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Home My Public Portal About03-15-2021 Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 15, 2021 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, B.WOJOWSKI, H.BENTON, M.BONUCHI, K.CALKINS, P.KALKANIS, AND C.LARSON. 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; J.MELROSE, ENCONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER; L.SPIRES, BUILDING OFFICIAL; 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 No Comments. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Bonuchi asked for an update on the incident in the Walker's Grove Subdivision. Chief Konopek stated that there were burglaries to motor vehicles and a stolen vehicle. Trustee Benton: • Encouraged everyone to lock their vehicles. • Inquired about putting Video Gaming discussion at the next Committee of the Whole Workshop — there was no consensus to add the topic. • Stated that he wanted to discuss Campaign Finance. There was no consensus. • Asked the Board to take a vote of no confidence in the Plainfield Township. At the request of Trustee Wojowski, Attorney Harvey stated that the Board can discuss anything, but cannot take action or vote on items that are not on the Agenda. • Commented about a history of theft at Plainfield Township. Mayor Collins stated that the Board will not discuss this without proof. Trustee Benton stated he would submit proof of wrongdoing to the Village Board. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes) Clerk Gibas noted that two (2) public comments were submitted expressing concern regarding the proposed Pavillion Development and one (1) public comment was recently hand delivered to the Village Hall. Administrator Murphy read the public comments from: - Trevor Moore — expressing concern regarding the proposed Pavillion Development. - Anne Tierney — expressing concern regarding the proposed Pavillion Development. - David Bambic — expressing concern regarding anyone that received campaign contributions from Tony Fremarek and the appearance of impropriety. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — March 15, 2021 Page 2 BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee Larson moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, 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 March 1, 2021. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for March 15, 2021. c) Cash & Investment, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for February, 2021. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 3) 15715 S. ROUTE 59 SIGN VARIANCE (CASE NUMBER 1907-010821.VAR) Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3506, approving a variance to permit a LED sign that is up to 12 feet in height and located within 400 feet of nearby animated signs for the property located at 15715 S. Route 59. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 4) DOWNTOWN TIF DISTRICT #1 EXTENSION Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt Resolution No. 1801, supporting the extension of the Downtown TIF District. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Larson moved to authorize the Village President to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the associated local taxing bodies of the Downtown TIF District. (Plainfield Public Library District; Plainfield Fire Protection District; Plainfield Township; Plainfield Township Road District; Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202; Forest Preserve District of Will County; County of Will; Plainfield Township Park District; and the Board of Trustees of Community College District 525.) Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 5) 2021 HARVEST 5K RUN Trustee Larson moved to approve the 2021 Harvest 5K Run and associated road closures to be held on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 6) 2021 CRUISE NIGHTS Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the 2021 Cruise Nights and associated road closures to be held every Tuesday, June 8 — August 24, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — March 15, 2021 Page 3 7) 25321 W. RYAN LANE FENCE VARIANCE (CASE NUMBER 1910-012721.VAR) Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt the findings of fact of the Zoning Board of Appeals as the findings of fact of the Board of Trustees and furthermore, direct the Village attorney to prepare an ordinance approving a variance to permit a 5 -foot fence in the corner side yard for the property located at 25321 W. Ryan Lane. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 8) LANSDOWNE PHASE 2 FINAL PLAT (CASE NUMBER 1914-022621.FP) Trustee Larson moved to approve the final plat of the Lansdowne Phase 2 subdivision, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT No Report. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT No Report. ENGINEER'S REPORT No Report. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the temporary outdoor sale of mulch at Bucky's, located at 14808 S. Route 59, from March 15, 2021 to October 15, 2021. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Trustee Wojowski moved to adopt Resolution No. 1799, a Resolution for Improvement by Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code for the 2021 MFT Street Improvement Program. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the Village President to award the 2021 MFT Street Improvement Program Contract to PT Ferro Construction Company, the lowest responsible bidder, for an amount not to exceed $1,730,877.95 plus a 5% contingency. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Wojowski moved to authorize the Village President to award the 2021 non MFT Street Improvement Program Contract to PT Ferro Construction Company, the lowest responsible bidder, for an amount not to exceed $2,052,897.78 plus a 5% contingency. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — March 15, 2021 Page 4 Trustee Benton moved to adopt Resolution No. 1800, pertaining to the restoration of public improvements in the right-of-way. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Benton moved to authorize the purchase of a John Deere 410 Backhoe from West Side Tractor for an amount not to exceed $130,842.59. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Trustee Larson moved to authorize the purchase three (3) new 2021 Ford Utility Police Interceptors from Rod Baker Ford in the amount of $109,269.00; necessary lighting and equipment from Fleet Supply Safety in the amount of $28,251.06; installation of the necessary lighting and equipment from Nick's Emergency Lighting and more in the amount of $13,500.00; and installation of police graphics from Harmonic Design in the amount of $2,445.00. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Chief Konopek presented the Operations Report for February, 2021. ATTORNEY'S REPORT No Report. Mayor Collins read the reminders. Trustee Larson moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Benton. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk