HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-24-2020 COW MinutesMinutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President
and the Board of Trustees
Held on August 24, 2020
Boardroom/Virtual
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. Board Present: Mayor Collins, Trustee
Benton, Trustee Bonuchi, Trustee Calkins, Trustee Kalkanis, Trustee Larson, and Trustee Wojowski.
Others Present: Brian Murphy, Village Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Allen Persons,
Public Works Director; Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Jessica Gal, Planner; Lonnie Spires, Building
Official; Traci Pleckham, Management Services Director; and John Konopek, Chief of Police.
Trustee Benton moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on
July 13, 2020. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins:
• Congratulated Administrator Murphy on his 11 th year anniversary with the Village.
• Announced that the State of Illinois has enacted restricted COVID-19 mitigation measures for
our region that will be effective starting on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.
• Encouraged everyone to participate in the Census.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Benton suggested closing Lockport Street for outdoor dining in light of the new COVID-19
mitigation measures as well as expanding dining options for businesses not downtown.
Trustee Larson:
• Expressed concern that small businesses are acknowledging COVID-19 cases and closing for
cleaning, but the big box retailers are not.
• Expressed support for extending outdoor dining and suggested adding spaces for carryout
orders.
Trustee Bonuchi stated that we should do as much as we can to help, we need to come up with a
creative solution.
Trustee Wojowski stated that it is important to help businesses and pointed out that flu season and
inclement weather is coming up.
Mayor Collins stated that he likes the parklets but is not in favor of closing Lockport Street for an
extended period of time.
Trustee Calkins stated that we need to support businesses and figure something out. We cannot run
from the virus, we need to face it head on.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Clerk Gibas noted that there we no public comment submitted.
Village of Plainfield
Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes — June 8, 2020
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WORKSHOP
1) HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AWARDS
Suzanne Derrick, Vice -Chair for the Historic Preservation Commission gave a presentation
highlighting Preservation Month, Historic Preservation Commission's Mission, Landscaping
Program, Landmarks, Historic Districts, and benefits. Mrs. Derrick reviewed the Historic
Preservation Commission' s awards including the 2020 Rehabilitation Award —15233 S. Joliet Road;
and the 2020 Residential Landscape awards — 23830 W. Ottawa and Public Works for the downtown
planters. Mrs. Derrick then reviewed new landmarks and upcoming attractions. Mr. Leif
Hendricksen presented Mr. Allen Persons with the landscape award for the Public Works
Department.
2) BALLAD FARM (CASE NUMBER 1846-072519.AA/SU/PP)
Representatives for the applicant gave a presentation highlighting changes made to the previously
submitted plan for Ballard Farm to address concerns raised by the Village Board. The revised plan
proposes 78 single-family detached lots on approximately 31 acres reducing the overall density from
3.54 dwelling units to 2.54 dwelling units. The plan proposes a minimum lot size of 8,100 square
feet and an average lot size of 10,497 square feet. Representatives also reviewed the landscape and
architectural designs.
Mayor Collins stated that he likes the reduction in density. Trustee Larson stated that she likes the
use of the land and the changes made to the plan. Trustee Benton stated that he likes the utilization of
the property and elevations.
Mayor Collins thanked the applicant for the presentation and read the reminders.
Trustee Larson moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The m- - ' , g adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk