1.1 VILLAGE OF BARRINGTON HILLS Meeting of the Regular Meeting September 22, 2003 President Kempe called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Roll Call. Present Guests James A. Kempe, President Mary Bradford-White, Resident Theodore L. Horne, Pro-Tem Lynn White, Resident Robert G. Abboud, Jr., Trustee Leo Cardelli, Resident Fritz H. Gohl, Trustee Ida Cardelli, Resident Daria G. Sapp, Trustee Teresa Cory, Resident Walter E. Smithe, Trustee Jane Taylor, Resident Julie McKevitt, Trustee A. Gilberts, Resident Robert Kosin, Dir. Of Administration Brian McManus, Resident Frederick Clauser, Chief of Police M. Robins, Resident Marla J. Russo, Village Clerk E. Robins, Resident George Lynch, Village Attorney Bill Davis, The Conservation Foundation MINUTES Trustee Abboud motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular Session of August 25, 2003. Trustee Smithe seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Trustee Horne motioned to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of August 25, 2003. Trustee McKevitt seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Trustee Sapp motioned to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of August 28, 2003. Trustee Abboud seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Trustee Horne motioned to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of September 4, 2003. Trustee McKevitt seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved FINANCE – Walter E. Smithe Treasurer’s Report - Trustee Smithe motioned to accept the Treasurer’s Report for the month of August 2003 as presented. Trustee McKevitt seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Presentation of Bills – Trustee Smithe motioned to approve the payment of bills for the month of August 2003 totaling $164,230.91. Trustee Sapp seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 7 (McKevitt, Smithe, Sapp, Gohl, Abboud, Horne, Kempe) Nays: 0 Absent: 0 Motion Approved Overtime Report – Trustee Smithe motioned to approve overtime expenses of $3,533.88 for August 16, through 31, 2003 and $2,833.93 for September 1 through 15, 2003. Trustee Abboud seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 7 (McKevitt, Smithe, Sapp, Gohl, Abboud, Horne, Kempe) Nays: 0 Absent: 0 Motion Approved ROADS AND BRIDGES – Robert G. Abboud Monthly Report – Trustee Abboud reported that on September 17, 2003, the Village had received 3 bids for the snowplowing of Village roads for the 2003-2004 season. The Village Engineer is in the process of reviewing the bid results and will forward a recommendation to the Board for further consideration. Cook County’s Brinker Road project is complete. The dedication of Plum Tree Road as a Scenic Drive by the McHenry County Preservation Commission will take place on Plum Tree Road September 28, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. PUBLIC SAFETY – Fritz H. Gohl Monthly Report –Trustee Gohl deferred to Chief Clauser who presented the Police Report for the month of August 2003. River Road Posted Speed Limit Ordinance - Trustee Gohl motioned to approve the ordinance amending the operation of vehicles on River Road by lowering the speed limit to 30 mph. Trustee Abboud seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 6 (McKevitt, Smithe, Sapp, Gohl, Abboud, Kempe) Nays: 1 (Horne) Absent: 0 Ordinance 03-20 BUILDING AND ZONING – Theodore L. Horne ZBA Report – Trustee Horne reported that the Zoning Board of Appeals had not met in September. Building Permit Report – There were 5 building permits issued during the month of August 2003. These include 1 residence, 1 addition, 1 alteration, and 2 demolitions. PLANNING – Daria G. Sapp Barrington Hills Conservation Trust - Trustee Sapp introduced members of the Barrington Hills Conservation Trust to the Board. Mary Bradford-White introduced the remainder of the group, who are residents and presented information regarding the organization of the BHC Trust, a land trust organization. No action was required of the Board. Marquis Annexation Ordinance - Trustee Sapp motioned to accept the petition of the property owners, the Marquis, to annex their property at 308 Ridge Road to the Village of Barrington Hills. Trustee Abboud seconded. All present said aye. Ordinance 03-19 Pond Gate Letter of Credit - Trustee Sapp motioned to permit the financial institution to reduce the letter of credit for phases 1 and 2 of the Pond Gate Subdivision. Trustee Smithe seconded. Ayes: 6 (McKevitt, Smithe, Sapp, Abboud, Horne, Kempe) Nays: 1 (Gohl) Absent: 0 Motion Approved HEALTH, INSURANCE – Daria G. Sapp Insurance – There was no report given. BUILDING & GROUNDS, ENVIRONMENT – Julie McKevitt Monthly Report – Trustee McKevitt reported that work will begin on the installation of a handicapped-accessible water fountain in the foyer of the Village Hall, as well as new tile on its floor and in the restrooms. Solid Waste Management – Trustee McKevitt reported that of the 226.51 tons of residential waste collected in July 2003, 19.46% was recyclables diverted from landfills. Trustee McKevitt reported that of the 215.82 tons of residential waste collected in August 2003, 16.59% was recyclables diverted from landfills. ATTORNEY – George Lynch Attorney Lynch stated that matters of litigation will be addressed in Executive Session. ADMINISTRATION – James A. Kempe President Kempe reported that he has sent a letter to the residents on Oakdene Road regarding the Village’s opinion on the Wamberg Property. Trustee Gohl motioned to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss legal matters at 9:37 p.m. Trustee Sapp seconded. Roll Call. Ayes 7 (McKevitt, Smithe, Sapp, Gohl, Abboud, Horne, Kempe) Nays: 0 Absent: 0 Meeting Adjourned EXECUTIVE SESSION PUBLIC SESSION President Kempe called the Public Session to order at 10:08 p.m. Trustee Sapp motioned to adjourn the Public Session at 10:09 p.m. Trustee Abboud seconded. All present said aye. Meeting Adjourned Approved ____________________ Village Board Meeting September 22, 2003 – Page 4