HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-13-2014 COW MinutesMinutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees Held on October 13, 2014
In the Boardroom
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:29 p.m. Present were: Mayor Collins, Trustee Rippy,
Trustee Bonuchi, Trustee Fay, Trustee Lamb, and Trustee Racich. Trustee Peck was absent. Others
present: Brian Murphy, Village Administrator; Allen Persons, Public Works Director; Michael
Garrigan, Planning Supervisor; Dean Marquez, Building Supervisor; Traci Pleckham, Management Services Director; and Anthony Novak, Police Commander.
Trustee Fay moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on
September 22, 2014. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay,
yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, absent; Racich, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS None
TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Fay inquired about the Village’s compliance with Public Comments. Mayor Collins stated
that our procedures are in compliance and that Attorney Harvey is reviewing to see if we have to or
should change our policy.
Trustee Racich commented on the audit presentation and thanked staff for their efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENTS None
WORKSHOP MEETING #1 CAPITAL BUDGET Mr. Allen Persons, Public Works Director, reviewed the Capital Improvements including 127th Street
Reconstruction – Heggs Road to Tuttle Estates; Renwick Road Reconstruction; Bicycle and
Pedestrian Improvements; US 30/143rd Street and Wallin Drive Intersection Reconstruction; and
127th Street and Plainfield-Naperville Road Intersection Reconstruction. Mr. Persons also reviewed the current street conditions, 2014-2016 Pedestrian Improvement Program, and 2014-2018 Street
Improvement Program.
Trustee Lamb stated that the 127th Street Reconstruction Project is a safety issue, and should be
moved forward as soon as possible. Mayor Collins requested truck signage for the US 30/143rd Street intersection.
Administrator Murphy stated if the Board has no objections, the staff will move forward and continue
working on the projects presented.
#2 SETTLERS’ PARK MONUMENT POLICY Mr. Garrigan, Planning Supervisor, reviewed the proposed Settlers’ Park Monument Policy. To
avoid an undue financial burden on the Village, the proposed policy requires any donor to create a
perpetual fund that would help subsidize the maintenance of any future memorial in Settlers’ Park.
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Trustee Lamb asked if we want a monument policy or a policy specific to memorials? Trustee Lamb
stated that the policy presented appears to be for memorials and if that is the intent, it just needs some
minor changes. Trustee Fay stated that the policy is very thorough and concise. Trustee Racich
stated that we need a guideline and thanked staff for working on the policy.
Staff will continue working on the policy and bring it back to the Board for future consideration.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 Opposed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk