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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 7, 2019
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, B.WOJOWSKI, M.BONUCHI, B.LAMB, C.LARSON,
L.NEWTON, AND E.O'ROURKE. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, VILLAGE
ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD,
ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR;
K.GOSKA, BUILDING OFFICIAL; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR;
AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF POLICE.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, all Trustees were present.
Mayor Collins led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were approximately 90 persons in the audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins:
• Administered the Oath of Office for Police Officers Silacz and Stillwell.
• Congratulated John Stratton who will be sworn in as Fire Chief on Tuesday.
Chief Konopek:
• Presented a Life Saving Award to Officer Lehmann. Chief Konopek pointed out that
Alexis House also received a Life Saving Award, and was unable to attend this evening's
meeting. Chief Konopek recognized multiple Plainfield Paramedics and firefighter-
paramedics and stated that they will be honored for at a ceremony in the Spring.
• Recognized outgoing Police Explorer Captain Sarah Smith.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Lamb stated that he found the life saving awards comforting and thanked everyone for their
efforts.
Trustee Bonuchi commented on the awards and congratulated John Stratton.
Trustee Wojowski wished the new police hires well in their career and congratulated John Stratton.
Trustee Larson commented on the new police hires, congratulated John Stratton, and congratulated
the families of the new police hires.
Trustee O'Rourke congratulated everyone and wished Sarah Smith well.
Trustee Newton thanked everyone for their efforts and congratulated John Stratton.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
No Comments.
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Meeting Minutes—January 7,2019
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BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Lamb moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Wojowski,
yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; Larson, yes; Newton, yes; O'Rourke, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Newton moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Approval of the Minutes of the Board Meeting held December 17, 2018.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for January 7, 2019.
c) Ordinance No. 3402, increasing the Class E Liquor Licenses to 12 for Beggar's Pizza
located at 16122 S. Route 59.
Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; Larson,
yes;Newton, yes; O'Rourke, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
3) FEMA FIRM MAPS (PC CASE #1824-101718.TA)
Trustee Newton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3403, granting approval of a text amendment to
Chapter 7, Article II, Division 9, Section 7-181, of the Municipal Code, regarding regulating
development in the special flood hazard areas. Second by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call.
Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; Larson, yes; Newton, yes; O'Rourke, yes. 6 yes, 0 no.
Motion carried.
4) PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH LANDMARK NOMINATION (HPC
CASE #1825- 111518.HPC)
Trustee Bonuchi moved to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting approval of
the property at 24022 W. Lockport Street, commonly known as the Plymouth Congregational
Church, as a Village of Plainfield Historic Landmark based on the criteria outlined in the staff report.
Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; Larson,
yes; Newton, yes; O'Rourke, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
5) 2019 IRISH PARADE
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the 2019 Irish Parade and associated road closures to be held on
Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Second by Trustee Lamb.
Trustee Newton suggested moving the parade to Saturday or later in the afternoon. Mr. Tom Ruane
was present in the audience to answer questions. There was some general further discussion. Mr.
Ruane stated that he would look into possibly changing the event next year. Mr. Ruane will also try to
contact Chase Bank to see if they would consider designating their parking lot for the church on that
Sunday. Chief Konopek stated that police would help the parishioners to Route 59 after church ends.
Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi,yes; Lamb, yes; Larson,yes; Newton,yes; O'Rourke, yes.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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6) 2019 RUN FOR THE BRAVE 5K
Trustee Newton moved to approve the 2019 Run for the Brave 5K and associated road closures to be
held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 7:30 a.m. Second by Trustee Bonuchi.
Trustee Lamb commented on the event being moved to Plainfield North. Ms. Judi Stapleton, Race
Coordinator, stated that there is more space at Plainfield North and that everyone has been very
accommodating. Ms. Stapleton commented that having the event at Settlers' Park there was nicer
scenery for the runners, and would like to come back if possible, but understands the lack of space and
parking at Settlers' Park.
Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; Larson, yes; Newton, yes; O'Rourke, yes.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
No Report.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
No Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
No Report.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
No Report.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
Trustee Lamb moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee O'Rourke. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The -I adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk