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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees
Held on February 12,2018
In the Boardroom
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. Board Present, Trustee Newton, Trustee
O'Rourke, Trustee Wojowski, Trustee Lamb, and Trustee Larson. Trustee Bonuchi was absent.
Others present: Brian Murphy, Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Scott Threewitt, Lead
Engineer; Randy Jessen, Public Improvements Superintendent; 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 was approximately 1 person in the
audience.
Trustee Lamb moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop and
Executive Session held on January 22, 2018. Second by Trustee O'Rourke. Voice Vote. All in
favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins thanked Public Works and the subcontractors for their efforts with snow removal after
the recent storm.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Wojowski stated that he received positive comments regarding snowplowing.
Trustee Lamb referenced an article in the Herald News regarding spending per capita and pointed out
that Plainfield is very efficient.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Comments.
WORKSHOP
1) 2018-2019 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Village staff gave a presentation regarding the draft 2018-2019 Capital Improvements Budget.
Village staff reviewed the proposed 2018 Street Improvement Program and pathways.
There was a lengthy discussion regarding pathways as well as the street improvement program. The
Board discussed a proposal from Patrick Engineering regardin . Phase 1 and Phase 2 to design
pedestrian improvements at two locations, Van Dyke and 143` Street/Route 30 and 127th Street and
Route 30. It was the general consensus to proceed with Patrick Engineering for the Van Dyke and
143rd Street/Route 30 project and push back the 127th Street and Route 30 project. It was also the
consensus of the Board to bring in a consultant to review future pathway improvements. There was
some further general discussion regarding the funding of the Street Improvement Project as well as
the timing of the bidding process for roadway work. It was the consensus of the Board to bring an
ordinance regarding municipal fuel tax to the next Village Board meeting and to wait until final
action on the ordinance is taken to procced with the bidding process.
Staff continued with the presentation highlighting roadway projects; Engineering Designs, Bridges
and Structures, ITEP/Grant opportunities, and vehicle conditions. Mrs. Pleckham then reviewed the
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draft 2018-2019 Capital Improvements Fund Summary, draft 2018-2019 Motor Fuel Tax Fund, and
the draft 2018-2019 Tax Increment Financing Fund.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
Trustee Lamb moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee O'Rourke. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0
opposed. Motion carried.
• - ting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk