Village of Plainfield Committee of the Whole met June 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7: 00 p.m. Board Present: Mayor Collins, Trustee Kalkanis (Electronic), Trustee Wojowski (Electronic), Trustee Benton (Electronic), and Trustee Bonuchi (Electronic), and Trustee Calkins (Electronic),. Board absent: Trustee Larson. Others Present: Brian Murphy, Village Administrator (Electronic); Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk Electronic); Allen Persons, Public Works Director( Electronic); Jon Proulx, Planning Director Electronic); Lonnie Spires, Building Official (Electronic); Traci Pleckham, Management Services Director( Electronic); Rick Kaczanko, IT Director (Electronic), and John Konopek, Chief ofPolice.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins:
Administered the Oath of Office to Troy Miller, Police Sergeant.
Mayor Collins and Chief Konopek recognized and thanked Roger Bonuchi for 19 years of service to PEMA. Mr. Bonuchi retired at the rank of Captain.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Kalkanis:
Thanked the Plainfield Police for their efforts with the Plainfield Picnic, protestors, and social media updates.
Expressed concern regarding the semi-trucks still driving through a neighborhood and stated that this problem needs a solution and suggested a more permanent structure to physically stop the trucks from entering the subdivision.
Suggested getting proof from the companies that they are addressing the trucks driving through Dayfield with the truck operators.
Trustee Wojowski:
Stated that there needs to be a permanent solution to the trucks driving through Dayfield Subdivision.
Congratulated Sergeant Troy Miller and thanked Roger Bonuchi for his years of service.
Commented on the parklets for outdoor dining downtown and continuing the road closure in the summer and on weekends.
Would like in-person meetings to start soon.
Suggested a meeting regarding police policies and procedures.
Trustee Benton:
Congratulated Sergeant Troy Miller and thanked Roger Bonuchi for his years of service.
Stated that there must be a permanent solution to stop the trucks from entering Dayfield Subdivision.
Commented on the parklets for outdoor dining.
Thanked the Police officers for providing safety for protestors and for continued communication.
Stated that the Village should look at police policies and procedures.
Trustee Bonuchi:
Congratulated Sergeant Troy Miller and thanked Roger Bonuchi for his years of service.
Thanked Chief Konopek for his leadership.
Stated that there must be a permanent solution to stop the trucks from entering Dayfield Subdivision.
Commented on outdoor dining.
Trustee Calkins:
Congratulated Sergeant Troy Miller and thanked Roger Bonuchi for his years of service.
Stated that there must be a permanent solution to stop the trucks from entering Dayfield Subdivision.
Commented on outdoor dining and possible expansion.
Chief Konopek and Brian Murphy gave a brief update on efforts and potential solutions to stop the trucks from entering and driving through Dayfield Subdivision.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Clerk Gibas noted that 8 public comments were submitted for the Committee of the Whole Workshop:
Julie Bernar submitted a public comment expressing concern regarding semi-trucks driving through a subdivision.
Dawn Doe submitted a public comment expressing concern regarding semi-trucks driving through a subdivision.
Marissa Trublood-Seifert submitted a public comment expressing concern regarding semi- trucks driving through a subdivision.
Shannon Abbatacola submitted a public comment expressing concern regarding semi-trucks driving through a subdivision.
Laurie Hillman submitted a public comment expressing concern regarding semi-trucks driving through a subdivision.
Chad Cartner submitted a public comment expressing concern regarding semi-trucks driving through a subdivision.
Jen McClellan 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.
WORKSHOP
1) LOWER DUPAGE RIVER WATERSHED COALITION
Ms. Jennifer Hammer, Land Conservation& Watershed Specialist for The Conservation Foundation, gave a presentation on the Lower DuPage River Watershed Coalition' s recent accomplishments and upcoming plan. Ms. Hammer reviewed the watershed boundaries, mission, objectives, NPDES Permit, Special Condition Language, coalition activities, Special Condition Language, dissolved oxygen monitoring, IPS model, Hammel Woods Dam Removal, education outreach and involvement, winter deicing workshops, and financial leveraging. Ms. Hammer stated the Village' s contribution is $27, 365. 00 including $4, 971. 00 for special conditions. Ms. Hammer thanked the Village for its continued support.
Ms. Hammer answered questions from the Board regarding the watershed.
Mayor Collins thanked Ms. Hammer for the presentation.
2) STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Mr. Derek Wold and Mr. Steve Amann, Baxter and Woodman, gave a presentation regarding stormwater management. Mr. Wold highlighted terminology, objectives of stormwater management, methods and means, and stormwater design elements including inlets and storm sewers, Swales, above-ground detention basins, and underground detention systems. Mr. Amann the history of storm water regulations, changes in rainfall, and ordinance revisions.
A general discussion ensued. The representatives from Baxter and Woodman answered questions from the Board.
Mayor Collins thanked the representatives for the presentation and read the reminders.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Benton. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9: 38 p.m.
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