1.1 VILLAGE OF BARRINGTON HILLS Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 26, 1999 President Kempe called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. Roll Call. Present Guests James A. Kempe, President Juliann Anderson, Tribune Brian J. McManus, Pro Tem Lorraine H. Briggs, Trustee Charles W. Sweet, Trustee Theodore L. Horne, Trustee Francine R. Fossler, Trustee David A. Russo, Trustee Robert Kosin, Dir. Of Admin George Lynch, Village Atty. Alfred Schuld, Police Sergeant Joanne Sladek, Treasurer Trustee Briggs motioned to open the public hearing to consider the Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year 2000. Trustee Sweet seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved PUBLIC HEARING – APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE President Kempe summarized the purpose and meaning of the annual appropriations ordinance for the public. No questions or comments were addressed to the Board. Trustee Sweet motioned to close the public hearing and return to public session. Trustee Briggs seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES Trustee Briggs motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 26, 1999 with amendments made by Trustee Horne as follows: on page 1, "President Kempe requested approval for the appointment of David A. Russo" and "Trustee Russo was sworn in by the Village Clerk, Marla Russo". Trustee McManus seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Village Board Meeting July 26, 1999 –page 2 Trustee Fossler motioned to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of the Regular Meeting of June 26, 1999 with a deletion of the name Walsh suggested by President Kempe. Trustee McManus seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved PUBLIC SAFETY – Brian J. McManus Personnel – President Kempe asked Sergeant Schuld to introduce two officers promoted to the rank of sergeant and two newly hired police officers. Presented to the Board were Sergeants Michael Murphy and Richard Semelsberger as well as Officers John Gieres and Erik Stokes. All were recognized and welcomed by the Board. Monthly Report – Trustee McManus deferred to Sergeant Schuld to summarize the Police Report for the month of June 1999. Interim Chief – President Kempe announced that he had been interviewing candidates for the position of Interim Police Chief. Attorney Lynch suggested that the Board adjourn to Executive Session for discussion of personnel matters. It was moved by Trustee Fossler and seconded by Trustee Sweet to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:24 p.m. Roll Call. Ayes: 7 (Russo, Fossler, Horne, Sweet, Briggs, McManus, Kempe) Nays: 0 Absent: 0 Meeting Adjourned EXECUTIVE SESSION PUBLIC SESSION President Kempe called the public session to order at 9:24 p.m. Trustee McManus motioned to approve the appointment of Frederick J. Clauser as Interim Police Chief for a six-month period, on a month-to-month basis, until a permanent Police Chief is appointed. Trustee Russo seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved ROADS AND BRIDGES – Francine R. Fossler Road Program Pay Request #1 - Trustee Fossler stated that the Village Engineer has recommended payment of the first invoice from Arrow Road Construction from the Motor Fuel Tax and the Road and Bridge Funds in the amount of $287,148.91. Trustee Fossler motioned to approve payment. Trustee Sweet seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 7 (Russo, Fossler, Horne, Sweet, Briggs, McManus, Kempe) Nays: 0 Absent: 0 Motion Approved Village Board Meeting July 26, 1999 –page 3 FINANCE – Charles W. Sweet Treasurer's Report - Trustee Sweet motioned to accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of June 1999. Trustee Fossler seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Presentation of Bills - Trustee Sweet motioned to approve the payment of bills for July 1999 totaling $117,737.69. Trustee Briggs seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 6 (Russo, Fossler, Horne, Sweet, Briggs, McManus) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Kempe) Motion Approved Overtime - Trustee Sweet motioned to approve payment of $4,686.75 in overtime expenses for June 1 through 16, 1999 and $5,213.09 in overtime expenses for July 1 through 15, 1999. Trustee Briggs seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 6 (Russo, Fossler, Horne, Sweet, Briggs, McManus) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Kempe) Motion Approved Appropriations Ordinance - Trustee Sweet motioned to adopt the Appropriations Ordinance for fiscal year 2000. Trustee Fossler seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 6 (Russo, Fossler, Horne, Sweet, Briggs, McManus) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Kempe) Ordinance 99-6 PLANNING – Lorraine H. Briggs Trustee Briggs stated that the Plan Commission did not meet in July for lack of matters to consider. BUILDING & ZONING – Theodore L. Horne Building Reports – Trustee Horne reported that 10 building permits had been issued between June 16 through July 15, 1999. These include 3 single family residences, 1 residential addition and alteration, 3 in-ground swimming pools, 1 storage shed, 1gazebo, and 1 detached garage. There were 71 inspections completed and no meetings attended during this time period. Village Board Meeting July 26, 1999 – page 4 ZBA Report - Trustee Horne stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals had met this month and granted C. Davis a variance for altering a private stable on Ridge Road. They deferred action on a variance of floor area for the same property. In another matter the ZBA denied D. Lyon's appeal of the calculation of gross lot area and deferred action on her amendment of the ordinance. Robert Kosin is to provide background information to the Board regarding the issue of gross lot area. Trustee McManus requested information be provided to the Board regarding spotted survey requirements for building permits. HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND INSURANCE – Lorraine H. Briggs Solid Waste Management – The June 1999 recycling report shows that 3.17 truckloads of recyclables had been diverted from landfills, which represents 63,300 pounds collected from an average of 748 homes serviced per week during that month. BUILDING AND GROUNDS – Francine R. Fossler Monthly Report - Trustee Fossler reported that pole positions were being identified for parking lot and entrance lighting. A search for matching tile for the entrance stairwell is in progress. 25th Anniversary - Trustee Fossler reported that the names of all Village Presidents as well as Trustees will be displayed in a permanent manner as a project for the 25th Anniversary of the construction of the Village Hall. Landscape Restoration Report - Trustee Fossler deferred to Trustee Briggs to report that the Garden Club of Barrington had contributed $5,000 to the Landscape Restoration Fund for beautification of the Village Hall grounds. Garden Club Tour - Trustee Briggs commented about receiving a letter from the Garden Club of Barrington expressing gratitude for a tour of the Village Hall landscaping restoration project. ATTORNEY – George Lynch Litigation – Attorney Lynch stated that matters of personnel and litigation would be addressed in Executive Session. ADMINISTRATION – James A. Kempe Oath of Office – President Kempe asked Marla Russo, Village Clerk, to administer the oath of office to Frederick J. Clauser, as Interim Police Chief. Village Board Meeting July 26, 1999 – page 5 Appointments – Trustee McManus motioned to approve President Kempe's appointment of Janet L. Agnoletti as chairman of the Plan Commission to fill the vacancy created by David A. Russo's appointment to the Board of Trustees. Trustee Russo seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved President Kempe requested approval to appoint David A. Russo as chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee and requested approval to appoint David A. Russo to the Public Safety Committee replacing Charles W. Sweet. Trustee Sweet motioned and Trustee Horne seconded for approval. All present said aye. Motion Approved Jung Property - President Kempe summarized the Cook County Zoning Board Meeting that he attended where certain concerns were presented on behalf of the Village regarding the Jung property. Trustee Horne motioned to adjourn to Executive Session at 9:59 p.m. for the purpose of discussing matters of personnel and litigation. Trustee Fossler seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 7 (Russo, Fossler, Horne, Sweet, Briggs, McManus, Kempe) Nays: 0 Absent: 0 Meeting Adjourned EXECUTIVE SESSION PUBLIC SESSION President Kempe called the public session to order at 10:59 p.m. Trustee Briggs motioned to adjourn the public session at 11:00 p.m. Trustee Sweet seconded. All present said aye. Meeting Adjourned Approved _________________________________ 5 1