HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-05-2019 Village Board Minutes a 'C4t 9'//(0 / /
VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 5, 2019
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: H.BENTON, M.BONUCHI, K.CALKINS, C.LARSON, AND L.NEWTON.
BOARD ABSENT: M.COLLINS AND B. WOJOWSKI. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY,
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK;
D.WOLD, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.MELROSE, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER; J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR; L.SPIRES, BUILDING
OFFICIAL; AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF POLICE.
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.
Trustee Bonuchi led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were approximately 8 persons in the audience.
Trustee Larson moved to appoint Trustee Bonuchi as this evening's Chair. Second by Trustee
Newton. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi,yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes; Newton, yes;
Wojowski, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
No Comments.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Benton warned everyone to beware of scams. Never pay with gift cards. Solicitors should be
permitted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
No Comments.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Larson moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Newton. Vote by roll call. Benton,
yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes; Newton, yes; Wojowski, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.
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 July 15, 2019.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for August 5, 2019.
c) Ordinance No. 3421, increasing the Class "F" Liquor Licenses to 22 for Ravea, LLC
dba Revolucion Taco-Bar to be located at 15732 S. Route 59.
d) Ordinance No. 3422, authorizing the disposal of surplus property.
Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes;
Newton, yes; Wojowski, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Village of Plainfield
Meeting Minutes—August 5,2019
Page 2
3) THE BOULEVARD COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT (PC CASE 1837-
042519.SU.AA.FP)
Trustee Newton moved to open a Public Hearing regarding the Boulevard Annexation Agreement
amendment for the property located at the northwest corner of Interstate 55 and U.S. Route 30.
Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
Trustee Larson moved to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance for an amendment to the
Boulevard Annexation Agreement(Ordinance #2713). Second by Trustee Newton. Vote by roll call.
Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes;Newton, yes; Wojowski, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1
absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Newton moved to adopt the findings of fact of the Plan Commission as the findings of fact of
the Board of Trustees and, furthermore, direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting
approval of the proposed planned development for the Boulevard project at the northwest corner of
Interstate 55 & U.S. Route 30, subject to the stipulations in the staff report. Second by Trustee
Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson,yes; Newton,yes;
Wojowski, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
4) 22525 W. LOCKPORT STREET (WILL COUNTY CASE)
Trustee Newton moved to file a letter of no objection to a requested Special Use from Will County to
permit an 11-square foot illuminated vinyl sign and a 25-square foot LED message sign at 22525 W.
Lockport Street in unincorporated Will County. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call.
Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes;Newton, yes; Wojowski, absent.
5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
5) 2019 HOMECOMING PARADE
Trustee Larson moved to approve the 2019 Homecoming Parade and associated road closures to be
held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by
roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes; Newton, yes; Wojowski, absent.
5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
6) 2019 ROCKTOBER BEERFEST
Trustee Newton moved to approve the 2019 Rocktober Beerfest to be held on September 20-22, 2019
at Gregory B. Bott Park. Second by Trustee Benton.
Mr. John Barry, CEO/President of Star Events, stated that Star Events has an agreement with the
Plainfield Park District to be held the event in the parking lot behind the new Prairie Activity and
Recreation center in Gregory B. Bott Park.
Trustee Bonuchi expressed concern regarding parking and notification of the residents. Trustee
Larson expressed concern regarding noise,traffic, security, location, and guarantee to charity. Trustee
Larson also expressed concern regarding the event being kid-friendly. Trustee Newton expressed
concern regarding the location and proximity to homes. Trustee Benton expressed concern with
parking and location.
Vote by roll call. Benton, no; Bonuchi, no; Calkins, no; Larson, no;Newton, no; Wojowski, absent.
0 yes, 5 no, 1 absent. Motion failed.
Village of Plainfield
Meeting Minutes—August 5,2019
Page 3
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
Trustee Newton moved to authorize M.E. Simpson Inc., the firm that provided the lowest overall
proposal, to complete a comprehensive water leak survey at a cost of$43,475.00 plus a 10%
contingency. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes;
Larson, yes; Newton, yes; Wojowski, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. 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 Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
413P7, ,
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
Village of Plainfield
Meeting Minutes—August 5,2019
Page 4
VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
PUBLIC HEARING
AUGUST 5, 2019
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: H.BENTON, M.BONUCHI, K.CALKINS, C.LARSON, AND L.NEWTON.
BOARD ABSENT: M.COLLINS AND B. WOJOWSKI. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY,
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK;
D.WOLD, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.MELROSE, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER; J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR; L.SPIRES, BUILDING
OFFICIAL; AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF POLICE.
THE BOULEVARD COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT (PC CASE 1837-042519.SU.AA.FP)
Trustee Bonuchi called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Present roll call stands.
Mr.Jon Proulx stated that the petitioner is requesting approval of a special use for planned development
for a significant commercial development known as The Boulevard. The project is located north and
east of U.S. Route 30/Lincoln Highway and west of Interstate 55. The planned development for The
Boulevard identifies a parcel of approximately 17 acres for an anticipated big box retail anchor, which
will be considered at a future site plan review application for Costco Wholesale.
Mr. Russ Whitaker, attorney for the applicant, gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Whitaker
pointed out that a general contractor has been hired and demolition is scheduled to begin soon.
There were no public comments.
Trustee Newton moved to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular business meeting.
Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
//' Adie'
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk