McHenry Times

Village of Port Barrington Board of Trustees met Dec. 4.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

President Yeaton called the Monthly Committee Meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 7:14pm. The following Trustees were present: Grothendick, Cillo Corrigan and Vogeler. Trustees Thomasson and Herstedt were absent.

Minutes of the November 6, 2019 Committee Meeting were before the Board. Trustee Vogeler motioned to approve and Trustee Cillo seconded. The Minutes were approved by a voice vote.

Minutes of the October 2, 2019 Executive Session were before the Board. Trustee Vogeler motioned to approve and Trustee Grothendick seconded. The Minutes were approved by a voice vote.

Streets and Roads

Rusty Issleb contracted with Prairieland for street sweeping and it is scheduled. The parking lot at the Village Hall will not be paved this year. Paths are covered with mats. President Yeaton stated she had ideas for barricades on Eastwood and parking solutions. Trustee Vogeler recommended contact with Village Engineers to come up with a plan for additional parking there and suggested a cul-de-sac once the Cheeseman properties are gone as a possible solution. He stated it is possible to put cinder blocks on top of gravel for parking there. Manhard could be asked for an estimate. MFT money could be budgeted for that. President Yeaton stated that not all Cheeseman properties are in foreclosure. Someone removed a red-tag from one of them. Frank DeSort gave input that any barriers there would have to be shock absorbent. Trustee Vogeler will work with Trustee Thomasson and discuss with Manhard. The barrier for the end of Eastwood being considered is wood posts with a cable and reflective sign.

Health and Safety

Trustee Grothendick stated that the warning system for the siren worked. It went off on the 27th due to power outages.

A 3rd leaf vacuuming was performed.

Trustee Grothendick spoke to another company about interest in purchasing radios. The CP200 radios will be tested next week.

Police

President Yeaton stated that Trustee Herstedt requested Lake and McHenry police participate in the Santa Parade.

95 citations were written in 2019, to date. 43 of them qualify for collections and the others were paid through Wauconda.

The Wauconda quote for coverage should be available by the end of the year.

Trustee Grothendick stated it is difficult to turn left onto Roberts Road from Center Street due to right turns from Darrell. President Yeaton will ask Trustee Herstedt to discuss that with the County.

Parks and Beaches

The Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Party will be December 12, 2019.

The Santa Parade begins at noon on December 22, 2019.

President Yeaton stated that last year there were complaints about snowmobiles so there will be communication with the snowmobile club.

Forestry

Trustee Corrigan stated that Tree City USA certification was being worked on and would be submitted before the end of the year.

Rusty stated that a couple of trees fell during a recent storm.

Finance

Trustee Corrigan stated that the software was being updated for outstanding vehicle tax payments. The list will go to Frank DeSort before the end of the year.

President Yeaton received an email from ComEd about LED lighting. 93 lights were identified and the Village owns 62 of them, according to the email, so they are responsible for 31. Trustee Corrigan stated he would look into that. He stated that the last time this was considered all of the lights qualified for LED bulbs but not all were compatible.

Building and Zoning

Trustee Vogeler got an email from the CRS representative who sent forms and wants phone conversation. Questions will be developed prior to starting the process. The Zoning Board presented revised recommendations for BG approved businesses. They recommended approving daycare, preschool, nursing homes and private learning academies. Trustee Corrigan stated they were already in there but are conditional. President Yeaton expressed concern about nursing homes due to ambulance traffic. She recommended adding physical therapy. Trustee Corrigan stated that funeral related uses were listed as conditional for crematoriums, funeral homes and cemeteries. The Board wants to remove cemeteries and landfills. Trustee Vogeler asked about clubs and lodges and wants to clarify what that means and whether it should be a conditional use. It was suggested to change the name to “organizational club” or 501C3 and make it conditional. Trustee Vogeler stated that bowling alley should be conditional also. Trustee Corrigan stated that warehouse and distribution center should be defined better and that animal hospital should be conditional. President Yeaton recommended removing miscellaneous as a title and that subcategories should be moved to relevant categories. Sporting goods stores should be conditional. President Yeaton recommended time to review and asked Board members to come to the next Committee Meeting with suggestions for further discussion.

Administration

The Nicor settlement proposal for road damage was accepted and paid out.

Public Works

Rusty bought a new battery for the pick-up truck.

Village President

President Yeaton will attend the Fox Flood meeting in Bartlett on December 17th.

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee asked the Board to communicate what projects are upcoming to set a more firm agenda for Planning Committee meetings. President Yeaton stated she has recommendations for the vacancy on the Committee.

The meeting was open to floor at 8:28pm.

Brent Sherman asked how he could be sure to be present for discussion that impacts him and how to voice opinion. President Yeaton stated that these discussions are on the agenda. The next time for discussion would be January 8, 2020. Mr. Sherman still requested 2 small buildings as storage facilities. The Board is considering allowing as a conditional use. Trustee Vogeler stated that the proposed business does not generate tax for the Village and asked if Mr. Sherman would consider a payment per unit, monthly, to the Village.

Trustee Vogeler motioned to adjourn. Trustee Grothendick seconded. Roll Call was taken: 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:44pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

_______________________________ Nancy Bachal, Village Clerk

Ayes_5___

Nays ___0__

Absent__1_(Grothendick)_

Abstain _0___

Approved __January 8, 2020__

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