Village Board/Committee of the Whole Meetings - Nov. 15

The Village Board Meeting will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 15th at 7:30 p.m. followed by the Committee of the Whole Meeting. The meetings take place at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. There is a public comment at the beginning of every Village meeting. Please register prior to the meeting commencement. The Village Board will be voting on a variety of financial reports (Popular Annual Financial Report, Police Pension Compliance Report, Actuarial Funding Report); Tax Levy for 2022; agreement with Hitchcock Design for design/engineering of Town Park, including Mineral Springs; agreement with Christopher Burke Engrg. for engineering design of Eastgate roadway/pedestrian crossing improvements; bills for payment and approve prior meeting minutes. To learn about the Town Park Project go to: https://www.towneparkalgonquin.org/

Village Board Meeting Packet: https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1668179022_40633.pdf The Committee of the Whole will be discuss amending the liquor license by one and Well 11 rehabilitation. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1668181760_48577.pdf

Public Hearing & Committee of the Whole Meeting - Nov. 8

A Public Hearing and Committee of the Whole Meeting are scheduled for Tuesday, November 8th starting at 7:25 p.m. in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive. There is a public comment period at the beginning of the meeting. The Public Hearing is on the Kensington Development Partners, Inc. project adjacent to Randall Road. The COW agenda includes Police Pension Compliance Report/Actuarial Funding Report; and 2022 property tax levy; Eastgate roadway & pedestrian improvements; Popular Finance Report. Please refer to links below for meeting packet/agenda. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1667568740_94682.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1667568995_8606.pdf

McHenry Co. DOT: Pyott Road Lane Configuration at Alg. Road Intersection

From McHenry County Division of Transportation: Travelers can expect a change in lane configuration starting early next month at the intersection of Pyott and Algonquin Roads.

The right lane of southbound Pyott Road, which is currently a through/right lane, will allow left turns with the lane configuration change.

With the majority of traffic on southbound Pyott Road turning left onto Algonquin Road, this change will ease congestion in the existing left turn lane.

The change is expected to take place following the completion of striping on West Algonquin Road in early November, weather permitting.

Public Hearing/Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 1

A Public Hearing and Village Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 1 starting at 7:25 p.m. at 2200 Harnish Drive. The public hearing is for amending the ordinance approved in 2004 with the Galleria Center. The Village Board will be voting on agenda items from the previous Committee of the Whole meeting, including: amend Algonquin Commons PUD; painting fire hyrdant contract; engineering services for Presidential Park; change orders for Crystal Creek project; previous meeting minutes and bills for payment. Please refer to the links for meeting packet/agenda.

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1666978646_27557.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1666978748_43537.pdf

From the Algonquin Police Department: We are sorry to have to post the following, but recently Algonquin and surrounding communities have been targeted by offenders entering unlocked vehicles and taking valuables that have been left in those vehicles.

There has also been thefts of motor vehicles due to victims leaving keys inside their vehicles. We ask that you PLEASE remember to lock your vehicles at night and take all valuables out. We have increased patrols in your neighborhoods but ask that you call us with any suspicious activity at the time of occurrence.

Village Board & Committee of the Whole Meetings - Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022

The Village Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. followed by the Committee of the Whole meeting. There is a public comment portion at the beginning of each meeting. Please register prior to the meeting. The Village Board will be voting on resolutions pertaining to Comcast connectivity services; holiday decorations and a cost share commitment for IL Transportation Enhanced Program Grant. Under new business is the presentation of reports on the fiscal year ending April 30, 2022. Please see link below for the meeting packet. The Committee of the Whole will discuss the resubdivision of Algonquin Commons PUD; Hitchcock Design Group for engineering services on Presidential Park redevelopment and painting contract for fire hydrants. Refer to link for the meeting packet.

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1665753844_10578.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1665754185_44133.pdf

Committee of the Whole Meeting - Oct. 11

The Committee of the Whole will be meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the Aces Softball Tournament at Algonquin Lakes Park request; 3 year agreement with Comcast for Internet services; Crystal Creek Riverwalk improvements & Harrison St. Bridge Replacement change orders; holiday decoration agreement for Main Street; and funds for cost share of ITEP Grant for the bike path along Boyer Road. There is a public comment portion at the start of the meeting. Please register prior to meeting commencement. The meeting packet is at: https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1665161785_3318.pdf

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - Oct. 10

The Planning & Zoning Commission will be meeting Monday, October 10 at 7:00 p.m. to hear petitioners regarding requests from Red Mountain Group (Algonquin Commons) Case No. PZ-2022-20 West of Randall Rd between County Line Rd and Corporate Pkwy; and Belle Tire (Minor Repair Center) Case No. PZ-2022-21 Lot 2 of the Enclave Phase 1, Southeast corner of Randall Rd and Commons Drive. The meeting will take place at 2200 Harnish Drive.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1665161785_3318.pdf

Public Hearing & Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, October 4

The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, October 4 starting at 7:25 p.m. for a public hearing regarding the Galleria Center parcel/Kensington Development Partners, Inc and the Village Board meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting. Please register prior to the meeting. Meetings take place at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. Please refer to the links for meeting packets.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1664370757_2893.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1664547681_16011.pdf

From the Village of Algonquin:

#FlashbackFriday to June 8, 1935, when residents and visitors gathered for "Algonquin the Beautiful," a large #celebration held to commemorate 100 years of settlement. Attendees enjoyed a large parade during the day and danced later that evening to the tune of a full orchestra.

Read more about the #history of #Algonquin at https://tinyurl.com/4mxzrn8k

Village Meetings - Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022

A Liquor Commission, Village Board and Committee of the Whole Meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 2022 starting at 7:15 p.m. in the board meeting room at 2200 Harnish Drive. The Village Board will be voting on special event permits for Trick or Treat event/movie (Oct. 22); Miracle on Main (Dec. 3); Algonquin Aces Tournament (Oct. 1 & 2); resolutions; OSLAD grant application for Towne Park Dev. Project; bills for payment and prior meeting minutes. The meeting packet is attached. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1663334220_81724.pdf

The Committee of the Whole will follow the Village Board meeting. There are numerous agenda items so please look at the attached board packet. Some of the items include: consider a resolution to designate a business district on property within the Village, impose business district taxes, induce development within such district or consider other incentives to create development interest; final plat development for Cooper's Hawk, Raising Cane's & BJ Brewhouse & Brewery; asbestos abatement at former Algonquin St. Bank (on Main St.); Willoughby Farms tennis court construction and more.https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1663334319_79223.pdf

Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m.

A Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13 starting at 7:30 p.m. There are many items on the agenda, including: event permit for Algonquin Aces Tournament; donation of right of way and utility easement at Square Barn Toad to School District 158; amend 2022-2023 compensation plan; amendment to Metropolitan Alliance of Police Algonquin Officers Ch. 78 collective bargaining agreement; Trick or Treat movie special event; Miracle on Main event; Christopher Burk Engrg. for Towne Park/Crystal Creek 16" water main project engrg. services; Landscape Concepts Mgmt. for 2022 tree removal project; DK Contractor, Inc. for Kelliher & Willoughy Farms Parks tennis/pickle ball courts projects. There is a public comment period prior to every meeting. Please register prior to the meeting start time to make comments. Please go to the link for the meeting packet. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1662727737_51819.pdf

Planning & Zoning Commission - Monday, Sept. 12 at 7:00 p.m.

The Planning & Zoning Commission will be meeting tomorrow, Monday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. Items on the include: Southeast corner of Randall Road/Commons Drive location special use permits - Cooper's Hawk, BJ's Brewery Restaurant, Inc.; and Raising Cane's. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1662727838_75213.pdf