Barrington Hills, Illinois
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The Barrington zip code (60010) is the seventh wealthiest zip code in the country among areas with a population of 20,000 or more.[2]
[edit] Website evaluation
- Main article: Evaluation of Illinois city websites
Last rated on Jan. 31, 2012
[edit] The good
- Budgets are published.[3]
- The Village Board members are listed, including photos, biographical information and experience, and contact information.[4]
- The Village Board meetings, agendas, minutes, and video records are posted and up to date. Additionally, the meetings are broadcast live on Channel 4, local public station.[5]
- Appointed Commissions and Commission members are listed.[6]
- All members employed by the city are listed by name, title and department and include contact information.[7]
- Additional information regarding the structure and election processes (including links to run for office) is available.[8]
- Village rules and regulations are posted and include construction codes and licensing information.[9]
- Planning, zoning, and development processes and licensing is published.[10]
- The audit is published and archives back to 2005.[11]
- The “I Want To” dropdown feature is accessible and easy to use.
[edit] The bad
- No FOIA request information.
- No lobbying information.
[edit] Budget
The total 2011 budget includes $25,476,145 in estimated revenue, $30,729,334 in budgeted expenditures, resulting in a deficit of $1,336,562. A deficit reduction plan is not required at this time.[12]
The Village of Barrington received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award in January 2009.
[edit] Budget Improvements
- Improved the Village’s bond rating to AA+ (Standard & Poor’s).[13]
- Transitioned to an annual budget rather than biannual to keep better informed about revenue and expenditures.
[edit] Elected Officials
- The Village President, with the advice and consent of the Board, appoints commission members that make recommendations to the Board. The meetings are open to the public.[14]
- The commissions include: Architectural Review Commission, Cultural Commission, Electrical Commission, Emergency Telephone System Board, Ethics Board, Fire and Police Commission, Fire Pension Board, Plan Commission, Police Pension Board, Sesquicentennial Committee, and Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Village Board Members meet bi-monthly and consists of six trustees and the Village President and Clerk. All meetings are broadcasted live on Channel 4, the Village’s Public Access Channel.[15]
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Karen Darch | President (2005-present) |
| Beth Raseman | Trustee |
| Jim Daluga | Trustee |
| Steve Miller | Trustee |
| Tim Roberts | Trustee |
| Paul Hunt | Trustee |
| Robert Windon | Trustee |
| Adam Frazier | Village Clerk |
| Melanie Marcordes | Deputy Village Clerk (appointed) |
| Jeff Lawler | Village Manager (appointed) |
| Jim Wallace | Deputy Village Manager (appointed) |
| Jason Hayden | Village Treasurer (appointed) |
[edit] Infrastructure Improvements
- Continued the Village’s commitment to maintaining its infrastructure by repaving or reconstructing 4.27 total miles of streets (1.4 miles in 2009 and 2.87 miles in 2010). The Village also constructed or replaced 8,164 feet of water main and constructed, replaced, or lined 11,334 feet of sanitary sewer main. The Village also made upgrades to its Wastewater Treatment Plant and repaved the North Commuter Parking Lots at the Train Station.
- Completed the purchase, installation, and implementation of new communications equipment for Barrington public safety services from the Starcom Federal Grant received by the Village for 2009 and 2010. Using this grant, the Village was able to purchase new radios and communications equipment for the Police Department, Fire Department, and Barrington Hills Police Department. [16]
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ↑ U.S. Census Barrington, Lake County population
- ↑ Wealthies Zip Codes Award
- ↑ Finance
- ↑ Village Board Members
- ↑ Village Agendas and Minutes
- ↑ Commissions Members
- ↑ Village Staff Directory
- ↑ Village Government
- ↑ Rules and Regulations
- ↑ Planning and development
- ↑ Finance
- ↑ Annual budget
- ↑ Rating improvement
- ↑ Appointed Commissions
- ↑ Village Board
- ↑ Infrastructure improvements
