HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-18-2013 Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 18, 2013 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, J.RACICH, D.RIPPY, M.BONUCHI, P.FAY, AND B.LAMB. BOARD ABSENT: 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; 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, Trustee Peck was absent, all other Trustees were present. Mayor Collins led the pledge to the flag. There were approximately 80 persons in the audience . PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Collins: • Proclaim ed December 2013 as Drunk and Drugged (3D) Prevention Month. • Proclaim ed November 2013 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. • Proclaim ed December 3, 2013 as Ravina Thakkar Day. Trustee Fay moved to approve the Presidential Reappointments of David Hagen and George Rapp to the Historic Preservation Commission with the term expiring October 18, 2016. Second by Trustee Racich . Vote by roll call. Peck, absent ; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes ; Lamb, yes . 5 yes, 0 no , 1 absent . Motion carried. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Fay: • O ffered prayers and well wishes to everyone affected by the recent tornado e s . • Informed everyone of the Turkey Drop hosted by the Plainfield Moose. The Plainfiel d Moose will be accepting turkey donations on Saturday from 10 -2. Trustee Lamb: • Congratulated Ravina Thakkar and encouraged everyone to attend her book signing on December 8 at 1:00 p.m. • Commented on the positive fund balances and thanked staff for thei r efforts. • Commented on the upgraded Standard & Poor’s rating to AA+ and thanked staff. Trustee Rippy: • Reminded everyone that the Plainfield Fire Department is accepting donations for the victims of the recent tornado. • Congratulated staff on the financial outlook. Trustee Racich complimented staff on their efforts regarding finances. Trustee Bonuchi complimented staff o n their efforts regarding finances.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – November 18, 2013 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic) Mr. Ed Arter, Joliet Road, expre ssed concern regarding engine braking. Mr. Arter suggested moving the sign that is on Route 30 1000’ away from the residences. Mr. Arter also suggested removing the word “excessive” from the sign. Mrs. Vicky Polito: • Encouraged everyone to donate to the tornado victims and suggested contacting organizations like the American Red Cross and United Way. Mrs. Polito also suggested looking into matching donations. • Stated that Trustee Racich recently expressed concern regarding hazardous materials on t rains that are sitting in the neighborhoods and stated that she would like to hear the response from CN. Mrs. Polito also pointed out that the 127 th Street railroad crossing does not work properly. • Expressed concern regarding trains during rush hour traff ic. BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Peck, absent ; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes ; Lamb, yes . 5 yes, 0 no , 1 absent . Motion carried. 2) CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: a) Minutes of the Board Meeting held on November 4, 2013. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for November 18, 2013. c) Cash & Investments, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for October, 2013. d) Ordinance No. 3131 , increasing the Class “E” Liquor Licenses to six (6) for Vita Bella Pizza to be located at 12443 S. Route 59, Suite 105. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Peck, absent ; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes ; Lamb, yes . 5 yes, 0 no , 1 absent . Motion carried. 3) TOD SCHNOWSKE PRESENTATION Mr. Tod Schnowske gave a presentation to the Board regarding donating artwork to be placed by the Route 59 o verpass. Mr. Schnowske stated the paint is oil based and that he would be responsible for maintenance and upkeep. Mr. Schnowske stated that he is aware that he needs the approval of IDOT and CN. Trustee Fay stated that he supports the concept. Trustee Racich stated that he supports the concept. Trustee Lamb stated that he supports the concept and also suggested looking at other locations for the artwork. Trustee Bonuchi stated that she supports the concept. Trustee Rippy stated that he supports the concept and suggested also contacting Senator Bertino -Tarrant’s office to help with IDOT approval.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – November 18, 2013 Page 3 4) 15120 S. JAMES STREET (DILBECK) Trustee Lamb to adopt an Ordinance rezoning the subject property to a B -5 Planned Development. Second by Trustee Bonuchi . Mr. Garrigan stated that the applicant is the owner of a two -unit house at 15120 S. James Street and he is seeking a rezoning of the property to B -5 (Traditional Business District) and a Special Use for a Planned Development. The applicant is also request ing to convert the walk -out basement into an additional apartment. Trustee Fay expressed concern regarding the basement flooding, parking, and access. Mr. Garrigan stated that the applicant has worked with engineers regarding flooding and staff believes that flooding can be mitigated due to the engineer’s input. Mr. Tim Dilbeck, applicant, reviewed some of the modifications that we made regarding flooding of the basement. Mr. Dilbeck also stated that emergency exits will be installed. Trustee Racich i nquired if the basement had flooded previously. Mr. Dilbeck stated that it did and that is why they made the modifications. Vote by roll call. Peck, absent; Racich, no ; Rippy, no ; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no ; Lamb, yes. 2 yes, 3 no, 1 absent. Motion failed . ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT No Report. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT No Report. ENGINEER’S REPORT No Report. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Mr. Allen Persons gave an updated on the Li brary/Village Parking Lot Construction Project. There will be a ribbon cutting on Wednesday. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT Trustee Lamb moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3132 , restricting parking on certain streets near Walker’s Grove Elementary School. Second by Trustee Bonuchi . Vote by roll call. Peck, absent ; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes ; Lamb, yes . 5 yes, 0 no , 1 absent . Motion carried.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – November 18, 2013 Page 4 Trustee Fay moved to authorize the purchase of the necessary lighting and equipment to adequately equ ip a newly purchased Ford Interceptor Sedan from Ray O’Herron Company, Inc. for the total cost of $5,893.90. Second by Trustee Rippy . Vote by roll call. Peck, absent ; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes ; Lamb, yes . 5 yes, 0 no , 1 absent . Motion carried. Chief Konopek presented the Operations Report for October, 2013. ATTORNEY’S REPORT No Report. Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 Opposed. The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m. M ichelle Gibas, Village Clerk