HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-14-2022 Special Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: J.ARGOUDELIS, B.WOJOWSKI (ELECTRONIC), H.BENTON
(ELECTRONIC), P.KALKANIS, C.LARSON, T.RUANE. BOARD ABSENT: K.CALKINS.
OTHERS PRESENT: J.BLAKEMORE, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE
CLERK; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR; D.KISSEL, WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT; R.JESSEN, PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS SUPERINTENDENT; S.THREEWITT, LEAD ENGINEER; J.PROULX,
PLANNING DIRECTOR; A DE BONI, COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR;
J.KASTRANTAS, IT DIRECTOR; L.SPIRES, BUILDING OFFICIAL; 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. Mayor Argoudelis led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were
approximately 8 persons in the audience.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
None.
PROCLAIM FEBRUARY 15, 2022 AS DAVID J. COUNTRYMAN DAY
Mayor Argoudelis proclaimed February 15, 2022 as David J. Countryman Day, congratulated him on
his retirement, and thanked him for his nearly 40 years of service.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Trustee Ruane moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by roll call.
Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1
absent. Motion carried.
2) GOV HR
Trustee Kalkanis moved to authorize the Village Administrator to execute a Full Scope Recruitment
Service contract with GovHR USA to recruit a Director of Public Works as presented for the total
amount not to exceed $23,500.00. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes;
Benton, yes; Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, no; Ruane, yes. 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion
carried.
3) COM ED
Trustee Wojowski moved to authorize the Village President to sign the Letter of Agreement with
ComEd for the 143rd Street East Extension related to Land Acquisition and Streambank Stabilization.
Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent; Kalkanis,
yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
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4) 2022 SHAMROCK SHENANIGANS RUN
Trustee Ruane moved to approve the 2022 Shamrock Shenanigans Run to be held on Sunday, March
13, 2022 from 12:40 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. Second by Trustee Kalkanis.
Andy Remley, DNA, gave a brief overview of the race. Mr. Remly pointed out that the race is a one -
mile route and is limited to 100 runners. Based on that and since the road will already be closed for
the Irish Parade, they are requesting a reduction of fees from $2,500 to $500.00. Trustee Larson
requested that the applicant work with the Police Department regarding parking.
Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane,
yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Larson moved to adjourn the Special Meeting. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Voice Vote. All
in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk