Holiday Light Recycling
Do you have unwanted or nonworking holiday lights? Please recycle them by dropping the lights off at the Ganek Municipal Center, 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL. Dates: Monday, November 25, 2024 through Wednesday, January 15, 2025. A collection bin will be in the lobby near the front door. Thank you! https://www.algonquin.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=7116
Village Board Meetings - Tuesday, Nov. 19
There are two meetings scheduled for the Village Board on Tuesday, November 19 starting at 7:30 p.m. The Village Board will be voting on the following agenda items: an ordinance amending the Village of Algonquin Annual Budget for fiscal year 2023-2024; an ordinance amending Chapter 39.24 Small Wireless Facility increasing the fees; Accepting the Algonquin Police Pension Municipal Compliance Report for Fiscal Year End April 30, 2024; a resolution accepting the Actuarial Funding Report for the Algonquin Police Pension Fund for the contribution year May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025; a resolution accepting and approving the amount of funds to be levied for the 2024 tax year through real estate taxes for the Village of Algonquin; a resolution accepting and approving an agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for the construction observation for the Algonquin Meadows Development in the amount of $521,800.00; bills for payment; and prior meeting minutes. A Committee of the Whole meeting will follow to discuss a special use permit for a dog grooming, training and daycare business at 2200 Eastgate; certain funds in the special tax allocation fund for the Longmeadow and Randall Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area as “Surplus” Funds and Directing the Payment and Distribution Thereof (2023 Tax Year); a Resolution Approving the Reimbursement of NP BGO Algonquin Corporate Center, LLC for Eligible Redevelopment Project Costs; an Ordinance abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2024 to pay the principal of and interest on General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, of the Village of Algonquin, McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois; amending Chapter 33.07, removing one F Class Liquor License from Inventory; an Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD for the Design Engineering services for Canterbury Townhomes Subdivision Resurfacing Project. There is a public comment period prior to each meeting. Please complete the form near the board room entrance and submit to the Village Clerk. Follow the links for the meeting packets.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1731624055_0005.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1731624194_70784.pdf
Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 12
The Village Board (Committee of the Whole) will be meeting on Tuesday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the following agenda items: an ordinance amending the Village of Algonquin Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; an ordinance amending Chapter 39.24 Small Wireless Facility increasing the fees; a resolution accepting the Algonquin Police Pension Municipal Compliance Report for Fiscal Year End April 30, 2024; a resolution accepting the Actuarial Funding Report for the Algonquin Police Pension Fund for the Contribution Year May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025; a resolution for the 2024 Property Tax Levy; an Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD for the construction observation services for the Algonquin Meadows development and an Executive Session (personnel matters). There is a public comment period at the start of the meeting. Please complete the short form near the board room entrance and submit it to the Village Clerk. Follow the link for the meeting packet.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1731073743_47531.pdf
Willoughby Farms Park Redevelopment - Input Needed
Please attend and give your input on the redevelopment of Willoughby Farms Park on Saturday, Nov 9 from 11-1 at the Willoughby Farms Park, 2001 Wynnfield, Algonquin.
Village Board Meeting - Nov. 5th
The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, November 5th starting at 7:30 p.m. to vote on the following agenda items: agreement with NilCo for the Algonquin Historic District snow/ice removal; agreement with Langton Group for ice/snow removal of cul-de-sacs and eyebrows throughout the Village; bills for payment; a letter of understanding with the Village of Cary pertaining to property located east of Virginia Road & Route 31; agreement with Baxter & Woodman for Crystal Creek repair and prior meeting minutes. Meetings take place in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. There is a public comment period prior to the meeting. Please complete the form near the board room doorway and give to the Village Clerk so it is known that you wish to speak.
Don't forget that Groot will collect leaves and brush at no additional cost on your regular collection day through December 13. Please ensure leaves are bagged; leaves in loose piles will not be collected. For more details, visit https://ow.ly/eI7X50TWIh0
Village Board Meetings - Tuesday, October 15
The Village Board has two meetings scheduled for Tuesday, October 15 starting at 7:30 p.m. with the Village Board meeting followed by a Committee of the Whole Meeting. The agenda items include an agreement with JSD professional services for Willoughby Farms Park Master plan services; purchase a Ford F59; public event license for Algonquin Aces Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree; Scorched Earth Brewing Co. 10th Anniversary event; and more. Please refer to the link for the meeting packet. The Committee of the Whole will be discussing ice and snow removal contracts for the Historic District and cul-de-sacs/eyebrows. There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk prior to the meeting. The form is on the table once you enter the board room.
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1728660090_71648.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1728660421_15067.pdf
221 South Main Street- Algonquin State Bank Redevelopment
In case you were interested in seeing the inside of the bank building, it has great potential. Learn more at https://www.aplusalgonquin.com/rfp
The upcoming election includes referendums from the McHenry County Conservation District and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. Depending on household location, residents will have the opportunity to vote on proposals regarding tax limits for conservation funding in their respective counties.
For more information about the upcoming election and these referenda, please visit: https://ow.ly/uK7Y50TIXN7
Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, Oct. 1
The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, October 1st at 7:30 p.m. to vote on previous meeting minutes; bills for payment; and an ordinance amending the Final Planned Development and approving a plat of resubdivision of Lots 16 to 23 of the Algonquin Corporate Campus Phase 3 Subdivision. The meeting will take place in the Board Room at the Ganek Municipal Center, 2200 Harnish Drive. There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk. Meeting packet details can be found at https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1727380723_89276.pdf
Village Meetings - Tuesday, September 17
The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, September 17th starting at 7:30 p.m. for the Village Board meeting followed by a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting. Agenda items include: a Life Saving Award to Officer Steven Trefilek; Constitution Week Proclamation; voting on previous meeting minutes; bills for payment; and voting on items from the previous COW meeting. The Committee of the Whole meeting will discuss a major planned development and a plat of resubdivision on the Algonquin Corporate Campus - Phase 3 subdivision. Please refer to the links below for the meeting packet details. The meetings will take place in the Board Room at 2200 Harnish Drive. There is a public comment portion prior to the start of each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk.
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1726274348_22898.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1726274478_92949.pdf
Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 10
A Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10 starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room at 2200 Harnish Drive. The Village Board will be discussing the following agenda items: amending Ch. 16 Cemetery fees; an agreement with Keno & Sons Construction Company for the Water Treatment Plants #1 & 2 Aerator and Roof Replacement; an agreement with Trotter and Associates, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plants #1 & 2 Aerator and Roof Replacement Construction Oversight; a resolution for local match commitment for construction of the Sandbloom Road improvement project for the Multi-Use Path Portion; declaring certain Items from 221 S. Main surplus; declaring certain vehicles and equipment surplus and an Intergovernmental Agreement with Kane County for Animal Control Services. There is a public comment period at the start of the meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk. Follow the link for the meeting packet.
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1725569012_06852.pdf
Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, September 3rd
The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, September 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room at 2200 Harnish Drive. The agenda includes a Proclamation of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; bills for payment; previous meeting minutes and more (Please see link for the meeting packet.) NEW Business - an Intergovernmental Agreement with McHenry County Sheriff SWAT Team for Mutual Aid; event license for St. Margaret Mary School’s Oktoberfest September 14 from 2:00pm -10:30pm and September 15, 2024 from 11:30 am-4:30pm; an event license for the Algonquin Lions Foundation/Village Vintner Wine/Beer Tasting Event on September 7, 2024; annexing territory north of the intersection of Longmeadow Parkway and Stonegate Road, known as the Algonquin Meadows Crescent, to the Village of Algonquin; granting zoning upon annexation and approving a Plat of Dedication for certain property north of the intersection of Longmeadow Parkway and Stonegate Road, known as the Algonquin Meadows Crescent; approving a final plat of Subdivision and a Final Planned Development for certain property north of Longmeadow Parkway, west of Westfield School, east of Randall Road, and south of Willoughby Farms Phase 3C/Willoughby Farms Park, known as Algonquin Meadows. There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1724960860_0347.pdf
Village Meetings - Tuesday, August 20th
Three meetings are scheduled for the Village Board on Tuesday, August 20th starting at 7:20 p.m. for the Liquor Commission, followed by the Village Board meeting and Committee of the Whole. Meetings take place in the Board Room at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. There is a public comment period prior to the start of the meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk prior to the meeting. The meeting packet/agenda links are in order of the meeting time.
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1723758006_18954.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1723758435_2036.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1723758613_4095.pdf
Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, August 13
A Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the following agenda items: a permit for the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce Wine Walk at the Algonquin Commons; a permit for the St. Vincent DePaul; Friends of the Poor Walk; an amendment of Chapter 33 amending number of liquor licenses; 2024 Fall Recreation Events:
• Are You Ready for it? “A Taylor Experience” – Friday, September 20 at Spella Park
• Algonquin Kite Festival – Sunday, September 29 located at Spella Park
• Trick or Treat Trail – Saturday, October 19 located on Main Street (with street closure)
• Miracle on Main – Saturday, December 7 located on Main Street (with street closure)
Other agenda items to be discussed include: an agreement with Sutton Ford for the Purchase of Five (5) 2024 Ford F250 Trucks; an agreement with Knapheide Truck Equipment for the purchase of plows and liftgate equipment; an agreement with Standard Industrial & Automotive Equipment for the inground lift repairs; and an agreement with Burke, LLC. for the Design-Build Contract for the Downtown Streetscape - Harrison and Washington parking lots. There is a public comment period at the start of each meeting. Please register with the Village Clerk prior to the meeting. Follow the link for the meeting packet. https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1723152684_38339.pdf
Village Board Meeting - August 6
The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, August 6 at 8:00 p.m. in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. The Board will be voting on prior meeting minutes; bills for payment; an Ordinance accepting the final PUD, a Plat of Subdivision, a special use for open air dining, and a zoning map amendment for 221 South Main Street; an ordinance amending Chapter 33 by increasing the number of available Class F Liquor Licenses by one; an agreement with Martam Construction for the Edgewood Drive retaining wall replacement project in the amount of $479,777.70; adoption of the Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan; and approve a public event permit and waive the license fee for the Algonquin Lion's Club Bean Bag Tournament on August 17th (rain date August 18) from 11-4 at 461 S. Randall Road and allow Buffalo Wild Wings to extend their alcohol serving area to include the fenced area adjacent to the enclosed patio during the event. Refer to the link for the meeting packet.
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1722540901_92734.pdf
Village Meetings - Tuesday, July 16
Three Village meetings are scheduled for the Village Board on Tuesday, July 16th starting at 7:25 p.m. for the Liquor Commission meeting, followed by the Village Board meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting. All meetings take place in the Board room at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. Agenda items being discussed in the Committee of the Whole meeting include: final PUD, a Plat of Subdivision, a special use for open air dining, and a zoning map amendment for 221 South Main Street; an Intergovernmental Boundary Agreement with Village of Gilberts; amending Chapter 33 by increasing the number of available Class F Liquor Licenses by one; an Agreement with Martam Construction for the Edgewood Drive retaining wall; a resolution adopting the Kane County 2024 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The links below are listed in order of the meeting start time. There is a public comment period prior to the start of the meetings. Please register with the Village Clerk.
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1720790964_45012.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1720791073_91822.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1720791159_8824.pdf