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Village Financial Planning |
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Volume 2012 Issue 21 |
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Mayor’s Message: Save On Electricity |
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Village Wins Award |
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Pages 4 & 5 |
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Shop
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MARCH
March 5-8 & March 13 BACOG Private Well Water Quality Testing Event & Program (More information on Page 6)
March 20 General Primary Election Day (More information on Page 7)
APRIL
April 4 Yard Waste Pick Up Resumes (Yes, Spring is just around the corner!)
April 27 Arbor Day - Plant a tree and visit the “Natural Endeavors” webpage
MAY
May 31 (Thursday) Garbage collection day due to Memorial Day holiday. Open burning ends. |
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NEWS & NOTES |
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Mark Your Calendars |
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For links to more information about this topic and other articles in this Bulletin, check out the LinkMe version of this newsletter at www.lakebarrington.org.
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Village of Lake Barrington Wins Conservation & Native Landscaping Award |
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The Lake Barrington Village Hall Detention Basin was selected by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Chicago Wilderness for a 2011 Conservation and Native Landscaping Award. The retrofit project was completed through a partnership of the Village, the Flint Creek Watershed Partnership (FCWP) and Trillium Native Landscapes, Inc. An Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) grant funded 60% of the project. The Conservation and Native Landscaping Award recognizes sites that are exemplary in the use of native landscaping, ecosystem restoration and protection, and/or conservation design. These practices create and protect habitat for a variety of native plant and animal species and result in important environmental benefits for both people and nature. The Village thanks Patsy Mortimer of FCWP, and Kevin Rische of Trillium Native Landscaping. |
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Lake Barrington * Shop * Dine * Play * |
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* Eats & Entertainment The Village also has a variety of eats from pub fare to fine Italian dining. Most of these restaurants are enhancing their spaces and/or menus. Several of these restaurants are venues for musical entertainment as well and are noted with an *. ZaZa’s Tavola Italiana*, located at the Market Place, recently opened its new lounge and party/meeting room. On the southern end of town, The Onion Pub and Brewery*, which offers a beautiful dining experience on Pepper Lake, is giving its bar area a facelift & enhancing its banquet facilities. In March, The Onion Pub is introducing a new spring menu. Gino’s East at Lake Barrington* is offered at The Kelsey Road House* eat in, carryout, or home delivered, along with their regular fare. RSVP’s 2 Pizza, Bar & Grill* located on Rt. 14 is a “sports bar & restaurant with a Cheers feel”. The Field House Café, located inside the Lake Barrington Field House, recently changed its menu to healthy salads, pasta, and sandwiches. |
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* Retail Therapy Lake Barrington experienced a recent boon in retail businesses with the openings of new businesses in 2011 including Fidelity Motor Group and Treetime Christmas Creations (pictured right).
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There’s something to look forward to while we nest in the warmth of our homes this winter! Think cooling off in the heat of summer. The Lake Barrington Countryside Park District has begun installation of the water spray park and bathroom facility near the tot lot east of the Village Hall parking lot. The sprays will be activated by a personal control and a timing mechanism. Benches will be installed around the perimeter for chaperones to keep an eye on their children. The project is expected to debut this coming summer. For more information about the new water spray park and other Lake Barrington Countryside Park District amenities, go to the LBCPD website at www.lakebarringtonparkdistrict.org.
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Making a Splash with the Lake Barrington Countryside Park District |
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For illustration only. Example of a water spray park feature. |
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Besides unique countryside living, Lake Barrington is home to two commercial/business areas which offer an array of goods and services. Market Place is located on Shoreline Road at Route 59 and Kelsey Road, and the Lake Barrington Business & Industrial Park is located off of Route 14 (Northwest Highway) from Pepper Road to Hillview Drive. The Business Park is also accessible from Kelsey Road at Pepper Road. Here is a sampling of what’s in Lake Barrington. The next time you go shopping, sign up for a fitness class, use a service or go out to eat, check online or in the phone book and consider using a Lake Barrington business.
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Several boutique resale and vintage gift/décor shops are located at 22029 & 22049 N. Pepper Road: Tattered Tiques (pictured left), Lake Barrington Resale 4 Less, You Need Resale Therapy Consignment Boutique, and Junk Warehouse Etc. |
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All of these businesses join longstanding Lake Barrington businesses Pasquesi Home & Gardens, Interiors By Bruce (pictured right), and other specialty businesses such as DC Leatherworks which makes custom leather products, Lake Barrington Feed & Supply, and Mowerworks. |
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This article is a brief explanation of the Village of Lake Barrington’s budget and financial planning activities. Every year the Village determines a property tax levy that must be passed by the Village Board and filed with the Lake County Clerk’s Office before December 31st. This is for the Village’s municipal share of the property tax. Lake County mails out these tax bills in May with the first installment being due the beginning of June and the last installment being due the beginning of September. This tax levy is used to partially fund the projected expenses of the next fiscal year for the Village of Lake Barrington.
The Village prepares an annual budget that is made up of appropriations which are expenses of the Village and estimated revenues for each fiscal year. The Village of Lake Barrington operates under a fiscal year that runs from May 1st through the following April 30th. Each line item of revenue and expense is researched and analyzed to determine what is appropriate for the following year to provide services for the Village residents. The prior year’s actual and budgeted amounts are analyzed in detail. The Village has several meetings during the winter months when determining the next year’s budget and it is passed by the Board in May or June of each year. The yearly financial plan document is very detailed and shows the planning process, financial projections, narrative data and descriptions, and charts, graphs, and historical data.
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Every month at the Village Board meeting the financial statements are presented that show the monthly results, fiscal year to date results, prior historical data, and comparison to budget.
There is an annual audit of all the financials of the Village by an outside independent accounting firm each July for the previous fiscal year. All accounts and transactions are reviewed for accuracy. The outside firm spends a week reviewing all documents at the Village offices. The auditors report to the board at the October board meeting their results and issue a formalized financial report . This report is filed with the State of Illinois Comptrollers Office and Lake County Clerks Office.
The financial plan and annual audit documents are available on the Village of Lake Barrington’s website at www.lakebarrington.org. |
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Village Accountant Earns Two Certifications Deborah Vernon, Village Accountant, received two certifications in 2011. She completed a five year process to accumulate points in education and work experience to earn the designation of an Illinois Municipal Treasurer’s Association Certified Illinois Municipal Treasurer. She also earned Certified Public Fund Investment Manager status through the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States & Canada by attending Institute training and passing a test with questions related to public fund investmenting, investment policies, cash flow, investment risk and safety. The Village congratulates Ms. Vernon on her notable achievements. |
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Mayor Richardson led the Board and members of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals through an economic development strategic session last summer focused on planning the future of three key business & commercial areas. As a result of the workshop, Houseal Lavigne Associates, a planning firm, is conducting a market study of the Lake Barrington Business and Industrial Park. The analysis includes a detailed assessment of the type, size, mix, and intensity of viable development potential within the Business Park. Trustee Dave Raclaw, Chairperson of the Finance, Economic Development & Human Resources Committee reported being “strongly encouraged by the narrowing focus on economic development” efforts. The analysis will help the Village achieve three commercial development goals while also improving the business climate for existing and future owners and tenants: |
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MAKING $EN$E OF MUNICIPAL DOLLAR$ & CENT$ Written by Village Accountant Deborah Vernon |
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Help us celebrate our World Record of 17,000 cupcakes from Barrington’s Biggest Birthday Party!
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New Plan Commission Member Appointed The Village welcomes Mary Ambrose-Gerak as a new member of the Plan Commission replacing Jack Wood who is moving out of the area. Ms. Ambrose-Gerak is an attorney and active member of the Barrington community. The Village thanks Jack Wood for his years of service. |
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Sign Up for Village E-News Would you like to receive occasional announcements from the Village via email, such as the semi-annual well water testing program, garbage holiday schedule and Freier Farm Barn Stomp? If so, please sign up for Village E-News on the Village website under the Lifestyle Lake Barrington section or email your name, address and email address to lakebarrington@lakebarrington.org. Contact information including email addresses is not shared and is considered exempt under the Freedom of Information Act. |
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2012-2013 Vehicle Stickers Available The new Vehicle Stickers are available for $5 each. Residents obtain vehicle stickers on a voluntary basis to possibly avoid citations in the City of Chicago and other towns that require vehicle stickers. Stickers are good from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013. Application for the stickers are available at Village Hall and on the Forms & Fees webpage at www.lakebarrington.org. |
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Barrington Area Council of Governments Private Well Water Quality Testing Event March 2012
Test kit pick up at Village Hall March 5-8 March 5-7 Monday-Wednesday 8 am-3 pm March 8 Thursday 8 am-Noon
$10 each Special low rate for Groundwater Awareness Week
Sample Drop Off Day March 13 Garlands of Barrington 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington 3:30 pm—7:30 pm (Note new location)
Groundwater & Wells Presentation at 6:30 p.m. All residents welcome to attend regardless of testing.
For more information, visit the BACOG website at www.bacog.org, Water Resources page, or call 847-381-7871 |
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Clean Up of Decades Old Dumpsite Resumes
The site clean-up of a property used for a dumpsite in Lakeland Estates began in February. A $430,000 grant allowed the IEPA to begin work on the removal of the final 6,200 tons of garbage including vehicles, tires, barrels, construction debris, appliances, and other items. On-site drainage work to facilitate the garbage removal and some work in the adjacent side yard will also be completed along with installing lockable gates. The work is projected to take about 45 to 60 days, weather permitting. |
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Click on the logos or restaurant names below to link to the restaurant’s respective website or Facebook page. |
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While most municipalities have struggled in recent years, Lake Barrington’s longstanding conservative fiscal policy and strong leadership have helped bolster the Village through tough economic times. The Village recognizes the importance of finding economic development opportunities to continue this trend through building a strong revenue base. Mayor Richardson noted, “Planning and incentivizing retail and commercial development is setting the village on the path of continued, long-term prosperity.” |
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· Enhancing the Village’s revenue base, · Adding desired services and conveniences for residents, and · Improving the overall appearance of the business park.
By working closely with businesses and commercial property owners, the Village stands stronger as a whole community. |
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* Play
Did you know about the diverse selection of indoor recreational opportunities here in Lake Barrington? There are choices for all ages and abilities located off of Pepper Road and on Route 14 that offer indoor play.
Martial Arts Capital of the Barrington Area Whether for fitness, self defense, competition or to earn yourself a blackbelt, Lake Barrington has an array of martial arts. AKF Tiger Martial Arts offers classes in self defense and a wide range of martial arts styles including kung fu and tae kwan do. AKF Tiger Martial Arts also has a Kids Safe program and staff certified nutritionist. For schools with more focused styles, Kon Jo Karate teaches Shokotan Karate with a schedule of classes that includes open karate, general instruction, and those specialized for homeschoolers, girls, and students of different abilities. Barrington Judo (pictured below) teaches competition style judo which can also be used as a formidable method of self defense. All schools welcome students with different abilities. |
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From Ballet Barre to Boot Camp to Indoor Sports The Lake Barrington Field House (LBFH) is under new management. It offers a diverse array of sports, fitness and special interests. LBFH is best known for its team sports with competitive and recreational leagues for all ages. LBFH offers a range of fitness classes from ballet barre to boot camp and specialized athletic training. Use of the indoor walking track and senior classes are free of charge. Hobby clubs, including model airplane enthusiasts and a slot car racing club, use the Lake Barrington Field House as a meeting venue for their special interests. For a community based fitness experience centered around a workout of the day consider Crossfit Barrington, the Village’s newest fitness club.
Tucked at the end of Northpointe Parkway across the street from the Lake Barrington Field House is where Professional Baseball Instruction of Illinois (PBI), a specialized baseball training facility, is located. Kids in Action Gymnastics Academy (KIAGA) is moving into the building and is anticipated to open in April in time for their spring session. With the move, KIAGA is adding cheerleading classes and teams to their gymnastics, and trampoline and tumbling programs.
Pets Too! Nature’s Select Premium Pet Products expanded their retail store and home delivery business to include dog training & coaching. Agility Junkies, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the sport of dog agility which trains dogs and their people to navigate an obstacle course for competition or fun. |
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Please make a team and support the American Cancer Society at BHS Community Stadium on June 8, 2012
For more information contact: Joanne Dalessandro ajddell@sbcglobal.net www.relayforlife.org/barringtonil |