HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-04-2021 Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 4, 2021
AT: VILLAGE HALL/VIRTUAL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, K.CALKINS, P.KALKANIS, C.LARSON, B.WOJOWSKI;
H.BENTON, AND M.BONUCHI. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, VILLAGE
ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD,
ENGINEER (ELECTRONIC); D.KISSEL, WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT
(ELECTRONIC); J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR (ELECTRONIC); JESSICAL GAL,
PLANNER (ELECTRONIC), Y.DING, PLANNER (ELECTRONIC), L.SPIRES, BUILDING
OFFICIAL (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:
• Proclaimed January 24-30, 2021 as School Choice Week.
• Encouraged everyone to wear face masks and social distance.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Larson thanked the Public Works Department and encouraged everyone to check in on their
neighbors.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
Clerk Gibas noted that two (2) Public Comments were submitted:
• Laurie Manzella submitted an email expressing concern regarding the 143rd Street East
extension project and the amount of time questioning a conflict of interest rather than
questioning the project.
• Eric Bernacki submitted an email commenting on a potential conflict of interest 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. Calkins,
yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, 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 December 21, 2020.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for January 4, 2021.
Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski,
yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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3) OMALICHA EVENTS SPECIAL USE (CASE NUMBER 1905-111820.SU)
Trustee Wojowski moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3496, 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. Calkins, yes;
Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
4) GREENBRIAR ANNEXATION AGREEMENT (CASE NO. 1814-081318.AA/SU/PP)
Trustee Bonuchi moved to open the continued Public Hearing regarding the proposed annexation
agreement for the residential property known as Greenbriar. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote.
All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
Trustee Larson stated that she would like to have a more in-depth discussion on the proposed
development and suggested bringing the item to the next Committee of the Whole Workshop.
Trustee Larson moved to table the item to the January 11, 2021 Committee of the Whole Workshop.
Second by Trustee Calkins. Vote by roll call. Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski,
yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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 Bonuchi moved to authorize the Village President to execute a professional services agreement
with Strand Associates, Inc. for engineering design services for the Phosphorus Design Optimization
Plan in an amount not to exceed $38,900.00. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Calkins,
yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3497, amending Chapter 2, Article IV, Section 2-204
of the Village of Plainfield Code of Ordinances, relating to Police Department Appointments. Second
by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes;
Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
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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 7:22 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
PUBLIC HEARING
JANUARY 4, 2021
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, K.CALKINS, P.KALKANIS, C.LARSON, B.WOJOWSKI;
H.BENTON, AND M.BONUCHI. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, VILLAGE
ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD,
ENGINEER (ELECTRONIC); D.KISSEL, WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT
(ELECTRONIC); J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR (ELECTRONIC); JESSICAL GAL,
PLANNER (ELECTRONIC); Y.DING, PLANNER (ELECTRONIC); L.SPIRES, BUILDING
OFFICIAL (ELECTRONIC); T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
(ELECTRONIC); AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF POLICE (ELECTRONIC).
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Present roll call stands.
Mr. Jon Proulx stated that the applicant is requesting annexation by annexation agreement, a special
use for planned development, and a preliminary plat of subdivision to permit a single-family residential
development on approximately 98 acres located generally south of 143rd Street, east of Steiner Road,
and north of Route 126. The proposed development is significantly revised from a previous concept
plan and includes 278 single-family residences separated into three neighborhoods.
Clerk Gibas noted that Eric Bernacki submitted an email with several comments on specific lots
throughout the subdivision and stated he liked the idea suggested by Plan Commissioner Ruane of
incorporating a walking path connecting to the existing trail system.
Trustee Larson moved to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular business meeting. Second
by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk