Regular Road Weight Limit Restored May 9, 2011

Upon the advice of the Village Engineer, the regular road limit signs are being restored on Village maintained roads. Vehicles making local delivery are permitted up to 18 tons gross weight are permitted on the Roads. Heavier vehicles required a over weight permit. Details may be found in Section 9-2-6-4 of the Village Code. Information is also provided about overweight vehicles when applying for a building permit; see Building Department for details.

EAB Details For The Summer of 2011

The Illinois Department of Agriculture maintains an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) website. This website should answer most of your questions regarding the Emerald Ash Borer, if not all. If you are looking for additional information, please feel free to contact the IDA EAB Outreach Coordinator by emailing Juliann.Heminghous@Illinois.gov or by calling 1-800-641-3934.

EAB Facts:

• It attacks only ash trees (Fraxiinus spp.).
• Adult Beetles are metallic green and about 1/2 inch long.
• Adults leave a D-shaped exit hole in the bark when they emerge in Spring.
• Woodpeckers like EAB larvae; heavy woodpecker damage on ash trees may be a sign of infestation.
• Parasitic WASP is another natural predator.
• Firewood cannot be moved outside of many states including Illinois because of a federal EAB quarantine.
• It probably came from Asia in wood packing material.
• EAB is in Illinois

EAB Entomology and History:
Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), is identified as the Emerald Ash Borer Beetle and the causative agent in ash tree mortality and decline. No bigger than a penny, this green menace has wreacked havoc on millions of ash trees in the Midwest and if not controlled it could wipe out the ash tree species in North America. The adult beetles nibble on ash foliage but cause little damage. The larvae (the immature stage) feed on the inner bark or cambium layer which is the crucial layer between the bark and wood of ash trees, disrupting the tree's ability to transport water and nutrients. Emerald ash borer probably arrived in the United States on solid wood packing material carried in cargo ships or airplanes originating in its native Asia.

Native to Asia, the Emerald Ash Borer is an exotic beetle that was unknown in North America until June 2002 when it was discovered as the cause for the decline of many ash trees in southeast Michigan and neighboring Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

It has since been found in several states from the east coast spanning across the midwest and in June 2006, was discovered to have taken up residence in Illinois. On June 9, 2006, two ash trees in "The Windings" subdivision, near Lilly Lake in Kane county were positively identified as being infested with the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).

EAB Nuisance Declaration [pdf] with duties and obligations in the EAB battle.

Alerts to You Program - ComEd

ComEd continues in 2011 their Free Outage Alert Pilot Program available to customers that sign up and they will receive notice of service disruption.  This program allows for customers to be notified if there is an outage at their home even if they aren't home by receiving a text messages that alerts one of an estimated restoration times and other important outage information.

And to provide customers with more information, for the first time ComEd now has an outage map on its Web site. This easy-to-use map offers color-coded, regional information about outages, including a list of towns and the number of customers in that region without power.  By enrolling as an online user, customers can also use the Web site to report power outages, manage their ComEd accounts, and view and pay their bills.

In addition to the alerts and outage map, ComEd outage-related Web pages are mobile-enabled for customers to view outage information clearly on mobile devices.There is no additional charge for this service.  Messaging and data rates may apply based on one's personal carrier plan. The service works for all major carriers.

Subscription and availability is limited.

News posted March 14, 2011 9:00AM DST

Summer Newsletter Available

The Summer Newsletter is available at the Village Hall For non-residents, copies will be mailed by request upon contacting the Village Hall, (847) 551-3000 or posting an email request from this page to the Village Clerk. A digital copy is available in pdf format [7.4 Mb]. Your comments regarding the newsletter would be appreciated at clerk@barringtonhills-il.gov.

Under Village Links there is a tab called Village Home that takes one directly to the Web pages for Government, Community and Police. It is a good starting place to find a high quality of communication and information between the elected and elector and the services of the Village. But most of all it is intended to foster community awarness and involvement.

Otis Road Open 7/29

Drivers on Otis road should should find the CN/EJ&E crossing open to through traffic. Train horns do not sound at this crossing. Signage, gate arms, flashing lights and bell are warnings. Please excercise care on this and any other rail crossing as it is said, in a colision, the train always wins.

ComEd Work Continues In Barrington Hills

As service restoration continues by ComEd of its 1,796 customers in the Village almost house to house, with assistance by crews from out of state, please keep certain measures in mind.

Service may be interrupted infrequently during repairs, so plan according with restocking of food items and other perishables.

There is a greater potential during this time for voltage fluctuations, so care should be exercised about using equipment sensitive to such power conditions.

Whenever power is restored after an outage, wait 30 minutes and then begin turning on appliances in intervals rather than bringing all devices on line at one time.

Renew or replace the batteries used during the outage.

Schedule maintenance of that generator so it will be operational for the next demand of service.

Review the things that if one had, or needed could provide relief and list such in a place that can be retrieved when a disruption occurs again. See www.ready.gov for details.

It is not too late to register for emergency notices from the Village's system, and ComEd.

July 16, 2011 restoration details from ComEd.

Communication Committeee Has a Web Spot dotInfo

Under the Village Links there is now a tab called Community News which takes one directly to the Web pages managed by the Communication Committeee as Chaired by Linda Fox. It is a good starting place to find a high quality of communication and information between the elected and elector. But most of all it is intended to foster community awarness and involvement.

Democracy means decision by those concerned.
     - Carl-Friedrich von Weizsaecker

BACOG Well Test Underway

Water Quality Annual Test: Again this year BACOG is hosting with Lake County Health Department the testing of private wells. If you have your own well, you should test your water annually for bacteria and nitrates with a certified laboratory. Contamination can be caused by improperly sealed well caps, ailing septic fields, or geological composition of the aquifer in which the water is located.

This test is low-cost and available through the BACOG Private Well Water Quality Testing program which provides local access to test kits semiannually in cooperation with county health departments. Opt-in for annual reminders and keep a record of your results along with your records of well aintenance and septic services.

More information is available at BACOG’s Private Well Water Quality test program held every 6 months. Visit www.bacog.org or call the BACOG office (847) 381-7871 to find out when the next program is scheduled.

Roadside Pick-Up Needs You

On April 30th from 8:30-11:30 am meet friends, neighbors in the Village Hall parking lot for registration, instructions, safety vests, garbage bags and a light breakfast at 8:30 am. We will have strong coffee and a chance to end Earth month with a great community event. Dress for the weather and remember to bring waterproof work gloves and boots. We will head to the worksites on parts of Penny Road and Healy Road for the Roadside Pick Up at 9:00 am and work until 11:00 or 11:30, then return to the Village Hall for a light snack.

Road Weight Limit Effective March 14th

The office of the Village Engineer has completed a review of the extended forecast of overnight tempertures above freezing and believes that the upcoming thaw will lead to the rapid loss in frost under the pavement. This condition leaves Village roads suspetible to damage by vehicles of the regularly permitted weight class. Beginning on Monday March 14th, the gross weight of Village roads will be limit to vehicles less than 10 tons. All overweight permits will be suspended and no new ones issued by the Villlage. The length of closure will be determined by the rate at which the moisuture leaves the sub-grade.

Winter Newsletter is available at the Village Hall

For non-residents, copies will be mailed by request upon contacting the Village Hall, (847) 551-3000 or posting an email request from this page to the Village Clerk. A digital copy is available in pdf format [4.08 M]. Your comments regarding the newsletter would be appreciated at clerk@barringtonhills-il.gov

BOT Lighting Hearing Schedule

The Board of Trustees have continued their consideration of the draft lighting standards from the meeting of December 20th to their regular meeting of January 24th.

FY 2011 Budget Accepted From the presentation of the Finance Committee the Board of Trustees accepted at its meeting on December 2nd, the Budget for Fiscal Year 2011. No increase in the no levy was used in the preparation of the Budget. The Treasurer will begin preparation of the Tax Levy Ordinance without an increase in the levy from last fiscal year and present the Ordinance for the consideration of the Board of Trustees at their meeting of December 20th. The Budget and other financial records of the Village can be found at www.barringtonhills-il.gov/treasurer.

Lighting Impact Study on to BOT - Update

[UPDATE] The Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting of October 25th at Countryside School were consideration will be given to the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to the draft standards for exterior lighting. An Executive Summary of the standards was mailed to the residents with a letter from the Village President.

See more information on the Lighting Impact Study below.

Lighting Impact Study on to BOT

The Zoning Board of Appeals at its special meeting of August 18th concluded consideration of its revision of the draft standards for exterior lighting and its recommendation will be forward to the Board of Trustees.

The ZBA at its meetings in June and July began with the assistance of the Village Attorney editing the draft standards for exterior lighting.

The ZBA at its meeting of May 17th reviewed the draft ordinance, since its review of the LIS with questions to the Village Engineer and Plan Commission until it continued the meeting to June 19th.

Lighting Impact Study - The Village Engineer presented to the Zoning Board of Appeals at its Special Meeting of April 22, 2010 an analysis of seven properties for which the owners volunteered their residences and landscapes to be evaluated in accordance with the proposed regulations of artificial lighting. The analysis as presented may be found below.

• Proposed Lighting Ordinance: Impact Study (Part 1)
• Lighting Ordinance Photo Locations (Part 2)
• Lighting Ordinance Compliance (Part 3)
• Lighting Ordinance Compliance (Part 4)

The ZBA at continued its third consideration in January, 2010 of the draft standards for exterior lighting by concluding with a request of the BOT to have the Village Engineer to undertake and evaluation of existing residences and their lighting. The public hearing on thestandards began in September, 2009.

Documents pertaining to the ZBA can be found at its webpage or requested through the office of the Village Clerk [clerk@barringtonhills-il.gov].

Regular Road Weight Limit Restored April 26, 2010

Upon the advice of the Village Engineer, the regular road limit signs are being restored on Village maintained roads. Vehicles making local delivery are permitted up to 18 tons gross weight are permitted on the Roads. Heavier vehicles required a over weight permit. Details may be found in Section 9-2-6-2 of the Village Code. Information is also provided about overweight vehicles when applying for a building permit; see buiding code details.

Fall Newsletter is available at the Village Hall

For non-residents, copies will be mailed by request upon contacting the Village Hall, (847) 551-3000 or posting an email request from this page to the Village Clerk. A digital copy is available in pdf format [5.2 Mb]. Your comments regarding the newsletter would be appreciated at clerk@barringtonhills-il.gov.

Summer Newsletter is available at the Village Hall

For non-residents, copies will be mailed by request upon contacting the Village Hall, (847) 551-3000 or posting an email request from this page to the Village Clerk. A digital copy is available in pdf format [8.8 Mb]. Your comments regarding the newsletter would be appreciated at clerk@barringtonhills-il.gov.

Winter/Spring Newsletter available at Village Hall

The Winter Newsletter with a hint of Spring is available at the Village Hall For non-residents, copies will be mailed by request upon contacting the Village Hall, (847) 551-3000 or posting an email request from this page to the Village Clerk. A digital copy is available in pdf format [1.5 Mb]. Your comments regarding the newsletter would be appreciated at clerk@barringtonhills-il.gov.

CN Files Monthly Report With STB

The first monthly operational report and quarterly environmental report filed by the Canadian National Railway with Surface Transportation Board on April 10, 2009 are available for viewing on the website of the STB at www.stbfinancedocket35087.com.

Under the conditions of the STB’s approval and five year oversight, CN is required to file (1) detailed monthly operational reports to allow the Board to closely monitor its operation; and (2) quarterly environmental reports so the Board can examine how mitigation requirements are being implemented. The STB is to determine whether the migration efforts are effective and in compliance with the terms of the acquisition of the EJ&E.

Comments on the reports may be submitted in written, oral or electronic form. See the www.stb.dot.gov site for details. Reference STB Finance Docket number 35087.

Regular Road Weight Limit Restored May 11, 2009

Upon the advice of the Village Engineer, the regular road limit signs are being restored on Village maintained roads. Vehicles making local delivery are permitted up to 18 tons gross weight are permitted on the Roads. Heavier vehicles required a over weight permit. Details may be found in Section 9-2-6-2 of the Village Code. Information is also provided about overweight vehicles when applying for a building permit; for buiding code details follow link http://www.barringtonhills-il.gov/building.htm

Fall Newsletter available at Village Hall

The Fall Newsletter is available at the Village Hall For non-residents, copies will be mailed by request upon contacting the Village Hall, (847) 551-3000 or posting an email request from this page to the Village Clerk. A digital copy is available in pdf format [3.73 Mb]. Your comments regarding the newsletter would be appreciated at vbhinfo@vbhcomm.info.

The Summer Newsletter is available at the Village Hall

For non-residents, copies will be mailed by request upon contacting the Village Hall, (847) 551-3000 or posting an email request from this page to the Village Clerk. A digital copy is available in pdf format [5.2 Mb]. Your comments regarding the newsletter would be appreciated at vbhinfo@vbhcomm.info.

The Winter/Spring Newsletter is available at the Village Hall.

For non-residents, copies will be mailed by request upon contacting the Village Hall, (847) 551-3000 or posting an email request from this page to the Village Clerk. A digital copy is available in pdf format [4.58Mb]. Your comments regarding the newsletter would be appreciated at vbhinfo@vbhcomm.info.

STB Calls for Hearing November 18, 2008

A specific web site for Environment Impact Study documents was established by the Surface Transportation Board as follows: www.stbfinancedocket35087.com

Updated information about the CN Rail purchase of the EJ&E can be found by visiting the web page of the Surface Transportion Board and look for Key Cases under Environmental Matters.

Exhibits (pdf):

• Village Resolution 08-03 - Objecting To The Proposed Acquisition
• STB Comments From The Village of Barrington Hills Opposing the CN Rail Purchase of the EJ&E Railway Line
• Attachment B - CMAP Barrington Area Railway Exhibit
• Attachment C - Accident/Incident Investigation Assignments
  • January - October, 2007
  • January - December, 2006
  • January - December, 2005
  • January - November, 2004
  • January - December, 2003
• Attachment D - Impact of Blocked Highway/Rail Grade Crossings on Emergency Response Service
• Attachment E - Crain's Chicago, July 31, 2006 - Barrington Hills: Best Places to Live

STB EJ&E Hearing Schedule (pdf)

Communication Committee Sends 2008 Summer/Autumn Newsletter

The Summer/Autumn Newsletter is available at the Village Hall. For non-residents, copies will be mailed by request upon contacting the Village Hall, (847) 551-3000 or posting an email request from this page. A digital copy is available in pdf format [320 Kb]. Your comments regarding the newsletter would be appreciated at vbhinfo@vbhcomm.info

Regular Road Weight Limit Restored May 5 , 2008

Upon the advice of the Village Engineer, the regular road limit signs are being restored on Village maintained roads. Vehicles making local delivery up to 18 tons gross weight are permitted on the Roads. Heavier vehicles require an over weight permit.

Permits suspended during the posted period will resume effectiveness on Monday May 5th.

Details may be found in Section 9-2-6-2 of the Village Code.

Information is also provided about overweight vehicles when applying for a building permit.

Communication Committee Sends 2008 Winter/Spring Newsletter

The Winter /Spring Newsletter is available at the Village Hall. For non-residents, copies will be mailed by request upon contacting the Village Hall, (847) 551-3000 or posting an email request from this page. A digital copy is available in pdf format [320 Kb]. Your comments regarding the newsletter would be appreciated at vbhinfo@vbhcomm.info

Canadian National RR Hearing - UPDATE

The Surface Transportation Board's Section of Environmental Analysis (SEA) announces the extension to February 15, 2008 of the scoping period or the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that is being prepared in connection with an application filed by Canadian National Railroad Company (CN) to acquire certain rail lines of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railroad (EJ&E). SEA is preparing an EIS because the Surface transportation Board has determined that the proposed acquisition has the potential to result in significant effects upon the environment within the meaning of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA).

Written comments may still then be submitted post-marked no later than February 15th regarding the proposed draft scope, which is available on the Board's website under "Environmental Matters," "Key Cases" and "CN-EJ&E Acquisition," please send comments to:

Surface Transportation Board
395 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20423

Attention: Phillis Johnson-Ball

Environmental Filing

STB Finance Docket No. 35087

Scoping comments may also be filed electronically on the Board's website, www.stb.dot.gov, by clicking on the "E_FILING" link. A Login Account IS NOT NEEDED to submit Environmental Comments. Simply click on "Environmental Comments," which will bring up the comment screen.
Type in the docket number, which is "FD 35087." Select "Phillis Johnson-Ball" in the drop down list under "attention of." Then complete the form by adding name, address, phone and email, and click "Submit."

Comments may also be telephoned into SEA's toll-free hotline established for this proceeding. Dial 1-800–347-0689 and leave the comments after the tone.

Canadian National RR Hearing  

On Wednesday, January 9, 2008, the U.S. Surface Transportation Board is holding an Open House to hear our Village’s concerns over Canadian Nationals purchase of the EJ&E track and plan to roll more than 20 heavy unit freight trains per day through Barrington and Barrington Hills.  This is a substantial increase from the 2 or 3 short haul trains per day the Village experiences.  Public safety, congestion, noise, economic impact and pollution are just some of the subjects you may wish to make comment on to the STB as well as to look at alternatives.

The Open House will be held January 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. and another session at 6 to 8 p.m., at the Makray Memorial Golf Club on Highway 14.  You may sign in and make your own feelings known on the impact you think this change will have on Barrington Hills.  For more detailed information on the Open House and this Canadian National rail issue, please see the information published by the Surface Transportation Board or acquaint yourself with the perspective at: www.fightrailcongestion.com  or CN Open letter to the community.

Village Vehicle Licenses Fee Triples on July 1st

Last reminder that every owner or operator of a motor vehicle shall file an application with the Village Clerk, setting forth the name and address of the applicant and a description of the vehicle for which the license is needed. (Ord. 85-1, 1-28-85) The walk-up window at the Police Department is available on a 24 hour basis to accept Vehicle License applications and fees.

Upon payment of the fee herein provided, the Village Clerk shall issue a sticker authorizing the use of such vehicle within the Village until the expiration of the license.

The annual fee of $10 to be paid for motor vehicle licenses are the following:

When obtained on or after June 1 but before July 1
20.00

When obtained on or after July 1
30.00

A transfer fee of one dollar applies for a change of vehicles during the license year.

A vehicle registered in the Village without a sticker has the owner liable for a penalty of not less  than one dollar ($1.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.

There is still time to be in compliance with the law by contacting the Village Hall (847-551-3000)  for an application form or drop-in at anytime at the walk-up window of the Police Department with the correct fee for each vehicle.

Tech Gets PCS Tower Regs

On Tuesday May 8th the Technology Committee will continue its consideration of a draft ordinance regarding the regulation of Personal Communication Service tower as an addition to the existing provisions of 5-10-7 of the Zoning Code. The current draft of the proposed standards are available online or by contacting the office of the Village Clerk during regular business hours. The meeting will be held in the Training Room of the Village Hall at 6:00PM.

Regular Road Weight Limit Restored May 7, 2007

Upon the advice of the Village Engineer, the regular road limit signs are being restored on Village maintained roads. Vehicles making local delivery are permitted upon to 18 tons gross weight are permitted on the Roads. Heavier vehicles required a over weight permit. Details may be found in Section 9-2-6-2 of The Village Code. Information is also provided about overweight vehicles when applying for a building permit.

Communication Committee Sends 2007 Winter/Spring Newsletter

The Winter/Spring Newsletter is available at the Village Hall. For non-residents, copies will be mailed by request upon contacting the Village Hall, (847) 551-3000 or posting an email request from this page. A digital copy is available in pdf format [529 Kb]. Your comments regarding the newsletter would be appreciated at vbhinfo@vbhcomm.info

Communication Committee Sends 2007 Fall Newsletter

The Winter  Newsletter is available at the Village Hall. For non-residents, copies will be mailed by request upon contacting the Village Hall, (847) 551-3000 or posting an email request from this page. A digital copy is available in pdf format [698 Kb]. Your comments regarding the newsletter would be appreciated at vbhinfo@vbhcomm.info

Tower Application Withdrawn by Park District  

By certified letter the Barrington Cuntryside Park District notified the Village that it is withdrawing the application for a special use permit reguarding the cellular communications tower at its property at 254 Bateman Road (Riding Center). The District also informed the Village that it terminated its Option and Lease Agreement with Ammerican Tower Management, LLC

Spring Cleaning Times

Disposal questions abound as Spring Cleaning is underway and all the answers can be found in the Recycling Directory available at the McHenry County Defenders, 124 Cass Street, Woodstock or can be mailed to you by calling (815) 479-7570. The recycling Directory is also updated online at www.mcdef.org/recy.pdf.

While waiting for your copy, some quick things to know about how to reuse, recycle and lastly safetly dispose include...

• Old worn out athelitic shoes can be brought 24 hours on any day of the year to a blue box located in the midle of the parking lot of Algonquin Township Road District 3702 US Highway 14 east of Cystal Lake, Illinois. No shoes with cleats, metal parts or "fashion lights".
• Paint is accepted as part of the Illinois EPA Partners for Waste Paint Solution program. Latex and oil-based paint is picked up and disposed of as part of this program. Call first the Algonquin Township Road District (847) 639-2700 ext 6 for hours and requirements.

Comprehensive Plan Amendment

On Monday November 7, 2005 at 7:30 P.M. the Plan Commission has been authorized by the Barrington Hills Board of Trustees to hold a public hearing on a comprehensive amendment to the Offical Plan of the Village. All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard. Any persons interested may examine a copy of the of the document including the maps, in the office of the Village Clerk, prior to the public hearing at the Barrington Hills Village Hall during the customary hours of operation. For those persons with high-speed Internet connection the document is available for download (text and exhibits), as listed below.

• Comprehensive Plan Document [text, pdf, 63 pages, 5.35M]
• Environmental Issues [map, pdf, 286K]
• Future Land Use Plan [map, pdf, 598K]
• Planning Focus Area [map, pdf, 278K]
• Conceptual Site Plan, Duda Properties [map, pdf, 190K]
• Conceptual Site Plan, The Stables of Barrington Hills [map, pdf, 767K]

Viewing will require use Adobe pdf.

McHenry County ZBA Votes To Deny

After nearly sixteen weeks of testimony the McHenry County ZBA unanimously denied the petition to amend the existing zoning to permit a development plan known as Barrington Farms. The plan according to the Chairman of the ZBA is the highest-density subdivision the panel has considered in a decade. Essentially Barrington Farms - featuring 371 homes on 368 acres - was far too crowded for the ZBA and they found it out of character with surrounding properties. A similar position was shared by the municipalities of Algonquin and Carpentersville. Details of this vote can be found by following the link to the Daily Herald.

The petition now goes to the full McHenry County board, which could make a final decision on the plan as early as Aug. 15th.

Barrington Farms – LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BACKGROUND

A hearing on a petition to reclassify some 368 acres in unincorporated Algonquin Township so to permit 371 units into a Planned Development Residential District whose lots may have a minimum size of 7,500 sq. ft. will be held on the 1st day of February, 2006 at 1:30PM in Conference Room B McHenry County Government Center, Ware Road Administration Building (Second Floor), 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois. More information is provided in the presentation from the Village President (pdf 1.4M).

The affected property is generally located south of Chapel Road along Haeger's Bend Road to Spring Creek Road, and a portion lies east of Church Road and south of Spring Creek. Permanent Parcel Index Numbers:

19-25-400-001
19-25-300-005
19-26-400-005
19-36-100-004
20-30-100-002
20-30-300-017.

Refer to the map in high quality pdf format (7MB) or low quality jpg image (100KB) for detailed location information.

PUBLIC HEARING - JUNE

The McHenry County ZBA has reserved Thursday June 29, 2006 begining at 1:30 PM for public comment on the Barrington Farm proposal. Tesitimony will be adjourned for dinner and reconvened at 6:30 PM for continued comment. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per commentator. Power Point presentations will be accepted. The location is the McHenry County Administration Building were the hearings have been held since February.

Barrington Farms – LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A hearing on a petition to reclassify some 368 acres in unincorporated Algonquin Township so to permit 371 units into a Planned Development Residential District whose lots may have a minimum size of 7,500 sq. ft. will be held on the 1st day of February, 2006 at 1:30PM in Conference Room B McHenry County Government Center, Ware Road Administration Building, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois. More information is provided in the letter from the Village President.

The affected property is generally located south of Chapel Road along  Haeger's Bend Road to Spring Creek Road, and a portion lies east of Church Road and south of Spring Creek. Permanent Parcel Index Numbers:  19-25-400-001, 19-25-300-005, 19-26-400-005, 19-36-100-004, 20-30-100-002, and 20-30-300-017. Refer to the map in high quality pdf format (7MB) or low quality jpg image (100KB) for detailed location information.

ZBA Gets PCS Tower Regs

At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, Februarey 14th there will be presented standards for Personal Communication Service tower in addition to the existing provisions of 5-10-7 of the Zoning Code. A draft of the proposed standards are availble on the Village webpage as is the agenda for the meeting. The meeting will be held at Countryside Elementary School at 7:30PM.

n Wednesday February 21 the ZBA will continue its consideration of a special use application by American Tower Corporation regarding the construction of a 190' tower at 254 Bateman Road (Riding Center). The meeting will be held at Countryside Elementary School at 7:30PM.

ZBA Meets at Countryside School

The regularly scheduled meeting of the ZBA on January 17, 2007 will be held in the Multi-purpose Room of the Countryside Elementary School (205 West County Line Road). American Tower application is not on the agenda. In February, the ZBA will again be meeting at the School and a Special meeting date of February 21st has been selected for the consideration of the American Tower application.

Local News Story

The Algonquin Countryside describes the remaining hearing process in McHenry County where there is expected for a vote to be held Tuesday July 25, 2006 at 9:30 AM in the County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road Woodstock. "The biggest issue here is land use," the Village President is quoted, "Is the county going to do development irrespective of the wishes of the municipalities?"

Follow the link for more details from the story or read the comments of the Village President.

Communication Committee Sends 2006 Spring/Summer Newsletter

The Spring/Summer Newsletter is available at the Village Hall. For non-residents, copies will be mailed by request upon contacting the Village Hall, (847) 551-3000 or posting an email request from this page. A digital copy is available in pdf format [839Kb]. Your comments regarding the newsletter would be appreciated at bhillscommunication@comcast.net.

Road Weight Limit Effective March 13th

The office of the Village Engineer has completed a review of the extended forecast of overnight tempertures above freezing and believes that the upcoming thaw will lead to the rapid loss in frost under the pavement. This condition leaves Village roads suspetible to damage by vehicles of the regularly permitted weight class. Begining on Monday March 13th, the gross weight of Village roads will be limit to vehicles less than 10 tons. All overweight permits will be suspended and no new ones issued by the Villlage. The length of closure will be determined by the rate at which the moisuture leaves the subgrade.

Village Hall Closings for 2006

The remaining holiday schedule for 2006 is
• May 29, 2006: Memorial Day
• July 4, 2006: Independence Day
• September 4, 2006: Labor Day
• October 9, 2006: Columbus Day
• November 11, 2006: Veterans' Day
• November 23, 2006: Thanksgiving Day
• December 25, 2006: Christmas Day

UPDATE

Board Member Set to Vote On Project He Pitched, details as published in the Daily Herald, January 29, 2006.

Governor Dought Force Still Meets

Those seeking updated information on dry conditions can learn more by visiting the Internet web site of the Illinois Water Survey. The web site includes an overview of weather conditions, soil moisture maps, information about water supply and demand in Illinois, water conservation tips, and a weekly drought update.

"It's important to realize that we are at a stage of observation and planning, not panic," said Illinois Department of Natural Resources director Joel Brunsvold.

July 4th Hall Closed

The Village Hall will be closed Tuesday July 4th in observance of the holiday. The regular scheduled hours for all departments of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM will resume on the following day of Wednesday, July 5th. The Police Department will remain open and can be reached in a non-emergency by calling 847.551.3006 or in any emergency, dial 911.

Village Hall will be closed Monday May 29th in observance of Memorial Day

The Village Hall will be closed on Monday May 29, 2006 in observance of Memorial Day. The regular scheduled hours for all departments of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM will resume on the following day of Tuesday May 30th. The Police Department will remain open and can be reached in a non-emergency by calling 847.551.3006 or in any emergency, dial 911.

March 21st Tuesday ELECTION Polls 6am – 7pm

BARRINGTON TOWNSHIP – COOK COUNTY
Office 847 381 5632

Precinct 7:  Village of Barrington Hills, 112 Algonquin Road
Precinct 9:   St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 720 Dundee Ave., Barrington
Precinct 14:  The Presbyterian Church, 6 Brinker Road

ALGONQUIN TOWNSHIP – McHENRY COUNTY
Office 847 639 2700

Precinct 16:  Algonquin Road School, 975 Algonquin Road
Precinct 45:  Algonquin Road School, 975 Algonquin Road
Precinct 33:   33 Church Road

CUBA TOWNSHIP – LAKE COUNTY
Office 847 381 1924

Precinct 75: Cuba Township Garage, 440 W. Cuba Road

DUNDEE TOWNSHIP – KANE COUNTY
Office 847 428 8092

Precinct 10: Faith Lutheran Church, Helm Road and Navajo Road, Carpentersville

Village Hall Closed for Presidents Day

The Village Hall will be closed on Monday February 20, 2006 in observance of Presidents Day. The regular scheduled hours for all departments of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM will resume on the following day of Tuesday February 21st. The Police Department will remain open and can be reached in a non-emergency by calling 847.551.3006 or in any emergency, dial 911.

The remaining holiday schedule for 2006 is
• May 29, 2006: Memorial Day
• July 4, 2006: Independence Day
• September 4, 2006: Labor Day
• October 9, 2006: Columbus Day
• November 11, 2006: Veterans' Day
• November 23, 2006: Thanksgiving Day
• December 25, 2006: Christmas Day

Village Hall Closed For Christmas and New Year Holidays

The Village Hall will be closed on Monday, Decmber 26th, in observance of Christmas as well as Monday, January 2th for New Year's Day.  The regular scheduled hours for all departments of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM will resume on the following days, Decmember 27th and January 3rd. The Police Department will remain open throughout the holiday season and can be reached in a non-emergency by calling 847.551.3006 or in any emergency, dial 911.

Local News Story 

The Barrington Courier Review describes in an interview with Trustee Knoop the purposes of the amendment of the Comprehensive Plan to "help protect the village's character and also help preserve the qualities of nearby communities." Follow the link to the story http://www.pioneerlocal.com/cgi-bin/ppo-story/localnews/current/ba/11-10-05-739447.htm

Fugitive in Barrington Hills Double Homicide Arrested

Read the announcement for information regarding the arrest.

Village Clerk Appointed

Dr. Elaine M. Ramesh was appointed as Village Clerk by the nomination of President Abboud with the unanimous concurrence of the Board of Trustees at the regular June meeting. She, like the Village President and Board of Trustees, serves without compensation.

Roads & Bridges Committee Has New Chairman

Julie McKevittt is the new Roads and Bridges Chairman. She previously served as Chairman of Building and Grounds and continues to serve as a Trustee on the Village Board. She like the Roads & Bridges Chairman before her, lives on a Village maintained road.

2005 Scope of Work

On 5/5/05, the Notice to Bidders was advertised. Bids were due at the Village Hall at 2 p.m. on May 19, 2005. The Roads and Bridges Committee had intended to present the results of this bid opening at the Village Board of Trustees meeting on May 23, 2005. Instead a special meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for June 17th and as soon thereafter the selection
of the successful bidders and the construction schedule will be announced. Barring any unanticipated delays in the schedule, work is expected to begin in early Summer of 2005.

In the meantime the Roads & Bridges Committee continues to work on the following:

• Per the recommendation of the Village Engineer, load restrictions for all Village roads were lifted on May 2, 2005.
• Cold patching continued throughout the Spring.
• Outstanding 2004 Construction punch list items are currently being addressed.

QUIET Railroad Crossings Update

CATS/NWMC October 4, 2005 A consortium of municipatilies including the Village Engineer from Barrington Hills have begun meeting to establish a response to the Federal Railroad Authority for the application of a Quiet Zone to the EJ&E line. Representatives from the subregional planning area, NWMC attended the Canadian National quiet zone meeting, and are prepared to discuss hiring a consultant to take the next steps in the quiet zone creation process.  The agenda for the meeting is attached.

CATS 6-9-2005 Pursuant to Congressional passage of the Swift Rail Development Act of 1994, the Federal Railroad Administration’s Final Rule requiring routine train horn sounding at public highway-rail crossings was published April 27, 2005 and goes into effect on June 24, 2005.

Highway-rail crossings that are currently quiet in the six-county region of northeastern Illinois shall remain “quiet”, pending additional review by FRA. Specific to Barrington Hills that would be along the Union Pacific line at the Foxmoor, Kelsey, Cuba, Hart Road crossings.

If persons have reason to believe that routine horn sounding is occurring at those crossings, then one should contact the Federal Railroad Administration’s regional or central office as follows

312-353-6203 FRA Region 4 in Chicago
202-493-6302 FRA Headquarters in Washington

The railroad trains will always sound their horn if the train crew observes an imminent hazard, or warn maintenance crews, or other reasons as required by the FRA. However, the routine use of train horns at the UP public crossings in the Barrington Hills area which is among the 419 total crossings in the six county region, should not occur.

The EJ&E railroad is not included in this rule making procedures and routine horn sounding may occur until the exemption requirements are applied at its crossings.

Tax Memo 2005

The Tax Memo 2005, from Finance Chairman Walter E. Smithe, has been posted.

Comcast Cable Network Upgrade - Spring News

Warmer weather is back, so Comcast has resumed the burials of drops initiated during the winter. The list compiled over the winter months is being addressed and according to community service reps the items on the list should be resolved by May 1. If you have such a condition on your property or aware of such a condition, please contact Comcast customer support as listed in the Comcast announcement below.