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Village of South Barrington President and Board of Trustees met March 10.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER President McCombie called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Deputy Clerk Palmer took roll: 

Present: President: Paula McCombie 

Trustees: Joseph Abbate, Steve Guranovich, Bernard Kerman, Anthony Stagno 

Absent: Trustee: Hina Patel (arrived at 7:38 p.m.) and Village Clerk Donna Wood 

A quorum was present. 

Also present: Village Administrator Bob Palmer, Building Officer Mike Moreland, Finance Director Michelle Bodie, Police Chief Tom Roman, and Village Attorney James Visselli 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

Mayor McCombie led the Board and those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

Trustee Abbate had a question regarding the road evaluation contract in the minutes. The specific question was whether the motion to approve should include the dollar amount of the contract. Brief discussion followed and it was determined that the resolution approving the contract contained the dollar amount of the contract, making it unnecessary to include in the motion. A motion was made by Trustee Kerman to Approve the Minutes of the Village Board Meeting of February 10, 2022, and the Minutes of the Special Village Board Meeting of February 17, 2022. Second was made by Trustee Abbate to approve the said minutes. On a voice vote the motion carried and the minutes were approved. 

WARRANTS AND VILLAGE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Mayor McCombie requested a motion to approve Warrant Run #1 in the amount of $82,292.62. Motion was made by Trustee Guranovich to approve Warrant Run #1, which was seconded by 

Trustee Kerman. On Roll Call Vote the motion passed unanimously. 

Mayor McCombie requested a motion to approve Warrant Run #2 in the amount of $160,274.66. Motion was made by Trustee Kerman to approve Warrant Run #2, which was seconded by Trustee Abbate. On Roll Call Vote the motion passed unanimously. 

Mayor McCombie requested a motion to approve the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures vs. 

Annual Budget as of February 28, 2022. Motion was made by Trustee Kerman to approve the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures vs. Annual Budget as of February 28, 2022. Second was made by Trustee Abbate. On a voice vote the motion was approved. 

Mayor McCombie requested a motion to approve the Detail Balance Sheet as of February 28, 2022. Motion was made by Trustee Kerman to approve the Detail Balance Sheet as of February 28, 2022. Second was made by Trustee Abbate. On a voice vote the motion was approved. 

PUBLIC COMMENT 

Al Saller reported that there has been debris observed on Bartlett Road and also on Rt. 59. Trustee Stagno commented on noticing debris along the roadway on Sunday and also a loud booming noise. Brief discussion in regard to a concert held in a neighboring community that was thought to have produced the loud noise. The Board discussed whether there was a connection between the concert, loud noise and the debris in the area. Palmer will contact Cook County and IDOT regarding the identified debris in the area. 

MAYOR’S MONTHLY REPORT 

Mayor McCombie reported on recent meetings and current items, including the upcoming March 14th workshop meeting with village consultants and Hillwood to discuss development on the former Allstate site. The meeting will be a joint meeting between the Plan Commission and the Village Board to hear the consultants present their review of the Hillwood proposal. Other items included the proposal for a new subdivision off of Palatine Road by Vintage Homes, the recruitment process for the Deputy Chief position, a recent meeting of the O'Hare Noise Commission and attendance at a District 220 School District workshop session. 

MAYOR 

A. Adoption of an Ordinance Extending Temporary Executive Powers Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-1-6: 0-2022 

Motion was made by Trustee Abbate to approve an Ordinance Extending Temporary Executive Powers Pusuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-1-1-6. Second was made by Trustee Stagno. On a Roll Call Vote the motion passed unanimously. 

MOTION TO Adopt an Ordinance Extending Temporary Executive Powers Pursuant to 65 

ILCS 5/11-1-6 was made by Trustee Abbate. Second by Trustee Stagno. DISCUSSION: President McCombie asked if there were any questions; there were none. Roll call was taken: AYES: Abbate, Alvarado, Guranovich, Kerman, Patel, Stagno NAYS: (None) ABSTAIN: (None) ABSENT: (None) Motion carried. 

B. Approval of a Resolution Ratifying the Appointment of John J. Scotillo as Administrative Hearing Officer for the Village of South Barrington R-2022 

Motion was made by Trustee Abbate to approve a Resolution Ratifying the Appointment of John J. Scotillo as Administrative Hearing Officer for the Village of South Barrington. Second was made by Trustee Kerman. On a Roll Call Vote the motion passed unanimously. 

MOTION TO Approve a Resolution Ratifying the Appointment of John J. Scotillo as Administrative Hearing Officer for the Village of South Barrington R-2022-_ was made by Trustee Abbate. Second by Trustee Kerman. DISCUSSION: President McCombie asked if there were any questions; there were none. Roll call was taken: AYES: Abbate, Alvarado, Guranovich, Kerman, Patel, Stagno NAYS: (None) ABSTAIN: (None) ABSENT: (None) Motion carried. 

C. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Sections 5-1-7 Entitled “Mandatory Retirement 

Age," of Chapter 1 Entitled “Police Department," of Title 5 Entitled “Police Regulations" of the Village Code of Ordinances for the Village of South Barrington 0 2022 

Motion was made by Trustee Abbate to Adopt an Ordinance Amending Sections 5-1-7 Entitled “Mandatory Retirement Age,” of Chapter 1 Entitled “Police Department," of Title 5 Entitled “Police Regulations” of the Village Code of Ordinances for the Village of South Barrington. _ Second was made by Trustee Stagno. On a Roll Call Vote the motion passed unanimously. 

MOTION TO Adopt an Ordinance Amending Sections 5-1-7 Entitled "Mandatory Retirement Age," of Chapter 1 Entitled “Police Department," of Title 5 Entitled “Police Regulations" of the Village Code of Ordinances for the Village of South Barrington 0-2022-_ _was made by Trustee Abbate. Second by Trustee Stagno. DISCUSSION: President McCombie asked if there were any questions; there were none. Roll call was taken: AYES: Abbate, Alvarado, Guranovich, Kerman, Patel, Stagno NAYS: (None) ABSTAIN: (None) ABSENT: (None) Motion carried. 

D. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 2-4-5 Entitled “Powers of the Commission," of Chapter 4 Entitled “Architectural Control Commission," of Title 2 Entitled “Board and Commission of the South Barrington Code of Ordinances : 0 2022 

Motion was made by Trustee Kerman to Adopt an Ordinance Amending Section 2-4-5 Entitled “Powers of the Commission," of Chapter 4 Entitled “Architectural Control Commission," of Title 2 Entitled “Board and Commission of the South Barrington Code of Ordinances : 0-2022-_ Second was made by Trustee Stagno. On a Roll Call Vote the motion passed unanimously. 

MOTION TO Adopt an Ordinance Amending Section 2-4-5 Entitled “Powers of the Commission,” of Chapter 4 Entitled “Architectural Control Commission," of Title 2 Entitled "Board and Commission of the South Barrington Code of Ordinances : 0-2022-__ _was made by Trustee Kerman. Second by Trustee Stagno. DISCUSSION: President McCombie asked if there were any questions; there were none. Roll call was taken: AYES: Abbate, Alvarado, Guranovich, Kerman, Patel, Stagno NAYS: (None) ABSTAIN: (None) ABSENT: (None) Motion carried. 

BACOG MONTHLY REPORT 

Mayor McCombie referenced the report in the packet. 

SWANCC REPORT 

Trustee Abbate reported on the most recent meeting, noting the quality of the report from SWANCC and highlighting the GPRPPP Act, which is further explained on the SWANCC website, which intends to have manufacturers pay for recycling costs. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS 

Building & Zoning Committee - No Report. 

Emergency Management Committee – No Report. 

Finance Committee - No Report. 

Legal & Human Resources Committee - No Report. 

Public Safety Committee - Trustee Abbate reported on budget preparation. 

Public Works Committee – Trustee Kerman reported on the most recent Public Works Meeting on February 17th where the following items were presented and discussed: Sheaffer & Roland reported on a pump being pulled for repair; proposed cricket field development; a presentation from Beaver Control Management; the 2022 Road Program; progress on the Hillwood Development proposal; the tree inventory grant and the proposed budget for Public Works. 

COMMISSION REPORTS 

Architectural Control Commission - No report. 

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals - Referral request to the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals for Consideration of a South Barrington Park District Cricket Field in South Barrington. 

Motion by Trustee Abbate to refer to the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals a petition for Consideration of a South Barrington Park District Cricket Field in South Barrington. Second by Trustee Kerman, On a voice vote the motion was approved unanimously. 

STAFF REPORTS 

Building Officer – Moreland reported that weight limit signs have been posted in the village and that building permits are currently fewer than normal. 

Village Engineer – Absent, no report. 

Chief of Police - Roman reported on the Deputy Chief recruitment process, the 2021 Annual Report and mandates. 

Village Clerk – Absent, no report. 

Village Administrator - Palmer introduced Schroeder who gave a summary of the proposed resolution to enter into a service agreement to conduct a tree inventory with Graf Tree Care, Inc. (a.k.a. Great Lakes Tree Management). 

Motion was made by Trustee Abbate to approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement by and between Graf Tree Care, Inc. and the Village of South Barrington to Perform a Tree Inventory for the Village R-2022 - _ . Second was made by Trustee Kerman. On a roll call vote the motion was approved unanimously. 

Schroeder, continued his report noting a number of signs that have been repaired as well as a project he is working on to make sure all homes in the village have visible house numbers on their driveways. Trustee Stagno noted that some homes have mailboxes on the opposite side of the street and would there be a way to direct attention to the corresponding house in those instances. Schroeder said he would look into the situation and offer suggestions. 

Palmer reported on the status of Hillwood, Vintage Homes, The Growth Award and gave an update on snow plowing for the season. 

EXECUTIVE SESSION 

No Executive Session was held. 

OLD BUSINESS 

Mayor McCombie updated the Village Board on a proposed business in the Arboretum that has requested a liquor license and also a proposal for Tesla charging stations. 

NEW BUSINESS 

No New Business. 

MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMENTS 

No comments. 

ADJOURNMENT 

Mayor McCombie requested a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Abbate made a motion to adjourn. Second was made by Trustee Stagno. The motion passed by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 8:28 PM. 

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