Village of Plainfield Village Board met April 4.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
BOARD PRESENT: J. Argoudelis, P. Kalkanis ( Electronic), C. Larson, T. Ruane, B. Wojowski, H. Benton. Board Absent: K. Calkins. Others Present: J. Blakemore, Administrator; J. Harvey, Attorney; M. Gibas, Village Clerk; D. Wold, Engineer; A. Persons, Public Works Director; S. Threewitt, Assistant Public Works Director; J. Proulx, Planning Director; J. Melrose, Economic Development Director; L. Spires, Building Official; T. Pleckham, Management Services Director; And J. Konopek, Chief Of Police.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 7: 00 p. m. Roll call was taken, Trustee Kalkanis was present electronically, Trustee Calkins was absent, and all other Trustees were present. Mayor Argoudelis led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were approximately 8 persons in the audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Argoudelis:
Offered condolences to Trustee Calkins and family on the passing of his brother, Kirk. Commented that it has been a year since the consolidated election and stated that he is grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Mayor.
Proclaimed April 2022 as Safe Digging Month.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee Benton:
Offered condolences to Trustee Calkins and family on the passing of his brother, Kirk. Commented on the Proclamation and the importance of calling JULIE before you dig.
Trustee Wojowski offered condolences to Trustee Calkins and family on the passing of his brother, Kirk.
Trustee Kalkanis:
Offered condolences to Trustee Calkins and family on the passing of his brother, Kirk. Thanked everyone for congratulating her on the birth of her daughter, Alexandria Jane, and stated that she will be physically present at the next meeting.
Trustee Ruane:
Offered condolences to Trustee Calkins and family on the passing of his brother, Kirk. Commented that it has been a year since the consolidated election and stated that he is happy to be a part of the team.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ( 3- 5 minutes)
No Comments.
BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Wojowski moved to amend the Agenda to remove Item # 8, Wine & Cheese Company Pergola. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Trustee Larson moved to approve the Amended Agenda. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Approval of the Minutes of the Board Meeting and Executive Session held on March 21, 2022.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for April 4, 2022.
c) Ordinance No. 3551, increasing the number of Class " B" Liquor Licenses to seven (7) for Plantx Midwest, Inc DBA Peter Rubi — Plainfield located a 15412 S. Route 59, Unit 106.
d) Approval of the Letters of Credit Reduction for Creekside Crossing 5A and 5B as identified.
Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, abstain; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain, 1 absent. Motion carried.
3) TRACY, JOHNSON & WILSON
Trustee Larson moved to authorize payment to Tracy, Johnson & Wilson in the amount of $3, 090. 5. Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, no; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
4) 2022-023 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
Trustee Larson moved to open a Public Hearing on the 2022-023 Fiscal Year Budget. Second by Ruane. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
Trustee Larson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3552, adopting the Annual Budget for the Village of Plainfield for the 2022-023 Fiscal Year. Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, no; Benton, no; Calkins, absent; Argoudelis, yes. 4 yes, 2 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
5) WILL KANKAKEE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Trustee Larson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3553, authorizing the ceding of private activity bonding authority to the Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority. Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
6) 2022 HOMECOMING PARADE
Trustee Larson moved to approve the 2022 Homecoming Parade and associated road closures to be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 9: 00 a. m. to 11 a. m. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
7) MCMICKEN ASSEMBLAGE POD 1 ( CASE NUMBER 1938- 073021. AAA)
Jon Proulx stated that the applicant is proposing an amendment to the annexation agreement for the McMicken Assemblage parcel commonly known as Pod 1, at the northwest corner of 135th Street and Heggs Road. The overall McMicken Assemblage development was approved and annexed into the Village in April 2004 ( via Ordinance No. 2429) by Macom Corporation and was made up of a series of farms or parcels. The parcels have subsequently fallen into separate ownership. In order to develop a single- family neighborhood in Pod 1, Ryan Homes is proposing minor adjustments to the annexation agreement for this neighborhood. The project includes 90 single- family detached lots.
Trustee Ruane moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3554, approving the amendment to the annexation agreement for the project commonly known as the McMicken Assemblage, to permit up to 90 single family detached homes in Pod 1 located generally at the northwest corner of 135t1 Street and Heggs Road. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, no; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent; Argoudelis, yes. 5 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
8) REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
9) UPTOWN FACADE IMPROVEMENTS (CASE NUMBER 1963- 032222. COA)
Trustee Benton moved to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed facade improvements at 24035-4037 W. Lockport St., subject to execution of the Letter of Agreement with the Historic Preservation Commission, applicant and Village staff Second by Trustee Larson.
Jon Proulx gave an update on the proposed facade improvements. Michael Lambert, resident, Interior' Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Christina Kollintzas, applicant, gave a expressed concern regarding the metal awning not meeting the standards of the Secretary of the review of the proposed modifications. There were some concerns expressed regarding the lighting of the marquee. Trustee Ruane, Trustee Larson, and Trustee Wojowski stated that they would prefer to see a dimmer on the lighted marquee.
Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
10) BIG SAMMY' PASS- THRU WINDOW ( CASE NUMBER 1964- 032222. COA)
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed facade pass- thru window at 24036 W. Lockport St., subject to execution of the Letter of Agreement with the Historic Preservation Commission, applicant and Village staff. Second by Trustee Larson.
Mr. Mike Majors, applicant, stated that the proposed window is to alleviate congestion and is to be used for gelato and Italian ice, not for a food pickup window.
Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR' SREPORT
Thanked staff for their work on the budget.
Welcomed Trustee Kalkanis back.
Offered condolences to the Calkins family.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
ENGINEER' SREPORT
No Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Trustee Larson moved to approve the Village of Plainfield 2022 Zoning Map. Second by Trustee Ruane. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Trustee Ruane moved to authorize the Village President to sign the Intergovernmental Master Agreement (IGA) for traffic signals on the State highway system. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Kalkanis, yes; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Calkins, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
POLICE CHIEF' S REPORT
No Report.
ATTORNEY' SREPORT
No Report.
Mayor Argoudelis read the reminders.
Trustee Wojowski moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8: 16 p. m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING
BOARD PRESENT: J. Argoudelis, P. Kalkanis (Electronic), C. Larson, T. Ruane, B. Wojowski, H. Benton. Board Absent: K. Calkins. Others Present: J. Blakemore, Administrator; J. Harvey, Attorney; M. Gibas, Village Clerk; D. Wold, Engineer; A. Persons, Public Works Director; S. Threewitt, Assistant Public Works Director; J. Proulx, Planning Director; J. Melrose, Economic Development Director; L. Spires, Building Official; T. Pleckham, Management Services Director; And J. Konopek, Chief Of Police.
Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 7: 22 p. m. Present roll call stands.
Traci Pleckham, Management Services Director, presented the 2022-023 Fiscal Year Budget. Director Pleckham stated the Budget has been reviewed over a series of Workshop Meetings. The Budget is balanced and the Public Hearing has been published in accordance with state laws.
There were no public comments.
Trustee Larson moved to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular business meeting. Second by Trustee Ruane. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7: 24 p. m.
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