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Village of Plainfield Board of Trustees Met September 21

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Village of Plainfield Board of Trustees met Sept. 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

BOARD PRESENT: M.Collins, M.Bonuchi, K.Calkins, P. Kalkanis, C. Larson, B. Wojowski , And H.Benton. 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; J.Melrose, Economic Development Manager, L.Spires, Building Official; T.Pleckham, Management Services Director; R.Kaczanko, It Director; J. Meyers, Attorney; And K.Ruggles, 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.

PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS

Mayor Collins:

Proclaimed September 17- 23, 2020 as Constitution Week

Proclaimed September 21- 27, 2020 as National Rail Safety Week

TRUSTEES COMMENTS

Trustee Larson reminded everyone of the Harvest 5K Run/ Walk on September 27, 2020.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ( 3- 5 minutes)

Clerk Gibas noted that no public comments were submitted for this evening' s meeting.

BUSINESS MEETING

1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Trustee Larson moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, 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 August 17, 2020.

b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for September 21, 2020.

c) Cash & Investment, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports for August, 2020.

d) Ordinance No. 3480, decreasing the number of Class " 0" Liquor Licenses to zero ( 0) to reflect the closing of So Much Fun Paint and Sip. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

3) RUN FOR THE BRAVE 5K

Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the Run for the Brave 5K and associated road closures to be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 7: 30 a.m. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

4) PERLOW STEEL SERVICE CENTER SITE PLAN REVIEW ( CASE NO. 1891- 090120. SPR)

Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the site plan review for Perlow Steel Service Center located at the northeast corner of Persons Parkway and Wood Farm Road in the Plainfield Small Business Park subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

5) 15017 S. BARTLETT AVENUE LANDMARK NOMINATION — (CASE NUMBER 1845- 062819. HPC)

Trustee Wojowski moved to adopt the findings of fact ofthe Historic Preservation Commission as the findings of fact ofthe Board of Trustees and, furthermore, to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting approval of 15017 S. Bartlett Avenue as a Village of Plainfield Historic Landmark, based on the criteria outlined in the staff report and the landmark nomination form. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

6) TRANQUILITY MASSAGE AND BODYWORK INC. — (CASE NUMBER 1889- 080620. SU)

Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt the findings of fact of the Plan Commission as the findings of fact ofthe Board of Trustees and, furthermore, to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting approval of a special use permit for massage therapy at 15905 S. Frederick Street for the business commonly known as Tranquility Massage and Bodywork Inc., subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

7) AURORA BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT

Trustee Bonuchi moved to open the Public Hearing regarding the proposed Jurisdictional Boundary Line Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Village of Plainfield and continue the Public Hearing to the October 5, 2020 meeting of the Board of Trustees. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes.

6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

8) BALLARD FARM DEVELOPMENT ( CASE NUMBER 1846- 072519. AA/SU/PP)

Trustee Larson moved to direct the Village Attorney to prepare ordinances granting approval of an annexation agreement and annexation of the property commonly known as Ballard Farm at the northeast corner of 127th Street and Heggs Road ( PIN 07- 01- 30- 400- 006- 0000), as a logical extension of the Village ofPlainfield. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, no; Benton, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.

Trustee Benton 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 a special use for planned development for the project commonly known as Ballard Farm for up to 78 single- family detached homes, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Larson.

Trustee Calkins expressed concern regarding the lot sizes and stated he would like to see lot sizes of 12, 000 square feet or bigger. Trustee Kalkanis expressed concern regarding lot sizes and traffic. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, no; Kalkanis, no; Larson, yes; Wojowski, no; Benton, yes; Collins, yes. 4 yes, 3 no. Motion carried.

9) TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE SUBDIVISION CODE ( CASE NUMBER 1869-011020. TA)

Trustee Larson moved to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an Ordinance approving various amendments to Sections 2- 173, 7- 35, 7- 163, 7- 168 and 7- 184 of the Village of Plainfield Code of Ordinances, as outlined in the staff report. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

ADMINISTRATOR' S REPORT

No Report.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT

Trustee Wojowski moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3481, codifying the surplus property disposal policy of the Village of Plainfield. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

Trustee Bonuchi moved to authorize the Village President to execute a tower lease agreement with Apps Communication Inc. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

Trustee Bonuchi moved to accept the proposal from Heartland Business Systems for camera system upgrades at a cost of $71, 616. 27. Second by Trustee Calkins. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. 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 August, 2020.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

No Report.

POLICE CHIEF' S REPORT

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

Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3482, amending the Solicitors/ Peddlers Ordinance. Second by Trustee Calkins. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3483, authorizing the sale or disposal of personal property ( 6 vehicles). Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Calkins, yes; Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.

Commander Ruggles presented the Operations Report for August, 2020.

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 7: 40 p.m.

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