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Village of Plainfield President and the Board of Trustees met July 1

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Village of Plainfield President and the Board of Trustees met July 1.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

BOARD PRESENT: L. NEWTON, B.WOJOWSKI, H.BENTON, M.BONUCHI, K.CALKINS, AND, C.LARSON. BOARD ABSENT: M.COLLINS. 

OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR; L.SPIRES, BUILDING INSPECTOR; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND K.RUGGLES, POLICE COMMANDER.

CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE 

Trustee Bonuchi called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, all Trustees were present. Mayor Collins was absent. Trustee Bonuchi led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were approximately 20 persons in the audience.

Trustee Larson moved to appoint Trustee Bonuchi as this evening' s chair. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS 

Trustee Bonuchi moved to appoint Steve Schindlbeck to the Fire & Police Commission for a three ( 3) year term expiring April 30, 2022. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

Village Clerk Gibas administered the Oath of Office to Steve Schindlbeck.

Trustee Bonuchi expressed condolences to the Manning family on the passing of former Trustee Walter Manning. Mr. Manning served on the Plan Commission from 1993- 2005 and served as a Trustee from 2005- 2009.

Trustee Bonuchi warned everyone to beware of telephone scams.

TRUSTEES COMMENTS 

Trustee Benton commented about the Illinois Distracted Driver Law that went into effect today.

Trustee Calkins thanked Steve Gruben, long-time owner of Uptown Tap, and wished him luck.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (3- 5 minutes)

No Comments.

BUSINESS MEETING 

1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA 

Trustee Larson moved to amend the Agenda to remove Item #8 Rocktober Beerfest at the request of the applicant. Second by Trustee Newton. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

Trustee Larson moved to approve the Amended Agenda. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no.

Motion carried.

2) CONSENT AGENDA 

Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:

a) Approval of the Minutes of the Board Meeting held June 17, 2019. 

b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for July 1, 2019. 

c) Master Pole Attachment Agreement with Chicago SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, an Illinois limited partnership. 

Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

3) 23855 W. ANDREW RD / 12249 S. RHEA DR. (PC CASE #1828-021119.AA/REZ) 

Trustee Larson moved to open the continued Public Hearing regarding the annexation agreement for the properties commonly known as 23855 W. Andrew Road (PIN 07- 01- 27- 108- 002- 0000) and 12249 S. Rhea Drive (PIN 07- 01- 27- 108- 001- 0000). Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.

Trustee Larson moved to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular business meeting. Second by Trustee Newton. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

4) 12191 S. RHEA DR. (PC CASE # 1829- 021419. AA/ REZ) 

Trustee Newton moved to open the continued Public Hearing regarding the annexation agreement for the property commonly known as 12191 S. Rhea Drive (PIN 07- 01- 27- 101- 026- 0000). Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.

Trustee Larson moved to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular business meeting. Second by Trustee Newton. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

Mr. Jon Proulx noted that no action is being taken on Items# 3 and #4. If the applicants wish to move forward, staff will re-publish for new public hearings.

5) WILLOW TREE FARM (PC CASE #1827-010219.AA/SU/PP) 

Trustee Wojowski moved to continue the Public Hearing regarding the annexation agreement for the property commonly known as Willow Tree Farm at the southeast corner of Illinois Route 126 and Drauden Road to the July 15, 2019 meeting of the Board of Trustees. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

6) LANSDOWNE (F/K/A BRUMMEL) ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT PC CASE #1840- 052319.AAA) 

Trustee Newton moved to open the continued Public Hearing regarding a proposed annexation agreement amendment for the project commonly known as Lansdowne located north of 127th Street and west of Book Road. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.

There was some general discussion regarding four-lane roadways.

Trustee Newton moved to direct the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinances granting approval of the first amendment to the annexation agreement for the property commonly known as Lansdowne (f/k/ a Brummel). Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

Trustee Newton moved to authorize the Village President to execute the proposed stormwater management control easement agreement between Mary K. Kelley, Riverstone Plainfield LLC, and McHale Enterprises, L.P. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

7) ESSINGTON SPORTS CLUB ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (PC CASE #1841- 052819.AAA) 

Trustee Larson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3418, granting approval of the proposed second amendment to the annexation agreement with the Essington Sports Group, Ltd. Second by Trustee Newton. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

8) ROCKTOBER BEERFEST—REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA

9) CITY OF JOLIET INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING BOULEVARD PARCEL

Trustee Larson moved to authorize the Village President to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Plainfield and the City of Joliet Providing Public Improvement Cost Sharing, Roadway Maintenance, Mutual Aid, Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Service, regarding the parcel known as the Boulevard project at the northwest corner ofthe interchange of Interstate 55 and U.S. Route 30. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

ADMINISTRATOR' S REPORT

No Report.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT

No Report.

ENGINEER' S REPORT

No Report.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT 

Trustee Newton moved to accept the 2018- 2019 Annual Report of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

Trustee Larson moved to re-approve the Chatham Square Phase 6 Final Plat of Subdivision, subject to the stipulations noted in the staffreport. Second by Trustee Newton. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, no; Benton, no; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, no; Larson, yes. 3 yes, 3 no. Motion failed.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT

No Report.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT 

Trustee Larson moved to approve the bid and authorize the Village President to sign the contract for the Meadow Lane Traffic Signal to the low bidder, Home Town Electric Inc. in the amount not to exceed $ 369, 999. 10. Second by Trustee Newton. Vote by roll call. Newton, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, no; Larson, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.

POLICE CHIEF' S REPORT

No Report.

ATTORNEY' S REPORT

No Report.

Trustee Bonuchi read the reminders.

Trustee Larson moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Benton. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

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