HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-29-2018 Special COW Miniutes Minutes of the Special Committee of the Whole Workshop "i 6/6204
of the President and the Board of Trustees
Held on October 29, 2018
In the Boardroom
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board Present: Mayor Collins, Trustee Bonuchi,
Trustee Lamb, Trustee Larson, Trustee Newton, Trustee O'Rourke, and Trustee Wojowski. Others
present: Brian Murphy, Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Allen Persons, Public Works
Director; Lonnie Spires, Building Inspector; Traci Pleckham, Management Services Director; and John
Konopek, Police Chief. There were approximately 7 persons in the audience.
Trustee Lamb moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on
October 22, 2018. Second by Trustee Newton. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
No Comments.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Lamb commented that Rib Fest has been discontinued and is looking for a new location.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Tom Ruane asked the Board to consider extending the yard waste pick-up dates.
WORKSHOP
1) RIVERFRONT FOUNDATION
Mr. Rob Epley and Mr. Eric Marsaglia presented the annual update for the Riverfront Foundation.
Mr. Epley highlighted the mission statement, Executive Board of Directors, Directors at Large, and
former Board members. Mr. Epley reviewed some of the Riverfront Foundation's projects including
the West Electric Park/DuPage River Trail Lighting; Natural Wild Flower Area; K-9 Memorial; K-9
Committee; Lockport Street Bridge Education Sign; Riverfront Parking; and a recap of property
investment. Mr. Marsaglia highlighted the financial update and future work.
The Village Board thanked the presenters and the volunteers for the Riverfront Foundation. To
volunteer or donate to the Riverfront Foundation, visit plainfeldriverfrontfoundation.org
2) 2019-2020 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Village staff gave a presentation highlighting the draft 2019-2020 Fiscal Year budget for the
Departments of Administration, Finance Legislative, Community Relations, Facilities Management,
Human Resources, IT, Planning, Economic Development, and Building. Staff reviewed the revenues
for the General Fund including State Revenues and property tax. Staff will investigate a diesel fuel
tax. There was some general discussion regarding the 2018 Tax Levy Rate. It was the general
consensus to keep the rate the same. Mrs. Pleckham then reviewed the proposed timeline for the
2018 tax levy.
Mayor Collins thanked the staff for the presentation and read the reminders.
Trustee Lamb moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
itgerg adjourned at •:13 p.m.
Apr
,r Air
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk