Dixie Creek Restoration Project

This area is in the Willoughby Farms subdivision. It’s the parcel between Wynnfield Drive, White Chapel Lane and Notting Hill Road.

From the Village of Algonquin: With spring weather upon us, we are ready to begin work on the new Dixie Creek Restoration Project! The project's first stage will soon begin to restore the eroded section of Dixie Creek from Wynnfield Drive to Dixie Briggs Fromm Nature Preserve. The planned restoration will remove invasive trees and shrubs, repair the eroded streambanks, and restore the stream buffer with native plants.

To learn more about the project and its benefits, visit the project website: http://www.dixiecreekrestorationproject.org. While exploring the site, sign up for the bi-weekly construction updates!

Scam Alert

From the Algonquin Police Department: There is a scam going around where the callers are telling the potential victim that their Social Security Number and bank accounts are compromised and they could be accused of money laundering. The potential victims are then advised that they need to purchase vouchers in cash to clear their name and get a new social security number and bank accounts. The individuals made references to the DEA and provide fake names and badge numbers. Individuals further advise the potential victims to not tell the bank what they are doing. To further the scam, they are identifying themselves as officers with the local jurisdiction within which they reside.

Please be mindful of these scams and know that no one from APD or any police department would be calling you advising you to do this.

Liquor Commission, Village Board & COW Meetings - Tuesday, Feb. 21

The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, February 21 starting at 7:30 p.m. for the Liquor Commission Meeting. Bella's Woodfire Pizzeria and Pizza Pushers are requesting a liquor license. The Village Board will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Board will be voting on items discussed at the last Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting; along with previous meeting minutes and bills for payment. The Committee of the Whole Meeting will discuss SAFEbuilt for permit review services; residential lease agreement for 5615 Edgewood Drive; Flashlight Egg Hunt on 3/10; Egg Hunt Public Event 4/01; Touch a Truck Event 5/06; Summer Concert Series & restrictions for alcoholic liquor in the park during the concerts; purchase a hydro-excavating truck; Moore Landscapes for downtown area; natural area maintenance; and purchase of 2 dump trucks. The meetings occur in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive. There is a public comment portion at the beginning of each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk prior to the meeting. Follow the links for the meeting agendas/packet.

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1676650419_85587.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1676650646_86268.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1676650767_65593.pdf

Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 14th

The Committee of the Whole will be meeting on Tuesday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss: annexation/rezone of 841 Oceola Drive; design guidelines for new multi-family & townhome projects located in Randall Rd. corridor; Enterprise & Special Fund budget (Water/Sewer/Pool/Cemetery/Bld. Service/Vehicle Main.); and many Public Works projects (Rolls Rd./Harper Dr. culvert/vehicle surplus/WTP #2 media replacement/amend agreement for vehicle purchase price/Motor Fuel Tax expenditures). There is a public comment period at the beginning of each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk prior to the meeting. Please click the link for the meeting packet. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1675983342_43428.pdf

Three Algonquin Police Officers are being recognized by Chief of Police Associations (McHenry & Kane) for their life-saving efforts. Officer Hunter arrived at a scene where a young child wasn’t breathing. His swift actions revived the baby prior to the ambulance arriving. Officers Dykstra and Krystal arrived at a scene where an individual was bleeding out from a severe wound. Their team effort of applying pressure, creating a tourniquet and elevating the injured limb saved this person’s life, according to the emergency room doctor. The Officers’ training, skills and action under pressure saved two lives. Thank you to these officers and congratulations on being recognized for your life-saving efforts. I appreciate your skills, teamwork and dedication to the Algonquin community.

What is a Special Service Area?

Per the Federal Highway Administration: “A Special Service Area (SSA) is a fund-raising tool used by a municipality or a county to finance additional services, improvements, or facilities desired in a certain portion of its jurisdiction. What makes an SSA unique is that it only taxes those who will benefit from the improvements.”

Example: A SSA is being considered for lots in the NorthPoint Algonquin Corporate Campus. In this case, if the open space/storm water detention areas aren’t being maintained by the landowner, the Village can implement the SSA to maintain these parcels at the landowner’s expense.

Liquor Commission/Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 7

The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 7:20 p.m. for a Liquor Commission meeting, followed by a Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. The Village Board will be voting on resolutions regarding consulting services for the development of a Village Comprehensive Plan; engineering services for the Highland Avenue water main extension project; services from Baxter & Woodman for the Dixie Creek Reach 3 streambank restoration project; engineering services for the Stormwater Master Plan supplement; approving prior meeting minutes; and approving bills for payment, Ordinances establishing special service areas numbers 4&5 (Lots 2-6 & outlots A, B, & C of NorthPoint Algonquin Corporate Campus subdivision and Lot 2 and outlot D of the NorthPoint Corporate Campus. Please refer to the links for the meeting agenda/packet. All meetings take place at 2200 Harnish Drive in the board room. There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1675372524_11567.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1675372629_89241.pdf

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting - Jan. 24

The Village's budget process is starting. A special Committee of the Whole Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m., 2200 Harnish Drive. There will be a presentation for the Capital Budget for 2023/2024. The agenda items include proposed Water & Sewer Improvement/Construction fund; Motor Fuel Tax & Street Improvement fund; Park Improvement fund and Natural Area & Drainage Improvement fund. There is a public comment period prior to each meeting. The meeting packet can be found at: https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1674241885_745.pdf

3 Village Meetings - Tuesday, Jan. 17

The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, January 17 starting at 7:15 p.m. for a Liquor Commission Meeting. At 7:30 p.m. the Village Board Meeting will take place followed by the Committee of the Whole at 7:45 p.m. The Village Board will be voting on the items discussed at the Jan. 10th Committee of the Whole meeting. Please refer to link for the meeting packet. The Committee of the Whole meeting will be discussing an agreement for the Village's Comprehensive Plan; Highland Avenue Water Main extension Phase 2; Dixie Creek Reach 3 streambank restoration project; and the Stormwater Master Plan supplement. Links below are in order of the meetings scheduled for Jan. 17. There is a public comment portion at the beginning of the Village Board and COW meetings.

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1673637699_44747.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1673646311_50575.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1673637832_16371.pdf

Committee of the Whole Meeting - Jan. 10

The Committee of the Whole will be meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m., 2200 Harnish Drive. The agenda includes discussions on natural area restoration design & installation of Car Max/Huntington Dr. Detention/Arbor Hills naturalization project; engineering services for Souwanas Trail, Schuett St. & Oceola Dr.; change order for Crystal Creek Riverwalk improvements & Harrison St. bridge replacement; amendment to agreement for Presidential Park & Town Park projects and more. Please refer to the link for the meeting packet. There is a public comment period at the beginning of the meeting. Please register prior to the meeting. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1672954990_34984.pdf

Algonquin Recreation Dept. - New Partnership for educational workshops

From the Village of Algonquin: The Algonquin Recreation Department is excited to announce a new partnership with Fishman Miller PC Attorneys to offer FREE educational workshops/seminars to our community! These FREE seminars will run once a month, on the second Wednesday of the month, at two different times for your convenience: 1:00pm or 6:30pm at Algonquin Historic Village Hall. The first workshop will kick off next week on Wednesday, January 11th and will focus on the Basics of Estate Planning. For more details on these workshops or to register, click the link below: https://rec.algonquin.org/CourseActivities.aspx?id=30&cat=14

Village Board Meeting - Jan. 3rd

Happy New Year! The Village Board's first meeting for the year will be held on Tuesday, January 3rd at 7:30 p.m., 2200 Harnish Drive. The agenda items include: administration of oath of office to Police Chief Dennis Walker; resolution for street light maintenance; approve bills & previous meeting minutes; a resolution opposing a conditional use permit for a residential care facility at 9709 Zimmer Dr., Algonquin; and executive session for personnel matters/land acquisition. There is a public comment period at the beginning of each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk prior to the meeting start time 7:30 p.m.

The meeting packet can be found at: https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1672413140_39013.pdf

From the Village of Algonquin: As the year 2022 draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the most viewed news stories on our website.

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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."

Read more at http://ow.ly/ogUH50M6czM