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Plainfield Village Board Meeting - June 15, 2026: Juneteenth Proclamation, Open Carry Ordinance, and Consent Agenda

Village Board & Commissions — Monday, June 15, 2026
BodyPlainfield, Illinois
SessionVillage Board & Commissions
DateMonday, June 15, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
4:15

I right now call the meeting to order, Miss Gibbs.

4:56

Trusty Pinutin.

4:58

Trusty keeper.

5:00

Trustee Paniker.

5:01

Yes.

5:01

Trustee Ruin.

5:02

Trusty Sula.

5:03

Here, Trusty Wachowski.

5:05

Mayor Gadellas.

5:06

Yes, we'll stand for the pledge, please.

5:09

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

5:17

One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

5:23

Well, welcome everyone.

5:24

Thank you for being here.

5:26

Um we have a proclamation this evening.

5:29

We are going to proclaim Juneteenth.

5:32

Whereas Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

5:41

Whereas Juneteenth holds significant historical importance as it marks the day on June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the end of slavery more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.

5:58

Whereas Juneteenth, Juneteenth is a time to reflect upon the struggles and sacrifices of those who have fought for freedom and equality and to honor the resilience achievements and cultural contributions of African Americans.

6:11

Whereas the village of Plainfield recognizes the importance of Juneteenth in preserving and promoting our shared history, fostering understanding and promoting racial harmony and justice.

6:21

Whereas the Village of Plainfield acknowledges the significance of Juneteenth as a day of remembrance, education and celebration, and fostering dialogue and promoting cultural diversity and inclusivity.

6:33

And whereas the observance of Juneteenth provides an opportunity for education and reflection on the historical injustices and challenges faced by African Americans and embodies a triumphant celebration of freedom, the unbreakable bonds of unity, and the perpetual pursuit of equality and justice.

6:51

Now, therefore, I John F.

6:53

Argadellas, president of the village of Plainfield, Illinois, do hereby proclaim June 19th, 2026 as Juneteenth in the village of Plainfield.

7:02

I encourage all residents to observe this day and engage in activities that promote the historical significance and achievements of Juneteenth.

7:16

I think it's about the third Juneteenth in a row that will be right here in Settlers Park this Friday from noon until fun.

7:25

And uh their flyer reads that um it will have uh DJ, a guitarist, face painting, family games, a food truck, and all sorts of family fun.

7:38

All are welcome to celebrate Juneteenth.

7:41

And I did coincidentally hear a story today about um in I'd say the third n late 1930s or early 40s, um there was a black speaker uh coming to Washington, and the daughters of the American Revolution would not let her speak from the Lincoln Memorial, and she spoke uh from a different point in Washington, but Eleanor Roosevelt um promptly resigned from the daughters of the American Revolution over that.

8:10

So the movement for equality and respect for everyone uh in our country and in our community began much longer ago than today, but it continues.

8:21

It continues, and when I look at uh the great diversity that exists in Plainfield and the respect we all have for one another as human beings, as residents, as friends and neighbors, Juneteenth is just part of that mosaic and in fact.

8:36

So anyhow, trusty comments.

8:41

I'm gonna jump in and thank uh public works and all the extra work I know with the storms and all that you've been doing and running around cleaning up all those three branches that are down um all over the place, and you've done done a lot of work on that, so thank you.

8:55

And I also want to thank um Amy DeBoney and and um Josh Blakemore and everybody involved in public works as well and um getting the riverfront ready for our ribbon cutting down there tomorrow at 2 15.

9:09

Um that that means a lot when you see the development.

9:13

We keep talking about the development of the riverfront, but now you can actually see all the different changes that are going on down there, and they're positive and they're beautiful, and uh, we're excited to uh cut the ribbon on that tomorrow afternoon.

9:25

So thank you.

9:26

And other trusty comments?

9:28

I'll just echo she's just a little bit quicker than me.

9:32

Trustee Banucci, that's exactly what I was gonna say.

9:34

So thank you, Trusty Banucci.

9:37

Thank you, Amy DeBoney, and thank you, Public Works.

9:41

You guys are awesome.

9:42

It's it's it's a really amazing what you guys could get done in a short amount of time, and and it's really appreciated, and I know you don't hear it enough.

9:51

Thanks.

9:52

I'll just echo that too.

9:53

Com I'd like to commend public works.

9:55

I know they they actually do this year round, so in the winter they're they're out there too doing that type of stuff.

10:00

But uh when weather hits like that, it's it's nice to know you you guys are there, your staff's there to help out when the village needs it.

10:06

Thank you.

10:07

Um I want to say thank you to public works as well.

10:11

Um the the work that you guys do definitely goes on scene more than seen.

10:18

So we appreciate all the works that you guys do.

10:20

Um and I'm gonna pivot a little bit um to our police department.

10:24

Um I know that you guys have been doing a couple of different programs regarding um the blue envelope program um and a voice for all foundation.

10:34

So um I can talk a little bit about a vice voice for all.

10:37

Um, this is an organization that provides um communication boards.

10:42

Um, and those are in their bilingual, so they're for people who maybe don't speak English, um, but they're also for our friends that are neurodivergent.

10:52

Um, and it it provides them with an opportunity to be able to communicate through pictures um with our police department.

10:59

So I definitely am very thankful for you guys for being um more um inclusive um regarding our whole entire population.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Public Safety██████████████████████████26%
Procedural███████████████████████23%
Engineering And Infrastructure███████████11%
Economic Development████████8%
Water And Wastewater Management██████6%
Mental Health Awareness██████6%
Historic Preservation████4%
Environmental Protection████4%
Racial Equity███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Plainfield Village Board Meeting - June 15, 2026

The Plainfield Village Board met on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Boardroom. The meeting included a Juneteenth proclamation, trustee comments, public comment, a consent agenda, and several discussion items. The board approved ordinances to allow open carry and consumption of alcohol at special events (limited to cruise nights), a video gaming license for the Plainfield Moose Lodge, a fire life safety grant, and numerous public works and police department actions.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved unanimously the consent agenda (items 2a through 2j): minutes of the June 1 board and executive session; bills paid/payable reports; cash/investment and budget reports; Resolution No. 1871 supporting the Illinois America 250 Commemoration; reduction of Woodman’s 119th Street letter of credit to $2,195,463; one-year extension of Bridge Industrial entitlements; reapproval of Playa Vista Phase 2B final plat; two reductions of Associated Bank letters of credit (mass grading to $183,711.44 and public improvements to $67,840.10); and payment of $3,550 for eminent domain legal fees (143rd Street East Extension).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Gabby Shanahan (local working mom, Plainfield Central graduate) provided an update on the Illinois state legislative session. She criticized the $55.9 billion state budget for failing to restore the Local Government Distributive Fund to 10% of income tax revenue (leaving it at 6.47%), doing nothing to stop unfunded mandates, and using infrastructure dollars as a budget patch. She praised local mayors for helping table the BUILD Act. She called for property tax relief and more accountability from state elected officials.

Discussion Items

  • Panattoni/Wheeler Development (Case 2122-011426): The board voted unanimously (6-0) to continue the public hearing to July 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
  • Open Carry & Consumption of Alcohol at Special Events: After a committee-of-the-whole discussion, the board considered two ordinances (4B and 4C). Trustee Sula offered amendments to (1) limit the ordinances to cruise nights only (striking references to parades as special events) and (2) add language allowing the local liquor commissioner to authorize a standardized reusable cup program (with “may” language). The amendments passed 5-1 (Trustee Wachowski dissenting). The amended ordinances then passed:
    • Ordinance 3800 (Chapter 4, Article II, Section 4-15): Approved 5-1 (Wachowski dissenting).
    • Ordinance 3801 (Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-19): Approved 5-1 (Wachowski dissenting).
    • Implementation will begin after signs are produced and participating businesses sign agreements; police and public works will coordinate.
  • Plainfield Moose Lodge #2491 Video Gaming License: Ordinance 3802, increasing Class I video gaming licenses by one for the Moose Lodge, was approved unanimously (6-0). The lodge already has state authorization for gaming; this local license aligns with their liquor license.
  • 24044 W Main St. FLSS Grant: A fire life and safety systems grant for $4,804.70 (10% village share) to Mark Kveton (Riverfront Manor) was approved unanimously (6-0).

Public Works Department Actions

  • Storm Cleanup Update: Public Works Director Trivee reported the village is cleaning up storm debris from recent microburst/funnel clouds. Residents should place branches curbside; crews will collect through the end of the week.
  • Hydro-Vision Technology Contract Renewal: Approved unanimously (6-0) to renew the sanitary/storm sewer cleaning and televising contract with unit pricing adjusted by CPI-U (3.1%), total not to exceed $147,857.82 per fiscal year.
  • Old Town South Design Engineering Amendment: Approved unanimously (6-0) Amendment #1 with Strand Associates for $32,000 (new total $1,839,000) for additional environmental soil testing.
  • Water Supply Well #6 & #7 Rehabilitation Bid Rejection: Approved unanimously (6-0) to reject all bids due to a bidding irregularity (an alternative pump was approved for one bidder without notifying others). Project will be rebid.
  • Wheatland Township Resurfacing IGA: Approved unanimously (6-0) to authorize the Village President to execute an intergovernmental agreement for 2026 Non-MFT Street Improvement Program resurfacing on 127th Street within Wheatland Township’s jurisdiction.
  • Public Works Facility RTU Replacement: Approved unanimously (6-0) a proposal from Helm Services for $390,395 plus $20,000 contingency (total $410,395) and authorization for the Village Administrator to execute agreements.

Police Department Actions

  • Association for Individual Development (AID) Agreement: Approved unanimously (6-0) to authorize a one-year agreement (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) for police social worker services at $40,000. Police Chief reported that cases handled increased from 87 to 119, clients served from 140 to 218, direct hours from 368 to 553, and service hours from 439 to 706.
  • Replacement Light Towers for PEMA: Approved unanimously (6-0) to purchase two replacement light towers from CES Lifts (low bid) for $29,874.

Attorney's Report

  • Approved unanimously (6-0) to release executive session minutes from specified dates (April 13, 2026; March 23, 2026; September 16, 2024; August 19, 2024; November 27, 2023; November 20, 2023; September 19, 2022) and keep remaining minutes confidential.

Key Outcomes

  • Juneteenth Proclamation: June 19, 2026 proclaimed Juneteenth in Plainfield; a celebration will be held at Settlers Park on June 19 from noon until evening.
  • Open Carry Ordinances Adopted: Limited to cruise nights only; includes option for future reusable cup program; implementation pending signage and business readiness.
  • Consent and most items passed unanimously; Trustee Wachowski voted no on all open carry items.
  • Next Meetings: Plan Commission – June 16; Committee of the Whole Workshop – June 22; Next Village Board – July 6.

Meeting Transcript

I right now call the meeting to order, Miss Gibbs. Trusty Pinutin. Trusty keeper. Trustee Paniker. Yes. Trustee Ruin. Trusty Sula. Here, Trusty Wachowski. Mayor Gadellas. Yes, we'll stand for the pledge, please. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Well, welcome everyone. Thank you for being here. Um we have a proclamation this evening. We are going to proclaim Juneteenth. Whereas Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Whereas Juneteenth holds significant historical importance as it marks the day on June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the end of slavery more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Whereas Juneteenth, Juneteenth is a time to reflect upon the struggles and sacrifices of those who have fought for freedom and equality and to honor the resilience achievements and cultural contributions of African Americans. Whereas the village of Plainfield recognizes the importance of Juneteenth in preserving and promoting our shared history, fostering understanding and promoting racial harmony and justice. Whereas the Village of Plainfield acknowledges the significance of Juneteenth as a day of remembrance, education and celebration, and fostering dialogue and promoting cultural diversity and inclusivity. And whereas the observance of Juneteenth provides an opportunity for education and reflection on the historical injustices and challenges faced by African Americans and embodies a triumphant celebration of freedom, the unbreakable bonds of unity, and the perpetual pursuit of equality and justice. Now, therefore, I John F. Argadellas, president of the village of Plainfield, Illinois, do hereby proclaim June 19th, 2026 as Juneteenth in the village of Plainfield. I encourage all residents to observe this day and engage in activities that promote the historical significance and achievements of Juneteenth. I think it's about the third Juneteenth in a row that will be right here in Settlers Park this Friday from noon until fun. And uh their flyer reads that um it will have uh DJ, a guitarist, face painting, family games, a food truck, and all sorts of family fun. All are welcome to celebrate Juneteenth. And I did coincidentally hear a story today about um in I'd say the third n late 1930s or early 40s, um there was a black speaker uh coming to Washington, and the daughters of the American Revolution would not let her speak from the Lincoln Memorial, and she spoke uh from a different point in Washington, but Eleanor Roosevelt um promptly resigned from the daughters of the American Revolution over that. So the movement for equality and respect for everyone uh in our country and in our community began much longer ago than today, but it continues. It continues, and when I look at uh the great diversity that exists in Plainfield and the respect we all have for one another as human beings, as residents, as friends and neighbors, Juneteenth is just part of that mosaic and in fact. So anyhow, trusty comments. I'm gonna jump in and thank uh public works and all the extra work I know with the storms and all that you've been doing and running around cleaning up all those three branches that are down um all over the place, and you've done done a lot of work on that, so thank you. And I also want to thank um Amy DeBoney and and um Josh Blakemore and everybody involved in public works as well and um getting the riverfront ready for our ribbon cutting down there tomorrow at 2 15. Um that that means a lot when you see the development. We keep talking about the development of the riverfront, but now you can actually see all the different changes that are going on down there, and they're positive and they're beautiful, and uh, we're excited to uh cut the ribbon on that tomorrow afternoon. So thank you. And other trusty comments? I'll just echo she's just a little bit quicker than me. Trustee Banucci, that's exactly what I was gonna say. So thank you, Trusty Banucci. Thank you, Amy DeBoney, and thank you, Public Works. You guys are awesome. It's it's it's a really amazing what you guys could get done in a short amount of time, and and it's really appreciated, and I know you don't hear it enough. Thanks. I'll just echo that too. Com I'd like to commend public works. I know they they actually do this year round, so in the winter they're they're out there too doing that type of stuff. But uh when weather hits like that, it's it's nice to know you you guys are there, your staff's there to help out when the village needs it. Thank you.

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