Village of Fox River Grove President and Board of Trustees met Dec. 2
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Village President McLaughlin called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Center. Present at roll call were Trustees Hester, Joseph, Knar, and Migdal. Trustees Curtiss and Wall were absent. Also present were Assistant Administrator Bechler, Chief Waitrovich, and Clerk Caesar.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Art Osten, 905 Pleasant St. – Mr. Osten addressed the Board with concerns regarding visibility when turning onto Northwest Highway (Rte. 14) from Opatrny. Mr. Osten stated the visibility has always been poor. However, adjustments to the Riverside Collision Repair business operation have reduced visibility even more. Mr. Osten suggested a sign be placed restricting parking in front of the business. Mr. Osten stated he had submitted a service request and was informed by Staff that any restrictions on Northwest Highway would have to come from Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). President McLaughlin thanked Mr. Osten for coming and sharing his concerns.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE REPORTS
Village President McLaughlin announced Meet with Mayor Marc will be next Tuesday, December 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. President McLaughlin also mentioned the Tree Lighting event will be this Friday, December 5th at the Library, followed by the Santa Parade.
Trustee Migdal reported on the Planning & Zoning meeting where Case No. 2025-09 was heard. Commission members voted unanimously to recommend a special use for the shipping container to remain in its present location on the former Norge Park property.
1. APPROVAL: CONSENT AGENDA – APPROVAL VIA ONE VOTE FOR ALL
A. Village Board Meeting Minutes – November 4, 2025 & November 11, 2025
B. Accounts Payable – November 18, 2025 & December 2, 2025
C. Treasurer’s Report – October 2025
D. Ordinance 2025-27, Gardner Terrace Special Service Area Levy
E. Ordinance 2025-28, Picnic Grove Special Service Area Levy
F. Ordinance 2025-29, Hunters Farm Special Service Area Levy
G. Ordinance 2025-30, Talon Special Service Area Levy
H. Ordinance 2025-31, Corporate Tax Levy
I. Ordinance 2025-32, Amending Language in Ordinance Implementing Non-Home Rule Taxes
J. Resolution 2025-03, Surface Transportation Program Funding For Algonquin Road Improvements
Trustee Knar requested to remove items D through H from the consent agenda.
Trustee Hester made a motion to approve consent agenda items A, B, C, I, and J. Trustee Migdal seconded. Roll Call: Trustee Hester, Joseph, Knar, and Migdal-all “yes.” MOTION PASSED.
Trustee Hester made a motion to approve consent agenda item D. Trustee Joseph seconded. Roll Call: Trustee Hester, Joseph, Migdal, and President McLaughlin-all “yes.” Trustee Knar-“no.” MOTION PASSED.
Trustee Migdal made a motion to approve consent agenda items E, F, and G. Trustee Hester seconded. Roll Call: Trustee Hester, Joseph, Migdal, and President McLaughlin-all “yes.” Trustee Knar-“no.” MOTION PASSED.
Trustee Migdal made a motion to post pone agenda item H until the December 16th meeting. Trustee Joseph seconded. Roll Call: Trustee Hester, Joseph, Knar, Migdal, and President McLaughlin-all “yes.” MOTION PASSED.
2. DISCUSSION: ZONING CASE 2025-09, SPECIAL USE TO ALLOW A SHIPPING CONTAINER IN A B3 ZONE – SKI HILL ROAD (FORMER NORGE PARK)
Assistant Administrator Bechler reported the Planning & Zoning commission had a quick discussion resulting in a unanimous decision to recommend approval of a special use to allow a shipping container in a B3 zone on the former Norge Park property, on Ski Hill Road. The container has been placed for a few months with no complaints. Petitioner Freeman said the container is used to store all the throwing club’s equipment.
Trustee Knar made a motion for Staff to prepare an ordinance for approval at the next meeting, providing a Special Use to allow a shipping container in a B3 Zone. Trustee Migdal seconded. Roll Call: Trustee Hester, Joseph, Knar, and Migdal -all “yes.” MOTION PASSED.
3. ОТHER BUSINESS
Trustee Joseph asked for a status update on the demolition process at 401 Algonquin Road. Assistant Administrator Bechler stated all has been demolished, except the back wall. Given the two-week delay approving the bid, and the weekend snow storm, Staff feels Fowler is making good progress.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Knar made a motion to adjourn the Village Board meeting at 6:44 p.m. Seconded by Trustee Hester. A voice vote was taken. Trustees Hester, Joseph, Knar, and Migdal – all “yes”. MOTION PASSED.
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