HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-19-2020 Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 19, 2020
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, P.KALKANIS, C.LARSON, B.WOJOWSKI, H.BENTON,
M.BONUCHI, AND K.CALKINS. 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;
T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF
POLICE.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, all Trustees were present.
Mayor Collins led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins:
• Stated that the Route 126 sidewalk project has been completed.
• Warned that COVID-19 cases are on the rise.
• Commended first responders and wished them well.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Larson:
• Stated that today was the first day for Early Voting at the Village Hall, and there was a big
turn -out. Trustee Larson pointed out that Early Voting is being staffed by Will County.
• Commented on the COVID-19 numbers rising and hopes that common sense is being used by
the State and Health Departments.
• Encouraged everyone to support local businesses.
Trustee Bonuchi expressed concern regarding mitigation options that may be imposed by the
Governor.
Trustee Wojowski expressed concern regarding data not being shared by the Will County Health
Department.
Trustee Benton:
• Stated that Kendall County has been more forthcoming with data sharing. Trustee Benton
stated that Will County should share at least generalities with the community, no information
is a detriment to the community.
• Clarified that the follow-up meeting for Vintage Harvest is next week.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
Clerk Gibas noted that one public comment was submitted:
• Tamara Thongphadith submitted an email inquiring as to the status of the follow-up meeting
for Vintage Harvest.
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BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Larson moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis,
yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Larson moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Approval of the Minutes of the Board Meeting held on October 5, 2020.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for October 19, 2020.
c) Cash & Investment, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for September, 2020.
Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton,
yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
3) 2019-2020 FISCAL YEAR AUDIT
Trustee Bonuchi moved to accept the Village of Plainfield Audit and Management Letter for the
2019-2020 Fiscal Year. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes;
Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
4) AURORA BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT
Trustee Bonuchi moved to open the continued Public Hearing regarding the proposed Jurisdictional
Boundary Line Agreement between the City of Aurora. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All
in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
Trustee Larson moved to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting approval of the
proposed jurisdictional boundary line agreement between the City of Aurora and the Village of
Plainfield. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes;
Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
5) SPRINGBANK UNIT 10 (CASE NUMBER 1893-090320.AAA)
Trustee Larson moved to open a Public Hearing regarding the proposed amendment to the annexation
agreement for Springbank Unit 10. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting approval of
the second amendment to the annexation agreement for Springbank of Plainfield. Second by Trustee
Larson. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes;
Calkins, no. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
No Report.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
No Report.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Mr. Brian Murphy, Village Administrator, presented the Building and Code Enforcement Report for
September, 2020.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the Village President to award the 2020/2021 Downtown
Streetscape Refresh contract to Copenhaver Construction, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder, in an
amount not to exceed $588,094.50 plus a 10% contingency. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by
roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes. 6 yes, 0
no. Motion carried.
Trustee Larson moved to adopt Resolution No. 1789, ITEP Local Assurance Resolution, and
authorize the Village President to sign the Local Assurance Form (PRO 2245) for the 143rd Street and
Van Dyke Road Pedestrian Improvement Project. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call.
Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no.
Motion carried.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Chief Konopek presented the Operations Report for September, 2020.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
Mayor Collins 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 7:43 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
PUBLIC HEARING
OCTOBER 19, 2020
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, P.KALKANIS, C.LARSON, B.WOJOWSKI, H.BENTON,
M.BONUCHI, AND K.CALKINS. 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;
T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF
POLICE.
AURORA BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:19 p.m. Present roll call stands.
Mr. Jon Proulx, Planning Director, stated that the previous boundary line agreement in place since 2000
has expired. Both communities are interested in extending the agreement for an additional 20 -year
period with more or less the same geographic boundary line and updated terms and conditions.
There were no public comments.
Trustee Bonuchi 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 7:21 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
Village of Plainfield
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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
PUBLIC HEARING
OCTOBER 19, 2020
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, P.KALKANIS, C.LARSON, B.WOJOWSKI, H.BENTON,
M.BONUCHI, AND K.CALKINS. 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;
T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF
POLICE.
SPRINGBANK UNIT 10
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:22 p.m. Present roll call stands.
Mr. Jon Proulx, Planning Director, stated that the applicant is proposing to develop an age -targeted
development of 107 single-family detached lots on approximately 48 acres east of Drauden Road, south
of Forest Edge Drive. Representatives from Ryan Homes gave a presentation highlighting the proposed
changes and covenants and restrictions.
There were no public comments.
Trustee Bonuchi 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 7:31 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk