Village of Barrington

The meeting addressed several key items scheduled for the current and future agendas. Discussions included an agreement for an Alarm Monitoring and Receiving System utilizing wireless technology for direct connection to the 9-1-1 dispatch center for monitoring approximately 240 fire alarms. Another agenda item involved a resolution to upgrade camera systems at Village Hall, Public Works, and the Metra Station, along with a new access control system for Village Hall. Updates were provided on the core sampling and environmental testing of the BMO Harris Parking Lot, the availability of low-interest municipal bonds, a potential shared purchase of a Vactor sewer cleaning machine with Fox River Grove, and the permitting process for the Christian Science Church. The board entered a closed session to discuss litigation and land acquisition matters.

The meeting commenced with the setting of the agenda. Key discussions included expressions of gratitude for the successful Barrington Town Warming event, which featured author Doris Kearns Goodwin, and announcements regarding upcoming events like the Oscar Short Films Festival. Village staff reports covered the Fire Department's update on a forthcoming Memorandum of Understanding for Emergency Medical Prophylaxis with Lake County and the successful implementation of new Lucas automated chest compression devices. The majority of the meeting involved the approval of a Consent Agenda via an omnibus vote, which included motions to appoint a member to the Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, receive a Plan Commission recommendation regarding a Special Use for Moretti's Restaurant, and approve several Resolutions covering an MOU for prophylaxis distribution, highway maintenance, guarantees for work in rights-of-way, purchase orders for a Bobcat loader and sludge pumps, contracts for landscape maintenance and light pole banners, and an intergovernmental agreement for senior/handicapped bus service. Finally, the payment of bills amounting to $739,889.04 was approved.

The key activities during the meeting included a period for Citizen's Registration/Comments, which received no input. The majority of the session involved a motion to enter into a Closed Session to discuss sensitive matters pertaining to the Discussion of Minutes of Meetings Lawfully Closed, Land Acquisition, and Litigation which is Probable or Imminent. Following the closed session, the public portion of the meeting resumed briefly before the final adjournment.

The meeting included citizen comments regarding an unapproved business license application for a kitchen and bath design shop intended for the downtown area. Key agenda items discussed included receiving and filing the Village's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year 2018, which is scheduled for a detailed presentation later. The Police Department presented an overview regarding the proposed purchase of five APX 8000 tri-band portable radios to facilitate communication across STARCOM21 and UHF Analog frequencies. Discussions also covered the renewal of office leases at Barrington's White House for non-profit organizations, effective September 1, 2019, through August 31, 2021. Future agenda items noted included hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant for Financial Services to replace a retiring part-time employee. Updates included staff seeking direction on amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding recreational marijuana, planning for textile recycling services, and recommending the Plan Commission review zoning ordinance amendments concerning home improvement services at Cook Street Plaza. The Board recessed into a closed session to discuss matters related to the discussion of minutes of lawfully closed meetings, land acquisition, and pending or imminent litigation.

The meeting agenda was set unanimously following brief review. Key discussions included the presentation of proclamations commending Joe Bregenzer for his achievement as the Illinois IHSA Boys' 3200 Meter Race State Champion and a proclamation recognizing Pride Month. The Village President provided updates on community events, including condolences for Carol Beese, thanks for the Poetry in the Park event, and details regarding upcoming Fourth of July festivities. The Consent Agenda was approved via an omnibus vote, covering the release of closed minutes, approval of engineering services for wastewater treatment facility upgrades, ratification of emergency repairs for a Main Street sanitary sewer, approval for migration to Microsoft Office 365, amendments to liquor control regulations, and calling for a public hearing regarding the Liberty and Hough Street Redevelopment Project Area. A future consent agenda item concerning the Microsoft Office 365 migration contract was scheduled for the next meeting. Finally, the payment of bills totaling $903,066.10 was approved.