HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-07-2022 Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: J.ARGOUDELIS, B.WOJOWSKI, H.BENTON, K.CALKINS, P.KALKANIS,
AND T.RUANE. BOARD ABSENT: C.LARSON. OTHERS PRESENT: J.BLAKEMORE,
ADMININISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD,
ENGINEER; D.KISSEL, WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT; R.JESSEN, PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT SUPERINTENDENT; S.THREEWITT, LEAD ENGINEER; J.PROULX,
PLANNING DIRECTOR; L.SPIRES, BUILDING OFFICIAL; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT
SERVICES DIRECTOR; 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, all Trustees were
present. Mayor Argoudelis led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were approximately 25 persons in the
audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Argoudelis:
• Commented on the recent snowstorm, and thanked staff for their efforts.
• Thanked the first responders for delivering a baby girl in a parking lot during the snowstorm.
• Commented on the recent acquisition of a snow groomer and the positive feedback.
• Proclaimed February 12, 2022 as World Cholangiocarcinoma Day.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Wojowski:
• Thanked Mayor Argoudelis for the proclamation and noted that his mom died of
Cholangiocarcinoma.
• Inquired about insurance coverage for winter activities.
• Asked the staff to look at traffic mitigation on Meadow Lane from Route 126 to 127th Street.
Trustee Benton:
• Stated that he supports traffic mitigation on Meadow Lane.
• Commented on the snowstorm and thanked staff for the efforts. Trustee Benton noted that he
received complaints regarding some of the contractors.
Trustee Kalkanis inquired about a credit/stipend on the water bill pertaining to the boil order.
Trustee Calkins:
• Commented on a recent incident with a truck in downtown and stated that truck traffic needs
to be carefully evaluated.
• Stated that the staff shortage is causing low morale and expressed concern regarding staff
departures.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
No Comments.
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BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Wojowski moved to amend the Agenda to remove the Master Services Agreements under the
Public Works Report. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes;
Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Calkins moved to approve the Amended Agenda. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll
call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes. 5 yes, 0 no,
1 absent. Motion carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Calkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Approval of the Minutes of the Board Meeting and Executive Session held on
January 3, 2022.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for February 7, 2022.
c) Cash & Investment, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for December, 2021.
d) Ordinance No. 3541, approving text amendments to the Class "K" Liquor License
Classification.
e) Ordinance No. 3542, amending the number of Class "A" Liquor Licenses to one (1);
amending the number of Class "C" Liquor Licenses to five (5); amending the number
of Class "E" Liquor Licenses to twelve (12); and amending the number of Class "F"
Liquor Licenses to twenty-three (23).
f) Authorize the payment of $97,818.01 to Tyler Technologies for the annual
Maintenance Agreement for the New World ERP Software.
g) Approval of payment to Cummins, Inc. in the amount of $34,550.48 for the
emergency generator repair that was completed at the Wastewater Treatment Facility.
h) Reduction of Bond #59BSBIQ5137, from $4,084,518.35 to $961,039.88, securing
public improvements for Lansdowne Phase 1 being constructed by Pulte Homes and
reflecting completion of work to date.
i) Release of Bond #268011590 for mass grading improvements at Northpointe as these
improvements have been completed.
Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis,
yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
3) TRACY, JOHNSON & WILSON
Trustee Ruane moved to authorize payment to Tracy, Johnson & Wilson in the amount of $4,617.25.
Second by Trustee Calkins. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes;
Larson, absent; Ruane, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
4) BRONK FARM (CASE NUMBER 1948-101121.AA.SU.SPR.PP)
Trustee Wojowski moved to open a Public Hearing to consider public comments on the annexation
agreement for the proposed residential development commonly known as Bronk Farm and located at
the southwest corner of 127th Street and Van Dyke Road. Second by Trustee Ruane. Voice Vote.
All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
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Trustee Ruane 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 the necessary
ordinances granting approval of the annexation agreement, annexation and special use for planned
development for the residential development commonly known as Bronk Farm, located at the
southwest corner of 127th Street and Van Dyke Road, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report.
Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, no;
Larson, absent; Ruane, yes, Argoudelis. 4 yes, 2 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
5) 2022 IRISH PARADE
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the 2022 Irish Parade and associated road closures to be held on
Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes;
Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion
carried.
