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Village of Algonquin President and Board of Trustees met July 15

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, Brian Dianis, Bob Smith, John Spella and Village President Debby Sosine

Staff in Attendance: Tim Schloneger, Village Manager; Dennis Walker, Chief of Police; Patrick Knapp, Community Development Director; Stacey Van Enkevort, Recreation Director; Nadim Badran, Public Works Director; Attorney, Kelly Cahill.

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 16 Executive Session.

Voice vote; ayes carried

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:

1. Katherine Bradley discussed the fence enclosure at Tunbridge Park

2. Dan Kamensky, expressed concerns about the proposed car wash development on Route 62

PROCLAMATIONS:

VILLAGE OF ALGONQUIN PROCLAIMS TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Clerk Martin read the proclamations into the record.

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 July 1, 2025

(2) Committee of the Whole Meeting Held July 8, 2025

Moved by Spella, seconded by Auger 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-26) Proposing the Establishment of Special Service Area Number 10 Within the Village of Algonquin and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith for the Property Commonly Known as the Algonquin Meadows Subdivision

(2) Pass an Ordinance (2025-O-27) Approving Approve a Final Plat of Subdivision, A Preliminary Planned Development, A Zoning Map amendment, And Issuing a Special Use Permit for Open-Air Dining for Certain Property Located North of Crystal Creek, South of West Algonquin Road (Illinois Route 62), East of South Main Street, and West of Harrison Street

(3) Pass an Ordinance (2025-O-28) Amending the Merit Compensation Plan

B. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS:

(1) Adopt a Resolution (2025-R-74) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Trotter and Associates, Inc. for the Design Engineering of Algonquin Shores Lift Station Upgrade in the Amount of $85,400.00

(2) Adopt a Resolution (2025-R-75) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc. for the 2025 MFT Pavement Management Program in the Amount of $1,423,661.68

(3) Adopt a Resolution (2025-R-76) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with JSD Professional Services for the Willoughby Farms Park Reconstruction Design Services in the Amount of $396,850.00

(4) Adopt a Resolution (2025-R-77) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Stanton Mechanical for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Laboratory A/C Replacement in the Amount of $49,588.00

(5) Adopt a Resolution (2025-R-78) Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Currie Motors to Purchase a Ford Transit 250 Van and Upfitting in the Amount of $63,885.00

(6) Adopt a Resolution (2025-R-79) Accepting and Approving an Intergovernmental Mutual Aid Agreement with McHenry County for Countywide Police Assistance

Moved by Brehmer second by Dianis to approve the Omnibus Agenda

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Dianis, 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 $3,479,286.22

FUND RECAP:

FUND DESCRIPTION DISBURSEMENTS

01 GENERAL 802,778.43

02 CEMETERY 6,651.75

04 STREET IMPROVEMENT 314,309.77

05 SWIMMING POOL 7,623.60

06 PARK IMPROVEMENT 1,339,764.31

07 WATER & SEWER 266,238.95

12 WATER & SEWER IMPROVEMENT 19,792.50

26 NATURAL AREA & DRAINAGE IMPROV 22,417.74

28 BUILDING MAINT. SERVICE 25,780.56

29 VEHICLE MAINT. SERVICE 24,314.85

TOTAL ALL FUNDS 2,829,672.46

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Dianis, Brehmer, Smith, Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE:

A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

(1) Approve a Waiver of the Serving and Consumption of Alcohol Location Restrictions During Art on the Fox Festival for Bold American Fare and Cattleman’s Burger and Brew allowing them to Serve Beer and Wine from their Designated Area within the Festival September 6, 2025 from 10am through 8pm and September 7, 2025 from 10am through 4pm

Moved by Glogowski second by Auger to approve a Waiver of the Serving and Consumption of Alcohol Location Restrictions During Art on the Fox Festival for Bold American Fare and Cattleman’s Burger and Brew allowing them to Serve Beer and Wine from their Designated Area within the Festival September 6, 2025 from 10am through 8pm and September 7, 2025 from 10am through 4pm

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Dianis, Brehmer, Smith, Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

(2) Approve a Public Event License and Event Liquor License for the Downtown Algonquin Association Beer Tent to be held on September 6, 2025 from 10am through 8pm and September 7, 2025 from 10am through 4pm and Waive the Public Event and the Algonquin Event Liquor License Fees

Moved by Glogowski second by Auger to approve a Public Event License and Event Liquor License for the Downtown Algonquin Association Beer Tent to be held on September 6, 2025 from 10am through 8pm and September 7, 2025 from 10am through 4pm and Waive the Public Event and the Algonquin Event Liquor License Fees

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Dianis, Brehmer, Smith, Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

(3) Approve a Public Event License and Event Liquor License for the Saint Margaret Mary Summerfest to be held Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 1pm through 9pm and Waive the Public Event and the Algonquin Event Liquor License Fees

Moved by Glogowski second by Auger to approve a Public Event License and Event Liquor License for the Saint Margaret Mary Summerfest to be held Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 1pm through 9pm and Waive the Public Event and the Algonquin Event Liquor License Fees

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Dianis, Brehmer, Smith, Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

(4) Consider a Public Event License for the Fox River Med Spa 12th Anniversary Event to be held July 27, 2025

Moved by Glogowski second by Auger to consider a Public Event License for the Fox River Med Spa 12th Anniversary Event to be held July 27, 2025

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Dianis, Brehmer, Smith, Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

B. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

(1) Approve the Downtown Social District Allowing the Consumption of Alcohol on South Main Street Right of Way/Sidewalks, from West Algonquin Road (Rt 62) to Route 31 on October 4, 2025 during the hours of 10am through 4pm

Moved by Glogowski second by Auger to approve the Downtown Social District Allowing the Consumption of Alcohol on South Main Street Right of Way/Sidewalks, from West Algonquin Road (Rt 62) to Route 31 on October 4, 2025 during the hours of 10am through 4pm

Roll call vote; voting aye – Trustees Glogowski, Auger, Spella, Dianis, Brehmer, Smith, Motion carried; 6-ayes, 0-nays

B. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

None

C. PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY

None

VILLAGE CLERK’S REPORT

Village Clerk Martin announced future meetings.

STAFF REPORTS:

ADMINISTRATION:

Mr. Schloneger:

We are posting a public hearing notice for a Telehealth Services Program and Utility Bill Fee. The hearing will take place in late August. Under the proposed program, residential property owners would be automatically enrolled and the residents of those properties would have access to virtual medical consultations provided by licensed providers through a third-party service, Pathways Physicians Texas, PLLC. All residential property owners would be charged a $6.00 monthly fee, added as a separate line item to residential utility bills. Said fee would then be transmitted by the Village directly to PTXX to pay for said telehealth services. Any residential property owner would have the opportunity to opt out of participation at any time. The purpose of the hearing is to inform residents and receive feedback regarding: The nature and cost of the program, the billing structure, and the procedures to opt out of the program.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Mr. Knapp:

None

RECREATION DEPARTMENT:

Ms. VanEnkevort:

Outlined the Summer Events Schedule.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Chief Walker:

Updated Trustee Glogowski’s concerns regarding Westfield School roadway markings.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Mr. Badran:

Advised the Summer Construction progress and completion schedules.

CORRESPONDENCE:

None

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Glogowski complimented staff on Towne Park completion, and questioned the pavilion construction offering no sun protection later in the day.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

None

NEW BUSINESS:

None

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

Voice vote; all voting aye

The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. 

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