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South Barrington trustees approve routine warrants, personnel appointment and multiple land‑use referrals
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Summary
At its Jan. 8 meeting the Village of South Barrington Board of Trustees approved two warrant runs totaling about $346,169, ratified the appointment of a full‑time police officer, approved road‑program funding transfers and multiple resolutions, and referred several annexation and zoning matters to the Plan Commission. All recorded votes were Ayes‑5 with one trustee absent.
The Village of South Barrington Board of Trustees met Jan. 8, 2026, in Village Hall and approved routine financial measures, personnel actions and several land‑use referrals during a 44‑minute meeting that began at 7:35 p.m. and adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
The board approved two warrant runs: Warrant Run #1 for $49,432.43 and Warrant Run #2 for $296,737.36. Trustee Guranovich moved both warrant approvals; roll‑call votes were recorded Ayes‑5, Nays‑0, Absent‑1.
Trustees also accepted the village Statement of Revenues and Expenditures and the Detailed Balance Sheet as of Dec. 31, 2025. Minutes for the Dec. 10, 2025 regular and special meetings were approved without discussion.
On personnel, the board ratified the appointment of Kimberly Slusarczyk as a full‑time police officer for the South Barrington Police Department (resolution R‑2026‑__). Trustee Stagno pointed out the draft resolution used the pronoun “his,” and the Mayor directed staff to substitute “her” before the vote; the resolution passed on roll call, Ayes‑5, Absent‑1.
On finance and benefits, the board approved a resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the Road Replacement Fund to support the 2026 Road Improvement Program and ratified an amendment to the village 457(b) retirement plan to allow Roth contributions. Trustee Abbate moved the road‑fund transfer; Trustee Patel moved the 457(b) amendment; both motions carried on roll call votes (Ayes‑5, Absent‑1).
The board approved a consulting engineering agreement with Haeger Engineering, LLC and ratified six extended vehicle warranty agreements with Wickstrom Ford. It also approved a resolution establishing temporary weight limits for trucks and other commercial vehicles on village roads.
On land use, the board referred a proposed ordinance amending penalties for home occupations to the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals and voted to deny three variance requests (including a request for the property commonly known as 61 East Palatine Road, and requests for 5 Enclave Court and 6 Yosemite Court). The board also approved two separate referrals to the Plan Commission/ZBA to consider possible annexations for multiple parcels identified by PIN numbers; those referrals passed by voice vote.
Other updates included a SWANCC announcement that a new battery collection system is forthcoming, and Police Chief M. Garrison’s report that Sgt. Kevin Doyle completed a 10‑week Police Staff and Command program and that the Holiday Safety Campaign produced positive results. Village Administrator M. Dropka summarized administrative items including tree‑pruning in easements, America250 planning meetings, a new hire to scan ordinance and resolution documents, and recent community events.
The board approved a proclamation designating Jan. 25–31, 2026, as National School Choice Week in South Barrington. No members of the public addressed the board during the public‑comment period.
The meeting closed with announcements of upcoming committee and commission meetings; Trustee Patel moved to adjourn, seconded by Trustee Stagno, and the motion passed by unanimous voice vote. The meeting record was signed by Village Clerk Marilyn J. Stagno on Jan. 10, 2026.