McHenry Times

Village of Algonquin President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 19.

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, Brian Dianis, John Spella and Village President Debby Sosine

Staff in Attendance: Tim Schloneger, Village Manager; Mike Kumbera, Deputy Village Manager; Nadim Badran, Public Works Director; Dennis Walker, Police Chief; Katie Gock, Recreation Superintendent; 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 16 Executive Session.

Voice vote; ayes carried

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:

Chris Kious, Kane County District 23 Board Member updated the Board on Kane County events.

PRESENTATION OF FUNDING FOR THE MINERIAL SPRINGS PROJECT FROM THE ALGONQUIN GARDEN CLUB AND THE ALGONQUIN HISTORIC COMMISSION 

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) Public Hearing Held September 5, 2023

(2) Liquor Commission Hearing Held September 5, 2023

(3) Village Board Meeting Held September 5, 2023

(4) Committee of the Whole Meeting Held September 12, 2023

B. APPROVE THE VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT OF AUGUST 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-38) Amending Ordinance 2023-O-14 Regarding the Merit Compensation Plan for Village Employees

(2) Pass an Ordinance (2023-O-39) Amending Chapter 33, Liquor Control and Liquor Licensing, of the Algonquin Municipal Code

B. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS: 

(1) Adopt a Resolution (2023-R-81) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with LPS Pavement for the South Main Street Brick Paver Repairs in the not to exceed Amount of $47,000.00 

(2) Adopt a Resolution (2023-R-82) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for the Retaining Wall Assessment and the Design Engineering for the Replacement of Edgewood Drive Retaining Wall in the Amount of $55,985.00

(3) Adopt a Resolution (2023-R-83) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with A Lamp Concrete Contractors for the Rolls Drive Rehabilitation Project in the Amount of $474,322.27 

(4) Adopt a Resolution (2023-R-84) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for the Rolls Drive Rehabilitation Project Construction Oversite in the Amount of $64,990.00

(5) Adopt a Resolution (2023-R-85) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for the Design Engineering Services for the Willoughby Farms Section 1 Rehabilitation in the Amount of $97,030.00

(6) Adopt a Resolution (2023-R-86) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for the Phase 1&2 Engineering Services for Windy Knoll, Oakview Ravine, and Twisted Oak Erosion Improvement in the Amount of $192,735.00

(7) Adopt a Resolution (2023-R-87) Accepting and Approving the McHenry County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

(8) Adopt a Resolution (2023-R-88) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Trotter and Associates Inc. for the 2023 Water Master Plan Update Engineering Services in the Amount of $143,200.00

(9) Adopt a Resolution (2023-R-89) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Water Well Solutions for the Well No. 10 Rehabilitation Project in the Amount of $519,207.00 

(10) Adopt a Resolution (2023-R-90) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Trotter and Associates Inc. for the Design Engineering Services for the Braewood Lift Station Upgrade in the Amount of $214,294.00

Moved by Brehmer, seconded by Auger to approve the Omnibus Agenda

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 and payroll expenses for payment in the amount of $1,995,082.42

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

FUND RECAP:

FUND DESCRIPTION DISBURSEMENT 

01 GENERAL 226,209.36

02 CEMETERY 2,201.60

03 MFT 746,843.28

04 STREET IMPROVEMENT 191,818.56

05 SWIMMING POOL 197.82

06 PARK IMPROVEMENT 68,023.30

07 WATER & SEWER 93,710.34

12 WATER & SEWER IMPROVEMENT 30,001.21

26 NATURAL AREA & DRAINAGE IMPROV 5,346.54

28 BUILDING MAINT. SERVICE 14,764.71

29 VEHICLE MAINT. SERVICE 20,067.30

TOTAL ALL FUNDS 1,399,184.02 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: 

A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 

(1) Approve a Public Event License and Waive License Fees for the McHenry County Vikings Rugby Football Club on October 14, 2023 at Spella Park

Moved by Dianis, seconded by Smith to Approve a Public Event License and Waive License Fees for the McHenry County Vikings Rugby Football Club on October 14, 2023 at Spella Park

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:

Thank you to both the Garden Club and Historic Commission. Volunteers are the backbone of the community.

Mr. Kumbera:

1. Free leaf and brush collection by Groot will begin in October and will run through December 15 on resident’s normal collection day.

2. The Fall newsletter is available online and will be sent out the September water/sewer utility bills. 

3. The Ted Spella Leadership School kicked off the 2023-2024 program this past Wednesday. This year’s class has 14 students.

RECREATION:

Ms. Gock:

1. Thank you for attending the Farewell Towne Park Event this past weekend, a great celebration to for the community.

2. Reminder that the Trick or Treat event is coming up on 10/21 from 4-6 pm in downtown Algonquin.

POLICE DEPARTMENT: 

Chief Walker:

New Officers are in their third week in the Academy, another 13 weeks to go.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Mr. Badran:

Tunbridge final surface going down this week, Bunker Hill is complete

CORRESPONDENCE:

None

OLD BUSINESS:

None

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

None

NEW BUSINESS:

(1) Approve a Public Event License and Waive License Fees for Ultimate Effects for Fireworks/Pyrotechnics at Jacobs High School Homecoming Football Game on September 29, 2023

Moved by Auger, seconded by Glogowski to Approve a Public Event License and Waive License Fees for Ultimate Effects for Fireworks/Pyrotechnics at Jacobs High School Homecoming Football Game on September 29, 2023

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

(2) Pass an Ordinance (2023-O-40) Authorizing the Execution of a Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement by and Between the Village of Algonquin and NP BGO Algonquin Corporate Center, LLC

Moved by Auger, seconded by Brehmer to Pass an Ordinance (2023-O-40) Authorizing the Execution of a Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement by and Between the Village of Algonquin and NP BGO Algonquin Corporate Center, LLC

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 8:01 PM.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1696431323_1164.pdf