Village Meetings - Tuesday, October 21

The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. followed by a Committee of the Whole Meeting in the Board Room at 2200 Harnish Drive. The Village Board Meeting agenda items include: the proclamation of November 4-11, 2025 Operation Green Light for Veterans; prior meeting minutes; bills for payment/payroll expenses; an Ordinance declaring certain leased vehicles surplus; an Ordinance declaring certain vehicles and equipment surplus; an agreement with Baxter & Woodman Natural Resources for the engineering design services of the Woods Creek Headwater Restoration Project in the amount of $85,600.00; an agreement with Reinders, Inc. for the purchase of a Toro Workman HDX in the amount of $49,418.42; a Change Order Number 1 for the Martam Construction agreement for the Towne Park Reconstruction Project Increasing the by $75,296.96, the final contract amount $4,355,908.11; an agreement with Trotter & Associates, Inc. for the design engineering services of the Woods Creek Force Main Replacement Project in the amount of $188,410.00; and a presentation and motion to accept the reports for the Fiscal Year Ended April 30. There is a public comment portion at each meeting. Please complete the form on the table near the Board Room entrance and hand to the Village Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Please refer to the links listed below for the Village Board and Committee of the Whole meeting agenda/packet for details. https://www.algonquin.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=12901

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=12904

Comprehensive Plan Open House / Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, Oct. 14

A Community Open House for the public to review and comment on the draft Comprehensive Plan is on Tuesday, October 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 2200 Harnish Drive. The draft plan can be downloaded from https://algonquin-il-comprehensive-plan-hlplanning.hub.arcgis.com/

The Committee of the Whole Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room at 2200 Harnish Drive. The Committee will be discussing the Comprehensive Plan, Woods Cerek Headwater Restoration Project, equipment for artificial turf maintenance at Presidential Park, change order with Martam Construction for Towne Park Project, Woodes Creek Force Main replacement, vehicle and equipment surplus. A public comment period is at the beginning of each meeting. Please complete the form that’s located near the entrance of the Board Room and hand to the Village Clerk. The meeting packet can be found at https://www.algonquin.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=12889

Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, October 7

The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive. Tuesday’s meeting includes Police Officer Eric Benson being given the oath of office; a presentation on residential recycling and waste; and voting on agenda items. These items include: an ordinance issuing a special use permit allowing for a live entertainment facility at 113 South Main Street; an ordinance amending the Village of Algonquin annual budget for fiscal year 2024-2025; a resolution approving an agreement with Chicago Special Events Management for Festival Management Services in the amount of $17,500.00 plus other event-related services; a resolution accepting and approving the second amendment to the right-of-way License Agreement with MCImetro Access Transmission Services; a resolution waiving the bidding requirements and accepting and approving an agreement with Weatherguard Roofing for the roof replacement of Water Treatment Plant #3 in the amount of $175,000.00; approve a public event license for Bullseye Pub on October 17, 2025 allowing live amplified music; and pass an ordinance to terminate a Special Use Permit granted under Ordinance 2019-O-42 for a Self-Storage Facility on Lot 1 of the 2075 Redevelopment Subdivision; bills and payroll expenses for payment; and prior meeting minutes. Please follow the link for the meeting agenda.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1759437017_84217.pdf

The board meeting packet can be downloaded at: https://www.algonquin.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=12872

3 Village Meetings - Tuesday, September 16

There are three Village Meetings scheduled starting at 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16 in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive. A Public Hearing for the establishment of Special Service Area (SSA) Number 10 (Algonquin Meadows) within the Village of Algonquin will be at 7:25 p.m. (A SSA is utilized as a backup for the Village in case the homeowner’s association does not maintain the common area landscape/open space.) The Village Board meeting will follow. Agenda items include: previous meeting minutes; bills/payroll expenses for payment; approve a lot size and corner side yard setback variation for 190 Wildwood Road;  an agreement with GKG Property, LLC & Sparkle K LLC for the use of the patio at 101S. Main St.; an agreement with Trotter and Associates for the Risk and Resilience Assessment (RRA) and Emergency Response Plan (ERP) Recertification in the amount of $27,800.00; the financial commitment in the Safe Routes to Schools Grant Program; an agreement with Flow Technics Inc. for the purchase of replacement pumps for the Algonquin Shores Lift Station in the amount of $102,208.00; an agreement with Copenhaver Construction, Inc. for the Spella Park retaining wall replacement in the amount of $362,871.85; an agreement with B&B Holiday Decorations for the down town holiday lights in the amount of $45,791.19; and an agreement with standard equipment for the purchase of the Envirosight RovverX Package with MEPS Power System installed in a Ford Transit in the amount of $289,402.68. The Committee of the Whole meeting will begin at 7:45 p.m. Please refer to the third link listed for the agenda items.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1757626034_01784.pdf

https://algonquinil.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1032/files/agenda/77

