Minutes of October 25, 2005
Barrington Area Council of Governments Executive Board
at the Village Offices of South Barrington.
Members present were K. Darch, Barrington; R. G. Abboud, Barrington Hills; S. Gifford, Deer Park; C. Smith, Lake Barrington; D. Nelson, Cuba Township; G. Dawson, Barrington Township; F. Munao, South Barrington; and L. Kuskowski, Tower Lakes. Member absent: North Barrington. Staff present were: J. Agnoletti and L. Peterson. Others present: R. Wareye and C. Kosner.
The Board meeting was called to order by Chairperson Munao at 7:36 P.M.
Minutes
Gifford moved and Kuskowski seconded the motion to approve the Minutes of the September 27, 2005 meeting. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Treasurer's Report
Gifford moved and Dawson seconded the motion to approve the October 25, 2005 Treasurer's Report. Peterson distributed Version B Treasurer's Report and noted an adjustment to the "Utilities" line item by $1. The October 25, 2005 Treasurer's Report Version B was unanimously approved by roll call vote following a motion by Gifford and second by Dawson.
Distribution of BACOG Annual Audit
The annual Audit Report for year ending June 30, 2005 was distributed prior to the meeting. Gifford moved and Dawson seconded to take action to accept the Audit Report at the next BACOG meeting.
Public Comment/Community Reports
No comments or reports.
Group Medical Insurance Presentation: Carol Kosner, Partner - R.J. Kosner Enterprises, Inc.
Kosner deferred the presentation to Russ Wareye, Certified Insurance Counselor. A summary report was distributed to the board and members individually reviewed the document. Wareye noted the large carriers declined interest due to the lack of size of the group, credible claims experience, and contract issues. He indicated that there is opportunity for the group to have an umbrella coverage for ancillary lines: dental, life insurance and long term disability which would lower rates for the members. He offered to have himself and Kosner meet with each member individually to discuss their findings. The board came to a consensus to have Wareye and Kosner contact each board member regarding their findings. Darch indicated Barrington does not want to switch from its provider, IPBC (corrected 11/22/05), which requires 150 lives to join its group. She gave permission for Wareye and Kosner to contact Village Manager Pieroni. Wareye answered questions regarding group size and current legislation affecting insurance.
Middle School Liaison Officer
Dawson noted he contacted the Villages of Inverness and Hoffman Estates; Chief Lawler has received a contribution check from Inverness and Hoffman Estates declined to contribute. Barrington Township approved a contribution from its next budget cycle which begins January 1st. Trustee Smith indicated Lake Barrington will consider the item during its next budget cycle. South Barrington tabled the issue since all communities within CUSD 220 are not being asked to contribute. They feel all communities contribute to the district through taxes and that the district should be responsible for the officer. Abboud stated his board feels the same way and that he would support asking CUSD 220 to fund the officer. Kuskowski noted Tower Lakes did not vote but reached a consensus that CUSD 220 should support the officer. Motion made by Nelson, second by Abboud to ask CUSD 220 to fund the officer. Dawson explained he is not in favor of the motion because the Village of Barrington received a check from one of the communities he spoke with plus some BACOG communities have committed funds. Dawson moved to amend the resolution to let this term run out and have CUSD 220 fund the officer as of a future date. Discussion was held on CUSD 220 making a partial contribution towards and/or completely funding the officer, and what should be requested in the resolution. The Board came to a consensus to have Agnoletti draft a letter to CUSD 220 requesting the district fund the officer beginning 2006-07 and to help contribute to the officer this year. Munao asked that language be included noting the inequity to the Village of Barrington for supplying and funding the officer. Nelson withdrew his original motion and moved to have Agnoletti draft a letter from BACOG to CUSD 220 reflecting what the board agreed upon to be brought back to the next BACOG meeting for review and approval. Motion passed unanimously after a second by Abboud.
Community Foundation Week
A model proclamation declaring November 12-18 as Barrington Area Community Foundation Week was distributed with the packet. Nelson spoke about the history and humanitarian endeavors of the Barrington Area Community Foundation. Dawson moved and Gifford seconded the motion to adopt the Proclamation, replacing the word "Village" with "the Barrington Area Council of Governments". Motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Legislative Committee Report
Agnoletti reported she is traveling to attend the Illinois Municipal League Legislative Committee meeting and that she would be addressing legislation including insurance and pensions. The board came to a consensus that she may address those issues without further review. She announced the 2006 BACOG Legislative Platform will be introduced at the November meeting. She asked the members to place on their future meeting agendas review and approval by each member's respective board. Approval by BACOG members will be placed on the January meeting agenda. She reviewed BACOG legislative initiatives. The Legislative Action Report was mailed to members and administrators last week; she requested the report be distributed to each entity's respective board of trustees. She noted BACOG will remain neutral on Senate Bill 204 Election Reform as long as it does not abolish local election boards. A bi-partisan Local Government Caucus has been formed with Senator Althoff as one of four sponsors. The Caucus will consider policies and legislation that affect local governments. Agnoletti is actively supporting the group.
Presidents' and Supervisors' Reports
Barrington: Darch reported they have obtained Peg Blanchard as a consultant to attract retailers. Sunrise Assisted Living was approved. It will have 45 units on 2 acres with a maximum residency of 54 occupants. Businesses and the parking garage at Cook Street Plaza will be opening over the next few months. Darch asked for BACOG member support in addressing water conservancy. Abboud asked Darch for a letter supporting efforts of other towns for open space zoning to conserve water resources.
Barrington Hills: Abboud reported most road work is complete and offered members to look at work done at Lake Cook and Meadow Hill Roads. The comprehensive plan update is drafted and is going for public comment on November 7th with approval scheduled later in November. An agreement with Hoffman Estates has been drafted. South Barrington and Barrington Hills have been working together on drainage issues for the Toll Brothers development. The Iatorola and Duda properties disconnection lawsuits are going to trial in Spring 2006. A boundary agreement is in the works with Inverness over the Harris development. CUSD 300 does not want residences in Barrington Hills within its district to convert to CUSD 220. The McHenry COG Legislative Platform, which 2/3's is based on the BACOG platform, is being reviewed by the MCCG Executive Committee tomorrow night. The village is launching a strategic plan to refurbish the village hall.
Deer Park: Gifford reported there is a ComCast public hearing on November 1st. Red Seal is going before the Plan Commission with plans to build 72 residential units west on Long Grove Road. The proposal includes townhomes and single-family units with a density of 5.16 units per acre.
Lake Barrington: Trustee Smith reported two gated communities are in the works. Honeybee Hills is working with governmental agencies to protect Wagner Fen. The village will vote on joining the Flint Creek Partnership in November. A 7 year road maintenance plan is being presented at the next board meeting. The Comprehensive Plan update, which is focusing on the industrial park and the Rt. 14 corridor, is moving on schedule.
Cuba Township: No report.
Barrington Township: Dawson indicated the Barrington Township food pantry is still open. The Township garnered $400 in cash cards from area businesses for the Hurricane Katrina Relief Task Force headed by Barrington Village President Darch.
Tower Lakes: No report.
South Barrington: Munao reported an addition to the village hall is going to be built without taxpayer funds. The village is continuing its work with the conservancy area.
Director's Report
Agnoletti reported the following:
- The October 7th legislative breakfast was a success. Approximately 80 people and 5 legislators attended. The Legislative Committee met with the keynote speaker, Ken Alderson, Executive Director for IML, the evening before.
- Agnoletti offered to give a PowerPoint presentation on GIS and BAGIS that was recently presented to the North Barrington Plan Commission. Their village engineer will be placing their road plan in GIS.
- Agnoletti thanked the Village of Lake Barrington for preserving a well that was scheduled to be abandoned. The well will be used for monitoring purposes by the Illinois State Geological Survey. Agnoletti asked members to contact her if a well is going to be closed so it can be preserved for groundwater research.
Committee Reports
GIS Committee: The draft version of BAGIS 5 is on schedule and is currently $350 under budget. The draft will be ready November 1st and the final version is scheduled for distribution at the end of November. Staff training will take place in January or February 2006.
Adjournment of Executive Board Meeting
The Executive Board meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m. after a motion by Nelson and second by Dawson. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Loretta Peterson
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