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Village of Cary President and Board of Trustees met April 2

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Village of Fox River Grove 

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. 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 

Daniel Hanahan - 210 N River Rd, Mr. Hanahan asked if the bid approved for the demolition of Block B included backfilling the holes. Administer Soderholm stated that the bid was approved and it did include backfilling the holes. 

VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE REPORTS 

Village President McLaughlin stated next Tuesday April 9th, at 6:30 p.m. there will be a meet Mayor Marc at the Village Hall. 

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

A. Village Board and Executive Session Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2024 and Village Board Minutes  - March 21, 2024 

B. Accounts Payable - March 19, 2024 

C. Treasurer's Report - February 2024 

D. Intergovernmental Agreement for McHenry County Narcotics Task Force 

E. Waive Raffle Fee & Fidelity Bond Requirement for Lions Club Raffles June 22, 2024 

F. Waive Park, Sound and Temporary Liquor License Permit Fees, Lions Club - Fireworks July 6, 2024; Arts & Crafts Fair July 20, 2024; Fox Fest August 23-25, 2024. 

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

2. PUBLIC HEARING: FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 BUDGET 

Village President McLaughlin opened the Public Hearing at 6:35 p.m. for the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget. Administrator Soderholm provided a brief overview of the operating and capital budgets. There was no public comment. Village President McLaughlin closed the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. 

3. DISCUSSION: BLOCK B DEMOLITION UPDATE 

In addition to information provided in public comment, Administrator Soderholm stated that there will be a preconstruction meeting next week with the contractor, and that the tentative start date is April 15th. 

4. OTHER BUSINESS 

Trustee Knar asked if someone from staff followed up with the resident in Hunters Farm who was inconvenienced by the morning road closure near one of the subdivisions entrances. The closure was associated with the Redwood construction project on the other side of Route 22. Administrator Soderholm stated that staff was in touch with Redwood and was assured that they would provide advanced notice for any future road closures. 

Trustee Knar asked if the Castle has been following the special use conditions when hosting events. Trustee Knar said he was notified there was an egg hunt over the holiday weekend and cars parking along the street was chaotic and an inconvenience to the other residents. Trustee Knar believes the special use states that event participants were to park off site and be shuttled to the castle. Staff was directed to enforce the special use as approved. 

Trustee Knar requested an update on the enforcements per the special use at 1005 Route 22. Trustee Knar and Trustee Wall both stated the entire outer lot, in front of the fence was full of trailers over the weekend, all hours of the night, which was not allowed in the special use conditions. Chief Waitrovich stated he also observed the activity while on duty over the weekend. Staff was directed to increase enforcements on the violations. 

Trustee Knar asked when the last time the agreements for the sewer revenue for outside the corporate limits accounts have been reviewed. Trustee Knar stated he would like Staff to share the contracts with Board members for their review and to put the topic on a future agenda as a discussion topic. 

ADJOURNMENT 

Trustee Hester made a motion to adjourn the Village Board meeting at 6:51 p.m. to go into Executive Session to discuss property purchase and sale, pending & imminent litigation, and personnel. Seconded by Trustee Wall. 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 7:50 p.m. in the Municipal Center. Present at roll call were Trustee Curtiss, Hester, Knar, Migdal, and Wall. 

Trustee Knar made a motion to adjourn the Village Board meeting at 7:51 p.m. Seconded by Trustee Wall. A voice vote was taken. Trustee Curtiss, Hester, Knar, Migdal, and Wall-all "yes". MOTION PASSED.

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