It was announced in Tuesday’s meeting that Fresh Market will be coming to the Algonquin Commons.
April - Distracted Driver Awareness Month
From the Algonquin Police Department: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. In 2020, 3,142 people in the U.S. were killed as a result of distracted driving. Cell phone usage while driving is a moving violation that comes with a fine starting at $164! Illegal cell phone usage is not limited to texting, but also emailing, FaceTiming, social media, video streaming, playing games and much more. We urge motorists to #DropItAndDrive.
Egg Hunt
The Egg Hunt was a success! It’s amazing how quickly 15,000 eggs can be picked up.
Consolidated Election - Tuesday, April 4th
Village Board Meeting -April 4
The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m., 2200 Harnish Drive to vote on the following agenda items: Annual budget; zoning amendment for 1311 Merrill Ave.; vacation of Wendt St & easement/setback lines in the Algonquin Corporate Campus unit 3; approve previous meeting minutes and bills for payment. A proclamation will also be read regarding April 9-15 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Thank you public safety telecommunicators! There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk prior to meeting.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1680210358_36214.pdf
Spring Cleanup
If you have items that can’t be donated or recycled, the Spring Cleanup dates are listed below. If you have any clean textile items (sheets, towels, clothing, table cloths, etc..) no matter if they’re torn or broken zippers, please keep it out of landfills by dropping it off at the Kane County recycling center/West Dundee Public Works bldg., 900 Angle Tarn, West Dundee between 7 am-3 pm M-F.
Rescheduled Egg Hunt
From the Village of Algonquin: EVENT UPDATE! Due to the inclement weather scheduled for tomorrow, we will be rescheduling our Algonquin Day Egg Hunt for Sunday, April 2nd. Fun will kick off with the arrival of the Bunny at 9:30am. We will also be adding in an area for older kids ages 6 and older, where we will be spreading all the eggs from our Flashlight Egg Hunt, including hundreds of prize eggs from Crumbl Cookies, Chick-fil-A Algonquin, Riverbottom Ice Cream Co., Churros Y Chocolate Inc, Culver's, which we had to cancel this evening due to the incoming storms. Please arrive in plenty of time to visit with the Bunny and our sponsors Goldfish Swim School - Algonquin, Lindsey Garry - Real Estate at REMAX Suburban, Karen Goins, I love Real Estate at REMAX Suburban, Expert Roofing - Joe Mac, Heather Rasek Homes at Re/Max Suburban, Mathnasium of Algonquin, Primrose School of Algonquin, Algonquin Bank & Trust, On The Mark Heating and Air, Hurley & Volk Orthodontics and Algonquin Rotary Club.
Road Construction 2023
Once the weather gets warmer and asphalt plants open, construction season will begin.
From the Village of Algonquin:
As spring has arrived and the weather begins to warm, the Village of #Algonquin is set to begin our 2023 construction season. Our contractor will resume work next week, weather permitting, on the High Hill Subdivision Improvements project north of Harnish Drive. The initial work will include saw cutting the pavement followed by curb, sidewalk and driveway apron removals at various locations. To learn more about the project and benefits, visit the project website http://www.highhillimprovements.org. While you are exploring the site, be sure to sign up for the construction updates!
Meetings - Tuesday, March 21
Four Village meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, March 21 starting at 7:20 p.m. in the Board Room at 2200 Harnish Drive. The Liquor Commission Meeting will begin at 7:20 p.m. followed by the Public Hearing on the 2023/2024 budget, Village Board Meeting and a Committee of the Whole Meeting. The meeting agenda/packet links below are listed in meeting order. There is a public comment portion near the beginning of each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1678984326_88093.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1676650960_80019.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1679059700_09942.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1679059805_06333.pdf
Found Pup
UPDATE** 03/15/23 715 PM This pooch has been turned over to McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center and will continue to be taken good care of until he gets home.
Help get this guy home!!
03/15/23 5:20 PM ish
Afternoon shift has taken into custody a small male dog. He is white, tan, and black, is not neutered, wearing no collar. We located him near Algonquin Road and Pyott Road.
From Algonquin Police Department: Thank you to our neighbors to the north at McHenry Police Department reminding residents about the dangers of ruse burglaries:
Don’t fall victim to ruse burglaries. Here is some information on how the bad guys commit the “ruse” and what you can do to prevent it from happening to you. As always, call the police to report suspicious people or activities. “When in doubt…call us out!”
Committee of the Whole - Tuesday, March 14
The Committee of the Whole will be meeting on Tuesday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the board room, 2200 Harnish Drive. The agenda includes: continued discussion of fund/department budgets; a presentation about Inclusive Parks & Playground Design Guidelines; construction of a speed table on Fairway View Drive; lunch concerts; drive-in movie; purchasing various equipment/vehicles; concrete replacement and more. (There are 16 agenda items so please refer to the meeting packet in link below for additional information.) There is a public comment period at the beginning of each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk prior to meeting commences. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1678469779_76012.pdf
Flashlight Egg Hunt Rescheduled
From the Village of Algonquin: EVENT RESCHEDULED!!
Due to all the snow we received last night we fear the eggs may get lost in the sloshy mess out in Towne Park! Therefore we are going to reschedule our Flashlight Egg Hunt for Friday, March 31st at 7:30pm! We hope to see you all there in warmer and drier conditions!!
Karen Goins, I love Real Estate at REMAX Suburban, Lindsey Garry - Real Estate at REMAX Suburban, Riverbottom Ice Cream Co., Goldfish Swim School - Algonquin, Chick-fil-A Algonquin, Algonquin Rotary Club, Expert Roofing - Joe Mac, Heather Rasek Homes at Re/Max Suburban, Churros Y Chocolate Inc, Culver's, Crumbl Cookies
Input Needed Please
From the Village of Algonquin: Our new Comprehensive Land Use Plan needs your participation! We encourage all community members, including residents, business owners, operators, and property owners, to participate in the process. Your input and ideas are important, and the Village wants to hear what you have to say.
Learn more about the Comprehensive Land Use Plan update and share your thoughts through an online survey at http://ow.ly/CaZg50NanvV
Village Board Meeting/Village Board & Planning and Zoning Commission Special Meeting - Tuesday, March 7
The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. to vote on items discussed at the previous Committee of the Whole meeting. A Village Board & Planning and Zoning Commission special meeting will take place following the regular Village Board meeting for the Comprehensive Plan Kick Off. The project team will be introduced, timeline, planning process, project initiation workshop and next steps will be presented. The meeting will take place in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive. There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk. Please refer to links for the meeting agenda/packet.
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1677792358_20383.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1677792505_31271.pdf
From the Village of Algonquin: Exciting news! The Village of #Algonquin has been awarded a $600,000 grant to assist in the redevelopment of Towne Park!
“With the reconstruction of Towne Park, we are not only creating a new gathering space, but also preserving the memories and experiences that make it a special place for our community,” stated Debby Sosine, Village President. "The Village Board's unwavering leadership and commitment to fiscally responsible park improvement was essential to make the vision for Towne Park a reality."
Construction at the #park is tentatively scheduled to begin in 2024. Learn more at http://ow.ly/6uNQ50N8LMg
From the Village of Algonquin: Are you a student studying urban planning or a related field looking for an opportunity to gain valuable experience this summer? #Algonquin is seeking a self-motivated and organized individual to join our team as a seasonal intern in the Community Development Department. Work alongside experienced professionals, learn new skills, and jump-start your career this summer! http://ow.ly/W0GQ50N6yke
Dixie Creek Restoration Project
This area is in the Willoughby Farms subdivision. It’s the parcel between Wynnfield Drive, White Chapel Lane and Notting Hill Road.
From the Village of Algonquin: With spring weather upon us, we are ready to begin work on the new Dixie Creek Restoration Project! The project's first stage will soon begin to restore the eroded section of Dixie Creek from Wynnfield Drive to Dixie Briggs Fromm Nature Preserve. The planned restoration will remove invasive trees and shrubs, repair the eroded streambanks, and restore the stream buffer with native plants.
To learn more about the project and its benefits, visit the project website: http://www.dixiecreekrestorationproject.org. While exploring the site, sign up for the bi-weekly construction updates!
Scam Alert
From the Algonquin Police Department: There is a scam going around where the callers are telling the potential victim that their Social Security Number and bank accounts are compromised and they could be accused of money laundering. The potential victims are then advised that they need to purchase vouchers in cash to clear their name and get a new social security number and bank accounts. The individuals made references to the DEA and provide fake names and badge numbers. Individuals further advise the potential victims to not tell the bank what they are doing. To further the scam, they are identifying themselves as officers with the local jurisdiction within which they reside.
Please be mindful of these scams and know that no one from APD or any police department would be calling you advising you to do this.
Liquor Commission, Village Board & COW Meetings - Tuesday, Feb. 21
The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, February 21 starting at 7:30 p.m. for the Liquor Commission Meeting. Bella's Woodfire Pizzeria and Pizza Pushers are requesting a liquor license. The Village Board will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Board will be voting on items discussed at the last Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting; along with previous meeting minutes and bills for payment. The Committee of the Whole Meeting will discuss SAFEbuilt for permit review services; residential lease agreement for 5615 Edgewood Drive; Flashlight Egg Hunt on 3/10; Egg Hunt Public Event 4/01; Touch a Truck Event 5/06; Summer Concert Series & restrictions for alcoholic liquor in the park during the concerts; purchase a hydro-excavating truck; Moore Landscapes for downtown area; natural area maintenance; and purchase of 2 dump trucks. The meetings occur in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive. There is a public comment portion at the beginning of each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk prior to the meeting. Follow the links for the meeting agendas/packet.
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1676650419_85587.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1676650646_86268.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1676650767_65593.pdf
