HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-05-2024 Village Board Minutes VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: J. ARGOUDELIS, R.KIEFER, C.LARSON, T.RUANE, M.BONUCHI, AND
P.KALKANIS. BOARD ABSENT: B.WOJOWSKI. OTHERS PRESENT: J.BLAKEMORE,
ADMINISTRATOR; R.VOGEL, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD,
ENGINEER; S.THREEWITT, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; A.SCHATTKE, LEAD ENGINEER;
J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR; J.MELROSE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR;
A.DE BONI, COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR; L.SPIRES, BUILDING OFFICIAL;
T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND A.NOVAK, POLICE
COMMANDER.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL,PLEDGE
Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken,Trustee Wojowski was
absent, all other Trustees were present. Mayor Argoudelis led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were
approximately 37 persons in the audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Trustee Bonuchi moved to appoint Brian Failing to the Historic Preservation Commission for a three-
year term expiring on October 18, 2027. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Kiefer,yes;
Larson,yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, absent; Bonuchi,yes; Kalkanis,yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion
carried.
Mayor Argoudelis commented on a meeting with the consultant for the traffic study at Route 59 &
Riverwalk.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Bonuchi stated that Plainfield Fest will have a carnival this year and stated that is a major
endeavor involving a lot of people.
Trustee Larson:
• Commented on the State of the Village for Bolingbrook.
• Stated that she made a social media post that referred to the Mayor as a disgusting disgrace to
the office and a resident liked the post, but not in the capacity of their employed position. The
employer of the resident was contacted by the Mayor and demanded a public apology for a
public offense and furthermore noted a lack of respect for him, his efforts, and his office.
• Stated that she has been voting no to attending executive sessions because of the Mayor
releasing information/content of the executive session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
No Comments.
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BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Kiefer moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Kiefer,
yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, absent; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.
Motion carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Minutes of the Board Meeting held on December 18, 2023.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for February 5, 2024.
c) Cash & Investment, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for December 2023.
d) Ordinance No. 3636, decreasing the number of Class F liquor licenses to 22 reflecting
the closing of Opera House and Irish Tyme.
e) Approval of the 2024 Plainfield Paddy Day Mile and associated road closures to be
held on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.
f) Approval of the 2024 Irish Parade and associated road closures to be held on Sunday,
March 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
g) Approval of the 2024 Cruise Nights and associated road closures to be held every
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 through August 20, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
h) Approval of the 26th Annual Healthy Driven Plainfield Harvest Kidz Run, 5K
Run/Walk and 10K Run and associated road closures to be held on Sunday, September
29, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.
i) Approval of the 2024 Plainfield Fest, use of Village owned property, and associated
road closures to be held June 28-30, 2024.
j) Authorize the Village Administrator to approve a change order with Imperial
Surveillance in the amount of$4,720.00 for the door access and security camera
improvements.
Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by roll call. Kiefer,yes; Larson,yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski,
absent; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
3) DUPAGE RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT
Jennifer Hammer, Conservation Foundation, and Tim Pollowy, Hey & Associates, gave an update on
the DuPage River Restoration project.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Lower DuPage River
Watershed Coalition related to the DuPage River Restoration Project. Second by Trustee Larson.
Vote by roll call. Kiefer,yes; Larson,yes; Ruane,yes; Wojowski, absent; Bonuchi,yes; Kalkanis,
yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
4) PLAINFIELD LOGISTICS CENTRE (CASE NUMBER 2035-120623.FP)
Trustee Larson moved to approve the Final Plat of Subdivision of Plainfield Logistics Centre, subject
to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Bonuchi.
Jon Proulx stated that the applicant is seeking approval of a final plat of subdivision for the Plainfield
Logistics Centre, which received zoning approvals for annexation, rezoning, preliminary plat and site
plan review in August of 2022. The approved plans call for a warehouse/distribution facility of
approximately 1.2 million square feet, which DHL Supply Chain(USA) would operate for a Fortune
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500-type consumer products company. The final plat will grant the right-of-way dedications for
143rd Street and Ridge Road along with the appropriate utility easements but does not involve
subdividing the property into multiple lots.
Vote by roll call. Kiefer, yes; Larson,yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, absent; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis, no.
4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Ruane moved to approve Ordinance No. 3637, approving an Agreement Authorizing
Reimbursement for the Construction of Improvements Beneficial to the Public for the Village of
Plainfield, for the 143rd Street off-site sanitary sewer. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call.
Kiefer, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, absent; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis, no. 4 yes, 1 no, 1
absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Ruane moved to accept a grant of stormwater drainage and access easement from Exel Inc.,
d/b/a DHL Supply Chain(USA), related to stormwater management for the 143rd Street west
extension. Second by Trustee Kiefer. Vote by roll call. Kiefer,yes; Larson, yes; Ruane,yes;
Wojowski, absent; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis, no. 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
5) LIBERTY GROVE OUTLOT
Jon Proulx stated that staff is proposing to convey ownership of a large open space and detention
outlot in Liberty Grove from the Village of Plainfield to the Liberty Grove Homeowners' Association
(HOA). Attorney Vogel has prepared an ordinance, quitclaim deed, and PTAX form to implement the
transfer of ownership. In Liberty Grove's Annexation Agreement, ownership of the park and open
space outlots are identified as being conveyed to the Village of Plainfield. This dedication was
granted upon the recording of the final plat of Liberty Grove Unit 1 in 2002. Since that time, as the
subdivision has built out, the HOA has maintained the outlot. Earlier this year, the HOA notified
current Village staff of the Village's ownership of this outlot and expressed interest in taking
ownership of the lot.
There was some general discussion regarding connection of paths in Liberty Grove for public use.
Cliff Yahnke, President of the Liberty Grove Homeowners Association, stated that they are open to
discussion on connecting paths for public use.
Trustee Ruane moved to approve Ordinance No. 3638, authorizing the Execution of a Deed
Conveying Outlot B in Liberty Grove Unit 1 to the Liberty Grove Homeowners Association, and for
the Village President to execute any related documents. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll
call. Kiefer,yes; Larson, abstain; Ruane,yes; Wojowski, absent; Bonuchi,yes; Kalkanis, yes. 4 yes, 0
no, 1 abstain, 1 absent. Motion carried.
6) RENTAL ORDINANCE
Lonnie Spires reviewed the proposed rental ordinance. There was some general discussion regarding
the proposed ordinance. Truste Larson identified several concerns with the proposed ordinance and
will email a list of concerns to Administrator Blakemore.
Trustee Larson moved to table the Rental Ordinance. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by roll call.
Kiefer, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, absent; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1
absent. Motion carried.
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7) UNSCHEDULED BUS ORDINANCE
Administrator Blakemore stated that as discussed during the January 22nd COW,the Village Board
expressed support for an ordinance regulating unscheduled intercity buses. The proposed ordinance is
the same as was previously presented. Staff felt it was best to amend the Impound Ordinance as well
to include a provision regarding the unscheduled bus ordinance, should the need arise to impound
such a bus. An updated Impound Ordinance is also being presented for the Board's consideration.
Trustee Kiefer suggested sending the ordinance to the Texas Governor and Texas Emergency
Management. There were no objections.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve Ordinance No. 3639, enacting Chapter 5, Article X regulating
Unscheduled Intercity Buses. Second by Trustee Kiefer. Vote by roll call. Kiefer,yes; Larson, yes;
Ruane, yes; Wojowski, absent; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis,yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Kalkanis moved to approve Ordinance No. 3640, amending Chapter 2, Article VIII, related to
vehicle impoundment. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Kiefer, yes; Larson,yes;
Ruane,yes; Wojowski, absent; Bonuchi,yes; Kalkanis,yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
8) VIDEO GAMING
Administrator Blakemore reviewed some changes that were made to the proposed ordinance since it
was last presented to the Village Board. Staff noted that the text amendment prohibiting video
gaming in the B-5 overlay district was denied unanimously by the Plan Commission. Staff noted that
while the zoning map establishes a B-5 Overlay the zoning ordinance does not. The proposed text
amendment ordinance amends Section 9-10 and 9-59 establishing the B-5 Overlay as a zoning
district.
Trustee Kiefer indicated that he did not think that a rope would be sufficient separation. Trustee
Larson indicated concern with restricting downtown businesses and concern with the removal of the
18-month waiting period provision. Mayor Argoudelis stated that the 18-month waiting period
provision puts new businesses at a disadvantage and that is why it was removed. Trustee Bonuchi
stated that we need to help independent businesses and felt that there should not be a waiting period
to receive a video gaming license. Trustee Kiefer also indicated that there should not be a waiting
period. Trustee Ruane indicated that the signage ordinance needs to be followed and enforced and
agreed that a rope would not be sufficient separation and suggested a hard barrier.
Trustee Ruane moved to approve Ordinance No. 3641, enacting Chapter 4, Article IX, regulating
video gaming with an amendment to article 4-495(e), to require a %2 wall or other solid barrier and to
remove the word rope. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Kiefer,yes; Larson,no; Ruane,
yes; Wojowski, absent; Bonuchi,yes; Kalkanis, no; Argoudelis,yes. 4 yes, 2 no, 1 absent. Motion
carried.
9) VIDEO GAMING TEXT AMENDMENT (CASE NO. 2033-120523.TA)
There was no action taken on this item.
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ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Administrator Blakemore commented on Woodman's, Cannabis Dispensaries, Hawk Auto, and the
upgraded Bond rating.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
No Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Trustee Kiefer moved to authorize Moe Joe's to operate a food truck in three (3) parking spaces
adjacent to the restaurant at 24013-24033 W. Lockport St. on February 12, 13 and 14, 2024 for a"Fat
Tuesday" event. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Kiefer, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes;
Wojowski, absent; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis,yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Mr. Lonnie Spires presented the Building and Code Compliance Report for December 2023.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the Village President to award the 2024 Berm Lift Station
Sanitary Sewer Force Main Repair Contract to Baish Excavating Inc., the lowest bidder, in an amount
of$216,453.01, plus a$20,000.00 contingency with a total amount not to exceed $236,453.01.
Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Kiefer, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, absent;
Bonuchi,yes; Kalkanis, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the payment of$64,000.00 to Commonwealth Edison Company
for temporary and permanent easements necessary for the 143rd Street East Roadway Extension, and
to authorize the Village Administrator to execute all related documents. Second by Trustee Ruane.
Vote by roll call. Kiefer, yes; Larson,yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, absent; Bonuchi,yes; Kalkanis,
yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Kalkanis moved to authorize the execution of a Temporary Construction License with
Commonwealth Edison Company necessary for the 143rd Street East Roadway Extension, and to
authorize the Village Administrator to execute all related documents. Second by Trustee Bonuchi.
Vote by roll call. Kiefer,yes; Larson, yes; Ruane,yes; Wojowski, absent; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis,
yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Scott Threewitt gave a brief update on the Old Town project.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Trustee Ruane moved to approve Ordinance No. 3642, providing for a text amendment to Chapter 5,
Article VI, pertaining to no-parking places. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Kiefer,
yes; Larson,yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, absent; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.
Motion carried.
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Commander Novak presented the Operations Report for November 2023.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
Mayor Argoudelis read the reminders.
Trustee Ruane moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk