Minutes of May 23, 2006
Barrington Area Council of Governments Executive Board
at the Barrington Township Office.
Members present were K. Darch, Barrington; G. Dawson, Barrington Township; F. Gohl, Barrington Hills; S. Gifford, Deer Park; A. Rice, Cuba Township; J. Moran, North Barrington; F. Munao, South Barrington; and K. Richardson, Lake Barrington. Members absent: Tower Lakes. Staff present were: J. Agnoletti and L. Peterson. Others present: D. Pierce, M. Blakeman, F. Martin, and W. Farley.
The Board meeting was called to order by Chairperson Munao at 7:30 P.M.
Minutes
Gifford moved and Gohl seconded the motion to approve the Minutes of the March 21, 2006 meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer's Report
The May 23, 2006 Treasurer's Report was unanimously approved by roll call vote following a motion by Gifford and second by Rice.
Public Comment/Community Reports
No reports
BACOG Community Night at Harper -September 6, 2006
Frieda Martin, Community Relations Manager, Harper College explained Harper College hosts two-hour dinner receptions for community elected officials, district staff and businesses to present Harper offerings and to discuss needs, opportunities, partnerships and to answer questions. She distributed an information folder with sample agendas, invitations and other related documents from past events. Barrington had been planning a community night and offered to make it for the BACOG area instead. Discussion was held on the Harper College Police Chief Alsup's role in area emergency response management and having the BACOG Community Night event focus on emergency response. Martin will have Chief Alsup contact Village President Munao and Agnoletti. The Board reached a consensus to have Harper College host a BACOG Community night with a focus on emergency preparedness.
Project Lightspeed (P/L)
Marc Blakeman, Regional Vice President External Affairs, AT&T, distributed an information folder and explained the technology, infrastructure, and consumer product offerings of Project Lightspeed. He talked about the criteria that AT&T uses to determine which areas receive the installation and the issues regarding Project Lightspeed in relation to AT&T's lawsuits against area municipalities, the application of federal law as well as franchise fees versus memorandum of understandings. He discussed how AT&T will work with local government and the type of agreements the company will make with municipalities for installing infrastructure. Richardson entered the meeting. Blakeman noted the BACOG area is ready to have P/L installed and is part of the three year installation plan. He indicated he could not guarantee the P/L service would be provided to 100% of the BACOG community. He stated a video product could be offered to 100% of the BACOG area within a year. Blakeman offered to share the area's build plan with BACOG. He will provide Agnoletti with a sample MOU.
Schedule of BACOG Executive Board Meetings FY2006-2007
The proposed schedule was included in the packet. Peterson sent the proposed schedule to administrators prior to the meeting to check for conflicts. Richardson indicated he will not be available for the August meeting. Peterson will rearrange the schedule and send a revised schedule to members and staff prior to the next meeting. Approval of the schedule will be placed on the next agenda.
Emergency Preparedness and Management
A summary of the May summit was included in the meeting packet. Agnoletti reviewed what she identified as the top issues raised from the summit. Discussion was held regarding the lack of information available to CEOs of local government and how to proceed. The board came to a consensus that the next emergency preparedness meeting should focus on natural and bio pandemic emergencies and that Lake and Cook Counties' health department chiefs, Good Shepherd Hospital, EMA managers, local fire and police chiefs and Dave Christiansen of Lake County EMA should be invited to the next summit.
Presidents' and Supervisors' Reports
Barrington: Darch reported Francesca's located in Cook Street Plaza, Savannah's located in the old Eclectic Restaurant location and La Margarita located at the former Grandpa's Deli are now open. Darch highlighted summer events which will begin in June, including: Farmer's Market, Cruise Night, Family Movie Night, Dogs Night Out and Lunch on the Lawn. The Memorial Day parade will begin at 10 AM and will end with a ceremony at Evergreen Cemetary.
Barrington Township: No report.
Barrington Hills: No report.
Deer Park: Final approval was given for the Red Seal residential development of 61 townhomes and 11 single family units. Palatine approved a housing development on Lake Cook Road, west of the car dealership on Rt. 12. Dick's Sporting Goods is scheduled to open November 1st. The first Board meeting in the barn at Vehe Farm is scheduled for July.
Cuba Township: No report.
North Barrington: Moran reported the village is active in the Flint Creek Partnership and supports the use of BAGIS for this project. The village plans to use BAGIS more in its water control projects. The village's discussion on building footprint size is also about water.
Lake Barrington: Richardson reported the residential development near Wagner Fen was approved by the board following approval from other agencies. "Remembering Lake Barrington" is tomorrow evening. He thanked Cuba Township for its partnership to move the old school house to Cuba Township property.
South Barrington: No report.
Wendy Farley, Comcast, distributed her business card and offered to speak to BACOG in response to the Project Lightspeed presentation. The board came to a consensus to allow her to speak at a future meeting.
Director's Report
Agnoletti reported the following:
- AICP Planning Law Review Live Audio Conference scheduled for June 28th at 3:00 p.m.
- Home Rule Seminar scheduled for June 7th at 7:00 p.m.
- Community Drug Prevention Coalition: The parent survey results will be presented by lead researcher Dr. Joel Cowen to representatives of coalition participants on June 14th at 2:30 p.m. BACOG officials and staff are invited. Agnoletti indicated the CDPC will use the results for a social norms marketing campaign and that a teen survey is planned for next school year.
- Peterson will send an email to members regarding the above-mentioned events.
- PEG Broadcasting: Agnoletti passed around an article regarding interest in having CUSD 220 board meetings broadcasted on cable T.V.
- Legislative Action:
o Agnoletti had a follow-up meeting with Senator Obama's aid regarding groundwater funding efforts.
o Senator Althoff and Rep. Tryon reported BACOG is on the list to participate in the state level groundwater planning group that was included in the Governor's Executive Order.
o Peterson distributed a legislative status report for state level legislation that passed through both chambers.
- FPA/BMAG: Agnoletti reviewed the main points of the "Recommendations for Revised FPA Regulations". BACOG will support the recommendations and she gave some background on the FPA program and proposed rules. Board members are to contact Agnoletti to let her know if their entity name can be listed as a supporter of the recommendations. Agnoletti will provide written information to members.
Committee Reports
Planning Group: The group will be meeting at 5:45 p.m. prior to the BACOG Executive Board meeting on June 27th at the Village of South Barrington.
Finance Committee: Peterson distributed the Proposed FY2006-07 BACOG Budget. Rice, Agnoletti and Peterson highlighted aspects of the budget including: a one-time temporary adjustment of Salaries and Benefits to retain the current GIS Analyst for the first half of the fiscal year, effects of the rent costs due to the new lease and stipend for the Environmental Consultant. Peterson will forward last year's assessment schedule to members. Adoption of the budget will be on next month's agenda.
Closed Session - Personnel
Agnoletti's performance review report was distributed prior to the meeting. Munao moved and Gifford seconded the motion to table this item to the June meeting. He instructed members to read the report and send comments to him prior to the June meeting. Agnoletti suggested she attend the beginning of the closed session to provide a synopsis of her report. Richardson noted BACOG needs to more clearly define the mission of BACOG in order to give Agnoletti clearer goals for the future. Motion passed unanimously.
Adjournment of Executive Board Meeting
The Executive Board meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. after a motion by Richardson and second by Gohl. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Loretta Peterson |
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