McHenry Times

Village of Algonquin of the President and Board of Trustees met Nov. 5

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 Deputy Village Clerk, Michelle Weber, calling the roll.

Trustees Present: Jerry Glogowski, Maggie Auger, Bob Smith, Brian Dianis, John Spella, Laura Brehmer and Village President Debby Sosine

Staff in Attendance: Tim Schloneger, Village Manager; Nadim Badran, Public Works Director; Dennis Walker, Police Chief; Patrick Knapp, Community Development Director; Jacob Uhlmann, Management Intern; and Kelly Cahill, Village Attorney.

PLEDGE TO FLAG: Deputy Clerk Weber led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ADOPT AGENDA: Moved by Smith, seconded by Glogowski to adopt tonight’s agenda deleting item 15

Executive Session.

Voice vote; ayes carried

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:

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 15, 2024

(2) Committee of the Whole Meeting Held October 5, 2024

Moved by Spella, seconded by Brehmer 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. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS:

(1) Adopt a Resolution (2024-R-125) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with NilCo for the Algonquin Historic District Area Snow and Ice Removal for the 2024-2025 Season in the Amount of $157,601.00 and further authorize the Village Manager or his designee to sign an extension to said contract for fiscal year 2025 -2026, and 2026 – 2027, in an amount not to exceed 3% of the previous year’s contract price

(2) Adopt a Resolution (2024-R-126) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Langton Group for the Ice and Snow Removal of Eyebrows and Cul-De-Sacs throughout the Village of Algonquin in the Amount of $232,652.70 for the fiscal year 2024 – 2025 and further authorize the Village Manager or his designee to sign an extension to said contract for fiscal year 2025 – 2026, and 2026 – 2027, in an amount not to exceed 3% of the previous year’s contract price

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

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

Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

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

APPROVAL OF BILLS: Moved by Glogowski, seconded by Brehmer, to approve the List of Bills and payroll expenses for payment in the amount of $5,527,235.79

FUND RECAP:

FUND DESCRIPTION DISBURSEMENTS

01 GENERAL 395,261.50

03 MFT 1,155,707.85

04 STREET IMPROVEMENT 1,902,059.91

05 SWIMMING POOL 2,573.47

06 PARK IMPROVEMENT 451,549.87

07 WATER & SEWER 156,196.97

12 WATER & SEWER IMPROVEMENT 351,070.76

26 NATURAL AREA & DRAINAGE IMPROV 307,649.04

28 BUILDING MAINT. SERVICE 61,674.68

29 VEHICLE MAINT. SERVICE 31,661.10

TOTAL ALL FUNDS 4,815,105.15

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

Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE:

A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

None

B. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

None

C. PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY

None

VILLAGE CLERK’S REPORT

DeputyVillage Clerk Weber announced future meetings.

STAFF REPORTS:

ADMINISTRATION:

Mr. Schloneger:

No Report

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Mr. Knapp:

No Report

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Chief Walker:

1. Announce that as of the start of this meeting, there were only three occurrences at polling places within Algonquin. All three were very minor with subjects wearing political clothing, a hat and a t-shirt representing their choice of president. With all occurrences the subjects were peaceful and either covered up their clothing or removed it and did not display it further.

2. The PD has moved from the Breast Cancer Awareness month in October to the Movember, Men’s Health Awareness month. We wear the blue ribbon, blue mustaches, and grow our beards, mustaches, and goatees to raise awareness for this cause.

3. Lastly, President Sosine had asked me for some traffic numbers from our new speed trailers. Two locations that were sampled were Highland Avenue and Sandbloom. Each location ran for a seven day period. The first one I will share is the trailer being parked on the 300 Block of Highland Ave, which is near the cross street of Cornell Lane. During the one week timeframe set for that location, 12,785 vehicles were counted, with 2,806 being considered compliant, 9,066 being considered low risk (which speeds less than 10mph over), 883 vehicles considered medium risk (which is speeds between 10-20mph over) and lastly 30 total vehicles in the high risk category (20mph over). The times of the largest concerning speeds occur between 4-6PM on a Friday afternoon.

The other location was Sandbloom and Compton. The location was chosen due to a recent request to place a stop sign and crosswalk at that intersection. During the one week timeframe set for that location, 40,963 vehicles were counted, with 15,099 being considered compliant, 24,204 being low risk, 1,601 being medium risk, and lastly only 59 being high risk. The time of the largest volume of speeding concerns at high risk came at 2PM and otherwise medium risks the same as what we saw on Highland Ave. and that being commuting time periods.

We plan to adjust our enforcement measures to address the data as provided.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Mr. Badran:

1. Towne Park is on track for completion in spring. The controlling items right now is the bandshell fabrication and the shelter building. Concrete work by the bathroom facility in the parkin lot will occur this week.

2. Presidential Park work is scheduled for completion by the end of November, with landscaping work beginning this week, followed by concrete work, and then the parking lot restoration hopefully at the end of the month.

3. The Downtown work is still scheduled for completion by the end of November

Trustee Glogowski expressed sight concerns regarding the bump outs on Washington and Harrison. Mr. Badran indicated he will look into this to make sure it has proper striping.

Trustee Brehmer asked the status of the Edgewood project. Mr. Badran explained things should be wrapping up towards the end of November.

CORRESPONDENCE:

Trustee Brehmer heard from a few residents that were part of the lead removal project. She indicated that the residents praised the professionalism of the contractors.

Trustee Glogowski indicated McHenry County Water Resource Specialist, Scott Kuykendall, is looking for people to take the Chloride Watchers Training. These Water Rangers will help test water in natural areas for chloride.

OLD BUSINESS:

None 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

None

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Moved by Auger, Seconded by Glogowsi to Adopt a Resolution (2024-R-127) Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute a Letter of Understanding with the Village of Cary pertaining to certain Property Located East of Virginia Road and Rt. 31

B. Moved by Auger, Seconded by Dianis to Adopt a Resolution (2024-R-128) Approving an Agreement with Baxter and Woodman Natural Resources for the Crystal Creek Repair in the Amount of $102,637.50.

Moved by Spella, seconded by Dianis to adjourned the Village Board Meeting at 7:58 PM. 

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1732114629_12048.pdf