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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees
Held on March 11, 2019
In the Boardroom
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board Present: Mayor Collins, Trustee Lamb,
Trustee Larson, Trustee Newton, and Trustee O'Rourke. Board Absent: Trustee Wojowski and
Trustee Bonuchi. Others present: Brian Murphy, Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Jon
Proulx, Planning Director; Allen Persons, Public Works Director; Lonnie Spires, Building Inspector;
Traci Pleckham, Management Services Director; and John Konopek, Police Chief. There were
approximately 8 persons in the audience.
Trustee Lamb moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on
February 25, 2019. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins commented on the St. Baldrick's Fundraising Event that was held at the American
Legion.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Larson thanked the organizers of the Irish Parade.
Trustee Lamb:
• Commented on the St. Baldrick's Fundraising Event held in Bolingbrook.
• Asked the staff to take a look at landscaping in parking lots that block the line of sight.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Comments.
WORKSHOP
1) BALLARD FARM CONCEPT PLAN (PC CASE #1791-042718.CP)
Mr. Jon Proulx stated that the applicant is seeking feedback on a concept plan for a residential
development located on approximately 31 acres at the northeast corner of 127th Street and Heggs
Road.
Representatives from 127 Plainfield, LLC gave a presentation regarding the proposed concept plan.
The plan includes 71 single-family homes and 41 townhomes. The minimum lot size is 8,100 square
feet and the maximum lot size is 17,162 square feet with the average lot size of 9,531 square feet.
Representatives reviewed best practices for healthy homes, architectural design, integrated
townhomes, outdoor amenities, natural landscape, and community gardens.
Trustee Lamb expressed concern regarding the lack of parking at the dog park and the density being
higher than surrounding areas. Trustee Lamb suggested the development look more attractive from
127th Street. Trustee Larson expressed concern regarding the target market,price point, and sales.
Trustee O'Rourke expressed concern with the requested variances, and suggested incorporating
additional parking around the townhomes. Mayor Collins expressed concern regarding the requested
variances, lots 24 and 25, and suggested meandering the roadway and include an access stub to the
north. Trustee Newton expressed concern regarding the open space and trails as being private.
Staff will continue working with the applicant.
Village of Plainfield
Meeting Minutes—March 11, 2019
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#2) 2019-2020 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Mrs. Traci Pleckham reviewed the overall 2019-2020 Draft Fiscal Year Budget. Mrs. Pleckham
reviewed some changes that were made to the General Fund, Water & Sewer Fund, and Capital
Improvements Fund since last reviewed by the Village Board. Mrs. Pleckham stated that a notice for
Public Hearing will be published and scheduled for the April 15, 2019 Village Board Meeting with
possible formal consideration as well.
Administrator Murphy thanked the Board for their participation and input throughout the entire
budget process.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
On a motion from Trustee Lamb and second by Trustee O'Rourke, the meeting adjourned at
7:43 p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk