HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-21-2014 Village Board Minutes VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 2014 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, P.FAY, B.LAMB, G.PECK, J.RACICH, D.RIPPY, M.BONUCHI. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; S.LARSON , ENGINEER; D.KISSEL, WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT; J.PROULX, PLANNER; 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 order at 7:0 0 p.m. Roll call was taken, all Trustees were present. Mayor Collins led the pledge to the flag. There were approximately 18 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Collins commented on the successful Plainfield Fest and thanked everyone involved. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Fay thanked everyone involved with Plainfield Fest. Trustee Bonuchi commented on Plainfield Fest and also thanked the employees. Trustee Rippy commented on Plainfield Fest and thanked the Committee and the Police Chie f. Trustee Lamb commented on the Plainfield Fest and congratulated the organizers. Trustee Racich: • Commented on Plainfield Fest and pointed out that the Village has several other events for the public such as Cruise Nights, Concerts in Settlers’ Park, and Movies in Settlers’ Park. • Expressed concern regarding no votes and abstaining from voting without giving a reason. There was some discussion regarding this. • Trustee Racich welcomed The Shrimp Bar -N -Grill to the Village. PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic) Darlene Senger stated that she is on the ballot for Congress and wanted to introduce herself. Mrs. Vicky Polito, resident, expressed concern regarding some of the Board members votes and comments.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – July 21, 2014 Page 2 BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee Racich moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Peck . Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich , yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes . 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 2) CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: a) Minu tes of the Board Meeting and Executive Session held on July 7, 2014. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for July 21, 2014. c) Ordinance No. 3167 , decreasing the Class “F” Liquor Licenses to 15 and the Class “E” Liquor Licenses to 4. Second by Trustee Peck . Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; La mb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich , yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes . 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 3) ROWHOMES AT PRAIRIE CREEK Representatives from Ryan Homes gave a presentation outlining the steps taken to address the concerns expressed by the Village Board. Trustee Fay moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an Ordinance rezoning the subject property to R -4 zoning. Second by Trustee Racich . Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich , yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes . 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an Ordinance for a Special Use for a Planned Development. Second by Trustee Peck . Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich , yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes . 6 ye s, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to approve the Site Plan for the 149 rowhomes proposed for the subject site. Second by Trustee Peck . Trustee Bonuchi expressed concern regarding 149 residences going in and out on only one street. Vote by r oll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich , yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes . 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat for the subject property. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich , yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes . 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 4) MIDWEST BREWERS FEST LICENSE AGREEMENT Trustee Fay moved to authorize the Village President to execute a license agreement with the Midwest Brewers Fest, Inc., to approve hosting the 2014 Midwest Brewers Fest on Village -owned property. Second by Trustee Peck . Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich , yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes . 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT No Report.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – July 21, 2014 Page 3 MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT No Report. ENGINEER’S REPORT No Report. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT Mr. Jon Proulx presented the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Annual Report BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT Mr. Dean Marquez presented the Operations Report for June, 2014. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT No Report. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT Trustee Lamb moved to authorize the purchase of the necessary lighting and equipment for two (2) Ford Interceptor Sedans from Fleet Safety Supply in the total amount of $12,807.30. Second by Trustee Bonuchi . Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich , yes; Ri ppy, yes; Bonuchi, yes . 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3168 , amending Chapter 5, Article VI, Section 5 -175, relating to parking restrictions. Second by Trustee Bonuchi . Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes ; Pec k, yes ; Racich , yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes . 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3169, amend ing Chapter 4, Article V, regulating Cigarette and Tobacco Dealers. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Fay, yes ; Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich , yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes . 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Chief Konopek presented Operations Report for June, 2014. ATTORNEY’S REPORT No Report. Mayor Collins read the reminders. Trustee Fay moved to adjourn to Executives Session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act under Section 2 (c)(2) to discuss Collective Bargaining, and under Section 2 (c)(11) to discuss Pending Litigation. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Ra cich , yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes . 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk