STATE OF ILLINOIS ) WILL COUNTY ) S.S. Approved Minutes TOWN OF PLAINFIELD )

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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 August 12, 2015 ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT: Tony Fremarek Ernie Knight Chuck Willard Debbie Kraulidis Matthew Starr Supervisor ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT: Anita Gerardy Ken Marland Erin Kljaich Yvonne Bolton Others Present: Andi French Clerk Highway Commissioner Assessor Tax Collector Administrator With Supervisor Fremarek acting as Chairman and Anita Gerardy acting as Clerk, the following official business was transacted: I. Meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm. II. Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer: Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer were said. III. Roll Call for a Quorum: Starr-Present, Kraulidis-Present, Knight-Present, Willard-Present, Supervisor Fremarek-Present. IV. Approval of the Agenda: Supervisor Fremarek entertained a motion to approve the agenda for August 12, 2015 as presented by the clerk. Knight requested to be on record as amending the original agenda, before it is approved, by adding a discussion regarding the rental of the Community Center for a political fund raiser. Knight stated as soon as he was informed about the fund raiser, he contacted Willard and they request the opportunity to discussion and resolve this issue. Supervisor Fremarek acknowledged this request and it was added to the agenda under New Business. Supervisor Fremarek stated he contacted the Park District Board President to inform him the renting of the Community Center for a Political fund raiser is against the rules that were written when the agreement between the Township and the Park District was established and signed. A motion was made by Starr to approve the agenda, as amended, for the August 12, 2015 meeting as presented by the clerk, seconded by Kraulidis. Voice vote taken. All ayes. Motion

2 V. Approval of the Minutes from the July 8, 2015 General Town Meeting: Supervisor Fremarek entertained a motion to approve the minutes from the July 8, 2015 General Town Meeting as presented by the clerk. A motion was made by Knight to approve the minutes from the July 8, 2015 General Town Meeting as presented by the clerk seconded by Starr. Voice vote taken. All ayes motion Approval of the Minutes from the July 8, 2015 Executive Session: Supervisor Fremarek entertained a motion to approve the minutes from the July 8, 2015 Executive Session as presented by the clerk. A motion was made by Knight to approve the minutes from the July 8, 2015 Executive session as presented by the clerk, seconded by Starr. Voice vote taken. All ayes, motion VI. Public Comments: Mr. James Racich, a resident of Plainfield Township, registered a complaint against Plainfield Township Board of s, stating the Township Board approved the use of the Community Center for a political fund raiser. Supervisor Fremarek reiterated, as stated above, as soon as he was made aware of the contract, he contacted the Park District regarding the error and asked the contract be voided. Mr. Racich continued to attack the board members stating he (Supervisor Fremarek) was responsible for allowing the fund raiser to take place. Supervisor Fremarek again stated he was not aware of the event until it was brought up to him by Knight. Supervisor Fremarek stated he did not receive the flyer, nor did Knight or Willard. Mr. Racich waved the flyer and asked how his name (Supervisor Fremarek) can be listed as a supporter and he didn t know anything about this? Supervisor Fremarek stated his name is not on the front of the flyer as a supporter. Mr. Racich stated he wants the board to vote on revoking the contract to hold the political fund raiser at the Community Center, and wants it voted on at this meeting. Supervisor Fremarek stated the issue has already been discussed, the Park District notified, and the contract has been voided. Supervisor Fremarek informed Mr. Racich he went well over the three minutes allowed for each person wanting to address the board at the public comments part of the meeting. Supervisor Fremarek asked if any other resident would like to address the board. Hearing none, Supervisor Fremarek closed the Public Comments portion of the meeting. VII. Donation Request: There was no donation request VIII. Old Business: There was no old business IX. New Business: A. Increase Cemetery Board members stipend to $ per meeting: Supervisor Fremarek entertained a motion to increase the stipend for the Cemetery Board members to $ per meeting. A motion was made by Knight to increase the stipend for the cemetery board to $ per meeting, seconded by Starr. Roll call taken: Knight-Aye, Starr-Aye, Willard-Aye, Kraulidis-Aye, Supervisor Fremarek-Aye. All Ayes, motion B. New Computer for Township clerk: Supervisor Fremarek stated the clerk s computer was purchased in Supervisor Fremarek entertained a motion to purchase a new computer for the clerk, not to exceed $2, A motion was made by Knight to purchase a new computer for the clerk not to exceed $2,000.00, seconded by Starr. Roll call taken: Knight-Aye, Starr-Aye, Kraulidis-Aye, Willard-Aye, Supervisor Fremarek-Aye. All Ayes, motion

3 C. Political Event schedule: The board discussed, further, the use of the Community Center for a political event that was scheduled by the Park District. As stated previously in this meeting, the event was booked by the Park District. Supervisor Fremarek stated he contacted the Park District and discussed the Intergovernmental Agreement regarding issuing contracts for political fund raisers. In the agreement, the facility will not be rented out for any political fund raiser or political event. Supervisor Fremarek stated he contacted the Park District President and the contract will be voided. In the future, the Park District will not issue permits for any political event to be held at the community center. X. Committee Reports: A. Disabilities Committee: Knight stated the disabilities committee will hold its annual picnic on September 13, at the Village Green Pavilion. B. Emergency Management Committee: No Report C. Youth Committee: No Report D. Senior Shuttle Bus Report: Written Report E. Senior Coordinator Report: Written Report F. Building Maintenance Report: Written Report G. Cemetery Report: No Report XI. Elected Officials Comments: A. Assessor: Written Report B. Clerk: Clerk Gerardy stated the Plainfield Township/University of Illinois Monarch Butterfly Way Station has been planted. She reported the butterflies have found our garden. Caterpillars are found daily. They are removed and put in a bottle with milkweed leaves. They form their chrysalis and within 8-10 days will emerge as a beautiful Monarch Butterfly. Again she stated this has been a Township effort to get the waystation established. She thanked the Assessors Department (Vern Kujath), the Highway Department, Ken Marland and his crew, and Bill Gerardy for their help in getting this project under way and helping her maintain the garden C. Highway Commissioner: Written Report D. Tax Collector: No Report E. s: 1. Knight: Nothing Further 2. Willard: Nothing Further 3. Kraulidis: Nothing Further 4. Starr: Starr stated he received quite a few college and university response to present at the annual college and financial Expo. F. Supervisor: Nothing Further XII. Approval of the Bills: A. Town Fund: Supervisor Fremarek entertained a motion to approve the Town Fund in the amount of $96, A motion was made by Knight to approve the Town Fund in the amount of $96, seconded by Willard. Roll call taken: Starr-Aye, Willard-Aye, Kraulidis-Aye, Knight-Aye, Supervisor Fremarek-Aye. All ayes, motion

4 B. Road and Bridge: Supervisor Fremarek entertained a motion to approve the Road and Bridge Fund in the amount of $95, Starr made a motion to approve the Road and Bridge Fund in the amount of $95,520.54, seconded by Knight. Roll call taken: Starr-Aye, Knight-Aye, Willard-Aye, Kraulidis-Aye, Supervisor Fremarek-Aye. All ayes motion XIII. Announcements: No Announcements XIV. Executive Session: Supervisor Fremarek asked the clerk to remove the Executive Session from the agenda. The clerk removed the Executive session from the agenda. XV. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before this board, Supervisor Fremarek asked for a motion to adjourn the General Town Meeting at 6:25 p.m. A motion was made by Willard to adjourn the General Town meeting at 6:25 p.m. seconded by Kraulidis. Voice vote taken. All ayes, motion Meeting is adjourned. Submitted by: Anita Gerardy, Township Clerk

5 Residents in attendance: James Racich, Township Resident Vikass Shanker Reporter