McHenry Times

Village of Fox River Grove President and Board of Trustees met July 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 

Village President McLaughlin called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Center. Present at roll call were Trustees Curtiss, Knar, Migdal, and Wall. Trustees Hester and Schladt were absent. Also, present were Administrator Soderholm, Assistant Administrator Bechler, Chief Waitrovich, and Village Clerk Caesar.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

PUBLIC COMMENT 

None.

VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE REPORTS 

President McLaughlin announced the annual Fireworks event is on for Saturday July 8, in Picnic Grove Park. Entrance to the park opens at 6:00 p.m. and closes at 9:00 p.m. just prior to the fireworks show.

Trustee Wall reported for Parks, stating the fundraiser totals were not completed as of the July 5th meeting, but rough estimates profits were looking to be in the 8k-9k range. There was still some sweatshirts and t-shirts left to sell so that could potentially increase profits once they are sold. The commission tentatively set Friday, June 21, 2024 as the date for the 2024 annual Parks fundraising event.

Trustee Curtiss mentioned that volunteers were very much needed for the fireworks and to please spread the word to anyone that might be willing to help.

1. APPROVAL: CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL VIA ONE VOTE FOR ALL 

A. Village Board Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023

B. Accounts Payable - July 6, 2023

C. Treasurer's Report - May 2023

D. Ordinance 2023-11, Amending Code of Ordinances Pertaining to Parks Offenses

Trustee Curtiss requested to remove item D from the consent agenda.

Trustee Curtiss made a motion to approve consent agenda items A, B, and C. Trustee Wall seconded. 

Roll Call: Trustee Curtiss, Knar, Migdal, and Wall -all “yes.” MOTION PASSED.

Trustee Curtiss made a motion to approve consent agenda item D. Trustee Migdal seconded.

Trustee Curtiss asked if the language in the ordinance was worded so as not to conflict with the agreement in place with the Harbor Team and their slip members. Administrator Soderholm stated that Trustees Curtiss's request could easily be done.

Trustee Knar asked how collection would be handled with any local ticket offenses that may be issued once the new rules are voted in.

Administrator Soderholm explained that all unpaid P-tickets are submitted to a local debt recovery agency and that the park offenses are P-tickets and would be handled the same way.

Discussion was had on the need for signage reflecting the new park rules and how to inform park goers of the updates. Chief Waitrovich suggested using the mobile electronic sign at the park entrance. The Village Board was in favor of this idea.

Roll Call: Trustee Curtiss, Knar, Migdal, and Wall-all "yes." MOTION PASSED.

2. APPROVAL: AWARD OF BID, 2023 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS 

Administrator Soderholm stated that two firms bid on the project and the pricing was not very competitive. The total cost was substantially higher than previously discussed projections. The recommendation from the Village engineer and Staff was to re-bid the project in early 2024 and postpone the project at this time.

A discussion was held.

Trustee Knar made a motion to vote on the award of the 2023 sidewalk improvement bids. Trustee Migdal seconded. 

Roll Call: Trustee Curtiss, Knar, Migdal, and Wall -all "no." MOTION FAILED.

3. DISCUSSION: BUSINESS CAPITAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM REQUEST - BRUNEAU 

Assistant Administrator Bechler stated that Mr. David Joseph's business capital assistance request for $15,000 to assist with the start-up expenses of the new coffee shop to be located in the Metra station. Assistant Administrator Bechler stated the build-out portion of the request had been removed due to not having Metra approval at this time.

A discussion was held.

The consensus of the Board was for Staff to prepare an agreement for approval at the next Village Board meeting, authorizing the Village Administrator to execute an agreement between David Joseph and the Village for a Business Capital Assistance Program Grant to Bruneaus Restaurant Concepts, LLC in the amount of $11,000 with half ($5,500) to be paid at month three (3) and the remaining half ($5,500) at month six (6).

4. OTHER BUSINESS 

None.

ADJOURNMENT 

Trustee Migdal made a motion to adjourn the Village Board meeting at 7:00 p.m. Seconded by Trustee Curtiss. 

A voice vote was taken. Trustees Curtiss, Knar, Migdal, and Wall - all "yes". MOTION PASSED.

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