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Park District/Riding Club Elections “Public Notice”

Posted in Algonquin Rd, Animal Welfare, Appointments, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills Polo Club, Commercial Horse Boarding, Community Alerts, Contests, Countryside Elementary School, Deception, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Don't Change Barrington Hills, Dumb and Dumber, Elections, Entertainment, Equestrian Commission, FPDCC, FUBAR, Goat Rodeo, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Illinois State Board of Elections, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Massbach Hounds, Organizations, Perjury, Politics, Privacy, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Resident Spotlights, Riding Center Advisory Committee, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Save 5 Acres, SOS Party, The Other Half, Topics Of Interest, Transparency, Unions, Well Water Quality, Your Barrington Hills on October 16, 2024| Leave a Comment »

What follows was recently posted to the Barrington Hills Park District/Riding Club website (NOT emailed to district notice subscribers nor posted in the Daily Herald Classifieds):

“PUBLIC NOTICE

To The Residents Of The Barrington Hills Park District Cook, Lake and McHenry (But not Kane?) Counties, Illinois

Elections will be held to fill the following offices at the:

Consolidated election to be held April 1, 2025.

Park District Commissioner: Number of positions (2); .4-year term.

Candidates must file their certificates of nomination with the Barrington Hills Park District
designated representative (?).

Filing Period:

The filing of nomination petitions will be accepted at 361 Bateman Road, Barrington Hills IL 60010, in the Riding Center’s Meeting Room, November 12th through Monday November 18th at the following times:

Monday, November 12, 9AM-3 PM 

Tuesday, November 13, through Friday, November 15 Filing By Appointment Only.

Monday, November 18, 2024  10AM-5PM 

Petitions may be filed in person by the candidate or a representative, or by mail to: Barrington Hills Park District, 364 Bateman Road, Barrington Hills, IL 60010.

Nomination papers received in the mail before the first day of filing period will be returned to the sender as not filed.  Candidate document and filing information is available on the web: www.elections.il”

The posting can be found here.

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Barrington Hills Park District (RCBH) “Efficiency Act” & Board Meeting tonight

Posted in Agendas, Algonquin Rd, Animal Welfare, Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills Polo Club, Bicyclists, Big Brother, BraveHearts, Cell Towers, Clown Car, Commercial Horse Boarding, Countryside Elementary School, Deception, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Don't Change Barrington Hills, Elections, Financial Statements, FPDCC, FRVPC, FUBAR, Fundraisers, Goat Rodeo, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Immigration, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Disconnection, Lighting Ordinance, Mad Cows, Mówimy po polsku, Open Meetings Act, Perjury, Politics, Privacy, Public Safety, Real Estate, Riding Center Advisory Committee, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Save 5 Acres, Taxes, The Other Half, Topics Of Interest, Transparency, Unions, VBHPD, Well Water Quality, Your Barrington Hills on October 9, 2024| Leave a Comment »

The Barrington Hills Park District/Riding Club of Barrington Hills will be holding an Efficiency Act Meeting beginning at  6:00 PM followed by the Park Board Meeting (though only one agenda is posted?). Some topics on their agenda include:

  • Efficiency Report Review (not posted)
  • Approval of the September 2024 Park Board Meeting Minutes (not posted)
  • Approval of the September 2024 Park District Financials (not posted)
  • Advisory Committee Report (not posted)
  • Winter Indoor Riding Schedule (not posted)
  • Security Considerations for the Riding Center, IAPD Grant (not posted)
  • Project Requests* (not posted)
  • Administrator’s Report (you guessed it, not posted)

A copy of their agenda can be viewed here. Instructions for accessing the meeting remotely can be found here.

* “The Barrington Hills Park District is taking requests”

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Judge’s decision in Barrington Hills horse-boarding case upheld

Posted in Algonquin Rd, Animal Welfare, Deception, Don't Change Barrington Hills, Elections, Ethics, Horse Boarding, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, LeCompte/Anderson Commercial Horse boarding amendment, New Normal?, Perjury, Politics, Privacy, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Resident Spotlights, Save 5 Acres, Topics Of Interest, Village Attorney, Village Government, WTF on October 3, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Daily Herald File Photo, 2011

A state appeals court has upheld a Cook County judge’s 2023 ruling in a civil case stemming from a lengthy dispute between Barrington Hills neighbors over a horse-boarding business.

A three-judge panel on Monday unanimously affirmed Judge David B. Atkins’ decision against James J. Drury III, who’d sued Barrington Hills in 2015 over a zoning ordinance establishing rules for boarding businesses in the equestrian-friendly town. Drury alleged the ordinance was unconstitutional; Atkins disagreed.

The appeals court found Atkins made no errors and that the evidence presented at trial “fully supported” his conclusion.

Also listed as plaintiffs are Jack E. Reich and James T. O’Donnell, both of whom were Barrington Hills residents at the time the lawsuit was filed. An attorney for the plaintiffs couldn’t be reached.

Mary Dickson, an attorney for the village, declined to comment on the appellate ruling. Mayor Brian D. Cecola and trustees haven’t yet met to review the decision, Dickson said.

The ruling was the latest development in a legal fight that dates back to the 2000s between Drury and neighbors Benjamin and Cathleen LeCompte, who at the time operated a commercial boarding operation at their Oakwood Farms, 362 Bateman Road. Drury — the former leader of a polo club that once used LeCompte’s polo field — alleged the business disrupted the neighborhood.

In 2015, the village amended zoning rules to allow commercial horse boarding as an agricultural use. But after the board’s composition changed as a result of the spring 2015 election, trustees repealed the ordinance.

In his lawsuit, Drury alleged the now-repealed zoning rules resulted from political corruption, pointing to $5,000 campaign donations Benjamin LeCompte made to trustee candidates in the 2011 village election. Those donations were refunded after the Illinois State Board of Elections determined the candidates didn’t properly identify LeCompte as the donor in campaign reports.

The appellate court agreed with Atkins’ ruling that the donations didn’t represent a political conspiracy and didn’t affect the creation of the ordinance.

“The court found no connection whatsoever to LeCompte or anything diabolical in nature,” the court said. “LeCompte’s donation was perfectly legitimate.”

The case continued after the 2015 ordinance was struck down. Oakwood Farms still operates and is run by the couple’s daughter, Ashlee, its website indicates.

More here.

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Irene Michaels to Judge Tailgate Contest @ Annual LeCompte/Kalaway Polo Trailowners Cup 7/7/24

Posted in Don't Change Barrington Hills, Entertainment, Politics, Press Release, Save 5 Acres on September 5, 2024| Leave a Comment »

NEWS PROVIDED BY World Star PR

Multi-award winning singer Irene Michaels is honored to Judge the prestigious Tailgate Contest at the Annual LeCompte/Kalaway Polo Event, Chicagoland’s single largest polo event on September 7, 2024 at Barrington Hills Polo Club (250 Deepwood Road, Barrington Hills, Illinois). Each year both family and corporate tailgate spectators devote much effort and time in creating their spaces. Tailgate parties often occur in parking lots at stadiums, arenas and sports events before and after games, festivals and concerts. It is often seen as a critical part of the sports experience in the United States. Irene Michaels will be judging the event with Jane LePauw, Head of the Benjamin Marshall Foundation.

Tailgating builds the athletic,and community programs or events in the spirit of fans getting together in voluntary participation of these parties. It has become part of the classic American culture. Food, beer, and music is sometimes a part of the festivities. Regardless, it’s always a good time. Irene will be judging the creativity of these decorative parties.

Situated on the exclusive Oakwood Farms estate, the Polo Club and the event offers spectators an entertaining day with friends and family. In celebration of the equestrian lifestyle each year they offer a yearly tailgate competition which grows more popular each year. Irene and the other judges will be escorted via golf cart to all of the tailgaters while they make their final decision and choose the winner.

Following this festive event, Irene will be making her way to New York City to perform at “Pause For Peace”, a concert in celebration of International Peace Day in Times Square on September 21, 2024. Following that Irene will be heading to the already sold-out Josie Music Awards to perform on stage at the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 26 as last year’s winner and this years 2x nominee.

The official website for Irene Michaels may be found at https://www.irenemichaels.com

Source World Star PR

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Ribbon-cutting event being held Thursday for Longmeadow bridge

Posted in Algonquin Rd, BACOG, County, Deception, Don't Change Barrington Hills, Dumb and Dumber, Fat Bastard, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Kane, Land Use, Longmeadow Parkway, Politics, Property Taxes, Real Estate, Resident Spotlights, Resident Surveys, Road construction, Roads and Bridges, Save 5 Acres, SOS Party, Taxes, Topics Of Interest, Traffic, Transparency, Unions, Village President on August 26, 2024| Leave a Comment »

A ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the completion of the Longmeadow Parkway Corridor and the opening of the new bridge that crosses the Fox River will be held Thursday. (Kane County)

By MIKE DANAHEY | Elgin Courier-News

The completion of the Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting event to be held at the Carpentersville bridge at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29.

Years in planning and construction, the opening of the bridge is the last step in a significant development in Kane County infrastructure, “enhancing connectivity, improving
transportation efficiency and fostering economic growth,” a news release said.

The Longmeadow Parkway is a 5.6-mile stretch of road between Huntley Road and Route 62 that crosses through Carpentersville, Algonquin and Barrington Hills. Its centerpiece is the bridge that crosses over the Fox River.

Initially, the bridge was to be paid for with tolls but state legislators secured enough funding to cover the cost of construction bonds without requiring a user fee to pay for them. It is one of three regional bridges over the river in the northern Kane County area.

More here.

Related: “Recordings reveal 2006 Duda Property / Longmeadow Parkway ‘deal’”

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Zoning Board of Appeals meets Monday

Posted in Agendas, Animal Welfare, Barrington Hills Polo Club, Clown Car, Commercial Horse Boarding, Cook, County, ePacket agendas, Equestrian Commission, Ethics, Horse Boarding, Land Use, LeCompte/Anderson Commercial Horse boarding amendment, Mad Cows, Mówimy po polsku, Politics, Property Taxes, Public Hearing, Riding Club Commission, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Save 5 Acres, Topics Of Interest, Traffic, Transparency, Unions, Village Code, Village Director of Administration, Village Government, WTF, Zoning Board on August 18, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Our Zoning Board of Appeals will be holding their regular monthly meeting tomorrow evening beginning at 6:30 PM. Topics on their agenda include:

Public Hearing

  • An Application for an Amendment to an Existing Special Use, made by the Barrington Hills Polo Club for property located at 350 Bateman Road, PIN 01- 07-200-001
  • Text Amendment to Section 5-3-9 Bulk Regulations Relative to Berm & Fence Heights Initiated by the Zoning Board of Appeals (tabled from July 15, 2024)

Public Meeting

  • [Vote] An Application for an Amendment to an Existing Special Use, made by the Barrington Hills Polo Club for property located at 350 Bateman Road, PIN 01-07-200-001
  • [Vote] Text Amendment to Section 5-3-9 Bulk Regulations Relative to Berm & Fence Heights Initiated by the Zoning Board of Appeals

A copy of the 100-page agenda can be viewed and downloaded here.

Editorial note: The two (2) public hearing notices published in the Daily Herald listed the PIN for 350 Bateman Road as 01- 07-200-001. The agenda for tomorrow’s meeting also states, “350 Bateman Road, PIN 01- 07-200-001.”

However, the notice sign (seen at top) on the subject property we photographed Friday clearly reads, “350 Bateman Road, PIN 01-06-401-014.” Not to pick at nits, but that isn’t even close.

Related: “Zoning Board Public Hearing (Take two) scheduled August 19th,” “Special Zoning Board of Appeals meeting tonight,” “Special Zoning Board Public Hearing scheduled for July 17th”

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It’s been a long time coming, but Longmeadow Parkway bridge just weeks away from opening

Posted in Algonquin Rd, Barrington Hills Farm, Barrington Hills Park District, BOHICA, Commercial Horse Boarding, County, Deception, Don't Change Barrington Hills, Dumb and Dumber, Ethics, FUBAR, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Kane, Land Disconnection, Land Use, Open Meetings Act, Politics, Privacy, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Resident Spotlights, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Roads & Bridges Committee, Save 5 Acres, SOS Party, Taxes, Topics Of Interest, Unions, Village Board, Village Government, Village President on August 9, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Construction of the Longmeadow Parkway bridge over the Fox River is nearly finished and could open later this month after decades of discussion, planning and construction. (Gloria Casas/The Courier-News)

By GLORIA CASAS | ELGIN COURIER-NEWS

After nearly three decades of planning and construction, the new four-lane Longmeadow Parkway bridge over the Fox River in northern Kane County is nearly ready to open.

Although a date has not be announced, Kane County officials say a tentative ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for later this month. It’s the final piece in the Longmeadow Parkway, a 5.6-mile stretch of road between Huntley Road and Route 62 that crosses through Carpentersville, Algonquin and Barrington Hills.

“The construction contract’s completion date is Sept. 15,” Kane County spokeswoman Julie Mann said. “There’s a possibility that the contractor may finish the project soon, but it is still too early to tell at this point.”

Contractors need to complete bike path paving, pavement striping, traffic signals and landscaping before it’s ready for use, Mann said.

While most of the road is now open and construction of the bridge itself was done in 2020, completion of work near the bridge took years longer than anticipated. Lead was discovered near the site and had to be removed and final paving from Sandbloom/Williams Road east to the Bolz Road connector needed to be done.

“Everyone is happy that it’s finally completed,” Carpentersville Village President John Skillman said.

Read more here.

Related: “Recordings reveal 2006 Duda Property / Longmeadow Parkway ‘deal’”

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“Forest Preserve Master Plan Presentation for Horizon Farm & Spring Creek” presentation postponed, location changed

Posted in Agendas, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills Polo Club, Deception, Don't Change Barrington Hills, Equestrian Commission, Ethics, Fox River Valley Hunt, FPDCC, FRVPC, Goat Rodeo, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), LeCompte/Anderson Commercial Horse boarding amendment, Massbach Hounds, Politics, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Riding Center Advisory Committee, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Save 5 Acres, Taxes, Transparency, Unions on November 1, 2023| Leave a Comment »

FPDCC White House

The Forest Preserve District of Cook County will present their long-term plans December 13th at Barrington’s White House.

The Barrington Hills Park District (Riding Club) posted the following on October 20th after previously publishing this meeting occur on November 8th:

“Share your thoughts about  future development of Horiszon Farm and Spring Creek. The Park District will present your comments to the Forest Preserve representatives.

The next Forest Preserve Presentation will be:

Dec. 13, 2023  at 7:00 pm
Please note this is a change in date and location

Where:
Barrington’s White House
145 W. Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010
224.512.4284
Barrington White House 

What:
The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (FPDCC) developed a long-term, comprehensive master plan for Horizon Farm and Spring Creek which they will share with the public.

You are welcome to attend the meeting to learn the details of how this plan addresses conservation and recreational issues.

Learn more information about the FPDCC’s Master Plan.p”

As we shared in a previous post, “It’s concerning recommendations are being sent to the Park District only instead copying officials at the Forest Preserves of Cook County.

Therefore, we strongly encourage residents save their suggestions submitted to the Park District, and utilize the official Forest Preserves of Cook County Contact Form to directly communicate those recommendations under the, ‘Planning and Development,’ category. Make sure your comments reference, ‘Future development of Horizon Farm and Spring Creek.’”

Related: “Barrington Hills Park District soliciting recommendations regarding, ‘Future development of Horizon Farm and Spring Creek’

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Barrington Hills Park District Board meets tonight

Posted in Agendas, Animal Welfare, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills Polo Club, Commercial Horse Boarding, Countryside Elementary School, Deception, Ethics, Fox River Valley Hunt, FPDCC, FRVPC, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Mad Cows, Politics, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Riding Center Advisory Committee, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Save 5 Acres, The Other Half, Topics Of Interest, Unions on September 13, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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The Barrington Hills Park District Board will hold their monthly meeting this evening in person and via Zoom at 7:00 PM. Topics on their agenda include:

  • Indoor Arena Window Proposal
  • Adopt A Policy To Authorize Electronic Attendance At Board Meetings For Commissioners And The Public
  • Maintenance: Remove Buckthorn Next To Front Dumpster, and
  • Portable Ice Skating Rink

A copy of their agenda can be viewed here. Instructions for accessing the meeting remotely can be found here.

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Equestrian Commission meets tonight

Posted in Agendas, Audio recordings, Barrington Hills Park District, Big Red, Conflict of interest, Deception, Entertainment, Equestrian Commission, Ethics, Fox River Valley Hunt, FPDCC, FRVPC, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Land Use, Lighting Ordinance, Massbach Hounds, Organizations, Politics, Property Taxes, Real Estate, Riding Center Advisory Committee, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Save 5 Acres, Topics Of Interest, Unions, Village Director of Administration on September 12, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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The Equestrian Commission will hold a meeting this evening at 6:30 PM.  Though scheduled to meet quarterly, this will be their first meeting in a year.

Topics on this evening’s agenda are:

  • Equestrian Trail Subdivision Easements, and
  • Equestrian Trail Licenses

A copy of the agenda can be viewed here.

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