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South Barrington board approves warrants, contracts and multiple ordinances; tables Comcast franchise
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Summary
At its Oct. 9 meeting, the South Barrington Village Board approved two warrant runs totaling $455,898.09, ratified several ordinances and contracts (including a Nicor gas tax collection contract and snow‑removal services), and tabled action on a proposed Comcast cable franchise agreement.
The Village of South Barrington Board of Trustees on Oct. 9 approved two warrant runs totaling $455,898.09 and adopted a package of ordinances and resolutions covering tax collection, public‑works mutual aid and vehicle safety, while tabling consideration of a proposed cable franchise.
The board voted to approve Warrant Run #1 for $144,298.56 and Warrant Run #2 for $311,599.53. Those motions carried on recorded roll calls (Ayes‑5, Nays‑0, Absent‑1). The board also accepted the village statement of revenues and expenditures and a detailed balance sheet as of Sept. 30, 2025.
In a batch of policy and contract actions presented through the Finance and committee reports, trustees approved an ordinance amending the municipal gas use tax, an ordinance revising the number of liquor licenses and license fees, and a resolution to contract with Northern Illinois Gas Company, D/B/A Nicor Gas Company, for municipal gas use tax collection. The board also adopted an ordinance amending permit expiration rules in the village code.
Trustees approved a resolution to contract with Barrington Snow Solutions for 2025–2026 winter snow removal and ice control at Village Hall and the Water Treatment Plant, and they authorized participation in the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN).
On public safety, the board adopted an ordinance creating a new traffic‑code section requiring a valid certificate of safety for certain non‑IDOT‑stickered trucks after Trustee Abbate noted the need for proof of safety validation testing.
A proposed cable television franchise agreement between the village and Comcast of Illinois IX, LLC was not decided; Trustee Abbate moved to table the franchise agreement, the motion was seconded by Trustee Stagno, and the motion to table carried unanimously.
The board ratified the appointment of Joshua Ocampo as a full‑time records clerk for the South Barrington Police Department; that personnel appointment passed by roll call (Ayes‑5, Absent‑1).
Mayor McCombie used the meeting to announce a change of date for the December board meeting to Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, and to report on recent outreach and training: she said she attended an O’Hare noise‑reduction meeting and several leadership trainings, and she stated, "Final list of dead trees completed. These will be removed this Fall, 2025. The trimming of remaining healthy trees is postponed until June 2026." Administrator M. Dropka highlighted community events including the village’s first Pumpkin Smash event on Nov. 8, 2025, and the availability of a Holiday Light Recycling bin at Village Hall.
Building Inspector D. Michalski corrected a previously reported permit count during the meeting: "Prior reported number of permits (4) CORRECTED to be > 30 permits," he said. Chief M. Garrison reported progress in police hiring: two officer candidates advanced to interviews and one proceeded further in the selection process.
The board accepted Architectural Control Commission recommendations to approve new signage for American Global at 9 Executive Court and for Duchess Manor at the Arboretum of South Barrington, and it approved a Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation to amend Title 10 (Zoning Regulations) of the village code. The board considered but did not enter executive session and adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Votes at a glance (motions as recorded in meeting minutes): • Approval of Minutes (Dec. 5, 2024; Sept. 11, 2025) — Voice votes: Ayes‑5, Absent‑1 — Motions carried. • Warrant Run #1 — $144,298.56 — Motion by Trustee Abbate; Second Guranovich — Roll call Ayes‑5, Absent‑1 — Approved. • Warrant Run #2 — $311,599.53 — Motion by Guranovich; Second Stagno — Roll call Ayes‑5, Absent‑1 — Approved. • Resolution: Intergovernmental Agreement with Cook County Health Dept. for environmental health inspectional services (Dec. 1, 2025–Nov. 30, 2026) — Approved by roll call. • Comcast of Illinois IX, LLC cable franchise agreement — Motion to table by Abbate; Second Stagno — Motion to table carried (voice vote). • Resolution: Appointment of Joshua Ocampo, Police Records Clerk — Approved by roll call. • Ordinance: Municipal Gas Use Tax (Title 3, Ch. 21) — Approved by roll call. • Ordinance: Liquor license counts/fees (Sec. 3‑2‑8) — Approved by roll call. • Resolution: Contract with Nicor Gas Company for gas use tax collection — Approved by roll call. • Ordinance: Permit expiration rules (Title 7) — Approved by roll call. • Resolution: Snow removal contract with Barrington Snow Solutions (2025–26) — Approved by roll call. • Ordinance: Valid Certificate of Safety for certain trucks (Sec. 6‑2‑3‑5) — Approved by roll call. • Resolution: Intergovernmental Agreement to participate in IPWMAN — Approved by roll call. • Architectural Control Commission signage approvals (American Global; Duchess Manor) — Approved by roll call. • Ordinance: Amendments to Title 10 (Zoning Regulations) — Approved by roll call.
The board listed upcoming committee meetings and community events. No executive session was held.