HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-12-2022 COW Agenda and PacketCommittee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of
Trustees
Monday, September 12, 2022
7:00 PM
24401 W. Lockport Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
In the Boardroom
Agenda
A.CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
A.1.Seeking Board consideration of a motion to appoint Trustee Benton as this evening's
Chair.
B.APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
B.1.Approval of the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop and Executive
Session held on July 11, 2022.
07-11-2022 COW Minutes
C.PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
D.TRUSTEES COMMENTS
E.PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
F.EXECUTIVE SESSION - Seeking Board consideration of a motion to adjourn to Executive
Session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act under Section 2(c)(11) to discuss pending
litigation, not to reconvene.
REMINDERS -
•September 20 Plan Commission – 7:00 p.m.
•September 22 Coffee with the Mayor – 9:00 a.m. at the Village Hall (Date Change)
•September26 Next Committee of the Whole Workshop – 7:00 p.m.
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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President
and the Board of Trustees
Held on July 11, 2022
In the Boardroom
Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board Present: Mayor Argoudelis, Trustee
Calkins, Trustee Kalkanis, Trustee Larson, Trustee Ruane, Trustee Wojowski, and Trustee Benton.
Others Present: Joshua Blakemore, Village Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Scott
Threewitt, Public Works Director; Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Traci Pleckham, Management Services
Director; Jack Malec, Management Analyst; Jake Melrose, Economic Development Director; and John
Konopek, Chief of Police. There were approximately 16 persons in the audience.
Trustee Benton moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on June 27,
2022. Second by Trustee Calkins. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Argoudelis:
Encouraged everyone to attend Cruise Nights on Tuesdays in downtown Plainfield.
Commented on the fireworks and Patriotic Picnic and thanked everyone involved.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Wojowski:
Thanked everyone that attended the fireworks.
Stated that he has received some resident concerns regarding Stewart Ridge bike path.
Trustee Larson:
Stated that Plainfield Fest is July 15-17, thanked all of the volunteers, and encouraged everyone to
attend.
Stated that she misspoke about the amount of the costs of evening/offsite evenings with the Mayor
but is still concerned about the costs.
Trustee Benton:
Offered thoughts and prayers to the Highland Park Community and thanked our emergency
responders.
Encouraged everyone to participate in the Transportation Plan.
Trustee Ruane:
Commented on Plainfield Fest and encouraged everyone to attend.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Comments.
WORKSHOP
1) PLAINFIELD LOGISTICS CENTRE (CASE NO. 1969-042022.AA/REZ/V/PP/SPR)
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.
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Representatives of the applicant gave a presentation highlighting the distribution center, number of new
jobs, employee benefits, sustainable environment, site plan, traffic study, and planning considerations
including a variance request to reduce the number of parking spots to 800.
Trustee Kalkanis expressed concern regarding the truck traffic. Trustee Larson expressed concern
regarding industrial zoning and current infrastructure. Trustee Larson also expressed concern that if the
Village does not approve this, Kendall County will, and the Village will not receive any revenue. Trustee
Wojowski stated he would like to see as may traffic improvements as possible, stated he would like to see
improvements and costs prior to voting, and stated that the number of jobs created would be a good
benefit to the community. Trustee Benton inquired about a potential for funding for the Liberty Grove
and Dayfield Subdivisions for buffering and commented about the positive for tax diversity. Trustee
Ruane expressed concern regarding truck traffic. Trustee Ruane noted that he was happy to see queuing
lanes in the site plan, would like to see more significant plantings, and inquired about a potential right-of-
way for County Line Road. Trustee Calkins expressed concern regarding traffic and felt that 143rd Street
west should be four-lanes with a turn lane. Mayor Argoudelis indicated support and requested the use of
native plantings.
Scott Threewitt, Public Works Director, gave an update on transportation/infrastructure.
The applicant will continue working with staff and will bring back answers to some traffic study related
questions.
2)GREENBELT PLANNING
Mr. Jon Proulx, Planning Director, stated that staff is requesting Board input regarding the concept of
a “greenbelt” or landscape and land use buffer or transition in the area along 143rd Street and Steiner
Road. The greenbelt buffer could also provide recreation and stormwater management opportunities.
At 8:55 p.m. Mayor Argoudelis called a 5-minute recess, the meeting resumed at 9:00 p.m.
Michelle Kelly, Upland Design, gave a presentation highlighting Greenbelt Conceptual Planning.
Mr. Dan Lobbes, The Conservation Foundation, gave a presentation highlighting Greenbelt
Maintenance. Trustee Benton indicated support. Trustee Ruane indicated support and suggested the
possibility for a larger community space. Trustee Larson indicated support. Trustee Wojowski
indicated support and would like to see some concepts.
Mayor Argoudelis thanked staff and read the reminders.
Trustee Larson moved to adjourn to Executive Session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act under
Section 2 (C)(2) to discuss Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or
their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.
Second by Trustee Benton. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes;
Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
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