Congratulations Chief Walker!

From the Village of Algonquin: The Village of Algonquin is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis Walker as the new Chief of Police for the Algonquin Police Department. Walker brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the position, having been an active member of the community throughout his 25 years of dedicated service.

"We are thrilled to have Dennis Walker as our new Chief and are confident in his ability to lead the Algonquin Police Department," said Village President Debby Sosine. "He has a strong track record of building relationships with our community and promoting fair and just policing practices. We are excited about what his leadership means to the community."

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Departure of Chief Bucci

From the Village of Algonquin: The Village of #Algonquin is announcing the departure of Chief John Bucci from the Algonquin Police Department. Chief Bucci has been appointed as Undersheriff of the McHenry County Sheriff's Office, effective January 3, 2023.

"I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as Chief of Police in Algonquin for the past eight years and am proud of the work we have accomplished together as a team," said Chief Bucci. "I am excited for this new opportunity to continue serving the community in a different capacity and am confident that the Algonquin Police Department will continue to thrive under new leadership."

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Village Meetings on Tuesday, Dec. 20

There will be four Village meetings held on Tuesday, Dec. 20 starting at 7:25 p.m. with a Public Hearing on the Galleria Center - Enclave. The Village Board meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Committee of the Whole meeting will begin at 7:45 p.m. followed by a Village Board Special meeting. All meetings have a public participation portion near the beginning of each meeting. Please register prior to the meeting. Meetings take place in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive. Please refer to the links for individual meeting information.

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1671230949_11673.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1671226785_83297.pdf

Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, Dec. 13

The Committee of the Whole will be meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the following agenda items: Design Aesthetics Survey for multi-family & townhome construction in the Randall Road corridor; amend Liquor License Ch. 13 by increasing by one; HR Green for Woods Creek Reach 6 & 7 design services/ Baxter & Woodman Natural Resources agreement for 2023 prescribed burns; funding agreement with Bureau of Local Roads for Souwanas Trail & Schuett St. reconstruction project; agreement with Utility Service Co. for Copper Oaks Tower repair; and agreement with Burke LLC for change order #13 for Crystal Creek riverwalk improvements & Harrison St. bridge replacement. There is a public comment period at every meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk prior to the meeting. Meetings take place in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive. Click the link for the meeting packet. https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1670608784_92591.pdf

The Goldfish Swim School is open near Kohl’s/Target/Ortho Illinois. It’s a beautiful facility with a convenient location for swimming lessons, birthday parties, and company family events.

Public Hearings/Meetings - Tuesday, Dec. 6

The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, December 6 starting at 7:15 p.m. for the Public Hearing on a proposed Special Service Area (SSA) for outlots at NorthPoint Algonquin Corporate Campus. You might wonder what's a SSA? Once approved, a SSA would allow the Village to collect a determined % from the property owner if the party failed to maintain the designated water retention/open space area. The collected funds would be allocated to maintain those parcels. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1669995436_06683.pdf

A Special Liquor Commission Meeting to hear Eggceptional Cafe's request for a liquor License will follow the Public Hearing. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1669995531_08419.pdf

A Public Hearing regarding the Galleria will begin at 7:25 p.m. It's regarding amending the annexation agreement from 2/17/04. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1669996334_75806.pdf

The Village Board Meeting will being at 7:30 p.m. or immediately following the prior meeting. The Board will be voting on abating a portion of taxes levied to pay principal/interest on certain general obligation refunding bonds, series 2013; resolution for Water Well Solutions for Well 11 rehab; amend A-1 liquor license by 1; approve bills for payment; ordinance for SSAs for NorthPoint Corporate Campus and approve authorizing signatories. Please refer to the meeting links for additional information.

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1669996413_04074.pdf

Miracle on Main

Miracle on Main, including a holiday market was held on December 3rd in downtown Algonquin. Miracle on Main included a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus; vocalists; carolers; real reindeers; juggler; ice sculptor creating a reindeer from an ice block; and the lighting of the tree. There were many opportunities to take photos with decorative holiday features, Thank you to the sponsors and businesses that supported Miracle on Main.. It was a very festive time!

Village Board/Committee of the Whole Meetings - Nov. 15

The Village Board Meeting will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 15th at 7:30 p.m. followed by the Committee of the Whole Meeting. The meetings take place at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. There is a public comment at the beginning of every Village meeting. Please register prior to the meeting commencement. The Village Board will be voting on a variety of financial reports (Popular Annual Financial Report, Police Pension Compliance Report, Actuarial Funding Report); Tax Levy for 2022; agreement with Hitchcock Design for design/engineering of Town Park, including Mineral Springs; agreement with Christopher Burke Engrg. for engineering design of Eastgate roadway/pedestrian crossing improvements; bills for payment and approve prior meeting minutes. To learn about the Town Park Project go to: https://www.towneparkalgonquin.org/

Village Board Meeting Packet: https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1668179022_40633.pdf The Committee of the Whole will be discuss amending the liquor license by one and Well 11 rehabilitation. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1668181760_48577.pdf

Public Hearing & Committee of the Whole Meeting - Nov. 8

A Public Hearing and Committee of the Whole Meeting are scheduled for Tuesday, November 8th starting at 7:25 p.m. in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive. There is a public comment period at the beginning of the meeting. The Public Hearing is on the Kensington Development Partners, Inc. project adjacent to Randall Road. The COW agenda includes Police Pension Compliance Report/Actuarial Funding Report; and 2022 property tax levy; Eastgate roadway & pedestrian improvements; Popular Finance Report. Please refer to links below for meeting packet/agenda. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1667568740_94682.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1667568995_8606.pdf

McHenry Co. DOT: Pyott Road Lane Configuration at Alg. Road Intersection

From McHenry County Division of Transportation: Travelers can expect a change in lane configuration starting early next month at the intersection of Pyott and Algonquin Roads.

The right lane of southbound Pyott Road, which is currently a through/right lane, will allow left turns with the lane configuration change.

With the majority of traffic on southbound Pyott Road turning left onto Algonquin Road, this change will ease congestion in the existing left turn lane.

The change is expected to take place following the completion of striping on West Algonquin Road in early November, weather permitting.

Public Hearing/Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 1

A Public Hearing and Village Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 1 starting at 7:25 p.m. at 2200 Harnish Drive. The public hearing is for amending the ordinance approved in 2004 with the Galleria Center. The Village Board will be voting on agenda items from the previous Committee of the Whole meeting, including: amend Algonquin Commons PUD; painting fire hyrdant contract; engineering services for Presidential Park; change orders for Crystal Creek project; previous meeting minutes and bills for payment. Please refer to the links for meeting packet/agenda.

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1666978646_27557.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1666978748_43537.pdf

From the Algonquin Police Department: We are sorry to have to post the following, but recently Algonquin and surrounding communities have been targeted by offenders entering unlocked vehicles and taking valuables that have been left in those vehicles.

There has also been thefts of motor vehicles due to victims leaving keys inside their vehicles. We ask that you PLEASE remember to lock your vehicles at night and take all valuables out. We have increased patrols in your neighborhoods but ask that you call us with any suspicious activity at the time of occurrence.

Village Board & Committee of the Whole Meetings - Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022

The Village Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. followed by the Committee of the Whole meeting. There is a public comment portion at the beginning of each meeting. Please register prior to the meeting. The Village Board will be voting on resolutions pertaining to Comcast connectivity services; holiday decorations and a cost share commitment for IL Transportation Enhanced Program Grant. Under new business is the presentation of reports on the fiscal year ending April 30, 2022. Please see link below for the meeting packet. The Committee of the Whole will discuss the resubdivision of Algonquin Commons PUD; Hitchcock Design Group for engineering services on Presidential Park redevelopment and painting contract for fire hydrants. Refer to link for the meeting packet.

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1665753844_10578.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1665754185_44133.pdf

Committee of the Whole Meeting - Oct. 11

The Committee of the Whole will be meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the Aces Softball Tournament at Algonquin Lakes Park request; 3 year agreement with Comcast for Internet services; Crystal Creek Riverwalk improvements & Harrison St. Bridge Replacement change orders; holiday decoration agreement for Main Street; and funds for cost share of ITEP Grant for the bike path along Boyer Road. There is a public comment portion at the start of the meeting. Please register prior to meeting commencement. The meeting packet is at: https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1665161785_3318.pdf

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - Oct. 10

The Planning & Zoning Commission will be meeting Monday, October 10 at 7:00 p.m. to hear petitioners regarding requests from Red Mountain Group (Algonquin Commons) Case No. PZ-2022-20 West of Randall Rd between County Line Rd and Corporate Pkwy; and Belle Tire (Minor Repair Center) Case No. PZ-2022-21 Lot 2 of the Enclave Phase 1, Southeast corner of Randall Rd and Commons Drive. The meeting will take place at 2200 Harnish Drive.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1665161785_3318.pdf