Barrington Hills public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The Barrington Hills Board of Trustees will vote on a resolution to use motor fuel tax funds for snow removal in 2025, along with several routine financial items including the treasurer's report, invoices, overtime report, and police pension report. The board will also receive monthly reports from departments such as roads, public safety, building and zoning, and others.
- Resolution for use of motor fuel tax funds on snow removal 2025 (Resolution 24)
- Village Treasurer's Report and schedules
- Invoices (Open Payables and Additional Payables)
- Overtime Report for November 2024
- Police Pension Report
The Board approved a resolution to use motor fuel tax funds for snow removal in 2025. The meeting also approved November 2024 invoices, overtime reports, and minutes. Several committee reports were submitted noting no meetings.
- Approved November 2024 minutes (5-0)
- Approved November 2024 Treasurer's report (5-0)
- Approved December 2024 invoices (5-0)
- Approved November 2024 overtime report (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 24-16 for snow removal funding (5-0)
- Approved October 28, 2024 executive session minutes (5-0)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review several financial reports, including the FY 2025 Village Budget. The meeting includes a vote on a zoning ordinance regarding agricultural experience in R-1 districts and the adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar.
- Village Budget FY 2025
- Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for FY2024
- Zoning amendment to allow Agricultural Experience as a Special Use in R-1 districts
- Resolution adopting a Regular Meeting Calendar for 2025
The Board of Trustees approved the FY 2025 budget and a tax levy reduction for the 2024 fiscal year. Trustees denied a zoning amendment that would have allowed agricultural experiences in the R-1 district. The Board also approved November invoices, including $90,000 for road application.
- Approved FY 2025 Village Budget (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 24-11 reducing property tax levy by 2.2% (4-0)
- Denied Ordinance 24-12 to allow agricultural experience as a special use in R-1 zoning (0-5)
- Approved November 2024 invoices, including $90,000 for Reclamite road application (4-0)
- Approved October 2024 overtime report (4-0)
- Approved October 2024 Treasurer's report (4-0)
- Approved October 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved 2025 regular meeting calendar with March 17 meeting set for 6:00 PM (4-0)
Plan Commission Special Meeting
The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a sketch plan for subdivision of property at 99 Brinker Road. They will also vote on adopting remote participation rules and nominate a commission secretary. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes.
- Vote on adopting remote participation rules for meetings
- Nomination for Plan Commission secretary
- Public hearing on sketch plan for subdivision at 99 Brinker Road (PINs 01-10-303-002-0000 and 01-10-402-002-0000)
- Vote on the sketch plan application submitted by 99 Brinker Road Trust
- Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2024 special meeting
The Plan Commission voted 8-0 to approve a sketch plan for a four-lot subdivision at 99 Brinker Road (21-acre 'Babsy Farms'), subject to conditions including an engineer review of road placement and a referral to the Equestrian Commission for a potential trail. The commission also adopted remote participation rules (6-0-1) and allowed member Peterson to attend remotely (8-0). Minutes from May 20, 2024 were approved (6-0-2).
- Adopted remote participation meeting rules (6-0-1, Geier abstained)
- Approved member Peterson's remote participation for employment purposes (8-0)
- Approved Plan Commission Special Meeting minutes of May 20, 2024 (6-0-2, Mazeski and Peterson abstained)
- Approved sketch plan for subdivision at 99 Brinker Road with conditions including engineer review and Equestrian Commission referral (8-0)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a text amendment to include Agricultural Experience as a special use in the R1 district, submitted by Chris Yamamoto. They will also vote on a code modification related to a public hearing on solar energy. The board will approve minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing and vote on text amendment to Section 5-5-3(A) to add Agricultural Experience as a special use in R1 district
- Vote on code modification to public hearing regarding solar energy
- Approval of draft minutes from September 9, 2024
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted to deny a text amendment that would have allowed 'Agricultural Experience' as a special use in the R-1 zoning district. The board found the commercial nature of the proposal, including on-site sales, was not in the public interest. The board did approve moving a separate solar energy text amendment to a public hearing.
- Denied text amendment for Agricultural Experience (6-0)
- Moved solar energy text amendment to public hearing (6-0)
- Approved minutes from September 9, 2024 meeting (6-0)
- Closed public hearing on Agricultural Experience text amendment (6-0)
Insurance Committee
The Barrington Hills Insurance Committee will vote on recommending health and dental renewals for 2025, as well as property, casualty, and liability coverage renewals. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment.
- Vote to recommend health and dental insurance renewals for 2025
- Vote to recommend property, casualty, and liability coverage renewals for 2025
- Approval of draft minutes from October 21, 2024 meeting
Roads & Bridges Special Meeting
The Roads & Bridges Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss bridge repairs in Barrington Hills and the 2025 road program. The agenda includes a vote on the minutes from the October 22, 2024 special meeting, public comment (limited to 3 minutes per person), and discussion items on bridges and road planning. No other decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of Barrington Hills Bridges
- Discussion of Road Program 2025
- Vote on minutes from October 22, 2024 special meeting
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person
The Roads & Bridges Committee approved the October 22, 2024 minutes. They discussed the Spring Creek Road bridge, noting replacement may be needed in ~10 years; staff will pursue grant funding and compile a village-wide bridge replacement plan. For the 2025 road program, they directed inclusion of Spring Creek resurfacing from Heager's Bend Road to Meadow Hill Road, Buckley Road if pricing allows, and reapplication of road striping.
- Approved minutes of 10/22/2024
- Directed 2025 road program to include Spring Creek resurfacing (Heager's Bend to Meadow Hill)
- Directed to include Buckley Road resurfacing if pricing allows
- Directed reapplication of road striping
- Instructed staff to pursue grant funding for Spring Creek bridge replacement
- Instructed staff to compile bridge replacement plan with cost estimates for all village bridges
Finance Committee
The Barrington Hills Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from November 3, 2023, and discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, the 2024 Tax Levy, and a year-to-date financial review. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Vote on minutes from November 3, 2023
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
- Discussion of Tax Levy 2024
- Year-to-Date Financial Review
The Finance Committee reviewed the draft Fiscal Year 2025 budget and tax levy, noting a 2% decrease in the levy and a recommendation to increase police staffing. The committee recommended the draft budget and levy to the full Board.
- Approved November 3, 2023 Finance Committee meeting minutes
- Recommended FY2025 budget and 2024 tax levy to the Board
- Recommended 2% reduction in tax levy from previous year
- Noted need to increase police staffing for anticipated retirements
Board of Trustees
The Barrington Hills Board of Trustees will vote on routine September financial reports and review a draft of the FY2025 village budget and the 2024 estimated tax levy. Monthly reports from roads, public safety, building and zoning, and other departments are also on the agenda. An executive session is scheduled but the topic is not disclosed.
- Vote on September 2024 Treasurer's Report and invoices
- Vote on Police Pension Report for September 2024
- Review draft FY2025 Village Budget
- Review draft 2024 Estimated Tax Levy
- Monthly reports from roads, public safety, building & zoning, and planning
The board unanimously approved minutes, the treasurer's report, invoices, overtime report, and police pension report for September 2024. They discussed draft FY2025 budget and tax levy, both showing decreases. No final votes were taken on the budget or levy.
- Approved September 2024 minutes (5-0)
- Accepted Village Treasurer's Report for September 2024 (5-0)
- Approved invoices for October 2024 (5-0)
- Approved Overtime Report for September 2024, noting IDOT safety grant of over $22,000 (5-0)
- Accepted Police Pension Report for September 2024, showing $17.9M net position and 11.69% return (5-0)
Roads & Bridges Special Meeting
The Roads & Bridges Committee will hold a special meeting on October 22, 2024. They will vote on approving the minutes from the September 18, 2024 special meeting. The main item is a discussion of the 2025 Road Program.
- Discussion of 2025 Road Program
- Approval of September 18, 2024 special meeting minutes
The Committee reviewed a spreadsheet of candidate roads for 2025 resurfacing and discussed the declining condition of the Spring Creek bridge. No final decisions were made regarding the 2025 road program. A special meeting will be held next month to determine which roads will be resurfaced.
- Approved 9/18/2024 meeting minutes
Insurance Committee
This meeting will consider approval of minutes from November 3, 2023, and vote on a recommendation for property/casualty/liability coverage and renewals for 2025. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
- Vote on minutes from November 3, 2023
- Recommendation on Property/Casualty/Liability Coverage/Renewals for 2025
The committee approved the minutes from the November 3, 2023 meeting and recommended property/casualty/liability coverage renewals for 2025. The committee discussed an estimated $12,000 increase in insurance costs, largely attributed to rising law enforcement liability expenses.
- Approved Insurance + Finance Committee meeting minutes from 11/3/2023
- Recommended Property/Casualty/Liability Coverage/Renewals 2025
- Discussed increasing deductibles to potentially save costs
Roads & Bridges Special Meeting
The Roads & Bridges Committee will vote on minutes from a prior special meeting and discuss snow plowing bid results, a review of the 2024 road program, and plans for the 2025 road program.
- Vote on minutes from the April 23, 2024 special meeting
- Discussion of snow plowing program bid results from bid opening
- Review of the 2024 road program
- Discussion of the 2025 road program
The Roads & Bridges Committee approved the April 23, 2024 meeting minutes. They reviewed snow plowing bids and recommended the Village Board accept the all-inclusive proposal from Alan's Horticulture. No other substantive decisions were made; the 2024 road program is awaiting grass growth, and the committee decided against ordering a new roadbotics report for 2025.
- Approved minutes from April 23, 2024
- Recommended acceptance of Alan's Horticulture all-inclusive snow plowing bid (to Village Board)
- Decided not to order a new roadbotics report for 2025
- Planned to bring specific roads for resurfacing at the next meeting
Board of Trustees
The Barrington Hills Board of Trustees will vote on a resolution approving a snowplowing and road salting services agreement with Alan's Horticulture. The board will also consider an ordinance amending fence and berm height regulations in the village's zoning code. Routine actions include approval of minutes, treasurer's report, invoices, and police pension report. Various department reports on public safety, building permits, and zoning enforcement are also on the agenda.
- Resolution approving snowplowing and road salting services agreement with Alan's Horticulture
- Ordinance amending Section 5-3-9(F) of Zoning Regulations on fence and berm height
- Vote on Village Treasurer's Report for August 2024
- Police Pension Report - August 2024
- Building Permit Report - August 2024
The Board approved the August 26 minutes and accepted the August treasurer, invoice, overtime, and police pension reports. It approved a contract with Alan’s Horticulture for snowplowing and road‑salting services (Resolution 24‑14). The Board also adopted Ordinance 24‑10, raising the maximum fence and berm height to six feet.
- Approved August 26 minutes (5‑0)
- Accepted Village Treasurer’s August 2024 report (5‑0)
- Approved September 2024 invoices (5‑0)
- Approved August 2024 overtime report (5‑0)
- Accepted August 2024 police pension report (5‑0)
- Approved snowplowing and road‑salting contract with Alan’s Horticulture (Resolution 24‑14, 5‑0)
- Adopted ordinance increasing fence and berm heights to six feet (Ordinance 24‑10, 5‑0)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Barrington Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will consider and vote on a text amendment to Section 5‑3‑9 bulk regulations concerning berm and fence heights. It will also vote on the minutes from the August 19, 2024 meeting and the special meeting on August 20, 2024. A discussion on a code modification for renewable energy will be held. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Vote on text amendment to Section 5‑3‑9 bulk regulations for berm and fence heights
- Vote on minutes from the August 19, 2024 ZBA meeting
- Vote on minutes from the August 20, 2024 special ZBA meeting
- Public hearing on the berm and fence height amendment
- Code modification discussion – renewable energy
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a text amendment to increase fence and berm height limits from five to six feet. The board also recommended approval of the amendment to the Village Board and discussed future changes to renewable energy code language.
- Approved minutes of August 19, 2024 meeting (6-0)
- Approved minutes of August 20, 2024 special meeting (6-0)
- Closed public hearing on fence and berm height amendment (6-0)
- Recommended Village Board approval of fence and berm height text amendment (6-0)
- Recommended suggesting text for solar energy at future meeting
- Determined not to support ground-mounted solar in proposed text
- Adjourned meeting at 7:36 p.m. (6-0)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will vote on an ordinance to allow agritourism as a special use in the R-1 zoning district. They also will vote on appointing Kyle Murphy as Chief of Police and approve routine financial items including invoices, treasurer's report, overtime, and police pension report. Several monthly reports from village departments are presented for discussion.
- Vote on ordinance amending Section 5-5-3(A) of zoning regulations to allow agritourism as a special use in R-1
- Vote on resolution appointing Kyle Murphy as Chief of Police
- Vote on Village Treasurer's Report for July 2024
- Vote on invoices (Open Payables and Additional Payables) for August 2024
- Vote on Police Pension Report for July 2024
The Board approved routine financial reports and invoices, rejected an agritourism zoning amendment, and appointed Kyle Murphy as the village’s Chief of Police. All motions passed unanimously except the zoning amendment, which was defeated 0‑6. The meeting also approved the minutes from prior sessions.
- Approved July 22, 2024 minutes (6-0)
- Accepted Village Treasurer’s July 2024 report (6-0)
- Approved August 2024 invoices (6-0)
- Approved July 2024 overtime report (6-0)
- Accepted Police Pension Report July 2024 (6-0)
- Rejected Ordinance 24‑09 to allow agritourism in R‑1 zoning (0-6)
- Appointed Kyle Murphy as Chief of Police (Resolution 24‑13) (6-0)
- Approved Executive Session minutes June 24, 2024 (6-0)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and vote on an amendment to an existing special use for the Barrington Hills Polo Club at 350 Bateman Road, and a text amendment to Section 5-3-9 regarding berm and fence heights, tabled from July 15. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.
- Public hearing and vote on special use amendment for Barrington Hills Polo Club at 350 Bateman Road
- Public hearing and vote on text amendment to Section 5-3-9 Bulk Regulations concerning berm and fence heights
- Approval of minutes from July 15, 2024
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person; written comments accepted via email
The Zoning Board of Appeals closed a public hearing regarding a special use permit amendment for the Barrington Hills Polo Club after determining that legal notice requirements were not met. A proposed text amendment to increase berm and fence height limits was continued to the September meeting for further information.
- Approved July 15, 2024 meeting minutes
- Closed public hearing for 350 Bateman Road special use amendment due to defective notice
- Continued public hearing on Bulk Regulations text amendment for berm and fence height to September meeting
Zoning Board of Appeals Special Meeting
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and then vote on a text amendment to Section 5-5-3(A) to add agritourism as a special use in the R1 district, filed by Chris Yamamoto. The board will also discuss code modifications related to renewable energy.
- Public hearing on text amendment to add agritourism as a special use in R1 district
- Vote on the same text amendment filed by Chris Yamamoto
- Discussion of code modifications for renewable energy
- Public comment limited to three minutes per person, with email option until 3:00 PM August 20
The Zoning Board of Appeals did not recommend approval of a text amendment to allow agritourism as a special use in the R-1 zoning district. The board found the amendment was not in the public interest and failed to pass the motion to recommend it to the Village Board.
- Closed public hearing on agritourism text amendment (6-0)
- Failed to find text amendment was in public interest (6-0)
- Failed to recommend approval of agritourism text amendment (6-0)
Equestrian Commission Special Meeting
The Barrington Hills Equestrian Commission will vote on a recommendation regarding an equestrian trail and a property subdivision at 99 & 101 Bateman Road. The agenda is primarily procedural, covering approval of past meeting minutes, roll call, and public comment.
- Vote on recommendation for an equestrian trail and property subdivision at 99 & 101 Bateman Road (parcels 01-06-200-021 and 01-06-200-027)
- Approval of minutes from the June 10, 2024 special meeting
- Approval of minutes from the September 7, 2022 special meeting
The Equestrian Commission approved two sets of minutes and voted to recommend to the Plan Commission that the subdivider of 99 & 101 Bateman Road establish an equestrian trail on the north end of the property, with the easement recorded on the Plat of Survey. The motion passed with all present members voting in favor. Public comment raised questions about village easement codes.
- Approved minutes of 6/10/2024 with spelling corrections (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of 7/22/2024 with spelling corrections (unanimous)
- Voted to recommend Plan Commission require equestrian trail at 99 & 101 Bateman Road for benefit of Riding Club of Barrington Hills (unanimous)
Board of Trustees
The Barrington Hills Board of Trustees will vote on a special use permit to allow an elementary school at 160J Bateman Road, along with an ordinance amending fireworks regulations and a resolution authorizing a contract for pavement rejuvenation on select village roads. The board will also consider appointing David M. Kann as interim police chief and a proclamation commending Police Chief Joseph Colditz for 25 years of service. Monthly reports from village departments and votes on routine financial items are also on the agenda.
- Vote on special use permit for an elementary school at 160J Bateman Road
- Vote on ordinance amending fireworks regulations (Title 8, Chapter 2, Section 8-2-13)
- Vote on resolution authorizing a contract with Corrective Asphalt Materials LLC for pavement rejuvenation on select village roads
- Vote on resolution appointing David M. Kann as Interim Police Chief
- Vote on resolution commending Police Chief Joseph Colditz for 25 years of service
The Board of Trustees unanimously denied a special use permit for an elementary school at 160J Bateman Road following a Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation against it due to safety and zoning concerns. The board also approved a $46,080 pavement rejuvenation contract, passed a fireworks ordinance amendment, appointed David M. Kann as interim police chief, and adopted personnel manual revisions.
- Denied special use permit for elementary school at 160J Bateman Road (0-4)
- Approved $46,080 contract with Corrective Asphalt Materials for pavement rejuvenation (4-0)
- Passed ordinance amending fireworks code (4-0)
- Appointed David M. Kann as interim police chief (4-0)
- Approved personnel manual revisions (4-0)
- Accepted village treasurer's report for June 2024 (4-0)
- Approved invoices for July 2024 (4-0)
- Accepted police pension report for May 2024 (4-0)
Personnel Committee
The Personnel Committee will hold a meeting to vote on approving minutes from July 19, 2021, and to discuss a recommendation for updates to the village's personnel manual. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- [Vote] Approval of minutes from July 19, 2021
- [Recommendation] Draft Personnel Manual Updates (see PDF)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a special use application for an elementary school at 160J Bateman Road. The board will also consider a text amendment to Section 5-3-9 Bulk Regulations regarding berm and fence heights. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Public hearing on Special Use Application for an Elementary School at 160J Bateman Road
- Public hearing on Text Amendment to Section 5-3-9 Bulk Regulations for Berm & Fence Heights
- Vote on Special Use Application for an Elementary School at 160J Bateman Road
- Vote on Text Amendment to Section 5-3-9 Bulk Regulations for Berm & Fence Heights
- Approval of minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting
The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a request to operate a private elementary school out of a home at 160J Bateman Road. The board voted 6-0 against the special use permit, citing that the use did not comply with Village Code for R1 zoning.
- Denied special use permit for Faithful Harvest Learning Community at 160J Bateman Road (6-0)
- Continued public hearing on text amendment for berm and fence height to August 2024
- Approved minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting
Board of Trustees
The Barrington Hills Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the May 28, 2024 meeting and consider several finance items, including the Village Treasurer's report, invoices, overtime, and the police pension report. The board will also accept the FY 2023 audit report. In addition, the board will discuss routine reports on roads, public safety, building and zoning, planning, insurance, health, environment, and equestrian matters. The only vote on a new contract is the resolution to accept a quote for seal coating and crack sealing the Village Hall parking lot.
- Approve minutes from May 28, 2024 meeting
- Vote to accept FY 2023 audit report
- Vote to approve seal‑coating and crack‑sealing quote for Village Hall parking lot
- Review Village Treasurer's report, invoices, overtime, and police pension report
- Monthly reports on roads, public safety, building & zoning, planning, insurance, health, environment, and equestrian
The Board of Trustees approved a quote for sealcoating and crack sealing the Village Hall parking lot. The meeting also covered routine financial reports, a police grant for speed enforcement, and the completion of road resurfacing and culvert work.
- Approved Village Hall parking lot sealcoating (5-1)
- Approved May 2024 invoices (5-1)
- Approved May 2024 overtime report (5-1)
- Approved April 2024 police pension report (5-1)
- Approved FY 2023-2024 audit report (5-1)
- Approved May 28, 2024 minutes (5-1)
- Approved May 28, 2024 executive session minutes (5-1)
- Approved acceptance of $23,220 grant for speed enforcement
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Barrington Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will vote on two code modification public hearings: one to allow taller fences and another to update regulations for renewable energy (solar) installations. The board will also consider approval of the draft minutes from its March 11, 2024 meeting. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Vote on code modification to allow taller fences (public hearing)
- Vote on code modification for renewable energy/solar installations (public hearing)
- Approval of minutes from March 11, 2024
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted to present a proposed text amendment regarding fence height to a public hearing. The board also continued discussion on a renewable energy text amendment to the next meeting.
- Approved minutes of March 11, 2024 meeting (5-0)
- Moved to present fence height code amendment to public hearing (6-0)
- Continued renewable energy text amendment discussion to next meeting
- Adjourned meeting at 8:04 p.m.