Stoneybrook Park Ribbon Cutting

It was perfect weather for the Stoneybrook Park's ribbon cutting this morning. Stoneybrook Park offers a variety of activities for all - playground, pickle ball, bags toss, bocce ball, gaga ball, volleyball and a walking path. It was funded in part with a Open Space & Land Acquisition Development grant. The park is located at 1200 N. Huntington Rd. The park also has a shelter that can be rented for your private gathering by contacting the Village Hall at 847-658-2700.

Special Village Board & Committee of the Whole Meetings - Tuesday, June 8, 2021

A special Village Board meeting will be held at 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8 at the Ganek Village Hall, 2200 Harnish Drive, followed by a Committee of the Whole meeting at 7:30 p.m. The special Village Board meeting is for the appointment of Brian Dianis as a Trustee. The Committee of the Whole will be discusing an easement agreement with School District 300; amendment to the in-house engineering services agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering; and an agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for the Harrison St. Bridge and Riverwalk project. Please refer to the links for the meeting packets. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1622813639_76545.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1622813742_0964.pdf

Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, June 1, 2021

The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, June 1st at 7:30 p.m. 2200 Harnish Drive. The meeting agenda includes: ordinance declaring certain vehicles surplus; ordinance amending Section 29.14-F Randall Road Corridor Dist. sign regulations of the Algonquin Sign Code to reduce the required setback; approve bills for payment; special event & liquor event permits and waiving the liquor restrictions for Founders Days; and approve previous meeting minutes. Please refer to the link for the meeting packet.
https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1622147890_92011.pdf

Village Board & Committee of the Whole Meetings - Tuesday, May 18, 2021

The in-person Village Board and Committee of the Whole Meetings will take place on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 starting at 7:30 p.m. at 2200 Harnish Drive. The Village Board agenda includes: administer oath of office to Maggie Auger, Village Clerk; presentation Eagle Scout certificates; proclaim June as Pride Month; approve previous meeting minutes & bills for payment; and 14 resolutions regarding Public Works projects. Please see link for meeting packet.

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1621000383_23416.pdf

The Committee of the Whole agenda includes Founder's Day's Special Event and amending Randall Road Corridor District sign regulations to reduce setback. Please refer to link for details.

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1621000477_93868.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.

Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, May 4, 2021

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)

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: Parks & Rec Master Plan

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

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La Fox River Drive Update

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.

Meetings - Tuesday, April 20

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

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Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, April 13

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

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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!

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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.

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