1.1 VILLAGE OF BARRINGTON HILLS Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 24, 2000 President Kempe called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call. Present Guests James A. Kempe, President Thomas Hayward, Jr., Attorney *Brian J. McManus, Pro-Tem Fritz Duda, Jr., Fritz Duda Co. Lorraine H. Briggs, Trustee Irma Terry, Cowhey Engineers *Charles W. Sweet, Trustee Jerry James, James Partners Theodore H. Horne, Trustee John Blanke, Barrington Hills Francine R. Fossler, Trustee Bob Cowhey, Cowhey Engineers David A. Russo, Trustee John LaMotte, Lakota Group Robert Kosin, Dir. Of Administration Marla Russo, Village Clerk George Lynch, Village Attorney Joseph Colditz, Police Department Frederick Clauser, Police Chief Janet Agnoletti, Ch. Plan Comm. Joanne Sladek, Village Treasurer Walter Smithe III, Plan Comm. Jack Train, Ch. Zoning Board Jon Knight, Zoning Board Juliann Anderson, Tribune ADMINISTRATION – James A. Kempe Strathmore Farm – President Kempe recognized Thomas Hayward, Jr., Attorney who made a presentation about the conceptual plans of the new owner, Fritz Duda Jr. for Strathmore Farm. Mr. Duda has obtained, in addition to the ownership of the farm, an option to purchase property south of Spring Creek Road and is proposing a golf course and residential development of varying densities. *Trustee McManus arrived at 8:04 p.m. MINUTES Trustee McManus motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 26, 2000 with the following corrections: deletion of paragraph 4 on page 3 and correction of Douglas Wambach as Village Attorney on page 4. Trustee Russo seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Trustee McManus motioned to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of June 26, 2000. Trustee Fossler seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Village Board Meeting July 24, 2000 – page 2 *Trustee Sweet arrived at 8:39 p.m. PUBLIC SAFETY – Brian J. McManus Monthly Report - Trustee McManus deferred to Chief Clauser who summarized the Police Report for the month of June 2000. He announced that effective August 1, 2000 Officer Curt Underwood will be promoted to the rank of corporal. Procedures are being established regarding the use of four video cameras which are currently being installed in the vehicles. Illinois State Police Traffic Safety Challenge - Chief Clauser announced that the Police Department had received second place in the Chief's Challenge. The entry was prepared by Officer Joseph Colditz, who was in attendance.. A trophy was presented, and an Intoxilizer breath-testing machine was included with the award. Hartwig Fundraiser - Chief Clauser stated that Mr. Hartwig has provided a certificate of insurance and is mailing notices to residents along the route of the bicycle ride through Barrington Hills for the August 13, 2000 Fundraiser. Trustee Fossler motioned to adopt the resolution allowing the fundraiser to take place in the Village. Trustee Sweet seconded. All present said aye. Resolution 00-14 President Kempe requested that Trustees Briggs and McManus with Attorney Lynch review the feasibility of increasing the amount of insurance coverage for future events and report their recommendations to the Board. Barrington Transportation Committee – Trustee McManus reported that the Village of Barrington has hired a consulting firm to work with the committee and make recommendations on the alleviation of north-south traffic in downtown Barrington. He urged the Board to attend the Public Meeting of the Advisory Committee on August 26, 2000 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Barrington Area Library. Trustee Briggs reported on the organization of Barrington residents, including affected Barrington Hills residents, to respond to bypass routes suggested for their area. South Barrington – Chief Clauser reported that he and Robert Kosin will be appearing before the Public Safety Committee of South Barrington regarding wireless 911 coverage by Barrington Hills. ROADS AND BRIDGES – Francine R. Fossler MFT Supplemental Resolution – Trustee Sweet motioned to adopt a resolution appropriating an additional $100,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund for the purpose of financing additional road improvements in the fiscal year 2000 contract. Trustee Horne seconded. All present said aye. Resolution 00-15 Village Board Meeting July 24, 2000 – page 3 Monthly Report –Trustee Fossler reported that she had received notification from the Illinois Department of Transportation that patching and resurfacing of Route 68, starting at Route 62 and ending at the Kane County line, will begin on August 14, 2000. A pre- construction notice was also received regarding the construction of left-turn lanes on Route 14 at Cuba Road. The completion of the Otis Road project by Cook County has been extended to August 24, 2000. Plats of survey of Meadow Hill Road properties have been compiled by the Village Engineer. FINANCE – Charles W. Sweet Treasurer's Report –Trustee McManus motioned to accept the report for the month of June 2000. Trustee Russo seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Presentation of Bills – Trustee Sweet motioned to approve the payment of bills for July 2000 totaling $362,345.72. Trustee McManus seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 7 (Russo, Fossler, Horne, Sweet, Briggs, McManus, Kempe) Nays: 0 Absent: 0 Motion Approved Overtime Reports – Trustee Horne motioned to approve payment of overtime expenses of $3,464.52 for June 16 through 30, 2000 and $4,331.23 for July 1 through 15, 2000. Trustee McManus seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 7 (Russo, Fossler, Horne, Sweet, Briggs, McManus, Kempe) Nays: 0 Absent: 0 Motion Approved PLANNING – Lorraine H. Briggs Prairie Hills Estates Annexation - Trustee Briggs motioned to adopt an ordinance annexing 106 acres presently under consideration as Prairie Hills Estates Subdivision. Trustee Fossler seconded. All present said aye. Resolution 00-9 BUILDING & ZONING – Theodore L. Horne Building Reports –Trustee Horne summarized the monthly Building Report. There were 9 building permits issued between June 16 through July 15, 2000. These include 2 single- family residences, 1 residential addition and alteration, 1 inground swimming pool, 1 non-illuminated tennis court, 1 demolition of a single-family residence, and 1 private horse barn. There were 61 inspections completed and no meetings attended during this time period. Village Board Meeting July 24, 2000 – page 4 ZBA Report - Trustee Horne reported that at the July meeting, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance for 1066 Haeger's Bend Road and recommended a Special Use Permit for an artificial lake at 706 Plum Tree Road. HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND INSURANCE – Lorraine H. Briggs Solid Waste Management –The June 2000 recycling report was not received from BFI for reporting to the Board. The IEPA and the McHenry County Farm Bureau will hold Tire Collection Days September 11 through 13, 2000. Environment – Trustee Briggs reported that she and 3 representatives from the Plan Commission together with Robert Kosin had toured the Peaker Plant in East Dundee. Horizon Project - Trustee Briggs suggested that the Board keep informed of the progress of a proposed 71 mile natural gas pipeline on the Com Ed property. BUILDING AND GROUNDS – David A. Russo Monthly Report - Trustee Russo stated that various projects, including repainting, are being planned. ATTORNEY – George Lynch Litigation – Attorney Lynch stated that legal matters will be addressed in Executive Session. ADMINISTRATION – James A. Kempe Reappointment – President Kempe proposed that Janet Agnoletti be reappointed as Plan Commission Chairman for another one-year term. Trustee Briggs made the motion for approval of the appointment, which was seconded by Trustee McManus. Motion Approved Trustee McManus requested letters of appreciation to Janet Agnoletti and Jack Train for their service on the Plan Commission and Zoning Board. Trustee Briggs motioned to adjourn to Executive Session at 10:20 p.m. for the purpose of discussing matters of litigation. Trustee Horne seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 7 (Russo, Fossler, Horne, Sweet, Briggs, McManus, Kempe) Nays: 0 Absent: 0 Meeting Adjourned EXECUTIVE SESSION Village Board Meeting July 24, 2000 – page 5 PUBLIC SESSION President Kempe called the public session to order at 10:26 p.m. Trustee McManus motioned to adjourn the public session at 10:27 p.m. Trustee Horne seconded. All present said aye. Meeting Adjourned Approved _______________________________________________ 5 1