McHenry Times

Village of Fox River Grove President and Board of Trustees met Feb. 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, Hester, Knar, Migdal, and Wall. Trustee Schladt was 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 

Trustee Curtiss provided an update from the Special Events Committee. She stated the 105th celebration is coming together. The Fox Fest logo has been completed. The Carnival Co., bands and food trucks are lined up and everything is on track for a fun filled weekend August 23-25th. 

PROCLAMATION 

Village President McLaughlin welcomed all four BSA Troop 166's 2023 Eagle Scouts, their leaders and family members. President McLaughlin read aloud the proclamation recognizing Aria Stanton, Samuel Diaz, Alex Robson, and Renner Stanton on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Each Eagle Scout was asked to speak on their project and their experiences as a scout. The four Eagle Scouts were presented with a copy of the resolution along with a photo opportunity with the Village Board members. All the Trustees congratulated the Eagle Scouts on their accomplishments. 

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

A. Village Board Meeting Minutes - January 16, 2024 

B. Accounts Payable - February 6, 2024 

C. Treasurer's Report - December 2023 

D. Resolution 2024-01, Closing the Police Vehicle Fund 

E. Resolution 2024-02, Regarding CMAP's Report Entitled "Plan of Action for Regional Transit (Part)" 

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

Trustee Hester made a motion to approve consent agenda items A, B, C, and E. Trustee Knar seconded. Roll Call: Trustee Curtiss, Hester, Knar, Migdal, and Wall —all “yes.” MOTION PASSED. 

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

Discussion was held. 

Trustee Knar inquired as to the reason for closing the police vehicle fund. Administrator Soderholm stated that the fund is an old fund used only for purchasing police vehicles. The funding stream coming from the McHenry County courts for traffic tickets issued by Fox River Grove Police Department was discontinued. Administrator Soderholm stated the remaining balance of about seven thousand dollars would be transferred to the General Capital Fund, for future police vehicle purchase. Roll Call: Trustee Curtiss, Hester, Knar, Migdal, and Wall-all "yes." MOTION PASSED. 

2. APPROVAL: BUSINESS CAPITAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (BCAP) REQUEST - THE 100 LOUNGE 

Administrator Soderholm stated that discussion was held at the January 16th Board meeting regarding the $15,000 Business Capital Assistance Program request for The 100 Lounge. Owners Fred and Debbie Cardella were present to answer any additional questions from the board. 

Trustee Hester made a motion authorizing the Village Administrator to execute a Business Capital Assistance Program grant agreement with High Rollers Club Inc. (otherwise known as The 100 Lounge) in the amount of $15,000, setting the disbursement schedule for half at three (3) months and half at six (6) months of being in business. Roll Call: Trustee Hester, Migdal, Wall, and President McLaughlin all "yes." Trustee Curtiss and Knar - "no" MOTION PASSED. 

3. DISCUSSION: BLOCK B DEMOLITION UPDATE 

Administrator Soderholm stated staff is expecting the draft bid documents to be ready in mid-February, and the project bid opening should take place in early March. The Village has received permits from the State. Nicor is scheduled to remove four (4) service lines, three (3) at N.W. Highway buildings and one (1) at the house on Opatrny. Staff is in touch with ComEd to get a couple of poles in the alley removed. 

4. OTHER BUSINESS 

Trustee Knar stated he would like to see incentives added to the Block B offer in hopes of attracting serious developers to get the project done. 

A discussion was held. 

The consensus of the Board was for staff to see if broker, Ann Dempsey is available to attend the next Village Board meeting and for staff to have the topic of adding incentives to the marketing plan for Block B on the agenda for discussion. 

Administrator Soderholm informed the Board the water main replacement bid opening took place and the bids were lower than the anticipated pricing. 

ADJOURNMENT 

Trustee Knar made a motion to adjourn the Village Board meeting at 7:18 p.m. to go into Executive Session. Seconded by Trustee Hester. A voice vote was taken. Trustee Curtiss, Hester, Knar, Migdal, and Wall-all "yes." MOTION PASSED. 

Village President McLaughlin called the meeting to order at 8:24 p.m. in the Municipal Center. Present at roll call were Trustee Curtiss, Hester, Knar, Migdal, and Wall. 

Trustee Curtiss made a motion to adjourn the Village Board meeting at 8:24 p.m. Seconded by Trustee Hester. A voice vote was taken. Trustee Curtiss, Hester, Knar, Migdal, and Wall-all "yes". MOTION PASSED.

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