Barrington Area Council of Governments

Members present were K. Darch, Barrington; R. Abboud, Barrington Hills; G. Dawson, Barrington Township; D. Nelson, Cuba Township; S. Gifford, Deer Park; K. Richardson, Lake Barrington; J. Farrell, North Barrington; F. Munao, South Barrington; and K. Leitner, Tower Lakes.  Staff present were: J. Agnoletti and L. Peterson.  Others present:  J. Abbate.

The Board meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gene Dawson at 7:16 P.M.  

Minutes

Minutes of the February 26, 2008 meeting were distributed with the packet.  Nelson moved and Gifford seconded to approve the Minutes of the February 26, 2008 meeting.  Motion passed unanimously. 

Treasurer’s Report

The March 2008 Treasurer’s Report was distributed with the packet.  Motion to approve the March 2008 Treasurer’s Report passed unanimously by roll call vote after a motion made by Gifford and second by Nelson. 

Public Comments/Community Reports
No community reports

Legislative Committee Report

Leitner reported on legislative activities during the BACOG Lobby Days.  Several BACOG members traveled to Springfield March 5^th - 6^th and met with key legislators and attended committee meetings where legislation of interest to the Barrington area was being considered.  BACOG co-hosted a reception and dinner with the McHenry County Council of Governments for area and key legislators.

Abboud reported the Illinois Municipal League (IML) is working with legislators on HB4905 (Rep. Beaubien) Pension Reform.  Senator Althoff has taken up disconnection as a fundamental issue for local governments.  Legislation was drafted but may not move out of committee.  The language might be added to other existing bills with complementary issues.   Darch stated she gave a presentation on pensions to the Northwest Municipal Conference and that a former Barrington-Inverness police officer will be meeting with the BACOG Legislative Committee regarding the pension issue.

Director’s and Committee Reports

The draft report was distributed.  The final report will be emailed to BACOG members tomorrow.  Agnoletti reported on the following.

·        Impact fees:  The draft amended ordinance language was received today and will be reviewed at the next Administrators Roundtable meeting.  After it is reviewed, Agnoletti will ask members to place the amended ordinance on their respective agendas.

·        C2000 Grant:  The application was submitted with the McHenry County Defenders and the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission as co-sponsors.

·        BACOG Presentation at National Groundwater Summit:  Dr. Kurt Thomsen is presenting, “Citizen-based Ground Water Planning at the Sub-regional Level” at the National Ground Water Association’s 2008 Annual Summit.

·        Finance Committee:  The committee reviewed FY07-08 encumbrances and budgetary issues and needs for FY08-09.  The first draft of the FY08-09 budget will be reviewed at the next committee meeting.  Next meetings are scheduled for April 22^nd and May 20^th at 6:00 p.m. prior to the BACOG Board meetings.

·        GIS Committee:  The committee is meeting to develop a recommendation for the FY 08-09 BAGIS program.

·        Next BACOG Executive Board Meeting:  Lake Barrington Village Hall at 7:00 p.m. on April 22nd 

·        Agnoletti noted the Legislative Action Report included in the Director’s Report reflects a small portion of the bills that are being tracked by BACOG staff.

·        Agnoletti will be out of the office from March 19^th – March 26^th.

Presidents’ and Supervisors’ Reports

Deer Park:  Gifford noted the firm providing legal services will be increasing attorney fees by 2.3%. 

South Barrington, Tower Lakes, Lake Barrington, North Barrington: No report

Barrington Hills:  Abboud reported the village is addressing septic provisions for large commercial barns.  The village is going to revamp its code to address the increasing size of structures.

Cuba Township:  Nelson stated the township is addressing funding issues for the rail acquisition issue.  The township would like to see funding support from all of the BACOG communities.  Dawson suggested it would be more appropriate to discuss the topic during a rail coalition meeting.  Agnoletti said it would be possible to establish a fund for specific projects like the rail issue under BACOG’s administration if this would be helpful.

Barrington:  Darch invited the board to attend the next Will & DuPage Counties’ rail acquisition meeting at 11:30 a.m. on April 11^th at Makray Memorial Golf Course.  They are hoping for one representative from each community.  The group is not a merger of coalitions but is working together to build stronger opposition.  Abboud stated Barrington Hill’s resolution opposing the acquisition was sent to all of the participants from the initial meeting.  Members indicated whether or not their village adopted a resolution opposing the sale.  Darch reported and discussion was held on the Barrington area rail coalition’s efforts.

Barrington Township:  Dawson reported a town hall meeting was held with unincorporated residents.  He spoke to them about how their water use impacts other areas.  He raised a concern for people who move snow from their property on to the street.  Richardson stated Lake Barrington has an ordinance prohibiting removal of snow onto streets.

Adjournment of Executive Board Meeting

The Executive Board meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. after a motion by Richardson and second by Leitner.  Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Loretta Peterson
Secretary