1.1 VILLAGE OF BARRINGTON HILLS Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 22, 1999 President Kempe called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. Roll Call. Present Guests James A. Kempe, President Thomas Hayward, Attorney Brian J. McManus, Pro-Tem Jim Roland,Resident Lorraine H. Briggs, Trustee Rick Rashman, Resident Charles W. Sweet, Trustee Bonnie Duresa, Resident Theodore L. Horne, Trustee Laurie Abboud, Resident Francine R. Fossler, Trustee Clifford Cherry, Resident Robert Kosin, Dir. Of Admin. Phyllis Tull, Resident George Lynch, Village Atty. Jack Tull, Resident Edgar Fair, Police Chief Brigette Oswald, Resident Joanne Sladek, Treasurer Paul Oswald, Resident Roxellyn Pepper, Resident Richard Pepper, Resident Absent Nick Phillips, Resident Carole Vodak, Resident R. Townley Rose, Trustee Jim Vodak, Resident Kenneth Bosworth, Resident William LeFew, McHenry Co. Juliann Anderson, Tribune President Kempe recognized the Treasurer of McHenry County, William LeFew, who made a presentation to the Board regarding the operation of his office. MINUTES Trustee Briggs motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 25, 1999. Trustee Fossler seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Trustee Horne motioned to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of January 25, 1999. Trustee Briggs seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Village Board Meeting February 22, 1999 – page 2 PUBLIC SAFETY – Brian J. McManus Monthly Report – Trustee McManus deferred to Edgar Fair, Police Chief, to summarize the Police Report for the month of January, 1999. ROADS AND BRIDGES – Francine R. Fossler Dundee Lane Report – Trustee Fossler deferred to the Village Engineer, John Utz, for a report on a petition of the residents to close Dundee Lane. Mr. Utz presented a study of the traffic volumes, accidents and comments from the Fire District. It was the recommendation of the Village Engineer that Dundee Lane remain open. The Board heard comments from Thomas Hayward, an attorney for the residents of Dundee Lane, as well as the residents themselves. After discussion, Trustee Fossler proposed that the Illinois Department of Transportation be contacted requesting a speed reduction of the 55 mph at the intersection of Route 59 and Dundee Lane. Seasonal Road Posting: Trustee Sweet motioned to post Village roads. Trustee Horne seconded. All said aye. Resolution 99-3 FINANCE – Charles W. Sweet Treasurer's Report – Trustee Sweet motioned to accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of January, 1999. Trustee McManus seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Presentation of Bills – Trustee Sweet motioned to approve the payment of bills for February, 1999 totaling $163,404.17. Trustee Fossler seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 6 (Fossler, Horne, Sweet, Briggs, McManus, and Kempe) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Rose) Motion Approved Village Board Meeting February 22, 1999 – page 3 Overtime – Trustee Briggs motioned to approve payment of $4,664.71 in overtime expenses for January 16 through 31, 1999 and $3,484.46 in overtime expenses for February 1 through 15, 1999. Trustee McManus seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 6 (Fossler, Horne, Sweet, Briggs, McManus, Kempe) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Rose) Motion Approved PLANNING – Lorraine H. Briggs Plan Commission - Trustee Briggs reported that the Plan Commission did not meet in February, 1999 due to lack of items for consideration. BACOG Comprehensive Plan – Trustee Briggs reported that she and the Director of Administration, Robert Kosin, attended the Public Hearing for BACOG's newly revised Comprehensive Plan. She noted some significant changes and advised that she and Mr. Kosin will be submitting their comments to BACOG. BUILDING & ZONING – Theodore L. Horne Building Reports – Trustee Horne reported that 4 building permits had been issued between January 18 through February 15, 1999. These include 1 single family residence, 1 residential addition and alteration, 1 septic system repair, and 1 detached garage alteration. There were 52 inspections completed and 5 meetings attended during this time period. ZBA – Trustee Horne reported that two issues were addressed by the ZBA at its February, 1999 meeting. The first involved litigation and the second the boat house definition. The ZBA decided to refer the boat house definition to the Village Attorney for further consideration at its March meeting. HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND INSURANCE – Lorraine H. Briggs Solid Waste Management – The January, 1999 recycling report shows that 3.5 truckloads of recyclables had been diverted from landfills, which represents 78,840 pounds collected from an average of 662 homes serviced per week during that month. Village Board Meeting February 22, 1999 – page 4 BUILDING AND GROUNDS – Francine R. Fossler Monthly Report – Trustee Fossler presented a proposed design for the 1999 vehicle stickers in commemoration of the Village Hall's 25th anniversary of construction. Landscape Committee – Trustee Fossler deferred to Trustee Briggs to summarize plans for plantings to commence in May 1999. Trustee Briggs advised bids were being requested for planting in accordance with our architect's plan for around the east, north, and west sides of the Village Hall and east and north sides of the Fire Station. ATTORNEY – George Lynch Litigation – Attorney Lynch stated that matters of personnel and litigation would be addressed in Executive Session. ADMINISTRATION – James A. Kempe Industrial Revenue Bonds–American National Bank – Trustee Fossler motioned to maintain the present policy of permitting the Village's IRB cap to cede to the state for dispersal. Trustee Horne seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the public. Trustee Sweet motioned to adjourn to Executive Session at 9:48 p.m. Trustee Briggs seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 6 (Fossler, Horne, Sweet, Briggs, McManus, and Kempe) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Rose) Meeting Adjourned EXECUTIVE SESSION Village Board Meeting February 22, 1999 – page 5 PUBLIC SESSION President Kempe called the regular meeting to order at 10:17 p.m. President Kempe discussed several properties and the Kane County proposal for Boltz Road. Trustee Horne motioned to adjourn the public session at 10:45 p.m. Trustee Fossler seconded. All present said aye. Meeting Adjourned Approved _________________________________ 1 5