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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 17, 2015
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, B.LAMB, E.O'ROURKE, G.PECK, J.RACICH,
B.WOJOWSKI, AND M.BONUCHI. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY,
ADMINISTRATOR; K.CARLSON, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD,
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 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 20 persons in the
audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins Proclaim September 2015 as Hunger Action Month.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Bonuchi commented on Hunger Action Month and pointed out that the food banks also
take monetary donations.
Trustee Peck clarified that the Route 30 construction is an IDOT project.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 —5 Minutes)
Ms. Kelly Bianchi requested that the Village provide inspections on apartment rentals.
Mr. John Tira expressed concern regarding the Village's mailbox replacement policy.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call.
Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no.
Motion carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Minutes of the Board Meeting and Executive Session held on August 3, 2015.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for August 17, 2015.
c) Cash& Investments, Revenue, &Expenditure Reports for July, 2015.
Second by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes;
Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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3) 2015 HOMECOMING PARADE
L Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the 2015 Homecoming Parade and the road closures as
identified in the staff report to be held on September 26, 2015. Second by Trustee Peck. Vote
by roll call. Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Racich expressed concern regarding candy being thrown from the floats. Chief Konopek
stated that staff will remind the organizers.
4) JnL PAINT AND SIP DBA TWISTED CORK N CANVAS
Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3226, creating a Class "V" Liquor License for
JnL Paint and Sip dba Twisted Cork n Canvas to be located at 16108 S. Route 59, Suite 112-114.
Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, yes; Peck, yes; Racich,
yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
5) 12709 S. SHELLY LANE FENCE VARIANCE (ZBA CASE #1692-062915.V)
Trustee Lamb moved to adopt the findings of fact of the Zoning Board of Appeals as the findings
of fact of the Board of Trustees and, furthermore,to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an
ordinance granting approval of a variance to permit placement of a black vinyl-coated chain link
fence in the corner side yard at 12709 S. Shelly Lane.
There was some general discussion and consensus to have staff look into modifying the
ordinance.
Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, yes; Peck, yes; Racich,
yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
6) 14921 S. ROUTE 59
Trustee O'Rourke moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance rezoning 14921 S.
Route 59 from R-1 to Business Transition zoning. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll
call. Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, yes; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
No Report.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
No Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Mr. Ken Goska, Interim Building Supervisor,presented the Operations Report for July, 2015.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
No Report.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Trustee Peck moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3227, authorizing the sale of personal property.
Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, yes; Peck, yes; Racich,
yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Chief Konopek presented the Operations Report for July, 2015.
Chief Konopek reminded everyone of the weather radio sale.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Lamb moved to Executive Session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act under
Section 2 (c) (6)to discuss the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public
L body, not to reconvene. Second by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, yes;
Peck,yes; Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk