Our Village Board of Trustees meets tonight at 6:30 PM. A copy of their agenda can be viewed and downloaded here.
Social distancing and masks are required to attend the meeting. Those wishing to listen in can dial 508-924-1464.
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Board of Trustees meets tonight
Posted in Agendas, ePacket Agendas, Financial Reports, Minutes, Pritzker’s Rules of Order, Village Board, Village Code, Village Treasurer on August 24, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Village Board recordings reveal “InZone” updates
Posted in 220, Board of Education, County, Ethics, Lake, Land Use, Politics, Property Taxes, School Districts, Topics Of Interest, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Code, Zoning Board on July 31, 2020| 1 Comment »
Though not on their agenda, our Board of Trustees had a general discussion and provided updates on the “InZone” topic at their July meeting. We found the information enlightening, and we encourage residents to take less than ten minutes to listen in on some history and where things stood last week in the matter.
The link to the recording of their discussion can be accessed here.
Board of Trustees amends open burning ordinance
Posted in Conflict of interest, Deception, Land Use, Politics, Riding Club of BH, Village Board, Village Code on July 29, 2020| 3 Comments »
At their July 21st monthly meeting, after extended discussion our Board of Trustees approved an amended burning ordinance. The key components established with the new ordinance are:
- The location for any open burning shall not be less than 100 feet from any structure and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 100 feet of any structure.
- No open burn shall be more than 10 feet by 10 feet by 10 feet in dimension.
- No open burn shall burn in excess of six (6) hours in any calendar day.
- Landscape burns shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
- Any open burn shall be constantly attended by an individual at least 18 years of age until the fire is completely extinguished.
The ordnance was approved by a partisan vote of 5-2. Trustee Jacobsen inexplicably voted against the ordinance at the last minute despite the fact that she verbally agreed with most if not all of the changes made by a majority of fellow trustees prior to the vote.
A copy of the ordinance can be viewed here.
July 21st Board of Trustees meeting recordings released
Posted in 220, Board of Education, Deception, Entertainment, Ethics, Heritage Fest, Land Use, Legal Expenses, Politics, Property Taxes, Real Estate, School Districts, VBHPD, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Code, Zoning Board on July 27, 2020| 1 Comment »
Audio recordings of Tuesday evenings Board of Trustees meeting have been posted to the Village website. To access the recordings, click here.
Youth pastor becomes guardian of underserved Chicago teens, moves them to suburbs
Posted in 220, Entertainment, Ethics, Land Use, News Media, Politics, School Districts, Topics Of Interest, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Code, Zoning Board on July 25, 2020| 1 Comment »
Terrance Wallace is seen being escorted out of the MacArthur room Tuesday evening during the monthly Board of Trustees meeting.
A youth pastor from Chicago has taken dual-guardianship of several young men from some of the city’s most underserved neighborhoods and has allowed them to live in the suburbs where they are offered improved education, discipleship and resources.
Pastor Terrance Wallace, founder of the InZone Project, helps oversee seven young men living in a suburban home in Wauconda, Illinois, and has brought them into his family in a literal sense. He plans to move over 20 (15 earlier this week) others from the city into a suburban mansion in the affluent Barrington Hills this fall.
Wallace and the family of Angie Mooney, a state education worker, have lived with seven young black men from underserved Chicago communities in Wauconda for over a year. Schools, homes and opportunities are much better in Wauconda compared to the city, Mooney told the Christian Post.
Plans to bring as many as 25 more boys into the mansion in Barrington Hills, a predominantly white community, this fall has also faced opposition from some community members who argued at a community board meeting this week that “there won’t be oversight” or “protection.”
“What we’re seeing is a small few who lack the knowledge and experience of having black people in their lives,” Mooney argued. “The education these youth are gaining has created remarkable results in New Zealand and Wauconda. This is what God wanted in Wauconda and will move to Barrington Hills.”
In a Zoom video conference of 193 community members (a recording of which has yet to be made public as promised), 191 responded positively and welcomed InZone’s presence in Barrington Hills, Mooney said.
Wallace and Mooney discussed their plans to bring the InZone Project to the suburb at the board meeting Tuesday.
“With what we face as a nation, I think the only way to make America great is to confront our divisions and have conversations with each other,” he said. “We face challenges but I’m strengthened by the Lord to continue to charge forward.”
Read more of The Christian Post story here.
Editorial note: In addition to being a pastor, Wallace’s website states he is a, “motivational speaker, management consultant, innovator, mentor, entrepreneur, change agent and visionary.”
Another Roadblock For InZone Project Founder Terrance Wallace, Who Plans To Bring Boys From Violent Neighborhoods To Barrington Hills Mansion
Posted in 220, Entertainment, Land Use, Politics, Property Taxes, School Districts, Topics Of Interest, Village Board, Village Code, Zoning Board on July 22, 2020| 8 Comments »
Police chief Joseph Colditz is seen here escorting people out the Village Board meeting Tuesday night.
BARRINGTON HILLS, Ill. (CBS) — A man’s fight to bring boys from violent Chicago neighborhoods to Barrington Hills hit another roadblock Tuesday.
Terrance Wallace, founder of the InZone Project, is trying to buy a large mansion to provide a home for as many as 15 Black and Brown boys.
He has been working on approval from the Village of Barrington Hills since 2018, and he claims he has submitted the proper paperwork.
The topic got contentious during a meeting Tuesday night. Several people spoke on Wallace’s behalf, while others questioned his motives.
Read more from CBS Chicago here.
Editorial note: Last month it was 25 boys, now it’s 15. Also, last month it was reported Wallace owned the home and now he is, “is trying to buy,” it.
Village issues (another) “InZone” update
Posted in 220, Land Use, Legal Expenses, Politics, Press Release, School Districts, Village Code, Zoning Board on July 22, 2020| Leave a Comment »
“The Village has received multiple requests, concerns and comments regarding InZone and the property occupied by Terrance Wallace. The Village is in the process of investigating the proposed use and is gathering additional information regarding any such use.
The Village has retained special counsel, Ancel Glink, to assist with the InZone inquiry as well as pending zoning applications for approval of non-residential uses. The Village’s counsel has been in contact with Mr. Wallace and is attempting to schedule a meeting to discuss InZone’s proposed uses. An initial meeting was scheduled with Mr. Wallace to review his proposed use of the property. However, Mr. Wallace requested that the meeting be cancelled.
The Village’s counsel will continue its efforts to meet with Mr. Wallace to obtain additional information to evaluate the proposed use of the property under the applicable local ordinances including but not limited to the building codes, safety codes, and zoning codes. All properties in the Village must adhere to the Village Code.”
Village issues update regarding “InZone”
Posted in Legal Expenses, Politics, Topics Of Interest, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Code, Zoning Board on July 1, 2020| 1 Comment »
Dear Barrington Hills Residents:
As you may be aware, the Village of Barrington Hills has received media coverage and social media posts regarding a proposal by the InZone Project and Mr. Terrence Wallace. Various comments and concerns about the proposal have been shared with the Village Board and Village Administration. The Village acknowledges the importance of ensuring that any project, including this proposal, complies with all applicable ordinances, laws, and regulations.
Recognizing that this proposal has generated significant community interest, the Village has retained Special Counsel to work directly with InZone and the Village to determine the most appropriate course of action for this proposal. We ask the community to be patient and understand that the Village is taking the steps necessary to ensure that this proposal satisfies all health, safety, and other standards. Compliance with these standards is in the best interests of the community regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, creed, religion, or any other individual self-identified status or immutable characteristic.
Fact checking
Posted in 220, County, Lake, Politics, Property Taxes, School Districts, Village Board, Village Code, Zoning Board on July 1, 2020| Leave a Comment »
On Monday night, CBS Chicago reported a story that included audio and text stating the following:
“Over 20 acres of tree-lined property nestled in affluent Barrington Hills feature tennis courts and a sprawling home purchased by Terrance Wallace, the InZone Project founder.” (InZone Project Founder Says He’s Been Hit With Red Tape In Efforts To Bring Black And Brown Boys From Chicago To Live In Barrington Hills Mansion.)
There is no recorded public record of a recent sale of the property on 541 Merri Oaks Road. Public records do indicate that the property is currently owned by a Trust and has been under the ownership of the Trust or related parties since 2002.
Public records indicate that 2019 Real Estate Taxes were approximately $32,000, down from approximately $50,000 for 2018, and in both years, a homeowner’s exemption of $6,000 was taken. (Note: To take a general homestead exemption in Lake County, IL, the Property must be the principal residence of the owner as of the first of the year in which the exemption is claimed and this exemption can only be received on one property.)
If Mr. Wallace has other financial arrangements with the owner, it is not available in public records we can find.
Racism allegations follow as plan to move 25 kids into Barrington Hills home stalls
Posted in Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Code, Zoning Board on June 30, 2020| 11 Comments »
Although the leader of an organization helping disadvantaged minority youths contends race is a factor in his delayed plan to move into a Barrington Hills home with 25 children of color, village officials say the zoning code is the only issue.
Terrance Wallace wants to move his InZone Project into the 12,000-square-foot home on roughly 28 acres so he can provide opportunities for the children, who are under his legal guardianship, to live in a nurturing residential environment with support. He said he wants to relocate InZone to Barrington Hills from its temporary Wauconda home.
Wallace said he first contacted Barrington Hills in April 2018 to make village officials aware of his plan and did not receive a response for several months. He said officials have continued to ignore his recent emails.
“I definitely believe that has everything to do (with race),” Wallace said after he and several supporters brought their concerns to the village board meeting Monday night.
Village Attorney Patrick Bond said officials don’t have all the facts needed from Wallace and that race is not an issue.
“Everybody follows the same rules,” Bond said. “The zoning code doesn’t know what color you are, what race you are, what religion you are. That’s just not the case. The rules apply to everybody who comes into this village. And that’s not unique to this village. It’s not unique to this county. It’s not unique to this state.”
Read more here.
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