The Committee of the Whole meeting will take place in-person (2200 Harnish Drive) on Tuesday, May 11th at 7:30 p.m. Agenda items to be discussed include an agreement with North Star Group for employment services and many Public Works projects, including Harnish Drive Roadway Rehab.
Please refer to the link for the agenda item details: https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1620333429_48543.pdf
It’s official! Village President Sosine, Trustee, Glogowski, Trustee Smith and myself took the oath of office at Tuesday’s meeting. I look forward to serving Algonquin residents and working with the Village Board.
The in-person Village Board meeting for Tuesday, May 4th will begin at 7:30 p.m. at 2200 Harnish Drive. Agenda items include: administering the oath of to newly elected Village President Debby Sosine; administering the oath of office to newly elected Trustees: Laura Brehmer, Jerrold Glogowski, Robert Smith; administering the oath of office to Deputy Chief Dennis Walker; administering the oath of office to Officers Matthew Hunter and Earl Wesley Hopper; proclamations for Police Week and Police Memorial Day; proclamation for National Public Works Week; appointments for Board & Commissions, Staff & Chairpersons, Village Attorney and Village Engineer; approve prior meeting minutes and more. Please refer to the link for the complete agenda and meeting packet. A special Liquor Commission Special Meeting will follow at 7:45 p.m. or immediately after the board meeting.
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1619798514_45741.pdf
Downtown Algonquin Update (from Public Works): The contractor anticipates completing the remaining curb and sidewalk replacements. Additionally, the contractor will complete the preparation for the remainder of the paving at the intersection of La Fox River Drive and Center Street. Crews plan to complete paving by next week, weather dependent.
Over the next several weeks, the contractor will continue restoration work at the intersection of Algonquin Road and Harrison Street as well as any remaining restoration in the project area.http://oldtownalgonquin.org/stage-3-south-harrison-street...
UPDATE: The Village Board voted and approved the Parks & Rec Master Plan on Tuesday (5 to 1). I voted opposing the plan since I have the following concerns: data discrepancies (4 of the 5 peer agencies used to compare do not have any park districts in their town & other analysis appear to have similar issues); priorities (building a community center is first before ADA transition plan, public safety, & other concerns); aggressive schedule (to build a community center); and wording of some items (ex. "negotiate and enter into a formal agreement with the Algonquin Area Public Library District to plan, design, fund, construct and operate the joint VOA/AAPLD Community Center") Not exploring other options.
Note: 44.7% of Algonquin residents already pay into a park district taxing body - some almost $900/year.
An approved Parks & Rec plan is required to submit for grant funding. Why wouldn't you want a plan that is accurate to start with and uses valid data?
Please take a moment to review this plan- it’s your tax dollars.
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1618585347_91118.pdf
The Algonquin-Cary Subarea Plan is on the Village Board’s agenda for Tuesday, April 20. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1618585295_70299.pdf
La Fox River Drive Update (from Public Works): The contractor has begun the remaining curb and sidewalk replacements around the intersection of La Fox River Drive and Center Street. Crews were also able to start the restoration of the field at the intersection of Algonquin Road and N. Harrison Street. After this site is complete, the contractor will begin restoring the area around the intersection of La Fox River Drive and Center Street.
The contractor will complete the remaining paving work at La Fox River Drive and Center Street once asphalt plants reopen for the year, traditionally late spring.
The special Liquor Commission (7:25 p.m.), Village Board (7:30 p.m.) and Committee of the Whole (7:45 or later) will take place on Tuesday, April 20. Please refer to meeting packets for participation and agenda item details. Meetings are a hybrid of remote/in-person.
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1618585282_17034.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1618585295_70299.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1618585347_91118.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1618588795_9124.pdf
Informal Poll: If there isn't enough revenue to pay for a Community Center, park improvements, maintenance, etc... would you support a tax increase? (Please use the contact icon, at upper right corner of website to send me an email with your input.) Please review the Parks and Recreation Plan that is on Tuesday's agenda.
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1618585347_91118.pdf
Yes! Summer Concert Series, 6k race, and weekly Farmer's Market are being planned for 2021! The Committee of the Whole Meeting will take place remotely & in-person on Tuesday, April 13th at 7:30 p.m. at 2200 Harnish Drive. Agenda items being discussed, include: resolution accepting the CMAP for planning Algonquin-Cary Subarea Plan; special use permit for Chick-fil-A, 425 S. Randall Rd.; special use permit for Light of Christ Church's Global 6k on May 22nd; special use permit for Goodwill's Stuff the Truck Earth Day donation event on April 22 at 1430 E. Algonquin Rd.; special event permit for Butera for a food truck on May 19-23; special use permit for Riverbottom Ice cream's weekly Farmer's Market Pop-up May 2-October 31; 2021 Summer Concert Series; financial institutions as designated depositories; affiliate agreement with Trails Swim Team; agreement w/ Water Well Solutions for the Well 9 Rehab Project and more. Please refer to meeting packet for participation details and agenda item specifics. https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1617981599_3285.pdf
The Planning and Zoning Commission will continue discussion on a proposed Casey's Retail Company development (2971 West Algonquin Road) at their meeting on on Monday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1617981705_14851.pdf
Thank you to Algonquin voters and all the people/businesses who supported my campaign. I sincerely appreciate it. I look forward to continuing my work with the Village Board and the Community to advance Algonquin. Thank you!
The campaign season has come to an end. It’s been a pleasure speaking with Algonquin residents. I met many warm and friendly residents. Thank you to those residents, east and west that shared their concerns about our community. I heard you and I’m looking for solutions.
Tomorrow is Election Day! Please exercise your right to vote.
The pie charts show the voter turnout for the 2019 Consolidated Election. Let's see if we can improve this number for the April 6, 2021 election. Please talk to your Algonquin family members and friends about casting their vote for Laura Brehmer. Thank you.
Early voting places are open. Election Day is Tuesday, April 6th! Please tell your Algonquin family members and friends. I would be honored to continue to represent Algonquin residents, cast your ballot for Laura Brehmer! Thank you!
Old Town Construction Update (from Public Works): This week, crews completed installation of the odor control unit at the lift station. Crews will now begin testing the startup of the generator control building and lift station. Once testing is complete, these facilities will be put into service.
Over the next few weeks, the contractor will replace the remaining curb and sidewalk around La Fox River Drive and Center Street. The contractor will also be placing the concrete patch along La Fox River Drive and at the intersection with Route 31. When this work occurs, the contractor will need to close La Fox River Drive between Route 31 and Center Street. Residents should utilize the surrounding side streets to access Route 31. Any resident living in the impacted area will be notified of access restrictions prior to the closure.
The contractor will also begin restoration work in the next several weeks. This works will focus on the remaining turf areas that have been disturbed during construction as well as the field at the intersection of Algonquin Road and Harrison Street.
The contractor also plans to complete the remaining paving work once the asphalt plants reopen for the year, traditionally this occurs at the end of April.
http://oldtownalgonquin.org/stage-3-south-harrison-street...
From the Village of Algonquin - Do you know if you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine yet?
Starting March 29: Restaurant staff, construction trade workers, and religious leaders
Starting April 12: Any resident age 16 and up
Learn more at https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/vaccination-plan-overview.
Awesome job Village of Algonquin staff! An increase in transparency in the budget. Keep up the great work!
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item;id=2668
According to the Village of Algonquin, “In an effort to provide a more inclusive and transparent budget, the Village of Algonquin recently launched a new financial transparency dashboard. The interactive reporting tool allows citizens to explore up to five years of #Algonquin’s budget and actual data online. Users can view data in interactive, visually attractive charts and graphs; drill down and filter data by department, expense type, fiscal year and more.”
Learn more at http://ow.ly/dzLl50EbIsV.
Downtown Streetscape, Stage 3 Construction Update (from Public Works): This week, crews worked with Nicor and ComEd to complete utility connections for the control building.
Over the next few weeks, crews will finalize the electrical and *SCADA* system for the lift station, as well as install an odor control unit at the lift station. The contractor anticipates being able to start operations at the lift station and generator building in just a couple of weeks.
http://oldtownalgonquin.org/stage-3-south-harrison-street...
*SCADA is a supervisory control and data acquisition system that will allow the Village to collect data, monitor and control the equipment remotely.