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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 21, 2015
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, B.LAMB, G.PECK, J.RACICH, B.WOJOWSKI, AND
M.BONUCHI. BOARD ABSENT: E.O'ROURKE. OTHERS PRESENT: T.PLECKHAM,
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE
CLERK; T.ORBON, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN,
PLANNING SUPERVISOR; K.GOSKA, BUILDING OFFICIAL; 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 O'Rourke was
absent; all other Trustees were present. Mayor Collins led the pledge to the flag. There were
approximately 8 persons in the audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins:
• Announced that Michael Garrigan was leaving the Village and presented him with a plaque
for his 15 years of service to the Village. The Trustees also thanked Mr. Garrigan for his
service.
• Trustee Racich moved to approve the Presidential Appointment of Michael Lucas to the
Historic Preservation Commission with the term expiring October 18, 2018. Second by
Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, absent; Peck, yes; Racich, yes;
Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
• Stated that Canadian National (CN)has relocated the hot box (safety sensor) that was causing
a number of Village train crossings to be blocked at the same time. The hot box has been
relocated from Renwick Road to near Division Street in Crest Hill. With this relocation, less
crossings in town will be impeded if the safety sensor is triggered. Renwick Road will
continue to be impacted by stalled trains; however,the train crossings on state routes should
see fewer issues.
• Thanked the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce for the donations to various
organizations from their 5K Run.
• Thanked the residents that brought toys to the Village for Toys For Tots.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Peck thanked CN for moving the hot box and alleviating a huge safety concern for the
Village.
Trustee Racich stated that he attended a Chamber of Commerce function last Wednesday and thanked
all of the volunteers.
Trustee Bonuchi thanked all of the PEMA volunteers, especially Alex Bromberek, who has
volunteered the most hours.
Trustee Lamb also commented on the volunteer hours of PEMA and noted that Mr. Alex Bromberek
volunteered 642 hours between Nov. 1st, 2014 and Oct. 31st, 2015.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 —5 Minutes)
Mr. Michael Bortel, Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission, as well as several other
members and ex-members of the Commission presented a plaque to Michael Garrigan and thanked
him for his service.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Lamb moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes;
O'Rourke, absent; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.
Motion carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Lamb moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Minutes of the Board Meeting and Executive Session held on December 7, 2015.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for December 21, 2015.
c) Cash& Investments, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for November, 2015.
Second by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, absent; Peck, yes; Racich, yes;
Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
3) CMN-RUS,INC. (METRONET) PUBLIC HEARING
Trustee Bonuchi moved to open a Public Hearing regarding a non-exclusive franchise agreement to
provide video services in the Village of Plainfield. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Voice Vote. All in
favor, 0 Opposed.
Trustee Lamb moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3248, approving a non-exclusive franchise agreement
with CMN-RUS, Inc. pursuant to Section 4-242 of the Plainfield Cable Television Franchise
Ordinance. Second by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, absent; Peck, yes;
Racich, yes; Wojowski,yes; Bonuchi, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Peck moved to approve a tower and ground license agreement with CMN-RUS, Inc. to install
equipment and related structures. Second by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; O'Rourke,
absent; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
4) ROUTE 30 TIF CHANGE ORDER
Trustee Lamb moved to approve a$9,000.00 change order to the SB Friedman agreement with the
Village of Plainfield for the Route 30 Tax Increment Finance District(TIF). Second by Trustee
Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, absent; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes;
Bonuchi, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
No Report.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
No Report.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Lamb moved to adopt Resolution No 1722, whereby the Village agrees to restore existing
public improvements within State owned ROW in the event the Village completes a repair to our
public utilities or disturbs State owned ROW while maintaining sidewalk, landscaping, etc. Second
by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, absent; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Wojowski,
yes; Bonuchi, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Lamb moved to approve payment to Baish Excavating, Inc. in the amount of$6,188.00 for
the emergency repair of the Route 30 water main. Second by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call. Lamb,
yes; O'Rourke, absent; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.
Motion carried.
Trustee Lamb moved to waive the bidding and approve the purchase of(153) GE-ERS2 LED light
fixtures from ERM Sales per the attached quote for a cost not to exceed $50,031.00. Second by
Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, absent; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Wojowski,
yes; Bonuchi, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Chief Konopek presented the Operations Report for November, 2015.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Trustee Lamb moved to release the Executive Session Minutes of April 13, 2015 (personnel) and
April 20, 2015 (personnel) and to keep the remaining Minutes confidential. Second by Trustee
Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, absent; Peck, yes; Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes;
Bonuchi, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Mayor Collins read the reminders and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Trustee Lamb moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Peck. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 Opposed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
PUBLIC HEARING
DECEMBER 21, 2015
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, B.LAMB, G.PECK, J.RACICH, B.WOJOWSKI, AND
M.BONUCHI. BOARD ABSENT: E.O'ROURKE. OTHERS PRESENT: T.PLECKHAM,
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE
CLERK; T.ORBON, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; M.GARRIGAN,
PLANNING SUPERVISOR; K.GOSKA, BUILDING OFFICIAL; J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF
POLICE.
CMN-RUS, INC. (METRONET) PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:22 P.M. Present roll call stands.
Mr. John Campbell, Vice President and General Counsel, was present in the audience and answered
the following questions from attorney,Jim Harvey:
1. What is the public need for an additional video franchise? Mr. Campbell responded that the
Village will benefit in two ways, robust competition and world class fiber optic infrastructure.
2. Do the existing rights of way have enough capacity to accommodate Metronet's proposed
network? Mr. Campbell responded, yes.
3. What is the potential for disruption to existing users of the rights of way as a result of
Metronet's project? Mr. Campbell responded that Metronet will follow all state, local, and
dig laws and will also meet regularly with the Public Works Department for construction in
the right-of-way.
4. What will be the long term economic impact on the community of granting Metronet a video
franchise? Mr. Campbell responded that long term impact will be positive and the cutting
edge fiber optic infrastructure will make a great economic tool.
There were no public comments.
Trustee Lamb moved to adjourn the Public Hearing and return to the regular business meeting.
Seconded by Trustee Racich. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 Opposed.
T - ee,'ng adjourned at 7:28,p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk