Barrington resident tells village board Motor Works security has been stopping drivers near Barrington and Dundee; asks police to intervene

A resident identified in the record as Mr. Russen told the Village Board of Barrington at its Oct. 27 meeting that employees of Motor Works and private security personnel have been patrolling and making stops on public roads near the Barrington and Dundee Roads intersection and that village police have at times detained residents at the direction of those security employees.

"This is ridiculous and has violated fourth amendment rights as well as caused a lot of chaos and animosity between residents and local law enforcement," Mr. Russen said during public comment, urging the board to take action.

Russen described multiple concerns: transport trucks parking on shoulders and unloading near the intersection within about 100 feet of the junction, school buses crossing double yellow lines to avoid a traffic light, and what he characterized as security staff parking illegally and attempting to redirect or stop vehicles on public rights of way. He said police responses to complaints have, on the occasions he witnessed them, resulted in drivers being released without tickets or credential checks.

Russen also named Scott Anderson in his remarks and alleged Anderson had misrepresented conditions at the intersection and had encouraged the use of private security to address it. "I think he's corrupt, unqualified, and should resign," Russen said. Anderson was not present at the meeting when Russen spoke.

Russen asked the board to require professional police stops and more consistent enforcement at the intersection, saying the combination of large trucks, alleged illegal parking, and private security interventions creates a public-safety risk.

The board did not take formal action on the complaint during the meeting; President Mike Moran thanked Russen for his diligence and moved on to the next agenda item.