HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-02-2014 Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 2, 2014 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 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 30 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS No Comments. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Fay commented on the excellen t Memorial Day event at Settlers’ Park. PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic) Mr. Tony Buongiorno, resident, expressed concern regarding putting grass clippings onto the streets and sidewalks and suggested that the Village en act an Ordinance prohibiting such. Mr. Ed Arter, resident, expressed concern regarding broken pavement markers on IL Route 59 and urged the Village to contact IDOT to remedy the situation before anyone gets hurt. BUSINESS MEETING 1 ) APPROVAL OF AGENDA T rustee Fay moved to amend the Agenda to remove Item #6 Rod Baker Ford. Second by Trustee Peck . Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes . 6 yes, 0 no . Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to approve the Amended 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 Fay moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: a) Minutes of the Board Meeting held on May 19, 2014, and Minutes of the Special Meeting with Congressman Hultgren held on May 16, 2014. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for June 2, 2014. c) Cash & Investments, Revenue, and Expenditure Repo rts for April, 2014. 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.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – June 2, 2014 Page 2 3) WITTE REZONING (WEINHOLD FARMSTEAD) Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3157 , rezoning the southeast and southwest corners of 127 th Street and Naperville -Plainfield Road to B -3 zoning. 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. 4) CHICAGO STREET ROAD CLOSURE REQUEST BY PLAINFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Trustee Fay moved to authorize the road closure of Chicago Street between Des Plaines and Illinois Streets from 5:30 pm to 9 pm on Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, July 24, for activities related to a concert. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; La mb, yes ; Peck, yes . 6 yes, 0 no . Motion carried. 5) TRIANGLE SHOPPES Mr. Mike Martin, attorney for the applicant, gave a presentation proposing a 4,407 square foot retail center on approximately .50 acres located at the corner of Route 59 and Arnold, and Oak Streets. Mr. Martin pointed out that the drive -thru is necessary or the deal will not go through. Trustee Lamb expressed some concern regarding fencing and about the exit on Arnold Street . Trustee Lamb suggested meeting with the Traffic Committee. Trustee Fay expressed concern regarding the entrance/exit and the parking lot layout. Trustee Bonuchi stated that she has serious concerns regarding the layout and felt that this location was not right for this facility with a drive thru. She stated that the area is residential and too small. Trustee Lamb moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance rezoning the subject property to B -3 zoning. There was no second to the motion. The remaining motions on the Agenda were not voted on. 6) ROD BAKER FORD Removed from the Agenda. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT No Report. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance Number 3158, Authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $10,525,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014, of the Village of Plainfield Illinois. 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. ENGINEER’S REPORT No Report.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – June 2, 2014 Page 3 PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT Trustee Fay expressed concern regarding a house that was recently built without masonry. Mr. Garrigan stated that staff has sent a letter to the Homeowners Association did not yet receive a response. Trustee Rippy suggested looking into doing something regarding developer based Homeowners Associations. Trustee Peck stated that he is in favor of enforcin g the regulations. Trustee Racich stated that the builders are taking advantage of the staff shortage and encouraged residents to contact the Village if they see any violations. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Trustee Fay left the meeting at 7:53 p.m. and returned at 7:56 p.m. Trustee Lamb moved to continue the contract with Stewar t Spreading with the allowed consumer price index adjustment of 1.9%. 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. Trustee Fay moved to continue the contract with Harcros Chemical with an agreed upon 1% adjustment. Second by Trustee Peck . Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes . 6 yes, 0 no . Motion carried. Mr. Persons stated that during the Public Comments, Mr. Arter expressed concern regarding broken pavement markers. The Village is prohibited from doing any work on IDOT roads and staff w ill contact IDOT. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3159 , declaring personal property owned by the Village to be surplus and authorize the transfer of the property. Second by Trustee Peck . Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes . 6 yes, 0 no . Motion carried. ATTORNEY’S REPORT Trustee Fay moved to release the Executive Session Minutes of April 7, 2014 and to keep the remaining Minutes confidential. 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. 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 8:03 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk