HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-13-2023 COW Minutes Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President
and the Board of Trustees
Held on February 13,2023
In the Boardroom
Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board present: Mayor Argoudelis,
Trustee Wojowski, Trustee Benton, Trustee Calkins, Trustee Larson, and Trustee Ruane. Board
absent: Trustee Kalkanis. Others present: Joshua Blakemore, Administrator; Michelle Gibas,
Village Clerk; Derek Wold, Engineer; Scott Threewitt, Public Works Director; Dan Biermann, Water
Superintendent; Andy Doyle, Wastewater Crew Leader; Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Jake Melrose,
Economic Development Director; Lonnie Spires, Building Official; Traci Pleckham, Management
Services Director; and Robert Miller, Chief of Police. There was no one in the audience.
Trustee Larson moved to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting, Committee of the Whole
Workshop, and Executive Sessions held on January 23, 2023. Second by Trustee Ruane. Voice Vote.
All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Argoudelis:
• Commented on the closing of Walmart.
• Stated that while there will not be a Plainfield Fest this year,there will be other events.
• Commented on the value of the quarterly Intergovernmental Meetings he has hosted.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Calkins suggested Sanctuary City for Firearms as a future Workshop discussion.
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 Water and Wastewater Departments. Staff gave an overview of the Water
Division highlighting the Mission Statement, organizational chart, IEPA Water Operator
Certification, 127th Street pump station, water usage, Mill Street water tower, Old Town utility
improvements, SCADA upgrade, and water studies. Staff then gave an overview of the Wastewater
Division highlighting the organizational chart, IEPA Wastewater Operator Certifications, wastewater
plant,wastewater treatment process, lift stations, Old Town utility improvements, Wastewater
Treatment Plant upgrades, James Street lift station, rate study, and sanitary sewer master plan update.
Traci Pleckham reviewed the budget detail for the Water and Wastewater Divisions and pointed out
that no rate increase is being proposed.
Mayor Argoudelis thanked staff and read the reminders.
Trustee Larson moved to adjourn to Executive Session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act
under d Section 2 (c)(5)to discuss property acquisition, not to reconvene. Second by Trustee Benton.
Vote by roll call. Wojowski,yes; Benton,yes; Calkins,yes; Kalkanis, absent; Larson,yes; Ruane,
yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Village of Plainfield
Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes—February 13, 2023
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The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk