Members present were K. Darch, Barrington; G. Dawson, Barrington Township; A. Rice, Cuba Township; S. Gifford, Deer Park; K. Richardson, Lake Barrington; B. Sauer, North Barrington; F. Munao, South Barrington; and K. Leitner, Tower Lakes. Members absent: Barrington Hills. Staff present were: J. Agnoletti and L. Peterson. Others present: J. Abbate, R. Mitchell, and J. Palmquist.

The Board meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Dawson at 7:00 P.M.

Minutes

Minutes were distributed with the packet. Gifford entered and chaired the remainder of the meeting. Sauer moved and Richardson seconded to approve the Minutes of the May 22, 2007 meeting. Motion passed all ayes with Darch abstaining. Trustee Abbate was present as alternate for South Barrington.

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer’s Report distributed with the packet. Motion to approve the June 26, 2007 Treasurer’s Report was approved by roll call vote following a motion by Sauer and second by Darch.

Public Comment/Community Reports

No comments.

Cuba Township Trustee Art Rice noted Supervisor Nelson’s father-in-law passed away. The board expressed their condolences. The board directed staff to send the family condolences on behalf of BACOG and to forward information to members regarding the service.

Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA): Age-Friendly Communities

Rosemarie Mitchell, BACOA Board President, distributed information and spoke to the board regarding the trends and needs of the aging baby boomer population and the desire to prepare for the future needs of the aging population by creating an age-friendly community. She invited members to begin planning for the aging population at a BACOA forum scheduled for the evening of October 2^nd at the Barrington Area Library. Joyce Palmquist, BACOA Executive Director emphasized taking a proactive approach to local resident needs. Discussion was held regarding needs, challenges and opportunities for Barrington area residents; and conducting an area wide survey. Munao entered the meeting. BACOA will send invitations for the forum to BACOG members in the fall.

Adoption of BACOG FY2007-08 Budget

The proposed budget was distributed with the packet. Dawson asked if the timing of the budget process in relation to member budgets had been addressed. Agnoletti explained BACOG staff will assess the timing issue in the next few months and that it may be appropriate to have the BACOG Finance Committee to review the recommendation before passing it on to the board. Motion to adopt the BACOG FY2007-08 Budget made by Dawson, second by Sauer, passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Appointment of Secretary/Treasurer

Motion to appoint Loretta Peterson as BACOG Secretary and Treasurer for FY2007-08 made by Richardson, second by Sauer, passed unanimously by voice vote.

Presidents’ and Supervisors’ Reports

Barrington Township: No report.

Lake Barrington: Richardson serves as a board member on the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC). He highlighted an MPC retreat he attended where attendees broke into small groups to develop a platform for an imaginary city. He suggested BACOG host a similar event by inviting all member boards to meet on a Saturday and break into small groups to increase awareness of BACOG, allow area officials to network, and plan for the future. Agnoletti mentioned she was planning a visioning session next fiscal year and had spoken to several board members about it. Richardson will provide ideas regarding his suggestion.

Barrington: Darch highlighted different events in Barrington, including: Cruise Nights on Thursday nights, July 4^th parade, Brat tent on July 3^rd, and the Wine Festival on July 13^th. Darch suggested BACOG host a “Bring a Trustee Night” to raise awareness with member officials. Dawson stated he appoints trustees to BACOG committees to help bring awareness.

Leitner entered the meeting.

North Barrington: Sauer reported the new board is meeting for the first time at the next board meeting and that the village is dealing with routine construction and mosquito issues.

Tower Lakes: Leitner reported the 4^th of July parade is at 9AM. The village has hired an engineer to look at the water system.

South Barrington: Munao reported the village is moving forward on emergency response planning and that a volunteer emergency response group has been formed.

Deer Park: Gifford reported the village is celebrating its 50^th Anniversary with activities and programs on Sept 28 and 29. He invited members to attend. HealthWorld is running programs out of the barn on Vehe Farm. The Apple Store and Crate & Barrel are opening locations at Deer Park Town Center this fall.

Director’s & Committee Reports

Agnoletti reported the following:

Cook County Intergovernmental Committee: The group will address governance of emergency response. Agnoletti distributed the committee’s organizational notes to the BACOG members who are located in Cook County and gave highlights on the group. The rep will contact the Cook County BACOG members.

Executive Director’s Report: Was distributed and is attached and made a part of these minutes. Members were asked to distribute the report to their respective boards. Agnoletti will email the report tomorrow to members and administrators for distribution. Agnoletti highlighted items from the report. During the presentation of her report: Richardson suggested she talk to Illinois Institute of Technology regarding an intern, and Agnoletti noted she will host a quarterly administrators luncheon.

Recognition of BACOG Chairman, H. Scott Gifford

A recognition plaque was read and presented to Gifford. Gifford thanked Agnoletti and Peterson for their administrative support.

Introduction of Incoming Officers for FY07-08

Gifford introduced Dawson as the new chairperson and Richardson as the new Vice Chairperson for FY 2007-08.

Adjournment of Executive Session

Dawson moved and Leitner seconded the motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel issues. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 8:23 PM.

Open Session Reconvened

The Board reconvened at 9:33 p.m.

BACOG Event Planning

Discussion was held on BACOG hosting a social event for officials, administrators and their spouses. The board came to the consensus to have staff plan an event for a Saturday evening in October.

The Executive Board meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. after a motion by Dawson and second by Leitner. Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Loretta Peterson
Secretary