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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 17, 2022
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: J. ARGOUDELIS, P.KALKANIS, C.LARSON, T.RUANE, B.WOJOWSKI,
AND H.BENTON. BOARD ABSENT: 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; L.SPIRES, BUILDING
OFFICIAL; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND R.MILLER, 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 Calkins was
absent, all other Trustees were present. Mayor Argoudelis led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were
approximately 30 persons in the audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Argoudelis:
• Administered the Oath of Office to Robert Miller, Chief of Police.
• Proclaimed October 24, 2022 as United Nations Day.
• Commented on community events and encouraged everyone to attend them.
• Announced that Jim Harvey has been appointed as an Associate Judge, and after 41 years of
service to the Village, tonight is his last meeting.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Benton:
• Congratulated Chief Miller and Jim Harvey.
• Commented on the closure of Indian Boundary and the traffic on Renwick. Director
Threewitt stated that staff is working with Plainfield Township on future improvements to
Renwick Road.
Trustee Wojowski congratulated Chief Miller and Jim Harvey.
Trustee Larson:
• Welcomed Chief Miller
• Expressed concern regarding the Safe -T Act and suggested a Resolution in opposition. Staff
will bring back information to the Board at a future meeting.
Trustee Kalkanis congratulated Chief Miller and Jim Harvey.
Trustee Ruane congratulated Chief Miller and Jim Harvey.
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Meeting Minutes — October 17, 2022
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
Sam Slocum, Creekside resident, commented on Indian Boundary Road and welcomed Chief Miller.
Mike Mason expressed concern regarding the closure of Indian Boundary Road and the impact to
Renwick Road.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Kalkanis moved to amend the Agenda to remove Item #4 — 127th Street Road Recapture.
Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes;
Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the Amended Agenda. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll
call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 5 yes, 0 no,
1 absent. Motion carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Kalkanis moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Approval of the Minutes of the Board Meeting and Executive Session held on
October 3, 2022.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for October 17, 2022.
c) Cash & Investment, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for September 2022.
Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes;
Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
3) TRACY, JOHNSON & WILSON
Trustee Larson moved to authorize payment to Tracy, Johnson & Wilson in the amount of $468.00.
Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes;
Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
4) 127TH STREET ROAD RECAPTURE — REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Administrator Blakemore congratulated Jim Harvey and thanked him for 41 years of service to the
Village. Administrator Blakemore commented on the upcoming Committee of the Whole Workshop.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Derek Wold presented the Engineer's Report for October 2022
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Lonnie Spires presented the Building and Code Compliance Report for September 2022.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Larson moved to authorize the Village President to execute an engineering services
agreement with Patrick Engineering Inc. for the 143rd Street Multi -Use Path Improvements Phase I
Engineering Services in an amount not to exceed $77,332.15. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by
roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 5 yes, 0
no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Larson moved to authorize the Village President to award the 2022 Curb and Sidewalk
Program to Davis Concrete Construction Company, the low bidder, in the amount not to exceed
$151,797.20. Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes; Larson,
yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Ruane moved to authorize Hartwig Mechanical, Inc. to complete Village Hall HVAC
improvements at a total price not to exceed $19,995.00. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by roll
call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, no; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes.
4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Chief Miller presented the Operations Report for September 2022.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Harvey thanked the Village Board and Village Staff for their support.
Mayor Argoudelis read the reminders and invited everyone to join us for cake.
Trustee Benton moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk