Will County Gazette

Village of Plainfield Plan Commission met April 6.

Here is the minutes provided by the commission:

BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, B. WOJOWSKI (ELECTRONIC), H.BENTON ELECTRONIC), M.BONUCHI (ELECTRONIC), K.CALKINS (ELECTRONIC), P.KALKANIS (7: 15 P. M. ELECTRONIC), AND C.LARSON (ELECTRONIC). OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY ELECTRONIC); M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER( ELECTRONIC); A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR( ELECTRONIC); J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR; L.SPIRES, BUILDING OFFICIAL (ELECTRONIC); T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR( ELECTRONIC); R.KACZANKO, IT DIRECTOR ELECTRONIC); AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF POLICE.

CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE

Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, Trustee Kalkanis called in at approximately 7: 15 p.m., all other Trustees were present at the time ofroll call. Mayor Collins led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS

Mayor Collins:

Thanked the Village Staff for their efforts with the COVID- 19 Pandemic.

Proclaimed April 2020 as Prevention of Child Abuse Month.

Proclaimed April 2020 as Safe Digging Month.

TRUSTEES COMMENTS

Trustee Benton:

Thanked all essential workers, Village Staff, and the elected officials for their efforts during the COVID- 19 pandemic.

Congratulated Dan and Lori Funk on the birth oftheir twin boys.

Urged everyone to stay home and social distance.

Trustee Bonuchi:

Stated that pandemic is a huge effort and sacrifice for everyone.

Encouraged everyone to stay home and social distance.

Thanked everyone for supporting the local businesses.

Encouraged everyone to check in on elderly people and people that live alone.

Trustee Larson:

Thanked Diageo and the first responders. Encouraged everyone to support local businesses and thanked the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce for the new website highlighting restaurant take- out menus. Commented on Stay Strong Plainfield, St. Mary' s mobile pantry, and the Helping Hand Program.

Encouraged everyone to be socially present while maintaining a physical distance.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (3- 5 minutes)

Clerk Gibas stated that there were no public comments.

BUSINESS MEETING

1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

2) CONSENT AGENDA

Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:

a) Minutes of the Board Meeting held on March 16, 2020 and Special Meeting held on March 26, 2020.

b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for April 6, 2020.

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

3) EASTERN AVENUE OFFICE BUILDING (CASE NUMBER 1863-112619.SU.SPR)

Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3455, granting approval of the special use for a major change to a planned development for the property located at 14916 S. Eastern Avenue, part of the Warehouse District Planned Development, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.

4) BALLARD FARMS DEVELOPMENT (CASE NUMBER 1846-072519.AA/SU/PP)

Trustee Bonuchi moved to open the Public Hearing for a proposed annexation agreement for a development known as Ballard Farms at the northeast corner of 127th Street and Heggs Road and continue it to the April 20, 2020 meeting of the Board of Trustees. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

ADMINISTRATOR' S REPORT

No Report.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT

Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3456, authorizing the issuance of 2020 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the Village of Plainfield, Illinois, not to exceed $ 2, 900,000. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, 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 Bonuchi moved to adopt Resolution No. 1779, donating approximately a total of 0.770 acres, ofwhich 0.449 acres was previously dedicated, to the Kendall County Highway Department, generally located south of the Plainfield/Ridge Road Intersection and east of the existing Ridge Road Right-of-Way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Second by Trustee Kalkanis. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

POLICE CHIEF' S REPORT

No Report.

ATTORNEY' S REPORT

No Report.

Mayor Collins read the reminders.

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

The meeting adjourned at 7: 30 p.m.

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