McHenry Times

Village of Fox River Grove President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 

Village President McLaughlin called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. in the Municipal Center. Present at roll call were Trustees Curtiss, Hester, Knar, Migdal, and Schladt. Trustees Wall was absent. Also, present were Administrator Soderholm, Assistant Administrator Bechler, Operations Manager Reese, Operations Manager Zintl, Chief Waitrovich, and Village Clerk Caesar.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

PUBLIC COMMENT 

None.

VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE REPORTS 

Village President McLaughlin directed attention to Chief Waitrovich who announced the presence of family members of the late Chief Polsten. Chief Waitrovich stated the family was present to dedicate a plaque to the Village as a reminder of Chief Polstens dedicated service to the community from 1975- 2007.

Trustee Schladt stated she recently played pickleball on the marked courts, and said it was great to see lots of people using the parks and the new walking paths.

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

A. Village Board Meeting Minutes - September 5, 2023

B. Accounts Payable - September 19, 2023

C. Ordinance 2023-15, Adopting Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance

D. First Amendment to Tower Equipment Lease, T-Mobile

Trustee Hester made a motion to approve consent agenda items A - D. Trustee Migdal seconded. Roll Call: Trustee Curtiss, Hester, Knar, Migdal, and Schladt -all "yes." MOTION PASSED.

2. APPROVAL: REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (RDA), 401L LLC 

Administrator Soderholm stated a new RDA was negotiated with 401L LLC, the new owners of the development at 401 Algonquin Rd. Administrator Soderholm stated the developer is in the process of obtaining financing. He stated the new RDA is structured to hold permits in escrow until financing is in place and all leans are cleared.

A discussion was held.

Marek Loza, attorney for the developers stated there are five (5) individuals with various backgrounds that formed 401L, LLC and they believe they can successfully see the project to completion.

Trustee Schladt asked for the new developers that were present, to give a background summary of who they are and what experience they have.

Mark Wilk spoke for the ownership group, stating they were from various construction backgrounds, having as much as 31 years of experience in construction and restoration.

Trustee Schladt inquired about the construction schedule.

Kirk Rustman stated that majority of materials are lined up and ready to go. Roof trusses will be release once they start the build-up. Engineering is finished with the project. HV units are on sight and all major items are ready to go. Mr. Rustman feels it will be a fast-paced project given everything is panelized, foundation is in and prepped. Mr. Rustman stated that at closing, liens will get removed, there will be a clear title, money to finish the project and 401L LLC will be in complete control.

Administrator Soderholm explained that Staff has all the plans and renderings in hand and there are no substantial changes from what was previously presented to the Board.

Trustee Knar asked for more insight to the modified financing structure of the new RDA.

Administrator Soderholm explained the new agreement is a pay-as-you-go structure and the Village will only be funding a portion of the developer's TIF eligible expenses.

President McLaughlin stated he supports the current RDA as the best option at this time. It provides language that gives the Village more leverage and stressed that the developers need an approved RDA to secure the financing.

Trustee Migdal made a motion to approve the redevelopment agreement (RDA) with 401L LLC, subject to final Village attorney review. Trustee Hester seconded. Roll Call: Trustee Curtiss, Hester, and Migdal-all "yes,” Trustee Knar- "Present,” Trustee Schladt- "No," President McLaughlin -“yes.” MOTION PASSED.

3. APPROVAL: INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT, FOX RIVER GROVE FIRE DISTRICT 

Administrator Soderholm explained to secure the support of the Fire District for the TIF extension an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) was necessary. In the IGA the Village ensures certain actions will be taken on the part of the Village to reduce impacts of a TIF extension.

Trustee Schladt made a motion to authorize the Village President to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Fox River Grove Fire District for support of the extension of the downtown TIF. Trustee Hester seconded. Roll Call: Trustee Curtiss, Hester, Migdal, and Schladt -all "yes." Trustee Knar

No. MOTION PASSED.

4. DISCUSSION: GOLF CART ORDINANCE UPDATE 

A discussion was held regarding opening up the lower part of Algonquin Road, between Old Hunt Road and South River Road, to golf carts to allow drop off and pick up at Algonquin Road School. The two options presented for the Boards consideration included allowing golf carts in the contemplated area during school hours or at all times.

After discussion the Board directed staff to draft an ordinance for Village Board consideration that would allow golf carts on the specified portion of Algonquin road at all hours.

5. OTHER BUSINESS 

Trustee Knar inquired on the status update on the Village's efforts to extend the TIF district.

Administrator Soderholm provided a status update regarding the discussion with District 3. He asked if the Village Board was generally supportive of the concept of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with District 3 that would guarantee a certain level of financial support to District 3 during the TIF extension years.

Trustee Curtiss was approached by a resident who would like to paint a theme on the outside of the Block B windows now that the winter theme has been removed. The consensus of the Board was to direct staff to paint the windows a solid color from the inside.

ADJOURNMENT 

Trustee Hester made a motion to adjourn the Village Board meeting at 8:34 p.m. Seconded by Trustee Schladt. A voice vote was taken. Trustees Curtiss, Hester, Knar, Migdal, and Schladt - all "yes". MOTION PASSED.

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