McHenry Times

Village of Fox River Grove Village Board met Aug. 5

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

Call to Order & Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Public Comment

The Board will accept public comment on items included on the meeting agenda or of a general nature. Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.

Village President and Trustee Reports (Planning & Zoning; Special Events)

Board members have the opportunity to report on any topic during the public meeting.

1. Approval: Consent Agenda – Approval via One Vote for All

All matters listed under Item 1, Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine by the Village Board and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. If a separate discussion is desired, that item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.

A. Village Board and Executive Session Meeting Minutes – June 17, 2025

The Board will consider the approval of previous meeting minutes.

B. Accounts Payable – July 1, 2025, July 15, 2025 & August 5, 2025

The Board will consider the approval of the accounts payable reports and payment of the bills.

C. Treasurer’s Report – May 2025 & June 2025

The Board will consider the approval of the monthly treasurer’s report.

D. Business Capital Assistance Program Grant, Magical Forest Bookstore

The Board will consider authorizing the Village Administrator to execute an agreement with Magical Forest Bookstore LLC. to provide a Business Capital Assistance Program grant to Magical Forest Bookstore, to be located at 902 Route 22.

2. Approval: Ordinance 2025-17, Implementing a Municipal Grocery Tax

The Board will consider the adoption of an ordinance that would implement a Municipal Grocery Retailers’ Occupation Tax and Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax effective January 1, 2026 to replace the sales tax on groceries that the State of Illinois repealed as of that date.

3. Approval: Countywide Police Assistance Agreement

The Board will consider the approval of an intergovernmental agreement between all of the McHenry County municipalities and law enforcement agencies that would allow other agencies to provide nonemergency support to the Fox River Grove police in times of need, while also allowing the Police Department to aid other departments when necessary.

4. Approval: Tax Increment Financing Consulting Agreement, Teska Associates, Inc.

The Board will consider authorizing the Village Administrator to execute an agreement with Teska Associates to provide tax increment financing (TIF) district consulting services including, but not limited to: developing an eligibility findings report, preparation of a Redevelopment Plan, and assistance with the adoption of a Redevelopment Project associated with a new TIF district on Block B.

5. Approval: Waive Bid Process & Contract Approval – WWTP Press Building Roof

The Board will consider waiving the competitive bid process and awarding the roof replacement work for the Press Building at the Wastewater Plant (WWTP) to Lakeland Contractors in the amount of $24,085.

6. Other Business

7. Executive Session: Property Purchase and Sale, Pending & Imminent Litigation, Personnel

Adjournment

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