDA Mr. Garrigan presented the Plan Commission Annual Report. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT Mr. Marquez presented the Operations Report for May, 2013. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Trustee Rippy moved to accept the low, qualified bid and authorize the Village President to execute a contract with “D” Construction in the amount of $69,014.00 to complete the 2013 Pavement Patching Program. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no ; Lamb, yes; Peck, no ; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes. 4 yes, 2 no. Motion ca rried. Mayor Collins expressed concern regarding the Lockport Street Pedestrian Bridge and the ability of “D” Construction to complete projects on time. Trustee Peck suggested looking into placing a penalty for not completing projects on time. Mr. Person s stated that he would draft a letter voicing the Mayor’s concerns. Mr. Persons gave an update on the 2013 Plainfield Flood Eve nt – Emergency Equipment Repair. Mr. Persons pointed out that the flooding event had adverse impacts on the sanitary sewer
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – June 17, 2013 Page 4 treat ment system. Mr. Persons pointed out that the Village will be seeking reimbursement for the repairs. Trustee Fay moved to approv e a total payment of $20,019 .00 to HydroAire Inc., the factory authorized representative, for the emergency repair of two sewage pumps that were damaged during the April 2013 Flood Event. Second 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. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT Trustee Lamb moved to approve the purchase of two (2) new 2014 Ford Vehicles from Rod Baker Ford for the total amount of $45,471.00. Second by Trustee Racich . Vote by roll call. Bonuchi , yes; Fay, no ; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. Chief Konopek presented the Operations Report for May, 2013. Chief Konopek introduced Kody, the new K -9 officer. 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. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk