HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-03-2014 Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 3, 2014 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS , G.PECK, D.RIPPY, M.BONUCHI, P.FAY, AND B.LAMB. BOARD ABSENT: J.RACICH. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR; K.CARLSON, 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 A.NOVAK, POLICE COMMANDER. 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 others Trustees were present. Mayor Collins led the pledge to the flag. There were approximately 45 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Colli ns: • Stated that Plainfield is the 85 th Safest City in America . • Stated that he was asked to give an opinion regarding the Plainfield Park District . The Village has no jurisdiction over the Park District and has a history of not taking a stance involving ot her jurisdictions. Mayor Collins stated that he is waiting to hear the results of the pending investigation. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Fay stated suggested looking at the Partnership for Public Service as a model for sharing resources and suggested havin g the topic at a future Workshop Meeting. Trustee Lamb stated that he recently driving on I -294 by the fashion outlet mall and found the electronic sign to be very distracting and is happy that the Village’s sign ordinance keeps signs under control. Trus tee Rippy pointed out that as well as one of the safest places to live, it has also been named as one of the best places to live. PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic) Ms. Vicky Polito, resident, stated that based on her inte raction with Garrett Peck as the Executive Director of the Park District, he should resign his position as Village Trustee. BUSINESS MEETING 1 ) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – March 3, 2014 Page 2 2) CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: a) Minutes of the Board Meeting held on February 3, 2014 an d Special Meeting held on February 10, 2014. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for March 3 , 2014. c) Cash & Investments, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for January, 2014. Second by Trustee Peck . Vote by roll call. Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 3) EIKON 5K Trustee Fay moved to authorize the road closures on Saturday, April 26, 2014 as identified in the staff report. Second by Trustee Bonuchi . Vote by roll call. Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 4) COMMUNITY 5K Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the road closures on Saturday, June 21, 2014 as identified in the staff repo rt. Second by Trustee Peck . Vote by roll call. Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 5) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PLAINFIELD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Trustee Fay moved to extend the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Plainfield Fire Protection District relating to land donation until February, 2015. Second by Trustee Rippy . Vote by roll call. Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; La mb, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 6) KOMBOL ANNEXATION AGREEMENT Trustee Fay moved to open the Public Hearing and continue it to April 7, 2014. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 7) MCDONALD’S Trustee Fay moved to approve the Site Plan for an exterior renovation and a dual lane drive –thru for the McDonald’s located at the northwest corner of Route 59 and Renwick Road. Second by Trustee Peck . Trustee Fay inquired about congestion and stacking. Mr. Garrigan stated that McDonald’s is not requesting any changes to access points, only a dual drive thru. The general circulation of the site is not changing. Trustee Lamb questioned the photometric plan and landscaping. Mr. Andrew Uttan stated that the applicant is willing to make the changes requested by the Village staff. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, y es; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – March 3, 2014 Page 3 8) CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR 15326 S. JOLIET ROAD Trustee Fay moved to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for 15326 S. Joliet Road. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 9) OPERA HOUSE LANDMARK Trustee Bonuchi moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance designating 24027 W. Lockport Street as a local landmark. Second by Trustee Peck . Vote by roll call. Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT No Report. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT No Report. ENGINEER’S REPORT No Report. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT Trustee Fay moved to approve a proposal from Teska Associates to draft a “Complete Street Plan” for the sum not to exceed $13,000.00. Second by Trustee Rippy . Vote by roll call. Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT Mr. Dean Marquez presented the Operations Report for January, 2014. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Trustee Fay moved to accept the low bid and authorize the Village President to execute a contract with Austin Tyler Construction to complete the 2014 Seal Coat Program and Bike Path Improvements in an amount of $289,192.87 . Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to authorize and approve an amended Local Agency Agreement (BLR 05323) with the Illinois Departmen t of Transportation for the 2010 Emergency Repair Program. Seeking Board consideration to authorize and approve an amended Local Agency Agreement (BLR 05323) with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the 2011 MFT Street Improvement Program. Secon d by Trustee Rippy . Vote by roll call. Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to authorize the Village President to sign the License for a multi -use path cros sing to allow the construction, operation and maintenance of the multi -use path across the
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – March 3, 2014 Page 4 rail road on 135 th Street. Second by Trustee Rippy. Vote by roll call. Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the payment of $6,360.50 to Baish Excavating, Inc. for the emergency repair of the James Street water main. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; B onuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Mr. Allen Persons presented the Public Works Activity Report from October -December 2013. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the purchase of one (1) new 2014 Ford Interceptor Sedan from Rod Baker Ford for the total amount of $25,436.00. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes. 5 yes, 0 n o, 1 absent. Motion carried. Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the purchase of the necessary lighting and equipment for the 2014 Ford Interceptor Sedan from Fleet Safety Supply for the total amount of $6,447.41. Operations Report for January, 2014. Seco nd by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Peck, yes ; Racich, absent ; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no ; Lamb, yes. 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. ATTORNEY’S REPORT No Report. Mayor Collins read the reminders. Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Peck . Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 Opposed. The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk