Mayor’s Message for Friday, September 27, 2024

Dear Residents,

Private Well Testing

Well…As they say is a deep subject…

But it is a subject that is sharply in focus in our community as these are the last few days for those residents on private wells to purchase BACOG’s Annual Level 1 Private Well Water Testing kits at Village Hall. Private well owners are encouraged to test their wells for bacteria and nitrates annually. Residents on the Village’s municipal well water are ineligible to participate in this program as their water is tested on a regular basis.

Water test kits can be purchased for $16 (check or cash) at Village Hall during regular business hours through Monday, September 30. On Tuesday, October 1, residents may drop off their collected water samples at the Barrington Area Library anytime between 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Plan Commission Meeting

We had a very well-attended Plan Commission on Monday to discuss Forest View Estates, Area N, the AC Power Community Solar Project, and driveway widths in the Woods of South Barrington.

In order to ensure these projects are properly vetted, we have extended the review process. These agenda items have all been continued and are scheduled to be addressed on October 16^th at 7pm. I invite and encourage any members of our community to attend this meeting.

Pool Drainage Ordinance

With the weather cooling, those residents with pools must follow the Village Code when draining their pools.
Specifically, per Village Ordinance (2011-930, 2-17-11) when draining your pool, there shall be no direct connection made to the sanitary sewer or septic system, and no drainage shall be made into or over a septic system. Clean, non-chlorinated, pH neutral water may be discharged to storm sewers or surface drainage-ways. No water shall be discharged into the stormwater drainage system either containing any pollutant that causes or contributes to a violation of applicable water quality standards and such discharge shall not result in nuisance conditions, including, but not limited to offensive color, odor, stagnant wet areas, or a breeding environment for insects. Prior to pumping out the pool water, have your contractor notify the Village that the above conditions have been met.
We thank you for your attention to these ordinances. Maintaining the quality of our water in our ponds and lakes is of the utmost importance.

J.U.L.I.E: Get Outside This Autumn!

October is a great month to see all of the beauty nature has to offer. The bursts of rich reds, warm ambers, and deep yellows and golds make fall in the Midwest truly special.
Fall is also a good time to plant trees and shrubs as the soil is warm enough for roots to take hold before winter arrives. But before you dig – please call Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators (JULIE) at least two business days prior to digging. A utility professional will come out to your location and mark the underground utility lines. Also, make sure you fill out a locate ticket to prevent residential lines such as internet lines, gas lines, etc. from being hit.
To find out more about how to fill out a locate ticket, prior to digging and other information click J.U.L.I.E.

Remember to Set Your House Alarms

The South Barrington Police Department is investigating an attempted residential burglary that occurred Thursday evening in the Glenn subdivision, according to South Barrington Police Chief Mike Garrison.

Three unknown subjects tried to enter the residents’ home through the back patio door, but thankfully they were unsuccessful because the house alarm activated. Officers arrived on scene a few minutes after the alarm was triggered and discovered the rear patio door window cracked. The South Barrington Police Department investigation is ongoing. If you have any information that would be helpful, please call 847-381-7511.

It is very important that you take action to protect yourself from these situations. Setting your residential alarm does deter criminals. And remember if you see or hear anything unusual, please call 9-1-1 right away.

Arboretum Fall Fest

There is something for the whole family at the Arboretum of South Barrington during the Fall Fest on Sunday.

Come out on Sunday, September 29, from 1 to 4 pm for live music and other family fun.

Semple Band will be performing on the stage in Main Street Plaza. Semple Band is a Chicago based band that fuses the entertaining skillful musicianship with a high energy stage performance. Fronted by one of the city’s most prominent lead singers and the band’s namesake, Keith Semple, every show is guaranteed to be a nonstop great time!

Scheduled activities include pumpkin decorating, a magician, stilt walker, balloon artist, face painter, costume characters and so much more.

Halloween Town

And while you are at the Fall Fest, be sure to visit Halloween Town at The Arb, which is officially open!
The spooktacularly fun, family-friendly, Halloween displays are great picture opportunities. From a creature filled castle to ghostly graveyards! If you tag The Arboretum of South Barrington with your Halloween Town photos on FB & IG you will be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card from any restaurant or business of your choice located at The Arb! The winner will be contacted on November 1, 2024.

As always, I’m here to listen to your thoughts and concerns. Feel free to email me at pmccombie@southbarrington.org, or use the anonymous comment boxes located in the lobbies of Village Hall and the Police Department. I review these messages privately and value your input.
Enjoy the weekend!

Warm regards,

Paula McCombie
Mayor

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