Volume 24 Winter 2014 - Village of Lake Barrington

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Community
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Village of Lake Barrington
23860 Old Barrington Rd.
Lake Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: (847) 381-6010
Fax: (847) 381-8557
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.lakebarrington.org
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am - 3pm
President
Kevin C. Richardson
Trustees
Andrew F. Burke
Karen Daulton Lange
Christopher D. Mitchell
David B. Raclaw
John M. Schaller
Dorothy H. “Connie” Schofield
Administrator
Christopher A. Martin
Pages 4 & 5
FREE Christmas Tree Pick Up Day
Wednesday, January 15, 2014*
Disposing Your Holiday Decorations
Wreaths with wire cannot be composted, please dispose with regular garbage.
*Free Live Christmas Tree Pick-Up is scheduled for January 15, 2014. If your tree is
not placed out for disposal on that date or does not meet the pick up standards as noted below, you will need to call Waste Management at (800) 7969696 to arrange for special pick up -- an additional charge will apply.
 The tree must be free of ornaments, garland and other decorations.
 Do not place your tree in a bag as the trees are composted.
 Trees must be no more than 6 ft tall and weigh less than 50 pounds for pick up. If your
tree is beyond those standards, please cut your tree into sections that are no more
than 6 ft in length and that weigh less than 50 pounds. Trees will be tagged and left
on site if they are too big or bulky to be placed in the truck.
Village Clerk
& Newsletter Coordinator
Loretta A. Peterson
Deputy Clerk
& Permit Coordinator
Erica A. Rezula
Village Treasurer
Margaret M. “Peggy” Hirsch
Gree ngs, Lake Barrington began to see the frui on of our focused planning to create an environment which enables businesses and developers to be successful in our community and region which include the new developments and businesses featured in this issue. The Village saw significant development within the Business Park in 2013: the build out of Northpointe 4 as Ba le House Mission Based Laser Tag, a new restaurant quickly replacing RSVP’s, expansion of the Onion Pub brewing opera ons (home of one of Chicago‐
land's top pale ales), and a ground breaking on Pepper Road for the first re‐
tail space to be built in more than 20 years. Along with commercial develop‐
ment, the Village saw increased residen al ac vity as the new owner of the Enclave began construc on on three homes. Several large public infrastructure projects were completed this year: the replacement of the Woodland Bridge and resurfacing work in four neighbor‐
hoods and the comple on of the 26‐acre Freier Farm Park. Purchased in 2007 through our Open Space program, the Freier Farm was transformed into a community park which provides recrea onal ameni es for our residents while preserving our unique countryside and farming history. The Onion Pub & Brewery, home to
award-winning ales.
Finally, the Village took a major step towards improving waste and recycling collec on. The delivery of rolling carts to the en re community was completed in 2013. This should have several posi ve results: higher recycling rates, clean‐
er neighborhoods (no more blowing trash), reduced landfill impacts, and less animal intrusions. Plan Commissioners
Richard Delisle - Chair
Mark Wrzeszcz
Frank Menconi
Christina Puleo
Mary Ambrose Gerak
Earl Carpenter
2014 provides us with many opportuni es to be good neighbors and stewards of our local businesses with the fruits of our 2013 successes such as welcoming our new neighbors who are purchasing homes in the Enclave of Heritage Estates, mee ng and working with residents from throughout the Village with the new Neighbor Connect ini a ve, enjoying a cup of coffee and good conversa on with friends at the new Pepper Park Coffee, and playing baggo or enjoying our unique countryside with a walk at Freier Farm Park with your family. Zoning Board of Appeals
Richard Delisle - Chair
Jim Austgen
Susan Beattie
Francis Fortman
Dale Hallerberg
Robert Henehan
Village Attorney
James P. Bateman
Volume 2014 Issue 24 Village of Lake Barrington 23860 N. Old Barrington Road Lake Barrington, IL 60010 Village Accountant
Deborah E. Vernon
Ethics Commission
Richard Lovett - Chair
Dr. Joseph Giangrasso
Lorenzo Pizarro
Lake Barrington Bulletin The Enclave of Heritage Estates
groundbreaking ceremony.
We look forward to working with you and our businesses in 2014 to con nue our path towards ongoing and long term prosperity. ~Wishing you a happy 2014~ Return Service Requested
Kevin Richardson, Village President
Kids having fun at the Freier Farm
Barn Stomp.
Neighborly Awareness Program
INFORMATIONAL MEETING
with Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Roman Buchberger & Deputy Chip Reaves
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
7:00 PM
Village Hall - 23860 N. Old Barrington Road
Refreshments will be served.
The Village of Lake Barrington Public Safety and Community Relations Committees are establishing a
Neighbor Connect initiative. As part of the Neighbor Connect initiative and as a preventive measure,
we are establishing a Neighborly Awareness program in conjunction with the Lake County Sheriff's
Department to enhance your and your neighbors’ safety through networking and education.
Trustee John Schaller, Chairperson of the Public Safety Committee commented, “While fortunately,
the Village of Lake Barrington has not experienced an unusual amount of domestic crimes, including
thefts, break-ins, homeowner scams, or the like; having extra 'sets-of-eyes' is always beneficial. Creating a program like Neighborly Awareness in cooperation with the Lake County Sheriff's Department
allows for such a coordinated 'safe-living' effort.”
Join your neighbors and other residents from throughout Lake Barrington to learn more about the program and to meet one of our community’s officers – Deputy Chip Reaves.
Please RSVP your name, phone number or email address, and neighborhood you live in:
[email protected] or call (847) 381-6010, ext. 105.
Let your voice be heard!
Take the Healthier Barrington Survey!
In February of 2014, the Healthier Barrington Coalition will be sending out
the 2014 Healthier Barrington Needs Survey. This survey has been conducted by the Coalition every three years since 1996 and offers residents living in the 60010 area an opportunity to provide input into the
various aspects of living in the Barrington area. Topics include the environment, transportation, recreation, education, healthcare, employment and much more. If you receive a copy of the survey, please take
10-15 minutes to share your viewpoint. Your voice will be heard and you
can help shape the future in the Barrington area.
2014-2015 Vehicle Stickers are available at Village Hall.
Stickers are $5.00 each and are NOT mandatory. The Village offers the stickers as an amenity to residents to possibly avoid receiving citations when they travel
into the City of Chicago or other towns that require vehicle stickers. Applications can be found on the Forms &
Fees webpage at www.lakebarrington.org and at the counter at Village Hall. Have your vehicles’ make, model
and year for the application.
SMALL
COMMUNITY
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This past fall, people near and far benefited from YOUR generosity and the altruistic efforts of
the Veterans of LBS, LBS Ladies Club, LBS Sports & Social Committee, and the Lake Barrington
Shores community. THANK YOU!
 Run the Shores at Lake Barrington 5K raised $2,000 for Cuba Cares, a 501c3, that replenishes
the Cuba Township Food Pantry and provides aid to 280 Cuba Township residents who
qualify for assistance.
 Operation Support Our Troops provided over 7,000 wish list items to 80 troops serving in the
Middle East.
 Veterans Day Collection Drive provided an estimated 1,650 pounds of goods for the Cuba
Township Food Pantry .
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Village of Lake Barrington Freier Farm Garden
Freier Farm Garden Application
The Village of Lake Barrington is happy to announce
the availability of the Freier Farm Community Garden
for the benefit of its residents. Provided here are a
summary of policies and rules as well information on
applying a garden plot.
GARDEN POLICY SUMMARY
General: The Village of Lake Barrington Freier Farm Community Garden
exists at the discretion of the Village of
Lake Barrington. Its purpose is to allow
Village residents to grow fruits and
vegetables for their own or charitable
use, and to preserve the farming history of the Village. The rules, agreement
and application can be found on the
Village’s website.
Number and Design of Plots: The plots
will be designed, staked, and numbered by the Village similar to the diagram to the right, showing 55 garden
plots. The final layout and number of
plots will not be known until spring.
Application for Plot: Residents must
complete an application form, and
read and sign the Community Garden
Agreement. One application/plot
per household.
Selection and Fees: Applications will
be drawn at random on or about
February 15, 2014. In the event that
demand should out pace supply, the
Village will develop a method to provide for access to all residents most
likely limiting plot use for 24-36 month
periods. The annual resident fee is
$50 per year and the non-resident fee
is $200.
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Freier Farm Park
Open for Play & Leisure
and links to our agricultural past.
Preserving our countryside character
PEPPER PARK OF LAKE BARRINGTON
New Retail/Commercial Plaza Set to Open Spring 2014
You can enjoy Freier Farm year round. Phase 1 of the Freier Farm Park was completed last fall with many amenities for you and
your family to enjoy. Freier Farm was purchased in 2007 as part of the Village’s Open Space Initiative. Development of the park
was partially funded with a $297,000 OSLAD grant awarded to the Village by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Go to
pages 4 & 5 for more information about the community garden and application for a plot.
Photo credits: C. Mitchell & S. Kosinski
In October, ground was broken for Pepper Park of Lake Barrington, the Village’s first multi
multi--tenant retail project in over 25
years. Phase I of the 14,900 sq ft retail/commercial plaza, located at 22000 N. Pepper Road, is set to be completed in
spring 2014. Flexible units as small as 1,000 sq ft are being offered for lease. For more information, visit pepperpark.inf
pepperpark.info.
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Pepper Park Coffee
Lake Barrington will have its own specialty coffee shop and café featuring Conscious Cup Coffee at
the new Pepper Park at Lake Barrington. Conscious Cup Coffee received rave reviews when they
debuted their coffee and hot chocolate at the Freier Farm Barn Stomp. Pepper Park Coffee has
unique events planned and will have a community meeting space for use by organizations and businesses.
Horseshoes and Baggos
Enclave of Heritage Estates Breaks Ground on 28-Home Expansion
The Enclave of Heritage Estates, nestled in rolling
countryside off of Kelsey Road and Gray Barn
Lane, has sold over 35% of its 28 home-site
expansion since June. Lots in this unique gated
community range in size from one to four acres
with some offering pond or rear wooded views.
Chicago-based Kinzie Real Estate, in partnership
with BMO Harris Bank, offer buyers the option of
customizing the home or buying a package that
includes a floor plan. For more information visit
www.enclaveliving.com.
Performance Gazebo
Wetlands Boardwalk
“Your One Stop Shop for Everything Aquatic”
28144 W. Industrial Ave., Suites 112-114
www.aqua-visions.com
Lake Barrington is home to a new business that
specializes in freshwater and saltwater aquatics, and
custom ponds. Visit their showroom to see their selection of premium aquarium and outdoor water feature
products and tropical fish.
Community Garden
THE HORSESHOE GRILL - New Lake Barrington Restaurant & Sports Bar
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The Horseshoe Grill opened in December in the former RSVPs 2 location at 28682 W.
Northwest Highway. The restaurant offers American fare such as steaks, burgers, pizzas, salads and meals for Little Wranglers. What’s not to like about a hometown spot
that gave out free polish sausages to patrons who wore Mike Ditka apparel the night
his number was retired? www.thehorseshoegrill.com
Council Fire Pit
Sledding Hill
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