Village of Cary Village Board of Trustees met March 3
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
ATTENDANCE
Village Board of Trustees
Mayor Mark Kownick, Trustee Dale Collier, Trustee Rick Dudek, Trustee Ellen McAlpine, Trustee Anthony Stefani, Trustee David Prusina
Absent: Trustee Rick Walrath
Others Present
Village Administrator Morimoto, Assistant Village Administrator Radcliffe, Community Development Director Simmons, Public Works Director Noonan, Capital Projects Manager Caty Ward, Police Chief Hayes, Village Attorney Uhler
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kownick at 6:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
The roll was called. Trustee Walrath was absent.
III. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Kownick led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. Open Forum
Ginny Palumbo, 1 Saint Lo Court, stated she is waiting for a response to an issue she brought up at a previous meeting regarding the planned connection of New Haven Drive to Rt. 31.
Mayor Kownick advised Ms. Palumbo to contact the Village to set up a meeting to discuss the issue.
There being no further comments, Mayor Kownick closed Open Forum at 6:03 p.m.
V. Mayor’s Report
Mayor Kownick stated he recently went to Springfield, Illinois, and Washington DC to meet with officials regarding issues facing the Village, McHenry County, the greater Chicago area, and municipalities in the State of Illinois.
VI. Consent Agenda
Motion:
I will entertain a motion to approved Consent Agenda Items A-H as shown on the Village website and as displayed on the video monitors during the Village Board meeting.
Motion moved by Trustee McAlpine and motion seconded by Trustee Prusina.
Motion Passed.
AYES: Collier, Dudek, McAlpine, Stefani, Prusina
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
A. Consider for Approval the Warrant Dated March 3, 2026
B. Consider for Approval the January 27, 2026, Special Village Board Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes
C. Consider for Approval the February 3, 2026, Village Board Meeting Minutes
D. Consider for Approval the February 3, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
E. Consider for Approval a Resolution Authorizing a Water Tower Lease Agreement for Tower #3 Located at 8900 Cary-Algonquin Road Between the Village of Cary and Verizon Wireless
F. Consider for Approval a Resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator to Sign an Agreement with Midwest Kayak Rentals for a One-Year Kayak Rental Program with Up to Two (2) Optional One-Season Extensions
G. Consider for Approval an Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use for a Massage Establishment for the Cary Apothecary
H. Consider for Approval an Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the Credits and Incentives Services Agreement with Ryan, LLC for the Maplewood Redevelopment Project, Increasing the Not to Exceed Project Amount by $15,000, Resulting in a $35,000 Total Project Budget
VII. Items for Separate Action
A. Consider for Approval a Resolution Entering Into an Incentive Agreement with Cary Out Coffee Utilizing the Village of Cary’s Facade Improvement and Interior Buildout Grant Program for the Property Located at 62 Northwest Highway Director Simmons provided an overview of the proposed incentive agreement.
Motion:
I will entertain a motion to approve a resolution entering into an incentive agreement with Cary Out Coffee utilizing the Village of Cary’s Facade Improvement and Interior Buildout Grant Program for the property located at 62 Northwest Highway.
Motion moved by Trustee Collier and motion seconded by Trustee Stefani.
Motion Passed.
AYES: Collier, Dudek, McAlpine, Stefani, Prusina
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
B. Consider for Approval an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.08 – Alcoholic Liquor Sales and Chapter 9.12 – Offenses Against Public Decency to Allow the Public Consumption of Alcoholic Liquor in Defined Areas of the Village
Assistant Administrator Radcliffe stated the proposed ordinance expands the Downtown Social District to include the downtown Depot Plaza area.
Motion:
I will entertain a motion to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 5.08 – Alcoholic Liquor Sales and Chapter 9.12 – Offenses Against Public Decency to allow the public consumption of alcoholic liquid in defined areas of the Village.
Motion moved by Trustee Stefani and motion seconded by Trustee McAlpine.
Motion Passed.
AYES: Collier, Dudek, McAlpine, Stefani, Prusina
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
C. Consider for Approval an Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to Chapter 5.34 – Video Gaming Terminals of the Cary Municipal Code Director Simmons provided an overview of the proposed changes.
Trustee McAlpine stated she believed the Board had agreed at a previous meeting that any change in ownership, not just majority ownership, would require the establishment to reapply for a gaming license and comply with the updated requirements.
Trustee Collier asked for clarification on ownership changes and how this would affect existing licenses. Trustee Collier asked how the Village plans to notify existing business owners of the proposed changes.
Director Simmons stated the Board could specify what level of ownership change would require establishments to reapply for a gaming license. Director Simmons stated license renewal is currently taking place for the 2027 license year, and owners will be notified of the changes to Village Code when they receive their new licenses.
Trustee Prusina asked Director Simmons to confirm that existing business owners will be grandfathered and not required to comply with the new code requirements unless there is a change in ownership.
Director Simmons stated this was correct.
Motion:
I will entertain a motion to approve an ordinance authorizing an amendment to Chapter 5.34 – Video Gaming Terminals of the Cary Municipal Code.
Motion moved by Trustee Collier and motion seconded by Trustee Stefani.
Motion Passed.
AYES: Collier, Dudek, McAlpine, Stefani, Prusina
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Motion:
Trustee McAlpine moved, seconded by Trustee Stefani, to amend the original motion to reflect that any change in business ownership requires the establishment to reapply for a gaming license and comply with the updated code requirements.
Motion moved by Trustee McAlpine and motion seconded by Trustee Stefani.
Motion Passed.
AYES: Collier, Dudek, McAlpine, Stefani, Prusina
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
VIII. Village Staff Update
Assistant Administrator Radcliffe stated the second of two budget meetings will take place on Tuesday, March 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the Village Board room. Assistant Administrator Radcliffe stated the Downtown Social District is now open.
Director Noonan stated the Flood Brothers yard waste collection program begins the week of April 6. Director Noonan stated Spring Clean-Up will take place on Saturday, April 25, for residents on the south side of the train tracks and on Saturday, May 2, for residents on the north side of the train tracks.
IX. Future Agenda Items and Discussion by Village Board
None.
X. Adjourn
Motion:
There being no further items to discuss, Mayor Kownick entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:28 р.т.
Motion moved by Trustee McAlpine and motion seconded by Trustee Prusina.
Motion Passed.
AYES: Collier, Dudek, McAlpine, Stefani, Prusina
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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