BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular MeetingLake Barrington, IL · November 7, 2023
Agenda
Village of Lake Barrington
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
7:00 PM
Agenda
The Village Board Meeting will take place at 23860 N. Old Barrington Road, Lake Barrington, Illinois.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Honorable Kevin C. Richardson, President
Andrew F. Burke, Trustee John M. Schaller, Trustee
Richard Hayes, Trustee Peter Schallmoser, Trustee
Susie Perkins, Trustee Therese Van Ryne, Trustee
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting - October 3, 2023
Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes, item 4 A above. (roll call vote)
5. PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
(President Richardson)
1. Porter Pepper and Tom Hills - Assignment and Assumption Agreement - 22073 N. Pepper
Road
2. Lauren DeJesu - Community Garden
3. Nicole Kreuz - Bente Vintage Rugs
6. OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON NON-AGENDA
ITEMS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Move to approve by omnibus vote items on the consent agenda.
Illinois law permits municipalities to adopt by one single unanimous roll-call vote of the Board of Trustees and the Village
President a group of designated ordinances, orders, resolutions, or motions placed together for voting purposes in a single group.
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Following the motion’s second, a brief discussion may be held about any designated item. If lengthier discussion or debate is
needed, any Trustee or the Village President may request any item to be removed from the motion and those items will be
considered during the regular course of the meeting as they appear on the agenda.
All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Village Board and will be enacted by one motion in
the form listed above. There will be no further discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from
Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
A. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF
LAKE BARRINGTON VILLAGE CODE; JOB DESCRIPTIONS RELATIVE
TO THE VILLAGE TREASURER AND ACCOUNTANT.
Summary:
The Village Treasurer will be retiring at the end of the Fiscal Year (April 30, 2024).
The Village currently contracts out for the Accountant position. Over the past several
months, there have been discussions on bringing back the Accountant position to a full
time position, and having this person hired in time so they will be able to work with the
retiring Treasurer. Staff has worked on updating both job descriptions to accurately
reflect the duties of both the Treasurer and the Accountant.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023-O-26, an Ordinance Amending the Village of
Lake Barrington Village Code; Job Descriptions and Salaries Relative to the Village
Treasurer and Accountant.
B. APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION OF EMPLOYEE LEASING AGREEMENT
WITH GOVTEMPS USA, LLC THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2024 IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000.00.
Summary:
The Village entered into an agreement with GovTemps USA, LLC in August 2023.
The agreement was for a temporary Village Clerk/Executive Assistant. The contract is
through November 17, 2023, but will automatically renew on a bi-weekly basis unless
either party terminates the agreement by providing two weeks advance written notice.
Recommended Action:
It is staff's recommendation that the Village Board extend the agreement with
GovTemps USA, LLC through January 31, 2024 in an amount not to exceed
$25,000.00.
C. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6,
"MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES", OF TITLE 1 OF THE
VILLAGE OF LAKE BARRINGTON VILLAGE CODE; SECTION 1-6-2,
"BOND REQUIREMENTS."
Summary:
The Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association's (IML-RMA) base
policy includes bonding coverage of $50,000.00 for all Village Staff and the Village
President. Additional coverage in the past included bond coverage for the Village
President, Administrator, Clerk, Treasurer, and Accountant.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023-O-27, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6,
"Municipal Officers and Employees", of Title 1 of the Village of Lake Barrington
Village Code; Section 1-6-2, "Bond Requirements."
D. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT
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TO AND AND ASSUMPTION BY PORTER PEPPER, LLC OF ALL RIGHTS,
DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER THAT CERTAIN SPECIAL USE
GRANTED BY VILLAGE OF LAKE BARRINGTON ORDINANCE 2000-O-12
TO PERMIT A DOG TRAINING FACILITY ON THE PROPERTY AT 22073
N. PEPPER ROAD, LAKE BARRINGTON, IL.
Summary:
The property at 22073 N. Pepper Road was granted a Special Use at the August 1,
2000 meeting (Ordinance 2000-O-12). The Special Use permits a dog training facility
on the property. The Special Use includes the language that the "dog training facility
on the Subject Property shall not be assignable or voluntarily transferable by said
Petitioner without the express written consent of the Corporate Authorities of the
Village." Porter Pepper, LLC is purchasing the property and is seeking the written
consent of the Corporate Authorities of the Village.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023-O-28, an Ordinance Approving the
Assignment to and Assumption by Porter Pepper, LLC of all Rights, Duties and
Obligations Under that Certain Special Use Granted by Village of Lake Barrington
Ordinance No, 2000-O-12 to Permit a Dog Training Facility on the Property at 22073
N. Pepper Road, Lake Barrington, IL.
E. AERATOR TOWERS - CLEAN AND REPAIR QUOTES.
Summary:
The Capital Improvements Budget for the Water and Sewer Fund includes funding to
have the aerator tanks cleaned and repaired for this Fiscal Year. Staff obtained quotes
to have the work completed, and the lowest quote is from Dahme Mechanical
Industries (DMI) of Arlington Heights IL in the amount of $14,518.00.
Recommended Action:
Motion to award the contract for the aerator tank cleaning and repair to Dahme
Mechanical Industries of Arlington Heights, IL in the amount of $14,518.00.
F. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING A CONTRACT TO LANDMARK
ROOFING INC. OF ST. CHARLES, IL IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,910.75 FOR
THE ROOF REPLACEMENT AT THE WATER PLANT.
Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2024 Budget has $36,000.00 budgeted in the Capital Improvements
budget for a new roof at the Water Plant. The existing roof has reached its useful life
and leaks during heavy rains.
Recommended Action:
Motion to award the contract for the roof replacement at the Water Plant to Landmark
Roofing Inc. of St. Chales, IL in the amount of $31,910.75
Recommended Action:
Motion was made by Trustee XXXX and seconded by Trustee XXXX to approve
Items 7.A. through 7. F. as stated in the Recommended Action of the Consent
Agenda
8. TREASURER'S REPORT
A. BERNARDI SECURITIES INVESTOR PROFILE AND STATEMENT OF
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UNDERSTANDING.
Summary:
Under the Board’s direction, current Bernardi Security Investor Profiles for both the
General Fund and the Water Sewer Fund investment accounts provide for investments
with a 3 year maximum maturity. Given the liquidity needs of the General Fund this is
the proper direction for the General Fund. However, the Water Sewer Fund holds
reserves for longer term capital needs and may benefit from a longer average maturity
in its investment portfolio by extending to 5 year maturities as provided in the
Village’s Investment Policy.
Recommended Action:
Direct the Village Treasurer to sign an updated Investor Profile & Statement of
Understanding for the General Fund with maximum maturity parameters for new
investments of 3 years and for the Water Sewer Fund a maximum maturity parameter
of 5 years.
B. Approve the Financial Statements as of September 30, 2023.
C. Pay Bills in the amount of $136,131.69 as Listed on the Accounts Payable Warrant
“A” Dated November 7, 2023.
D. Pay Bills in the amount of $155,826.30 as Listed on the Accounts Payable Warrant
“B” Dated November 7, 2023.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve, in block, items 8 A-C above. (roll call vote)
E. TAX LEVY RESOLUTION
Summary:
The Village is in a strong financial position and there is no need to raise the Tax Levy.
Recommended Action:
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2023-R-16, a Resolution for a 0% increase in the
Village Tax Levy of $823,000.
9. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
1. ILCMA Leadership Institute for Newly Appointed Managers and Administrators.
2. ILCMA Winter Conference - February 7 - 9, 2024.
10. CLERK'S REPORT
11. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Branding and Communications (T. Van Ryne)
B. Economic Development (A. Burke)
C. External Relations (K. Richardson)
D. Finance, Human Resources & Administration (R. Hayes)
E. Roads and Infrastructure (P. Schallmoser)
F. Public Safety (J. Schaller)
G. Open Space and Special Events (S. Perkins)
12. OLD BUSINESS
13. ORDINANCES
A. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING ZONING
VARIATIONS; ADVOCATE GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL, SMART FARM,
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450 W HIGHWAY 22.
Summary:
The Plan Commission/ZBA held a public hearing in consideration for a zoning
variation to permit the Petitioner to construct, maintain, and operate three or more hoop
building(s), a wash rack building, storm water management facilities, parking, lighting,
and other related accessory uses and improvements related to Advocate Good
Shepherd Hospital's Smart Farm of Barrington. The additional facilities at the Smart
Farm are for the purpose of providing education and support for demonstrations of
sustainable gardening practices and for the purpose of growing and distributing fresh
produce to those in need in the community and in the region. The Plan
Commission/ZBA recommended approval of the variation.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023-O-29, an Ordinance Granting Zoning
Variations; Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Smart Farm 450 W. Highway 22.
14. RESOLUTIONS
15. NEW BUSINESS
16. SECOND OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE VILLAGE BOARD
17. CLOSED SESSION
(roll call vote)
18. OTHER
19. ADJOURNMENT
(voice vote)
The Village of Lake Barrington is subject to the requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who
require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the Village's
facilities, are requested to contact the Village's ADA Coordinator, Sharon Peterson, at (847)-
842-6080 promptly to allow the Village to make reasonable accommodations for those
persons.
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