HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-21-2020 Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 21, 2020
AT: VILLAGE HALL/VIRTUAL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, M.BONUCHI, K.CALKINS, P.KALKANIS, C.LARSON,
B.WOJOWSKI, AND H.BENTON. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, VILLAGE
ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD,
ENGINEER (ELECTRONIC); A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR (ELECTRONIC);
J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR (ELECTRONIC); L.SPIRES, BUILDING OFFICIAL
(ELECTRONIC); R.KACZANKO, IT DIRECTOR (ELECTRONIC); T.PLECKHAM,
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR (ELECTRONIC); AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF
POLICE (ELECTRONIC).
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:
• Warned everyone to stay off the ice on retention ponds.
• Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Larson thanked the Village Staff and wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Trustee Bonuchi thanked the Village Staff and wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Trustee Wojowski encouraged everyone to celebrate safely and to remember those that are working
during the holidays.
Trustee Benton wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and to stay safe.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
Clerk Gibas noted that six (6) comments were submitted:
• Susan Savageau submitted an email expressing concern regarding the 143rd Street East
extension project.
• Alan Cordial submitted an email with requesting data related to the 143rd Street East extension
project.
• Patrick D'Arcy submitted an email expressing concern regarding the 143rd Street East extension
project.
• Paula Mingucci submitted three (3) emails expressing concern regarding the 143rd Street East
extension project.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi,
yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Approval of the Minutes of the Board Meeting held on December 7, 2020.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for December 21, 2020.
c) Cash & Investment, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for November, 2020.
Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes;
Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
3) 16258 S. HOWARD STREET FENCE VARIANCE (CASE NUMBER 1899-100820.V)
Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3495, granting approval of a variance to permit a
fence to encroach up to six feet (6') into the corner side yard for the property at 16258 S. Howard
Street. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes;
Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
4) OMALICHA EVENTS SPECIAL USE (CASE NUMBER 1905-111820.SU)
Trustee Wojowski moved to adopt the findings of fact of the Plan Commission as the findings of fact
of the Board of Trustees and, furthermore, to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance
granting approval of a special use permit for the event and banquet facility known as Omalicha Event
Center at 13717 S. Route 30, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee
Larson. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes;
Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
5) 15326 S. JOLIET ROAD VARIANCE AND COA (CASE NUMBER 1903-
111320.COA/V)
Trustee Larson moved to approve the requested Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to allow a
solid fence of up to five feet (5') in height in the side lot lines of the front yard for the property
commonly known as 15326 S. Joliet Road. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi,
yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried.
Trustee Benton moved to adopt the findings of fact of staff as the findings of fact of the Board of
Trustees and, furthermore, to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting approval of
a fence variance from Section 9-86(3) of the Zoning Code to allow a solid fence of up to five feet (5')
in height along the side lot lines of the front yard for the property commonly known as 15326 S.
Joliet Road. Second by Trustee Larson.
There was some general discussion regarding the fence variance. Mr. Proulx pointed out that the
applicant has already put up a fence that has deviated from the approved COA and also violates the
Zoning Code. Mr. Proulx noted that it would cost the applicant approximately $7,000 to change the
fence. Trustee Larson expressed concern regarding setting a precedence for variances. Trustee
Wojowski expressed concern with approving a variance. Trustee Benton stated that it seems to be an
honest mistake and the fence is not unsightly nor is it impeding vision.
Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, no; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, no; Wojowski, no; Benton, yes;
Collins, no. 3 yes, 4 no. Motion Failed.
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ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
No Report.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
Trustee Larson moved to approve the implementation services and 5 -year subscription for OpenGov
PLC. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes;
Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
No Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Mr. Lonnie Spires presented the Building and Code Enforcement Report for November, 2020.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Mr. Allen Persons reviewed the proposed Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Funding with
IDOT and the proposed Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement for Federal Participation for
the 143rd Street East Extension Project. There was some general discussion. Representatives from
Crawford, Murphy, & Tilly were electronically present and answered questions from the Village
Board. Trustee Calkins expressed concern regarding property acquisition, project costs, grant
funding, Village costs, project timeframe, and bypass and interchanges. Trustee Calkins stated that
he would like to see a cost benefit analysis and any alternatives. Trustee Calkins suggested forming a
committee to talk about traffic issues. Trustee Wojowski asked Trustee Calkins to abstain from the
vote because of a possible financial conflict of interest.
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve and authorize the Village President to sign a Local Public
Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois Department of Transportation
regarding property acquisition along the proposed 143rd Street East Extension, generally located
between Route 59 and Route 126, Job Number R-91-012-20. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll
call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 5 yes, 1 no.
Motion carried.
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve and authorize the Village President to sign the Preliminary
Engineering Services Agreement for Federal Participation Supplement 1 with Crawford, Murphy, &
Tilly, Inc. (CMT) for work related to the proposed 143rd Street East Extension, generally located
between Route 59 and Route 126, at a cost not to exceed $2,662,759.16. Second by Trustee Larson.
Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes.
5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to waive the bidding and authorize the purchase of one Platform Vehicle Lift
from SafetyLane Equipment at a cost of $113,551.53, authorize Baish Excavating to remove and
replace the concrete floor within the Vehicle Maintenance bay at a cost of $33,474.00, and authorize
Standard Industrial Equipment to remove the outdated vehicle lift at a cost of $7,200.00. Second by
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Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski,
yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Chief Konopek presented the Operations Report for November, 2020.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Trustee Bonuchi moved to release the Executive Session Minutes of August 3, 2020 and to keep the
remaining minutes confidential. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins,
yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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 8:29 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk