HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-08-2022 Special Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 8, 2022
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: J. ARGOUDELIS, C.LARSON, B.WOJOWSKI, H.BENTON, AND
P.KALKANIS. BOARD ABSENT: T.RUANE AND K.CALKINS. OTHERS PRESENT:
J.BLAKEMORE, ADMININISTRATOR; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; T.PLECKHAM,
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND M.HARRIS, HUMAN RESOURCES
DIRECTOR.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, Trustee Ruane and
Trustee Calkins were absent, all other Trustees were present. Mayor Argoudelis led the Pledge of
Allegiance. There were approximately 7 persons in the audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
Mayor Argoudelis proclaimed September 2022 as Suicide Awareness Month.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Larson expressed concern regarding the process for the appointment of the Chief of Police
and felt that the Board of Trustees should have been made aware of the candidates prior to an offer
being made.
Trustee Wojowski expressed concern regarding the process for the appointment of the Chief of Police
and not being informed prior to an offer being made.
Trustee Kalkanis expressed concern regarding the process for the appointment of the Chief of Police
and expressed concern regarding not being kept in the loop.
Trustee Benton stated that an independent group was created to assist in the process for appointing
the Chief of Police.
Mayor Argoudelis reviewed the process for the appointment.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 Minutes)
John Konopek expressed concern regarding the process for the appointment of the Chief of Police
and noted that there are qualified internal candidates.
Mike Collins expressed concern regarding the process for the appointment of the Chief of Police and
stated that the appointment is with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Larson moved to adjourn to Executive Session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act
under Section 2 (c)(1) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline,
performance, or dismissal of employees or legal counsel, to reconvene. Second by Trustee Wojowski.
Vote by roll call. Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent; Kalkanis,
yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
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The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 7:50 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Trustee Larson moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call.
Larson, yes; Ruane, absent; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2
absent. Motion carried.
2) APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
Mayor Argoudelis stated that there will be a special meeting on August 11, 2022.
Trustee Larson moved to table the appointment of the Chief of Police to a Special Meeting to be held
on August 11, 2022. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Larson, yes; Ruane, absent;
Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried.
Mayor Argoudelis read the reminders.
Trustee Kalkanis moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk