HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-01-2021 Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: J.ARGOUDELIS, H.BENTON, P.KALKANIS, C.LARSON, T.RUANE, AND
B.WOJOWSKI. BOARD ABSENT: K.CALKINS. OTHERS PRESENT: T.PLECKHAM,
INTERIM 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; J.MEYERS, ATTORNEY; AND
J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF POLICE.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, Trustee Calkins was
absent, all other Trustees were present. Representatives from the Plainfield American Legion Marne
Post 13 led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were approximately 45 persons in the audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Argoudelis:
• Recognized Veterans Day and thanked the Veterans for their Service.
• Recognized Plainfield Runners in the Chicago Marathon.
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the Presidential Appointment of Joshua Blakemore as the
Village Administrator and authorize the Village President to execute an employment agreement.
Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes; Larson,
yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Argoudelis, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Larson:
• Welcomed Joshua Blakemore.
• Commented about the need for Plan Commissioner and Village Attorney appointments.
• Stated that she would like to see invoices from Tracy, Johnson & Wilson before approving
them and would like to see invoice #99 removed from this evening's Bills Payable.
Trustee Benton:
• Thanked the Veterans for their service.
• Congratulated the Chicago Marathon Runners.
• Stated that removal the invoice from Tracy, Johnson & Wilson is disingenuous.
Trustee Wojowski stated that he doesn't have a dispute with the billing from Tracy, Johnson &
Wilson, he is concerned about being told that is confidential. Attorney Harvey stated that certain
litigation and thought processes may be confidential.
Trustee Kalkanis stated that she wants to see invoice #99 and the breakdown of legal fees to know
what is being requested of Jim Harvey by the Board, the Mayor, and the staff.
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Trustee Ruane:
• Stated that Mr. Harvey has the utmost integrity, and no one is questioning that.
• Thanked the Veterans for their service.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
Mike Scarcelli stated that the proposed building at 14926 S. Route 59 is still too large.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Larson moved to amend the Agenda remove Invoice #99 from the Bills Payable Report under
the Consent Agenda and to vote on it separately. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call.
Benton, no; Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Argoudelis, no.
4 yes, 2 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the Amended Agenda. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll
call. Benton, no; Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Argoudelis,
no. 4 yes, 2 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Kalkanis moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Approval of the Minutes of the Board Meeting held on October 18, 2021.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for November 1, 2021, minus invoice 99 from
Tracy, Johnson & Wilson.
Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes; Larson,
yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Invoice 99 from Tracy, Johnson & Wilson — there was no motion to approve this item.
3) 14926 S. ROUTE 59 (CASE NUMBER 1926-042821.REZ/SPR)
Trustee Benton moved to approve the site plan review for a multi -tenant retail building at the
property commonly known as 14926 S. Route 59, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report.
Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, no;
Ruane, yes; Wojowski, no; Argoudelis, yes. 4 yes, 2 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
4) HOUSE OF HARVEST —15009 S. ROUTE 59 (CASE NUMBER 1944-
091721.COA.SPR.SU)
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 to allow certain relief from the Zoning
Ordinance in order to permit the development of a group care home for the property located at 15009
S. Route 59, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by
roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 1
no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
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5) ONYX AT RED FOX FARM (CASE NUMBER 1908-012021.AA.REZ.SU.SPR.PP)
Trustee Larson moved to open a Public Hearing regarding the proposed annexation agreement for the
townhome residential development of up to 238 townhome dwelling units commonly known as Onyx
Townhome Development and continue it to November 15, 2021. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by
roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, no; Larson, yes; Ruane, no; Wojowski, no.
2 yes, 3 no, 1 absent. Motion fails.
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 Wojowski moved to authorize the purchase of up to 4,500 tons of road salt at the State Bid
price of $51.37 per ton from Compass Minerals America, Inc. at a total cost not to exceed
$232,000.00. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, absent; Kalkanis,
yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Wojowski moved to award the 2021-2022 Bulk Road Salt Contract to Morton Salt, the low
bidder, for the purchase of up to 3,000 tons of road salt at a total cost not to exceed $219,010.00.
Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes;
Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Benton moved to approve Change Order #5 in the amount not to exceed $123,100.00 to D
Construction. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, absent;
Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Ruane moved to approve Change Order #6 in the amount not to exceed $43,863.93 to D
Construction. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, absent; Kalkanis,
yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
No Report.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
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Mayor Argoudelis read the reminders.
Trustee Ruane moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk