VILLAGE OF BARRINGTON HILLS Minutes of the Regular Meeting August 23, 2004 President Kempe called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Roll Call. Present Guests James A. Kempe, President Alex Gilberts, Resident Robert G. Abboud, Trustee Howard Morton, Resident Fritz H. Gohl, Trustee Emily McHugh, Resident Daria G. Sapp, Trustee Lou Anne Majewski, Resident Julie McKevitt, Trustee Anne Majewski, Resident Robert Kosin, Director of Administration Mary Bradford-White, Resident Frederick Clauser, Chief of Police Holly Yeterian, Resident Marla J. Russo, Village Clerk Matt Yeterian, Resident Douglas Wambach, Village Attorney J. Martens, Resident Nancy Laterza, Resident Absent Jenese Busch, Resident Theodore L. Horne, Pro-Tem Raymond Busch, Resident Walter E. Smithe, Trustee Richard Hentz, Resident Cheryl Quick, Resident Guests Karen Selman, Resident Gerald Callaghan, Attorney Gigi Iacovelli, Resident Biorn Hammer, Teska Associates Ken Kedziorski, Resident Mike Wagner, Cowhey Gudmunson Leder Dorothy Kudwig, Algonquin David Galdwich, Madison Realty Debbie Chirikos, Algonquin Nick Pontikes, Pitano, LLC Nick Chirikos, Algonquin Terry Cahill, CES, Inc. Charlene Bernard, Algonquin Anna Bury, Hoffman Estates MINUTES Trustee Sapp motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 26, 2004. Trustee Abboud seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Trustee Abboud motioned to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of July 26, 2004. Trustee Sapp seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved FINANCE – Walter E. Smithe Treasurer's Report – In the absence of Trustee Smithe, President Kempe presented the Treasurer's Report for the month of July 2004. Trustee Abboud motioned to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented. Trustee Sapp seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Quarterly Report - Trustee Sapp motioned to approve the Treasurer's Quarterly Report as presented. Trustee McKevitt seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Annual Treasurer's Report - Trustee Abboud motioned to approved the Annual Report. Trustee Sapp seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Presentation of Bills – The bills were presented by President Kempe. Trustee Abboud motioned to approve the payment of bills for the month of August 2004 totaling $195,999.41. Trustee McKevitt seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 5 (McKevitt, Sapp, Gohl, Abboud, Kempe) Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Smithe, Horne) Motion Approved Overtime – Trustee Sapp motioned to approve $3,219.62 in overtime expenses for July 16 through 31, 2004 and $5,687.98 for August 1 through 15, 2004. Trustee Abboud seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 5 (McKevitt, Sapp, Gohl, Abboud, Kempe) Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Smithe, Horne) Motion Approved ROADS AND BRIDGES – Robert G. Abboud Monthly Report – Trustee Abboud reported on the roadwork underway, including Ridge Road and Plum Tree Road. Pothole repairs are over budget due to the extensive rainy season this year. Plum Tree has a pending lawsuit, however, the roadwork is continuing to be done. Traffic counts have been taken prior to construction. Each road specs will be determined on an individual basis. Trustee Abboud believes that all of our roads are safe as designed. Trustee Sapp requested letters from the engineer stating that each road design is safe. Regarding the Bypass at Rt. 25, Trustee Abboud has requested that Algonquin and Cary be contacted to form an ad hoc committee to monitor that proposal. The Village has requested a meeting with the District Engineer of IDOT regarding the intersection of Bateman Road and State Route 62 (Algonquin Road). The Village Engineer is examining the storm drainage system on Caesar Drive, including the condition of the cul-de-sac. Mr. Kosin reported that he attended the Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS) meeting. They are working on quieting the train whistles. No action has been taken. PUBLIC SAFETY – Fritz H. Gohl Monthly Report –Trustee Gohl deferred to Chief Clauser who presented the Police Report for the month of July 2004. Personnel Recognition – Chief Clauser presented several of our officers with special awards of recognition. Officers Baird, Riedel, Borck, and Montemayor were presented awards for outstanding service, and retired Lieutenant Schuld was presented an award for 30 years of service. Surplus Property - Trustee Gohl motioned to approve a Surplus Property Ordinance authorizing the sale of four Village vehicles on eBay. Trustee Abboud seconded. All present said aye. Ordinance 04-11 Riding for a Cure Event - Trustee Gohl motioned to approve a resolution granting a road use permit to the American Cancer Society for their Riding for a Cure fundraising event on September 13, 2004. Trustee McKevitt seconded. All present said aye. Resolution 04-14 BUILDING AND ZONING – Theodore L. Horne ZBA Report – In the absence of Trustee Horne, Mr. Kosin reported that the ZBA had not met in July. Building Permit Report – Mr. Kosin reported that 13 building permits had been issued during the month of July 2004. They include 5 residences, 1 addition, 1 pool, 1 gazebo, 2 septic repairs, and 3 site developments. PLANNING – Daria G. Sapp Monthly Report – Trustee Sapp reported that the Plan Commission had met in July. They discussed North Point Subdivision, but no action was taken. Barrington Ridge Final Plat - The Plan Commission discussed the final plat for Barrington Ridge Subdivision. Mr. Galowich of the Madison Realty Group made a presentation. Comments regarding the equestrian uses were made by the residents present. Trustee Sapp motioned to approve the resolution for the final plat for Barrington Ridge subdivision. Trustee McKevitt seconded. All present said aye. Resolution 04-16 Cedar Cove Lot 3 -The Plan Commission and the Board of Health had reviewed the septic restriction on Lot 3 of the Cedar Cove Subdivision. Trustee Sapp motioned to approve the resolution as presented for the elimination of the septic restriction. Trustee Abboud seconded. All present said aye. Resolution 04-15 HEALTH, INSURANCE – Daria G. Sapp Disability Insurance – Trustee Sapp motioned to approve the acceptance of the Standard Insurance Company's Long Term Disability policy as presented. It is the same insurance benefits and premium rate as the previous year. Trustee McKevitt seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved BUILDING & GROUNDS, ENVIRONMENT – Julie McKevitt Monthly Report – Trustee McKevitt reported that a defibulator will be installed in the MacArthur Room. Mr. Kosin gave a report on the progress of the canopy for the south door and the south Port. No action needed at this time. Solid Waste Management - Trustee McKevitt reported that the monthly report from Groot shows that 15% of all waste collected from 1153 homes in July was diverted from landfills. ATTORNEY – Douglas Wambach Attorney Wambach stated that matters of litigation would be addressed in Executive Session. ADMINISTRATION – James A. Kempe Chapel Road Annexation - Mark Janik gave a presentation on annexing approximately 150 acres near Chapel Hill Road into the Village. He would like to build on approximately 47 lots. After some discussion Trustee Abboud motioned that the petitioner be deferred to the ZBA for appropriate zoning. Trustee Sapp seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Trustee Sapp motioned to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss legal matters at 10:20 p.m. Trustee McKevitt seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 5 (McKevitt, Sapp, Gohl, Abboud, Kempe) Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Smithe, Horne) Meeting Adjourned EXECUTIVE SESSION PUBLIC SESSION President Kempe called the Public Session to order at 11:18 p.m. With regard to the Iatorolla case, Trustee Abboud motioned that the attorney be given the authority to release 75 feet on the West side of Route 59, count 2 of the complaint, and negotiate the monetary value for the release of that land for not less than $200,000. Trustee Gohl seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Trustee Gohl motioned to adjourn the Public Session at 11:20 p.m. Trustee Abboud seconded. All present said aye. Meeting Adjourned Approved _______________________ Village Board Meeting August 23, 2004 – Page 2