Algonquin residents - What are your thoughts on the regulation of recreational marijuana in Algonquin? Should it be allowed? There will be a presentation at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, September 10. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m., 2200 Harnish Drive.
Committee of the Whole Meeting - 8/13/19
The Committee of the Whole meeting will take place in the Village Board Room at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. The agenda includes: surplus furniture & vehicles; amendment to annual budget; Stoney Brook Park (OSLAD Grant); Agreements for either study/survey/oversight services on Right of Way N. River Road, drainage issue near Terrace Hill Golf Course; Kelliher Park parking lot; Spectrum Development Construction; and Downtown Stage 2 wet utilities construction. Additional information is in the meeting packet (click link). Interested parties can register to speak during the Public Comment period prior to the meeting. All meetings are held at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1565369534_30673.pdf
National Night Out 2019
Special Board Meeting & Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, June 11, 2019
A special Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 7:25 p.m. to discuss a proposed outside seating agreement with Cucina Bella property/restaurant owners. A Committee of the Whole meeting will immediately follow at 7:30 p.m. Items on the agenda include: Melt Pilates request to use Plaza; surplus items; engineering consulting agreement;street sign printer purchase; and increase the number of liquor licenses. Please refer to the meeting packet link for additional information. https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1559928990_80346.pdf
Village Board Annual Meeting - Tuesday, May 7th at 7:30 p.m.
The Village Board Annual Meeting for Tuesday, May 7th at 7:30 p.m. includes administering the oath of office to Village Trustees (Sosine, Spella & Steigert); administering oath of office to Police Officers (Officers Vergara & Cisneros); appointments of commissioners and others; bill payment; and an agreement with Kane Co. for animal control services. Persons wishing to address the Board should register with the Village Clerk prior to the Call to Order. Please look at the link for agenda details.
https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1556900815_50801.pdf
Great Weather for Touch a Truck event & shopping in downtown Algonquin
What a beautiful day for the Touch a Truck event and shopping in downtown Algonquin.
Algonquin Village Hall Drop-off Location for Stuff the Duffel (Until May 21st)
Please consider donating new items (listed below) for children entering foster care. Thank you.
Touch a Truck Event - May 4, 2019 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Algonquin Recreation is sponsoring a Touch a Truck event on Saturday, May 4th from 10:00 a.m. - noon at Towne Park. Bring your family to see and touch the vehicles. Afterwards, please explore the new businesses and downtown improvements.
Algonquin Public Arts Commission sponsors Painted Garden Art Pole Contest
Purchase and paint a garden art pole for the upcoming Art on the Fox Fest. See details below for paint workshop dates, theme, etc… The Painted Garden Art Pole Contest is sponsored by the Art on the Fox (Algonquin Public Arts Commission).
Algonquin Public Arts Commission - Middle School Students Art Contest
The Algonquin Public Arts Commission hosted an art contest for middle school students. The artwork is on display at the Algonquin Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive until April 30. Please stop in and view the beautiful artwork.
Here are a few of the beautiful artwork on display at the Algonquin Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive.
Algonquin Public Arts Commission - Art on the Fox Photography Contest 2019
Enter your original photograph into the Art on the Fox Photography Contest for great prizes.
Algonquin Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Towne Park
Meeting Agendas for Tuesday, April 16, 2019
The meeting agenda (packets) for three Tuesday night meetings (Liquor Commission, Committee of the Whole and Board Meeting) have been posted on the Village website. https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1555089931_62826.pdf
The Committee of the Whole includes one agenda item - Animal Control Services with Kane County. https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1555090078_5848.pdf Village Board members will be voting on special event permits; ordinance changes, resolutions for fleet agreement; road patchwork; and amending Chapter 43.30 Sales of Tobacco.https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1555095241_7351.pdf Meetings are all open to the public. Interested parties who wish to make public comments should register prior to the start of the meeting. All meetings are at 2200 Harnish Drive.
Committee of the Whole Meeting - April 9, 2019
The Committee of the Whole meeting for Tues., April 9 includes special event permits; amending ordinances; and considering agreements. Too many to list, please go to:
https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1554489974_53272.pdf . The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at 2200 Harnish Drive. Public comment period is after roll call. Please sign up prior to the meeting for public comment.
Planning & Zoning Meeting, Apr. 8, 2019 - Algonquin Colosseum
There is a colossal development, Algonquin Colosseum, (mixed use residential and commercial behind Westfield Community School) that will be discussed at the Planning & Zoning meeting on Mon., April 8 at 7:30 p.m., 2200 Harnish Drive. The petitioner is requesting rezoning of a parcel (R1 to R5 multi-family townhome/apartment); annexation of a parcel; preliminary Plat; and PUD plan. Approx. 100 acres at Longmeadow Parkway and Randall Road. Public meeting, please attend. Interested parties may sign up to make comments (comment signup paper on table in back of board room).
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1554490841_12059.pdf
Flashlight Egg Hunt - 2019
The Flashlight Egg Hunt was last night at Towne Park in Algonquin. Some lucky winners found a golden egg with a special prize.
New Village Contract with Groot - Starts Sept. 2, 2019 (Lower Rates)
The new Village contract with Groot starts September 2, 2019 - Sticker rates will drop 14 percent from $3.50/sticker to $3.00/sticker. Refuse cart rates will decrease 22 percent from $24.00/month to $18.80/month. No change to curbside recycling, document shredding event, spring cleanup, and curbside electronics recycling. Visit www.algonquin.org/groot for more information on garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection service.
Budget Hearing & Board Meeting -Tues., April 2 starting at 7:25 p.m.
The Village Board Meeting for Tuesday, April 2 includes: permit for Alg. Library's 5K Run; permit for acoustic outdoor music at Bold American Fare; Light of Christ Lutheran Church PUD; roadway rehab agreements; and more. The agenda and meeting packet are at: https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1553869632_21493.pdf
Algonquin Rocks
Have you heard of Algonquin Rocks? The group's purpose is to "spread joy, kindness, and a sense of community through creativity and was inspired by the various "Rocks" Facebook Groups . The goal is to paint rocks and then hide them in various locations to bring joy to the finder." Check out Algonquin Rocks' Facebook page for additional information and guidelines. I found this cute unicorn last week and it brightened my day.
Vacation Watch & Overnight Parking Requests
Vacation watch and overnight parking requests can be completed online. Click on the link below.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov…