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1757941898_86489.pdf

Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 9

The Committee of the Whole Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room at 2200 Harnish Drive. There is a public comment period at the start of the meeting. Please complete the form at the entrance of the Board Room and hand it to the Village Clerk if you wish to make comments. The following agenda items will be discussed: a Non-Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Sparkle K LLC and GKG Property, LLC, for the use of certain Village property; a variation for a reduced corner side yard setback and reduced lot size; the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce Algonquin Wine and Dessert Walk Public Event on October 11, 2025; the Fox River Med Spa Trunk or Treat Public Event on October 4, 2025; discussion regarding Residential Waste Hauler Request for Proposal; an agreement with Trotter & Associates, Inc. for the Risk and Resilience Assessment (RRA) and Emergency Response Plan (ERP) Recertification; a resolution for Safe Routes to School Grant Funding Assistance; an agreement with Flow Technics Inc. for replacement pumps for the Algonquin Shores Lift Station; an agreement with Copenhaver Construction, Inc. for the Spella Park retaining wall replacement; an agreement with B&B Holiday Decorations for the Down Town holiday lights and approval to purchase a new camera van for the Sewer Department.

https://algonquinil.portal.civicclerk.com/event/21/files/agenda/63

Village Meetings - Tuesday, Sept. 2nd

The Village Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room at 2200 Harnish Drive, followed by a special joint meeting of the Village Board and the Planning & Development Commission. There is a public comment period near the start of the meeting. Please complete the form and hand to the Village Clerk so he knows that you wish to speak.

There are two proclamations: September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and It’s Our Fox River Day – A Watershed Wide Celebration.

The agenda items getting voted on include: prior meeting minutes; bills and payroll expenses for payment; an agreement with Reike Interior for office furniture replacement in the amount of $118,995.00; the first amendment to the site lease agreement between the Village of Algonquin and T-Mobile Central LLC; an intergovernmental agreement with McHenry County for the conceptual design of a shared yard at the Public Works Facility; an agreement with Williams Architects for architectural design services for the Algonquin/McHenry County Shared Yard Phase II Design in the amount of $279,000.00; and an agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for the design services for the Algonquin/McHenry County Shared Yard Phase II Design in the amount of $158,731.00; resolution for the Village of Algonquin’s Community Health Improvement Plan; a resolution for the Telehealth Services Agreement; and a public event license for the Algonquin Lions Foundation Wind & Beer Tasting Event on Sept. 6 at Village Vitner.

Click the link for the meeting packet.

https://algonquinil.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1019/files/agenda/59

The special joint meeting of the Village Board and the Planning & Development Commission will begin at 7:45 p.m. or immediately following the regular Village Board Meeting. The agenda topic is the presentation and discussion of the draft Comprehensive Plan.

https://algonquinil.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1059/files/agenda/52

Telehealth Services Program

Proposed Telehealth Program for Algonquin: A $6/month charge on residents/businesses water/sewer invoice. The $6/month charge would give up to 10 people per address access to virtual medical consultations with licensed healthcare providers through Pathways Physicians Texas, PLLC (PTXX). No additional cost per use. (Obviously, if a prescription is sent to a pharmacy it’s resident’s expense.) Here are a few questions that residents have asked:

The $6/month charge goes to the provider Pathways Physicians Texas, PLLC to pay for the program. Village makes nothing on the program.

Why opt-out, instead of opt-in program? Opt-out program allows for the program to be significantly lower monthly cost. Yes, you can opt-out at: https://www.jotform.com/form/252016362690049

Program is for non-life-threatening situation and doesn’t try to replace medical routine care. Possible scenarios: Possible Urinary tract infection/ear infection and dr. office is closed. A cut that’s possibly infected (send a photo of it via text). An employee of a small business has strep throat, but doesn’t have access to healthcare. In cases of mental health concerns, the medical professional will refer person to mental health experts/services. Telehealth via text within approx. 3 minutes; discuss situation; get prescription sent to pharmacy, if needed. Telehealth medical professionals will recommend person to go to ER, person’s medical dr, or urgent care if situation calls for it in their medical opinion.

Please learn about the program: https://www.algonquin.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=12704#learn

As always, feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. If I don’t know the answer, I’ll find it out and get back to you.

3 Village Meetings - Tuesday, August 19

The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, August 19 starting at 7:15 p.m. for the Public Hearing on the proposed community Telehealth Services Program, followed by a Village Board Meeting and a Committee of the Whole Meeting. The meetings will take place in the Board Room at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. There is a public comment section at the start of each meeting. The public comment period for the Telehealth Services Program is after the program presentation (#5 on the agenda).  Please complete the form near the room entrance and hand it to the Village Clerk, so he knows that you wish to speak.

Telehealth Services Program information: https://www.algonquin.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=12704rogram links:

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1752768388_85557.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1755208204_78182.pdf

The Village Board Meeting will be voting on previous meeting minutes, bills for payment, a variation of an interior side yard setback/porch obstruction and many Public Works related resolutions. Please follow the link for the meeting packet.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=12761

The Committee of the Whole Meeting will be discussing the following agenda items: Saint Vincent de Paul Walk for the Poor event on September 13; draft term sheet for Festival Management Services; office furniture replacement with Rieke Interiors; first amendment of the Site Lease Agreement with T-Mobile Central, LLC for the leased premises located at 740 Hanson Road; an Intergovernmental Agreement with McHenry County for design services related to the shared yard project; agreements with Williams Architects for the architectural design and Christopher Burke Engineering for the engineering design of the Algonquin/McHenry County shared yard Phase II Design.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=12758

Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, August 12

The Village Board will be meeting to discuss agenda items at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on Tuesday, August 12 at 7:30 p.m., 2200 Harnish Drive. A time for public comment is near the start of the meeting. Please complete a public comment form that is at the Board Room entrance and hand to the Village Clerk.

Agenda items include: the Administer Oath of Office for Police Officers Olivier Gajda and Christopher McBrayer; a variation for an interior side yard setback and porch obstruction; an amendment to Chapter 22 Subdivision Regulations; an amendment to the Presidential Park reconstruction contract and approval of change order number 1; an agreement with Featherstone, Inc for the Algonquin/McHenry Shared Yard Preconstruction Services; an agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. for Phase I and Phase II Design Engineering Services of Square Barn Road; an agreement with RJN Group, Inc. for the Spring Sanitary Collection System Flow Monitoring and an agreement with West Side Tractor Sales for the purchase of a 2025 John Deere 544P wheel loader. Please follow the link to reach the meeting packet.

 https://www.algonquin.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=12741

Village Board Meeting/National Night Out - Tuesday, August 5

National Night Out is Tuesday, August 5 starting at 6:00 p.m. on Main Street in Downtown Algonquin. Main Street will be closed to vehicles. Join us for National Night Out in Algonquin, a night dedicated to community, safety, and fun! This free, family-friendly event brings residents together with the Algonquin Police Department, Public Works, and Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Department to promote neighborhood spirit and public safety.

The Village Board Meeting will be held at the Historic Village Hall, 2 South Main Street at 8:00 p.m. Agenda items include: approving the 2025 Motor Fuel Tax expenditures in the amount of $1,779,635.23; an agreement with H&H Electric for the 2025 Street Light Maintenance Program in the amount of $313,274.22; an agreement with Alpha Maintenance Services Inc. for the 2025 Hydrant Maintenance Project in the amount of $41,325.00; an agreement with Stanton Mechanical for the Public Works and Water Plant #3 HVAC controls in the amount of $225,160.00; extending the issuance of a Special Use Permit granted under Ordinance 2019-O42 for an Automotive Car Wash on Lot 2 of the 2075 Redevelopment Subdivision for Six Months (2055 East Algonquin Road); extending the issuance of a Special Use Permit granted under Ordinance 2019-O-42 for a Self-Storage Facility on Lot 1 of the 2075 Redevelopment Subdivision for Six Months (2075 East Algonquin Road); approve bills for payment; approve prior meeting minutes; a Public Event Permit for the Vigeo Care Center Anniversary on August 13; a Public Event Permit for the America's Antique Mall Event/Car Show on August 16, 2025; approve the Village of Algonquin Kite Festival September 28, 2025, from 11am-3pm at Spella Park. Allowing Amplified Music and Food Trucks.; a Special Event Permit for the Village of Algonquin Hispanic Heritage Festival held October 4, 2025, from 2p-4p behind the Library; approve the Trick or Treat Trail Event on October 18, 2025, from 4p-6p on Main Street. Allowing for the Closure of South Main Street (between Algonquin Road and Madison Street) during the hours of 12:00 pm until the conclusion of the event at approximately 7:00pm; approve the Miracle on Main Event on December 6, 2025, from 4p-7p on Main Street. Allowing South Main Street (between Algonquin Road and Madison Street) during the hours of 10:00 am until the conclusion of the event at approximately 8:00pm; approve a Public Event License for the Algonquin Lions Club Annual Bag Tournament held August 16, 2025 (Rain Date August 17, 2025) from 11am to 4pm. Follow the link for the meeting packet.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=12734

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.)

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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