The Village of #Algonquin is accepting applications for two part-time School Crossing Guards at the Longmeadow Parkway/Sleepy Hollow Road intersection and at Westfield Community School. See job details at http://ow.ly/EV7650Brr5O
Village Board & Committee of the Whole Meetings - Sept. 15, 2020
The Tuesday, Sept. 15th Village Board meeting will be remote/in-person (limit 12 people, masks required) starting at 7:30 p.m. at 2200 Harnish Drive. The Committee of the Whole meeting will begin at 7:45 or immediately following the conclusion of the Board meeting. Board meeting agenda items include: ordinances on utilize the local CURE Program and amend section 43.23 Smoke Free Village & Sect. 43.30 Sale of Tobacco of Ch. 43 of Algonquin Municipal Code; resolutions regarding Personnel Policy, Burke Engineering on on-site construction of site development, including Trails of Woods Creek development, and Burke design services, permitting, construction mgmt. & wayfinding sign procurement & installation; approval of bills & expenses; approval of prior meeting minutes & adopt 7th continuation of proclamation of local disaster emergency. Please refer to link for meeting participation and packet details. The Committee of the Whole agenda items include: officially changing the name of Williams Road to Sandbloom Road; officially naming Sandbloom Road and consider an amendment to Wide Open West License Agreement. Refer to link for meeting and participation details.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1599850544_39523.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1599850448_31548.pdf
Committee of the Whole Meeting - Sept. 8, 2020
The Committee of the Whole meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 8 will be held remotely/in-person at 2200 Harnish Drive in Algonquin starting at 7:30 p.m. Masks must be worn in the building and seating is limited to 12 seats due to spacing requirements. Agenda items include: ordinance to participate in the local CURE program; agreement with Burke Engrg. for inspection services for the Trails of Woods Creek Development; agreement with Burke, LLC for design, mgmt, and construction of wayfinding signage project; amend Ch 43.23 smoke free Village & Ch. 43.40 sale of tobacco of the Municipal Code; and amendment to Personnel Policy Manual. Please refer to meeting packet in the link for meeting participation, comment submission, and agenda item details. https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1599236114_74111.pdf
IDOT Algonquin Route 62 Bridge Project Update
#Construction update: Traffic on the #Algonquin Road bridge of the Fox River has been switched to the eastbound lanes while crews continue work on the westbound lanes. The Illinois Department of Transportation's schedule has work concluding on this project at the end of October. Learn more at http://ow.ly/fFIG50Bi5m4.
Algonquin E-News
The September edition of #Algonquin e-News is now available online. Check out information about #construction updates, #recreation activities, and more at http://ow.ly/gFMm50BeZyF
McHenry Co. Randall Road Project
On Wednesday, September 2nd all Randall Road traffic will be shifted to the new pavement between Bunker Hill Dr. and Stonegate Rd. and will remain on the new pavement to the north limits of the project. There will be intermittent lane closures throughout the day to implement the switch.
Please be aware of the workers present and performing the shifts as interruptions to traffic will occur.
Prairie Trail Construction Update (from Public Works):
This week, trail users were directed back onto the new ramp! Crews also finished installing the final pieces of the block retaining wall, regraded the slope along the bridge sides and removed the temporary ramp.
Next week, the construction team will prepare the bridge deck (surface). Crews will also focus on other parts of the project, including:
Beginning electrical preparation for installing the bollard lamps along part of the Trail (visit the project website to learn more about the lamps). https://oldtownalgonquin.org/old-town-prairie-trail.html
Installing brick pavers near the new pergola.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we near the end of construction!
Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020
The Village Board Meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 1st will be remotely & in-person. Limit 12 in-person seats available & masks must be worn in the Ganek Municipal Center, 2200 Harnish Drive. The public can also submit comments via email prior to the meeting/participate/listen to the meeting. Please see details on agenda page. The Village Board Meeting agenda for Tuesday, September 1st includes the following: proclamation September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; ordinance for tax abatement for Bond Series 2013; ordinance on Trails of Woods Creek Final PUD & Plats of Subdivision; agreement with Copenhaver Construction for Stoney Brook Park reconstruction; agreement with Christopher Burke Engrg. for oversite of Stoney Brook Park construction;agreement with Algonquin/LITH Fire Protection Dist. for fleet maintenance; agreement with McCloud Aquatics for aquatic weed control; agreement with Moore Landscape for 2020 Downtown beautification project; agreement with Sebert Landscape for Village property ground maintenance; approve bills & previous meeting minutes; and execution session/land acquisition. Please follow the link for the meeting packet.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1598646373_14797.pdf
Garbage Sticker Rate Change - Sept. 1
Groot rate changes will be going into effect on September 1. All garbage and yard waste stickers purchased prior to this date will still be honored. Learn more at http://ow.ly/LUx850B6n85
Recycling
Did you know that over the past five years, #Algonquin residents have diverted nearly 20,000 tons of recyclable materials from landfills? This is due largely in part to the Village’s free #recycling program that is offered to residents in cooperation with Groot.
Residents may also utilize The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County styrofoam collection drop-off site at our Public Works facility, located at 110 Meyer Drive.
Be sure to keep doing your part by using some of these tips!
Learn more about the Village’s refuse and recycling program at https://bit.ly/32vAsRt
Crystal Creek Infrastructure Project
Here are some photos of the infrastructure project being done on Crystal Creek between Main St. and Harrison. Crystal Creek was dewatered so a sewer pipe could be installed and connected.
Please Complete the Survey
Please take a few minutes to give the Village of Algonquin your input on park and recreation offerings, open space, parks, bike trails, etc... The results will help determine how you and your family use the park and recreation offerings and what changes you would like to see implemented in the future. Thank you! Please share.
Modifications to the Main Street Roundabout/Harrison St Bike Lanes:
-Revised the shared-use path switch-back at Riverview to include one retaining wall (instead of three) to preserve additional trees.
-Extended the streetscape north on Harrison in front of the townhomes to include the random ashlar tan brick bound by red soldier course.
-Reconstructed Harrison Street changed to PCC.
-Double yellow pavement marking on Harrison Street extended to Park Street.
-Stop bars (thermoplastic line) for stop signs for 3-way stop at Harrison Street and Park Street.
Note:The brick pattern looks black in the full view, zoom in to see the individual bricks.
Village Board & Committee of the Whole Meetings - August 18, 2020
The Village Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 18th at 7:30 p.m. followed by the Committee of the Whole. The meetings will be remotely/in-person (limit 12 people, mask required). Please see agenda for public comment/participation details. The Village Board meeting agenda includes: pass/approve ordinance amending the 2020 budget; pass/approve ordinance amending Ch. 6A of Municipal Code; accept/approve amendment to the Business Dev. Agreement with Carmax Auto Superstore;accept/approve agreement for McHenry Co. Sheriff's SWAT Team; approve permit for Rotary's Harvest Market; approve prior meeting minutes, bills, & proclamation of local disaster emergency. The Committee of the Whole meeting agenda includes: Trails of Woods Creek Final PUD & Plats for 1&2; ordinance for tax abatement for bond series 2013; agreement with Copenhaver Construction & Christopher Burke Engrg. for Stoney Brook Park reconstruction; agreement with Alg. LITH Fire Protection Dist. for fleet maintenance; agreement with MCloud Aquatics for aquatic weed control; agreement with Moore Landscapes for downtown; and agreement with Seebert Landscape for Village property ground maintenance. Please see links for meeting packet details and additional information.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1597432232_54973.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1597432372_04686.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1597432646_51478.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1597432697_03997.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1597432724_96577.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1597432761_36139.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1597432778_95755.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1597432666_37875.pdf
Downtown Algonquin Prairie Trail Construction Update (from Public Works):
This week, crews completed the concrete block retaining walls and focused on placing concrete for the bridge approaches.
Next week, crews will continue placing concrete for the bridge approaches for a smooth transition between the Trail and the bridge. The project remains on track to finish later this fall.
Please note: There are free, public parking lots near the trail (marked on the detour map below). Please park in these lots and not in the construction zone. Also, as an important reminder, during COVID-19 we ask that trail users not stop and congregate on the trail.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we construct this project!
Info from Algonquin Police Department
Although the Algonquin Police Department has not recently received reports of “Ruse” Burglaries, we always like to keep our citizens informed as to crimes that have potential to be a problem. In the spirit of educating our citizens, the following is a description of a “Ruse” Burglary:
A 'ruse burglary' is a burglary where the offenders use distraction techniques to lure homeowners outside of their residence. After the homeowner is outside and distracted, other individuals (criminals) enter the home, typically targeting cash, jewelry, or other items of value. Burglars will target senior citizens or any person they feel may be more vulnerable or susceptible to the “story” they provide which is often the burglar impersonating a utility employee or village employee (ie., Com-Ed, Nicor, or water billing), or a handyman claiming to need entry to the home for work purposes.
If you should ever find yourself in a similar situation and are unsure of the validity of the person, please feel free to call and have their identification verified by an officer. Any real employee should understand this request.
If you are suspicious and/or concerned for your safety do not hesitate to call 9-1-1.
Village-wide Cleanup
Village-wide Cleanup event rescheduled for August - dates are determined by resident’s normal Groot service date.
Households with Thursday Groot service (Spring Cleanup - East) will have their cleanup date on August 8. Households with Friday Groot service (Spring Cleanup - West) will have their cleanup date on August 15.
Learn more at http://ow.ly/c9a450AQEAV
Committee of the Whole - August 11th
Residents of Gaslight subdivision: Please consider joining the Committee of the Whole meeting remotely or in-person (limit 12 persons) on Tuesday, August 11 at 7:30 p.m., 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. The Lake Braewood Corridor Study presentation will be discussed. Other agenda topics include: McHenry Co. Chiefs of Police Scholarship recipient recognition; consider extension of CarMax development agreement terms; special permit for Algonquin Rotary Club Harvest Market (9/19/20); fiscal year end 2020 budget amendment; amend Ch. 6A of the Municipal Code; resolution authorizing a binding public question on the Nov. 3rd ballot on the question of appointing the Algonquin Village Clerk; and mutual aid agreement for McHenry Co. Sheriff's SWAT Team. Please refer to link for meeting participation information and additional details.
https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1596830875_42991.pdf
Planning & Zoning Commission - Aug. 10th, 2020
The Planning & Zoning Commission will be held remotely on Monday, August 10th at 7:30 p.m. regarding the request for Final Plat and Final Plan approval for The Trails of Woods Creek.
According to the meeting agenda: "If you would like to listen to and participated in the meeting, please go to https://algonquin.zoom.us/j/96920774548 or dial in (877) 853-5257 or (888) 475-4499 webinar ID 969
2077 4548. If you wish to submit any comment, please contact the Deputy Village Clerk in advance of the meeting at 847-658-5609 or meetingcomments@algonquin.org or to comment during the public hearing portion of the meeting after logging into the zoom meeting, please raise your hand and you will be called on, if you are dialing in, dial *9 to raise your hand."
https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1596818404_53544.pdf