MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE BARRINGTON AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

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1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE BARRINGTON AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Tuesday, May 27, 1975 Barrington Village Hall, Barrington, Illinois The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Cyril C. Wagner, Chairman. 1. Roll Call Fred Schurecht, Present: Nelson Forrest, North Barrington; Walter Pugh, Inverness; South Barrington; Cyril Wagner, Tower Lakes; Charles Brown, Deer Park; Keith Pierson, Barrington; Barbara Hansen, Barrington Hills. Absent: Representatives from Barrington Park District, Barrington and Cuba Townships. Also Attending: Fred Pendleton, BACOG Liaison, BADC; Robert Teska, BartoneAschman; Charles Kincaid, Northern Area Office, NI PC; Lorentz B. Knouff, Chairman, Legal Committee, BACOG; Bill. Hill, Barrington Herald; Jay McCune, The Trib; Marcia Opal, Free Press; Bob Balgemann, Barrington Courier-Review. The Chairman announced that items to be considered at this meeting would digress slightly from the order in which they are shown on the agenda, in order to accommodate Bob Teska of Barton-AsChman, who came to give us a presentation on the preliminary draft of the Comprehensive Plan. Minutes of the April 29, 1975 Meeting It was moved by Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Forrest, that the minutes be approved as submitted. Motion carried. 3. Reports of Committee Chairmen and Village Presidents With regard to the BACOG Area Law Enforcement Grant Application, Mr. Pugh reported that four contracts have now been signed, by North Barrington, South Barrington, Inverness and Deer Park. These have been submitted to the Illinois Law Enforcement Commission in time to meet the deadline, and we should know by August 1 whether or not we have received the grant. Mr. Pugh expressed. the appreciation of the Village of Inverness for the effort and cooperation of individuals involved. Mr. Forrest reported that the BACOG Comprehensive Plan Committee has scheduled a meeting on June 10 to review the proposals of the draft Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Schurecht stated that a hearing will be held before the South Barrington Plan Commission on Centex, at a date not yet determined. A decision is requested as to whether BACOG will intervene in this. The Chairman requested that Mr. Knouff meet with the Executive Board in executive session following this meeting to discuss possible legal action. Mr. Pugh reported that a conference for recently elected and appointed public officials was held at Harper College on May 2 and 3. Mr. Puzey monitored the Friday night sessions, w' ch he felt were very helpful on the questions of the Open Meetings Act, Home Rule, bility of public officers, etc. The Saturday session was equally good. Barrington Tsustees Lipofsky and Horne, and Inverness Trustee Garrett attended.

2 2. Mr. Pugh, on behalf of Mr. Puzey, presented the following report on the April 16 meeting of the Northwest Municipal Conference: ' a ) It was moved by Streamwood, seconded by Schaumburg, and passed unanimously, that the Northwest Municipal Conference recommend to and encourage the Chicago Area Transportati, t udy to re-evaluate the priority assigned to the Elgin-O'Hare Expressway project and to elevate the construction of such traffic facility to a higher priority. (b) It was moved by Inverness, seconded by Streamwood and passed unanimously, that the Northwest Municipal Conference support in concept the planning and development of a non-radial and north-south mass transit system to serve the area in the NWMC area and other outlying areas of the Chicago region. Appropriate communications were directed to Chicago Area Transportation Study with copies to RTA, NIPC, State and Regional highway agencies, and the Counties of Cook and DuPage. (c) It was moved by Hanover Park, seconded by Inverness and passed unanimously that the NWMC adopt a resolution to express the total endorsement of a continuation of the Federal General Revenue Sharing program and to transmit copies thereof to the General Revenue Sharing Office, U. S. Congressmen of this area, Illinois legislators from our districts, and Cook and Lake County Boards of Commissioners. At Mr. Pugh's request, Mr. George Guderley, who also attended the April 16 meeting, discussed the background of the actions taken in items (a) and (b). It was suggested that this Board might consider taking similar action. Mr. ForreSt requested that the Lake County planning authorities be contacted, and a report made at the June meeting as to the Lake County plan. The Chairman stated that he would ask Don Klein to arrange for a report on Lake County transportation planning. c. Pugh moved that BACOG take action to encourage Chicago Area Transportation Authority to re-evaluate the priority assigned to the Elgin-O'Hare Expressway. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brown. Several members of the Board expressed the feeling that there was not enough information available to them on this subject. At the suggestion of the Chairman, Mr. Pugh modified the motion to provide for giving the matter further study, and that it be placed on the agenda for action to be taken at the June meeting; also to include as a part of the same motion, similar action as to the north-south mass transit system to serve our area. The _motion was seconded by Mr. Forrest, and carried. It was moved by Mr. Pugh, seconded by Mr. Forrest, that BACOG express total endorsement " of continuation of the Federal General Revenue Sharing program, - and transmit copies thereof to the General Revenue Sharing Office, U. S. Congressmen of this area, Illinois legislators - from this district, and the Boards of Cook and Lake Counties. Motion carried. Mr. Pugh stated that the Villages of Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Elk Grove and Rolling Meadows are planning a joint 701 request for solid waste study, in which they may be joined by others. In behalf of Mr. Puzey, Mr. Pugh moved that J. William Braithwaite be instructed to also represent BACOG when he appears before the final hearings on the new Cook County Zoning Ordinance, and also that Mr. Puzey be authorized to speak for BACOG as well as Inverness. The Chair suggested the motion be withdrawn, because it involved possible later legal action. The motion was withdrawn.

3 The Executive Director's report was supplied to all members in written form, and is made a part of these minutes. The Board agreed to forego discussion of the report at this n ng. Assessment Mr. Pugh, on behalf of Mr. Puzey, presented and discussed a memo dated May 20, setting out the recommendations -of the Allocations Committee. It was moved by Mr. Pugh, seconded by Mrs. Hansen, that this Board adopt the recommendations of the Allocations Committee for the method of making assessments. Mr. Forrest moved that in the calculation of the assessment formula, the Shared Services expense of the Contractor, whenever Barrington is the Contractor, be deleted from the formula; the same to apply to any other Village that might be the Contractor. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Hansen." - Roll call vote was taken, as follows: Ayes: Six Pass: Village of Barrington The Chairman called for a vote on the original motion by Mr. Pugh, to accept the formula recommended by the Allocations Committee. Roll call vote was taken, as follows: Budget Ayes: Six Noes: Village of Barrington A.fs'r some discussion, it was moved by Mr. Pugh, seconded by Mr. Bro=m, that the Board Ea. _A, the budget as submitted. Motion carried unanimously, by roll call vote. Copy of the budget is attached. New Business Mr. Kincaid,. on behalf of NIPC, discussed with the BOard the environmental assessment for the proposed Poplar Creek interceptor to be located south of the Tollway, but with the potential of later being extended into the area north of the Tollway. It was moved by Mrs. Hansen, seconded by Mr. Pugh, that the Board reaffirm the action previously taken to oppose - this_nterceptor construction and that our opposition be communicated to the proper agencies. Motion carried. Mr. Kincaid reported to the Board a proposal for.a 232-bed hospital, to be located about a mile south of the Tollway, known as Hoffman Estates Community Hospital. This matter is to be reviewed by the NIPC Planning Committee on June 4. It was moved by Mrs. Hansen, seconded by Mr. Forrest, that this Board go on record as requesting deferment of this matter when it comes up before the Planning Committee, and that Mr. Wagner, as a member of the NIPC Planning Committee, also be authorized to ask for deferment. Motion carried. The Chairman requested Mr. Kincaid to report at the June meeting on the findings of the NIPC staff in its study. Appointments The Chairman stated that Glenn Schnadt, Chairman of the BACOG Housing Committee, had submitted the names of four nominees to replace members of the committee who have resigned: P Ritter, Willard Leicht, Elizabeth Snell, and Tom DuVal. It was moved by Yr. Brown, s onded by Mr. Pierson, that the appointments be accepted as proposed. Mr. Pugh raised a question as to whether appointments to BACOG committees should be limited to residents of the member Villages, rather than unincorporated areas. The Chairman stated that this

4 5,oard has no pb.l.ey that would require this limitation. - Mrs. Hansen requested more information as to que3ifications and background of appointees, and the Chairman stated he would request this infete.ion. Roll call vote was taken, as follows: Ayes: South Barrington, Tower Lakes, Deer Park, Barrington Noes: -Inverness Pass: North Barrington, Barrington Hills The Chairman declared the motion passed and the appointments effective, and stated that he would communicate this fact to Mr. Schnadt. Treasurer's Report Mr. Pierson reviewed with the Board the receipts and disbursements for the period April 29 to May 27, It was moved by Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Forrest, that the Treasurer's Report be accepted as submitted. Motion carried. The list of bills to be paid was submitted'for approval. It was moved by Mr. Pugh and seconded by Mrs. Hansen that the bills be paid. On roll call vote, the motion was unanimously carried. Mr. Pierson stated that he will be unavoidably absent from the next meeting, and suggested that a third signator be designated, in addition to himself and Mr. Wagner, for the purpose of issuing checks in payment,of bills. It was moved by Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Pugh, that Russell Puzey be authorized to sign checks on behalf of BACOG. Motion carried. d by BA was Mr. Forrest reported that House Bill 1912, which was strenuously oppose Han sen andcog,animously un decisively defeated. It was moved by Mr. Forrest, seconded by Mrs. carried, that this Board communicate its thanks for this action to those elected officials from this area who supported our views. BADC s and plans for action Mr. Pendleton reviewed with the Board his report on the activwith itiethe BADCr ecommendation of BADC (see written report attached). 'The Board concurred. that Don Klein be requested to attend the RTA information meeting on behalf of BACOG. Other Business The Chairman called for any reports or comments by members of the audience. at Mr. he James opesrates B. Scoville stated that he is a Director of Citizens for Conservation, and ththat thi a fish hatchery on land adjacent to Lake Zurich and Cuba Roads. of He Cuba urged Marsh not so that it Board amend its recommendation with regard to the acquisition M includ e includes only land south of Cuba Road. He asserted that CubaMarsh does any land north of Cuba Road or west of the E J E ilronde Mr. Miller, Preside of Ra a. in this matter shouldntmeet Citizens for Conservation, suggested that citizens c o n woad. with the Land Acquisition Committee of the Soil and Water Conservation District and the Lake County Forest Preserve District, and discuss this matter and arrive a a decision as to whether the area north of Cuba Road is a marsh and is part of the aquifer and rechaige system of the area. Mr. Forrest moved that we defer this matter for a month, information, and suggested that property owner during which time we can seek further. h sritil with technical experts and auto and others interested discuss the matter with us and and then address their recommendations to this Board. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Ha and carried. The meeting was adjourned to executive session for consideration of legal matters.

5 Secretary a6v( Page 6 of six pages, Minutes of regular BACOG Executive Board meeting held on May 27, 1975.

6 BARRINGTON AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 206 SOUTH HOUGH STREET/BARRING1ON, ILLINOIS 60010/(312) Executive Director's Report May 27 2_1975 Review of Last Month's Activities 1. A variety of work activity centered on the consultant studies aimed at completing our amended comprehensive plan. Several meetings were held at Barton-Aschman Associates. In addition, Barton-Aschman presented the results of their work on open space, existing land use, and ecological areas at two meetings in the Barrington Village Hall. A draft version of a proposed land-use map and a preliminary goals and objectives statement have been sent to the BACOG Board for review and comment. A draft version of the comprehensive plan should be available for review sometime in early to mid-june. In other grant work, this has been done: 1. The third issue of the newsletter is being finalized. A draft version of the slide show text and most slides are finished. 3. Work has begun on two technical bulletins. 4. A list of publications for purchases for the BACOG library has been assembled. 5. Educational units are in a rough state of preparation. 2. Law Enforcement - Work centered on the village contracts related to our grant application. Four countryside villages have signed such contracts with Barrington. The application will be reviewed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Commission beginning May BACOG's application for 701 planning assistance money for Fiscal has been completed. In addition to our letter of intent presently receiving A-95 review from NIPC, the BACOG offic2 prepared a three year work program, a one year work program i and a

7 Executive Director's Report - Page 2 May 27, 1975 preliminary documentation report on last year's funding. Our letter of intent for next year's funding has received preliminary staff review at the Department of Local Government Affairs. A final decision on the funding will be received in early July. The three major elements in our request for 701 funding are: 1. Assistant Planner - research support for member villages. 2. Newsletter publication. 3. Comprehensive land use guidance system. Preview of Coming Month: 1. The month will start with the Convention of the National Association of Regional Councils in Boston. I will be leading a roundtable discussion on the Harper Leadership program. Following the Convention, I will vacation in the East. 2. Much of June will be devoted to finishing our consultant studies, the amended comprehensive plan and other grant work under our present funding contract. 3 Other items will include liaison on law enforcement, 911 and housing, in addition to the Centex trial preparation. ti. Other activities, conversations, with meetings during late April and May included newsletter, slide show, Barton-Aschman, law enforcement, deposition on Centex trial, housing, budget, BADC annual meeting, NIPC, Hoffman Estates, Countryside Association, DLGA, BACOG information meetings, BADC-BACOG dinner. Conversations were held with Soil and Water Conservation District, property owners on the north side of Cuba Road, various. Board members, school district, League of Women Votes, Village staff in Barrington. D. P. Klein Executive Director, BACOG