HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-19-2013 Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2013 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, J.RACICH, D.RIPPY, M.BONUCHI, P.FAY, B.LAMB, AND G.PECK. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN, 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 ord er at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, all Trustees were present. Mayor Collins led the pledge to the flag. There were approximately 9 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS None TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Fay: • Inquired as to the status of Spring bank. Mr. Garrigan stated that the property was purchased by a long -term investor and managed by Ocean Atlantic. There have not been any lot sales at this time. • Expressed concern regarding cars arriving late for Cruise Nights. Chief Konopek stated that the organizers are aware of the situation and he believes that they are taking steps to address the concern. PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic) Christine Sims, Bradford Lane, expressed concern regarding parking along Kensi ngton Drive by the park. BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Rippy, yes ; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes ; Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes . 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 2) CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Peck moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: a) Minutes of the Board Meeting held on August 5, 2013. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for August 19, 2013. c) Cash & Investments, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for July, 2013. Second by Trustee Rippy . Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 3) ELECTED OFFICIALS PARTICIPATION IN IMRF Trustee Fay moved to continue to allow eligibility in the IMRF. Second by Trustee Racich . Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – August 19, 2013 Page 2 4) INGERSOLL HOUSE Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordina nce No. 3120 , approving a Variance from the Floor Area Ratios (FAR) outline in the R -1 district to allow the applicant to build an addition to the property commonly known as 24010 Commercial Street. Second by Trustee Bonuchi . Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 5) PLAINFIELD LIBRARY ART & CRAFT FAIR Trustee Fay moved to authorize the road closures as identified in the staff report for the Library Art & Craft Fair to be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Second by Trustee Racich . Trustee Peck expressed concern with adding another road closure after reducing the number of road closures previously. Trustee Bonuchi stated that while she sup ports the Library’s event, she has some concerns regarding closing the road. Trustee Racich stated that he supports the event and does not see an issue with the road closure because it is not a heavily traveled road and the event takes place for only a co uple hours on a Saturday. Trustee Lamb stated that he supports the idea and it helps build community spirit. Chief Konopek and Director Persons pointed out that the event will have minimal impact on Village resources. Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Ri ppy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, 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 July, 2013. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Trustee Lamb moved to accept the low, qualified bid and authorize the Village President to execute a contract with Davis Concrete Construction in the amount of $127,354.75 to complete the 2013 Sidewalk Program. Second by Trustee Bonuchi . Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Ripp y, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Mr. Persons stated that there are resident concerns regarding parking on Kensington Drive near the park. Staff is recommending that on -street parking be limited to the e ast side of the street and that the
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – August 19, 2013 Page 3 west side of Kensington Drive from Norwich Street to 127 th Street be designated as a permanent no -parking zone. Mr. Deepak Patel, Bristol Avenue, expressed concern regarding the parking on Kensington Drive and suggest ed expanding the parking lot that is there. Mr. Leonard Barone, Kensington Drive, expressed concern regarding parking on Kensington Drive and suggested making an opening and having the cars park at Kensington Center. Trustee Rippy suggested restricting p arking further along the street to discourage people from parking by the residences. Mr. Allen Persons stated that if the Board approved the no parking zone, staff would monitor the situation, and bring back additional parking restrictions if necessary. Trustee Fay moved to designate the west side of Kensington Drive from Norwich Street to 127 th Street a permanent no parking zone. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT Trustee Bonuchi moved to purchase emergency equipment as identified in the staff report from Fleet Safety Supply for the total amount of $6,558.80. Second by Trustee Racich . Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Ri ppy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Chief Konopek presented the Operations Report for July, 2013. ATTORNEY’S REPORT No Report. Mayor Collins read the reminders. EXECUTIVE SESSION Trustee Bonuchi moved to adjourn to executive session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act under Section 2 (C)(11) to discuss pending litigation, and under Section 2 (C)(6), sale of Village owned property, not to reconvene. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Rac ich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk