Village Bulletins
- Road Closure. Work is in progess to repair a collapsed culvert at the interesection of Kimberly Road and Pheasant Run Trail. Due to weather related issues, the repair project is on hold at this time, to resume when weather permits. Please use extreme caution when transiting the construction area due to soft shoulders and loose gravel. We apologize for any inconvenience to residents. Please refer to signs posted along the route for road closure updates. Thank you.
- Canadian National Proposed Acquisition of EJ&E. Barrington Communities Against CN Rail Congestion Coalition Fact Sheet can be found here. For news updates, consult the Coalition's website found here.
- For Your Safety. It has come to our attention that there has been an erroneous email circulating which incorrectly outlines what people (single women primarily) should do when being pulled over by an unmarked police car, expecially late at night or in remote circumstances. Pointers from the Lake County Sheriff with regard to concerns about being stopped by the police and being unsure of the situation can be found here.
- SWALCO. Residents can dispose of household chemical waste at SWALCO's Household Chemical Waste Collections. The next event in our area will be on Saturday, June 7th at the Lake Zurich Middle School, 66-100 Church Street, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information and a general list of items accepted and not accepted at all HCW events, consult their website found here. On Tuesday, May 13th there will be a Residential Tire & Oil Recycling Event at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake. This is a rare opportunity to help the environment, decrease the spread of West Nile and other mosquito-borne illnesses by ridding your property of unwanted tires, safely and conveniently. The event is FREE OF CHARGE, but donations of $2 will be accpeted for agricultural education. For more information see their press release found here.
- Flint Creek Watershed Partnership. The Village of North Barrington has joined the Flint Creek Watershed Partnership, which is comprised of watershed stakeholders dedicated to the preservation, protection and improvement of the Flint Creek sub-watershed of the Fox River. Their mission is to realize a long-term vision for a healthy watershed and educated citizens. For more information, please contact the watershed coordinator, Patsy Mortimer, at 847-381-8663, pmortimer@earthlink.net or access their website found here. The Partnership has finished their yearlong project, a new Flint Creek Watershed Plan, which can be found here. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28th at 10 a.m. at the Lake Barrington Village Hall, 23860 Old Barrington Road (847-381-6010). June's meeting will be on the 24th at 10 a.m. at a location to be announced. The Partnership is hosting a Grant Writing Workshop on Tuesday, June 17th from 9 a.m. to noon at the Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. The free seminar will focus on securing funding for watershed projects and is open to all. Read the press release found here.
- Rain Barrel Program. Lake County Stormwater Management Commission is sponsoring a rain barrel program. A Rain barrel connected to your downspout is a great way to collect stormwater for watering purpuses during times of drought or between rain showers. For further information on the program visit their website found here.
- Rain Gardens. A rain garden is simply a shallow depression in your yard that is planted with native wetland or wet prairie wildflowers and grasses. It is designed to naturally collect water that runs off from your roof or is discharged from your sump pump. Rain gardens make good use of stormwater runoff; conserving precious water supplies and helping protect water quality in downstream lakes and streams. Rain gardens provide food and shelter for birds, butterflies nd beneficial insects, such as mosquito eating dragonflies. More information can be found at Lake County's website found here. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources also has an informational website found here.
- Days and Hours Burning Permitted. The Village has changed its Ordinance regarding burning as of December 17, 2007. Landscape burns may be conducted January through December any day between 12:00 p.m. and 5 p.m. but not on any national holiday. Leaf burns may only be conducted April 1 to May 31 and October 1 to November 30 on Thursday and Sunday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. but not on any national holiday. No fire shall be left unattended and there should be a ready source of sufficient water to extinguish the fire in the event of any emergency. Burning on any public street or right of way within the Village is prohibited and subject to fine. The Village asks that all residents do their part in promoting the health and safety of all by following Village Ordinances. The entire ordinance can be found here. For tips on disposal of yardwaste, please visit Solid Waste Agency Lake County website found here. You can also view the Lake County Health Department's Press release entitled "Good Neighbor Leaf Burning Tips" found here.
- Cuba Township-Free Mulch. Cuba Township will start their spring mulch program on Tuesday, April 15th weather permitting. Residents can pick up free mulch from the Township Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This program is for residents only and not for landscaping services. Mulch can be delivered, but due to rising fuel costs, there will be a $50 delivery charge, and this must be paid before delivery. Payment by cash, check or Visa/MasterCard can be paid in person during business hours at the Township Offices. Payment can also be made with a credit card over the phone or on the Townships website found here. The Township can be reached at (847) 381-1924. After you have paid for the delivery, you then have to schedule the delivery with the Highway Department by calling (847) 381-7793. Any questions about the program an be directed to the Township Officers. Note: inclement weather may delay deliveries.
- Emerald Ash Borer. The northern portion of the State of Illinois is under a State imposed quarantine relating to ash trees and the Emerald Ash Borer. While there have been no reports of Emerald Ash Borers being found in the Village of North Barrington, the State of Illinois advised that in order to prevent the importation and spread of the Emerald Ash Borer, there should be regulations which prohibit the removal of ash trees or even limbs and bark thereof . On August 22, 2007 the Village of North Barrington passed an Ordinance which restricts the movement of potentially infested wood products and encourages residents to purchase only locally-grown nursery stock and locally-cut firewood. The entire Ordinance can be found here.
- Illinois Emergency Managment Agency. Homeowners who sustained losses or damage during the rains from August 20th through August 31st , 2007, may be eligible for disaster aid. See the attached flier for more information found here.
- Vehicle Stickers. Residents are reminded that vehicle stickers are required for all vehicles in the Village. Every owner of a motor vehicle or motorcycle that is registered to a North Barrington address is required to have a vehicle sticker. These vehicle stickers are not only mandatory, but also provide an important source of village revenue, and the fees from these stickers are used towards road improvements on the Village roadways. Applications for the 2008/2009 stickers were sent out in late fall, if you have misplaced yours or need an additional one, please use the PDF version found here. If you need a schedule of fees it can be found here. A Penalty Rate will apply to stickers purchased after March 31, 2008.
- The Village of North Barrington is pleased to announce the launch of the Connect-CTY service, our new village-to-resident notification system. With this service, village leaders can send voice messages to residents and businesses within minutes with information about severe winter storm warnings, flooding or any other time-sensitive situation. The Connect-CTY service will be used to supplement our current communication plans and augment public safety/first responder services. A test call to all residents occured on Friday, August 17th at approximately 6 p.m. Contact the Village Hall if you want to add your number or additional numbers to your profile.
- The Village of North Barrington has entered into a contract with Joe Arizzi as the Village's Code Enforcement Officer. The Code Enforcement Officer has the authority to enforce all provisions of Village Code pertaining to violations. The Code Enforcement Officer has the authority to advise persons of such existing on view violations and send out notices requesting abatement of such violations and shall furthermore have authority to initiate legal action by the issuance of a citation and notice to appear where, in his opinion, it is necessary to do so. Mr. Arizzi also performs these services for the Villages of Northbrook and Buffalo Grove. Mr. Arizzi is also a Battalion Chief for the Wauconda Fire Department. The Village welcomes Mr. Arizzi to the Village.
- Culverts and Storm Sewers. Please keep culverts and storm sewer areas free from debris to aid with water conveyance from the recent rains. If there is a storm sewer near your property, kindly check to make sure the cover is free from debris in order to aid with drainage.
- Culvert 50/50 Cost Share Program. Last year, The Village started a 50/50 cost share program for under driveway stormwater culvert replacement. The Village will pay half of the cost of the replacement, with the homeowner paying the remaining half. The work is performed by Cuba Township's Road Department. It is important for all property owners to maintain their culverts for proper stormwater conveyance. A clogged or collapsed culvert can cause flooding problems on the homeowner's property as well as neighboring properties, and in some cases force water to spill over roads causing washout situations. Keeping ditch lines clear of all obstructions is equally important. If you have questions about this replacement program contact the Village Hall. The program has ended for this year. Replacements will start up again in the spring. Sign up now to get in early.
- Living With Wildlife. The Lake County Health Deparment/Community Health Center and the Lake County Forest Preserves have some wildlife tips for you for this late winter and early spring breeding season. Their informative newsletter can be found here.
- Garbage Pick Up If your service day falls on or after a holiday, your service will be one day late that week. Regular service resumes the next week. Observed Holidays Include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Pick up after the Memorial Day as well as Independence Day holidays will be one day late (Wednesday instead of Tuesday). For customer service call (800) 796-9696 or visit their website found here.
- Residential Addresses. It has come to our attention that the fire department recently had difficulty responding to a fire call because the home did not have the address prominently posted on the mailbox or residence. For your safety, please make sure your residential address is visible from the roadside.
- Overnight Parking. Residents are reminded that there is no overnight parking allowed in the Village between the hours of 2 a.m and 6 a.m. Tickets for parking violations will be issued by the Lake County Sheriff's Department.
- DOGS. Residents are reminded that every person who owns a dog and allows the dog to run at large, other than on the premises of the owner, shall be guilty of a violation of Village Code and the offending dog will be declared a public nuisance and shall be apprehended and impounded. Also, any dog owner who fails to remove excrement deposited by his dog upon any premises, public or private, other than on the premises of the owner, shall be guilty of a violation of Village Code. Both violations are subject to fines.
- Potential Stormwater Ordinance Violations Please contact the Village Hall (847) 381-6000 to report potential stormwater ordinance violations, construction site erosion and sediment control problems, suspected illicit discharges to the stormwater system, and maintenance issues.
- A Citizen's Guide to Riparian Area Management From the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission. A Ripararin area is the shoreline and immediate adjacent area to a lake, stream or creek. This guides gives steps for stabilizing shorelines and streambanks, as well as outlines successful stream management practices. This guide can be found here.
- A Citizen's Guide to Maintaining Stormwater Best Management Practices - For Homeowners and Property Owners. Published by Lake County Stormwater Management Commission can be found here.
- Living with Wetlands. Published by the Wetlands Initiative, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to restoring the wetland resources of the Midwest to provide environmental and economic beneifits to both society and the landowner. Through research, education, public policy analysts, and large scale wetland resotration demonstration projects, TWI aims to restore one milion acres - 2 percent of the wetlands lost in the Midwest - by the year 2010. This handbook for homeowners in Northeastern Illinois can be found here. The informative handbook explains the purpose of wetlands, ways to protect and manage wetlands, as well as how to seek help in maintaining the qualitly of the wetland area.
