VILLAGE OF BARRINGTON HILLS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting November 21, 2005
President Abboud called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Roll Call.
Present Guests
Robert G. Abboud, President Karen Rosene, Resident
Fritz H. Gohl, Pro-Tem Beth Mallen, Commun. Committee
Theodore L. Horne, Trustee Lucinda Hanover, Resident
Walter E. Smithe, Trustee Nancy Harbottle, Resident
Julie McKevitt, Trustee Lee Brown, Teska Associates
Steven E. Knoop, Trustee Jason Dolan, Dolan Engineering
* George E. Schueppert, Trustee
Robert Kosin, Director of Administration
Elaine M. Ramesh, Village Clerk
Douglas Wambach, Village Attorney
Lt. Michael Murphy, Acting Police Chief
Special Counsel
James P. Kelly, Attorney
Thomas Cafcas, Attorney
Gerald Callaghan, Attorney
Trustee Smithe motioned to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss legal matters and selection of a new Chief of Police at 6:31 pm. Trustee McKevitt seconded. Roll Call.
Ayes: 6 (Knoop, McKevitt, Smithe, Horne, Gohl, Abboud)
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 (Schueppert)
Meeting Adjourned
EXECUTIVE SESSION
PUBLIC SESSION
President Abboud called the Public Session to order at 7:05 pm.
MINUTES
Trustee Knoop motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 24, 2005 as presented. Trustee McKevitt seconded. All present said aye.
Motion Approved
Trustee Horne motioned to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of October 24, 2005 as presented. Trustee Smithe seconded. All present said aye.
Motion Approved
* Trustee Schueppert arrived at 7:07 pm.
PUBLIC SAFETY
President Abboud made a statement regarding the untimely passing of Frederick J. Clauser, Chief of Police, honoring him for his service to Barrington Hills and announcing the date of his memorial service.
Chief of Police Position – Trustee Gohl motioned that Acting Police Chief Michael Murphy be appointed Chief of Police for the Barrington Hills Police Department. Trustee Horne seconded. Roll Call.
Ayes: 7 (Schueppert, Knoop, McKevitt, Smithe, Horne, Gohl, Abboud)
Nays: 0
Absent: 0 Motion Approved
President Abboud pinned the insignia onto the new Chief’s uniform. Chief Murphy made a short statement and received a standing ovation.
BUILDING AND ZONING – George L. Schueppert
ZBA Report – Trustee Schueppert reported that at the most recent meeting the ZBA continued discussion regarding re-zoning of the proposed Abbey Woods Subdivision by Harris Properties. The ZBA recommended approval for rezoning the parcel of land from R1 to R4 on behalf of Mr. Harris and his family. The Village of Barrington may be able to provide sewer and water service to the parcel.
The implications of such a rezoning were discussed. The ZBA also voted to recommend that the Village Board give them a directive to hold a public hearing on language changing Village regulations to permit boarding of horses.
Abbey Woods - Trustee Knoop motioned that the Board agree to empower the Village President along with appropriate trustees to work with the Plan Commission and the ZBA to craft appropriate underlying agreements with Barrington for sewer and water service and with Inverness for boundaries. Trustee Smithe seconded. All present said aye, with Trustee Gohl voting Nay.
Motion Approved
Equestrian Use - Trustee Schueppert motioned that the Village Board direct the ZBA to hold a Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the Village Code to permit equestrian uses of residential zoned lots. Trustee McKevitt seconded. All present said aye.
Motion Approved
Building Permit Report – Trustee Schueppert reported that 13 building permits had been issued during the month of October 2005. They included permits for one residence, one addition, three demolitions, three pools, four garages and one septic repair.
INSURANCE – George L. Schueppert
Monthly Report - Trustee Schueppert is continuing his review of the Village’s liability insurance policies. BACOG’s recently completed comparison of benefits offered by each BACOG member will be studied with regards to health plans.
* Trustee Schueppert departed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
President Abboud opened a thirty-five minute session for public comments at 8:04 pm.
No public comments were made.
FINANCE – Walter E. Smithe
Treasurer’s Report – Trustee Smithe presented the Treasurer’s report for the month of October 2005. Trustee Smithe motioned to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented. Trustee Horne seconded. Roll Call.
Ayes: 6 (Knoop, McKevitt, Smithe, Horne, Gohl, Abboud)
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 (Schueppert)
Motion Approved
Police Pension Board Report – Trustee Smithe motioned to accept the financial report of the Police Pension Board through September 2005 as presented. A summary of activity for the year to date was also 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 November to date totaling $442,096.63. Trustee McKevitt seconded. Roll Call.
Ayes: 6 (Knoop, McKevitt, Smithe, Horne, Gohl, Abboud)
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 (Schueppert)
Motion Approved
Overtime Reports – Trustee Smithe motioned to approve $4,395.45 in overtime expenses for October 16 through 31, 2005 and $2,559.16 for November 1 through 15, 2005. Trustee Knoop seconded. Roll Call.
Ayes: 6 (Knoop, McKevitt, Smithe, Horne, Gohl, Abboud)
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 (Schueppert)
Motion Approved
PLANNING – Steven E. Knoop
Monthly Report – Trustee Knoop reported that the Plan Commission has completed their project of revising the Comprehensive Plan. Comments received at the Public Hearing were incorporated into a final version. With hard work, the project was completed in 173 days, within budget. To thank the members of the Plan Commission for their efforts, certificates of appreciation were prepared for presentation to each member of the Commission.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Ordinance - Trustee Knoop motioned to adopt the ordinance adopting an amendment to the Village’s official Comprehensive Plan. Trustee Smithe seconded. Roll Call.
Ayes: 6 (Knoop, McKevitt, Smithe, Horne, Gohl, Abboud)
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 (Schueppert)
Ordinance 05-9
Shift from School District 300 to School District 220 – Trustee Knoop attended a School District 220 boundary panel meeting. At the meeting he provided comments on proposed attendance boundaries. Trustee Knoop reported that while Barrington Hills is 70% of District 220 in area, only 30% of Barrington-Countryside Elementary School students are Barrington Hills residents.
ROADS AND BRIDGES – Julie McKevitt
Monthly Report – Trustee McKevitt reported that A. Lampe Concrete Contractors, Inc. has completed its contracted drainage work for the Village already. Work on Kresmery Lane has also been finished. Road evaluations using pavement condition ratings indicate that pavement in the Village is in very good shape. The culvert inventory project continues, and the Cuba Road bridge inspection was completed. Meetings were held in conjunction with Cuba Township and McHenry County to plan for seasonal snow removal and ice control.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Fritz H. Gohl
Monthly Report – Trustee Gohl presented the Police Report for activity in the month of October 2005. Members of the Police Department completed approximately 20 hours of training during the past month. President Abboud requested Chief Murphy’s input on the possibility of upgrading the mobile speed device with a camera for automatic ticketing of speed violations. Since some residents have asked questions about the procedure for having the speed limit reduced on Village roads, President Abboud suggested that a forum be held on the matter, to be conducted with Chief Murphy.
HEALTH, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS, ENVIRONMENT – Theodore L. Horne
Monthly Report – Trustee Horne reported that he attended a meeting with the BACOG Groundwater Resources Committee regarding area aquifers. Potential effects of the 2005 drought on the local water supply may not be experienced for seven to ten years. Trustee Horne plans to meet with the Flint Creek Watershed Committee. Additionally, he met with his contact person on the Communications Committee. There is no update on the Kempe commemoration.
Strategic Plan for Village Building – Trustee Horne and Robert Kosin, met with an architect with respect to the creation of a strategic plan for the Village Hall. Concurrently, the property inventory is being conducted.
Solid Waste Management Report – Trustee Horne reported that approximately six percent of the residential waste collected in the month of October 2005 was recyclables diverted from landfills.
New Village Logo – Trustee Horne indicated that the cost of changing the logo would depend upon whether the vehicle sticker alone was to be changed, or if other changes would also be instituted such as changing the flag, letterhead and insignia on police cars.
The Board of Health did not meet in the month of November, so their comments on the Lubbock Waste Study are not yet available.
ATTORNEY – Douglas Wambach
Attorney Wambach stated that matters of litigation had been addressed in Executive Session.
ADMINISTRATION – Robert G. Abboud
2006 Holiday Schedule for Staff – A request has been made to review the official holiday schedule for staff for next year. Trustee Smithe, Chief Murphy and Robert Kosin will meet to discuss the matter.
Village Board Meeting Time –The December 19, 2005 meeting will commence at 6:30 p.m., the first hour to be allotted for Executive Session.
2006 Meeting Calendar – A draft calendar was presented to the Board for comment. The 2006 Calendar will be approved at the December meeting.
Communications Committee Report – Trustee Smithe reported that the Communications Committee is planning a Holiday Village Board Open House event to be held on December 14, 2005 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Village Hall to allow residents to get acquainted with the Board. The budget for the event is approximately $2000.
Development Committee Appointment – President Abboud requested that the Board approve his appointment of resident Greg Samata to the committee. After deliberation as to the qualifications of the candidate, Trustee Smithe motioned approval to appoint the nominee to the Development Committee to a term ending in April of 2006. Trustee Gohl seconded. All present said aye.
Motion Approved
Trustee Smithe motioned to adjourn the Public Session at 9:34 p.m. Trustee Gohl seconded. All present said aye.
Meeting Adjourned
Approved ________________