McHenry Times

Village of Algonquin President and Board of Trustees met Aug. 15.

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

Trustees Absent: Brian Dianis, arrived at 7:39P.M.

Staff in Attendance: Tim Schloneger, Village Manager; Nadim Badran, Public Works Director; Ryan Markham, Deputy Police Chief; Jason Shallcross, Community Development Director; and Kelly Cahill, Village Attorney.

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 17, Executive Session.

Voice vote; ayes carried

ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO THE FOLLOWING POLICE OFFICERS: 

Clerk Martin administered the Oath of Office to the following Police Officers

• Anthony Davila

• Eimile Malmgren

• Liam Martin

THE VILLAGE OF ALGONQUIN PROCLAIMS SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH:  

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:

1. John McLinden, gave the Board a brief overview of the new Pickle Haus development. 

2. Carolyn Williford, representing the Algonquin Lions Club asked if there were any questions about the proposed Wine and Beer Tasting event.

3. Scott Kuykendall, gave a brief overview of the 6th Annual McHenry County Water Forum and asked for participation.

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) Village Board Meeting Held August 1, 2023

(2) Liquor Commission Special Meeting August 1, 2023

(3) Committee of the Whole Meeting Held August 8, 2023

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 (2023-O-32) Approving a Major Planned Development Amendment and Issuing a Special Use Permit for Open Air Dining at Pickle Haus, 1621 S. Randall Road 

(2) Pass an Ordinance (2023-O-33) Approving a Special Use Permit Allowing Outdoor Storage at 3031 Broadsmore Drive, NorthPoint Building 1

(3) Pass an Ordinance (2023-O-34) Amending Chapter 25, Escrow Fee Requirements, and Appendix B of the Algonquin Municipal Code

B. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS: 

(1) Adopt a Resolution (2023-R-74) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with B&B Holiday Decorating for the Rental, Installation and Removal of the 2023 Holiday Decorations along S. Main Street in the Amount of $35,000.00

(2) Adopt a Resolution (2023-R-75) Waiving the Bidding Process and Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Corrective Asphalt Material for the 2023 Reclamite Project in the Amount of $146,000.00

(3) Adopt a Resolution (2023-R-76) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with H. Linden & Sons Sewer & Water, Inc. for the PRV Replacement Program, Year 2 in the amount of $232,323.00 (4) Adopt a Resolution (2023-R-77) Accepting and Approving a Special Use/Access Permit Agreement with the McHenry County Conservation District to Access the Prairie Trail within Towne Park

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

APPROVAL OF BILLS: Moved by Glogowski, seconded by Auger, to approve the List of Bills for payment in the amount of $2,618,799.24

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

PAYMENT OF BILLS RECAP:

FUND RECAP:

FUND DESCRIPTION DISBURSEMENT 

01 GENERAL 190,457.94

02 CEMETERY 2,426.60

03 MFT 26,930.64

04 STREET IMPROVEMENT 714,871.32

05 SWIMMING POOL 4,544.78

06 PARK IMPROVEMENT 34,990.68

07 WATER & SEWER 212,430.87

12 WATER & SEWER IMPROVEMENT 764,717.17

26 NATRUAL AREA & DRAINAGE IMPROV 7,638.49

28 BUILDING MAINT. SERVICE 17,203.45

29 VEHICLE MAINT. SERVICE 36,370.98

TOTAL ALL FUNDS 2,012,036.92 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: 

A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 

(1) Approve the Public Event License and Waive the Permit and License Fees for the Algonquin Lion’s Foundation’s Wine and Beer Tasting on September 9, 2023 from 12p-3p at 2380 Esplanade Drive, Algonquin and Allowing Village Vintner to Extend the Sales and Serving of Alcohol area to Include the Footprint of the Event

Moved by Glogowski, seconded by Smith, to Approve the Public Event License and Waive the Permit and License Fees for the Algonquin Lion’s Foundation’s Wine and Beer Tasting on September 9, 2023 from 12p-3p at 2380 Esplanade Drive, Algonquin and Allowing Village Vintner to Extend the Sales and Serving of Alcohol area to Include the Footprint of the Event

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

(2) Approve the Public Event License and Waive the License and Permit Fees for the Algonquin Rotary Club’s Harvest Market on October 7, 2023 from 10am-3pm, Allowing the Closure of Main Street and the Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages on the Closed Street/Event Footprint. And, upon Receipt of a State Special Use Liquor Permit, Waiving the Serving and Consumption of Alcohol Location Restrictions within the Designated Area for Bold American Fare, Whiskey and Wine, Cucina Bella, Black Bear Bistro, Creekside Tap, Bull’s Eye Pub, Cattleman’s Burger and Brew, Bella Woodfire Pizzeria, and Sips on Main

Moved by Glogowski, seconded by Auger to Approve the Public Event License and Waive the License and Permit Fees for the Algonquin Rotary Club’s Harvest Market on October 7, 2023 from 10am-3pm, Allowing the Closure of Main Street and the Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages on the Closed Street/Event Footprint. And, upon Receipt of a State Special Use Liquor Permit, Waiving the Serving and Consumption of Alcohol Location Restrictions within the Designated Area for Bold American Fare, Whiskey and Wine, Cucina Bella, Black Bear Bistro, Creekside Tap, Bull’s Eye Pub, Cattleman’s Burger and Brew, Bella Woodfire Pizzeria, and Sips on Main

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

(3) Approve the Special Event Permit, Liquor Event Permit, and Waive the Permit and License fees for St. Margaret Mary’s Oktoberfest September 16 and 17, 2023 at 19 S. Hubbard Street, Algonquin

Moved by Glogowski, seconded by Smith to Approve the Special Event Permit, Liquor Event Permit, and Waive the Permit and License fees for St. Margaret Mary’s Oktoberfest September 16 and 17, 2023 at 19 S. Hubbard Street, Algonquin

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

(4) Approve the 2023 Fall Public Events Waiving the Restriction of Food Trucks and the Closure of Main Street for the Following Events:

a. Towne Park Farewell and Movie, Sunday September 16, 2023 at Towne Park 

b. Algonquin Kite Festival, Sunday October 1 at Spella Park

c.Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 2pm to 9pm on Main Street with Street closure

d. Miracle on Main on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 2pm to 9pm on Main Street with Street Closure

Moved by Glogowski, seconded by Auger to Approve the 2023 Fall Public Events Waiving the restriction of Food Trucks and the Closure of Main Street for the Following Events:

a. Towne Park Farewell and Movie, Sunday September 16, 2023 at Towne Park 

b. Algonquin Kite Festival, Sunday October 1 at Spella Park

c. Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 2pm to 9pm on Main Street with Street closure

d. Miracle on Main on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 2pm to 9pm on Main Street with Street Closure

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

B. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 

C. PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY 

VILLAGE CLERK’S REPORT 

Village Clerk Martin announced future meetings.

STAFF REPORTS:  

ADMINISTRATION: 

Mr. Schloneger:

Congratulations to Chief Walker, Deputy Chief Markham and Assistant Manager Walker for recruiting a quality candidates pool for police officers.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Mr. Shallcross:

Building Permits and inspections are being suspended for The Grand Reserve development due to a negative escrow balance.

POLICE DEPARTMENT: 

Deputy Chief Markham:

1. Now that school is back in session, resource officers are up to speed.

2. We are still seeking an additional crossing guard for Neubert School.

3. Staff is working with the Circuit Courts for the upcoming September 18 no cash bail laws.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Mr. Badran:

Updated the Tunbridge, Main Street and Bunker Hill projects

CORRESPONDENCE:

None

OLD BUSINESS:

None

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

None

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Pass a Resolution (2023-R-78) Accepting and Approving the Agreement/General Release Regarding the Jayne Street Water Main Break and Authorizing the Village Manager to Enter into Said Agreement with Residents Impacted by the Jayne Street Water Main Break

Moved by Smith, seconded by Auger to Pass a Resolution (2023-R-78) Accepting and Approving the Agreement/General Release Regarding the Jayne Street Water Main Break and Authorizing the Village Manager to Enter into Said Agreement with Residents Impacted by the Jayne Street Water Main Break

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

B. Pass a Resolution (2023-R-79) Accepting an Approving an Agreement Accepting a Letter of Credit or Cash Deposit with Kensington Enclave, LLC. Development

Moved by Auger, seconded by Glogowski to Pass a Resolution (2023-R-79) Accepting an Approving an Agreement Accepting a Letter of Credit or Cash Deposit with Kensington Enclave, LLC. Development

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 Smith, to adjourn the Village Board Meeting.

Voice vote; all voting aye

The meeting was adjourned at 8:17PM.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1694007169_3448.pdf