HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-11-2022 Special Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 11, 2022
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: J. ARGOUDELIS, C.LARSON, T.RUANE, B.WOJOWSKI, H.BENTON,
K.CALKINS, AND P.KALKANIS. OTHERS PRESENT: J.BLAKEMORE,
ADMININISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; 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, all 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 commented on the turnout for Wednesday's Evening with the Mayor.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Larson stated that checks and balances do exist.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 Minutes)
Marie Smith expressed concern regarding the process for the appointment of the Chief of Police and
that an offer was made prior to the advice and consent of the Board.
Steve Smith expressed concern regarding the process for the appointment of the Chief of Police and
that an offer was made prior to the advice and consent of the Board.
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 Benton.
Vote by roll call. Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis,
yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 7:15 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 7:20 p.m.
Mayor Argoudelis stated that he does not know why the Board adjourned the Executive Session
Meeting.
Trustee Benton 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 Calkins.
Vote by roll call. Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis,
yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 7:24 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:58 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Trustee Larson moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by roll call.
Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried.
2) APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
There was no motion to remove the item from the table.
Mayor Argoudelis read the reminders.
Trustee Larson moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Ruane. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The r eeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk