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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
JULY 1, 2019
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: L. NEWTON, B.WOJOWSKI, H.BENTON, M.BONUCHI, K.CALKINS,
AND, C.LARSON. BOARD ABSENT: M.COLLINS. 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; L.SPIRES, BUILDING INSPECTOR; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR; AND K.RUGGLES, POLICE COMMANDER.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
Trustee Bonuchi called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken,all Trustees were present.
Mayor Collins was absent. Trustee Bonuchi led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were approximately
20 persons in the audience.
Trustee Larson moved to appoint Trustee Bonuchi as this evening's chair. Second by Trustee
Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins,yes;
Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Trustee Bonuchi moved to appoint Steve Schindlbeck to the Fire & Police Commission for a three (3)
year term expiring April 30, 2022. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes;
Wojowski, yes; Benton,yes; Bonuchi,yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Village Clerk Gibas administered the Oath of Office to Steve Schindlbeck.
Trustee Bonuchi expressed condolences to the Manning family on the passing of former Trustee
Walter Manning. Mr. Manning served on the Plan Commission from 1993-2005 and served as a
Trustee from 2005-2009.
Trustee Bonuchi warned everyone to beware of telephone scams.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Benton commented about the Illinois Distracted Driver Law that went into effect today.
Trustee Calkins thanked Steve Gruben, long-time owner of Uptown Tap, and wished him luck.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
No Comments.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Larson moved to amend the Agenda to remove Item #8 Rocktober Beerfest at the request of
the applicant. Second by Trustee Newton. Vote by roll call. Newton,yes; Wojowski,yes;Benton,yes;
Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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Trustee Larson moved to approve the Amended Agenda. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll
call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no.
Motion carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Approval of the Minutes of the Board Meeting held June 17, 2019.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for July 1, 2019.
c) Master Pole Attachment Agreement with Chicago SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a
Verizon Wireless, an Illinois limited partnership.
Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi,
yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
3) 23855 W. ANDREW RD / 12249 S. RHEA DR. (PC CASE #1828-021119.AA/REZ)
Trustee Larson moved to open the continued Public Hearing regarding the annexation agreement for
the properties commonly known as 23855 W. Andrew Road (PIN 07-01-27-108-002-0000) and
12249 S. Rhea Drive (PIN 07-01-27-108-001-0000). Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in
favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
Trustee Larson moved to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular business meeting. Second
by Trustee Newton. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes;
Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
4) 12191 S. RHEA DR. (PC CASE #1829-021419.AA/REZ)
Trustee Newton moved to open the continued Public Hearing regarding the annexation agreement for
the property commonly known as 12191 S. Rhea Drive (PIN 07-01-27-101-026-0000). Second by
Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
Trustee Larson moved to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular business meeting. Second
by Trustee Newton. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes;
Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Mr. Jon Proulx noted that no action is being taken on Items#3 and #4. If the applicants wish to move
forward, staff will re-publish for new public hearings.
5) WILLOW TREE FARM (PC CASE #1827-010219.AA/SU/PP)
Trustee Wojowski moved to continue the Public Hearing regarding the annexation agreement for the
property commonly known as Willow Tree Farm at the southeast corner of Illinois Route 126 and
Drauden Road to the July 15, 2019 meeting of the Board of Trustees. Second by Trustee Larson.
Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
6) LANSDOWNE (F/K/A BRUMMEL) ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
(PC CASE #1840-052319.AAA)
Trustee Newton moved to open the continued Public Hearing regarding a proposed annexation
agreement amendment for the project commonly known as Lansdowne located north of 127th Street
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and west of Book Road. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion
carried.
There was some general discussion regarding four-lane roadways.
Trustee Newton moved to direct the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinances granting
approval of the first amendment to the annexation agreement for the property commonly known as
Lansdowne (f/k/a Brummel). Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski,
yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Newton moved to authorize the Village President to execute the proposed stormwater
management control easement agreement between Mary K. Kelley, Riverstone Plainfield LLC, and
McHale Enterprises, L.P. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes;
Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
7) ESSINGTON SPORTS CLUB ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (PC
CASE #1841-052819.AAA)
Trustee Larson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3418, granting approval of the proposed second
amendment to the annexation agreement with the Essington Sports Group, Ltd. Second by Trustee
Newton. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski,yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins,yes;
Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
8) ROCKTOBER BEERFEST—REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
9) CITY OF JOLIET INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING
BOULEVARD PARCEL
Trustee Larson moved to authorize the Village President to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement
between the Village of Plainfield and the City of Joliet Providing Public Improvement Cost Sharing,
Roadway Maintenance, Mutual Aid, Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Service, regarding the parcel
known as the Boulevard project at the northwest corner of the interchange of Interstate 55 and U.S.
Route 30. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes;
Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, 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
Trustee Newton moved to accept the 2018-2019 Annual Report of the Plan Commission and Zoning
Board of Appeals. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Newton,yes; Wojowski, yes;
Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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Trustee Larson moved to re-approve the Chatham Square Phase 6 Final Plat of Subdivision, subject
to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Newton. Vote by roll call. Newton,
yes; Wojowski, no; Benton, no; Bonuchi,yes; Calkins, no; Larson, yes. 3 yes, 3 no. Motion failed.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Larson moved to approve the bid and authorize the Village President to sign the contract for
the Meadow Lane Traffic Signal to the low bidder, Home Town Electric, Inc. in the amount not to
exceed $369,999.10. Second by Trustee Newton. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes;
Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, no; Larson, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
No Report.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
Trustee Bonuchi read the reminders.
Trustee Larson moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Benton. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
PUBLIC HEARING
JULY 1, 2019
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: L. NEWTON, B.WOJOWSKI, H.BENTON, M.BONUCHI, K.CALKINS,
AND, C.LARSON. BOARD ABSENT: M.COLLINS. 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; L.SPIRES, BUILDING INSPECTOR; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR; AND K.RUGGLES, POLICE COMMANDER.
LANSDOWNE (F/K/A BRUMMEL) ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (PC
CASE #1840-052319.AAA)
Trustee Bonuchi called the meeting to order at 7:14 p.m. Present roll call stands.
Mr. Jon Proulx stated that the applicant is proposing an amendment to the annexation agreement to
formalize and approve plans for expanded roadway improvements to 127th Street that have been
negotiated with the Riverstone Development to the south, the adjacent property owner, and Village
staff. Staff recommends approval of the proposed annexation agreement amendment and the
stormwater management easement.
Brooke Hopkins stated that her home backs up to 143rd Street and expressed some concern regarding
construction traffic and dump trucks using 143rd Street and commented about the proposed traffic signal
and funding.
Trustee Newton moved to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular business meeting.
Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Newton,yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton,yes; Bonuchi,yes;
Calkins,yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk