Algonquin public meetings in 2025
21 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Board
The Algonquin Village Board will consider several routine ordinances and resolutions, including tax levy, code amendments, and various contracts. A key item is the ordinance to issue a Special Use Permit for a major automotive repair and outdoor storage facility at 1220 Armstrong Street. The board will also vote on resolutions for police vehicle purchases, engineering services, and fund allocations for redevelopment projects.
- Ordinance: Special Use Permit for major automotive repair at 1220 Armstrong Street
- Resolution: Purchase two 2026 police interceptors at $45,542.00 each
- Resolution: Engineering design services for Gaslight North Subdivision – $88,111.00
- Resolution: Change order for Braewood Lift Station Rehabilitation – additional $18,925.17
- Resolution: Allocation of surplus funds for Longmeadow, Randall, and Downtown Tax Increment Redevelopment Projects
Committee of the Whole
The Committee will vote on amending Chapter 33 to increase the total number of Class A‑1 liquor licenses from 40 to 41, responding to an application from MG Kitchens, LLC (Algonquin’s The Chick & The Pig). The body will also consider joining the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative to switch the village’s fuel supplier to Al Warren Oil under the 2025‑2026 contract. Public comment and other routine items are on the agenda.
- Amend Chapter 33 to raise Class A‑1 liquor licenses to 41
- Authorize participation in Suburban Purchasing Cooperative fuel contract with Al Warren Oil
- Public comment period for residents
- Roll call and establishment of quorum
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a request to issue a Special Use Permit that would allow major automotive repair and outdoor storage at 1220 Armstrong Street. The permit would bring the existing truck repair facility into compliance with the village zoning code and includes conditions for site, landscape, and tire‑storage plans. Additional agenda items include several administrative and public‑works actions, but the special‑use request is the primary development decision.
- Consider a request to issue a Special Use Permit for major automotive repair and outdoor storage at 1220 Armstrong Street (Kama Trucking)
- Consider an amendment to the Merit Compensation Plan
- Consider reimbursement of NP BGO Algonquin Corporate Center, LLC for eligible redevelopment project costs
- Consider declaring certain funds in the Special Tax Allocation Fund for the Longmeadow and Randall Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area as surplus (2024 tax year)
- Consider an agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for design engineering services for the Gaslight North Subdivision Section 1 project
Village Board
The Village Board will meet to decide on several equipment purchases and a contract increase for concrete work. The body will also consider a special use permit for a dog grooming business and discuss a waste collection agreement extension.
- Special Use Permit for a dog grooming business at 1109 Main Street
- Purchase of a 2026 Police Interceptor from Currie Motors for $45,542.00
- Purchase of Motorola Solutions N70 portable radios for $382,999.86 plus an annual subscription of $18,829.72
- Change Order No. 1 for Suburban Concrete increasing the annual concrete program contract by $144,010.00 to $499,955.50
- Payment of bills and payroll expenses totaling $3,047,338.79
Village Board
The Algonquin Village Board will vote on a consent agenda, adopt several ordinances and resolutions, and approve payment bills totaling $3,014,688.72. Items include establishing a Special Service Area, a special use permit for a health club, abating the 2025 property tax levy for Series 2024 bonds, and approving a $96,377.50 purchase of a portable lift station bypass pump. The meeting also includes a proclamation of Small Business Saturday.
- Ordinance establishing Special Service Area 10 for Algonquin Meadows Subdivision
- Ordinance issuing a Special Use Permit for a Health Club at 1561 South Randall Road
- Ordinance abating the 2025 Property Tax Levy for the Village's Series 2024 General Obligation Bonds
- Resolution approving purchase of a Portable Lift Station Bypass Pump from Xylem for $96,377.50
- Resolution determining the 2025 Property Tax Levy for the Village of Algonquin
Committee of the Whole
The Algonquin Committee of the Whole will discuss several agenda items, including a request to issue a Special Use Permit for a dog grooming business (Aqua Paws, LLC) at 1109 South Main Street. The Committee will also review an extension of the waste and recycling collection agreement with Groot Industries, a purchase of a 2026 Police Interceptor through the Suburban Purchase Co‑Op, a purchase of N70 portable radios from Motorola Solutions, and a change order to Suburban Concrete for the annual concrete program. Decisions on these items will be forwarded to the Village Board as appropriate.
- Special Use Permit for Aqua Paws dog grooming business at 1109 South Main Street
- Extension of the residential waste and recycling collection agreement with Groot Industries
- Agreement to purchase a 2026 Police Interceptor through the Suburban Purchase Co‑Op
- Agreement to purchase N70 portable radios with accessories and a 7‑year subscription from Motorola Solutions
- Change Order No. 1 to Suburban Concrete for the Annual Concrete Program
General
The Village Board is holding a public hearing to receive community comment on the updated Algonquin Comprehensive Plan. This hearing is a required step before the Board can approve the plan. No action will be taken during this meeting.
