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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 10, 2023
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: J. ARGOUDELIS, P.KALKANIS, C.LARSON, T.RUANE, B.WOJOWSKI,
AND H. BENTON(ELECTRONIC). BOARD ABSENT: K.CALKINS. OTHERS PRESENT:
J.BLAKEMORE, ADMINISTRATOR; R.VOGEL, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK;
D.SHUG, ENGINEER; S.THREEWITT, PUBLIC WORKS 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 3 persons in the audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
Mayor Argoudelis commented on the warmer weather.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
No Comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 Minutes)
No Comments.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Trustee Larson moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call.
Kalkanis,yes; Larson,yes; Ruane,yes; Wojowski,yes; Benton,yes; Calkins, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1
absent. Motion carried.
2) 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Trustee Ruane moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3597, approving the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget.
Second by Trustee Larson.
Trustee Wojowski stated that he is not supportive of a tax and spend budget and wanted to see the tax
levy lowered. Trustee Larson expressed concern about employee raises.
Vote by roll call. Kalkanis,yes; Larson, yes; Ruane,yes; Wojowski, no; Benton,yes; Calkins,
absent. 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Mayor Argoudelis read the reminders.
Trustee Ruane moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
Tiptitnyig adjourned at 7:10 p`.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk