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VILLAGE OF BARRINGTON HILLS

Minutes of the Regular Meeting May 23, 2005

President Abboud called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.  Roll Call.

Present Guests

Robert G. Abboud, President                                       Alexander Gilberts, Resident

Fritz H. Gohl, Pro-Tem                                     Natalie Karney, Land Technology

Walter E. Smithe, Trustee                                             Cheryl Quick, Resident

Julie McKevitt, Trustee                                     Olin Turner, Resident

George E. Schuppert, Trustee                                       Charlie Calo, Resident

Steven E. Knoop, Trustee                                             Marty Robins, Resident

Robert Kosin, Director of Administration                      Dave Buckley, Resident

Marla Russo, Village Clerk                                           Dara Valin, Resident

Frederick Clauser, Chief of Police                                 James Kempe, Resident

Absent

Theodore L. Horne, Trustee                                                                            

MINUTES

Trustee Smithe motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 25, 2005 as presented. Trustee Gohl seconded.  All present said aye.

Motion Approved

Trustee Smithe motioned to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of April 25, 2005 as presented. Trustee Gohl seconded.  All present said aye.

Motion Approved

PUBLIC COMMENTS – There were no Public Comments made.

FINANCE – Walter E. Smithe

Treasurer's Report – Trustee Smithe presented the Treasurer's Report for the month of April 2005.  Trustee Smithe motioned to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented.  Trustee Schueppert seconded.  All present said aye.                                                                                                                                                               Motion Approved

Police Pension Board Report – Trustee Smithe motioned to accept the financial report of the Police Pension Board for the month of March 2005 as presented.  Trustee McKevitt seconded. All present said aye.

Motion Approved

Presentation of Bills –Trustee Smithe motioned to approve the payment of the bills for the month of May 2005 totaling $310,815.08. Trustee Gohl seconded. Roll Call.

Ayes:     6   (Schueppert, Knoop, McKevitt, Smithe, Gohl, Abboud,)

Nays:     0

Absent:  1   (Horne)                                                                 

Motion Approved

Overtime Reports – Trustee Smithe motioned to approve $3,750.25 in overtime expenses for April 16 through 30, 2004 and $5,571.92 for May 1 through 15, 2005. Trustee McKevitt seconded.  Roll Call.

Ayes:    6   (Schueppert, Knoop, McKevitt, Smithe, Gohl, Abboud)

Nays:    0

Absent: 1   (Horne)                                                                                          

Motion Approved

Appropriations Transfer – Trustee Smithe motioned to approve the Appropriations Transfer Resolution for Fiscal Year 2005.  Trustee Schueppert seconded.  Roll Call.

Ayes:    6  (Schueppert, Knoop, McKevitt, Smithe, Gohl, Abboud)

Nays:    0

Absent: 1  (Horne)

Resolution 05-09

E Pay – Trustee Smithe motioned that the Village offer E pay services to residents for making payments to the Village.  Trustee McKevitt seconded.  Roll Call.

Ayes:    5  (Schueppert, Knoop, McKevitt, Smithe, Abboud)

Nays:    1  (Gohl)

Absent: 1  (Horne)

Motion Approved

ROADS AND BRIDGES – Julie McKevitt

Monthly Report –Trustee McKevitt reported on the status of road construction bids.

There will be a Special Meeting convened before the June Board Meeting to accept a bid for the 2005 construction season.

Equestrian Report - Trustee McKevitt presented a draft of a new ordinance regarding equestrian trails for new subdivisions.  A revised draft will be presented at the Special Meeting in June 2005.

PUBLIC SAFETY – Fritz H. Gohl

Monthly Report –Trustee Gohl deferred to Chief Clauser who presented the Police Report for the month of April 2005.

Chief Clauser commented on the school bus safety issue at Caesar Drive and made no recommendations for change

New Officers – Chief Clauser presented three new police officers to the Board.  They are Alicia Guzman, Jeremy Hensler, and Patrick McKinney

BUILDING AND ZONING – George L. Schueppert

ZBA Report – Trustee Schueppert reported that there was a set back variance granted to the LeCompte Farm for an 85’ by 50’ riding arena.

Building Permit Report –Trustee Schueppert reported that 23 building permits had been issued during the month of April 2005.  They include 3 residences, 7 additions, 2 alterations,  1 garage, 1 guest house, 3 pools, 4 septic repairs, 1 site development, and 1 demolition.

PLANNING – Steven E. Knoop

Monthly Report – Trustee Knoop reported that consultants will be hired to draft a new Comprehensive Plan.

McLaughlin Subdivision – Trustee Knoop deferred to Robert Kosin, who presented the recommendations of the Plan Commission on this two-lot subdivision.  Upon questioning, the applicant agreed to bring the floor area total of lot #1 into compliance prior to recording the plat.  Trustee Knoop motioned to approve the McLaughlin Plat of Subdivision.  Trustee Smithe seconded.  All present said aye.

Resolution 05-10

Paloma Pointe Letter of Credit – Trustee Knoop motioned to approve a Letter of Credit for Paloma Pointe Subdivision in the amount of $358,000.  Trustee Smithe seconded.  All present said aye.

Motion Approved

HEALTH, INSURANCE – George L. Schueppert

Insurance – Trustee Schueppert reported that the excess liability insurance is bound.  He will be meeting with the insurance broker in the near future.

BUILDING & GROUNDS, ENVIRONMENT – Theodore L. Horne

Monthly Report – No report was given.

Solid Waste Management – In the absence of Trustee Horne, Robert Kosin reported that 7.71% of all waste collected from 1153 homes in March was diverted from landfills,

ATTORNEY – Douglas Wambach

Committees – Attorney Wambach requested clarification regarding new committees.  New Standing Committees:

Communications Committee

Strategic Planning Committee

Development Committee

Risk & Asset Management Committee

Ad Hoc Committees:

            Legal & Code Review Committee

            Strategic Planning Committee

Trustee Schueppert motioned that the number of committee members on the Ad Hoc Legal & Code Revision and Review Committees be reduced to 5 members.  Trustee Gohl seconded.  All present said aye.

Motion Approved

The Strategic Plan Committee will consist of the Village President and one Trustee.

Attorney Wambach stated that matters of litigation will be addressed in Executive Session.

ADMINISTRATION – Robert G. Abboud

Appointments – President Abboud requested Board approval for the following appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals:

Trustee McKevitt motioned approval to appoint John L. Quick as Chairman, whose term is ending 2006. Trustee Smithe seconded.  All present said aye.

Motion Approved

Trustee Knoop motioned approval to reappoint John C. Parker as member for a five-year term ending 2010.  Trustee Schueppert seconded.  All present said aye.

Motion Approved

Trustee Gohl motioned approval to appoint Bryon F. Johnson as member for a five-year term ending 2010.  Trustee Schueppert seconded.

Motion Approved

Trustee Schueppert motioned approval to appoint Nancy J. Masterson as member for a four-year term ending 2009.  Trustee Gohl seconded.  All present said aye.

Motion Approved

Trustee Knoop motioned approval to appoint Mark A. Rosi as member for a three-year term ending 2008.  Trustee Schueppert seconded.  All present said aye.

Motion Approved

President Abboud requested Board approval for the following appointments to the Plan Commission:

Trustee Smithe motioned approval to appoint Kenneth W. Bosworth as Chairman for a one-year term ending 2006.   Trustee McKevitt seconded.  All present said aye.

Motion Approved

Trustee Smithe motioned to reappoint Peter A. Grande as Commissioner for a three-year term ending 2008.  Trustee Schueppert seconded.  All present said aye.

Motion Approved

Trustee Knoop motioned approval to appoint Joe Messer as Commissioner for a three-year term ending 2008.  Trustee Smithe seconded. All present said aye.

Motion Approved

Trustee Knoop motioned approval to appoint Tom Nestrud as Commission for a three-year term ending 2008.  Trustee Smithe seconded.  All present said aye.

Motion Approved

Trustee Knoop motioned approval to appoint Tom Roser as Commissioner for a one-year term ending 2006.  Trustee Smithe seconded.  All present said aye.

Motion Approved

President Abboud requested approval from the Board for the following appointments to the 911 Board:

Trustee McKevitt motioned approval to reappoint George Moser as Chairman for a three-year term ending 2008.  Trustee Smithe seconded.  All present said aye.

Motion Approved

Trustee Smithe motioned approval to reappoint Fritz Gohl as member for a three-year term ending 2008.  Trustee Schueppert seconded.  All present said aye.

Motion Approved

President Abboud requested approval from the Board for the following appointments to the Equestrian Committee:

Trustee McKevitt motioned to appoint Dan Lundmark as Chairman for a one-year term ending 2006.  Trustee Smithe seconded.  All present said aye.

Motion Approved

Trustee McKevitt motioned approval to appoint Dara Valin as member for a one-year terming ending 2006.  Trustee Smithe seconded.  All present said aye.

Motion Approved

Trustee Gohl motioned approval to appoint John Hart as a member for a one-year term ending 2006.  Trustee McKevitt seconded.  All present said aye.

Motion Approved

President Abboud reported that Darryl Einhorn has retired as Building Officer and that Roger Fox, from B&F Technical Code Services, is presently serving the Building Department as a temporary replacement.  He also stated that the Deputy Clerk is retiring, but will continue to work until a replacement is found for the position.

Trustee Gohl motioned to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss legal matters at 11:09 p.m. Trustee Schueppert seconded.  Roll Call.

Ayes:     6 (Schueppert, Knoop, McKevitt, Smithe, Gohl, Abboud)

Nays:     0

Absent:  1 (Horne)

Meeting Adjourned

EXECUTIVE SESSION

PUBLIC SESSION

President Abboud called the Public Session to order at 11:34 p.m.

Trustee Smithe motioned to adjourn the Public Session at 11:35 p.m. Trustee Knoop         seconded.  All present said aye.

Meeting Adjourned

Approved ___________________