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Village of Plainfield President and the Board of Trustees met December 2

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Village of Plainfield President and the Board of Trustees met Dec. 2.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, H.BENTON, M.BONUCHI, K.CALKINS, C.LARSON, AND B.WOJOWSKI. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; S.AMANN, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR; L.SPIRES, BUILDING OFFICIAL; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND A.NOVAK, POLICE COMMANDER.

CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE 

Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7: 00 p.m. Roll call was taken, all Trustees were present. Mayor Collins led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were approximately 24 persons in the audience.

PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS

No Comments.

TRUSTEES COMMENTS 

Trustee Bonuchi commented about the Riverfront Foundation' s Casino Night Fundraiser.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (3- 5 minutes) 

No Comments.

BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA 

Trustee Larson moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

2) CONSENT AGENDA 

Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:

a) Approval of the Minutes of the Board Meeting held on November 18, 2019. 

b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for December 2, 2019. 

c) Approval of the 2020 Meeting Schedules for the Village Board, Committee of the Whole Workshop, Coffee with the Mayor, Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, Historic Preservation Commission, Historic Preservation Commission Subcommittees, Police Pension Board, Police Commission, and the Advisory Task Force on Economic Development. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

3) SANCTUARY EVENTS Trustee Wojowski moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3439, increasing the number of Class " N" Liquor Licenses to two (2) for Sanctuary Events to be located at 24216 W. Lockport Street, Suite C. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, no; Wojowski, yes. 4 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.

4) YEAR 2019 TAX LEVY

Trustee Larson moved to acknowledge the 2019 Tax Levy in the amount of$6,880,000.00. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

5) SALON SUITES OF PLAINFIELD (CASE NUMBER 1859- 102419.SU) 

Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt the findings of fact of the Plan Commission as the findings of fact of the Board of Trustees and, furthermore, to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting approval of a special use to permit salon and other personal service uses as outlined in the staff report for the property commonly known as 24016 W. Main St., subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

6) PLAINFIELD SMALL BUSINESS PARK UNIT 2 SITE PLAN REVIEW (CASE NUMBER 1803- 060218. SPR) 

Trustee Larson moved to approve the site plan review for a 90- space truck parking facility at Unit 2 ofthe Plainfield Small Business Park, commonly known as 13611 S. Route 30, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Bonuchi.

Mr. Jon Proulx stated that the applicant is seeking site plan review for a proposed semi-truck parking facility at 13611 S. Route 30 identified as Unit 2 ofthe Plainfield Small Business Park. Parking is permitted by right as a principal use in the I- 1 Zoning District.

Trustee Calkins expressed concern regarding trucks. Trustee Benton expressed concerns regarding safety.

Vote by roll call. Benton, no; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, no; Larson, yes; Wojowski, no. 2 yes, 3 no. Motion failed.

7) 15731 S. PORTAGE LANE FENCE VARIANCE (CASE NUMBER 1856- 101119.V) 

Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt the findings of fact of staff as the findings of fact of the Board of Trustees and, furthermore, to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting approval of a corner side yard fence encroachment of up to 18 feet for the property commonly known as 15731 S. Portage Lane, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

ADMINISTRATOR' S REPORT

No Report.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT

No Report.

ENGINEER' S REPORT

No Report.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT

No Report.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT 

Mr. Lonnie Spires presented the Building and Code Enforcement Report for October, 2019.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT 

Trustee Bonuchi moved to award the 2019 Seal Coat Program to Denler Inc. the low bidder, in the amount of$96, 523. 98. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the 2020 Resurfacing program— CAD TOPO services agreement with Clark Dietz Engineering for an amount not to exceed a total cost of$21, 300.00 and authorize the Village President to sign the agreement. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

Trustee Benton moved to approve the 2020 Resurfacing program— Pavement Core services agreement with SEECO Consultants for an amount not to exceed a total cost of$12,080.00 and authorize the Village President to sign the agreement. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

POLICE CHIEF' S REPORT

No Report.

ATTORNEY' S REPORT

No Report.

Mayor Collins read the reminders.

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

The meeting adjourned at 7: 26 p.m.

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