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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees
Held on November 13,2017
At the Plainfield Law Enforcement Center
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board Present: Mayor Collins, Trustee
O'Rourke, Trustee Wojowski (7:01 p.m.), Trustee Bonuchi (7:01 p.m.), Trustee Lamb, and Trustee
Larson. Board Absent: Trustee Newton. Others present: Brian Murphy, Administrator; Michelle
Gibas, Village Clerk; Derek Wold, Engineer; Allen Persons, Public Works Director; Randy Jessen,
Public Improvements Superintendent; Scott Threewittt, Lead Engineer; Jon Proulx, Planning
Director; Ken Goska, Building Official; Traci Pleckham, Management Services Director; and John
Konopek, Chief of Police. There were approximately 6 persons in the audience.
Trustee Lamb moved to approve the Minutes of the Special Committee of the Whole Workshop,
Special Meeting, and Committee of the Whole Workshop held on October 23, 2017. Second by
Trustee O'Rourke. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
No Comments.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
No Comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Comments.
WORKSHOP
1) ITEP GRANT APPLICATION
Mr. Persons stated the IDOT is currently accepting applications under the ITEP (Illinois
Transportation Enhancement Project)Program. Mr. Persons reviewed four potential projects
including Lockport Street —Route 59 to Miles Avenue; Main Street—Route 59 to Lockport Street;
DuPage River Trail, and Route 59 Lighting. There was some general discussion regarding the
projects identified. It was the consensus of the Board to proceed with applications for the projects
identified except for the DuPage River Trail. Staff will try to coordinate a joint application with the
Park District in the future. Mr. Persons pointed out that staff will bring forward a Resolution in
support for the projects at the next Village Board Meeting.
#2 2018-2019 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Police Chief Konopek gave a presentation regarding the proposed 2018-2019 Police Department
Budget. Chief Konopek reviewed the Mission Statement, Police Department Values, Organizational
Chart, population versus officers per resident, 5-year crime index, crime stats and trends, and officers
years of service and potential future retirements. Chief Konopek then reviewed the department
requests including two (2)police officers for the Patrol Division, and also reviewed PEMA. There
was some general discussion regarding the hiring of additional police officers. Administrator
Murphy stated that staff will move forward with hiring two (2) police officers in this upcoming
budget and will look at additional officers in future budgets.
Traci Pleckham then reviewed the General Fund Budget Summary for the Police Division.
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Mayor Collins read the reminders.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Lamb. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk