Village of Barrington President and Board of Trustees met May 22.

By Noddy A. Fernandez

Jun 21, 2017

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 8:10 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2017 in the Village Board Room, 200 South Hough Street, Barrington, Illinois. John Burke, Assistant Police Chief led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call Upon roll being called the following answered present: Trustees Jim Daluga, Jason Lohmeyer, Todd Sholeen, Jennifer Wondrasek, Jeff Janssen, Ryan Julian, and President Karen Darch. Also present were: Jeff Lawler, Village Manager; Greg Summers, Director of Development Services; John Burke, Assistant Police Chief; Jim Arie, Fire Chief; Patty Dowd Schmitz, Communications/Events Manager; Mark Werksman, Director of Public Works; and Jim Bateman, Attorney.

Also present at the meeting: Bob Susnjara, Reporter from the Daily Herald.

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. There were no changes requested by the Trustees. However, President Darch indicated that she would like to move up the Resolution for recognition of Dave Nelson earlier in the meeting so that he could leave after the presentation. This was originally item 4.ii.c on the Village Board Meeting agenda.

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 Wondrasek and seconded by Trustee Sholeen to set the Agenda as amended.

Roll Call: Trustee Daluga, aye; Trustee Lohmeyer, aye; Trustee Sholeen, aye; Trustee Wondrasek, aye; Trustee Janssen, aye; Trustee Julian, aye; and President Darch, aye. President Darch declared the motion passed.

*c. Resolution #17-4653: Recognizing and Honoring Dave F. Nelson in Connection with His Service to the Barrington Community and Naming Him “Grand Marshall” of the 2017 Barrington 4th of July Parade and Naming the Village Gazebo the “David F. Nelson Community Gazebo”. See comments above.

Motion: A motion was duly made by Trustee Wondrasek and seconded by Trustee Sholeen to adopt the resolution listed at Agenda Item 4.ii.c, as presented.

President Darch presented Dave Nelson with a copy of the resolution. He thanked the Board of Trustees and President Darch for this very meaningful honor. He also mentioned that the support of his wife, Carol, was key to his volunteering efforts and serving his community has been a joy.

Persons To Be Heard From The Floor - Citizen's Registration Comments Paul Corwin, Post Commander, VFW Post 706, provided an overview of several key upcoming Memorial Day events. These are as follows: 1) The Memorial Day Parade in Barrington will start at 10:30am on Monday, May 29. The theme for the parade is the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entering WWI. 2) Roses, generously donated by The Barrington Flower Shop, will be placed on the graves of veterans at Evergreen Cemetery. 3) Services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery at 11am. 4) Additionally, Poppy Day will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 27 & 28. Veterans will be at the Jewel food store on those days to sell poppies.

Proclamation

a. Public Works Week – Trustee Sholeen read the proclamation for Public Works Week.

President Darch noted that all proclamations are available on the Village’s website.

Reading Of Minutes - Changes, Corrections, Approval:

a. May 8, 2017

Motion: A motion was duly made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Julian to approve the minutes of May 8, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Corporate Authorities, as presented.

Reports Of Village Officials: 1. Village President Report

President Darch thanked the Police Department for their fund raising effort in support of the Special Olympics and for their service throughout the year. She also noted that the Barrington Film Festival at the Catlow Theater was very successful and thanked Jack Schaefer for his leadership of the Cultural Commission during this event. In addition, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra performed at Barrington’s White House this past Sunday. Finally, President Darch presented an update on the CN Railroad and the significant increases in train traffic and vehicle delays in Barrington – a copy of which is attached to these minutes.

2. Village Staff Reports

Chris Larsen, Public Works Maintenance Worker, informed the Village Board that a vote was taken by Public Works employees on April 13, 2017 de-certifying the Public Works union and employees were happy with this result.

Jim Arie, Fire Chief reminded everyone that the week of May 22 is National EMS Week. Chief Arie indicated that all firefighters are cross trained as paramedics and that they do a fine job on a daily basis.

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 Appoint Joann Lee to the Plan Commission for a Term Ending December 2019

*b. Resolution #17-4654: Authorizing the Use of Portions of Village Rights-of-Way and the Waiver of Certain Village Fees for the Barrington Farmers Market

*d. Resolution #17-4655: Granting Approvals for a Memorial Day Parade on May 29, 2017 Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of American, Barrington Memorial Post No. 7706

*e. Resolution #17-4656: Approving and Authorizing an Agreement Between the Village of Barrington and Thermo-Optics for Certain Services in Connection with Performing an Electrical Arc Flash Hazard Survey and Analysis for Village Buildings

*f. Ordinance #17-3947: Granting a Special Use for a Planned Development (PC 17- 02: Village of Barrington Public Works Facility and Wastewater Treatment Plant Located at 300 North Raymond Avenue)

*g. Ordinance #17-3948: Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Estate by the Village of Barrington, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, Approving and Ratifying the Purchase thereof and Authorizing the Payment for Same (RE: Temporary Construction Easement on a portion of 440 E. Berry Road, Part of P.I.N. 13-36-403-019, Owners: Jonathan R Hallmark and Jacqueline Hallmark; Route: Lake Zurich Road; Section: Citizens Park Drive to U.S. 14; Project No. 11-00067-00-GS; Parcel No. 1MF0001 TE

Motion: A motion was duly made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Julian 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*d, 4ii*e, 4ii*f, and 4ii*g as presented.

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 Julian and seconded by Trustee Jansen to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of Items 4ii*a, 4ii*b, 4ii*d, 4ii*e, 4ii*f, and 4ii*g as presented.

Payment of Bills: Consideration Re: Motion To Approve

5. Warrants List – 5/22/2017 - $1,751,617.37 (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 5/22/2017 in the amount of $1,751,617.37.

Comments - "Round The Table"

Trustee Daluga noted that this is the second anniversary of his heart bypass surgery, and as a result, is acutely aware of the fine work done by the Barrington EMS team. He is grateful and proud of the EMS staff in Barrington. As such, Trustee Daluga indicated that he is an avid proponent of the Route 14 Underpass, noting that you will never know when you need emergency help, but when it is needed, you want the road open so that an emergency vehicle can get you to a hospital ASAP.

Trustee Lohmeyer indicated that he is looking forward to the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29.

Trustee Sholeen mentioned that he appreciated the efforts of the Police Department to raise funds for the Special Olympics during the Cop on a Roof Day at Dunkin Donuts.

Trustee Wondrasek indicated that she is very appreciative of the EMS services provided by the Fire Department.

Trustee Janssen mentioned that the Lake Zurich Road rerouting is a key safety improvement. This project needs to be kept on track. Trustee Janssen also mentioned that he would like to commend the Public Works group on doing a fine job for the village.

Trustee Julian noted that he is very grateful for the EMS staff, as they are always there when needed. He also commended the Public Works department on doing a fine job for the village. In addition, he is looking forward to the Art Fair on May 27 & 28 and the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29.

President Darch provided positive comments about the major sewer project that is underway. She indicated that the Development Services department is doing a very good job on the project and that communications with regular status updates have been provided.

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, June 12, 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, May 22, 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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