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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees
Held on December 12, 2016
In the Boardroom
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 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; Jim Harvey, Attorney; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk;
Allen Persons, Public Works Director; Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Traci Pleckham, Management
Services Director; and John Konopek, Chief of Police. There were approximately 10 persons in the
audience.
Trustee Lamb moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on
November 28, 2016. Second by Trustee Peck. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins announced that Route 30 is now open in both directions and 127th Street has been
reopened.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Lamb commented that he had seen on the television news that a Plainfield residence was
acknowledged for the holiday lights.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Comments.
WORKSHOP
#1 VILLAGE SIGNAGE AND LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS
Ms. Michelle Kelly, Upland Design, reviewed some signage and landscape options that resulted from
a series of focus group meetings. Ms. Kelly reviewed Gateway and Entry signs. Ms. Kelly suggested
Gateway signs to be located at Route 59 and Route 126 and Route 30 and Renwick. Ms. Kelly
suggested eight(8) different locations that entry signs could be located. Ms. Kelly stated that the
expectancy of the sign is approximately 20 years before it will begin to rust.
There was some general discussion regarding the presentation. Trustee Lamb suggested including
the signage and landscape enhancements in the Strategic Plan and making sure money was budgeted
for maintenance as well. Trustee Peck suggested looking at solar lighting options.
Mayor Collins thanked Ms. Kelly for the presentation and thanked the focus group for all of their
hard work.
#2 2017-2018 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Mr. Allen Persons, Public Works Director, gave an update of the 2016-2017 Capital and ROW
Maintenance Budget information. Mr. Persons pointed out that the Capital and ROW Maintenance
projects and programs are updated yearly with input from the Elected Officials and the citizens of
Plainfield. The Village's adopted Transportation Plan and Strategic Plan provide the basis for future
projects and programs while allowing for updates as necessary.
Mr. Lou Haussmann, Baxter and Woodman, gave an update regarding traffic signals, timing of
signals, and interconnection of signals. Trustee Bonuchi expressed concern with the traffic signal at
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the intersection of Plainfield Naperville Road and Route 59. Mr. Haussmann stated that he would
contact IDOT.
Mr. Persons reviewed the five year plan including current and ongoing projects, High to Mid priority
projects, and annual maintenance type programs. Mr. Persons also reviewed the Village of Plainfield
Transportation Plan High Priority Projects and Moderate Priority Projects. Mr. Persons then
reviewed the Transportation, Traffic & Infrastructure Action Items from the Village of Plainfield
Strategic Plan 2021.
There was some general discussion regarding some of the projects. Mr. Persons pointed out that
additional details regarding the Village's Capital Improvement Plan will be discussed at a future
Committee of the Whole Workshop.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
Trustee Lamb moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Racich. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
2 The 'o g adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk