Village Meetings - Tuesday, February 18

The Village Board has three meetings scheduled for Tuesday, February 18 starting at 7:15 p.m. in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive. The Liquor Commission meeting will discuss liquor applications for Mr. Kimchi, First Watch and Fresh Market. https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1739485427_82524.pdf

The Village Board meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Board will be voting on previous agenda items (2/11/25). See meeting agenda packet for details. https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1739485332_1324.pdf

The Committee of the Whole meeting will begin at 7:45 p.m. or immediately following the Village Board meeting if it goes beyond the 7:45 p.m. start time. Agenda items include: consider a Preliminary Planned Development, a Preliminary Plat of Subdivision, and a Special Use Permit for a Gas Station at the Southwest Corner of East Algonquin Road and Illinois Route 25; an extension of the Northern Illinois Purchasing Cooperative Intergovernmental Agreement; 2025 Summer Concerts Event;  2025 Summer Public Events; proposed Enterprise and Special Fund Budget for 2025/2026 (Cemetery Fund, Swimming Pool Fund, Water and Sewer Operating Fund; Building Services Fund; Vehicle Maintenance Fund; Splash Pad Presentation); an agreement with Schroeder Asphalt for the Construction of Broadsmore /Stonegate – Phase 2 Project; an agreement with Civiltech Engineering for the Construction Oversight of Broadsmore / Stonegate – Phase 2 Project; an agreement with Christopher B Burke Engineering for the Design Engineering of Willoughby Farms Section 3; an Agreement with Christopher B Burke Engineering for the Design Engineering of Neubert Water Main Replacement; an easement agreement with District 300 for drainage improvements on Eastgate Drive. https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1739485642_89244.pdf

Algonquin Police Department - Safe Place to Conduct Internet Sale/Tips

From the Algonquin Police Department: Need a safe place to conduct your internet/social media sale or purchase? Look no further than your local police department. Our parking lot is under 24/7 video surveillance. Our lobby is open Monday through Friday 8-5 should you not feel safe during the transaction. Otherwise, you can call 911 if it is an emergency. Thank you to OfferUp for donating our signs.

Some other tips:

• Beware of scams, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is

• Tell a family member or friend where and when you are making the transaction as well the name of who you are meeting and your anticipated return

• Check the profile of the seller including any reviews or feedback

• Use a secure payment method like PayPal, Venmo, or a platform-integrated payment system and avoid exchanging large amounts of cash

• Trust your instincts, if anything seems off leave immediately

• Be aware of your surroundings and stay vigilant during the meetup

• Check the item thoroughly before handing over payment, carefully inspect the item to ensure it matches the description and is in the condition you expected.

• If you are the seller and are accepting cash, make sure you inspect the currency to make sure it is not counterfeit, look to make sure the serial numbers are not the same or that it is not movie prop money

• Bring a friend

Committee of the Whole Meeting - February 11

The Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive. There is a public comment period at the start of the meeting. The Village Board will be discussing the following: amending Chapter 21, Algonquin Zoning Ordinance, Sections 21.3, 21.4.Q, 21.9.G, and 21.12; amending Chapter 33, Liquor Control and Liquor Licensing by increasing the available Class A-1 Liquor Licenses by two (2); an agreement with Baxter & Woodman Natural Resources for 2025 Natural Area Maintenance; an agreement with A Lamp for the Construction of Eastgate Drive water main and roadway improvements; an agreement with CBBEL for the construction oversight of Eastgate Drive water main and roadway improvements; and an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Forest Preserve of Kane County for a permanent easement to construct a multi-use path. The link contains the meeting packet. https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1738882342_80002.pdf

Village Board Meetings - Tuesday, February 4

The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, February 4 starting at 7:30 p.m., 2200 Harnish Drive. There will be a proclamation for the 175th anniversary of the First Congregational Church in Algonquin. The Board will also vote on the agenda items. Please see link for the meeting packet. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1738269610_39999.pdf

A Committee of the Whole meeting will immediately follow. There will be a presentation on areas of the Capital Budget for 2025/2026. It includes: the Water & Sewer Improvement Fund; MFT and Street Improvement Funds; Park Improvement Fund; Natural Areas and Drainage Improvement Fund. There will also be an Executive Session. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1738269712_37652.pdf

There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting.

Village Meetings - Tuesday, January 21

Two Village meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, January 21 starting at 7:30 p.m. in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive. At the Village Board meeting the board will be voting on the following items: execution of the First Amendment to the Development Agreement by and between the Village of Algonquin and CalAtlantic Group, LLC ; approving a Zoning Map Amendment for Property Located at 2040 E. Algonquin Road; approving the Designation of Depositories for Funds and Other Public Monies in the Custody of the Village of Algonquin; an agreement with National Power Rodding for the Storm Sewer Lining Project on Braewood Drive in the Amount of $38,500.00; an agreement for Grounds Maintenance Services with Sebert for 2025-2027 in the Annual Amount of $431,524.00; an agreement for Downtown Landscape Maintenance Services with Yellowstone Landscapes for 2025-2027 in the Amounts of $143,332.00 for 2025, $147,632.00 for 2026 and $152,060.00 for 2027; an Agreement, Subject to Attorney Review, with the Catholic Diocese for the Property Dedication, Temporary Construction Easements for the Eastgate Drive Improvements; an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of McHenry for the McHenry County Gang Task Force; previous meeting minutes and bills for payment. The Committee of the Whole meeting will begin at 7:45 p.m. or immediately following. Items being discussed include: Special Service Area at Spectrum; amend liquor license; Baxter & Woodman Natural Resources agreement, Christopher Burke Engineering oversight of Presidential Park construction and surplus equipment. The meeting packet links are below. There is a public comment period prior to the start of each meeting.

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1737122868_15052.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1737122662_68654.pdf

Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, January 14

The Village Board will be meeting to discuss agenda items at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on Tuesday, January 14 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive. There is a public comment period at the start of the meeting. The link contains the meeting packet. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1736459658_56822.pdf Items on the agenda include: an amendment to the Algonquin Meadows Development Agreement; consider the Preliminary Planned Development, a Preliminary Plat of Subdivision, and a Special Use Permit for a Gas Station at the Southwest Corner of East Algonquin Road and Illinois Route 25; a Zoning Map Amendment from B-1 Business, Limited Retail Zoning District to B-2 Business, General Retail Zoning District; 2024 Community Survey Presentation; designation of depositories for funds and other Public Monies in the Custody of the Village of Algonquin; an Agreement with National Power Rodding for the Storm Sewer Lining Project on Braewood Drive; an Agreement for Grounds Maintenance Services with Sebert for 2025-2027; an Agreement for Downtown Landscape Maintenance Services with Yellowstone Landscapes for 2025-2027; an Agreement with the Catholic Diocese for the Eastgate Drive improvements; and an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of McHenry for the McHenry County Gang Task Force.

Village Meetings - Tuesday, January 7th

Happy New Year! The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, January 7th starting at 7:20 p.m. for the Liquor Commission meeting, followed by a Village Board meeting. There is a public comment period prior to the start of each meeting. The meetings take place in the Village Board room at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. The Village Board will be voting on items discussed at the last Committee of the Whole meeting. Items include: many Public Works projects; previous meeting minutes; bills for payment; and more. Please follow the link for the meeting packet.

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1735851689_33562.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1735851567_89828.pdf

Village Meetings - Tuesday, Dec. 17

The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, December 17 starting at 7:30 p.m. for a Village Board meeting, followed by a Committee of the Whole meeting. The agenda includes: three new police officers will be given the oath of office; approve prior meeting minutes; approve an ordinance for the levy of taxes for the Village of Algonquin for the year 2024; and pay bills and payroll expenses. The Committee of the Whole meeting agenda includes withdrawing from an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for the Longmeadow Parkway/Huntley-Dundee Road/Kreutzer Road Corridor and establishing a working group for a new IGA; and many Public Works projects. There is a public comment period prior to the start of each meeting. Please refer to the link for meeting details.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1734104980_53259.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1734105202_96243.pdf

Miracle on Main - Saturday, Dec. 7

Main Street will be closed from #Algonquin Road (IL-62) to Madison Street starting at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, for the Miracle on Main event.

Thru traffic is advised to detour to the IL-31 Western Bypass.

Parking is available at the following locations:

Towne Park (enter on Washington Street)

St. John’s Lutheran Church (Jefferson Street)

Harrison Street Municipal Lot

On-street parking where permitted

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to celebrating this festive event with you!

Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, Dec. 3

The Village Board will be voting on the following agenda items at the Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m., 2200 Harnish Drive.: a special use permit for a Dog Training, Grooming, and Daycare Business (220 Eastgate Drive); an ordinance abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2024 to pay the principal of and interest on General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, of the Village of Algonquin, McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois; an ordinance amending Chapter 33.07, removing One F Class Liquor License from inventory; a resolution declaring certain funds in the Special Tax Allocation Fund for the Longmeadow and Randall Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area as “Surplus” Funds and Directing the Payment and Distribution Thereof (2023 Tax Year); resolution accepting and approving the reimbursement of NP BGO Algonquin Corporate Center, LLC for Eligible Redevelopment Project Costs; a resolution accepting and approving an agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD for the Design Engineering Services for Canterbury Townhomes Subdivision Resurfacing Project in the amount of $119,940.00; a resolution accepting and approving a Transferee Assumption Agreement between NP BGO Algonquin Corporate Center, LLC, (“Transferor”), NP BGO Algonquin Corporate Center Phase 1, LLC, (“Transferee”) and the Village of Algonquin; prior meeting minutes and bills for payment. Please refer to the link for the meeting packet. There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk.

Village Board Meetings - Tuesday, Nov. 19

There are two meetings scheduled for the Village Board on Tuesday, November 19 starting at 7:30 p.m. The Village Board will be voting on the following agenda items: an ordinance amending the Village of Algonquin Annual Budget for fiscal year 2023-2024; an ordinance amending Chapter 39.24 Small Wireless Facility increasing the fees; Accepting the Algonquin Police Pension Municipal Compliance Report for Fiscal Year End April 30, 2024; a resolution accepting the Actuarial Funding Report for the Algonquin Police Pension Fund for the contribution year May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025; a resolution accepting and approving the amount of funds to be levied for the 2024 tax year through real estate taxes for the Village of Algonquin; a resolution accepting and approving an agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for the construction observation for the Algonquin Meadows Development in the amount of $521,800.00; bills for payment; and prior meeting minutes. A Committee of the Whole meeting will follow to discuss a special use permit for a dog grooming, training and daycare business at 2200 Eastgate; certain funds in the special tax allocation fund for the Longmeadow and Randall Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area as “Surplus” Funds and Directing the Payment and Distribution Thereof (2023 Tax Year); a Resolution Approving the Reimbursement of NP BGO Algonquin Corporate Center, LLC for Eligible Redevelopment Project Costs; an Ordinance abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2024 to pay the principal of and interest on General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, of the Village of Algonquin, McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois; amending Chapter 33.07, removing one F Class Liquor License from Inventory; an Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD for the Design Engineering services for Canterbury Townhomes Subdivision Resurfacing Project. There is a public comment period prior to each meeting. Please complete the form near the board room entrance and submit to the Village Clerk. Follow the links for the meeting packets.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1731624055_0005.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1731624194_70784.pdf

Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 12

The Village Board (Committee of the Whole) will be meeting on Tuesday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the following agenda items: an ordinance amending the Village of Algonquin Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; an ordinance amending Chapter 39.24 Small Wireless Facility increasing the fees; a resolution accepting the Algonquin Police Pension Municipal Compliance Report for Fiscal Year End April 30, 2024; a resolution accepting the Actuarial Funding Report for the Algonquin Police Pension Fund for the Contribution Year May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025; a resolution for the 2024 Property Tax Levy; an Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD for the construction observation services for the Algonquin Meadows development and an Executive Session (personnel matters). There is a public comment period at the start of the meeting. Please complete the short form near the board room entrance and submit it to the Village Clerk. Follow the link for the meeting packet.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1731073743_47531.pdf

Village Board Meeting - Nov. 5th

The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, November 5th starting at 7:30 p.m. to vote on the following agenda items: agreement with NilCo for the Algonquin Historic District snow/ice removal; agreement with Langton Group for ice/snow removal of cul-de-sacs and eyebrows throughout the Village; bills for payment; a letter of understanding with the Village of Cary pertaining to property located east of Virginia Road & Route 31; agreement with Baxter & Woodman for Crystal Creek repair and prior meeting minutes. Meetings take place in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. There is a public comment period prior to the meeting. Please complete the form near the board room doorway and give to the Village Clerk so it is known that you wish to speak.

Village Board Meetings - Tuesday, October 15

The Village Board has two meetings scheduled for Tuesday, October 15 starting at 7:30 p.m. with the Village Board meeting followed by a Committee of the Whole Meeting. The agenda items include an agreement with JSD professional services for Willoughby Farms Park Master plan services; purchase a Ford F59; public event license for Algonquin Aces Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree; Scorched Earth Brewing Co. 10th Anniversary event; and more. Please refer to the link for the meeting packet. The Committee of the Whole will be discussing ice and snow removal contracts for the Historic District and cul-de-sacs/eyebrows. There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk prior to the meeting. The form is on the table once you enter the board room.

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1728660090_71648.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1728660421_15067.pdf