Village of South Barrington President and Board of Trustees met Jan. 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
President McCombie called the Board meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Clerk Wood took roll: Present: President: Paula McCombie
Trustees: Joseph Abbate, Edgar Alvarado, Steve Guranovich, Bernard Kerman, Hina Patel, Anthony Stagno
A quorum was present.
Also present were Village Administrator Bob Palmer, Village Engineer Natalie Karney, Building Officer Mike Moreland, Finance Director Michelle Bodie, Executive Assistant/Deputy Clerk Melissa Moeller, Police Chief Tom Roman, and Village Attorney Melissa Wolf.
President McCombie led the room in the Pledge of Allegiance. She thanked the ‘regulars’ for their attendance and introduced Penny Kazmier, President of Barrington 220 School District Board, from the audience.
Throughout the meeting, President McCombie asked if there were any questions or comments after the motion on each agenda item.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION to APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 12, 2019
REGULAR BOARD AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING was made by Trustee Abbate.
SECONDED by Trustee Guranovich.
There was no further discussion. By unanimous voice vote, the motion carried.
WARRANTS AND VILLAGE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MOTION to APPROVE WARRANT RUN #1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 40,050.13 was made by Trustee Guranovich.
SECONDED by Trustee Kerman.
There was no further discussion.
Roll call was taken:
AYES: Abbate, Alvarado, Guranovich, Kerman, Patel, Stagno
NAYS: (None)
ABSTAIN: (None)
ABSENT: (None)
Motion carried.
MOTION to APPROVE WARRANT RUN #2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 182,984.37 was made by Trustee Patel.
SECONDED by Trustee Kerman.
There was no further discussion.
Roll call was taken:
AYES: Abbate, Alvarado, Guranovich, Kerman, Patel, Stagno
NAYS: (None)
ABSTAIN: (None)
ABSENT: (None)
Motion carried.
MOTION to ACCEPT THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES vs. ANNUAL BUDGET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019 was made by Trustee Abbate.
SECONDED by Trustee Stagno.
There was no further discussion. By unanimous voice vote, the motion carried.
MOTION to ACCEPT THE DETAILED BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019 was made by Trustee Abbate.
SECONDED by Trustee Kerman.
There was no further discussion. By unanimous voice vote, the motion carried.
CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
President McCombie asked Barrington 220 School District Board President Penny Kazmier to address the Board. Mrs. Kazmier introduced herself and spoke about the referendum to be voted on March 17th. She provided background on tax information and on school buildings and their maintenance. She stated that the School Board has listened to the community since the last referendum was defeated, and is now asking for $147 Million. She stated that the time to invest is now, and thanked the Village Board for the opportunity to speak tonight. She noted that she will forward them more information and is happy to speak with any resident groups. She asked if anyone had questions now.
Brief discussion ensued on multiple classrooms and mobile stations, and where the money from lottery sales, initially to be dedicated to education, goes (no one present knew). The Board thanked Mrs. Kazmier for speaking tonight and for her long service to the School Board.
President McCombie asked if anyone else in the audience wanted to address the Board; there was no one.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President McCombie recapped her recent activities for the Village. Highlights included a $100,000 grant for the generator, with staff working on another grant to be submitted. The Village also received a $25,000 grant for the census, and officials from the census have come to speak with Village staff as well as other government officials. Several residents expressed thanks that the Board did not allow cannabis businesses within the Village. She updated the Board on store changes at The Arboretum, and noted that the ice rink will be open until
January 21st. President McCombie also reported that several letters concerning the proposed Veteran columbarium have been returned marked “insufficient address” even though the address was confirmed with V.A. officials.
RESOLUTION R-2020-1942 Resolution Ratifying the Appointment of and the Issuance of a Letter of Employment for Full-Time Records Clerk Stephen Hull
MOTION to RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF AND THE ISSUANCE OF A LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT FOR FULL-TIME RECORDS CLERK STEPHEN HULL was made by Trustee Abbate.
SECONDED by Trustee Guranovich.
There was no further discussion.
Roll call was taken:
AYES: Abbate, Alvarado, Guranovich, Kerman, Patel, Stagno
NAYS: (None)
ABSTAIN: (None)
ABSENT: (None)
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION R-2020-1943 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Barrington Township, Cuba Township, and the Village of South Barrington to Provide for Contribution under the Local Share Agreement with PACE for Senior/Disability Bus Services
MOTION to AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, CUBA TOWNSHIP, AND THE VILLAGE OF SOUTH BARRINGTON TO PROVIDE FOR CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE LOCAL SHARE AGREEMENT WITH PACE FOR SENIOR/DISABILITY BUS SERVICES was made by Trustee Patel.
SECONDED by Trustee Stagno.
DISCUSSION: Trustee Abbate noted that only six rides were taken by South Barrington residents in the last year, and suggested that we better advertise this service. Executive Assistant/Deputy Clerk Melissa Moeller reported that the information is available on the Village website and that she would make it more prominent.
Roll call was taken:
AYES: Abbate, Alvarado, Guranovich, Kerman, Patel, Stagno
NAYS: (None)
ABSTAIN: (None)
ABSENT: (None)
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION R-2020-1944 Resolution Providing for 2020 United States Census Partnership
MOTION to APPROVE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR 2020 UNITED STATES CENSUS PARTNERSHIP was made by Trustee Kerman.
SECONDED by Trustee Alvarado.
There was no further discussion.
Roll call was taken:
AYES: Alvarado, Guranovich, Kerman, Patel, Stagno
NAYS: Abbate
ABSTAIN: (None)
ABSENT: (None)
Motion carried.
BACOG
There was no report included in the packet this month, as BACOG changed the format of distribution. The report will return next month.
SWANCC
Representative Abbate reported that SWANCC finalized the dates for their 2020 Document Destruction programs, and the Village will again be hosting the event in September. He also expressed SWANCC’s concern, on a global scale, for all the plastic that is found in the oceans.
COMMITTEE REPORTS - BUILDING & ZONING
Chairman Guranovich reported that the Committee met and discussed Village monuments, protection of the right-of-ways, and solar panel placement.
COMMITTEE REPORTS – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
There was no meeting this week.
COMMITTEE REPORTS - FINANCE
Chairman Stagno explained that Dental and Vision Insurance had been previously approved, but since it reduced the number of doctors available to employees, a new resolution was being introduced tonight to broaden their choice of doctors. He reported that the Committee also discussed buying a new copier vs. leasing one, neighborhood cameras, and the records clerk position. The Finance Committee will be reviewing the new budget over the next months.
RESOLUTION R-2020-1945 Resolution Ratifying Employee Group Dental & Vision Insurance Provider for Full-Time Village Employees
MOTION to RATIFY GROUP DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE PROVIDER FOR FULL-TIME VILLAGE EMPLOYEES was made by Trustee Abbate.
SECONDED by Trustee Kerman.
There was no further discussion.
Roll call was taken:
AYES: Abbate, Alvarado, Guranovich, Kerman, Patel, Stagno
NAYS: (None)
ABSTAIN: (None)
ABSENT: (None)
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS - LEGAL & HUMAN RESOURCES
There was no meeting this month. President McCombie noted that a Committee meeting was coming up.
COMMITTEE REPORTS - PUBLIC SAFETY
(No report tonight.)
Trustee Kerman stated that today was Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and thanked the Chief and Police Force for their services.
COMMITTEE REPORTS - PUBLIC WORKS
Chairman Kerman reviewed highlights from the most recent Committee meeting, including a presentation by Janet Agnoletti, of BACOG, on the local well testing. He introduced tonight’s agenda items, announced that the next Pubic Works meeting would January 21st,and asked for any questions or comments.
RESOLUTION R-2020-1946 Resolution Authorizing Doland Engineering to Advertise for Bids for the Year 2020 Road Maintenance Program
MOTION to AUTHORIZE DOLAND ENGINEERING, LLC TO PREPARE DOCUMENTS AND ADVERTISE FOR BID FOR THE VILLAGE OF SOUTH BARRINGTON 2020 ROAD MAINTENANCE PROGRAM was made by Trustee Kerman.
SECONDED by Trustee Abbate.
There was no further discussion.
Roll call was taken:
AYES: Abbate, Alvarado, Guranovich, Kerman, Patel, Stagno
NAYS: (None)
ABSTAIN: (None)
ABSENT: (None)
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION R-2020-1947 Resolution Ratifying the Authorization and Acceptance by and between Advanced Automation & Controls Inc. and The Village of South Barrington for Upgrading and Reprogramming Softener Control Panel for the South Barrington Pump Station
MOTION to RATIFY THE AUTHORIZATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN ADVANCED AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS, INC. AND THE VILLAGE OF SOUTH BARRINGTON FOR UPGRADING AND REPROGRAMMING SOFTENER CONTROL PANEL FOR THE SOUTH BARRINGTON PUMP STATION was made by
Trustee Kerman.
SECONDED by Trustee Patel.
There was no further discussion.
Roll call was taken:
AYES: Abbate, Alvarado, Guranovich, Kerman, Patel, Stagno
NAYS: (None)
ABSTAIN: (None)
ABSENT: (None)
Motion carried.
COMMISSION REPORTS – CONSERVANCY COMMISSION
(No report tonight.)
COMMISSION REPORTS – ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMISSION
(No report tonight.)
COMMISSION REPORTS – PLAN COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MOTION to REFER TO THE PLAN COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO CONSIDER ADMENDMENTS TO THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS was made by Trustee Abbate.
SECONDED by Trustee Kerman.
There was no further discussion. By unanimous voice vote, the motion carried.
COMMISSION REPORTS – POLICE COMMISSION
Chief Roman reported that Eligibility List of Police Officers still needs to be signed. There are two candidates for the list, but there are no positions currently available.
STAFF REPORTS – BUILDING OFFICER
Building Officer Moreland referred to the monthly report and noted that two single house permits in December brought the total to thirteen for 2019, which was three less than for 2018.
STAFF REPORTS – VILLAGE ENGINEER
Engineer Karney referred to her monthly report and introduced tonight’s agenda items: the annual resolution for weight limits on the roads and the reduction of the Letter of Credit for the two homes of Perisin Pointe.
RESOLUTION R-2020-1948 Resolution Authorizing the Final Reduction of the Letter of Credit for the Perisin Pointe Subdivision of South Barrington (First and Final Reduction Eliminating Letter of Credit)
MOTION to AUTHORIZE THE FINAL REDUCTION OF THE LETTER OF CREDIT FOR PERISIN POINTE SUBDIVISION OF SOUTH BARRINGTON (FIRST AND FINAL REDUCTION ELIMINATING LETTER OF CREDIT) was made by Trustee Kerman.
SECONDED by Trustee Stagno.
There was no further discussion.
Roll call was taken:
AYES: Abbate, Alvarado, Guranovich, Kerman, Patel, Stagno
NAYS: (None)
ABSTAIN: (None)
ABSENT: (None)
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION R-2020-1949 Resolution Establishing Temporary Weight Limits for Trucks or Other Commercial Vehicles on All Highways and Roads in South Barrington
MOTION to ESTABLISH TEMPORARY WEIGHT LIMITS FOR TRUCKS OR OTHER COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ON ALL HIGHWAYS AND ROADS IN SOUTH BARRINGTON was made by Trustee Patel.
SECONDED by Trustee Kerman.
DISCUSSION: President McCombie asked if this was the right time to put up the limits, considering the unusual weather. Engineer Karney said that they may wait a little longer.
Roll call was taken:
AYES: Abbate, Alvarado, Guranovich, Kerman, Patel, Stagno
NAYS: (None)
ABSTAIN: (None)
ABSENT: (None)
Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS – CHIEF OF POLICE
Chief Roman referred to his submitted report and asked for questions; there were none.
STAFF REPORTS – VILLAGE CLERK
RESOLUTION R-2020-1950 Resolution Regarding the Release of Closed Session Minutes
MOTION to APPROVE RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RELEASE OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES was made by Trustee Abbate.
SECONDED by Trustee Stagno.
There was no further discussion.
Roll call was taken:
AYES: Abbate, Alvarado, Guranovich, Kerman, Patel, Stagno
NAYS: (None)
ABSTAIN: (None)
ABSENT: (None)
Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS – VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Palmer reported that concerning snow plowing, there were four complaints about mailbox damage and one turf complaint in November, and two complaints about mailboxes and one turf damage complaint in December.
President McCombie announced that there would not be an Executive Session tonight.
OLD BUSINESS
(None)
NEW BUSINESS
President McCombie reported that vendors for the Public Safety cameras would be putting up temporary cameras to help the Village decide with which company to proceed.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
President McCombie referred to the list of upcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to ADJOURN was made by Trustee Kerman.
SECONDED by Trustee Stagno.
There was no further discussion. By unanimous voice vote, the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
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