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Village of Plainfield Board of Trustees met June 1

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Village of Plainfield Board of Trustees met June 1.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Board Present: M.Collins (Electronic), P.Kalkanis (Electronic), C. Larson (Electronic), B.Wojowski (Electronic), H.Benton( Electronic), M.Bonuchi (Electronic), And K.Calkins (Electronic). 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; J.Gal, Planner( Electronic); J.Melrose, Economic Development Manager( Electronic); L.Spires, Building Official; T.Pleckham, Management Services Director; R.Kaczanko, It Director; J.Meyers, Attorney( Electronic) And J.Konopek, Chief Of Police (Electronic).

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.

PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS

Mayor Collins:

Expressed condolences for the family of George Floyd.

Announced that a curfew has been enacted from 10: 00 p.m. —6: 00 a.m.

Commented on outdoor dining on Lockport Street this past weekend.

Commented on outdoor dining at restaurants located outside of downtown.

TRUSTEES COMMENTS

Trustee Kalkanis:

Thanked the Police Department for their efforts and the officers sent to Aurora to help.

Stated that semi-trucks driving through Dayfield Subdivision is still an issue.

Commented on the turn-out for Plainfield Picnic and extension of hours.

Trustee Larson:

Commented on outdoor dining on Lockport Street.

Stated that garbage was not an issue during the outdoor dining.

Commended landlords and business owners for stepping up.

Stated that she appreciated Mayor, Chief, and all the first responders for all of their efforts.

Encouraged everyone to keep the community in their prayers.

Encouraged everyone to keep the family of George Floyd in the prayers.

Trustee Wojowski:

Commented on Police Officers putting their safety on the line.

Stated that he doesn' t agree with the conduct of the police officer, but looting is unacceptable.

Commended Mayor Collins for enacting a curfew.

Commented on outdoor dining on Lockport Street.

Trustee Benton:

Commented on looting and the Village' s and surrounding communities response.

Stated that protests must remain peaceful.

Commented on outdoor dining on Lockport Street.

Expressed concern regarding semi-trucks driving through Dayfield Subdivision.

Trustee Bonuchi:

Stated that protests should be peaceful and expressed concern regarding riots.

Stated that she appreciates Chief Konopek, first responders, and ILEAS.

Commented on outdoor dining on Lockport Street and restaurants in the Village.

Expressed concern regarding semi-trucks driving through Dayfield Subdivision.

Stated that she received numerous positive comments about Jake Melrose.

Trustee Calkins:

Commented on outdoor dining on Lockport Street.

Thanked the Police Department and Chief Konopek for updates.

Commented on semi-trucks driving through Dayfield Subdivision.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (3- 5 minutes)

Clerk Gibas stated that two public comments were submitted:

Chad Cartner submitted a public comment expressing concern regarding semi-trucks driving through a subdivision.

Jean Atienza submitted a public comment expressing concern regarding semi-trucks driving through a subdivision.

BUSINESS MEETING

1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

2) CONSENT AGENDA

Trustee Larson moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:

a) Approval of the Minutes of the Board Meeting held on May 18, 2020.

b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for June 1, 2020. Second by Trustee Calkins. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

3) BEATTITUDES SOCIAL LOUNGE LIQUOR LICENSE

Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3461, increasing the Class " A" Liquor Licenses to 3 for BeAttitudes located at 24030 W. Lockport Street. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

4) PET SUITES DEVELOPMENT—PRAIRIE CREEK LOT 3 ( CASE NUMBER 1878- 031420. SU.SPR.FP)

Trustee Larson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3462, granting approval of a special use for animal kennel operations on Lot 3 of the Prairie Creek Development, petitioner Pet Suites — Plainfield, IL, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the proposed site plan review for Pet Suites, to be located on Lot 3 of the Prairie Creek Development, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, no. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.

5) PLAINFIELD HOTEL MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT (CASE NUMBER 1875-022520.SU.SPR)

Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3463, granting approval of a special use for a planned development for the development referred hereto as the Plainfield Hotel Mixed Use Development located at 15024 S. Des Plaines Street, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, no. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.

Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the requested site plan review for a new commercial building referred hereto as the Plainfield Hotel Mixed Use Development located at 15024 S. Des Plaines Street, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Larson.

There was some general discussion and comments thanking business owners and investors for investing in Plainfield. Responding to a question from Trustee Bonuchi, Jon Proulx addressed the 60 additional parking spaces that would be provided by this project and noted that agreements are still being finalized and will be brought to the Board for approval at a future Village Board Meeting. Trustee Calkins expressed concern regarding the location. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, no. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.

6) ROD BAKER FORD (CASE NUMBER 1877- 031920.SU/SPR)

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 prepare an ordinance approving a major change to the planned development for the project known as Prairie Creek, located on the east side of Route 59 generally at Joseph Avenue, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Wojowski.

Trustee Benton commented on landscape design and stormwater management. There was some general discussion regarding stormwater management and the Village' s compensatory storage requirements.

Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, 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

No Report.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT

No Report.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

Trustee Benton moved to authorize the Village President to award the 2020 Non MFT Street Improvement Program to D Construction Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in an amount not exceed $ 1, 993, 029.49 plus a 5% contingency. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the Village President to award the Lockport Street and Indian Boundary Road DCEO Sidewalk Contract to Davis Concrete Construction Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $ 358, 793. 00 plus a 5% contingency. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the Village President to award the 2020-2021 Pavement Crack Fill Program to SKC Construction Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in an amount not exceed $ 120, 855. 00. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

Trustee Calkins moved to authorize the Village President to sign the Intergovernmental Agreement related to the 2020 Non-MFT Street Improvement Program between the Plainfield Township Highway Department and the Village ofPlainfield. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the Village President to sign the Intergovernmental Agreement related to the 2020 Township Chip Seal Program, between the Na-Au-Say Township Road District and the Village ofPlainfield. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the Village President to award the 2020 Fire Hydrant Painting Program Contract to Giant Maintenance and Restoration, the lowest responsible contractor, in an amount not exceed $ 40,695. 00. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, no; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.

POLICE CHIEF' S REPORT

Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the purchase of eight ( 8) Motorola APX 6000 radios from Motorola Solutions for a total cost of$43, 110.32. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

Trustee Benton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3463, Amending Chapter 4, Article III of the Village of Plainfield Code of Ordinances relating to Solicitors and Peddlers. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

ATTORNEY' S REPORT

No Report.

Mayor Collins read the reminders.

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

The meeting adjourned at 8: 15 p.m.

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