Debra Abbott

The meeting included an informational presentation by IO Solutions regarding their services. The board discussed and approved a motion to have the Village Attorney and Administrator review the PST Agreement. An executive session was convened to discuss personnel-related matters, specifically the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees or legal counsel, before reconvening for adjournment.

The workshop agenda covered several key financial and project discussions. Topics included the Heritage Corridor Destinations Funding Request for an annual membership contribution from the Village of Plainfield. The Plainfield Historical Society presented a funding request seeking up to $300,000 for utility extensions, ingress/egress, and parkway improvements related to their project at 15204 S. Illinois Route 59. Additionally, staff presented the 2026-2027 Draft Fiscal Year Budget, detailing proposed budgets for Capital Improvement, Motor Fuel Tax, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds, Bond and Interest, and Water/Sewer Funds. Financial analysis reviewed proposed expenditures and revenues across these funds, noting potential deficits in the Capital Fund.

The committee reviewed the 2026-2027 Draft Fiscal Year Budget covering capital improvements, motor fuel tax, tax increment financing, bond funds, and water/sewer funds. Additionally, presentations were delivered regarding funding requests from the Heritage Corridor Destinations and the Plainfield Historical Society, which were discussed for potential future action.

The meeting included seeking a motion to approve the Minutes of the Plan Commission meeting held on February 3, 2026. A public hearing regarding the proposed annexation and rezoning for Case 2120-121925.AA.REZ.SPR.PP was sought to be opened and continued to the March 18, 2026 meeting. During the workshop session, there was a discussion concerning the Unified Development Ordinance Recommendations Report involving the Plan Commission, Village Staff, and Consultants.

The Board of Trustees meeting included the review and approval of several legislative and financial items. Key discussion topics included ordinances regulating administrative citations, adjudication, and parking, as well as the 2026 Zoning Map. The Board considered payment authorizations for various legal services and the approval of the Elevator Upgrade work at Village Hall to the Otis Elevator Company. Additionally, the Board reviewed requests for telecommunications franchise agreements, the 2026 water model update by Baxter & Woodman, Inc., and design engineering for the 143rd Street at Steiner Road signalization project.