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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
JULY 18, 2016
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, J.RACICH, B.WOJOWSKI, M.BONUCHI, B.LAMB, AND
G.PECK. 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; J.PROULX,
PLANNING DIRECTOR; K.GOSKA, BUILDING OFFICIAL; 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 of Allegiance. There were approximately 10 persons in the audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the Presidential Appointments of Brian Minnis with the term to
expire on April 30, 2019, and Brandon Womack with the term to expire on April 30, 2018, to the
Plan Commission. Second by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi,
yes; Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, absent; Peck, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Mayor Collins:
• Proclaimed July 30, 2016 as Boy Scout Troop 19 day.
• Requested a moment of silence for the officers of Baton Rouge.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Peck commented about the tragedy in Nice, France and pointed out how lives can be taken
without guns.
Trustee Bonuchi:
• Thanked everyone involved with Plainfield Fest.
• Asked staff for an update on the Fox River property. Mr. Goska responded that the owner
picked up a building permit today.
Trustee Wojowski:
• Commented on the recent tragedies in France, Baton Rouge, and Dallas.
• Thanked everyone involved with Plainfield Fest and noted that it may be outgrowing its
current location.
Trustee Lamb complimented the Mayor Collins and the selection committee regarding the selection
of the Plan Commissioners.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 —5 Minutes)
Panorea Bakutis, Robert Morris University, announced scholarship offers for Village residents.
Mr. Ben Marshall, Kensington Drive resident, expressed concern regarding comments made by
Trustee Racich regarding gun control.
Mr. Frank Wiltse, Newkirk Drive resident, expressed some concerns regarding safety in his
neighborhood.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Lamb moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Peck. Vote by roll call. Racich,
yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, absent; Peck, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.
Motion carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Minutes of the Board Meeting held on June 20, 2016.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for July 18, 2016.
c) Cash & Investments, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for June, 2016.
d) Approval of the Cyber Liability Policy through BCS Insurance in the amount of$5,567.00
and to include the policy as part of SWARM's annual insurance renewal.
Second by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes;
O'Rourke, absent; Peck, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Racich left the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
3) 14125 S. VAN DYKE ROAD (PC CASE# 1727-061716.REZ/SU/PP/FP)
Trustee Bonuchi moved to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting approval of a
map amendment(re-zoning) of the property commonly known as 14125 S. Van Dyke Road, from I-1
to R-1. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Racich, absent; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi,
yes; Lamb, no; O'Rourke, absent; Peck, yes. 3 yes, 1 no, 2 absent. 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 presented the Operations Report for June, 2016.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Lamb moved to reject all the bids received for the 127th Street and 248th Avenue Shared-Use
Path Improvements, review the project, and re-bid at the earliest convenience. Second by Trustee
Peck. Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, absent;
Peck, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Lamb moved to approve a one year contract with USALCO, the low bidder, to supply Alum
to the Wastewater Treatment Facility. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Racich, yes;
Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, absent; Peck, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion
carried.
Trustee Lamb moved to authorize the purchase of two Exmark commercial lawn mowers from Turf
Team, Inc., the supplier providing the lowest proposal, at a total cost of$23,038.00. Second by
Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes;
O'Rourke, absent; Peck, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Director Persons pointed out that the topics for the next Committee of the Whole Workshop include
Downtown Parking and IMS Pavement Condition.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Chief Konopek presented the PEMA Report for May, 2016
Chief Konopek thanked the residents for the outpouring of support for the Police Department.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
Trustee Lamb moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Peck. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The u- '. . adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk