The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District (BCFPD) Board of Trustees meets tonight at 6:30 PM at 22222 N. Pepper Road in Lake Barrington. A copy of their agenda can be viewed here.
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Barrington Countryside Fire District Board meets tonight
Posted in Agendas, Board of Health, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Politics, Property Taxes, Unions on November 21, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Better (decades) late than never
Posted in Appointments, Better Government Association, Big Red, Board of Health, BOHICA, Building Department, Conflict of interest, Contests, Crain's Chicago Business, Cuba Township Road District, Deception, Elections, Equestrian Commission, Ethics, Illinois State Board of Elections, LeCompte/Anderson Commercial Horse boarding amendment, Mac's Property Management, OMA, One Barrington Hills, OP/Ed, Politics, Property Taxes, Real Estate, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Road construction, Roads & Bridges Committee, The New Normal, The Other Half, Transparency, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Code, Village President, Village Treasurer on September 30, 2022| 1 Comment »
Last Winter, the Village of Lake Barrington published the following in their seasonal newsletter:
“Lake Barrington’s Ethics Commission
Did you know that the Village has an Ethics Commission? The independent commission adds to the overall transparency of our government and serves to investigate complaints alleging violations of the Ethics Chapter of the Village Code. We are proud to report that this 3-member Commission has never once had to meet regarding a violation!”
Their Municipal Code actually devotes a chapter to ethics, and the main page of their website contains a link to, “Report a Concern.”
As previously chronicled in this publication, if one searches our Village Code, keying in the word “ethics,” the result reads, “No Matches Found.”
Our Village needs an Ethics Commission. How else could parties involved in complaints present their respective cases to determine if ethics violations did, or did not, occur? Listed below are typical practices that might arise in our Village, and in our opinion, may warrant investigation, understanding that there are no implications as to guilt or innocence of any on the list:
- Should expensive legal battles, possibly precipitated by actions of elected and appointed Village officials, be investigated?
- Should the hiring and retention of Village paid staff positions by elected family members be investigated?
- Should contracts with vendors who maintain personal and professional relationships with elected Village officials and their families be investigated?
- Should the solicitations of funds and hand selection of vendors by family members or close friends of elected Village officials, absent oversight by appointed Village committees, be investigated?
For these and other reasons, our Village needs to appoint an Ethics Commission to act as ombudsmen, when any question of potential maladministration or ethics violations is considered or occurs.
Candidates for this proposed commission could come from existing appointed Village bodies, ones whose objectivity would be unquestioned.
The perfect candidates for this roll are the incumbent members of the Board of Heath. They are highly qualified, underutilized, and would prove to be an effective force in maintaining ethical governance of the Village of Barrington Hills.
Related: “Our predominantly pusillanimous Village Board (Part 1),” “Our predominantly pusillanimous Village Board (Part 2),” “Better Government Association Commends Passage of Chicago Ethics Ordinance–Sees More to Do,” “What happened to ethics reform in Illinois government? Why watchdogs have some hope,” “Meanwhile, One Barrington Hills makes amends, extinguishes website and turns the volume down,” “Learn from your (big) mistake, Laura, Bryan, Dave and Tom,” “Agreed”
Locally based HOPE’S IN dedicates their 50th volunteer built home in Guatemala
Posted in Board of Health, Fundraisers, Resident Spotlights, Village Board on August 19, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Repeat Village volunteers this year included Dr. Frank Konicek, Board of Health Chair (squatting at far left), Mike Hannigan (standing directly behind Frank), Marimarie Konicek (far right) and Colleen Konicek Hannigan, Trustee/President Pro-Tem (right of Marimarie).
“After an incredible two weeks, HOPE’S IN was able to bring two teams to Guatemala City to work alongside families and Potters House to complete our 50th home. We estimate that, as an organization, we have provided dignified, sturdy housing for 300 people!
Thank you to everyone who has generously supported our mission to empower families living in Guatemala and help develop the next generation of humanitarian leaders.
The Barrington Community Honored
The 50th home was dedicated in honor of the Barrington Community. We couldn’t have done it without the help of our hometown! We are so grateful for the generosity the community has shared with us over the past ten years. HOPE’S IN is so excited to continue making an impact in Guatemala.
Over 500 volunteers have participated in our Service Learning Exchange to Guatemala to help build the homes, run medical clinics, and train local health professionals. We encourage all our volunteers to continue sharpening their humanitarian leadership by getting involved with service in their hometowns. We hope TEAM HOPE can continue to give back to the community that has given us so much. Barrington, thank you!”
To learn more, visit HOPE’S IN.
Village Board of Trustees meets tonight
Posted in Agendas, BACT, Board of Health, Building Department, Cuba Rd Bridge, ePacket Agendas, Financial Reports, Land Use, Minutes, Plan Commission, Resident Surveys, Roads & Bridges Committee, VBHPD, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Clerk, Village Code, Village Director of Administration, Village Engineer, Village Government, Village President, Zoning Board on May 23, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Our Village Board of Trustees will be conducting their regular monthly meeting beginning this evening at 6:30 PM. Some of the topics on their agenda include:
- [Vote] A Resolution of Proclamation Appreciating Patrick Hennelly for 22 years of Dedicated Service to the Village of Barrington Hills Resolution 22 –
- [Vote] Resolution of Proclamation Appreciating Dr. Gwynne H. Johnston for 28 Years of Dedicated Service to the Village of Barrington Hills Resolution 22 –
- 5K/10K The Land We Love Run
The two gentlemen being recognized for decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Board of Health have our utmost gratitude and respect for their commitment to the residents of our Village.
A copy of the agenda can be viewed and downloaded here.
Village Board of Trustees meets tonight
Posted in Board of Health, Building Department, Entertainment, Equestrian Commission, Ethics, Finance Committee, Financial Statements, Plan Commission, Police Pension Board, Politics, Property Taxes, Roads & Bridges Committee, VBHPD, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Clerk, Village Director of Administration, Village Engineer, Village Government, Village President, Village Treasurer, Zoning Board on April 25, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Our Village Board of Trustees will be conducting their regular monthly meeting beginning this evening at 6:30 PM. Some of the topics on their agenda include:
- [Vote] A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Corrective Asphalt Materials LLC (CAM) for Pavement Rejuvenation and CRF Application on Select Village Maintained Roads Resolution 22 –
- [Vote] Board of Health Appointments (4)
- [Vote] Equestrian Commission Appointments (4)
- [Vote] Plan Commission Appointments (3)
- [Vote] Zoning Board of Appeals Appointments (2)
- [Vote] Police Pension Board Appointments (2)
A copy of the agenda can be viewed and downloaded here.
Zoning Board meets remotely Monday
Posted in Agendas, Board of Health, ePacket agendas, Ethics, Land Use, Longmeadow Parkway, Public Hearing, Village Attorney, Village Code, Zoning Board on April 17, 2021| 3 Comments »
160 Hawthorne Road
The regular monthly Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will be available for remote participation only Monday, April 19th, beginning at 6:30 PM. Items on the agenda include public hearings and meetings on the following:
- Amendment to Existing Special Use (parking lot expansion): Al Azhar Islamic Foundation – 160 Hawthorne Road
- Special Use Application (recreational facility): Dundee Township Park District -South and Parallel to the Longmeadow Parkway near Algonquin Road
A copy of their agenda can be viewed and downloaded here.
Board of Trustees meeting tonight
Posted in 220, Agendas, Board of Education, Board of Health, ePacket Agendas, Equestrian Commission, Finance Committee, Financial Reports, Heritage and Environs Committee, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Pension Funding, Plan Commission, Plum Farm development, Police Reports, Public Safety, Public Safety Committee, Roads & Bridges Committee, School Districts, Special Use Permits, Topics Of Interest, Uncategorized, VBHPD, Village Board, Village Code, Village Government on September 25, 2017| Leave a Comment »
The Village Board will meet on tonight September 25th at 6:30 PM. The agenda and e-Packet can be found here.
Board of Health meets today
Posted in Agendas, Board of Health, Topics Of Interest, Uncategorized, Village Government, Well Water Quality on September 5, 2017| Leave a Comment »
The Board of Health will hold a special meeting today at 7:30 PM. The agenda and e-packet materials can be found here.
August 28th Board of Trustees meeting agenda posted
Posted in Agendas, Algonquin Rd, Barrington Hills Farm, Board of Health, Building Department, Cell Towers, Cellular Service, ePacket Agendas, Finance Committee, Financial Reports, Heritage and Environs Committee, Heritage Fest, Insurance Committee, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Disconnection, Land Use, Legal Expenses, Longmeadow Parkway, Minutes, Pension Funding, Police Pension Board, Public Safety, Road construction, Roads & Bridges Committee, Topics Of Interest, Uncategorized, VBHPD, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Code, Village Government, Village President, Zoning Board on August 26, 2017| Leave a Comment »
May 23rd Village Board meeting ePacket Agenda available
Posted in 220, Accidents, Agendas, Appointments, Barrington Hills Park District, Board of Health, Crime, ePacket Agendas, Equestrian Commission, Financial Reports, Heritage and Environs Committee, Insurance Committee, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Legal Committee, Legal Expenses, Minutes, Pension Funding, Plan Commission, Police Pension Board, Police Reports, Public Safety, Public Safety Committee, Riding Club Commission, Road construction, Roads & Bridges Committee, Roads and Bridges, School Districts, Uncategorized, VBHPD, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Code, Village Government, Village President, Zoning Board on May 21, 2017| Leave a Comment »
The ePacket agenda containing links to documents to be discussed during Tuesday evening’s Village Board meeting has been posted. To access the ePacket link, click here.
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