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Village of Algonquin President and Board of Trustees met Nov. 7.

Here is the agenda 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; Nadim Badran, Public Works Director; Dennis Walker, 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 moving item 9.A.(4) to item 10.

Voice vote; ayes carried

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:

Ella and Adonia, on behalf of Phi Theta Kappa at MCC presented their report on Public Park Observations. Gene Badal, representing the Giason’s regarding a mailbox issue.

APPOINTMENTS: (All Appointments Require the Advice and Consent of the Village Board)

A. Anthony Bellino – Economic Development Commission Member

Moved by Auger seconded by Smith to approve the appointment of Anthony Bellino as an Economic Development Commission Member

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

B. Cara Teuber – Historic Commission Member

Moved by Auger seconded by Brehmer to approve the appointment of Cara Teuber as a Historic Commission Member

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

ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE:

Fred Martin, Village Clerk, Administered Oath of Office to Anthony Bellino, Economic Development Commission Member and Cara Teuber, Historic Commission Member

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 October 17, 2023

(2) Committee of the Whole Meeting Held October 17, 2023

B. APPROVE THE VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT OF SEPTEMBER 2023 Moved by Spella, seconded by Auger 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 (2023-O-47) Issuing a Special Use Permit for 123 Learning Center Co. on Lot 2 in Winding Creek Center (2651 West Algonquin Road)

(2) Pass an Ordinance (2023-O-48) Approving Special Service Area Number 6, for the Westview Crossing Subdivision and the Levy of a Special Tax

(3) Pass an Ordinance (2023-O-49) Approving Special Service Area Number 7, for the Trails of Woods Creek Subdivision and the Levy of a Special Tax

B. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS:

(1) Adopt a Resolution (2023-R-102) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Burke LLC for the Holder Park and James B. Woods Park Playground Replacement and Park Improvements in the Amount of $1,510,526.00

(2) Adopt a Resolution (2023-R-103) Authorizing the Acceptance of the Conveyance of Real Property from Pulte Home Company, LLC to the Village of Algonquin and Authorizing the Village President to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Village of Algonquin and Pulte Home Company, LLC Regarding Acceptance of said Property

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

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

DISCUSSION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AND/OR OMNIBUS AGENDA:

Pass an Ordinance (2023-O-50) Approving Special Services Area Number 9, for the Algonquin Road Subdivision and the Levy of a Special Tax, adding, “In the event that the Village determines that Special Services are required in the Area, the Village shall be required to provide thirty (30) business days advance written to the Owners of the Area ("Special Services Notice") of their intent to render Special Services and a detailed description of the Special Services to be rendered ("Special Services Required"). If the Owners have not caused the correction of the Special Services Required condition within the thirty (30) business day period or commenced the correction of same, if the correction is not of the nature that could be reasonably cured within said thirty (30) business day ("Special Service Area Cure"), then the Owners will be conclusively presumed to have waived their right to cause the Special Services Required to be performed at the Owners expense and the Village may proceed to cause the rendering of the Special Services and subsequent levy of the annual tax.”

Moved by Brehmer seconded by Smith to Approve the Special Services Area Number 9, for the Algonquin Road Subdivision and the Levy of a Special Tax, as amended.

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 Dianis, to approve the List of Bills and payroll expenses for payment in the amount of $1,757,259.76

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

Fund Description Disbursements

01 General 366,331.34

03 MFT 141,771.09

04 Street Improvement 57,767.12

05 Swimming Pool 395.97

06 Park Improvement 8,931.19

07 Water & Sewer 196,115.54

12 Water & Sewer Improvement 139,554.11

26 Natural Area & Drainage Improv 92,237.58

28 Building Maint. Services 18,116.62

29 Vehicle Maint. Services 51,009.53

TOTAL ALL FUNDS 1,072,230.09

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE:

A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

None

B. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

None

C. PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY

None

VILLAGE CLERK’S REPORT

Village Clerk Martin announced future meetings.

STAFF REPORTS:

ADMINISTRATION:

Mr. Schloneger:

The preliminary audit numbers for fiscal year ended April 30, 2023 show higher revenues and lower expenditures then budgeted. Therefore, the drawdown on fund balances was less than expected. This means we are beginning plans for the FY25 budgeted with more cash on hand to invest in one-time capital expenditures such as roads, parks, and natural areas. This favorable position was made possible by the continued smart growth approved by the Board, continued investment in the community by the private sector and the fiscal operating discipline of the department heads.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Mr. Shallcross:

1. He thanked Public Works and Parks & Recreation staff for a successful Trick and Treat event.

2. Several new business openings will be taking place in the next month.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Chief Walker:

1. He Thanked PW for assisting us with retrieving our speed trailer out of storage and assisting us with getting it up and running and operational. We have already moved it a couple of times to targeted areas and areas where we have received multiple complaints. This includes the Lake Drive South area we have heard recently and are addressing those concerns. We are glad to have this tool again to aid in our education and enforcement measures.

2. Recognition from the Illinois State Police for one of our Officers for a major drug case and investigation. I unfortunately cannot identify the Officer who received the recognition but the recognition was for a case the Officer handled in which the investigation resulted in the seizure of 4,386 gms of psilocybin mushrooms, 16,148grams of cannabis, (2) firearms, and jewelry. Two subjects were arrested and charged with multiple felonies including two class X felonies. We are very proud of this Officers accomplishment and recognitions by the state police in this area.

3. The PD continues its efforts in raising funds and awareness on behalf of those with intellectual disabilities through the law enforcement torch run for special Olympics. He was proud to announce that through our efforts as well as law enforcement agencies from around the state, that Illinois raised the most funds, $3.8 million dollars, which was more than any other state program or country in the world. Along those same lines, the law enforcement torch run has been raising funds for special Olympics since 1981 and prior to the completion of this year, we have raised just over $1 billion dollars since 1981.

4. The PD is participating again in the No Shave November or Movember event and raising funds and awareness for the cure for Prostate Cancer. Multiple Officers and I are growing our staches, beards, and goatees for this cause.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Mr. Badran:

Rolls Drive paving has been completed

CORRESPONDENCE:

None

OLD BUSINESS:

None

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Motion by Smith seconded by Spella to move to Executive Session for the purpose of property acquisition at 7:58 P.M.

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

Motion by Smith seconded by Glogowski to reconvene the Village Board Meeting at 8:39 P.M. Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Dianis, Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Brehmer, Smith Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

President Sosine stated there was no action taken from the Executive Session

NEW BUSINESS:

None

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

Voice vote; all voting aye

The meeting was adjourned at 8:40PM.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1700662950_02434.pdf