HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-11-2014 Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 11, 2014 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, B.LAMB, G.PECK, J.RACICH, D.RIPPY, M.BONUCHI, AND P.FAY. 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; AND 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, al l Trustees were present. Mayor Collins led the pledge to the flag. There were approximately 28 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Collins stated that the Will Electric Aggregation Group (WEAG) has selected Homefield Energy as the new e lectric supplier for their communities. The WEAG negotiated a 36 month rate that averages $.06950/kwh ($.06996/kWh for the first 24 months and $.06850 for months 24 -36) on behalf of its residents and small businesses. When compared to the Commonwealth Ed ison rate of $.0742/kwh this represents a 6.5% savings on the supply of electricity. Additionally, there are no early termination fees associated with this program. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Bonuchi pointed out that school resumes on Thursday and urged ev eryone to be cautious of the school children. PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3 -5 minutes per topic) Mrs. Vicky Polito, resident, expressed concern regarding a post on Trustee Peck’s personal Facebook page. Trustee Racich also expressed conc ern regarding the post. Mrs. Vivian Hag ar , Springbank, expressed concern regarding the new developer of her subdivision. Mayor Collins asked Mr. Garrigan to meet with her regarding her concerns. BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to approve the agenda. Second by Trustee Peck . Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 2) CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Fay moved to remove item e from the Consent Agenda and to vote on it separately. Second by Trustee Bonuchi . Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – August 11, 2014 Page 2 Trustee Fay moved to approve the C onsent Agenda to include: a) Minutes of the Board Meeting and Executive Sessions held on July 21, 2014. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for August 11, 2014. c) Cash & Investments, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for June, 2014. d) Authorize the pu rchase of the Laserfische software upgrade from TKB Associates, Inc., for the total amount of $11,402.55. f) Resolution No . 1693 , a revised funding resolution appropriating the sum of $58,650.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay its share of IDOT Project C -91 -542 -12, 60V3 Traffic Signal Installation at IL 126 and Meadow Lane. This resolution repeals Resolution No. 1692, the previous funding resolution for this project. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich , yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to approve the Release of Bond No. 888107S for the River Point in the amount of $67,547.00 and Bond No. 888108S in the amount of $58,080.00. Second by Trustee Lam b . Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, abstain ; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Bonuchi stated that she abstained from the vote because the person involved is a friend and a business partner in some other dealings. 3) ROWHOMES AT PRAIRIE CREEK Trustee Lamb moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3170, rezoning the subject property to R -4 zoning. Second by Trustee Rippy . Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay , yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Lamb moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3171 , approving a Special Use for a Planned Development. Second by Trustee Peck . Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, no . 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. 4) PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP CEMETERY Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3172 , rezoning the subject property to R -1 (Single -Family Residential). Second by Trustee Bonuchi . Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Rac ich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3173 , a Special Use to allow for a cemetery in the R -1 district. Second by Trustee Bonuchi . Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve a Final Plat for a Plat of Consolidation of the subject site with the existing Plainfield Township Cemetery. Second by Trustee La mb . Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – August 11, 2014 Page 3 5) 2015 WOUNDED WARRIOR 5K Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the road closures as identified in the staff report for the 2015 Wounded Warrior 5K to be held on May 23, 2015 and to limit the number of runners to 1,200. Second by Trustee Racich . Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 6) 135 TH STREET AND WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD RR (CN RR) PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PROJECT Trustee Fay moved to authorize the Village President to execute Contract Amendment No.1 with Baxter and Woodman for the expanded scope of work relating to 135 th Street and Wisconsin Central Ltd RR (CN RR) Pedestrian Crossing Project in the amount of $7,700.00 and noted in the attached memo. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 ye s, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to adopt Resolution No . 1694 , a MFT funding resolution appropriating the sum of $7,700.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay for the additional engineering costs of the improvement. Second by Trustee Lamb . Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT No Report. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT No Report. ENGINEER’S REPORT Mr. Wold presented the Engineer’s Progress Report . PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT No Report. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT Trustee Fay moved to authorize the purchase of the proposed emergency equipment from Fleet Safety Supply for the total amount of $6,850.87. Second by Trustee Peck . Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes ; Peck, yes ; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. ATTORNEY’S REPORT No Report.
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes – August 11, 2014 Page 4 Mayor Collins read the rem inders. Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Peck . Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 Opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk