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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 2, 2023
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: J. ARGOUDELIS, R.KIEFER C.LARSON, T.RUANE, B.WOJOWSKI,
M.BONUCHI, AND P.KALKANIS. OTHERS PRESENT: J.BLAKEMORE, ADMINISTRATOR;
R.VOGEL, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.SHUG, 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, all Trustees were
present. Mayor Argoudelis led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were approximately 50 persons in the
audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Argoudelis:
• Proclaimed October 2023 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month
• Commented on the weather, Homecoming Parade, and upcoming community events.
• Congratulated Werk Force Brewing Co. on their award-winning wood and barrel aged stout.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Bonuchi:
• Thanked everyone involved with the Homecoming Parade.
• Stressed the importance of Cybersecurity and encouraged everyone to be aware of scams.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
Drake Cote encouraged everyone to support equal pay for workers with disabilities.
The following persons expressed concern or commented on the Marnett Mixed-Use Development:
• Rachel Gold
• John Gidlund
• Anthony Lee
• Diane Rousonelos
• Annie Ciesniewski
• Usane Kazmi
• John Platt
• Bill Holiday
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call.
Kiefer, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski,yes; Bonuchi,yes; Kalkanis, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried.
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2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Kalkanis moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Minutes of the Board Meeting held on September 18, 2023.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for October 2, 2023.
c) Approval of the Bond Reduction for the Boulevard Place development Bond
#3018669 to $368,750.00 to zero.
d) Approval of the cost of the extra work related to the emergency roof repairs at Village
Hall by Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. at a cost of$6,500.00.
e) Release of Argonaut Insurance Company Bond No. SUR0051882, in the amount of
$436,127.55, securing public improvements for the Northpointe subdivision, as these
improvements have been completed and the maintenance period has expired.
f) Release of Hartford Fire Insurance Company Bond No. 59BSBIQ5138, in the amount
of$1,393,945.64, securing public improvements to 127th Street related to the
Lansdowne subdivision, as these improvements have been completed and the
maintenance period has expired.
Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Kiefer, yes; Larson,yes; Ruane,yes; Wojowski,yes;
Bonuchi,yes; Kalkanis, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
3) TRACY, JOHNSON & WILSON
Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize payment to Tracy, Johnson& Wilson in the amount of
$3,996.50. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by roll call. Kiefer,yes; Larson, abstain; Ruane,yes;
Wojowski,yes; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain. Motion carried.
4) CREEKSIDE CROSSING UNIT 5C (CASE NUMBER 2021-080823.FP)
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the Final Plat of Subdivision of Creekside Crossing Unit 5C,
subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call.
Kiefer, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi,yes; Kalkanis, no. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion
carried.
5) MARNETTE MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT (CASE NO. 1992-012523.SU.SPR.FP)
Trustee Wojowski moved to adopt an Ordinance approving a special use to permit a planned
development for the Marnette Mixed Use Development located generally at 24505 W. Village Center
Dr., subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Ruane.
Jake Melrose stated that the primary zoning relief sought through the planned development is to allow
for non-masonry materials on the facades. The other variance requests have been removed. The site
plan is in conformance with the Village's Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Argoudelis suggested looking
into eminent domain.
Vote by roll call. Kiefer,yes; Larson,yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, no; Bonuchi, no; Kalkanis,no;
Argoudelis, no. 3 yes, 4 no. Motion failed.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Administrator Blakemore:
• Thanked everyone involved with the Homecoming Parade.
• Encouraged the Board to complete the required Cyber training.
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MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the agreement with Imperial Surveillance for electronic door
access to the Public Works Facility and security camera improvements to the Public Works Facility,
Village Hall, and Settlers' Park in the amount not to exceed $202,298.36. Second by Trustee
Kalkanis. Vote by roll call. Kiefer, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski,yes; Bonuchi, yes;
Kalkanis, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
No Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Kiefer moved to authorize the purchase and installation of one Boss 8' Steel V-DXT Plow
and an aluminum Tommy Gate for the 2023 Ford Super Duty F-250 pickup truck from Monroe Truck
Equipment at a cost not to exceed $14,502.00. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Kiefer,
yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi,yes; Kalkanis, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the Village President to execute an Engineering Work Order for
the final engineering design related to the Old Town North Project—Roadway Reconstruction Phase
to Baxter and Woodman Consulting Engineers in an amount not to exceed $274,310.00. Second by
Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Kiefer, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski,yes; Bonuchi,yes;
Kalkanis,yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the Village President to execute the Local Public Agency
Agreement for Federal Participation (BLR 05310) and adopt corresponding Resolution No. 1833, as
to utilize the Federal Grant funds along with Local funds for the Indian Boundary Road Bridge
Replacement Project. Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call. Kiefer,yes; Larson,yes; Ruane,
yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the quote for the trench drain repair work at the Public Works
Facility by IAP Construction Inc. in the amount of$18,500.00, plus a$2,000.00 contingency, for a
not-to-exceed amount of$20,500.00. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Kiefer,yes;
Larson,yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
No Report.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
Mayor Argoudelis read the reminders.
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Trustee Larson moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk