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Village of Algonquin President and Board of Trustees met May 7

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, John Spella, Brian Dianis, 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; Patrick Knapp, Community Development Director; Peggy Blanchard, Community Development Consultant; 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 items 8D and 16.

Voice vote; ayes carried

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:

1. Mike Plocinski, asked about storm water detention on private property, issue is referred to Nadim Badran.

2. Rich Perillo, expressed interest in the Algonquin State Bank Building project and involvement.

3. Christine Gabriel, TIF District application difficulties and asking for equitable access to TIF funds.

4. Chris Kempf, complained about ingress to his driveway during the road construction in front of his property.

PRESENTATION – OFFICER SKRODZKI:

Chief Walker announced that Detective Steven Skrodzki has been selected and honored by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) as Investigator of the Year for 2023. As part of being chosen, Detective Skrodzki was recognized at the ILACP’s Awards Banquet on Friday April 25th, 2024 in front of Law Enforcement Dignitaries from across the state as well as his wife Hannah and his father, Miro Skrodzki.

PROCLAMATIONS:

1. The Village of Algonquin Proclaims May 7, 2024 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day Clerk Martin read the Proclamation into the record

2. The Village of Algonquin Proclaims May 14 through 20, 2024 Police Week and May 15 Police Memorial Day

Clerk Martin read the Proclamation into the record

APPOINTMENTS:

A. Board and Commissions:

Moved by Dianis, second by Auger to advice and consent of the following appointments:

1) Economic Development Commission

• Dave Ward – Member - May 7, 2024 – May 4, 2027

• Joe Menolascino – Member - May 7, 2024 – May 4, 2027

Roll call vote: voting aye – Auger, Brehmer, Dianis, Glogowski, Smith, Spella

Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

Moved by Dianis, second by Auger to advice and consent of the following appointments:

2) Historic Commission

• Jeff Jolitz - Member - May 7, 2024 – May 1, 2027

Roll call vote: voting aye – Auger, Brehmer, Dianis, Glogowski, Smith, Spella

Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

Moved by Dianis, second by Auger to advice and consent of the following appointments:

3) Planning & Zoning Commission

• Brian Rasek - Member - May 7, 2024 – May 1, 2029

• Chuck Bumbalas - Member - May 7, 2024 – May 1, 2029

Roll call vote: voting aye – Auger, Brehmer, Dianis, Glogowski, Smith, Spella

Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

Moved by Dianis, second by Auger to advice and consent of the following appointments:

4) Police Commission

JC Paez -Member - May 7, 2024 – May 4, 2027

Roll call vote: voting aye – Auger, Brehmer, Dianis, Glogowski, Smith, Spella

Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

Moved by Dianis, second by Auger to advice and consent of the following appointments:

5) Police Pension

Brian Smith Member May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2026

Roll call vote: voting aye – Auger, Brehmer, Dianis, Glogowski, Smith, Spella

Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

B. Appointments of Staff and Chairpersons:

Moved by Dianis, second by Auger to advice and consent of the following appointments:

• Dennis Walker E.S.D.A. Coordinator - May 7, 2024 - May 6, 2025

• Michael J. Kumbera Village Treasurer - May 7, 2024 - May 6, 2025

• Michelle A. Weber Freedom of Information Officer - May 7, 2024 - May 6, 2025

• Michelle A. Weber Open Meetings Act Designee - May 7, 2024 - May 6, 2025

• Jerome W. Pinderski, Jr. Economic Development Commission Chairperson - May 7, 2024 - May 6, 2025

• Brian Martin Electrical Commission Chairperson - May 7, 2024 - May 6, 2025

• John Lewis Historic Commission Chairperson - May 7, 2024 - May 6, 2025

• James P. Patrician Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson - May 7, 2024 - May 6, 2025

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Dianis, Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Brehmer, Smith

Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

C. Appointment of Village Attorney:

Moved by Dianis, second by Auger to advice and consent of the following appointments:

• Kelly Cahill Village Attorney May 7, 2024 – May 6, 2025

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Dianis, Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Brehmer, Smith

Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

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) Liquor Commission Special Meeting Held April 16, 2024

2) Village Board Meeting Held April 16, 2024

3) Committee of the Whole Meeting Held April 16,2024

Moved by Spella, seconded by Dianis 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 RESOLUTIONS:

1) Pass a Resolution (2024-R-55) Accepting and Approving the Designation of Depositories for Funds and Other Public Monies in the Custody of the Village of Algonquin

2) Pass a Resolution (2024-R-56) Accepting and Approving the Amended Investment Policy

3) Pass a Resolution (2024-R-57) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Hayes Industries, Inc. for the Lead Service Replacement Project in the Amount of $400,000.00

4) Pass a Resolution (2024-R-58) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Utility Service Co., Inc. for the Huntington Standpipe Renovation and Maintenance Project in the Amount of $692,764.00

Moved by Brehmer, seconded by Smith 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:

None

APPROVAL OF BILLS: Moved by Glogowski, seconded by Brehmer, to approve the List of Bills and payroll expenses for payment in the amount of $2,560,970.19

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Dianis, Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Brehmer, Smith

Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

FUND DESCRIPTION DISBURSEMENT

01 GENERAL 276,786.90

03 MFT 17,684.57

04 STREET IMPROVEMENT 1,153,620.82

05 SWIMMING POOL 711.59

06 PARK IMPROVEMENT 1,582.66

07 WATER & SEWER 156,561.85

12 WATER & SEWER IMPROVEMENT 120,135.01

26 NATURAL AREA & DRAINAGE IMPROV 117,258.64

28 BUILDING MAINT. SERVICE 10,692.11

29 VEHICLE MAINT. SERVICE 24,708.32

TOTAL ALL FUNDS 1,875,010.43

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:

None

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Mr. Knapp:

None

PUBLIC WORKS:

Mr. Badran:

Hosted a public information meeting for the Braewood lift station update

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Chief Walker:

None

CORRESPONDENCE:

None

OLD BUSINESS:

None

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Pass an Ordinance (2024-O-19) Approving a Special Use Permit for a Dental Office at 1 North Main Street, Algonquin

Moved by Auger, second by Dianis, to pass an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a Dental Office at 1 North Main Street, Algonquin

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Dianis, Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Brehmer, Smith

Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

B. Pass a Resolution (2024-R-59) Accepting and Approving an Amendment to Resolution 2023-R-100, Designating Kopetsky Properties, LLC and its Affiliates as the Preferred Developer for the Algonquin State Bank Property Located at 221 South Main Street, Algonquin, Illinois within the Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area and Authorizing the Negotiations of a Redevelopment Agreement Thereto, by Extending the Agreement Through July 8, 2024

Following discussion, it was the decision of the Village Board to remove the additional extension option. Moved by Auger, second by Smith to pass a Resolution Accepting and Approving an Amendment to Resolution 2023-R-100, Designating Kopetsky Properties, LLC and its Affiliates as the Preferred Developer for the Algonquin State Bank Property Located at 221 South Main Street, Algonquin, Illinois within the Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area and Authorizing the Negotiations of a Redevelopment Agreement Thereto, by Extending the Agreement Through July 8, 2024, removing “one time extension, if needed, for an additional 90 days (October 7, 2024)”.

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Dianis, Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Brehmer, Smith

Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

C. Pass a Resolution (2024-R-60) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Martam Construction for the Reconstruction of Towne Park in the Amount of $4,280,611.15

Moved by Auger, second by Glogowski to pass a Resolution Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Martam Construction for the Reconstruction of Towne Park in the Amount of $4,280,611.15

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Dianis, Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Brehmer, Smith

Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

D. Pass a Resolution (2024-R-61) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for the Towne Park Reconstruction Construction Oversight in the Amount of $212,525.00

Moved by Auger, second by Glogowski to pass a Resolution Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for the Towne Park Reconstruction Construction Oversight in the Amount of $212,525.00

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Dianis, Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Brehmer, Smith

Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

E. Pass a Resolution (2024-R-62) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Play by Design for the Purchase of Custom Playground Equipment and installation for Towne Park in the Amount of $980,595.40

Moved by Auger, second by Glogowski to pass a Resolution Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Play by Design for the Purchase of Custom Playground Equipment and installation for Towne Park in the Amount of $980,595.40

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Dianis, Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Brehmer, Smith

Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

F. Pass a Resolution (2024-R-63) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Rubbercycle for the Purchase and Installation of Playground Safety Surface Material at Towne Park in the Amount of $246,560.16

Moved by Auger, second by Glogowski to pass a Resolution Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Rubbercycle for the Purchase and Installation of Playground Safety Surface Material at Towne Park in the Amount of $246,560.16 with Village Attorney’s approval.

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Dianis, Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Brehmer, Smith

Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

None

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

Voice vote; all voting aye

The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 P.M. 

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1716385811_04444.pdf