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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees
Held on June 26, 2017
At Village Hall
Trustee Bonuchi called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Board Present: Trustee Newton, Trustee
O'Rourke, Trustee Wojowski, Trustee Bonuchi, Trustee Lamb, Trustee Larson. Board absent:
Mayor Collins. Others present: Brian Murphy, Administrator; Doug Kissel, Wastewater
Superintendent; Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Traci Pleckham, Management Services Director; and
Kevin Greco, Police Commander. There were approximately 6 persons in the audience.
Trustee Lamb moved to approve the Minutes of the Joint Historic Preservation Commission and
Committee of the Whole Workshop held on May 22, 2017. Second by Trustee O'Rourke. Vote by
roll call. Newton, yes; O'Rourke, yes; Wojowski,yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0
no. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
No Comments.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Lamb asked staff to look at shopping centers to ensure that the landscaping is not obstructing
the point of view and also suggested not mandating landscaping, trees are fine, at the entrances/exits
of shopping centers.
Trustee O'Rourke inquired about the plan for the Ridge Road property. Administrator Murphy stated
that the attorney is working on recording the necessary documents and that he will follow up with the
attorney.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
WORKSHOP
1) C.W. AVERY YMCA PRESENTATION
Mr. Jim Watts, President and CEO of the Joliet Area YMCA, and other representatives gave a
presentation highlighting plans for near-term improvements and long-term improvements to the
C.W. Avery YMCA including walking paths, storm shelter, storage areas, washrooms, splash pad
area, additional multi-purpose rooms, gym addition, parking lot expansion , and fitness and Presence
Health addition. Director Proulx pointed out that staff is working with the YMCA on the parking lot
expansion.
Trustee Bonuchi thanked the YMCA representatives and read the reminders.
Trustee Lamb moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee O'Rourke. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
Tmmi'p'g adjourned a, :25 p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk