HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-19-2022 Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: J. ARGOUDELIS, B.WOJOWSKI, H.BENTON, K.CALKINS,
P.KALKANIS, C.LARSON, AND T.RUANE. OTHERS PRESENT: J.BLAKEMORE,
ADMININISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD,
ENGINEER; S.THREEWITT, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; D.KISSEL, WASTEWATER
SUPEREINTENDENT; J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR; J.MELROSE, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR; L.SPIRES, BUILDING OFFICIAL; J.MALEC, MANAGEMENT
ANALYST; 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, all Trustees were
present. Mayor Argoudelis led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were approximately 40 persons in the
audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Argoudelis:
• Proclaimed September 17-23, 2022 as Constitution Week.
• Proclaimed September 19-25, 2022 as National Rail Safety Week.
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Trustee Ruane moved to remove the appointment of the Chief of Police from the table. Second by
Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, no; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, no; Larson, no;
Ruane, yes; Argoudelis, yes. 4 yes, 3 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Calkins moved to approve the Presidential Appointment of Robert Miller as Chief of Police
at a salary of $160,000.00. Second by Trustee Benton.
Trustee Larson stated that she does not have an issue with the candidate, but rather the process and the
mayor's actions. Trustee Wojowski apologized to the candidate and stated that his vote is a result of
the process. Trustee Benton apologized to the candidate, expressed concern regarding the Board's
conduct, and commented on public comments regarding the process. Trustee Ruane commented on
the process, stated that the candidate is well -deserved, and expressed concern with Trustee Benton's
comments. Mayor Argoudelis reviewed the six -person committee process.
Vote by roll call. Wojowski, no; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, abstain; Larson, no; Ruane, yes;
Argoudelis, yes. 4 yes, 2 no, 1 abstain. Motion carried.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Larson commented on the status of the litigation against John Argoudelis, his Facebook post
against the past regime, and Trustee Benton's previous comment about someone being coerced to
come before the Board.
Trustee Kalkanis commented on the litigation against John Argoudelis. Trustee Kalkanis stated that
the Village won and he keeps prolonging it.
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Mayor Argoudelis commented on the lawsuit and stated he will continue to defend himself and
commented on his Facebook post.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
Vicky Polito expressed concern regarding the behavior of the Board and the appointment of the
Police Chief.
Steve Smith expressed concern regarding comments made about him and his wife when they
expressed concern regarding the process of appointment the Police Chief.
Marie Smith stated that she is upset that Trustee Benton accused them of being coerced into coming
to the meeting to express concern regarding the process of the appointment of the Police Chief
Trustee Benton apologized that they were put in this position.
Margie Bonuchi stated that she has always treated everyone with respect, does not know the Smiths
nor Mr. Miller, Vicky's previous comments were not true, and expressed concern regarding the
Facebook post referring to the past regime as bigots.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Ruane moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call.
Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Benton moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Approval of the Minutes of the Special Village Board Meeting and Executive Sessions
held on August 11, 2022 and Minutes of the Board Meeting held on August 15, 2022.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for September 19, 2022.
c) Cash & Investment, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for August 2022.
d) Authorize the Village President to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with
MAP #93 regarding Section 8.10 Personal Time.
e) Resolution No. 1818, authorizing the Village's application to and participation in the
Open Space & Land Acquisition Development (OSLAD) Grant Program.
0 Resolution No. 1819, as required by IDOT, prior to the submission of the ITEP Grant
application package providing funding for the 2022 Benson Subdivision Sidewalk
Program.
Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis,
yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
3) TRACY, JOHNSON & WILSON
Trustee Wojowski moved to authorize payment to Tracy, Johnson & Wilson in the amount of
$5,546.25. Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes;
Kalkanis, yes; Larson, no; Ruane, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.
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4) 2022 SPOOKTACULAR
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the 2022 Spooktacular and associated road closures to be held
on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 10:45 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by
roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes. 6 yes, 0
no. Motion carried.
5) BRONK FARM DORMANT SPECIAL SERVICE AREA (CASE NO. 1968-
041922.FP.SSA)
Trustee Wojowski moved to open a Public Hearing regarding a proposed dormant Special Service
Area (DSSA) for the Bronk Farm subdivision generally located South of 127th Street and West of
Van Dyke Road, in the Village of Plainfield. Second by Trustee Ruane. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0
opposed. Motion carried.
Trustee Ruane moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3570, establishing Special Service Area Number 45 for
the Bronk Farm subdivision. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton,
yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
6) 24035-24037 W. LOCKPORT STREET FACADE CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS (CASE NUMBER 1963-032222.COA)
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the proposed certificate of appropriateness for facade
improvements at 24035-24037 W. Lockport St., subject to execution of a letter of agreement between
the applicant, the Historic Preservation Commission, and Village staff. Second by Trustee Larson.
Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
7) 24012 W. LOCKPORT STREET CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (CASE
NUMBER 1978-070722.COA)
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the proposed certificate of appropriateness for exterior
improvements to the building at 24012 W. Lockport Street, subject to execution of a letter of
agreement between the applicant, the Historic Preservation Commission, and Village staff. Second
by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson,
yes; Ruane, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Administrator Blakemore:
• Asked the Board for consensus on a date for the joint meeting with the Plan Commission. It
was the consensus of the Board to have the meeting on November 1, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
• Updated the Board on the flooding issue at the Law Enforcement Facility.
• Thanked Commander Ruggles for his hard work as Interim Chief of Police.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
Trustee Ruane moved to award the James Street Pump Station Improvements contract to Dahme
Mechanical Inc, the lowest responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $1,260,597.00 plus a 3%
construction contingency. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes;
Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, abstain; Ruane, yes. 5 yes, 0 no; 1 abstain. Motion carried.
Derek Wold presented the Engineer's Report for September 2022.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Trustee Larson moved to re -approve the final plat for Springbank, Unit 10. Second by Trustee
Benton. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, no; Larson, yes;
Ruane, yes. 4 yes, 2 no. Motion carried.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Lonnie Spires presented the Building and Code Compliance Report for August 2022.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Larson moved to authorize snow removal services, as required, and accept the unit prices
provided by IAP Construction, Inc, Antrex, Inc, Winninger Excavating, Shreve Services, Local Lawn
Care & Landscaping, Ramiro Guzman Landscaping, Inc, Bullfrog Enterprises, LLC, and Hanson
Landscape & Design, Inc. Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes;
Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Ruane moved to award the 2022 Fire Hydrant Painting Program Contract to GO Painters Inc.,
the lowest responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $44,988.00. Second by Trustee Larson.
Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Benton moved to authorize the Village President to execute a contract with Alexander
Chemical Corporation to provide alum to the Village's wastewater treatment facility at a unit price of
$1.27 per gallon. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins,
yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Benton moved to award the North Riverfront Trail Extension (Option 1) contract to D
Construction, the lowest responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $358,853.05 plus a 3%
contingency. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins,
yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Ruane moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3571, authorizing the Village President to execute a
Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with Everstream GLC Holding Company LLC. Second
by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes;
Larson, yes; Ruane, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Trustee Wojowski moved to authorize the Village Administrator to execute an agreement with
Standard & Associates for services related to the Sergeants Promotion Exam in an amount not to
exceed $20,000.00. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes;
Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Interim Police Chief Ruggles presented the Operations Report for August 2022.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
Mayor Argoudelis read the reminders.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Larson moved to adjourn to Executive Session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act
under Section 2 (c)(5) to discuss property acquisition, not to reconvene. Trustee _ moved to adjourn.
Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes;
Larson, yes; Ruane, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
PUBLIC HEARING
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: J. ARGOUDELIS, B.WOJOWSKI, H.BENTON, K.CALKINS,
P.KALKANIS, C.LARSON, AND T.RUANE. OTHERS PRESENT: J.BLAKEMORE,
ADMININISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD,
ENGINEER; S.THREEWITT, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; D.KISSEL, WASTEWATER
SUPEREINTENDENT; J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR; J.MELROSE, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR; L.SPIRES, BUILDING OFFICIAL; J.MALEC, MANAGEMENT
ANALYST; AND K.RUGGLES, INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE.
BRONK FARM DORMANT SPECIAL SERVICE AREA (CASE NO. 1968-041922.FP.SSA)
Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. Present roll call stands.
Mr. Jake Melrose stated the Bronk Farm subdivision is located at the southwest corner of 127th Street
and Van Dyke Road. In accordance with Annexation Agreement, the developer is required to allow for
the establishment of a dormant special service area (DSSA) that acts as a backup if the HOA does not
fulfill its maintenance obligations. SSA's are a financing technique that allow the cost of a subdivision's
continuing maintenance costs to be borne by the subdivision itself allowing the Village to enact a tax
on property's tax bill only for the cost of the maintenance of the subdivision's public areas if the HOA
does not fulfill its maintenance obligations.
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 8:17 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk