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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees
Held on December 10, 2018
In the Boardroom
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board Present: Mayor Collins, Trustee
Newton, Trustee O'Rourke, Trustee Wojowski, Trustee Bonuchi, Trustee Lamb, and Trustee Larson.
Others present: Brian Murphy, Administrator; Jim Harvey, Attorney; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk;
Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Allen Persons, Public Works Director; Lonnie Spires, Building
Inspector; Joan Meyers, Attorney; and John Konopek, Police Chief There was approximately 6
persons in the audience.
Trustee Lamb moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on
November 26, 2018. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion
carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins urged everyone to keep off the ice on the retention ponds.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Wojowski commented on the Shop with a Cop event. Chief Konopek stated that there are 40
kids this year.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Comments.
WORKSHOP
1) ROCKTOBER BEERFEST
Mr. John Berry, CEO, reviewed the 2018 Rocktober Beerfest event. Mr. Berry reviewed revenues
and expenses of the event. Mr. Berry stated that the event wasn't profitable and is still donating $500
to the Plainfield Riverfront Foundation. There was some general discussion regarding the event and
the possibility that it may not be able to be held at the PACE Park n Ride facility next year. Mr.
Berry stated that he will work with staff on planning a fest for 2019.
#2 REGULATION OF VAPOR/ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES
Village staff gave a presentation regarding the regulation of vapor/electronic cigarettes. Mr. Proulx
pointed out that stores that sell vapor/electronic cigarettes as a stand alone business are permitted by
special use. Vapor/electronic cigarettes ancillary to retail are permitted by right with a tobacco
license. Chief Konopek discussed enforcement and expressed concern regarding issues with vaping
in schools.
There was some general discussion regarding fines, increasing the age limit to buy vaping/electronic
cigarettes and products, and enforcement. It was the consensus of the Board to explore the legality of
changes to the tobacco ordinance and come back to the Board with suggestions at a future meeting.
On a motion from Trustee Lamb and second by Trustee Larson, the meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk