HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-23-2023 COW MinutesMinutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President
and the Board of Trustees
Held on January 23, 2023
In the Boardroom
Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 8:50 p.m. Board present: Mayor Argoudelis,
Trustee Ruane, Trustee Wojowski, Trustee Benton, Trustee Calkins, Trustee Kalkanis, and Trustee
Larson. Others present: Joshua Blakemore, Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Scott
Threewitt, Public Works Director; Tony Torres, Street Superintendent; Jon Proulx, Planning
Director; Jake Melrose, Economic Development Director; Lonnie Spires, Building Official; Traci
Pleckham, Management Services Director; Ken Ruggles, Police Commander, Anthony Novak, Police
Commander; Zach Zigterman, Police Commander; and Robert Miller, Chief of Police. There were
approximately 2 persons in the audience.
Trustee Ruane moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on
January 9, 2023. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton,
yes; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
No Comments.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Wojowski expressed concern regarding a recent Facebook post made by the Mayor.
Trustee Larson expressed concern regarding a recent Facebook post made by the Mayor.
Mayor Argoudelis stated that his Facebook was accurate, factual, and used public photos.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Comments.
WORKSHOP
1) 2023-2024 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Scott Threewitt and Public Works staff gave a presentation highlighting the draft 2023-2024 Draft
Fiscal Year Budget for the Street Department. Staff reviewed the Mission Statement, organizational
chart, street maintenance, sidewalk maintenance and ADA compliance, fleet maintenance and fuel
station operation, street signs and traffic control, LED streetlight program, and downtown special
events. Traci Pleckham reviewed the budget detail for the Street Department.
Chief Miller gave a presentation highlighting the 2023-2024 Draft Fiscal Year Budget for the Police
Department. Chief Miller reviewed the Mission Statement, Police Department values, significant
events, special events, training, surrounding community population, crime reporting, overall calls for
service, mental health and AID social worker statistics, population vs. officers per resident, officer
years of service, hiring and promotion timeline, hiring process, working and works in progress,
capital considerations, organizational chart, and PEMA. Traci Pleckham reviewed the budget detail
for the Police Department.
Mayor Argoudelis thanked staff and read the reminders.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
Village of Plainfield
Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes — January 23, 2023
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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, and Section 2 (c)(5) to discuss property
acquisition, not to reconvene. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Ruane, yes; Wojowski,
no; Benton, yes; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, no; Larson, yes; Argoudelis, yes. 4 yes, 3 no. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.