McHenry Times

Village of Port Barrington Board of Trustees met June 19.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

President Yeaton called to order the regularly scheduled Meeting of the Board of Trustees at 7:02pm. The following Trustees were present: Thomasson, Grothendick, Herstedt, Corrigan and Vogeler. Trustee Cillo was absent. Village Attorney Jim Bateman was also present.

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

Trustee Vogeler motioned to approve the consent agenda comprised of minutes of the May 15, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes and June Treasurer’s Report. Trustee Corrigan seconded. Roll call was taken; 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent. The motion was approved.

President Yeaton asked the Board to move on Bills Payable through June 19, 2019.

Trustee Grothendick motioned to approve the bills payable and it was seconded by Trustee Herstedt. The Bills Payable were approved by roll call vote. Upon roll call, the vote was: 5 Ayes, Nays: 0 Absent 1. Motion approved.

STREETS AND ROADS

Donna Erfort stated that the contractor that installs permeable pavers came to view the Village Hall parking lot. Another quote will be sought, too.

Rusty Issleb called Nunda Township, Village of Wauconda and Peterson Paving for quotes on paving. No quotes have been received yet.

Rocks were installed along the S curve on Center Street. The Board may want additional and larger rocks there.

Trustee Thomasson stated that the flashing speed sign the Board was considering must be permanently mounted. The other one that just displays the speed is much less expensive and could be mounted on any speed limit sign. It does store data. There is software available to interpret the data.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Trustee Grothendick stated he is working on dates for channel weed cutting.

Trustee Herstedt stated that the garbage collectors are putting empty cans in the street on cul-de- sacs.

Donna Erfort stated she received a call from a resident with interest in keeping bees. Jim Bateman stated there is no reference to bees in the Village Ordinances.

POLICE

Trustee Herstedt stated he is back from medical leave. The July schedule is set and approved.

Two dates are available to go with a decibel reader and gather data for the noise and special events ordinance. President Yeaton stated that June 6 or July 10th were the dates offered by Wauconda to explain what the meter measures. There would be a demo at the Wauconda Police station with Rodney Scott the Wauconda Police Administrator. The Board Agreed to July 10, 2019 at 6pm.

Trustee Herstedt requested a speed trailer from Wauconda Police.

President Yeaton met with Rodney Scott. The code enforcement officers will begin enforcing the Ordinance regarding boats and jet skis. The Village Hall is compiling a list of those registered with gravel pads for storage.

President Yeaton went to Administrative Adjudication. She recapped the issue of those residents only cutting their grass when cited. One resident has been fined $3,500.00 due to the $100.00 daily fines.

Frank DeSort requested pictures of lawns cut by the Village for code enforcement.

The revised Noise and Special Event Ordinance was before the Board for consideration. President Yeaton stated she received a call from Bonnie Haber who was concerned about the cut- off of 9:00pm on Thursdays and also Sundays prior to holidays such as Memorial Day. Trustee Vogeler stated that McHenry County Ordinance states 9:00 on Thursday and the Village cannot be less restrictive than a County Ordinance. The Board agreed that any night before a holiday could an exception. President Yeaton recapped the changes in penalties for allowing bands to play beyond cut-off times. Jim Bateman stated that Illinois law does not allow multiple tickets for the same day at the same event. This ordinance would be in the Village Code so the $100 - $750/per day fines apply. Remedies of the Ordinance violation are cumulative.

There was discussion about section 114.26 and the definition of amplified sound. Trustee Thomasson questioned why it matters what causes the sound if decibels are established to define a nuisance. He suggested revising to limit the time and decibels and remove the definition of amplified music. The Board agreed to consider the subject further. There was discussion of fees for seasonal permits Vs Mega permits and whether to charge per event Vs unlimited events. It was determined that a Seasonal unlimited permit would cost $1,500.00. Special Event permits would cost $50.00.

PARKS AND BEACHES

Donna Erfort stated that Slyce was seeking a special event permit for Fred Fest. Trustee Cillo is seeking donations from the Board for the Garden Party.

FORESTRY

Camping World will perform maintenance at Beach Park. FINANCE

The Appropriation Ordinance 2019-6-1 was before the Board. Trustee Grothendick motioned to approve that Ordinance. Trustee Grothendick seconded. Roll call was taken; Trustees Thomasson, Grothendick, Herstedt, Corrigan and Vogeler motioned to approve. Trustee Cillo was absent. Motion approved.

Trustee Corrigan stated there were 2 applicants for the Village scholarship. The Committee reviewed and Emma Vogeler was selected to receive that scholarship.

There was discussion regarding the proposed Ordinance mandated by the State titled “Reimbursement of Village Employees for Certain Expenses”. Trustee Corrigan suggested changes to what should and should not be included. It will be revised.

BUILDING AND ZONING

There are maintenance violations at 215 Eastwood that have been red-tagged. The red tag has been removed again.

Trustee Vogeler had a draft of a permit that would be created by the new B&Z software.

Donna Erfort stated that Frank DeSort is inputting fees schedules and letter head documents into the software.

Deer Grove II submitted 4 more permit applications.

Trustee Vogeler called FEMA but has received no response. He is requesting stock verbiage for amendment for fences in the floodway and other subjects.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY

Jim Bateman published the legal notice required for a hearing July 17, 2019 regarding 1 Oak Street.

The tobacco ordinance must be updated. Jim Bateman will prepare that.

Revision of the Employee Expense ordinance will be made and sent.

Jim Bateman asked the Board to consider Zoning for recreational marijuana and whether to allow or prohibit in the Village for sale.

A proposed Nicor Franchise Ordinance was available. The current one expires, so this must be passed by August.

VILLAGE PRESIDENT

The employee handbook will be considered once the noise ordinance is complete.

The meeting was open to the floor at 8:52pm. No comments were heard.

Trustee Vogeler motioned to adjourn. Trustee Thomasson seconded. Roll call was taken; 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent. Motion approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 pm.

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