John Argoudelis acting as chairman and Anita Gerardy as Clerk, the following official business was transacted:

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1 STATE OF ILLINOIS ) WILL COUNTY ) S.S. Approved Minutes TOWN OF PLAINFIELD ) THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES met at the Office of the Town Clerk at 6:00 p.m. on October 13, PRESENT: John Argoudelis Ken McCafferty Tony Fremarek Steve Cammack Chuck Willard Supervisor OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT: Anita Gerardy Matthew Starr ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: Erin Kljaich Sam Reichert OTHERS PRESENT: Andi French Mary Domanus Town Clerk Tax Collector Assessor Highway Commissioner Administrator Highway Administrator John Argoudelis acting as chairman and Anita Gerardy as Clerk, the following official business was transacted: I. Meeting October 13, 2010 was called to order at 6:00 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer Pledge of Allegiance and prayer were said. III. Roll Call for Quorum: Ken McCafferty Present, Chuck Willard Present, Steve Cammack Present, Tony Fremarek-Present, John Argoudelis Present. IV. IV. Approval of Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda was made by Chuck Willard seconded by Steve Cammack. Voice vote taken. Motion carries. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes from September 8, 2010, was made by Tony Fremarek, seconded by Steve Cammack. Voice vote taken. Motion carries. VI. Supervisor s Report: A. Will County Children s Advocacy Center, Sue Bloch. Ms. Bloch, Executive Director of the Advocacy Center explained the services offered for child sensitive interviews. Their services are available for children of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse and if a crime was witnessed. A motion to approve a donation of $1, to the Will County Children s Advocacy Center was made by Tony Fremarek, seconded by Chuck Willard. Roll call taken: Ken McCafferty-Aye, Chuck Willard-Aye, Steve Cammack-Aye, Tony Fremarek-Aye, John Argoudelis-Aye. Motion carries. 1

2 B Disability Award: Steve Cammack presented an award for outstanding service to Pete Blazina. He devoted nine years of service to the Disabilities Committee. C. Food Pantry Update. No update at this time. Mr. Argoudelis will attend the next Food Pantry Board meeting. He will report back to the board at the November meeting. D. Sandbagging Program Update: Mr. Willard explained to the board it would not be advisable to purchase a sandbagging machine. Mr. Willard stated he started to write an emergency plan for sandbagging and found it has become a bureaucratic nightmare. There are restrictions and territorial issues. Mr. Willard and Mr. Reichert met and advised the board that after reviewing all options, it is their advice to keep 1,000 filled sand bags in the garage, and 4,000 empty bags on hand. He stated sandbags could be filled, by volunteers, faster than a sandbagger. Sand bags can be purchased filled and delivered within a two hour period for $3.00 a bag. Mr. Willard stated a two bagger machine would cost $9, and would not be as efficient as volunteers filling the sand bags. A machine capable of filling sand bags at a rapid rate would cost $30, Another problem with purchasing a machine is the issue of storage. The committee s advice is to keep 1,000 filled bags on hand and another 4,000 empty bags in storage and filled by volunteers when needed. E. Levy Workshop: The board will meet on November 10, 2010 at 5:30 P.M. for a levy workshop. F. Toys for Tots: A motion was made by Ken McCafferty to allow Andi French to purchase gift cards or gifts of $25.00 each, up to and not to exceed $ for the Toys for Tots program, seconded by Tony Fremarek. Roll call taken: Ken McCafferty-Aye, Chuck Willard-Aye, Steve Cammack-Aye, Tony Fremarek-Aye, John Argoudelis-Aye. Motion carries. VII. the Public Comments: Ms. Judy Medveskas, a resident of the township, addressed the issue of the number of accidents that happen on River Road. She stated there are two to three accidents on the curve of River Road every weekend. There was one fatality this summer. Ms. Medveskas inquired whether or not a stop sign or a speed bump can be installed to help eliminate this problem. Mr. Reichert stated he contacted the County to inquire if there is a solution to this problem, and was told the only thing that can be done is to put up signs warning of the curve and to make sure the trees are trimmed. He stated his department has already trimmed the trees. Mr. Riechert stated only municipalities under home rule allow speed bumps. There is a sign stating the speed around the curve is 15 miles per hour. Mr. Reichert stated he can put more reflected signs warning the driver of curve. Mr. Reichert will look for a solution to help with this problem. Ms. Medveskas asked if Ms.Biggert s office is doing anything to help with the DuPage River study. Mr. Argoudelis stated he will contact her office after the election. Ms. Medveskas inquired as to whether or not any more has been done to buy the homes in order to begin negotiations on the new bridge. Mr. Reichert stated at this time it has not been completed. VIII. Elected Officials Report: A. Assessor s Office: Written Report B. Clerk: The clerk reported early voting started on 10/11/10. C. Highway Commissioner: Mr. Reichert stated he has 12,000 pounds of salt ready for the winter. He presented a written report. The old bridge passed inspection. 2

3 D. Senior Coordinator: Kathy Whalen advised the board the senior Christmas luncheon is scheduled for December 15, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. at the VFW on Renwick and River Road. Ms. Whalen gave the board a written report on upcoming Winter/Spring programs. E. Senior Shuttle Bus: Written Report F. Tax Collector: Written Report G. Trustee Reports: Mr. McCafferty Mr. Willard Mr. Fremarek: Mr. Cammack: H. Youth: Mr. Starr presented a written report outlining his College and Financial Expo program scheduled for November 1 st. The program will be held at Plainfield Central High School from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mr. Starr stated the 4H committee chairperson has picked the garden plots that will work best for her project. IX. Reports A. Building Issues: Mr. Argoudelis advised the board of an issue brought up at the Village of Plainfield meeting, by one of the board trustees, questioning why the Township is purchasing a sandbagging machine when the Township has cut our contract with Clark Mosquito. Mr. Argoudelis stated he has corrected the misinformation regarding the contract with Clark Mosquito. Mr. Argoudelis stated the township has not changed the contract with Clark Mosquito. Mr. Argoudelis stated the Township has never sprayed the Village, we spray unincorporated areas until they are incorporated into the Village. He further stated, the Village had a contract with Clark Mosquito and in 2009 they scaled back their contract and in 2010 the contract was cancelled. B. Community Garden Plots: Mr. Fremarek stated what he wants the weed and grass cleaned up and the soil tilled one last time before winter. He has a quote for $7, to have the field cleared of weeds and debris/tilled and a fabric installed for three walkways and install gravel from Cutting Edge Lawn service. He stated the quote is over what he has in the budget. He advised the board he needs approximately $4, to cover this expense. Mr. Argoudelis advised the board to move $4, from line item #28, Emergency Services, to line item #26 Community Plots. A motion to authorize Mr. Fremarek to spend up to and not to exceed $8, to upgrade the community garden plots was made by Steve Cammack, seconded by Chuck Willard. Roll call taken: Ken McCafferty-Nay, Chuck Willard-Aye, Steve Cammack-Aye, Tony Fremarek-Aye, John Argoudelis-Aye. Motion carries. C. Disabilities Committee: D. Emergency Management: E. Flooding No Further Report F. Food Pantry: No Further Report 3

4 X. Approval of Bills: General Town Fund: A motion to approve the General Town Fund in the amount of $ 67, was made by Tony Fremarek, seconded by Chuck Willard. Roll call taken: Tony Fremarek Aye, Steve Cammack- Aye, Ken McCafferty- Aye, Chuck Willard-Aye, John Argoudelis-Aye. Motion carries. Road and Bridge: A motion to approve the Road and Bridge Fund in the amount of $ 121, was made by Chuck Willard, seconded by Ken McCafferty. Roll call taken: Tony Fremarek-Aye, Steve Cammack-Aye, Ken McCafferty-Aye, Chuck Willard-Aye, John Argoudelis-Aye. Motion carries. XI Announcements: None XII. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn the General Board Meeting was made by Ken McCafferty, seconded by Tony Fremarek. Voice vote taken. Motion carries. General Township meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m. Anita Gerardy Town Clerk 4

5 Residents in attendance: Michael Brann 6302 Stafford, Plainfield Il. Jill Wiitaren Jones Ct. Plainfield Il. Pete Blazina Serene Lake Way, Crest Hill Il. Lorraine Blazina Serene Lake Way, Crest Ill Il. Robyn Monahan Plainfield Patch Sue Bloch 57 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, Il. Judi Medveskas S. River Road, Plainfield Il. 5