Village of Plainfield Village Board met Aug. 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
BOARD PRESENT: M.Collins, H.Benton, M.Bonuchi, K.Calkins, C.Larson, And B. Wojowski. Board Absent: P. Kalkanis. Others Present: B.Murphy, Village Administrator; J. Harvey, Attorney; M. Gibas, Village Clerk; D. Schug, Engineer; A.Persons, Public Works Director; J.Proulx, Planning Director; L. Spires, Building Official; 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, all Trustees were present. Mayor Collins led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins:
Commented stated that the Governor has enacted stricter COVID- 19 mitigation measures for Region 4 and hopes that does not happen to our region.
Mr. Allen Persons commented on groundwater issues in the Vintage Harvest Subdivision and pointed out that staff is currently working on solutions.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Bonuchi commented on recent storms and thanked staff and PEMA for the clean- up efforts.
Chief Konopek commented on Cruise Nights and the upcoming Harvest 5K run. Chief Konopek pointed out that face coverings are required. Trustee Benton:
Thanked staff for working with Vintage Harvest residents.
Stated that he was disheartened to see people without face coverings at the last Cruise Nights event.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ( 3- 5 minutes)
Clerk Gibas stated that three ( 3) public comments were submitted:
John Tipsword submitted a public comment expressing concern regarding street repaving. Tamara Thongphadith submitted a public comment expressing concern regarding flooding in Vintage Harvest.
Pastor Jake Bradley submitted a public comment thanking the Village for its response to last Monday' s storm and expressing concern regarding flooding in Vintage Harvest.
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; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Larson moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Approval ofthe Minutes of the Board Meeting and Executive Session held on August 3, 2020.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for August 17, 2020.
c) Cash & Investment, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for July, 2020.
d) Reduction of Bond # 3018668 ( Excavation and Grading, Underground Improvements) to $ 476, 964. 50 and Bond # 3018669 ( On -Site Roadway, Landscaping, Renwick Road Consulting Fees & Contingency) to $ 1, 876, 239. 52 for security of public improvements associated with the Boulevard Place development. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
3) 143RD STREET EAST EXTENSION PROPERTY ACQUISITION
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Trustee Larson moved to authorize the Village President to execute Intergovernmental Agreement Number LA- 121- 001 with the State of Illinois Department of Transportation regarding property acquisition along the proposed 143rd Street East Extension generally located between Route 59 and Route 126. Second by Trustee Bonuchi.
Mr. Allen Persons and representatives from Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly reviewed the proposed intergovernmental agreement with IDOT and reviewed the appraisal and property acquisition process and answered questions from the Board. Trustee Benton stated that we need to be respectful, compassionate, responsible, and as minimally invasive as possible. Trustee Calkins expressed concern regarding the excessive cost ofthe project, project funding, competitive freight grant, jurisdiction and lack of township involvement, property acquisition and procedure and its impact on local residents and the 19 properties that will be acquired or partially acquired. Trustee Calkins stated that he does not support the project. Administrator Murphy addressed funding for the project. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
4) ENCORE CAR WASH — U.S. ROUTE 30 ( CASE NUMBER 1884-062420. AA.REZ. SU. SPR.FP)
Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3469, authorizing execution of an Annexation Agreement for Encore Car Wash property located at the southwest corner of Spangler Road and U.S. Route 30. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Collins, yes. 5 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Larson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3470, annexing the property located at the southwest corner of Spangler Road and U.S. Route 30. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Collins, yes. 5 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Benton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3471, rezoning the property located at the southwest corner of Spangler Road and U. S. Route 30 from R- 1 to B- 3 for Encore Car Wash. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Wojowski moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3472, authorizing a special use for planned development for the property located at the southwest corner of Spangler Road and U.S. Route 30. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Larson moved to approve the site plan review for the proposed car wash development at the southwest corner of Spangler Road and U.S. Route 30, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
5) 13701 S. LAKE DRIVE ANNEXATION
Trustee Wojowski moved to open a Public Hearing regarding a proposed annexation agreement for the property commonly known as 13701 S. Lake Drive ( PIN 06- 03- 03- 201- 020- 0000). Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3473, authorizing the execution of an annexation agreement for the property commonly known as 13701 S. Lake Drive. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Wojowski moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3474, annexing the property commonly known as 13701 S. Lake Drive. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
6) 16605 S. MUELLER CIRCLE VARIANCE
Trustee Benton moved to adopt the findings of fact ofthe Zoning Board of Appeals as the findings of fact of the Board of Trustees and, furthermore, to adopt Ordinance No. 3475, granting approval of a variance to permit a fence encroachment of up to 20 feet into the corner side yard for the property commonly known as 16605 S. Mueller Circle. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
7) WILL COUNTY CASE —11953 S. AERO DRIVE
Trustee Bonuchi moved to direct staff to forward a letter of no objection to Will County regarding a requested special use permit for used car sales for the property commonly known as 11953 S. Aero Drive in unincorporated Will County. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR' S REPORT
No Report.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
Trustee Bonuchi moved to accept the proposal to move to the WatchGuard cloud platform from WatchGuard Video for a cost of $23, 125. 00. Second by Trustee Calkins. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
ENGINEER' S REPORT
No Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Mr. Lonnie Spires presented the Building and Code Enforcement Report for July, 2020.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
No Report.
POLICE CHIEF' S REPORT
Trustee Benton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3476, authorizing the sale or disposal of personal property ( 12 bicycles). Second by Trustee Calkins. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Calkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3477, authorizing the sale or disposal of personal property ( 2010 Chevy Impala). Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Benton, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Chief Konopek presented the Operations Report for July, 2020.
ATTORNEY' S REPORT
No Report.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
Trustee Larson moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8: 24 p.m.
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