McHenry Times

Village of Port Barrington Board of Trustees met November 15. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

President Yeaton called to order the regularly scheduled Meeting of the Board of Trustees at 7:00pm. The following Trustees were present: Grothendick, Herstedt, Cillo, Corrigan and Vogeler. Trustee Zoller was absent. Village Attorney Jim Bateman was present.

President Yeaton asked the Board to set the agenda affirming no conflicts of interest and Trustee Cillo motioned to set the agenda. Trustee Grothendick seconded and the motion was approved unanimously.

Trustee Herstedt motioned to approve the consent agenda including minutes of the October 18, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes, the Executive Session minutes from October 18, 2017 and the October Treasurer’s Report. Trustee Cillo seconded. Upon roll call, the vote was: 5 Ayes: Trustees Grothendick, Herstedt, Cillo, Corrigan and Vogeler. Nays: 0 Absent 1. Motion approved.

President Yeaton asked the Board to move on Bills Payable through November 15, 2017. Trustee Cillo motioned to approve the bills payable and it was seconded by Trustee Grothendick. The Bills Payable were approved by roll call vote. Upon roll call, the vote was: 5 Ayes: Trustees Grothendick, Herstedt, Cillo, Corrigan and Vogeler. Nays: 0 Absent 1. Motion approved.

Streets and Roads

Rusty is performing preventive maintenance on Village trucks.

Rusty stated that Nunda Township is no longer making brine. He is looking into sources for purchase.

The bridge inspection will be re-done in spring after repairs are performed.

The Rawson Bridge Road speed limit and possible traffic study will be discussed at the next

Committee Meeting.

Health and Safety

Trustee Grothendick stated that one pass for leaf vacuuming would be done this week. A meeting with Dan Disclafani of the Planning Commission and Donna Erfort and Trustee Grothendick was held to discuss chickens and geese in the Village. The consensus was to limit poultry to quantity 6, regardless of species and they cannot be raised for meat. No roosters would be allowed. The coops would be included in the allowable 2 accessory buildings. Site locations would be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Further discussion would be held at the next Committee Meeting.

A letter was received from a resident with concern regarding water sports in ponds and requesting signage to prohibit. Jim Bateman stated that the Village owns the ponds, but the HOA has the obligation to maintain. The Village does have the option to prohibit recreational use of the ponds. There is no explicit language in the HOA declarations about recreational use. President Yeaton asked Trustee Grothendick to request that 2 members of the Riverwalk HOA join Village Board Members to determine the need for signage.

Donna Erfort stated that the Letter of Credit for Roger’s Automotive is expiring. She spoke to Mark Rooney about it. There is still annual testing required and they cannot place a potable well there for five years. The initial recommendation was to renew the Letter of Credit, but a subsequent email recommended release. Jim Bateman agreed.

Police

Trustee Herstedt stated that scheduling for the holidays was in progress.

A meeting would be scheduled with the Lake County Sheriff to work on an agreement for next year.

The Broken Oar requested an extra hour of operations the night before Thanksgiving to 3am. No objection was heard.

Parks and Beaches

Trustee Cillo stated that the Halloween Party was well attended.

Adopt-A-Highway had only 7 volunteers.

The Chili Cook-off was well attended.

The Village Holiday Appreciation party will be December 21st at 6:30 at the No Wake Bar and

Grill. “Blue Heron” signature cocktails would be available.

The Santa Parade and Party will be December 17, 2017.

President Yeaton stated that the available FRWW properties behind Fox Trail Park are valued between $500,000 - $750,000. The asking price is based on an appraised value from 17 years ago and 40% of the land is buildable.

The Village tree lighting event would be December 1st at 6:30 with many events planned. It was requested that the Board Members attend.

Forestry

Rusty planted 24 of 28 trees. He is saving 4 trees in case some don’t survive until Spring.

Finance

The Village now owns the Huddleston donated lots. The closing is complete. The Village paid outstanding taxes and the deed was recorded. 2/3 of the lots will be annexed. 1/3 of the lots are not contiguous.

Resolution 2017-223 was before the Board to estimate the amount of the Tax Levy. Trustee Corrigan motion to approve that Resolution. Trustee Vogeler seconded. Roll call was taken: 5 Ayes: Trustees Grothendick, Herstedt, Cillo, Corrigan and Vogeler. Nays: 0 Absent 1. Motion approved.

Jim Bateman stated that Senate Bill 851 was pending and would impose a tax freeze for 2017 & 2018.

Building And Zoning

Trustee Vogeler stated that he and President Yeaton met with the part-time Building Inspector, John Howart, to increase his hours to full-time. He requested that his contract be amended to include a set increase of approximately $5/hour. He will be on the Village insurance while he’s on the job. Jim Bateman will alter his contract.

There is a residential fence that does not conform to the current Ordinance. There was discussion of whether to alter the Ordinance. The subject will be considered further at the next Committee Meeting.

The Rental Property Ordinance would also be discussed at the next Committee Meeting. President Yeaton spoke to Don Allen and his last day of employment will be November 30, 2017.

Village Attorney

Jim Bateman stated that there is a bill pending that would pre-empt most municipal authority regarding small cell sites.

Legislation has passed that municipalities can avoid publishing the Prevailing Wage Ordinance by placing a link on the website.

Village Engineer

President Yeaton stated that Donna Erfort created a list of 7 items that require attention. Two were completed by Mark Rooney. President Yeaton, Donna Erfort and Mark Rooney met in May to discuss which areas would be bid out to use MFT money and get Village roads repaired. Mark stated he would have the information to the Village by December. The Village will now consider using other Engineers for small projects.

Donna Erfort stated that Mark Rooney told her he received a call regarding a FEMA buyout of property on Eastwood.

Administration

A copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report was distributed to the Board.

Rusty and Donna’s pesticide licenses are up for renewal.

An email was received regarding the 200th year of Statehood, asking if the Village wanted to participate on December 4th

.A FOIA request was received asking for all receipts and other info regarding attendance of the IML Conference from the Daily Herald.

Public Works

Com Ed put up new lights.

Planning Commission

There was no new information on this subject.

PBWWC

James Paschky stated that he attended the first FWWC meeting in their new building.

Village President

President Yeaton asked Board Members to invite the President of their assigned HOA to the Village Appreciation Party.

Old/New

Trustee Corrigan stated that FEMA denied the disaster proclamation. SBA loans are available.

The meeting was open to the floor at 8:10 pm.

No questions or comments were heard.

Trustee Vogeler motioned to adjourn. Trustee Grothendick seconded. Roll call was taken: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent. Motion approved.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 pm.

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