From the Algonquin Police Department:
Make 4th of July Celebrations Safe for Everyone!
As we celebrate our nation's independence, let’s remember to keep the roads safe for all. Drinking and driving is never worth the risk. Whether you’re at a BBQ, a fireworks show, or a party, plan ahead:
Designate a sober driver
Use rideshare services or public transportation
Stay the night if you’ve been drinking
Let’s make this 4th of July holiday memorable for all the right reasons. Your safety and the safety of others are what matter most.
Don’t drink and drive. Arrive alive.
Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, July 2
The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, July 2 starting at 7:30 p.m. in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive. The Board will be voting on the following items: prior meeting minutes; bills for payment; amending Chapter 23 of the Algonquin Municipal Code; amending Chapter 16 and Appendix B of the Algonquin Municipal Code; accepting and approving an agreement with CDS Office Technologies for the purchase of Police Body Worn Cameras in the Amount of $264,362.00; accepting and approving an amendment to the agreement with HR Green for the
construction oversight of the Souwanas Trail and Schuett Street improvements increasing the amount by $59,187.00, bringing the total to $513,009.00; accepting and approving Intergovernmental Agreement with McHenry County for the shared yard study;
accepting and approving an agreement with Williams Architects for the shared yard study in the amount of $49,813.00; accepting and approving an agreement with Alpha Maintenance & Services for fire hydrant painting in the amount of $40,375.00
(6) Adopt a Resolution Accepting and Approving an Agreement with Trotter & Associates for the Design for
High Hill Park Sanitary Sewer Relocation in the Amount of $246,000.00 and more.
Please refer to the link for the meeting packet. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1719588579_44727.pdf
Village Meetings - Tuesday, June 18
The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, June 18 starting at 7:30 p.m. for the Village Board meeting, followed by a Committee of the Whole Meeting. The Village Board meeting agenda includes: proclamations congratulating Port Edward's on 60 years of business and July is Parks and Recreation Month; approving bills for payment and previous meeting minutes; approve preliminary PUD on Algonquin Meadows; items regarding the parks under construction and more. Please view the meeting packet at https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1718378848_6683.pdf
New Chipotle/First Watch under Construction
Question: What’s being built by Belle Tire and Copper’s Hawk?
Answer: First Watch/Chipotle will be in the building currently under construction along Randall Road near Belle Tire and Copper’s Hawk. Chipotle will have their new concept of a drive-thru for online order pickup. The other Chipotle in Algonquin will remain open. Lazy Dog Restaurant will begin construction within about 3 months.
Village Meetings - Tuesday, June 11
The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, June 11th starting at 7:25 p.m. for a Liquor Commission Meeting followed by a Committee of the Whole (COW) Meeting. The COW Meeting agenda includes the oath of office for Police Sergeants Johnny Beltran and Kory Koehler; Algonquin Rotary’s Club Harvest Market Public Event to be Held October 5, 2024; Third Amendment to the NorthPoint Redevelopment Agreement; agreement with GovTempsUSA for the contract services of Joanne
Kalchbrenner; amendment to Chapter 33.07(B) Number of Licenses Issued of the Algonquin Municipal Code; Resolution with the Illinois Department of Transportation to use Rebuild Illinois
Funds for Broadsmore Drive and Stonegate Road Phase 1 Improvements; a resolution requesting permission for a temporary lane reduction of a State Highway for the Founder’s Day Parade; Executive Session for the sale of land or property and additional Public Works items. The meetings take place in the Board Room at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. There is a public comment at the beginning of the meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk. The agenda/packet links below are in order of the scheduled meetings.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1717789666_6437.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1717766342_75056.pdf
From the Village of Algonquin: The Village of Algonquin is proud to announce that it has received a AAA bond rating from Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) for its series 2024 general obligation (GO) bonds.
"We are thrilled to achieve the highest possible bond rating," said Village President Debby Sosine. "This rating is made possible by our diligent financial planning and management. Most importantly, it means significant savings for our taxpayers. A higher bond rating allows us to secure lower interest rates on our debt, which reduces the cost of borrowing for important capital projects."
Read more at https://ow.ly/nHPh50SbjmJ
Recycling Guide
The Green Guides provide essential information on curbside recycling, electronics disposal, household hazardous waste, and other sustainable practices. Curbside recycling is a free program for #Algonquin residents, and these guides can serve as guidelines to maximize recycling efforts. Make sure all items are clean and empty before placing them in your recycling bin. For more tips and information, visit https://www.mchenry.edu/green and https://www.kanecountyil.gov/recycling.
Willoughby Farms Road Construction
Do you live in Willoughby Farms subdivision south of County Line and west of Sleepy Hollow Roads? If so, did you sign up to learn about the road construction project in your neighborhood? If not, here's the project link: https://www.willoughbyfarmsrehabproject.org/
Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, June 4
The Village Board will be meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4 in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. The agenda includes the following items: Pollinator proclamation; vote on previous meeting minutes; bills for payment; agreement with B&B Holiday Decorating, for the 2024 holiday decorations on South Main Street; agreement with Utility Service Co. for the Jacobs water tower mixing system installation; agreement with ME Simpson for the Meter Testing Program; Memorandum of Understanding with Northpoint for the conveyance of outlots A and B; an executive session on land acquisition; and the issue and sale of approximately $15,505,000 of general obligation bonds for the purpose of financing various capital improvements in the Village and providing for the levy and collection of taxes for the payment of the bonds. NOTE: The preliminary PUD of Algonquin Meadows subdivision is Not on the agenda for this meeting. There is a public comment at the start of each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk. Please refer to the link for the meeting packet. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1717167594_80621.pdf
3 Village Board Meetings - Tuesday, May 21
The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, May 21 starting at 7:25 p.m. for the Public Hearing on cable franchise, followed by the Village Board meeting and a Committee of the Whole Meeting. The meetings will occur in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk. There are too many agenda items to list, so please clink on the link for the meeting packet. Links are listed in the order of the meeting.
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1712256145_60012.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1715973049_84556.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1715973211_78407.pdf
Committe of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, May 14
The Village Board will be meeting as the Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive. There is a public comment period at the start of the meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk. Items being discussed include design engineering for various road work projects; amending a couple topics in the Municipal Code under Chapter 21; street light maintenance; concrete replacement; agreements on Woods Creek Reach 6 & 7 restoration and more. Please refer to the meeting packet link for additional details. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1715290811_12324.pdf
Village Board Meetings - Tuesday, May 7
The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, May 7 starting at 7:25 p.m. for the Liquor Commission Meeting, followed by the Village Board Meeting. The meetings will take place in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. There is a public comment period prior to the Village Board meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk if you wish to make comments. The Village Board meeting will include a presentation to Officer Skrodzki; a Proclamation for May 7, 2024 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day; a Proclamation for Police Week May 14 through 20, 2024 and May 15 Police Memorial Day; approving bills for payment and previous meeting minutes; voting on ordinances/resolutions and new business. Please refer to the second meeting link below for the Village Board Meeting packet and details. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1714741573_19055.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1714741689_18619.pdf
Remember - Spring Cleanup is Coming Soon!
3 Village Meetings - Tuesday, April 16 starting at 7:25 p.m.
Village Meetings for Tuesday, April 16 are starting at 7:25 p.m. with the Liquor Commission, followed by the Village Board meeting and a Committee of the Whole Meeting. The meetings will be held in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive in Algonquin. There is a public comment period prior to each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk. Please follow the link for meeting agenda/packet details.
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1712929052_66619.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1712929169_21027.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1712929250_00057.pdf
Committee pf the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m.
The Village Board will be discussing Public Works and Community Development agenda items at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, April 9 starting at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the board room. There is a public comment period prior to the start of each meeting. Please complete the public comment form (near the board room entrance) and hand to the Village Clerk.
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1712262289_09564.pdf
Planning & Zoning - Monday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m.
The Planning & Zoning Commission will be meeting Monday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. Public comment can be given during each case (see agenda). Complete a public comment form and hand in to Patrick Knapp, acting director Community Development prior to start of the meeting. Please refer to the link or photo below for the agenda.
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1712262660_21498.pdf
Village Meetings - Tuesday, April 2
The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, April 2 starting at 7:25 p.m. for a Liquor Commission meeting followed by a Village Board meeting. There will be a proclamation madefor Public Safety Telecommunicator Week. The Village Board will be voting on prior meeting minutes; bills for payment; an ordinance amending ordinance 2024-O-04 regarding the Merit Compensation Plan for Village Employees; ordinance approving the Village of Algonquin Annual Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025; a resolution accepting and approving the Personnel Manual for the Village of Algonquin. The meetings 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. Refer to links for meeting agenda/packet.
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1711651597_68603.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1711651758_07872.pdf
Public Hearing on Budget/Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, March 19
The Village Board will be meeting starting at 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19 for the Public Hearing on the Budget for 2024/2025, followed by a Village Board and Committee of the Whole meetings. An Autism Awareness Month proclamation and voting on many agenda items, including previous meeting minutes and bills for payment will take place. Eleven resolutions and three ordinances will be voted on. Please refer to the meeting packet (2nd link) for details. There is a public comment period at the beginning of each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk so he knows you wish to make comments. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1708017978_18284.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1710512669_43569.pdf