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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees
Held on May 13, 2019
In the Boardroom
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board Present: Mayor Collins, Trustee
Benton, Trustee Bonuchi, Trustee Calkins, Trustee Larson, Trustee Newton, and Trustee Wojowski.
Others present: Brian Murphy, Administrator; Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Allen Persons, Public
Works Director; Ken Goska, Building Official; and John Konopek, Chief of Police. There were
approximately 35 persons in the audience.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Minutes of Committee of the Whole Workshop held on
April 22, 2019. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins proclaimed May 2019 as Historic Preservation Month.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Bonuchi informed everyone of the high school graduations this weekend and encouraged
everyone to plan accordingly for the traffic.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Comments.
WORKSHOP
1) HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Mr. Jon Proulx, Planning Director, introduced the members of the Historic Preservation Commission.
Mr. Michael Bortel, Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission gave a presentation
highlighting the current project at 15233 S. Joliet Street. Mr. Bortel then reviewed the properties
designated as historic properties. Mr. Bortel highlighted the Downtown Plainfield Historic District
and the National Register Designation for downtown, and the East Side Historic District.
Mr. Bortel presented the 2019 Historic Preservation Awards:
- 2019 Rehabilitation of the Year—23837 W. Ottawa Street.
- 2019 Architectural Details—24136 W. Lockport Street.
- 2019 Architectural Compatibility—24210 W. Lockport Street.
- 2019 Streetscape of the Year—Downtown Planters, Village of Plainfield.
Mr. Bortel presented plaques for the newly designated landmarks at Plymouth Congregational
Church and 14930 S. Illinois Street.
Mr. Bortel reviewed coming attractions including 15134 S. Fox River Street; 241236 W. Chicago
Street; 15135 S. Des Plaines Street; and, 15124 S. Route 59.
Mayor Collins thanked the Historic Preservation for the presentation and read the reminders.
On a motion from Trustee Bonuchi and second by Trustee Larson, the meeting adjourned at
7:51 •.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk