HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-18-2022 Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
JULY 18, 2022
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: J. ARGOUDELIS, P.KALKANIS, T.RUANE, B.WOJOWSKI, AND
H.BENTON. BOARD ABSENT: C.LARSON AND K.CALKINS. OTHERS PRESENT:
J.BLAKEMORE, ADMININISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE
CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER; S.THREEWITT, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.PROULX,
PLANNING DIRECTOR; J.MELROSE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR;; J.MALEC,
MANAGEMENT ANALYST; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND
K.RUGGLES, INTERIM 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 Larson and
Trustee Calkins were absent, all other Trustees were present. Mayor Argoudelis led the Pledge of
Allegiance. There were approximately 50 persons in the audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Argoudelis:
• Welcomed everyone.
• Commented on Plainfield Fest.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Ruane thanked everyone involved with Plainfield Fest.
Trustee Wojowski thanked everyone involved with Plainfield Fest and stated that he would like to see
a full report.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
There were 11 people that spoke in favor of the Plainfield Pride Fest and 1 person that spoke against
it.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Wojowski moved to amend the Agenda to remove Item #6 (Onyx at Red Farm) and move Item
#9 (Plainfield Pride Fest) to after the Consent Agenda. Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call.
Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2
absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the Amended Agenda. Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll
call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 4 yes, 0
no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
Village of Plainfield
Meeting Minutes — July 18, 2022
Page 2
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Ruane moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Approval of the Minutes of the Board Meeting held on June 20, 2022.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for July 18, 2022.
c) Cash & Investment, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for June 2022.
d) Approval of the annual renewal of the Next Request FOIA Management Software in
the amount of $16,898.44.
e) Approval of the final pay request for the 2020 Non-MFT Street Improvement Program
for D Construction, Inc. in the total amount of $112,684.01.
Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes; Wojowski,
yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
9) 2022 PLAINFIELD PRIDE FEST
Trustee Benton moved to approve the 2022 Plainfield Pride Fest to be held on Sunday, October 16,
2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center located at 24550 W.
Renwick Road. Second by Trustee Kalkanis.
Jes McIlvain stated that they are unsure at this point if there will be alcohol at the event and would
know for sure by the end of the month. Jes McIlvain stated that they have a budget of $4,500 for
police security and will have security whether or not there is alcohol.
Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins,
absent; Argoudelis, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
3) TRACY, JOHNSON & WILSON
Trustee Wojowski moved to authorize payment to Tracy, Johnson & Wilson in the amount of
$2,489.25. Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes;
Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
4) EKL WILLIAMS & PROVENZALE, LLC
Trustee Wojowski moved to authorize payment to Ekl Williams & Provenzale, LLC in the amount of
$5,800.00. Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes;
Wojowski, yes; Benton, no; Calkins, absent. 3 yes, 1 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
5) PLAINFIELD LOGISTICS CENTRE (CASE NUMBER 1969-
042022.AA.REZ/V/PP/SPR)
Trustee Wojowski moved to open a Public Hearing regarding the annexation agreement for the
Plainfield Logistics Centre, a proposed, 1.2 -million -square foot warehouse development located at
the southeast corner of Ridge Road and 143`d Street. Second by Trustee Benton. Voice Vote. All in
favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
Trustee Wojowski moved to adopt the findings of fact of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of
Appeals 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 proposed annexation
agreement, annexation, map amendment (re -zoning) from R-1 to I-1 for the proposed Plainfield
Logistics Centre, located at the southeast corner of Ridge Road and 143'd Street (Kendall County
PIN's 06-12-200-002 and 06-12-200-007). Second by Trustee Kalkanis.
Village of Plainfield
Meeting Minutes — July 18, 2022
Page 3
Representatives of the applicant gave an update on the project and traffic study.
Trustee Benton inquired about including funds for maintenance of the landscape buffers for the
Liberty Grove and Dayfield Subdivisions. Mayor Arogoudelis commented on looking at ways to fund
the potential greenbelt. Trustee Ruane suggested including something in the annexation agreement
about future greenbelt maintenance. Trustee Ruane also expressed concern regarding drainage on the
east side.
Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins,
absent; Argoudelis, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Wojowski moved to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an Ordinance approving a
variance to allow a reduction in the required parking, for the proposed Plainfield Logistics Centre,
located at the southeast corner of Ridge Road and 143rd Street (Kendall County PIN's 06-12-200-002
and 06-12-200-007). Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, no; Larson, absent;
Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent; Argoudelis, yes. 4 yes, 1 no, 2 absent.
Motion carried.
6) ONYX AT RED FOX FARM (CASE NUMBER 1908-012021.AA/REZ/SU/PP/SPR) —
REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
7) 15135 S. DES PLAINES STREET LANDMARK NOMINATION (CASE NUMBER
1966-041122.HPC)
Trustee Ruane moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3559, granting local landmark designation for the
property commonly known as 15135 S. Des Plaines Street, based on the criteria outlined in the staff
report and landmark nomination. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson,
absent; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion
carried.
8) 2022 ALLENFORCE SUICIDE PREVENTION RIDE AND CEREMONY
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the 2022 AllenForce Suicide and Prevention Ride and
Ceremony and use of the DesPlaines Street Municipal Lot to be held on Saturday, September 17,
2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes;
Larson, absent; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent; Argoudelis, yes. 5 yes, 0 no,
2 absent. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Trustee Ruane moved to authorize the Village President to execute a Collective Bargaining
Agreement, Side Letter of Agreement, and Memorandum of Understanding between the Village of
Plainfield and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police Plainfield Chapter 93. Second by Trustee
Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes;
Calkins, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Benton moved to authorize the Village Administrator to execute Change Order #5 with
Northern Builders in the amount of $20,762.47. Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call.
Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2
absent. Motion carried.
Village of Plainfield
Meeting Minutes — July 18, 2022
Page 4
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
No Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Trustee Benton moved to authorize the Village President to execute a contract with Houseal Lavigne
& Associates for the facilitation and preparation of the Plainfield Comprehensive Plan in the amount
not to exceed $147,230.00. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson,
absent; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion
carried.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Administrator Blakemore presented the Building and Code Compliance Report for June 2022.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Benton moved to authorize the purchase of two (2) 2022 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty Pickup
Trucks with Service Body and lift gate from Rod Baker Ford Inc. at a revised total cost not to exceed
$107,460.48. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane,
yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Wojowski moved to authorize the payment of two invoices for lawn maintenance performed
by Ramiro Guzman Landscaping Inc., at the total cost not to exceed $24,850.00. Second by Trustee
Ruane. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes;
Calkins, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Wojowski moved to vote on the Master Engineering Services Agreements by omnibus vote.
Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes; Wojowski,
yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Wojowski moved to authorize the Village President to execute a Master Engineering Services
Agreements with Baxter and Woodman Engineering, CivilTech Engineering, Christopher B. Burke
Engineering, Robinson Engineering, and Strand Engineering for general engineering design and
inspection services. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent; Ruane,
yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Wojowski moved to authorize the Village President to execute an Intergovernmental
Agreement related to the 2022 Township Chip Seal Program, between the Na-Au-Say Township
Road District and the Village of Plainfield. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis,
yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent.
Motion carried.
Village of Plainfield
Meeting Minutes — July 18, 2022
Page 5
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Trustee Benton moved to approve payment to the Will County Sheriff in the amount of $13,758.01
pursuant to the Will County Warrant Pick-up Program Intergovernmental Agreement adopted by
Resolution No. 1791. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent;
Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Benton moved to rescind the June 20, 2022 Board approval for the purchase of office
equipment though Global Industrial and Menards and to authorize the purchase of office equipment
pursuant to Sales Quote #6554617 from Global Industrial in the amount not to exceed $29,369.10 and
authorize the purchase of heavy duty shelving equipment from Menards for the total cost not to
exceed $2,262.78. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, absent;
Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
Interim Chief Ruggeles presented the Operations Report for June 2022.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
Mayor Argoudelis read the reminders.
Trustee Wojowski moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Benton. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0
opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
Village of Plainfield
Meeting Minutes — July 18, 2022
Page 6
VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
PUBLIC HEARING
JULY 18, 2022
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: J. ARGOUDELIS, P.KALKANIS, T.RUANE, B.WOJOWSKI, AND
H.BENTON. BOARD ABSENT: C.LARSON AND K.CALKINS. OTHERS PRESENT:
J.BLAKEMORE, ADMININISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE
CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER; S.THREEWITT, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.PROULX,
PLANNING DIRECTOR; J.MELROSE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR;; J.MALEC,
MANAGEMENT ANALYST; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND
K.RUGGLES, INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE.
PLAINFIELD LOGISTICS CENTRE (CASE NUMBER 1969-042022.AA.REZ/V/PP/SPR)
Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Present roll call stands.
Mr. Jon Proulx, Planning Director, stated that DHL Supply Chain (USA) is proposing to develop a
warehouse and distribution center of approximately a 1.2 million square feet on a 100 -acre site located on
the east side of Ridge Road and south of the future 143rd Street extension. The proposed project is located
in Kendall County. Mr. Proulx gave an update on infrastructure improvements, costs, and projected
property taxes.
There were no public comments.
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 7:50 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk