Barrington Hills public meetings in 2025

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will vote on the proposed FY2026 Village Budget and an ordinance for the levy and assessment of taxes for FY2025. They will also receive monthly reports on finance, police activity, building permits, zoning, and other village operations. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Vote on Village Budget Fiscal Year 2026 (draft)
• Vote on Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for FY2025 (Ordinance 25)
• Police Pension Report for November 2025 (IPOPIF)
• Monthly financial reports including treasurer's report, invoices, and overtime
• Building permit and enforcement reports for November/December 2025

The board voted 5-0 to approve the FY 2026 working budget and passed Ordinance 25-15, keeping the property tax levy flat. Other approvals included the November 2025 minutes, treasurer's report, invoices, and police overtime report. A developer presented a proposal for a data center near Penny Road and IL 68, but no action was taken; the board asked for resident input at a future Plan Commission meeting.

• Approved minutes of November 17, 2025 (5-0)
• Accepted Village Treasurer's Report for November 2025 (5-0)
• Approved invoices for December 2025 (5-0)
• Approved overtime report for November 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Village Budget FY 2026 working budget (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 25-15 for tax levy and assessment (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is voting on October 2024 minutes, reviewing a draft FY 2026 budget, discussing a 2025 tax levy recommendation, and examining year-to-date finances. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Vote on minutes from October 21, 2024
• Draft FY 2026 budget recommendation
• 2025 tax levy estimate recommendation
• Year-to-date financial review

The Finance Committee recommended the Board approve the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes a $750,000 road maintenance line item and a flat tax levy. The committee discussed the budget's impact on reserves and fund balance.

• Recommended approval of Fiscal Year 2026 budget
• Approved $750,000 for road maintenance (up from $800,000 request)
• Recommended adoption of flat 2025 tax levy
• Recommended Board consider consolidating funds in the future

Roads & Bridges Special Meeting

The Roads & Bridges committee will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2026 Road Program, including Reclamite recommendations. The agenda also includes a vote on the minutes from March 6, 2025. No votes on the road program are scheduled; it is a discussion-only item.

• [Vote] Minutes from March 6, 2025
• Discussion of 2026 Road Program Recommendations
• Reclamite Recommendations document referenced

The Roads & Bridges Committee recommended Builders Paving for the 2025 road program, which includes resurfacing Spring Creek Road up to Meadow Hill Road and an alternate for Buckley Road. The Reclamite application was excluded from this vote and will be reassessed later. The committee also set a seasonal road closure effective March 10, 2025, due to frost, and discussed but did not decide on raising overweight permit fees.

• Approved November 13, 2024 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set seasonal road closure effective March 10, 2025, for about 30 days
• Voted to recommend Builders Paving for 2025 road program (no vote tally recorded)
• Discussed increasing overweight permit fees to $100 per trip; tabled for more information

Equestrian Commission

The Barrington Hills Equestrian Commission will meet to consider several agenda items. They will review a recommendation for the Acorn Corner Subdivision Equestrian Trail. Discussion will also cover equestrian‑related signage, the effect of non‑permitted fireworks on horses, and upcoming equestrian event dates. The meeting includes member introductions and public comment.

• Acorn Corner Subdivision Equestrian Trail – recommendation discussion
• Equestrian‑related signage – discussion
• Impact of non‑permitted fireworks on equines – discussion
• Upcoming equestrian event dates (Dec 13, Mar 5) – information
• Commission member introductions

The Equestrian Commission approved a motion to request the village keep a historic equestrian trail open at Acorn Corners, where a subdivision is planned. The owners of the property agreed to the trail's use if it does not traverse their land. The commission also discussed maintenance for equestrian signage and the need for permits regarding fireworks.

• Approved motion to request keeping historic equestrian trail open (passed)
• Approved 8/7/2024 meeting minutes (passed)
• Requested list of new equestrian signage be sent to Roads & Bridges for input
• Requested photographs of signs needing repair be sent to Anna Paul
• Noted fireworks require a permit and will be highlighted in the next newsletter
• Suggested Riding Club of Barrington Hills notify members about permitting
• Suggested donations and volunteering for horse-related charities for upcoming dates
• Motioned to dismiss the meeting at 7:07 p.m.

Board of Trustees

The Board will vote on an ordinance adopting updated FEMA flood maps and amending flood damage prevention regulations. They will also discuss the 2025 estimated tax levy and consider insurance renewal for various coverages. Other actions include approving the 2026 meeting calendar and receiving monthly reports from departments.

• Vote on ordinance adopting FEMA flood maps and amending flood regulations (Item 5.4)
• Discussion of 2025 estimated tax levy (Item 2.5)
• Vote on insurance renewal for general liability, property, auto, workers comp, and cyber coverages (Item 7.2)
• Vote on resolution adopting regular meeting calendar for 2026 (Item 10.1)
• Police pension report and monthly activity report (Items 2.4, 4.1)

The Board approved the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the Treasurer’s October financial report. It adopted Ordinance 25‑14 to adopt the FEMA flood insurance study and updated flood‑damage regulations. The Board also approved the 2026 insurance budget and renewal covering multiple coverages, and set the regular meeting calendar for 2026.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted Village Treasurer’s October 2025 financial report (5-0)
• Approved November 2025 invoices (5-0)
• Approved October 2025 overtime report (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑14 flood insurance study and map amendment (5-0)
• Approved 2026 insurance budget for commercial coverages (5-0)
• Approved insurance renewal for general liability, property, auto, etc. (5-0)
• Adopted 2026 regular meeting calendar (Resolution 25‑17) (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Barrington Hills Board of Trustees will consider an ordinance granting an amendment to an existing special use permit to allow construction of a multi-purpose interior prayer and assembly space at 160 Hawthorne Road. The board will also vote on appointing Marsha McClary to fill a vacant trustee seat, approve a resolution authorizing motor fuel tax funds for snow removal in 2026, and take action on routine financial reports and minutes. A ceremonial swearing-in of police officer Kevin Del Re is also scheduled.

• Ordinance to amend special use permit for a prayer and assembly space at 160 Hawthorne Road
• Appointment of Marsha McClary as village trustee to fill the vacancy left by Trustee Darby Hills, term expiring 2027
• Resolution to use motor fuel tax funds for snow removal in 2026
• Swearing-in of police officer Kevin Del Re
• Vote on executive session minutes from September 29, 2025

The Board of Trustees approved an amendment to an existing special use permit to allow construction of a multi-purpose interior prayer and assembly space at 160 Hawthorne Road, with a condition for a landscape plan along the property perimeter (Ordinance 25-13). In other actions, the board approved the appointment of Marsha McClary to fill a trustee vacancy, accepted the treasurer's report, approved invoices and overtime reports, passed a resolution for motor fuel tax funds to be used on snow removal, and approved the appointment of a new police officer. Several committee reports were informational or noted no meetings were held.

• Approved Ordinance 25-13 granting special use permit amendment at 160 Hawthorne (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 25-16 for use of motor fuel tax funds on snow removal (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Marsha McClary to fill trustee vacancy (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 29, 2025, as amended (5-0)
• Accepted Village Treasurer's Report for September 2025 (5-0)
• Approved invoices for October 2025 (5-0)
• Approved overtime report for September 2025 (5-0)
• Accepted Police Pension Report for September 2025 (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals Special Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on an amendment to an existing special use permit for Al-Azhar Islamic Foundation at 160 Hawthorne Road. The amendment would allow construction of a multi-purpose interior prayer and assembly space. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its July 21, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing and vote on amendment to special use permit for Al-Azhar Islamic Foundation
• Proposed construction of a multi-purpose interior prayer and assembly space at 160 Hawthorne Road
• Vote on minutes from July 21, 2025 ZBA meeting
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person; written comments accepted via email

Plan Commission Special Meeting

The Barrington Hills Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and then vote on a sketch plan for a subdivision at 65 Spring Creek Road (PINs 20-29-151-010 and 20-29-300-002). They will also vote to approve minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Public hearing and vote on a sketch plan for a subdivision at 65 Spring Creek Road
• Vote on minutes from July 14, 2025 Plan Commission meeting
• Public comment limited to three minutes per person; written comments can be emailed to [email protected]

The Plan Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a sketch plan for a subdivision at 65 Spring Creek Road to the Village Board. The vote occurred after a public hearing where no comments were made. The motion passed with all members present voting in favor.

