HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-10-2021 COW Agenda and PacketCommittee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of
Trustees
Monday, May 10, 2021
7:00 PM
24401 W. Lockport Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
In the Boardroom/Virtual
Agenda
A.CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
B.APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
B.1.Approval of the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop and Executive
Session held on April 12, 2021.
04-12-2021 COW Minutes
C.PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
D.TRUSTEES COMMENTS
E.PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes) -
•Please email public comments by Monday, May 10, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. to
publiccomments@goplainfield.com, please note Public Comments in the email subject line.
•Village Meetings are livestreamed on the Village’s Website -
https://plainfield-il.org/pages/agendasmeetings, click “in progress” when available.
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F.WORKSHOP
F.1.HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AWARDS
Staff and members of the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will provide a brief
overview of current preservation activities, including recognition of local landmarks
designated in the past year and presentation of the HPC’s 2021 Preservation Awards.
F.2.LICENSING OF RAFFLES AND VIDEO GAMING
Staff is seeking input and direction from the Village Board regarding the possible
development of two Ordinances, one establishing a licensing system for raffles and the
other amending the Liquor Ordinance to allow for video gaming.
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REMINDERS -
•May 12 Coffee with the Mayor – Cancelled
•May 13 Historic Preservation Commission – 7:00 p.m.
•May 17 Village Board Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
•May 24 Next Committee of the Whole Workshop – 7:00 p.m.
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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President
and the Board of Trustees
Held on April 12, 2021
Boardroom/Virtual
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board Present: Trustee Benton, Trustee
Bonuchi, Trustee Calkins, Trustee Kalkanis, Trustee Larson, and Trustee Wojowski. Others Present:
Brian Murphy, Village Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Jim Harvey, Attorney; Allen
Persons, Public Works Director; Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Jessica Gal, Planner; Lonnie Spires,
Building Official; and Anthony Novak, Police Commander.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on
March 22, 2021. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins:
Stated that there will be an Executive Session after tonight’s meeting for pending litigation.
Stated that Trustee Benton emailed him some news articles regarding his claims of a history
of theft at the Plainfield Township. Mayor Collins stated that the Trustee Benton’s comments
were too strong and that he should apologize.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Larson:
Stated that during her campaign she did not have a candidate Facebook page and did not
accept donations.
Asked Trustee Benton if he has a Trustee Facebook page. Trustee Benton stated that he does
not have a Village Trustee Facebook page, but does have a State Representative candidate
page. Trustee Benton stated that the dais is not the proper venue to have this discussion.
Trustee Larson stated that Trustee Benton should resign and pointed out that she has sent him
emails requesting his resignation.
Trustee Larson questioned a statement made by Trustee Benton regarding contacting legal
about an undeveloped parcel in Wallin Woods.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Clerk Gibas noted that five (5) public comments were received.
Dennis Conner submitted an email stating that he does not have any objections to the
proposed Pavillion Development.
Michael Gilbert submitted an email expressing concerns regarding the proposed Pavillion
Development.
Trevor Moore submitted an email expressing concerns regarding the proposed Pavillion
Development.
Ed James submitted an email suggesting including the water rate increases in the water bill
message section.
Ed James submitted an email inquiring about updates to the Electric Aggregation Program.
WORKSHOP
1) PAVILLION RESORT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Jon Proulx, Planning Director, stated that the applicant is seeking approval of a special use for
planned development and preliminary plat to entitle a mixed-use, age-restricted residential (55+) and
commercial development at the southwest corner of Renwick and Route 59. The subject site is
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approximate 65 acres with a future land use in the Comprehensive Plan as “General Commercial”
along Route 59 and “Medium Density Residential”. Director Proulx noted that the concept was
presented previously and based upon feedback from the Board of Trustees, the applicant has revised
the preliminary plat and submits additional information for review including the development’s
market success, a preliminary traffic assessment, and preliminary stormwater analysis.
Mr. Gene Kripak reviewed significant changes including all for sale homes, all age-restricted, quartet
home eliminated, 19 home reduction, and solo neighborhoods now at 2.9 dwelling units per acre. Mr.
Kripak also reviewed some key benefits including the need for age-restricted housing, pricing,
density vs creative design, age restricted vs traditional traffic, and storm water solution.
Trustee Kalkanis stated that she is on board with the project but expressed some concern with
density.
Trustee Wojowski expressed concern regarding density, driveway space, and sidewalks.
Trustee Bonuchi questioned the existing structure on the corner. Director Proulx stated that they are
looking at options for it and will be working with the Historic Preservation Commission. Trustee
Bonuchi stated that the proposed development is too much for that area.
Trustee Benton questioned the existing structure. Director Proulx stated that the HPC would be look
at Analysis. Trustee Benton questioned IDOT approval of ingress/egress on Route 59 without having
the commercial component.
Trustee Larson stated that she was happy to see the rentals changed to for sale homes. Trustee
Larson expressed concern regarding driveway space and sidewalks. Trustee Larson stated that there
should be a connection to the commercial.
Trustee Calkins stated that he does not like the density and expressed concern regarding the
sidewalks. Trustee Calkins stated that Route 59 should be designated for commercial and that it
would be a mistake to put this development at this location.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
Trustee Larson moved to adjourn to Executive Session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act
under Section 2 (c)(11) to discuss pending litigation, not to reconvene. Second by Trustee Bonuchi.
Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
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