Barrington Board of Trustees met Monday, Jan. 9.
Here are the minutes as provided by Barrington:
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BARRINGTON
Monday, January 9, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees was called to order by Village President Karen Darch at 8:04 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017 in the Village Board Room, 200 South Hough Street, Barrington, Illinois.
Police Chief, David Dorn, led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence was held remembering the victims of the Fort Lauderdale airport shooting.
ROLL CALL
Upon roll being called the following answered present: Trustees Jim Daluga, Sue Padula, Jason Lohmeyer, Todd Sholeen, and President Karen Darch. Trustees Tim Roberts and Pete Douglas were absent. Also present were: Jeff Lawler, Village Manager; Peg Blanchard, Director of Economic Development; Greg Summers, Director of Development Services; Mark Werksman, Director of Public Works; Dave Dorn, Police Chief; Jim Arie, Fire Chief; and Jim Bateman, Attorney.
In compliance with the provisions of Chapter 11, "Rules for Participation in Meetings via Electronic Means" of Title 1, "Administration", of the Village of Barrington Village Code, Trustee Douglas participated in said meeting via electronic means. Trustee Douglas could not attend the meeting in person due to a conflict with his work. He was called in order to vote on agenda item
CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA
President Darch asked the Board if there were any additions, corrections or deletions to the Agenda that was presented at the dais. None were noted.
CONSIDERATION RE: Motion to take a single roll call vote on the question of modifying or setting Agenda Items.
MOTION: A motion was duly made by Trustee Lohmeyer and seconded by Trustee Padula to set the Agenda as presented.
ROLL CALL: Trustee Daluga, aye; Trustee Roberts, absent; Trustee Padula, aye; Trustee Douglas, absent; Trustee
Lohmeyer, aye; Trustee Sholeen, aye; and President Darch, aye. President Darch declared the motion passed.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR - CITIZEN'S REGISTRATION COMMENTS
Todd Rhodes, owner of Grassroots, addressed the Board regarding the recent marketing role that was filled within the Village and some new ideas and concepts that he has.
READING OF MINUTES - CHANGES, CORRECTIONS, APPROVAL:
a. December 12, 2016
MOTION: A motion was duly made by Trustee Sholeen and seconded by Trustee Lohmeyer to approve the minutes of December 12, 2016 Regular Meeting of the Corporate Authorities, as presented.
ROLL CALL: Trustee Daluga, aye; Trustee Roberts, absent, Trustee Padula, aye; Trustee Douglas, absent; Trustee Lohmeyer, aye; and Trustee Sholeen, aye. President Darch declared the motion passed.
REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICIALS:
1. VILLAGE PRESIDENT REPORT
President Darch noted that the legislature is meeting in Springfield in the lame duck session today and tomorrow and provided an update regarding Senate bill 550. She also noted that she would be in Springfield on Thursday for the first meeting of the Governor’s Bicentennial for the commission that is working on the plan for the 2018 200th anniversary of our state and provided an update regarding some of the plans.
2. VILLAGE STAFF REPORTS
Mark Werksman, Director of Public Works, noted that Christmas tree chipping began today on the north side of Lake-Cook Road and that next week it would began on the south side of Lake-Cook Road. He also noted that if anyone has any leftover Christmas tree lights please bring them to the Public Works department as opposed to throwing them in the garbage so that they can be recycled. In addition, he noted that IDOT has removed the trees (Emerald Ash) on E. Main St. Lastly, he noted that Public Works was out salting tonight in anticipation for freezing rain.
3. COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
4. CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration of an "Omnibus Vote (*)."
Illinois Municipalities may adopt by a single roll call vote of the Village Board and Village President a group of assorted ordinances, resolutions, motions and orders by an Omnibus Vote. The Omnibus Vote shall be taken following the unanimous consent by the President and Board as to the items to be included in such vote. Any Trustee or the President may request that any item proposed to be included in an "Omnibus Vote" not be included in that vote.
i. CONSIDERATION RE: Motion to take a single roll call vote on the question of passage of Agenda items designated by an asterisk (*) for voting purposes on the Consent Agenda. The motion requires unanimous consent of the President and Board of Trustees. President Darch identified those items to be included on the Consent Agenda.
ii. CONSIDERATION RE: Motion to approve by an omnibus vote those Ordinances, Resolutions, Motions and Orders contained on the Consent Agenda and designated by an
asterisk (*) by an omnibus vote.
President Darch listed the following items to be included on the Consent Agenda.
*a. MOTION to authorize staff to proceed with the hiring of the seasonal positions according to the approved positions and hours established in the 2017 Compensation Plan based on the following parameters: meets the qualifications established for and demonstrates ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, subject to an hourly rate of $9.00 to $15.00
*b. MOTION to Receive and Place on File a Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals Re: ZBA 16-05: 1445 S. Barrington Road – Automobile Sales Special Use
*c. MOTION to Receive and Place on File a Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals Re: ZBA 16-06: 455 W. Northwest Highway – Financial Institution Special Use
*d. ORDINANCE #17-3922: Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Final Plat of Resubdivision in the Nature of a Consolidation of Lots or Parcels, or Portions thereof, into a Single Zoning Lot (Re: Radebaugh Resubdivision)
*e. ORDINANCE #17-3923: Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Certain “District Office Lease Amendment” between the Village of Barrington (as Lessor) and Congressman Peter Roskam (as Lessee) for Office Space Located within the Village of Barrington Village Hall
MOTION: A motion was duly made by Trustee Daluga and seconded by Trustee Padula to approve the taking of a single roll call vote to adopt and create a Consent Agenda, consisting of Items 4ii*a, 4ii*b, 4ii*c, 4ii*d, and 4ii*e as presented.
ROLL CALL: Trustee Daluga, aye; Trustee Roberts, absent, Trustee Padula, aye; Trustee Douglas, absent; Trustee Lohmeyer, aye; Trustee Sholeen, aye; and President Darch, aye. President Darch declared the motion to take a single roll call vote to adopt and create the Consent Agenda passed unanimously.
ii. CONSIDERATION RE: Motion to approve by an omnibus vote those Ordinances, Resolutions, Motions and Orders contained on the Consent Agenda and designated by an asterisk (*) by an omnibus vote.
Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-40, a single roll call vote of the Village Board of Trustees and the President on a group of ordinances, resolutions, orders, and/ or motions.
MOTION: A motion was duly made by Trustee Sholeen and seconded by Trustee Lohmeyer to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of Items 4ii*a, 4ii*b, 4ii*c, 4ii*d, and 4ii*e as presented.
ROLL CALL: Trustee Daluga, aye; Trustee Roberts, absent, Trustee Padula, aye; Trustee Douglas, absent; Trustee Lohmeyer, aye; Trustee Sholeen, aye; and President Darch, aye. President Darch declared the motion to take a single roll call vote to adopt and create the Consent Agenda passed unanimously.
PAYMENT OF BILLS: CONSIDERATION RE: MOTION TO APPROVE
5. WARRANTS LIST – 1/9/2017 - $1,466,106.06 (Expenditures and Payroll - All Funds)
MOTION: A motion was duly made by Trustee Daluga and seconded by Trustee Lohmeyer to approve the payment of bills included in the Warrants List for the period ending 1/9/2017 in the amount of $1,466,106.06.
ROLL CALL: Trustee Daluga, aye; Trustee Roberts, absent, Trustee Padula, aye; Trustee Douglas, absent; Trustee Lohmeyer, aye; and Trustee Sholeen, aye. President Darch declared the motion to take a single roll call vote to adopt and create the Consent Agenda passed unanimously.
COMMENTS - "ROUND THE TABLE"
Trustee Daluga invited everyone to consider coming to an upcoming fundraiser for the Jeffrey Pride Foundation that will be taking place on February 11th. This is a wonderful foundation raises funds for pediatric cancer research.
Trustee Roberts was absent.
Trustee Padula wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Trustee Douglas was absent.
Trustee Lohmeyer thanked the Public Work’s Department for the excellent job that they do on a daily basis and noted that the roads have been well taken care of with the winter weather. He also commented on the exciting upcoming events that will be taking place at Barrington’s White House.
Trustee Sholeen echoed Trustee Lohmeyer’s comments regarding the Public Work’s Department.
President Darch noted that there was no need for a closed session and that the next scheduled Regular Village Board Meeting will be held Monday, January 23, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. in the Village Board Room.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: A motion was duly made by Trustee Daluga and seconded by Trustee Lohmeyer to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees on Monday, January 9, 2017.
A voice vote was then called following which President Darch declared the motion to adjourn had been unanimously adopted and the meeting was adjourned. The time was 8:28 p.m.
Adam Frazier, Village Clerk
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