• Approved minutes of July 14, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for 65 Spring Creek Road sketch plan (5-0)
• Recommended sketch plan approval to Village Board (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Barrington Hills Board of Trustees will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including adopting zoning regulations for solar energy systems and amending tree preservation rules, both tabled from August. They will also vote on purchasing replacement police vehicles, accepting the FY2024 audit report, and replacing an overhead door at the fire station. A ceremonial swearing-in of Sergeant Ryan Hackbarth will take place.

• Vote on ordinance adopting zoning regulations for solar energy systems (tabled from August 25)
• Vote on ordinance amending tree preservation regulations (tabled)
• Vote on resolution authorizing purchase of police vehicles
• Vote to accept FY2024 audit report
• Vote on resolution for replacement of overhead door at 120 W. Algonquin Road (fire station)

The Board of Trustees approved three ordinances: one authorizing the disposal of a village vehicle, one authorizing the purchase of a police vehicle, and two previously tabled ordinances regarding solar energy systems and tree preservation regulations. The meeting also approved invoices, reports, and resolutions for administrative matters.

• Approved Resolution 25-14 for police vehicle purchase
• Approved Ordinance 25-12 for disposal of 2016 Ford Explorer
• Approved Ordinance 25-10 for solar energy systems (tabled from August)
• Approved Ordinance 25-11 for tree preservation regulations (tabled from August)
• Approved Resolution 25-15 for overhead door replacement at 120 W. Algonquin Road
• Approved August 2025 minutes and treasurer's report
• Approved September 2025 invoices and overtime report
• Approved FY 2024-ECCEZION audit report

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will vote on a resolution to approve an agreement with LZ Design Build Group for the Village Hall Renovation Project. They will also vote to table two ordinances: one adopting zoning regulations on solar energy systems (Ordinance 25-10) and one amending tree preservation regulations (Ordinance 25-11). Additional votes include approval of minutes, treasurer's report, invoices, police pension report, and overtime report. The meeting will begin with a ceremonial swearing-in of Officer Jenry Valdez.

• Ceremonial swearing-in of Officer Jenry Valdez
• Vote to table Ordinance 25-10 on solar energy system zoning regulations
• Vote to table Ordinance 25-11 amending tree preservation regulations
• Vote on resolution approving Village Hall Renovation agreement with LZ Design Build Group
• Vote on treasurer's report, invoices, police pension, and overtime reports

The Board of Trustees approved a contract with LZ Design Build Group for Village Hall renovations, with a completion date of January 10, 2026. Two ordinances regarding solar energy systems and tree preservation regulations were tabled. The Board also approved several monthly financial and administrative reports.

• Approved renovation agreement with LZ Design Build Group (4-0)
• Tabled ordinance 25-10 regarding solar energy system zoning regulations (4-0)
• Tabled ordinance 25-11 regarding tree preservation regulations (4-0)
• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted July 2025 Village Treasurer’s report (4-0)
• Approved August 2025 invoices (4-0)
• Approved July 2025 overtime report (4-0)
• Accepted July 2025 police pension report (4-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review monthly reports regarding finance, public safety, and building permits. The meeting includes votes on ordinances related to solar energy systems, tree preservation regulations, and the disposal of village-owned personal property.

• Ordinance adopting zoning regulations on solar energy systems
• Ordinance amending tree preservation regulations in Title 4, Chapter 6
• Ordinance authorizing disposal of personal property owned by the Village
• Discussion of a proposed special use request in unincorporated McHenry County

The Board adopted Ordinance 25‑09 authorizing disposal of village‑owned personal property. Two other ordinances—solar energy regulations (Ordinance 25‑10) and a tree preservation amendment (Ordinance 25‑11)—were tabled to the August meeting. Routine items such as the June minutes, treasurer’s report, invoices, overtime report and police pension report were all approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 25‑09 disposing village personal property (6‑0)
• Tabled Ordinance 25‑10 solar energy regulations to August meeting (all Ayes)
• Tabled Ordinance 25‑11 tree preservation amendment to August meeting (all Ayes)
• Approved June 23, 2025 Board minutes (6‑0)
• Accepted Village Treasurer’s July 2025 report (6‑0)
• Approved July 2025 invoices (6‑0)
• Approved June 2025 overtime report (6‑0)
• Accepted June 2025 police pension report (6‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and then vote on a proposed text amendment to village code sections on definitions (5-2-1), solar energy regulations (5-3-15), and energy system removal (5-3-17). The board will also consider approving draft minutes from May 12, 2025.

• Public hearing on Text Amendment to Sections 5-2-1, 5-3-15, and 5-3-17 (Solar Energy Regulations)
• Vote on recommendation for the same text amendment
• Approval of draft minutes from May 12, 2025

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to recommend approval of proposed text amendments to the Village Code regulating solar energy systems. The recommendation includes four modifications suggested during the public hearing: limiting ground-mounted system size to the floor area ratio for accessory structures, adding a comma, striking the phrase 'while no longer in use', and adding a reference to the general penalty. The amendments were forwarded to the Village Board for final action.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2025 meeting with revision noted by Member Cernik (6-0-2)
• Closed public hearing on solar energy text amendment (6-0-2)
• Recommended approval of solar energy text amendment with four revisions (6-0-2)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will discuss a Tree Preservation Ordinance. The meeting also includes a vote to approve minutes from the June 16, 2025 special meeting. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Vote: Approval of minutes from special meeting June 16, 2025
• Discussion: Tree Preservation Ordinance
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)

The Plan Commission recommended the adoption of a Tree Preservation Ordinance to the Village Board. The ordinance increases the square footage of buckthorn removal required for tree replacement credit from 5,000 to 10,000 square feet. The commission also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved June 16th, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended adoption of Tree Preservation Ordinance (7-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider a resolution to award the Village Hall renovation project to LZ Design Build Group as the lowest responsible bidder. Trustees will also discuss a proposed special use request in unincorporated McHenry County and review routine monthly reports from departments including finance, police, building and zoning.

• Vote on resolution selecting LZ Design Build Group for Village Hall renovation project
• Discussion of proposed special use request in unincorporated McHenry County
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2025 meeting
• Review of May 2025 Police Pension Report
• Building permit and enforcement reports for May/June 2025

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution to select LZ Design Build Group for the Village Hall renovation project. Other actions included approving May minutes, the Treasurer's report, June invoices, overtime reports, and police pension reports.

• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted May 2025 Village Treasurer’s report (5-0)
• Approved June 2025 invoices (5-0)
• Approved May 2025 overtime report (5-0)
• Accepted May 2025 police pension reports (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 25-12 to select LZ Design Build Group for Village Hall renovations (5-0)

Plan Commission Special Meeting

The Barrington Hills Plan Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the Tree Preservation Ordinance. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Vote on minutes from April 7, 2025 Plan Commission meeting
• Discussion of the Tree Preservation Ordinance (current ordinance attached)

The Plan Commission held a special meeting to discuss a draft tree preservation ordinance. The meeting focused on a Woodland Management Plan that offers residents credit for removing buckthorn. No final votes were taken; the draft will be published before the next meeting.

• Approved April 7th, 2025 minutes (5-1)
• Publicized draft tree preservation ordinance for next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The Board will certify the April 1, 2025 consolidated election results and administer the oath of office to Village President Brian D. Cecola and Trustees Laura S. Ekstrom, David Riff, and Thomas W. Strauss. Votes are scheduled to appoint David Riff as President Pro Tem, approve trustee committee assignments, and reappoint Nikki Panos as Village Clerk. Routine financial reports, including the Treasurer's report, invoices, overtime, and the police pension report, along with monthly departmental reports, are also on the agenda.

• Certification of April 1, 2025 consolidated election results and oath of office for new officials
• Vote to appoint David Riff as President Pro Tem
• Vote on trustee committee assignments (Building & Zoning, Environment, Finance, Health, Insurance, Municipal Buildings & Grounds, Planning, Public Safety, Roads & Bridges, Village Personnel)
• Resolution reappointing Nikki Panos as Village Clerk
• Vote on monthly invoices, overtime report, and Police Pension Report

The Board of Trustees approved the minutes, accepted financial reports, and reappointed Village Clerk Nikki Panos. They also approved committee assignments for the new term.

• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Accepted Village Treasurer’s April 2025 report (5-0)
• Approved May 2025 invoices (5-0)
• Approved April 2025 overtime report (5-0)
• Accepted Police Pension April report (5-0)
• Reappointed Nikki Panos as Village Clerk (6-0)
• Approved committee assignments (5-0)
• Appointed David Riff as President Pro-Tem (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Barrington Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on proposed revisions to its Rules of Notice and Petition, and on a code modification regarding solar energy. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its March 10, 2025 meeting. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Approval of March 10, 2025 ZBA minutes
• Revision of ZBA Rules of Notice and Petition
• Code modification to Public Energy - Solar Energy

The ZBA approved the minutes of the March 10 meeting. It also approved updates to its rules of notice and petition. The board set proposed solar energy regulations for a public hearing, which would require a special use permit for ground-mounted solar systems.

• Approved minutes of March 10 meeting (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved updates to ZBA rules of notice and petition (6-0, 1 absent)
• Set proposed solar energy regulations for a public hearing (6-0, 1 absent)

Board of Trustees

The Barrington Hills Board of Trustees will vote on a resolution to authorize a contract with Corrective Asphalt Materials LLC for pavement rejuvenation, along with several other items. Other votes include updates to trespass regulations and the village fee schedule, an intergovernmental agreement with the Cuba Township Road District, and an employee leasing agreement with MGT Impact Solutions. The board will also approve appointments to the Plan Commission, Board of Health, and Zoning Board of Appeals, and recognize police personnel with service awards. The meeting includes public comment limited to three minutes per person.

• Resolution authorizing contract with Corrective Asphalt Materials LLC for pavement rejuvenation
• Ordinance updating trespass regulations (Section 8-2-23 of Village Code)
• Ordinance updating fee and penalties schedule for building, licenses, and permits
• Resolution approving intergovernmental agreement with Cuba Township Road District
• Resolution approving employee leasing agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC

The Board approved a contract for pavement rejuvenation, a fee and penalties schedule, and agreements with Cuba Township Road District and an employee leasing firm. The Board also appointed members to the Plan Commission, Board of Health, and Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Approved Resolution 25-08 for pavement rejuvenation with Corrective Asphalt Materials LLC
• Approved Ordinance 25-07 updating trespass to land regulations
• Approved Ordinance 25-08 updating village fee and penalties schedule
• Approved Resolution 25-09 with Cuba Township Road District
• Approved Resolution 25-10 for employee leasing with MGT Impact Solutions
• Appointed Matt Vondra as Plan Commission Chairman
• Appointed Dr. Frank Konicek as Board of Health Chairman
• Appointed Dan Wolfgram as Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman

Plan Commission

The Barrington Hills Plan Commission will vote on draft minutes from its February 10, 2025 special meeting and hold a discussion on the village's tree preservation ordinance. No other substantive business is listed.

• Vote on draft minutes from February 10, 2025 special meeting
• Discussion of tree preservation ordinance (current ordinance pdf attached)

The Plan Commission discussed a proposed Woodland Management Plan to enhance existing woodlands but took no vote. Members debated the 10-year timeframe, tree replacement ratios, and the ordinance's impact on new homeowners.

• Approved February 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Discussed Woodland Management Plan for tree preservation
• Debated 10-year timeframe for woodland management
• Debated tree replacement ratio based on DBH
• Discussed ordinance burden on new homeowners

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including the 2025 Road Program award, a temporary ban on trucks over 10 tons on village roads, and an amendment to the zoning code for solar energy systems. They will also consider a landscape maintenance contract with Alan Horticulture and appoint members to the Equestrian Commission. Monthly reports from various departments will be presented.

• Resolution authorizing Notice of Award for the 2025 Road Program
• Resolution temporarily prohibiting trucks exceeding 10 tons on village-maintained roads
• Ordinance amending zoning code to regulate solar energy systems
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Alan Horticulture for village landscape management
• Equestrian Commission appointments: Elaine Ramesh (Chair), Mary Beth Holsteen, Angela Johnson, Jill Zubak, Tricia Wood

The Board of Trustees approved the 2025 road program award to Builders Asphalt, temporary truck weight restrictions, disposal of two police squad cars, and a landscape management contract with Alan Horticulture. A zoning ordinance to regulate solar energy systems was denied (0-3). Routine financial approvals and equestrian commission appointments were also made.

• Approved Resolution 25-05 awarding 2025 road program to Builders Asphalt (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-06 posting temporary 10-ton truck weight restriction signs on village roads (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-05 authorizing auction of two police squad cars (3-0)
• Denied Ordinance 25-06 amending zoning code to regulate solar energy systems (0-3)
• Approved Resolution 25-07 landscape management contract with Alan Horticulture (4-0)
• Approved equestrian commission appointments: Elaine Ramesh, Mary Beth Holsteen, Angela Johnson, Jill Zubak, Tricia Wood (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing and vote on proposed text amendments to village codes regarding solar energy definitions, regulations, and energy system removal. The board will also discuss a zoning amendment submission and consider approval of the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and vote on text amendments to Definitions (5-2-1), Solar Energy Regulations (5-3-15), and Energy System Removal (5-3-17)
• Discussion of a zoning amendment submission
• Vote to approve minutes from February 18, 2025 meeting
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted against approving the proposed solar energy text amendment and will forward it to the Village Board with a recommendation to deny it in its current form. Earlier, the board approved the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting and closed the public hearing on the solar energy regulations. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Closed public hearing on solar energy regulations (motion carried)
• Motion to approve solar energy text amendment and refer to Village Board with recommendation to approve – failed
• Text amendment will be forwarded to Village Board with recommendation to deny in its current form
• Directed staff to draft language for future limits on who may apply for text amendments
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The Barrington Hills Board of Trustees will consider several routine reports and votes, including the Village Treasurer's financial updates and monthly department reports. A key item is a resolution to authorize the purchase of police vehicles. The board will also vote on a zoning ordinance allowing the commercial sale of agricultural products in residential districts, a fee and penalty schedule ordinance, and an amendment to the service agreement with Oxcart Permit Systems for overweight permit payments.

• Approval of January 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Resolution authorizing purchase of police vehicles
• Ordinance amending Section 5-2-1 to allow commercial sale of agricultural products in residential districts
• Ordinance adopting a new village fee and penalty schedule for zoning and vehicle overweight matters
• Resolution approving amendment to the Oxcart Permit Systems service agreement for automated overweight permit payments

The Board approved the purchase of two police vehicles and a new fee schedule, while rejecting a motion to table the ordinance. A separate resolution to adjust online permit fees with Oxcart was also passed.

• Approved Resolution 25-03 for police vehicle purchase (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-04 for fee and penalty schedule (4-2)
• Rejected motion to table Ordinance 25-04 (2-4)
• Approved Resolution 25-04 for Oxcart permit system fees (6-0)
• Allowed Trustees Strauss and Ekstrom to participate remotely (4-0)
• Approved January 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved January 2025 treasurer's report (6-0)
• Approved February 2025 invoices (6-0)

Roads & Bridges

The Roads & Bridges Committee will vote on the 2025 Road Program recommendation, including bid tabulation, and a seasonal road posting with a 10-ton weight restriction. They will also discuss overweight permit fees and vote on meeting minutes from November 2024. Public comment is limited to three minutes.

• Vote on 2025 Road Program recommendation with bid tabulation
• Seasonal road posting: 10-ton weight restriction recommendation
• Discussion of overweight permit fees
• Vote on minutes from November 13, 2024 special meeting
• Public comment limited to three minutes per person

The Committee recommended Builders Paving for the 2025 road program, excluding the Reclamite application. A seasonal road closure was set for March 10, 2025. Officials discussed raising overweight permit fees to $100 per trip, but no decision was made.

• Approved November 13, 2024 Special Meeting minutes
• Set seasonal road closure effective date for March 10, 2025
• Recommended Builders Paving for the 2025 road program (excluding Reclamite application)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and then vote on a proposed text amendment to Section 5-2-1 of the Zoning Ordinance to change the definition of Agriculture, filed by Chris Yamamoto. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the November 12, 2024 special meeting. Public comment is allowed in person (3-minute limit) or via email to the Village Clerk.

• Public hearing on text amendment to redefine 'Agriculture' in Section 5-2-1
• Vote on the text amendment following the public hearing
• Vote to approve minutes of the November 12, 2024 special meeting
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit and email option

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to Section 5-2-1 of the Zoning Code that would have permitted the sale of agricultural products grown on the property as of right in all residential districts. After hearing testimony both for and against, Board members expressed concerns about allowing outside commercial use of residential property throughout the entire village. A motion to recommend approval failed on a 0-5 roll-call vote, meaning the amendment will not be forwarded to the Village Board.

• Approved minutes of November 12, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing on text amendment to Section 5-2-1 Agriculture Definition
• Motion to recommend approval of the text amendment failed (0-5)

Plan Commission Special Meeting

The Barrington Hills Plan Commission will hold a special meeting to vote on prior meeting minutes and appoint a secretary. The main business includes discussions on the Tree Preservation Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Vote on minutes from November 19, 2024 special meeting
• Vote to appoint a secretary
• Discussion of Tree Preservation Ordinance (current ordinance linked)
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan

The Plan Commission approved the November 2024 meeting minutes and appointed David Meehan as secretary. The commission held a public hearing on the Tree Preservation Ordinance and discussed the Comprehensive Plan, with no votes taken on substantive items.

• Approved November 2024 meeting minutes (7-1)
• Appointed David Meehan as Secretary (unanimous)
• Discussed Tree Preservation Ordinance (no vote)
• Requested staff review options to improve tree ordinance (no vote)
• Discussed Comprehensive Plan (no vote)

Board of Trustees

The Barrington Hills Board of Trustees meeting will consider the village’s FY 2025 budget through an Annual Appropriation Ordinance. Trustees will also vote on a resolution to hire Wold Architects for ADA and safety upgrades to Village Hall, a boundary‑line agreement with South Barrington, and a pre‑emptive ordinance against Cook County paid‑leave and minimum‑wage rules. Additional items include a plan commission appointment and routine reports from finance, public safety, roads, building, planning, insurance, health, environment, equestrian, and administration.

• Vote on Annual Appropriation Ordinance for FY 2025 (Jan 1 2025–Dec 31 2025)
• Resolution authorizing architectural services contract with Wold Architects for Village Hall ADA and safety improvements
• Resolution ratifying amended jurisdictional boundary line agreement with Village of South Barrington
• Ordinance pre‑empting Cook County paid‑sick‑leave and minimum‑wage ordinances within the village
• Appointment of David Meehan to the Plan Commission (term expires April 2027)

The Board unanimously passed an ordinance pre-empting Cook County's paid sick leave and minimum wage ordinances within the village, retroactive to January 1, 2025. Also approved the annual appropriation ordinance for FY2025, authorized ADA improvements to Village Hall, and ratified a boundary line agreement with South Barrington. All votes were 5-0 with one trustee absent.

• Approved Ordinance 25-02 pre-empting Cook County paid sick leave and minimum wage (5-0)
• Approved Annual Appropriation Ordinance 25-01 for FY2025 (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 25-01 for architectural services for Village Hall ADA and safety improvements (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 25-02 ratifying boundary line agreement with Village of South Barrington (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024 (5-0)
• Accepted Village Treasurer's Report for December 2024 (5-0)
• Approved invoices for January 2025 (5-0)
• Approved overtime report for December 2024 (5-0)