HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-10-2014 Special Meeting MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 2014 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, B.LAMB, G.PECK, D.RIPPY, M.BONUCHI, AND P.FAY. BOARD ABSENT: J.RACICH . OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN, PLANNING SUPERVISOR; D.MARQUEZ, BUILDING SUPERVISOR; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; 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 Racich was absent, all other Trustees were present. Mayor Collins led the pledge to the flag. There were approximately 15 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Trustee Fay moved to approve the appointments to the Building Board of Appeals as identified. Second by Trustee Bonuchi . Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. TRUSTEE COMMENTS Trustee Fay expressed concern regarding the recent Canadian National freight train derailment on Sunday in New Lenox. PUBLIC COMMENTS on Items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic) Mr. Tony Buongiorno , Meadow Lane, expressed concern regarding speedi ng on Meadow Lane. Administrator Murphy apologized for not getting back to Mr. Buongiorno and stated that the Board will see a proposal from Teska and Associates regarding “Complete Streets” and that will hopefully fix help to reduce speeds. Mr. Bob Bozi novich, Hamlin Street, expressed concern regarding grass clippings on the parkways, snow piles on the corners blocking crosswalks, and the layoff of Police Officers in 2009. BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 2) 9 -1 -1 SURCHARGE REALLOCATION Trustee Rippy moved to authorize the Village President to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Will County 9 -1 -1 Emergency Telephone System Board for the funding of a 9 -1 -1 surcharge reallocation. Second by Trustee Bonuchi . Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Village of Plainfield Special Meeting Minutes – February 10, 2014 Page 2 3) CROWD BARRICADES Trustee Bonuchi moved to purchase 125 pieces of crowd barricades from Crowd Control Warehouse, funds to be used from the TIF District, fo r the total amount of $9,989.75. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no . 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 4) EMERGENCY REPAIR Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the payment of $6,740 to Mr. Rooter Plumbing for the emergency repair/replacement of a frozen/broken Village water service line near 15410 S. Sunshine Circle. Second by Trustee Fay . Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rip py, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Mayor Collins read the reminders. Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Lamb . Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 Opposed. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk