McHenry Times

Village of Algonquin Village Board met Sept. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Village President Debby Sosine, called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. with Village Clerk, Fred Martin, calling the roll.

Trustees Present: Brian Dianis, Jerry Glogowski, Maggie Auger, Laura Brehmer, Bob Smith, John Spella and Village President Debby Sosine

Staff in Attendance: Tim Schloneger, Village Manager; Bob Mitchard, Public Works Director; Dennis Walker, Deputy Police Chief; Patrick Knapp, Senior Planner Community Development; Katie Gock, Recreation Superintendent; and Attorney, Kelly Cahill.

PLEDGE TO FLAG: Clerk Martin led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ADOPT AGENDA: Moved by Smith, seconded by Glogowski, to adopt tonight’s agenda, deleting item 15 Executive Session.

Voice vote; ayes carried

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:

Carol Nicols had concerns regarding the construction grading around her home at Glenloch, and wanted to know if the Village had performed any inspections. Mr. Mitchard said the final grading would not be performed until the completion of the commercial construction.

CONSENT AGENDA: The Items under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and may be approved by one motion with a roll call vote.

A. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES:

(1) Liquor Commission Meeting Held September 6, 2022

(2) Village Board Meeting Held September 6, 2022

(3) Committee of the Whole Meeting Held September 13, 2022

B. APPROVE THE VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT FOR AUGUST 2022

Moved by Spella, seconded by Dianis, to approve the Consent Agenda.

Voice vote; ayes carried

OMNIBUS AGENDA: The following Ordinances, Resolutions, or Agreements are considered to be routine in nature and may be approved by one motion with a roll call vote.

(Following approval, the Village Clerk numbers all Ordinances and Resolutions in order)

A. PASS ORDINANCES:

(1) Pass an Ordinance (2022-O-38) Amending Ordinance 2022-O-15 Regarding the Merit Compensation Plan for Village Employees

B. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS:

(1) Adopt a Resolution (2022-R-73) Accepting and Approving Donation of Square Barn Road Right of-Way and Utility Easement from School District 158

(2) Adopt a Resolution (2022-R-74) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for the Towne Park/Crystal Creek 16” Water Main Crossing Project Engineering Services in the Amount of $57,315.00

(3) Adopt a Resolution (2022-R-75) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with DK Contractors Inc for the Kelliher & Willoughby Parks Tennis/Pickle Ball Courts Project in the Amount of $530,069.00

Moved by Brehmer, seconded by Smith to approve the Omnibus Agenda.

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Dianis, Glogowski, Brehmer, Spella, Auger and Smith Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays,

APPROVAL OF BILLS: Moved by Glogowski, seconded by Brehmer, to approve the List of Bills for payment in the amount of $1,221,006.99

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Dianis, Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Brehmer, Smith, Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

PAYMENT OF BILLS RECAP:

FUND DESCRIPTION DISBURSEMENTS

01 GENERAL 231,256.12

02 CEMETERY 2,414.10

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03 MFT 9,325.73

04 STREET IMPROVEMENT 186,127.71

05 SWIMMING POOL 3,101.52

07 WATER & SEWER 157,457.21

12 WATER & SEWER IMPROVEMENT 14,302.79

26 NATURAL AREA & DRAINAGE IMPROV 23,155.65

28 BUILDING MAINT. SERVICE 21,895.39

29 VEHICLE MAINT. SERVICE 27,498.27

TOTAL ALL FUNDS 676,534.49

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE:

A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

(1) Approve a Special Event Permit for the Algonquin Aces Fall Fling Tournament, October 1 and 2, 2022 at Algonquin Lakes Park

Moved by Dianis seconded by Auger to approve the Algonquin Aces Fall Fling Tournament. Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Dianis, Glogowski, Brehmer, Spella, Auger and Smith Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

B. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

(1) Approve a Public/Special Event Permit for the Trick or Treat and a Movie Event on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Allowing the Closure of S. Main Street between Algonquin Road and Washington Street and Allowing Entertainment in Towne Park

Moved by Dianis, seconded by Glogowski to approve the Special Event Permit for the Trick or Treat and Movie Event.

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Dianis, Glogowski, Brehmer, Spella, Auger and Smith Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

(2) Approve a Public/Special Event Permit for the Miracle on Main Event, Including the Closure of S. Main Street between Algonquin Road and Washington Street, on Saturday, December 3, 2022

Moved by Dianis seconded by Auger to approve the Public Event for Miracle on Main. Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Dianis, Glogowski, Brehmer, Spella, Auger and Smith Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

C. PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY

COMMITTEE REPORTS & CLERK'S REPORTS:

VILLAGE CLERK’S REPORT

Village Clerk Martin announced future meetings.

STAFF REPORTS:

ADMINISTRATION:

Mr. Schloneger:

There will be an information sessions on October 10th with Village employees to educate them about the launch of an innovative Earned Wage Access and financial wellness product from Grit Financial. The system will provide the ability for our employees to access the money they’ve earned before their scheduled payday on a debit card. There is no cost to the employees or the Village - the service is paid for by the interchange fees collected from the use of the debit card. This optional added benefit will assist in recruitment and retention of our personnel in a competitive labor market.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Mr. Knapp:

Invited the Board to view the new Project Exhibit Board on the back wall in the Community Development Department for quick updates.

RECREATION:

Ms. Gock:

Commented on two very successful recent events, the Movie Night in Presidential Park, and the Kite Event at Spella Park.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Deputy Chief Walker:

1. Staff concluded internal interviews for multiple positions within the Criminal Investigations Division. The announcement of those selected for those positions will be made by the end of the week. The Officers selected will begin their new positions starting in January.

2. We utilized our mutual aid agreement with the City of McHenry this past weekend. Multiple Officers were sent to McHenry to assist them with security for their McHenry Splash concert. This agreement has worked out considerably for both agencies not only for personnel resources but also for equipment usage/sharing.

3. Aside the from the weather on Sunday, and the construction hurdles in the downtown area, we believe that the Art on the Fox event went well in regards to parking, traffic, and security. We look forward to the next big event down there with the Harvest Market.

4. A child safety seat event will be held, in the Target store parking lot, this upcoming Saturday between 9-12AM. We hope to have a good amount of participants come out for the free inspection of their car seat installations.

5. I am very proud to announce the work done by our dayshift, afternoon shift, and Investigations Division today. A witness called in suspicious activity near a residence and upon the Officers arrival to the area, they determined a subject outside of the residence to be involved in a burglary to the residence in question. It was very soon learned that at least one more offender was still in the residence, which was unoccupied, and while awaiting a K9 unit to arrive, two subjects willingly came out of the house. All three are in custody with an ongoing investigation and pending charges. Great job by our witness who alerted us to the area and a great catch for our Officers.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Mr. Mitchard:

1. Main Street Roundabout/N. Harrison Streetscape and bike path:

a. North Main Street is open in both directions for access to those folks living in the Arrowhead Subdivision only. Cary Algonquin Road is completely closed to traffic and a detour is set up to route traffic to Rte 31 on Klasen Road

b. Contractor has excavated and started grading the entire intersection for the future roundabout. Work on the two walls on the northeast and northwest quadrants of the roundabout will begin soon, but is waiting on ComEd to support two utility poles that are very close to the excavation of the wall footings.

c. The south section of N. Main is complete and the landscape restoration is filling in nicely.

2. We have scheduled a preconstruction meeting for the Kelliher Pickleball courts and the Willoughby Farms tennis courts. Construction will begin soon, but we are concerned that the color coating for the courts will not be able to be applied until the spring. We will stripe for play temporarily.

3. Work on the High Hill Phase 1 Road Rehabilitation project, just east of Ganek MC, has begun and should continue through late fall. Contractor has completed storm sewer repairs and has begun concrete work on sidewalk, driveway and. We have some concern as to whether the project will be completed, as previously anticipated, by the end of this construction season. The asphalt work will most likely be delayed until spring 2023, due to weather and cement shortage issues.

4. Sheet piles have been moved to the north side of Crystal Creek, adjacent to the HVH parking lot and the work on that side of the creek will progress over the next several weeks. The S. Harrison bridge has been demolished and sheet pile cofferdams have been installed to construct the center piers. North abutment walls have been demolished in preparation for new abutment walls. Contractor discovered a second abutment wall from an old bridge that also had to be removed.

5. The parking lot at 20 Washington Street is under construction and should be completed within the next week. Chicagoland Paving is the contractor and they are very dependable and we anticipate little, if any, problems with this fairly simple project. Asphalt was installed today, and striping should be completed very soon, landscape restorations to follow and the project will be complete.

6. Ratt Creek Reach 5:

a. The contractor has completed much of the work on the south/east end of the project, establishing a new creek bed and reconstructing the banks of the detention area that have been neglected for years and have failed.

b. Work will progress from east to north/west over the next several weeks in the area between Parkview Terrace South and Neubert School.

7. Horticulturist/Natural Area Specialist started this past Monday. Other interviews have been delayed due to Todd’s personal situation that is certainly more important.

8. Fall hydrant flushing activities are underway and signs indicate areas actively involved in the process. Residents can follow the progress of hydrant flushing online.

9. Tree removal contractor will be beginning very soon throughout town. Approximately 260 trees will be removed.

CORRESPONDENCE:

None

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Glogowski asked that IDOT be contacted to address the graffiti on the Rt. 62 bridge. Mr. Mitchard said IDOT has already been contacted.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

None

NEW BUSINESS:

Ms Gock:

1. Pass a Resolution (2022-R-76) Authorizing the Village Manager to Submit an OSLAD Grant Application to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for the Towne Park Development Project

Moved by Auger, seconded by Dianis to pass a Resolution authorizing the Village Manager to submit an OSLAD Grant Application.

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Dianis, Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Brehmer, Smith Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved by Spella, seconded by Brehmer, to adjourn the Village Board Meeting

Voice vote; all voting aye

The meeting was adjourned at 8:01PM.

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