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HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-03-2021 Village Board Meeting MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES MAY 3, 2021 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; 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 Trustee Wojowski gave a speech and presented a plaque to Mayor Collins thanking him for his years of service. Mayor Collins gave a speech recognizing the Village Board and staff. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Bonuchi thanked Mayor Collins, the citizens of the Village of Plainfield, Village Staff, past and current Trustees, and the Plan Commissioners. Trustee Wojowski thanked Mayor Collins and Trustee Bonuchi for their service. Trustee Larson thanked Mayor Collins and Trustee Bonuchi for their service. Trustee Kalkanis thanked Mayor Collins and Trustee Bonuchi for their service. Trustee Benton thanked Mayor Collins and Trustee Bonuchi for their service. Trustee Calkins thanked Mayor Collins and Trustee Bonuchi for their service. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes) Clerk Gibas noted that no public comments were received for this portion of the meeting. 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. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — May 3, 2021 Page 2 2) CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Kalkanis moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: a) Minutes of the Board Meeting and Executive Session held on April 19, 2021, and Minutes of the Special Village Board Meeting and Executive Session held on April 27, 2021. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for May 3, 2021. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Bonuchi moved to adjourn Sine Di. Second by Trustee Calkins. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Collins. 7 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk administered the Oath of Office to John F. Argoudelis, Village President; Patricia T. Kalkanis, Village Trustee; Cally J. Larson, Village Trustee; and, Tom Ruane, Village Trustee. The Village Board adjourned for recess. Administrator Murphy invited everyone for refreshments. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — May 3, 2021 Page 3 VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES MAY 3, 2021 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: J.ARGOUDELIS, H.BENTON, K.CALKINS, P.KALKANIS, C.LARSON, T.RUANE, AND B.WOJOWSKI. 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; L.SPIRES, BUILDING OFFICIAL; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF POLICE. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, all Trustees were present. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Trustee Larson moved to approve the Presidential Appointments of: Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk, term expires April 30, 2025 Karen Iv1ow, Village Treasurer, term expires April 30, 2025 Richard Keifer, Plan Commission Chair, term expires April 30, 2022 Michael Bortel, Historic Preservation Commission Chair, term expires April 30, 2022 Suzanne Derrick, Historic Preservation Commission Vice -Chair, term expires April 30, 2022 Jeff Cook, Police Pension, term expires April 30, 2023. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Mayor Argoudelis: • Proclaimed May 2021 as National Preservation Month • Proclaimed May 15, 2020 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15th falls as National Police Week. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Wojowski congratulated the new Board members and expressed concern that some appointments have not been addressed. Trustee Benton congratulated the new Board members. Trustee Larson: • Inquired about the Park District's Fireworks event. Administrator Murphy stated that it has been cancelled. • Expressed concern regarding appointments of the Police Chief, Village Administrator, and Village Attorney have not been addressed. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — May 3, 2021 Page 4 • Expressed concern regarding a current litigation matter with the applicant for the Landmark Designation Ordinance and suggested tabling it. Trustee Kalkanis: • Thanked Trustee Ruane and Trustee Larson for their help with her campaign. • Congratulated Mayor Argoudelis. • Expressed concern regarding the appointments that have not been addressed. • Stated that she agrees with Trustee Larson regarding tabling the Landmark Designation Ordinance. Administrator Murphy noted that the motion to table the item can be made later during the meeting under that particular item. Trustee Ruane: • Congratulated the new Board Members. • Encouraged everyone to tread carefully in how and when we make our decisions. • Expressed concern regarding the appointments of the Police Chief, Village Administrator, and Village Attorney that have not been addressed yet. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes) Clerk Gibas noted that two (2) public comments were submitted: • Bill and Jill Sima submitted an email expressing a concern to multiple private property owners on the river regarding the tubing company and the overall public access to the DuPage River. • CDR Glen Giampietro USN-Ret submitted an email encouraging the Board to pass an Ordinance prohibiting parking in front of mailboxes. BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee Larson moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Calkins. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried 2) CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Calkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: a) Renewal of the annual license maintenance contract from ESRI in the amount of $16,874.00. b) Renewal of the annual Laserfiche software maintenance contract from TKB Associates in the amount of $19,960.00. c) Renewal of the annual Cloud Service Provider agreement for Microsoft Office 365 licenses from Heartland Business Systems in the amount of $67,318.00. d) Renewal of the annual licenses for Microsoft PowerApps from Heartland Business Systems in the amount of $11,180.82. e) Renewal of the annual Unitrends backup cloud storage subscription from CDW-G in the amount of $17,370.00. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — May 3, 2021 Page 5 3) 15124 S. RT 59 LANDMARK NOMINATION (CASE NUMBER 1896-092520.HPC) Trustee Calkins moved to adopt an Ordinance granting approval of 15124 S. Route 59 as a Village of Plainfield Historic Landmark, based on the criteria outlined in the staff report and the landmark nomination form. Second by Trustee Benton. Mayor Argoudelis stated that since he owns the property, he will recuse himself from the discussion or voting. Trustee Kalkanis moved to table the item. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, no; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes. 4 yes, 2 no. Motion carried 4) BELLE TIRE (CASE NUMBER 1921-033121.SU/PP/FP/SPR) Trustee Larson 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 for planned development for Lot 1 of the proposed Sohol Commercial Center Subdivision, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried 5) CREEKSIDE CROSSING UNIT 7B (CASE NUMBER 1723-041221.FP) Trustee Larson moved to approve the final plat of subdivision for Creekside Crossing Unit 7B, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried 6) 2021 HOMECOMING PARADE STAFF REPORT Trustee Larson moved to approve the 2021 Homecoming Parade and associated road closures to be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, 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. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — May 3, 2021 Page 6 PUBLIC WORKS REPORT No Report. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Chief Konopek presented the Operations Report for March, 2021. ATTORNEY'S REPORT No Report. Mayor Argoudelis read the reminders. Trustee Larson moved to adjourn. Second by Calkins. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk