McHenry Times

Village of Port Barrington Committee met Feb. 5.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

President Yeaton called the Monthly Committee Meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 7:00 pm. The following Trustees were present: Grothendick, Herstedt, Cillo, Corrigan and Vogeler. Trustee Thomasson was absent.

Minutes of the January 8, 2020 Committee Meeting were before the Board. Trustee Vogeler motioned to approve and Trustee Cillo seconded. The Minutes were approved by a voice vote.

STREETS AND ROADS

Donna Erfort stated that Trustee Thomasson looked into the Lake County Municipal League cooperative purchase program for striping crosswalks. He thought there was not enough difference in the cost to pursue.

The radar speed sign is currently placed on Center Street and is functional.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Steve Schweinsberg from Prairieland Waste Disposal was present and addressed the Board regarding renewal of the waste disposal contract to extend for up to 5 years. The current agreement expires 08/31/20. A letter was distributed to the Board showing all services offered. There was discussion of stickers for yard waste vs. yard waste service. A proposal was distributed with and without yard waste pick up included. The Board will consider options. The shredder is set for May 16, 2020.

President Yeaton stated there is a Public Safety Grant available through ComEd that could be used for radios or replacement of the siren. She will forward the information to Trustee Grothendick. The maximum award is $10,000.00 with matching funds.

Trustee Grothendick stated that he spoke to the representative from Alpha Prime and no other grants were found.

ANHMP meeting summary is due Friday for disaster planning.

President Yeaton stated that Chris Gheysen has a meeting tomorrow with Integrated Lakes Management for quotes to test the rills with dye. The rills should be tested before the ponds and sandbags would be used to hold the dye in the area being tested. Brighton Circle would be tested first. Trustee Grothendick stated that some Riverwalk residents don’t want the dye tests done. President Yeaton replied that having dye present allows homeowners to determine right away whether they are affected. Warmer weather and sunlight is required for the test. Flyers would be distributed or signs displayed to alert homeowners to the test. President Yeaton stated that test wells would be dug around the ponds to determine whether there is a breach. Trustee Vogeler stated he believes there should be 2 tests. There is a known breach in dogleg pond so it should be isolated from the rest of the system for the test. President Yeaton stated that different phases pull from different ponds but all the pipes are interconnected. Brighton Circle has 55 wells that are 20’ or less in depth and closest to the aquifer. Trustee Vogeler stated that if testing is going to cost $20,000.00 he would rather see that money spent to repair the breach in dogleg pond. The Board must hear the engineering proposal.

POLICE

Trustee Herstedt stated that the February schedule is set with both Counties.

Wauconda is interviewing to fill the vacancy in code enforcement.

President Yeaton is working on a response to the quote from Wauconda for 24/7 police coverage and alternative to a part time code enforcement officer. Dispatch was not included in the original quote.

PARK AND BEACHES

Trustee Cillo is working to renew the goose chasing dogs.

The River Shiver Run is scheduled for March 7th and the River Shiver is on March 8th.

FORESTRY

Trustee Corrigan got an email from the State that the Tree City USA application was accepted and forwarded.

FINANCE

Committee meetings are being scheduled to discuss budgets. Trustee Corrigan distributed a 5- year history to each Trustee.

BUILDING AND ZONING

Trustee Vogeler and Donna Erfort met to consider CRS. Points earned are equal to percentages off insurance.

ComEd requires an easement. The Ordinance will be before the Board at the February meeting.

TREASURER/ADMINISTRATION

Beach Park is being considered as part of the Fox Water Trail.

The Fox River Summit is coming up.

The 3rd Saturday of September will be a celebration of the Fox River.

ENGINEERING

Donna Erfort stated that there was a summary of the Riverwalk meeting. Their goal is to see how the rills at Riverwalk can be turned on safely. They decided to let the engineers discuss and come up with a plan.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY

Trustee Herstedt, Jim Bateman and President Yeaton are creating a response to the Wauconda proposal.

Becky Bateman will edit the employee handbook when ready.

VILLAGE PRESIDENT

President Yeaton stated that GRI performed the audit last time and with no objection will do it again.

President Yeaton attended the economic summit and gave a “State of Port Barrington” speech. President Yeaton attended the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast.

PLANNING COMMITTEE

A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday March 2, 2020 to review BG uses.

President Yeaton stated that a grant proposal was being created for “pollinators”. The island could be an ideal space for bee keeping on public land for “Bee City” certification.

OLD/NEW

President Yeaton stated there is a question regarding the permit application for the Shamrocker’s Ball at the Broken Oar. The special event permit is valid for 12 hours. This event is a 4-day festival. Per Ordinance they are allowed 7 off season or 8 mega event permits. 3 consecutive days would qualify as 1 mega event. Permit options were discussed at length. It was suggested to amend the permit to allow 3-day events to be classified as a mega event. President Yeaton polled the Board. They "polled" no change. 2 voted to amend the permit, 2 voted to not amend the permit. 1 abstained.

Trustee Herstedt recommended a parking ban during street sweeping.

The meeting was open to the floor at 9:25pm. No questions or comments were heard.

Trustee Cillo motioned to adjourn. Trustee Grothendick seconded. Roll Call was taken: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 absent, Motion approved. The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 pm.

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