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Home My Public Portal About06-06-2022 Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 6, 2022 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: J. ARGOUDELIS, H.BENTON, K.CALKINS, P.KALKANIS, C.LARSON, AND B.WOJOWSKI. BOARD ABSENT: T.RUANE. OTHERS PRESENT: J.BLAKEMORE, ADMININISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER; S.THREEWITT, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR; L.SPIRES, BUILDING OFFICIAL; J.MALEC, MANAGEMENT ANALYST; J.KASTRANTAS, IT DIRECTOR; 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 Ruane was absent, all other Trustees were present. Mayor Argoudelis led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were approximately 6 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Argoudelis: • Proclaimed June 2022 as Pride Month. • Congratulated Scott Threewitt on his promotion to Public Works Director. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Wojowski: • Congratulated Scott Threewitt. • Commented on the Pride Month Proclamation. • Offered condolences to the families of Uvalde, Texas. Chief Konopek gave a brief overview of the Police Department's training and preparedness. Trustee Benton: • Commented on Police Officer training. • Congratulated Scott Threewitt. • Stated that he has received some complaints about the algae in the Settlers' Park Pond. • Offered thoughts and Prayers to Tom Hernandez. Trustee Calkins: • Stated that he is upset that the D'arcy property will no longer be around due to the 143`d Street East Extension and stated that the property owner across the street is not doing well. • Commented on the potholes on Route 126 and asked staff to contact IDOT. Trustee Larson: • Stated that June 6, 1944 is historically known as D -Day and recognized and thanked all Veterans. • Congratulated Scott Threewitt. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes) No Comments. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — June 6, 2022 Page 2 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, absent; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 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 May 16, 2022. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for June 6, 2022. c) Resolution No. 1816, a Resolution Supporting the Lower DuPage River Restoration Project in Plainfield. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 3) TRACY, JOHNSON & WILSON Trustee Wojowski moved to authorize payment to Tracy, Johnson & Wilson in the amount of $2,893.25. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 4) EKL WILLIAMS & PROVENZALE, LLC Trustee Wojowski moved to authorize payment to Ekl Williams & Provenzale, LLC in the amount of $8,428.86. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, no; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes; Argoudelis, no, after consulting with the Village Attorney Mayor Argoudelis changed his roll call vote from no to abstain. 3 yes, 2 no, 1 absent, 1 abstain. Motion carried. 5) SMOKERS KINGDOM 2 — ROSE SUB (CASE NO. 1965-033122.SU) Trustee Larson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3557, granting approval of a special use to permit a tobacco retail store at 13544 S. Route 30, Unit 102. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 6) SMOKERZ WORLD (CASE NO. 1967-041122.SU) Trustee Benton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3558, granting approval of a special use to permit a tobacco retail store at 15925 S. Route 59, Unit 113, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 7) PLAINFIELD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 2022 LOCKPORT STREET EXERCISE Trustee Larson moved to approve the 2022 Lockport Street Exercise to be held on Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 7:15 a.m. through 8:00 a.m. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — June 6, 2022 Page 3 8) CREEKSIDE CROSSING UNITS 6A, 6B AND 7C (CASE NO. 1972-042822.FP) Trustee Larson moved to approve the final plats for Unit 6A, 6B, and 7C of the Creekside Crossing subdivision, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, no; Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, no. 2 yes, 3 no, 1 absent. Motion Failed. 9) 15126 S. FOX RIVER STREET (CASE NO. 1971-040122.COA) Trustee Larson moved to approve the requested Certificate of Appropriateness for restoration of two windows on the south facade of the property located at 15126 S. Fox River Street, subject to execution of a Letter of Agreement between the applicant, Historic Preservation Commission and Village staff. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Trustee Kalkanis moved to approve a historic preservation rehabilitation grant in an amount not to exceed $1,550.00 for tuckpointing and window restoration for the property located at 15126 S. Fox River St. and to authorize the Village President to execute the associated rehabilitation grant agreement. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 10) 2022 PATRIOTIC PICNIC Trustee Kalkanis moved to approve the 2022 Patriotic Picnic and associated road closures to be held on Sunday, July 3, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Administrator Blakemore: • Congratulated Scott Threewitt. • Stated that the Settlers' Park Pond has received algae treatment. • Staff is working of filling the Police Chief s position. • Staff is working on MAP negotiations. • Commented on the Creekside Crossing final plats. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT Trustee Benton moved to approve a 36 -month lease for ten (10) copiers with Xerox Business Solutions in the amount of $778.00 per month plus overage costs if applicable. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Trustee Larson moved to approve a 36 -month contract with Comcast for Ethernet Private Line (EPL) fiber connections for the PEMA facility in the amount of $1,044.77 per month. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. ENGINEER'S REPORT No Report. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — June 6, 2022 Page 4 PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT Trustee Larson moved to accept the 2021-2022 Historic Preservation Commission annual report. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Trustee Wojowski moved to authorize the Village President to execute a Contract Amendment #1 with Lochner for the 127th Plainfield/Naperville Road intersection improvements in the amount of $75,974.00. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes. 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Trustee Larson moved to authorize the Village President to execute a License agreement with New Cingular Wireless, PCS LLC for the site located at 16323 S. Drauden Road. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Trustee Benton moved to authorize the purchase of a 2022 Case Compact Skid Steer Track Loader model TR310B from McCann Industries, Inc., at a total cost not to exceed $63,430.00. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. Trustee Benton moved to authorize the purchase of a 2022 Towmaster Trailer from McCann Industries, Inc., at a total cost not to exceed $13,597.60. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. There was some general discussion regarding the Intergovernmental Agreement with Plainfield Township regarding the DesPlaines Street Parking Lot. Administrator Blakemore noted that Trustee Ruane prior to the meeting stated that he would like to see an entrance/exit on Route 126. Trustee Wojowski expressed concern that the Township is not providing any financial contribution to the project and he would like to see a longer lease time, up to 99 years. Trustee Larson stated that she too would like to see financial contribution from the Township and longer lease time. Trustee Benton stated that he would like to see a longer lease time. Staff will contact Plainfield Township. Trustee Benton moved to table the Intergovernmental Agreement and Work Order for the DesPlaines Street Parking Lot. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT No Report. ATTORNEY'S REPORT No Report. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — June 6, 2022 Page 5 Mayor Argoudelis read the reminders. Trustee Larson moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Benton. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk