VILLAGE OF BARRINGTON HILLS Minutes of the Regular Meeting February 28, 2005 President Kempe called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Roll Call. Present Guests James A. Kempe, President Robert Best, Attorney Robert G. Abboud, Trustee Alex Gilberts, Resident Fritz H. Gohl, Trustee Cheryl Quick, Resident Julie McKevitt, Trustee John Rosene, Resident Robert Kosin, Director of Administration Karen Rosene, Resident Frederick Clauser, Chief of Police Darryl Peterson, Resident George Lynch, Village Attorney Dan Lundmark, Resident Emily McHugh, Resident Karen Selman, Resident Absent Ginger Underwood, Resident Walter E. Smithe, Trustee Steve Knoop, Resident *Daria Sapp, Trustee George Schuppert, Resident *Theodore L. Horne, Pro Tem Kay Schuppert, Resident Kevin Lewis, Barrington John Caretta, Barrington MINUTES Trustee Abboud motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 24, 2005 as presented. Trustee McKevitt seconded. Motion passed with 4 ayes, 3 being absent. Motion Approved Trustee Abboud motioned to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of January 24, 2005 as presented. Trustee McKevitt seconded. Motion passed with 4 ayes, 3 being absent. Motion Approved *Trustee Horne arrived at 7:08 p.m. *Trustee Sapp arrived at 7:15 p.m. FINANCE – Walter E. Smithe Treasurer's Report – In the absence of Trustee Smithe, President Kempe presented the Treasurer's Report for the month of January 2005. Trustee Horne motioned to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented. Trustee Abboud seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Presentation of Bills – In the absence of Trustee Smithe, President Kempe presented the list of bills for approval. Trustee Sapp motioned to approve the payment of the bills for the month of February 2005 totaling $284,545.81. Trustee McKevitt seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 6 (McKevitt, Sapp, Gohl, Abboud, Horne, Kempe) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Smithe) Motion Approved Overtime – Trustee Sapp motioned to approve $6,881.41 in overtime expenses for January 16 through 31, 2004 and $2,818.47 for February 1 through 15, 2005. Trustee McKevitt seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 6 (McKevitt, Sapp, Gohl, Abboud, Horne, Kempe) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Smithe) Motion Approved ROADS AND BRIDGES – Robert G. Abboud Monthly Report – Trustee Abboud reported on the analysis underway by the Village Engineer for the preparation of the road work in 2005 which includes the south end of Meadow Hill Road at Lake Cook Road, Healy Road south of Penny Road, Chapel Road, Haeger's Bend south of River Road, and Cuba Road east of Plum Tree Road. Restoration work continues, weather permitting, on Plum Tree Road. No new community standards have been announced by the FRA for a Train Whistle Ban, but such is expected ay April 2005. PUBLIC SAFETY – Fritz H. Gohl Monthly Report –Trustee Gohl deferred to Chief Clauser who presented the Police Report for the month of January 2005. Police Promotion - Chief Clauser announced the promotion of Officer Joseph Colditz to Lieutenant. Officer Colditz was sworn in as Lieutenant. BUILDING AND ZONING – Theodore L. Horne ZBA Report – Trustee Horne presented the monthly report for the Zoning Board of Appeals, which involved the approval of a lot width variance for 215 Donlea Road. A Special Use for an artificial pond at 320 West Dundee and a swimming pool filter requirement were continued to another meeting. Building Permit Report – Trustee Horne reported that 9 building permits had been issued during the month of January 2005. They include 1 addition, 2 alterations, 2 garages, 1 stable, 1 septic repair, and 2 site developments. Smith Artificial Lake – Trustee Sapp motioned to approve a Special Use Permit for an artificial lake at 88 Hawley Woods Road as presented. Trustee Horne seconded. All present said aye. Resolution 05-02 PLANNING – Daria G. Sapp Monthly Report – Trustee Sapp reported that the Haeger's Bend/Chapel Roads Annexation was discussed and awaits consideration by the ZBA. The Plan Commission continues to review Paloma Pointe Subdivision and a subdivision amendment requiring equestrian easement. The next Plan Commission meeting will be held March 14, 2005. Wildlife Management - Trustee Sapp reported that there are three ways to respond to management of the deer population: (1) have a deer count done in conjunction with Cook County Forest Preserve District, (2) have Max McGraw Wildlife Center review the count in consideration of the community character, and (3) undertake a culling to achieve that count. Trustee Abboud motioned to have Trustee Sapp contact Cook County Forest Preserve District to propose an agreement for a deer count at an equal division of costs. Further to proceed in the analysis of their findings. Trustee McKevitt seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved HEALTH, INSURANCE – Daria G. Sapp Insurance - Trustee Sapp reported that the liability insurance coverage needs to be renewed by April 30, 2005. Health – Trustee Sapp reported that the Board of Health had not met in February 2005. BUILDING & GROUNDS, ENVIRONMENT – Julie McKevitt Monthly Report – Trustee McKevitt reported that new security cameras are in place. The construction of the canopy will be done in two phases for budget purposes. Solid Waste Management - Trustee McKevitt reported that 8.78% of all waste collected from 1153 homes in January was diverted from landfills. ATTORNEY – George Lynch Attorney Lynch stated that matters of litigation would be addressed in Executive Session. ADMINISTRATION – James A. Kempe Appointment – President Kempe requested approval for the appointment of JoAnne Gumprecht to the Emergency 911 Board for a three year term ending 2008. Trustee Abboud seconded. All present said aye. Motion Approved Trustee Abboud motioned to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss legal matters at 9:20 p.m. Trustee Sapp seconded. Roll Call. Ayes: 6 (McKevitt, Sapp, Gohl, Abboud, Horne, Kempe) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Smithe) Meeting Adjourned EXECUTIVE SESSION PUBLIC SESSION President Pro-Tem Horne called the Public Session to order at 10:24 p.m. Iatorolla Matter - Attorney Lynch was directed to continue discussions in the Iatorolla matter. Trustee Gohl motioned to adjourn the Public Session at 10:26 p.m. Meeting Adjourned Approved ___________________ Village Board Meeting February 28, 2005 – page 4