The Committee of the Whole Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 8 starting at 7:30 p.m. in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive. There are many agenda items, including: public event licenses for Algonquin Lions Beer & Wine Tasting at Village Vitner; Algonquin Rotary's Harvest Market; St. Margaret Mary's Oktoberfest; open air dining at 1621 S. Randall Road (Pickle Haus); outdoor storage at 3031 Broadsmore Drive, bld. 1; Fall public events; holiday decorations; reclamite project; Pressure Reducing Valve replacement; Special use access permit agreement with McHenry Co. Conservation District; and a Comprehensive Plan Vision activity. Please follow the link for the meeting packet. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1691153697_79179.pdf
Public Input Meeting - Wynnfield Naturalization Project
Wynnfield Naturalization Project Public Input Meeting - Thursday, August 17th. Please relay this information to residents/neighbors that live near Wynnfield and Richmond Lane in Willoughby Farms subdivision area. If people cannot attend in person, they can submit input at bradleyandresen@algonquin.org .
Village Meetings - Tuesday, August 1
The Village Board will be meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1st in the board room. The Village Board will be voting on prior meeting minutes and bills for payment. There will also be a proclamation about Payroll Week and an executive session. Please follow the link for the meeting packet. A special Liquor Commission will immediately follow the board meeting. There is a public comment portion at the beginning of the meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1690560208_3751.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1690560401_62288.pdf
From the Village of Algonquin: The Village of Algonquin is hiring a Permit Clerk for its Community Development Department. The application deadline is August 4, 2023, at 5:00 pm. The part-time position offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $17.00 to $19.00, depending on qualifications, with 20-30 hours per week.
The Permit Clerk will be responsible for examining permit applications, coordinating with other departments, preparing and distributing correspondence, handling FOIA requests, and providing live chat support on the Village website. Other duties include notarizing documents, assisting with scheduling meetings and inspections, and maintaining detailed records.
Learn more at https://ow.ly/O9Yh50PjVM8
Village Meetings - Tuesday, July 18
The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m. to vote on items from the previous Committee of the Whole Meeting. Please refer to the meeting packet/agenda in the link below. The Village Board and the Planning & Zoning Commission will be at a special meeting starting at 7:45 p.m. for the Comprehensive Plan presentation and discussion. There is a public comment period prior to each meeting. Please refer to links below.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1689368815_0528.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1689369075_85381.pdf
Come visit Garden on Main, 409 S. Main Street in Algonquin for delicious crepes, gelato and more.
July 25 - St. John's Church, Algonquin
Village Meetings - Tuesday, July 11
There are three Village meetings scheduled for Tuesday, July 11 starting at 7:15 p.m. with the Liquor Commission. It will be followed by a Village Board meeting, where voting will take place on agenda items from the (June 20) Committee of the Whole Meeting. A Committee of the Whole meeting will follow and discuss the following items: Art on the Fox; open air dining request at Prestwicke Plaza; T-Mobile agreement; donation of parcels from Algonquin Corporate Campus; agreement for biosolids transfer; agreement for aerator & roof replacement of water treatment plants 1 & 2; and agreement with Encap for Wynnfield detention basin. Please refer to the links for meeting agenda/packets. (They are in order of the meeting time.)
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1688736680_28206.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1688736573_84976.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1688736784_16714.pdf
Green Bracelet Program
From the Algonquin Police Department: Green Bracelet Program participant Stelios and his father Dean receive Stelio’s new Green Bracelet! APD now has 5 registered participants and hope to keep that number growing! Please help us continue to spread the word about this fantastic program offered by the Algonquin Police Department for Village of Algonquin residents.
About the Green Bracelet Program:
The Algonquin Police Department is excited to announce the launch of the Green Bracelet Program
Who is it for:
* For residents who are elderly, disabilities that could place them at higher risk for becoming disoriented, lost or confused, or may have difficulty communicating their needs
* Those who may benefit could be individuals with autism, Alzheimer's, dementia, or other physical or mental health history
What is it:
* Participants will be issued a Green Bracelet containing a metal face plate bearing and ID number and instructions to contact the Algonquin Police Department if the participant needs assistance
* Relays quick access to relevant medical and emergency contacts for the participant
* No personally identifiable information (PII) will be located on the bracelet
Those interested in enrolling a loved one into this program can call the Algonquin Police Department's non emergency telephone number, (847) 658-4531, for more information.
Have a safe and happy July 4th!
Coming Soon: Pickle Haus in formerly Dania Building
From Pickle Haus: We’re pretty excited about these courtside cabanas. Great spot for cheering on friends or grabbing a quick beverage between rallies! Take a peek at the rendering here, and we’ll share updates as the construction work progresses.
Village Meeting - Tuesday, June 27
The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. to vote on three items, along with previous meeting minutes. The special meeting is being held since the following Tuesday is July 4th, federal observed holiday. Please follow the link for the meeting packet. There is a public comment period prior to the meeting. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1687526335_34864.pdf
Village Meetings - Tuesday, June 20th
The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, June 20th starting at 7:30 p.m., 2200 Harnish Drive for two meetings. The Village Board will be voting on items from the last Committee of the Whole meeting. New agenda items will be discussed at the June 20th Committee of the Whole meeting starting at 7:45 p.m. or immediately following the Village Board meeting if the adjournment is after 7:45 p.m. Committee of the Whole agenda items include: preliminary planned development for Flats on County Line Road Senior Housing Development; presentation on Presidential Park design update; Wood Creek Reach 8 phase 1 & 2 engineering services; Surrey Lane streambank restoration; Souwanas outfall stabilization design engineering; close State highway for Founder's Day parade on July 22 and more. Please follow the links for the meeting packets.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1686946425_946.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1686946736_94597.pdf
Harrison Street Bridge Open
From the Village of Algonquin: The Village of #Algonquin is excited to announce that the Harrison Street bridge will be reopened by Friday afternoon, and the Riverwalk is now open for use! Crews will still be on-site wrapping up final miscellaneous elements, but the bridge reopening marks the substantial completion of this project. The Village would like to thank everyone for their patience, and we hope to see everyone out enjoying the summer weather on these beautiful new additions to Old Town Algonquin.
Sweet Basil Restaurant Opens in Algonquin Commons
Committee of the Whole Meeting - June 13
The Committee of the Whole will be meeting on Tuesday, June 13 at 7:30 pm. 2200 Harnish Drive to discuss special service areas, outdoor storage special use permit, special event licenses, herbicide management, lead service line replacement, change orders, and tree removal along the west side of Sandbloom Road utility easement. There is a public comment period prior to the meeting discussion. Please register with the Village Clerk. Click the link for the meeting packet.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1686325767_20569.pdf
Input Needed!
From the Village of Algonquin: Your input is crucial in shaping the future of James B. Wood Park! This year, the Village of #Algonquin is embarking on an exciting project to replace the #playground, and we need your help to decide what to do with the basketball court.
Click the following link to access the survey and cast your vote: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N7R7ZH3
Your input will directly influence the future amenities of James B. Wood Park, ensuring that it caters to the community's desires. Don't miss this chance to have a say in the park's transformation!
Comprehensive Plan Input Needed
We need your input to shape the future of our Village! Introducing the Algonquin Comprehensive Plan's interactive mapping tool, designed to give YOU a voice in identifying the key issues affecting our community.
This user-friendly tool empowers you to create a personalized map that highlights the issues you believe are impacting Algonquin and could influence the project's outcomes. Together, let's make a difference and build a better future for our village!
This is your chance to influence the decisions that shape Algonquin's future. Take the first step towards change by using the interactive mapping tool today!
Click here to get started: https://map.social/Community.php?CommunityID=381&fbclid=IwAR2tdCUwxDshTwZQDkszyeB6HMW4IdPNSStrmzbbVeDkpuC4_pddVajfvSk
Fabulous Fox Water Trail
From the Village of Algonquin: This week, the U.S. Secretary of Interior announced the Fabulous Fox! Water Trail was one of only nine trails, across the U.S., selected as a National Recreation Trail in 2023. The Fabulous Fox! Water Trail joins a distinctive network of recreational water trails throughout the U.S. with a national designation.
Learn more about the trail at https://fabulousfoxwatertrail.org