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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees
Held on August 22,2016
In the Boardroom
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Board Present: Mayor Collins, Trustee
Bonuchi, Trustee Lamb, Trustee O'Rourke, Trustee Peck, Trustee Racich, and Trustee Wojowski,.
Others present: Brian Murphy, Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Randy Jessen, Public
Improvements Superintendent; Scott Threewitt, Lead Engineer; Allen Persons, Public Works
Director; Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Ken Goska, Building Official; Traci Pleckham, Management
Services Director; and John Konopek, Chief of Police.. There were approximately 3 persons in the
audience.
Trustee Lamb moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop and
Executive Session held on August 8, 2016. Second by Trustee Peck. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0
opposed. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
No Comments.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Lamb suggested having a Joint Meeting with the Plan Commission.
Trustee O'Rourke inquired about potential repairs to Essington Road.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Comments.
WORKSHOP
#1 RIVERFRONT PARK POLICY
Mr. Jon Proulx stated that staff has prepared a draft usage policy for the Plainfield Riverfront Park.
The policy has been modeled after the Settlers' Park and Community Room policies. Mr. Proulx
reviewed the policy and highlighted three (3)primary modifications from the existing policies
including commercial use, service of alcoholic beverages, and fee structure.
There was some general discussion and suggestions regarding modifications to the policy including
clarifying what is included in renting the property, alcohol enforcement, security measures, and
hours.
Staff will continue working on the policy and also review with the legal department.
#2 DUPAGE RIVER STUDY RESULTS
Mr. Imad Samara, a representative from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, gave an update on the
progress of the DuPage River Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study. The study objectives
include reducing the risk of flood damages to structures and infrastructure, minimizing flood impacts
to critical facilities, and maximize use of nature based features. Mr. Samara reviewed the different
sub-committees including Hydrology & Hydraulics, Plan Formation, Data Collection, and
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Environmental/NEPA. Mr. Samara then reviewed the estimated study timeline. They will bring
future updates back to the Board.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
Trustee Lamb moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Peck. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk