Village of Plainfield Committee of the Whole met Oct. 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board Present: Mayor Collins, Trustee Kalkanis, Trustee Larson, Trustee Wojowski, Trustee Benton, and Trustee Bonuchi. Board Absent: Trustee Calkins. Others Present: Brian Murphy, Village Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Allen Persons, Public Works Director; Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Lonnie Spires, Building Official; Traci Pleckham, Management Services Director; and Anthony Novak, Police Commander.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting and Committee of the Whole Workshop held on October 12, 2020. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Collins:
• Encouraged everyone to wear a face mask, social distance, and support local businesses.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS Trustee Wojowski expressed concern regarding not getting data from the Will County Health Department and suggested filing a FOIA Request.
Trustee Larson:
• Suggested sending a FOIA to the Will County Health Department requesting data regarding outbreaks by setting.
Reminded everyone about the Halloween participation signs.
• Encouraged everyone to support local businesses.
PUBLIC COMMENTS Clerk Gibas noted that five (5) public comments were submitted:
• Ken Hurley submitted an email with questions and comments regarding the retail concept plan at 14926 S. Route 59. Mike Scarcelli submitted an email with questions and comments about the retail concept plan at 14926 S. Route 59. Mark Swain submitted an email with questions and comments about the retail concept plan at 14926 S. Route 59. Sheri Seibert submitted an email supporting the opening of restaurants and schools. Gary Matthies submitted an email expressing concern regarding an increase of truck traffic on Drauden.
WORKSHOP
1) 14926 S. ROUTE 59 Mr. John Argoudelis, attorney for the applicant, reviewed the concept. Mr. Argoudelis stated that the applicant is requesting feedback from the Village Board on the concept of building a 5,200 square foot multi-tenant retail building on a vacant lot on the west side of Illinois Route 59, south of Walgreens. Mr. Argoudelis pointed out that the building would not be designed to have a drive through.
Trustee Benton expressed concern regarding headlight traffic for existing residents. Trustee Benton stated that he was not opposed to B-1 zoning. Trustee Bonuchi stated that she would be unable to approve any proposal without having more information. Trustee Larson stated that she does not object to B-1 zoning, but would need to know more information before approval. Trustee Wojowski stated that there needs to be some discussion regarding Oak and Arnold. Trustee Wojowski indicated that he was not opposed to B-1 zoning, but would need more information on the building, tenants, and traffic flow before he would approve. Trustee Kalkanis stated that she agrees with Trustee Wojowski and would also like to have more options/details before approval. Mayor Collins expressed concern regarding the incomplete plans submitted to the Village Board. Mayor Collins stated that he would prefer to see office-oriented businesses in that location.
2) 2020-2021 BUDGET UPDATE Mrs. Traci Pleckham, Management Services Director, gave an update on the current fiscal year budget. Mrs. Pleckham reviewed the general fund revenues.
Mayor Collins thanked staff for the update and read the reminders.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
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