6) LUNA AZUL MASSAGE & SPA (CASE 1954-010622.SU)
Trustee Wojowski 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 draft an ordinance granting
approval of the special use permit for a massage therapy business at 14722 S. Naperville Road, Unit
100, for the business commonly known as Luna Azul Massage & Spa. Second by Trustee Benton.
Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes.
5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Trustee Benton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3543, authorizing the Execution of a Deed Conveying
Lot 2 in the Plainfield Business Park Subdivision to Plainfield Northern LLC pursuant to the
Development Agreement with Northern Builders and Plainfield Northern LLC approved in May of
2018 and amended in December of 2020. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Wojowski,
yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion
carried.
Administrator Blakemore stated that at the request of Northern Builders, the Change Order will not
be discussed this evening.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
No Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Mr. Lonnie Spires presented the Building and Code Compliance Report for December, 2021.
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PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Wojowski moved to authorize the Village President to execute the Multi -Use Path Crossing
Agreement with Wisconsin Central, Ltd. that will help facilitate the construction of two pedestrian
underpasses. Second by Trustee Calkins. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes;
Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Benton moved to authorize the purchase of a 2022 Freightliner Truck Model 108SD and
equipment from Bonnell Industries, Inc. at a total cost of $191,402.00. Second by Trustee Calkins.
Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes.
5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Benton moved to authorize the purchase of a 2023 Kenworth Model T-480 Truck and
equipment from CIT Trucks, Inc. at a total cost of $208,692.15. Second by Trustee Calkins. Vote by
roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes. 5 yes, 0
no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Wojowski moved to authorize the purchase of various LED street lighting fixtures in the
amount of $151,350.40 from Graybar as part of the US Communities Procurement program. Second
by Trustee Calkins. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson,
absent; Ruane, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Benton moved to adopt Resolution No. 1810, a Resolution adopting Village Standards and
Specifications. Second by Trustee Calkins. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins,
yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Trustee Calkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3544, enacting Chapter 4, Article XIV of the Code of
Ordinances of the Village of Plainfield, regulating massage establishments. Second by Trustee Ruane.
Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes.
5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Chief Konopek presented the Operations Report for December, 2021.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
Mayor Argoudelis read the reminders.
Trustee Ruane moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Calkins. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
PUBLIC HEARING
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: J.ARGOUDELIS, B.WOJOWSKI, H.BENTON, K.CALKINS, P.KALKANIS,
AND T.RUANE. BOARD ABSENT: C.LARSON. OTHERS PRESENT: J.BLAKEMORE,
ADMININISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD,
ENGINEER; D.KISSEL, WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT; R.JESSEN, PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT SUPERINTENDENT; S.THREEWITT, LEAD ENGINEER; J.PROULX,
PLANNING DIRECTOR; L.SPIRES, BUILDING OFFICIAL; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT
SERVICES DIRECTOR; J.MEYERS, ATTORNEY; AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF POLICE.
BRONK FARM (CASE NUMBER 1948-101121.AA.SU.SPR.PP)
Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 7:26 p.m. Present roll call stands.
Mr. Jon Proulx stated that the applicant is requesting annexation by annexation agreement and a
special use for Planned Development for a 332 single-family and 118 townhome residential
subdivision with four neighborhoods at the southwest corner of 127th Street and Van Dyke Road.
Mr. Russ Whitaker, attorney for the applicant, gave a brief presentation about the project and noted
that they completed a traffic study and can incorporate fixes to help alleviate the traffic issues around
Plainfield North High School during peak times. Additionally, the proposed subdivision incorporates
plans to help alleviate the stormwater flooding issues in the adjacent King's Crossing Subdivision.
Trustee Benton indicated support for the proposed development and stated that any unallocated
recapture should be used towards intersection improvements. Trustee Wojowski indicated support
and agreed that unallocated recapture should be used towards roadway improvements in this area.
Trustee Calkins expressed concern with giving up the medical district. There was some lengthy
discussion regarding medical districts. Mayor Argoudelis indicated support for the project.
Dan Seggebruch, resident, indicated support for the proposed project and suggested trying to
incorporate the existing farmhouse or at least documenting its existence.
Trustee Wojowski moved to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular business meeting.
Second by Trustee Ruane. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk