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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, J.RACICH, B.WOJOWSKI, B.LAMB, AND E.O'ROURKE.
BOARD ABSENT: G.PECK. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR;
J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; S.AMANN, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS,
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR; T.PLECKHAM,
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; K.GOSKA, BUILDING OFFICIAL; AND A.NOVAK,
POLICE COMMANDER.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL,PLEDGE
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, Trustee Peck was absent,
all other Trustees were present. Mayor Collins led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were
approximately 40 persons in the audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins:
• Commented on the upgraded sound system in the Boardroom.
• Commented on his trip to Washington, D.C. and the progress of the FASTLANE and TIGER
grants.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Wojowski addressed the students in the audience and encouraged everyone to vote.
Trustee O'Rourke:
• Thanked Veterans.
• Commented on the Plainfield Park District Referendum.
• Requested an update on the 127th Street Project. Mr. Persons reported that there was a delay
pertaining to cable relocation, but work resumed today and the project should be back on
schedule.
• Requested on update on the Quiet Zone. Mr. Persons stated that data has been collected and
the Caton Farm application has been submitted. There is a meeting scheduled in December to
discuss the remaining applications.
Trustee Lamb commented on the sound system.
Trustee Bonuchi thanked the veterans and encouraged everyone to vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 —5 Minutes)
Kathy Crawford, Grande Park, expressed concern regarding the replacement of trees.
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BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Racich,
yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, yes; Peck, absent. 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 held on October 17, 2016.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for November 7, 2016.
Second by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes;
O'Rourke, yes; Peck, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
3) ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS (PC CASE#1702-082615.TA)
Trustee Lamb moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3281, granting approval of the Zoning Code text
amendments. Second by Trustee Racich.
Trustee O'Rourke questioned the changes. Mr. Proulx pointed out that there were no changes made
other than what was previously discussed with the Village Board.
Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, yes; Peck,
absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
4) VACATION OF MASSEY AVENUE (PC CASE # 1740-100416.VAC)
Trustee Lamb moved to open a public hearing regarding the requested vacation of Massey Avenue
north of Robert Avenue. Second by Trustee Racich. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion
carried.
Trustee Lamb moved to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting approval of the
vacation of Massey Avenue north of Robert Avenue. Second by Trustee Racich. Vote by roll call.
Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, yes; Peck, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1
absent. Motion carried.
5) 14858 S FLANDERS LANE (ZBA CASE # 1739-093016.V)
Trustee Bonuchi 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 a patio to encroach into the side yard setback of
the property commonly known as 14858 S Flanders Lane. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by
roll call. Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, yes; Peck, absent. 5 yes,
0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
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6) VISTA POINT (PC Case# 1723-042616.CP/AAA/MC)
Trustee Lamb moved to open a public hearing regarding the proposed amendment to the annexation
agreement. Second by Trustee O'Rourke. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
Trustee Lamb moved to direct the Village Attorney to prepare ordinances granting approval of the
requested amendment to the annexation agreement and special use for planned development, subject
to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee O'Rourke. Vote by roll call. Racich,
yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, yes; Peck, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.
Motion carried.
7) RICK HACKEY STATE FARM FACADE GRANT (Case# 1726-052516.FA)
Trustee O'Rourke moved to approve a façade grant as identified in the staff report for eligible rear
façade improvements completed for the property at 24048 W Lockport Street with the removal of the
dumpster costs. Second by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi,
yes; Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, yes; Peck, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
8) PLAINFIELD SMALL BUSINESS PARK(PC Case# 1741-101416.MC)
Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt the findings of fact of the Plan Commission as the findings of fact
of the Board of Trustees, and furthermore, seeking Board consideration of a motion to adopt
Ordinance No. 3282, granting approval of the requested major change to the planned development for
the Plainfield Small Business Park to include liquor store and convenience store as permitted uses in
the planned development. Second by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes;
Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, yes; Peck, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Lamb moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3283, increasing the Class "C" Liquor Licenses from
five (5)to six (6) for a package liquor store to be located at 13717 S Route 30, Unit 113A. Second by
Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes;
O'Rourke, yes; Peck, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
No Report.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
Trustee Lamb moved to authorize the Village Administrator to approve a contract with the lowest
cost electricity provider for Village facilities for a period of up to 48 months. Second by Trustee
O'Rourke. Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, yes;
Peck, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
No Report.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Trustee Lamb moved to re-approve the final plat of subdivision of the Benson Resubdivision at the
southwest corner of Route 126 and Drauden Road, subject to the stipulations in the staff report.
Second by Trustee O'Rourke. Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb,
yes; O'Rourke, yes; Peck, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
No Report.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Trustee Racich moved to approve a 2-year contract with Mechanical Incorporated in the amount of
$8,420.36 per year. Second by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Racich, yes; Wojowski, yes;
Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; O'Rourke, yes; Peck, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
Trustee Lamb moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Racich. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
Village of Plainfield
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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
PUBLIC HEARING
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, J.RACICH, B.WOJOWSKI, B.LAMB, AND E.O'ROURKE.
BOARD ABSENT: G.PECK. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR;
J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; S.AMANN, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS,
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR; T.PLECKHAM,
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; K.GOSKA, BUILDING OFFICIAL; AND A.NOVAK,
POLICE COMMANDER.
VACATION OF MASSEY AVENUE (PC CASE#1740-100416.VAC)
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. Present roll call stands.
Mr. Jon Proulx stated that the applicant is requesting the vacation of the public right-of-way of
Massey Avenue north of Robert Avenue. Plainfield Township owns the cemetery land located
immediately to the north and east of Massey Avenue and is seeking to acquire a portion of the
vacated street. Massey Avenue was platted as a public street, but a street was never constructed and
it remains undeveloped land.
There were no public comments.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular business meeting.
Second by Trustee Racich. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
Village of Plainfield
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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
PUBLIC HEARING
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, J.RACICH, B.WOJOWSKI, B.LAMB, AND E.O'ROURKE.
BOARD ABSENT: G.PECK. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR;
J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; S.AMANN, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS,
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR; T.PLECKHAM,
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; K.GOSKA, BUILDING OFFICIAL; AND A.NOVAK,
POLICE COMMANDER.
VISTA POINTE (PC CASE #1723-0426.16.CP/AAA/MC)
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:27 p.m. Present roll call stands.
Mr. Proulx stated that the applicant is requesting approval of a major change to the existing planned
development, as well as an amendment to the annexation agreement to re-entitle the project known as
Vista Pointe. The re-entitlement reflects the conversion of a school site and clubhouse to residential
uses, as well as adjustments in the size of the planned commercial node and land plan modifications
to reflect current housing market trends. Mr. Proulx pointed out that this was previously before the
Board and changes suggested by the Board as well as the Plan Commission have been incorporated
including reconfiguring the north townhome pod, reducing the number of proposed 6,000 square foot,
single family detached lots, and re-introducing a limited number of duplex lots.
There were no public comments.
Trustee Lamb moved to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular business meeting. Second
by Trustee O'Rourke. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk