HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-25-2019 COW Minutes Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees
Held on November 25, 2019
In the Boardroom
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board Present: Mayor Collins, Trustee
Calkins, Trustee Larson, Trustee Newton, Trustee Wojowski, Trustee Benton, Trustee Bonuchi.
Others present: Brian Murphy, Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Allen Persons, Public
Works Director; Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Lonnie Spires, Building Official; Traci Pleckham,
Management Services Director; and John Konopek, Chief of Police. There were approximately 4
persons in the audience.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on
October 14, 2019. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins presented a plaque to Trustee Newton recognizing his years of service. Trustee
Newton commented about community service and responsibilities and thanked the residents that
elected him.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Bonuchi thanked Trustee Newton for his service and wished him well.
Trustee Larson:
• Thanked Trustee Newton for his service.
• Encouraged everyone to shop on Small Business Saturday.
• Reminded everyone of the Heart of Christmas Event in Downtown Plainfield.
Trustee Wojowski:
• Thanked Trustee Newton for his service.
• Commented on the Budget Process.
Trustee Benton thanked Trustee Newton for his service.
Trustee Calkins thanked Trustee Newton for his service.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Comments.
WORKSHOP
1) 2020-2021 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Chief Konopek reviewed the Mission Statement, Police Department values, surrounding community
population, 5-year crime index, crime stats and trends, cellphone violations, railroad violations, red
light cameras, officers' years of service, retirements, staffing and organizational study, PEMA, and
organizational considerations and proposed changes. Traci Pleckham reviewed the Budget Detail for
the Police Department.
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2) YEAR 2019 TAX LEVY
Traci Pleckham reviewed the proposed 2019 tax levy calculations. Staff has calculated the 2019 levy
by maintaining the 2018 tax levy rate of.4669. Consistent with Board direction,this levy rate has
remained unchanged for the past six years. The 2019 levy represents a total request of$6,880,000;
however, the actual dollar amount the Village will receive is anticipated to be less. The Village's
portion of the 2018 tax levy was 5.39%, or for every dollar paid in property taxes by Village
residents, 5.39 cents is paid to the Village.
Mrs. Pleckham reviewed the timeline for the 2019 tax levy. A Public Hearing is scheduled to be held
at the December 16, 2019 Village Board Meeting.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
On a motion from Trustee Larson and second by Trustee Benton,the meeting adjourned at
8:55 p..•.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk