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Home My Public Portal About03-18-2024 Village Board Minutes VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 18, 2024 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: J. ARGOUDELIS, T.RUANE, B.WOJOWSKI, M.BONUCHI, P.KALKANIS, R.KIEFER, C.LARSON. OTHERS PRESENT: J.BLAKEMORE, ADMINISTRATOR; R.VOGEL, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER; S.THREEWITT, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.MELROSE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR; L.SPIRES, BUILDING OFFICIAL; 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 60 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Argoudelis: • Commented on the Irish Parade and thanked everyone that participated. • Read a proclamation regarding a Cease Fire in Gaza. Chief Miller introduced: Officer of the Year—Sergeant Luke Ostreko Civilian of the Year—Noli Manejero TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Kiefer requested an update on the Old Town Project. Director Threewitt gave an update on the Old Town Project and on tree protection and future enforcement. Trustee Ruane: • Commented on the Irish Parade and thanked everyone that participated and especially thanked the Police Department and PEMA. • Commented on the Police Awards and thanked Police Commissioner Greg Chapman for his efforts. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes) The following people requested a Cease Fire Resolution: 1) Mr. N. Khatid 2) M. Atri 3) Mr. Khan 4) Caitlyn Graff 5) Keith Larson 6) Ms. Khan 7) Mr. S. Kafor 8) Juhie Faheem 9) Ms. J. Khan 10)Ms. Z. Ali 11)Nancy Roberts Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes—March 18,2024 Page 2 12)Ms. M. Ali 13)Mr. Ali 14)Mr. (name inaudible) 15)Sue Harvey 16)Peter Kozak-Rivera 17)Mr. M. Elalamy 18)Ms. Azeez 19)Mr. S.Ali 20)Mr. Ramoni 21)Mr. Odeh 22)Robin Caldwell 23)Mr. Z. Khan 24)Ms. M. Hassan BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by roll call. Ruane,yes; Wojowski,yes; Bonuchi,yes; Kalkanis,yes; Kiefer, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 2) CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Kalkanis moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: a) Minutes of the Board Meeting held on March 4, 2024. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for March 18, 2024. c) Cash& Investment, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for February 2024. d) Ordinance No. 3644, increasing the Class "E" Liquor Licenses to 12 for Nabby's Restaurant and Catering located at 14802 S. Michigan Street, and Big Apple MT- Plainfield Corp located at 15521 S. Route 59. e) Ordinance No. 3645, Establishment of a Special Service Area Number 47, Riverstone Subdivision, Will County, in the Village of Plainfield, Following Notice and Public Hearing in Connection Therewith. f) Authorize the additional payment of$619.89 to Fleet Safety Supply for the previously approved lighting and equipment for three (3) vehicles for the total cost not to exceed $37,902.04. g) Approval of legal fees for services rendered by Dunn, Martin& Miller, Ltd. for the 143rd Street East Extension for November 2023 totaling $8,961.00. h) Approval of appraisal services provided by Lorenz and Associates, Ltd. for the 143rd Street East Extension totaling $3,535.00. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Ruane,yes; Wojowski,yes; Bonuchi,yes; Kalkanis, yes; Kiefer,yes; Larson,yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 3) KELLER FARM UNIT 1 FINAL PLAT (CASE NUMBER 2042-011724.FP/SSA) Director Melrose stated that the proposed final plat is consistent with the approved preliminary plat and complies with the requirements of the Village's Zoning Code and Subdivision Code and the approved Planned Development agreement. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes—March 18,2024 Page 3 Trustee Ruane moved to approve the final plat of subdivision for Keller Farm Subdivision Unit One, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Ruane,yes; Wojowski, no; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis, no; Kiefer, yes; Larson, yes. 4 yes, 2 no. Motion carried. Trustee Ruane moved to approve Resolution No. 1841, a Resolution Proposing the Establishment of Special Service Area Number 49, for the Keller Farm Subdivision, in Will County, in the Village of Plainfield and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Ruane, yes; Wojowski, no; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis, no; Kiefer, yes; Larson, yes. 4 yes, 2 no. Motion carried. 4) TERRIBAS - 16020 S. ROUTE 59 SPECIAL USE (CASE NO. 2040-010424.SU) Director Melrose stated that the petitioner, Terrabis, is seeking approval for a special use to permit an Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary at 16020 S. Route 59. The applicant will be preserving the existing 3,140 square foot structure on the lot as well as maintaining the current general site layout. Representatives of the applicant gave a presentation highlighting the project, site plan, and security. The applicants answered questions from the Board. Trustee Ruane moved to approve Ordinance No. 3646, approving a special use permit for an Adult- Use Cannabis Dispensary for the property located at 16020 S. Route 59, contingent on the stipulations in the staff report. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Ruane, yes; Wojowski, no; Bonuchi,yes; Kalkanis, no; Kiefer, yes; Larson, no; Argoudelis,yes. 4 yes, 3 no. Motion carried. 5) TEXT AMENDMENT Director Melrose stated that staff is proposing two text amendments to the zoning ordinance: one relating to accessory structures on jointly owned lots, and one relating to massage establishments. The first amendment would allow accessory structures to be built across common lot lines for parcels under common ownership in very specific situations. The next amendment to the zoning ordinance is to make a special use approval null and void if the subject property is found to be conducting illegal activity. Trustee Kiefer moved to approve Ordinance No. 3647, approving two text amendments, regarding accessory structures and illegal activity with special uses and massage establishments to the Village of Plainfield Zoning Ordinance as outlined in the staff report and attachments. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis,yes; Kiefer, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. At 9:12 p.m., Mayor Argoudelis called for a break. The meeting resumed at 9:19 p.m. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Administrator Blakemore noted that the final proposed budget will be presented at the next Committee of the Whole Workshop. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT No Report. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes—March 18,2024 Page 4 ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Derek Wold presented the Engineer's Report for March 2024. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the proposed map as the Village of Plainfield 2024 Zoning Map. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Kiefer,yes; Larson,yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT Mr. Lonnie Spires presented the Building and Code Compliance Report for February 2024. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Trustee Larson moved to authorize the purchase of a Kubota commercial utility vehicle from McCullough Implement Company at a total cost not to exceed $19,905.94. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Kiefer,yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the Village President to extend the Landscape Maintenance (Various Locations) Contract with Ramiro Guzman Landscaping, Inc. for the 2024 growing season in an amount not to exceed $98,543.17. Second by Trustee Kiefer. Vote by roll call. Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Kiefer, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the Village President to execute a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Cost Sharing related to Na-Au-Say Township's 2024 Cherry Road Surface Treatment Project between the Na-Au-Say Township Highway Department and the Village of Plainfield. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by roll call. Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Kiefer, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT No Report. ATTORNEY'S REPORT No Report. Mayor Argoudelis read the reminders. Trustee Kiefer moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk