Robert Miller

The Board meeting included the proclamation of National Public Works Week, approval of several consent agenda items such as video gaming license reductions, and infrastructure reimbursements. Discussions and actions were taken regarding a site plan for a drive-through coffee shop, the authorization to purchase various vehicles and police equipment, and the consideration of an ordinance prohibiting the sale of certain synthetic substances. The Board also reviewed various department reports and financial matters, including bills paid and payable, budget performance, and special project funding.

The commission reviewed and moved to recommend approval of Certificates of Appropriateness for property improvements at 23842 W. Main St., including window and door replacements, and at 14925 S. Bartlett Ave., involving siding and garage door replacements. Additionally, the commission conducted a public hearing and recommended approval of the landmark designation for 23822 W. Lockport St. The commission also engaged in a discussion regarding downtown design guidelines.

The meeting included a presentation for National Preservation Month recognizing local landmarks. Other discussion topics involved a concept plan for a proposed light industrial warehouse and distribution development at Ridge Road and 143rd Street, and a presentation regarding a forthcoming application for a 19.1-acre solar farm project located at the southwest corner of 127th Street and U.S. Route 30.

This document outlines the Village of Plainfield's multi-phase and multi-year improvement project for the Old Town South Neighborhood, initiated in 2021. The plan details comprehensive upgrades including utility improvements such as water main and service replacement, drainage enhancements, and complete replacement of lead water services. Additionally, it encompasses full roadway reconstruction, provision of ADA-compliant pedestrian accommodations including sidewalks and a multi-use path, and installation of new street lighting.

This Lead Service Line Replacement Plan for the Village of Plainfield, Illinois, details the strategy to replace all lead and galvanized steel service lines by 2042, in compliance with the Illinois Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act (ILSLRNA). The plan encompasses a material inventory methodology, an annual replacement schedule starting in 2027 at a 7% rate, prioritization of identified lead service lines, cost estimations, and comprehensive replacement procedures for both Village-initiated (scheduled and emergency) and customer-initiated scenarios, aiming to remove connected lead service lines from the drinking water supply.