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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, P.FAY, B.LAMB, G.PECK, J.RACICH, D.RIPPY, AND
M.BONUCHI. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY,
ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; S.AMANN, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN, PLANNING SUPERVISOR; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF POLICE.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
Mayor Collins Mayor Collins called the meeting to order 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
• Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant presented a Senate Recognition Award to Walter Voyt for receiving the 2014 Senior Illinois Hall of Fame award in the Labor Force category. TRUSTEES COMMENTS
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3-5 minutes per topic) Ms. Dawn Bullock, President of the Association of Plainfield Teachers, stated that the Plainfield
School District’s teachers are leaving due to salary and workload. Ms. Bullock asked why the
Village continues to hold on to the mom and pop mentality and what are the Board members doing to
solicit name brand businesses and new revenue to this town? Administrator Murphy stated that the Village of Plainfield has been aggressive in its approach in
encourage economic development. Three out of the last five years, the Village has been recognized
by Will County for its efforts. Mr. Murphy pointed out several businesses that have expanded or
relocated to the Village including Diageo, Logoplaste, and Kuusakowski. Mr. Murphy also mentioned that the Village is currently working with a business that could bring 500 jobs to the area. Mr. Murphy pointed out that the Village of Plainfield represents only 30% of Plainfield School
District’s 64-square mile service area and encouraged Ms. Bullock to have the same conversation
with the other jurisdictions.
BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee Fay 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.
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2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Fay moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: a) Minutes of the Board Meeting held on October 20, 2014.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for November 3, 2014.
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.
3) PRESERVE OF PLAINFIELD (1659-070914.AA.SU.PP.SF) Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3180, authorizing the execution of an Annexation
Agreement. 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.
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3181, annexing the subject 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.
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3182, approving 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 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
4) 2014 TAX LEVY
Trustee Fay moved to acknowledge the preliminary estimate of the 2014 Tax Levy in the amount of $5,486,100. 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. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
ENGINEER’S REPORT Mr. Steve Amann presented the Engineer’s Progress Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report.
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PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3183, authorizing the sale of personal 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.
Trustee Fay moved to authorize Associated Technical Services to complete the Water Leak Survey
for the total amount of $23,760.00. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT
No Report.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT No Report.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Trustee Fay moved to adjourn to Executive Session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act under
Section 2 (c)(1) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or
dismissal of employees or legal counsel, not to reconvene. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll
call. Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk