Village Meetings - Tuesday, July 15th

There are two Village meetings scheduled for Tuesday, July 15th starting at 7:30 p.m. for the Village Board meeting, followed by a Committee of the Whole meeting. The meetings take place in the board room, Ganek Municipal Center at 2200 Harnish Drive. There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting. Please complete a public comment form and hand to the Village Clerk if you wish to speak. There are many agenda items for each meeting. Agenda items are voted on at the Village Board meeting. Agenda items are discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting. Please follow the links below for the meeting packets.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1752246627_11744.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1752246718_41252.pdf

Village Meeting - Tuesday, July 8

The Village Board will be meeting as the Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. at 2200 Harnish Drive to discuss the following agenda items: waiving the alcohol location restrictions at the Art on the Fox Festival for Bold American Fare and Cattleman’s Burger and Brew; a public event license for the Downtown Algonquin Association beer tent to be held on September 6 and 7, 2025; a public event license for the Saint Margaret Mary Summerfest to be held Saturday, August 23, 2025; a public event license for the Fox River Med Spa 12th Anniversary Event to be held Saturday, July 27, 2025; a request to deem the Special Uses for a Self-Storage Facility and Car Wash expired in the 2075 Redevelopment Subdivision; a request to approve a Final Plat of Subdivision, Zoning Map Amendment to O-T Old Town District, Preliminary Planned Development, and Special Use Permit for Open[1]Air Dining; an amendment to the Merit Compensation; amending Chapter 2, Board of Trustees, of the Algonquin Municipal Code to establish a New Section 2.06, Public Comment at Meetings; a Downtown Social District Pilot; an agreement with Trotter and Associates, Inc. for the Design Engineering of Algonquin Shores lift station upgrade; an agreement with Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc. for the 2025 MFT Pavement Management Program; an agreement with JSD Professional Services for the Willoughby Farms Park reconstruction design services; an agreement with Stanton Mechanical for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Laboratory A/C Replacement; an agreement with Currie Motors to purchase a Ford Transit 250 van; and an Intergovernmental Mutual Aid Agreement with McHenry County for Countywide Police Assistance. There is a public comment portion at the beginning of the meeting. If you wish to speak, please complete the form on the table near the board room entrance and hand to the Village Clerk. Follow the link for the meeting packet. https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1751577938_99453.pdf

Village Board Meeting - July 1st

The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, July 1st at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room at 2200 Harnish Drive. There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting. (Please complete the form near the meeting room entrance and hand to the Village Clerk to make public remarks.) The Board will be voting on the following agenda items: appointment of Nicholas Krol to the Historic Commission; an agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for the Huntington Drive Phase I Engineering in the amount of $42,331.00; an agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering High Hill Unit 3 Improvements Phases I/II Engineering in the amount of $102,795.00; an agreement with Currie Motors for the purchase of a 2025 Ford F150 in the amount of $40,970.00; an ordinance Issuing a Special Use Permit for a Specialty Recreation Facility for Sky Zone (2471 South Randall Road); bills for payment; and previous meeting minutes and the Village Manager’s report. Please refer to the meeting packet for details. https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1750974252_63596.pdf

 

3 Village Meetings - Tuesday, June 17, 2025

There are three scheduled Village Meetings on Tuesday, June 17 starting at 7:15 p.m. in the Board Room at 2200 Harnish Drive. A Liquor Commission meeting will start at 7:15 p.m., followed by a Village Board meeting and a Committee of the Whole meeting. There are numerous items on the agendas. Please follow the links for the meeting packets. There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1749774999_24293.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1749775097_39394.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1749775216_16077.pdf

Special Use Permit to allow a Specialty Recreation Facility,2471 South Randall Road. 644 occupants are calculated for this park. The Jumper Count (number of occupants in the attraction area) is 239. May reach double the jumper counts, totaling 478 occupants. (Staff clarification: The extra 239 people not in the attraction area would be in the lobby/concessions area waiting for their time window.)

Surplus Items

Electric Bikes, Scooters & Safety

From the Algonquin Police Department - Parents: Please take a moment to review the rules with your children and help us keep Algonquin’s streets and paths safe for everyone. We want all residents—especially our young riders—to enjoy the summer responsibly.

The Algonquin Police Department takes these concerns seriously. Our local ordinance (Section 43.25) regulates the use of motorized and non-motorized recreational devices on Village property, sidewalks, and roadways. In short:

Non-motorized bikes and scooters are permitted on sidewalks in residential areas when operated safely and respectfully.
Motorized devices, such as e-bikes and electric scooters, are not allowed on sidewalks, parks, or Village-owned property without proper authorization.
Unsafe or disorderly operation of any device may result in enforcement—including citations and impoundment for repeat violations.

While our first priority is education, officers have been directed to proactively engage with riders and families to promote awareness and safety. However, when appropriate, citations will be issued.

As the weather warms up, the Village of Algonquin has seen a sharp rise in the use of electric bikes, scooters, and other motorized recreational devices—especially among youth. With that increase, we’ve also seen a growing number of community complaints regarding unsafe behavior, including:

Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, June 10

The Committee of the Whole will be meeting on Tuesday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room at 2200 Harnish Drive. Agenda items to be discussed include: the Algonquin Rotary Club Harvest Market to be held Saturday, October 4, 2025; the Saint Margaret Mary Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday, June 22 2025; a Special Use Permit to allow a vehicle rental facility-Enterprise; an Ordinance proposing the establishment of Special Service Area Number 10-Algonquin Meadows; an Agreement with CDW-G for two Barracuda backup appliances; an agreement with LPS Pavement Company for the Brick Paver Maintenance Program; an agreement with D’ Land Construction for Willoughby Farms Subdivision; an agreement with CBBEL of the construction oversight of Willoughby Farms Subdivision Section 2 Rehabilitation; an agreement with Trotter & Associates for the Water & Sewer Feasibility Study in Janaks and Wecks Subdivision; an agreement with Bonnell Industries to secure up-fitting for 4 International HV607 Chassis and consider certain items surplus. There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting. Please complete the form on the table near the Board Room entrance and hand to the Village Clerk. Follow the link for the meeting packet. https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1749147610_38285.pdf

Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, June 3

The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room at 2200 Harnish Drive. Agenda items to be voted on include: an Ordinance amending Ordinance Chapter 33, Liquor Control and Liquor Licensing; an agreement Tyler Technologies for Enterprise Asset Management & Enterprise Permitting and Licensing Software Upgrade; approving the 2024 Material and Maintenance Items expenditures; approving the Standard Agreement Provisions – Joint Improvement Project Off the State Highway System for Boyer Road improvements; an agreement with ME Simpson Co Inc. for the large water meter evaluation, testing, and calibration; bills for payment and payroll expenses; a public event and special event Liquor License for the Downtown Algonquin Association, Algonquin Wine Walk in Old Town Algonquin July 26, 2025; approve the Towne Park Ribbon Cutting Public Event on June 18, 2025. Please follow the link for the meeting packet. There is a public comment period at the start of the meeting. Please complete the form near the board room entrance and hand to the Village Clerk.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1748550959_75249.pdf

 

Village Meetings - Tuesday, May 20

The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, May 20 starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room at 2200 Harnish Drive. The Village Board will be voting on items discussed at the previous Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting; bills for payment; and previous meeting minutes. A Committee of the Whole meeting will follow the Village Board meeting. COW agenda items include a public event license for the Downtown Algonquin Association’s Wine Walk; a Towne Park Ribbon Cutting event; licensing software upgrade; and more. Please refer to the meeting packet for agenda/details. There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting. Please complete the form near the Board Room entrance and hand to the Village Clerk.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1747417758_47847.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1747417850_30573.pdf

Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, May 13

A Committee of the Whole Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13 starting at 7:30 p.m. in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive. There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting. There are many projects from Community Development, General Administration and Public Works & Safety on the agenda. Agenda item topics range from the Willoughby Farms Park Plan to Telehealth Services. Please refer to the link below for the agenda and meeting packet.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1746795219_86311.pdf

Village Meetings - Tuesday, May 6

The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, May 6 starting at 6:55 p.m. for the Liquor Commission Meeting. The Village Board and Annual Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. There will be an administration of the oath of office for various elected positions followed by the Board Meeting. The agenda includes proclamations for May 11 through 17, 2025 Police Week and May 15 Police Memorial Day. Appointments will be made for the following commissions: Economic Development Commission, Police Commission, Electrical Commission, Liquor Commission, Historic Commission. Appointments will also be made of Staff and Chairpersons and the Village Attorney. The following items will be voted on: previous meeting minutes; bills for payment; an Agreement with Trotter and Associates, Inc. for the construction oversight of the WWTP biosolids handling project in the amount of $302,100.00; an agreement with Christopher B Burke Engineering Ltd. extending the in-house engineering task order – FY2025-2026 in the amount of $100,000.00; an agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., for the Clarendale Multi-Use Path Project Design Engineering in the amount of $59,528.00; an agreement with Suburban Concrete, Inc. for the 2025 MFT Concrete Replacement Program in the amount of $355,945.50; approving the cancellation of contract with Rubberecycle; approving an agreement with Perfect Turf Distributing, LLC. for the installation of the Towne Park poured in place playground surface in the amount of $268,840.00. The meetings take place in the Board Room at 2200 Harnish Drive. There is a public comment period at the beginning of the meetings. Please complete the form for public comments and hand to the Village Clerk. Thank you. The meeting agenda/packet are in the links below.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1746131131_97746.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1746131046_62649.pdf

Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Help your family, future generations and the environment by recycling! Did you know that 11.3 million tons of clothing/blankets/drapes/shoes/towels /sheets/other textiles are discarded each year? Be a part of the solution by recycling or donating textiles. Keep it out of the landfills - ripped, stained, unwearable clothing or other textiles can be recycled. Wash the items and then drop it off for textile recycling on May 3 at Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Avenue, Carpentersville from 9:00 a.m. to noon. (Clean textiles can also be dropped off at the West Dundee Public Works, 900 Angle Tarn, West Dundee on weekdays from 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) If you have gently used towels or small blankets, contact an animal rescue organization or another non-profit to see if they could use them. Styrofoam can be dropped off at the Village of Algonquin Public Works Styrofoam shed at 110 Mitchard Way, Algonquin. Styrofoam takes an estimated 500 years to decompose, please drop it off for recycling. Thank you!

https://www.kanecountyil.gov/Recycling/Pages/Recycling-Centers.aspx

https://www.mchenry.edu/green/green-guide.pdf

https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/textiles-material-specific-data

 

4 Village Meetings - Tuesday, April 15

Four Village of Algonquin meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, April 15 starting at 7:15 p.m. There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting. Please complete the form that’s located near the Board Room entrance and hand completed form to the Village Clerk.

(The links below are in order of the meeting’s scheduled time.) A Public Hearing for the proposed creation of Special Service Area Number 3, for Spectrum Algonquin and the levy of a special tax is at 7:15 p.m. (Note: SSA would be in place so if the landowner failed to maintain the stormwater detention the Village would be reimbursed for maintaining this area.)

The Liquor Commission Meeting will begin at 7:20 p.m.

The Village Board Meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. Agenda items discussed at the previous Committee of the Whole Meeting, along with approving the Budget; implementing a Municipal Grocery Retailer’s Occupation tax and Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax; approving the Capital Improvement Plan and a public event permit for the Algonquin Aces Memorial Weekend Bash Softball Tournament.

The Committee of the Whole Meeting has four Public Works’ items on the agenda. Please refer to meeting link below.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1744396046_01338.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1744395742_99655.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1744397016_11032.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1744396132_37097.pdf

Committee of the Whole Meeting - April 8 at 7:30 p.m.

A Committee of the Whole Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive. New Police Officers Cedillo and Winchell will take the oath of Office. The Village Board will be discussing the following agenda items: a Public Event/Entertainment License for the Algonquin Aces Memorial Weekend Bash Softball Tournament May 23 – 25, 2025, at Algonquin Lakes Park and Kelliher Park Fields; non-exclusive Licensing Agreement with Knockout Management, LLC and Cattleman’s Burger and Brew, Inc. for the use of certain Village property; and an Affiliation Agreement with AAYO for the 2025 Season. There will also be a presentation from MD Health Pathways. There will be a public comment period after the Officers take the Oath of Office. The audience participation form is near the door of the Board Room. Once completed, please hand to the Village Clerk. The meeting packet can be found at https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1743715392_20518.pdf