HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-01-2014 Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 1, 2014
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, J.RACICH, P.FAY, AND B.LAMB. BOARD ABSENT:
G.PECK AND M.BONUCHI. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR;
J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER;
A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN, BUILDING SUPERVISOR; G.SPECHT, ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR; 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 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, Trustee Peck and Trustee Bonuchi were absent, all other Trustees were present. Mayor Collins led the pledge to
the flag. There were approximately 33 persons in the audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
• Mayor Collins and Mr. Michael Bortel, HPC Chairman, presented a Landmark Plaque to the Masonic Block group.
• Mayor Collins proclaimed December 2014 as Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D)
Prevention Month.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Racich:
• Expressed concern regarding Canadian National.
• Expressed concern regarding a recent article in the newspaper regarding a farmer that was dumping waste into the DuPage River.
• Expressed concern regarding last week’s issue with community cable.
Trustee Lamb commented on the fact that the Masonic Lodge was designed and built in the same year, 1892.
PUBLIC COMMENTS on items not on the Agenda (3-5 minutes per topic)
Mrs. Vicky Polito, resident, expressed concern regarding the farmer that was dumping waste into
the DuPage River. BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Fay moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call. Peck, absent; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, absent; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Collins, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent.
Motion carried.
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Page 2 2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Fay moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Minutes of the Board Meeting and Executive Session held on November 17,
2014. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for December 1, 2014.
c) Approval of the 2015 Meeting Schedules for the Village Board, Committee of the
Whole Workshop, Coffee with the Mayor, Plan Commission and Zoning Board of
Appeals, Historic Preservation Commission, Historic Preservation Commission
Subcommittees, Police Pension Board, the Police Commission, and the Advisory Task Force on Economic Development.
Second by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Peck, absent; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, absent; Fay,
yes; Lamb, yes; Collins, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
3) GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL (PC CASE #1665-100214.AA/Z) Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3188, approving the annexation agreement of the
parcel located at 12315 S. Rhea Drive. Second by Trustee Lamb.
Trustee Racich and Trustee Lamb expressed concern with having parties. Mr. Barba explained
that at the last meeting there was a misunderstanding and the he will in fact have parties on Saturdays and Sundays. Mr. Barba explained that there will be lifeguards at the parties and the
kids will be tested prior to entering the pool. Mr. Barba pointed out that the pool is only 4’ deep.
Vote by roll call. Peck, absent; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, absent; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Collins, yes.
4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3189, approving the annexation of the parcel located
at 12315 S. Rhea Drive. Second by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Peck, absent; Racich, yes;
Bonuchi, absent; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Collins, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3190, granting approval of the requested map
amendment (re-zoning) of the parcel at 12315 S. Rhea Drive from R-1 to B-3. Second by
Second by Trustee Racichh. Vote by roll call. Peck, absent; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, absent; Fay,
yes; Lamb, yes; Collins, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
4) 2014 TAX LEVY PUBLIC HEARING Trustee Fay moved to open a Public Hearing on the 2014 tax levy. Seconded by Trustee Lamb.
Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 Opposed.
Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3191, for the levying and collecting of taxes for the Village of Plainfield, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois for the fiscal year commencing on the
first day of May, 2014. Second by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Peck, absent; Racich, yes;
Bonuchi, absent; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Collins, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
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Page 3 5) ROUTE 30 TIF DESIGNATION AND REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Administrator Murphy stated that with the proposed IDOT road work on Route 30, and the
possible car dealership relocation, there exists an opportunity to take a comprehensive look at
development along the commercial corridor, from Renwick Road to approximately Spangler Road. Fran Lefor Rood, SB Friedman Development Advisors, reviewed the proposal.
Trustee Fay expressed concern regarding the amount of the expenditure that would only affect a
few parcels. Trustee Fay also expressed concern regarding the wetlands that cannot be touched.
Trustee Racich stated that this is proactive and the Village needs to worry about the future.
Trustee Lamb moved to authorize the Village Administrator to execute a contract with SB
Friedman Development Advisors to complete a TIF Eligibility Study and RPA Plan, and a
Redevelopment Strategy for the Route 30 (Renwick to Spangler) Corridor, in the amount of $78,200.00. Second by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call. Peck, absent; Racich, yes; Bonuchi,
absent; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Collins, no. 2 yes, 2 no, 2 absent. Motion failed.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
No Report. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
ENGINEER’S REPORT No Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT Mr. Greg Specht presented the Operations Report for October, 2014.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Fay moved to authorize the purchase of (100) Cooper “Streetworks” LED light fixtures per the attached quote for a cost not to exceed $29,940.00 from Traffic Control Corporation.
Second by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Peck, absent; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, absent; Fay,
yes; Lamb, yes; Collins, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT Trustee Fay moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3192, declaring personal property owned by the
Village as surplus and authorizing transfer of the property. Second by Trustee Lamb. Vote by
roll call. Peck, absent; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, absent; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Collins, yes.
4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT No Report.
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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 8:08 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 1, 2014
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, J.RACICH, P.FAY, AND B.LAMB. BOARD ABSENT:
G.PECK AND M.BONUCHI. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER;
A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN, BUILDING SUPERVISOR;
G.SPECHT, ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR; AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF POLICE.
2014 TAX LEVY Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. Present roll call stands.
Mrs. Traci Pleckham stated that the intent of the staff and the Village Board is to maintain the
2013 overall tax levy rate of .4669. Based on the overall EAV estimates, the ordinance reflects a total property tax request of $5,486,100.00.
There were no public comments.
Trustee Fay moved to adjourn the Public Hearing and return to the regular business meeting. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 Opposed.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk