McHenry Times

Village of Algonquin Village Board met Jan. 21

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Village President Debby Sosine, called the meeting to order at 7:31 P.M. with Village Clerk, Fred Martin, calling the roll.

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

Trustees Absent: John Spella

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: Clerk Martin 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:

Chris Kious, Kane County Board Member updated the Board on Kane County events.

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 January 7, 2025

(2) Village Board Meeting Held January 7, 2025

(3) Committee of the Whole Meeting Held January 14, 2025

Moved by Dianis, 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. PASS ORDINANCES:

(1) Pass an Ordinance (2025-O-02) Authorizing Execution of the First Amendment to the Development Agreement by and between the Village of Algonquin and CalAtlantic Group, LLC

(2) Pass an Ordinance (2025-O-03) Approving a Zoning Map Amendment for Property Located at 2040 E. Algonquin Road

B. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS:

(1) Adopt a Resolution (2025-R-10) Accepting and Approving the Designation of Depositories for Funds and Other Public Monies in the Custody of the Village of Algonquin

(2) Adopt a Resolution (2025-R-11) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with National Power Rodding for the Storm Sewer Lining Project on Braewood Drive in the Amount of $38,500.00

(3) Adopt a Resolution (20205-R-12) Accepting and Approving an Agreement for Grounds Maintenance Services with Sebert for 2025-2027 in the Annual Amount of $431,524.00

(4) Adopt a Resolution (2025-R-13) Accepting and Approving an Agreement for Downtown Landscape Maintenance Services with Yellowstone Landscapes for 2025-2027 in the Amounts of $143,332.00 for 2025, $147,632.00 for 2026 and $152,060.00 for 2027

(5) Adopt a Resolution (2025-R-14) Accepting and Approving an Agreement, Subject to Attorney Review, with the Catholic Diocese for the Property Dedication, Temporary Construction Easements for the Eastgate Drive Improvements

(6) Adopt a Resolution (2025-R-15) Accepting and Approving Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of McHenry for the McHenry County Gang Task Force

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

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

Motion carried; 5-ayes, 0-nays

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

None

APPROVAL OF BILLS: Moved by Glogowski, seconded by Dianis, to approve the List of Bills and payroll expenses for payment in the amount of $2,171,279.47

FUND DESCRIPTION DISBURSEMENTS

01 GENERAL 365,377.91

02 CEMETERY 4,190.43

03 MFT 112,169.74

04 STREET IMPROVEMENT 74,411.72

05 SWIMMING POOL 8,239.52

06 PARK IMPROVEMENT 80,560.61

07 WATER & SEWER 104,491.23

12 WATER & SEWER IMPROVEMENT 696,478.03

26 NATURAL AREA & DRAINAGE IMPROV 31,938.45

28 BUILDING MAINT. SERVICE 34,689.98

29 VEHICLE MAINT. SERVICE 28,534.41

TOTAL ALL FUNDS 1,541,082.03

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

Motion carried; 5-ayes, 0-nays

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 Village is hosting a Lunch and Learn session on February 6th, sponsored by MD Health Pathways (MDHP), a healthcare company that partners with municipalities to serve communities. He attended a large event where one of the key presenters was the Director of Real Estate from Retail Strategies. Although based out of Alabama, the Director of Real Estate knew Peggy Blanchard, and therefore what Algonquin has to offer retail business. Algonquin is well represented and has a broad positive reputation in the marketplace.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Mr. Knapp:

None

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Chief Walker:

Detective Dan Klocke has been a Evidence Technician for us for several years and expanded his involvement in the last year as assigned to the McHenry County Major Investigations Assistance Team (MIAT) major crimes forensic team. From that assignment and work, he was selected and assigned as the Assistant Commander of that team. We are very proud he is representing the PD countywide in this key role.

A summary of the Code Red Activation at JHS was provided to the Board. This included the multiple Police agencies that responded, what we knew initially and the end which was a system error and has since been repaired.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Mr. Badran:

Village Ecologist partnered with McHenry County Audubon to have eight bluebird houses installed within the Restored natural areas within Spella Park.

Demolition of Creekside Tap is scheduled for the week of February 3rd.

CORRESPONDENCE:

None

OLD BUSINESS:

None

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

None

NEW BUSINESS:

(1) Pass a Resolution (2025-R-16) Accepting and Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Village of Algonquin, Officer Mark Zahara and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Algonquin Police Chapter No. 78 Allowing Officer Zahara to Engage in Off-Duty Employment in Excess of 20 Per Week, Through His Retirement Date of March 22, 2025

Moved by Auger second by Glogowski to pass a Resolution Accepting and Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Village of Algonquin, Officer Mark Zahara and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Algonquin Police Chapter No. 78 Allowing Officer Zahara to Engage in Off-Duty Employment in Excess of 20 Per Week, Through His Retirement Date of March 22, 2025

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

Motion carried; 5-ayes, 0-nays

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

Voice vote; all voting aye

The meeting was adjourned at 7:47PM.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1738764121_76859.pdf