HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-16-2013 Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2013 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, D.RIPPY, M.BONUCHI, P.FAY, B.LAMB, G.PECK, AND J.RACICH. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MUPRHY, 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 o rder at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, all Trustees were present. Mayor Collins led the pledge to the flag. There were approximately 40 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Collins wished everyone Happy Holidays. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trus tee Fay wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Trustee Bonuchi congratulated the Plainfield Lion’s Club on their donations to needy families. 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. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Rippy, yes, Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; La mb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 2) CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: a) Minutes of the Board Meeting held on December 2, 2013. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for December 16, 2013. c) Cash & Investments, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for November, 2013. Second by Trustee Peck . Vo te by roll call. Rippy, yes, Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; La mb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 3) CORNERSTONE SERVICES GROUP HOME – 15606 S. INDIAN BOUNDARY ROAD (PC CASE#1634 -092613.US) Trustee Rippy moved to adopt Ordinance No . 3134 , granting approval of a special use to permit a group home at the property commonly known as 15606 S. Indian Boundary Road. Second by Trustee Bonuchi . Vote by roll call. Rippy, yes, Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; La mb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes. 6 yes , 0 no. Motion carried.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – December 16, 2013 Page 2 4) FAIRFIELD RIDGE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT Trustee Fay moved to adopt the findings of fact of the Plan Commission as the findings of fact of the Board of Trustees and to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance approving the requested major change to the Planned Development for Fairfield Ridge, subject to t he stipulations noted in the staff report. Mr. Vince Rosanova, Attorney, gave a presentation regarding the changes to the Planned Development. The proposal is to convert the majority of the subdivision to conventional, front loaded, single -family deta ched product, including eliminating the associated alleys. By eliminating the alleys, the average lot size increases slightly. Trustee Peck expressed concern regarding the elevations not being consistent with the Residential Design Guidelines and does no t want staff to view this approval, if approved, as a policy change. Second by Trustee Racich . Vote by roll call. Rippy, recused, Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; La mb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes. 5 yes, 0 no , 1 recused . Motion carried. 5) SPEEDWAY FUEL ST ATION Trustee Fay moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance approving a major change to the Planned Development, subject to the stipulations listed in the staff report. Second by Trustee Peck . Representatives from Speedway gave a prese ntation regarding the site plan. Trustee Lamb expressed concern regarding the potential location of the outdoor storage. Trustee Rippy expressed concern regarding the fuel storage tanks. Trustee Peck requested signage prohibiting overnight parking. Trustee Fay requested language regard ing idling. Mayor Collins expressed concern regarding music and the loud speaker. Staff will work with the applicant to address the issues expressed by the Mayor and the Board of Trustees. Vote by roll call. Rippy, no , Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; La mb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to approve the site plan review, subject to the stipulations listed in the staff report. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Rippy, no , Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; La m b, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT No Report.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – December 16, 2013 Page 3 MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT 2013 Tax Levy Abatement Resolutions Trustee Lamb moved to vote for the 2013 Tax Levy Abatement Resolutions by omnibus vote. Second by Trustee Fay . Vote by roll call. Rippy, yes, Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; La mb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to adopt : • Resolution Number 1680 , Abating the 2013 Tax Levies for the General Obligation Bo nds, Series 2005A. • Resolution Number 1681 , Abating the 2013 Tax Levies for the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005B. • Resolution Number 1682 , Abating the 2013 Tax Levies for the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007. • Resolution Number 1683 , Abat ing the 2013 Tax Levies for the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010. • Resolution Number 1684 , Abating the 2013 Tax Levies for the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012. • Resolution Number 1685 , Abating the 2013 Tax Levies for the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013. Second by Trustee Bonuchi . Vote by roll call. Rippy, yes, Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; La mb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Electric Bids for Village Facilities Trustee Fay moved to authorize the Village Administrator to approve a contract with the lowest cost electricity provider for Village facilities for a period of up to 36 months. Second by Trustee Peck . Vote by roll call. Rippy, yes, Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; La mb, yes ; Peck, yes; Racich, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. ENGINEER’S REPORT No Report. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT Mr. Dean Marquez presented the Operations Report for November, 2013. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Trustee Fay moved to adopt Resolution No. 1686 ,whereby the Village agrees to restore existing public improvements within State owned rights of way in the event the Village completes a repair to our underground water or sewer utilities. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Rippy, yes, Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; La mb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – December 16, 2013 Page 4 Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize Arbor Tek Services, Inc., the contractor providing the lowest proposal, to complete the removal of trees at a cost not to exceed $60,000.00. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Rippy, yes, Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; La mb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Lamb moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3135 , amending the w ater/wastewater rates and charges. Second by Trustee Racich . Vote by roll call. Rippy, no, Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no ; La mb, yes; Peck, no; Racich, yes; Collins, yes. 4 yes, 3 no. Motion carried. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT No Report. ATTORNEY’S REPORT Trustee Fay moved to release the Executive Session Minutes of August 13, 2013 and April 15, 2013 and to keep the remaining minutes confidential. Second by Trustee Rippy . Vote by roll call. Rippy, yes, Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; La mb, yes; Peck, yes; Raci ch, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Mayor Collins read the reminders. Trustee Bonuchi moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Lamb . Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 Opposed. The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk