Village of Barrington President and Board of Trustees met April 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
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, April 24, 2017 in the Village Board Room, 200 South Hough Street, Barrington, Illinois. Pastor Don Wink, Atonement Lutheran Church, gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Upon roll being called the following answered present: Trustees Jim Daluga, Tim Roberts, Pete Douglas, Sue Padula, Jason Lohmeyer, Todd Sholeen, and President Karen Darch. Also present were: Jeff Lawler, Village Manager; Peg Blanchard, Director of Economic Development; Greg Summers, Director of Development Services; Dave Dorn, Police Chief; Jim Arie, Fire Chief; Patty Dowd Schmitz, Communications/ Events Manager.
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, no member participated in said meeting via electronic means.
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 Daluga and seconded by Trustee Sholeen to set the Agenda as presented.
Roll Call: Trustee Daluga, aye; Trustee Roberts, aye; Trustee Padula, aye; Trustee Douglas, aye; Trustee Lohmeyer, aye; Trustee Sholeen, aye; and President Darch, aye. President Darch declared the motion passed.
Presentation:
a. Barrington Middle School Robotix Club gave a presentation about living with Coyotes
b. Character Counts presented awards to recipients representing the six pillars of character
Persons to be Heard from the Floor - Citizen's Registration Comments:
None
Reading of Minutes - Changes, Corrections, Approval:
a. April 10, 2017
Motion: A motion was duly made by Trustee Sholeen and seconded by Trustee Douglas to approve the minutes of April 10, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Corporate Authorities, as presented.
Roll Call: Trustee Daluga, aye; Trustee Roberts, aye; Trustee Padula, absent; Trustee Douglas, aye; Trustee Lohmeyer, aye; and Trustee Sholeen, aye. President Darch declared the motion passed.
Reports of Village Officials:
1. Village President Report
President Darch thanked Greg Summers for the clarification on the Lake Zurich Road realignment and the CN underpass. She stressed the importance of the Lake Zurich Road realignment and asked residents to contact the library board to let them know there is support for this project. The library provides a wonderful service to all of its constituents, and the Village’s interest is to simply make the area safer for its residents.
This project is fully funded at this point, and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity. President Darch thanked the Character Counts recipients for their contribution to the community, in addition to the Robotix club on their presentation and the wonderful work they are doing. Finally, President Darch noted that the Illinois Municipal League will be hosting its lobby day this week in Springfield, giving the state elected officials the opportunity to hear from local leaders on important issues. She also noted that Trustee Pete Douglas will not be in attendance at the next Board meeting (which will be his last), and thanked him for his thoughtful service over the past four years.
2. Village Staff Reports
Greg Summers presented information regarding the Route 14 grade separation, Lake Zurich Road relocation, land acquisitions, and project readiness.
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 Receive and Place on File a Recommendation from the Plan Commission Re: PC 16-03 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
*b. Motion to Receive and Place on File a Recommendation from the Plan Commission Re: PC 16-04 SUPD: Roslyn Meadows, 540 W. Northwest Highway
*c. Ordinance #17-3939: Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Temporary Lease of a Portion of a Parking Lot at 430 E. Main Street between AT&T Illinois and the Village of Barrington
*d. Ordinance #17-3940: Amending Title 3, “Business and License Regulations,” of the Barrington Village Code (Re: Section 3-3-8, “Number of Licenses; Fees,” of Chapter 3, “Liquor Control”)
*e. Ordinance #17-3941: Amending the Barrington Village Code (RE: Section 1-5-3, “Commencement of Terms,” of Chapter 5, “Corporate Authorities,” of Title 1)
Motion: A motion was duly made by Trustee Daluga and seconded by Trustee Sholeen 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, aye; Trustee Padula, aye; Trustee Douglas, aye; 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 Padula and seconded by Trustee Roberts 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, aye; Trustee Padula, aye; Trustee Douglas, aye; 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 – 4/24/2017 - $636,948.09 (Expenditures and Payroll - All Funds)
Motion: A motion was duly made by Trustee Lohmeyer and seconded by Trustee Daluga to approve the payment of bills included in the Warrants List for the period ending 4/10/2017 in the amount of $1,583,432.54.
Roll Call: Trustee Daluga, aye; Trustee Roberts, aye; Trustee Padula, aye; Trustee Douglas, aye; 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 congratulated the Barrington Middle School Phoenix Team on their project. He also congratulated the recipients of the Character Counts awards and was proud to see such great involvement. He encouraged residents to provide input to the Library Board regarding Lake Zurich Road relocation, as this is an incredibly important project that improves safety for Barrington residents. Finally, Trustee Daluga thanked Trustee Douglas for his service the past 4 years.
Trustee Roberts echoed Trustee Daluga’s comments regarding the Phoenix Team and the Character Counts recipients. He also noted that the Lake Zurich Road relocation is common sense when you look at the safety benefits to the community. He also thanked Trustee Douglas and is also looking forward to ‘retirement’.
Trustee Padula noted how wonderful it is to see kids getting involved and becoming an active part of their community. She also noted that the Lake Zurich Road relocation is a win-win situation for everyone involved. She also thanked Trustee Douglas and noted that she has enjoyed serving with him.
Trustee Douglas thanked everyone that he’s worked with in his capacity as trustee. He has a deeper appreciation for this community, board, and staff.
Trustee Lohmeyer noted that he is at his half way point through his first term as trustee and it has been a learning experience while moving the community forward. He noted that the board has much respect for each other and differences of opinion are discussed thoughtfully and respectfully. The Lake Zurich Road relocation is an incredibly important project that benefits JourneyCare, Citizens Park, the Library, and Village residents. He thanked Trustee Douglas and all of the trustees for their service.
Trustee Sholeen appreciated seeing so much community involvement and volunteerism.
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, May 8, 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 Padula to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees on Monday, April 24, 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.
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