- Public hearing regarding the Algonquin Comprehensive Plan
Village Board
The Algonquin Village Board will consider several ordinances, including adopting the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, amending the FY 2025‑2026 budget, and updating water and sewer fee provisions. It will also consider an addendum with video‑gaming terminal operators to toll the video gaming push tax. The board will approve payment of bills and payroll expenses totaling $4,364,437.16 and will vote on waivers for the Algonquin Egg Hunt and Touch a Truck public events.
- Adopt Ordinance accepting and approving the 2025 Comprehensive Plan for the Village of Algonquin
- Pass Ordinance amending the FY 2025‑2026 Annual Budget to transfer $1,709,750 from the General Fund to the Debt Service Fund
- Pass Ordinance amending Chapter 6A and Appendix B of the Municipal Code to revise water and sewer user‑fee billing
- Pass Ordinance approving entry into an addendum with Video Gaming Terminal Operators for tolling the video gaming push tax
- Approve payment of bills and payroll expenses in the amount of $4,364,437.16
Village Board
The Algonquin Village Board will adopt the agenda and consent items, then consider several routine resolutions. It will approve contracts for engineering design services ($85,600 and $188,410), a equipment purchase ($49,418.42), and a change order adding $75,296.96 to the Towne Park Reconstruction Project, raising the final contract to $4,355,908.11. The Board will also approve bills and payroll expenses totaling $2,190,273.09. New business includes fiscal year‑end financial reports and other standard updates.
- Resolution accepting $85,600 agreement with Baxter & Woodman Natural Resources for Woods Creek Headwater Restoration design services
- Resolution accepting $49,418.42 purchase of a Toro Workman HDX
- Resolution approving Change Order #1 adding $75,296.96 to Towne Park Reconstruction, raising total contract to $4,355,908.11
- Resolution accepting $188,410 agreement with Trotter & Associates for Woods Creek Force Main Replacement design services
- Approval of bills and payroll expenses dated Oct 21, 2025 in the amount of $2,190,273.09
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider approval of the Recreation Department's 2026 spring events, an amendment to the FY 2025‑2026 budget that moves $1,709,750 from the General Fund to the Debt Service Fund, a municipal code amendment that adds mandatory and optional service fees to water and sewer bills, and a resolution for a local public agency agreement for the Boyer Road Improvement Project. Items will be discussed before a vote is taken.
- Approve Recreation Department's Egg Hunt (Mar 28) and Touch a Truck (May 2) with a food‑vendor waiver
- Ordinance to transfer $1,709,750 from the General Fund to the Debt Service Fund for bond payments
- Ordinance amending Chapter 6A and Appendix B to define mandatory and optional utility service fees
- Resolution to approve a Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal participation in the Boyer Road Improvement Project
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss an ordinance to adopt a new Comprehensive Plan to guide growth and development for the next 20 years. The body will also consider several public works agreements and equipment purchases.
- Ordinance adopting the Comprehensive Plan
- Agreement with Baxter & Woodman Natural Resources for Woods Creek Headwater Restoration Project design
- Agreement with Reinders, Inc. to purchase a Toro Workman HDX for Presidential Park
- Change Order Number 1 for Martam Construction regarding Towne Park Reconstruction
- Agreement with Trotter & Associates, Inc. for Woods Creek Force Main Replacement design
Village Board
The Village Board will discuss budget amendments, public event licenses, and several service contracts. The meeting includes the administration of an oath of office to a police officer and a presentation on residential waste and recycling.
- Agreement with Weatherguard Roofing for Water Treatment Plant #3 roof replacement: $175,000.00
- Agreement with Chicago Special Events Management for festival services: $17,500.00
- Special User Permit for a live entertainment facility at 113 South Main Street
- Approval of bills and payroll expenses in the amount of $3,870,194.79
- Termination of a special use permit for a self-storage facility on Lot 1 of the 2075 Redevelopment Subdivision
Village Board
The Algonquin Village Board will consider routine agenda items, adopt a lot‑size and setback ordinance for 190 Wildwood Road, and approve several resolutions authorizing contracts and purchases. Major contracts include a $27,800 risk assessment, a $102,208 pump replacement for the Algonquin Shores Lift Station, a $289,402.68 Envirosight RovverX equipment purchase, and a $362,871.85 retaining wall replacement at Spella Park. The board will also approve bills for payment totaling $3,056,905.13 and issue public event licenses.
- Ordinance approving lot size and corner side yard setback variation for 190 Wildwood Road
- Resolution approving $27,800 Risk and Resilience Assessment with Trotter and Associates
- Resolution approving $102,208 purchase of replacement pumps for Algonquin Shores Lift Station
- Resolution approving $362,871.85 Spella Park retaining wall replacement with Copenhaver Construction, Inc.
- Resolution approving $289,402.68 purchase of Envirosight RovverX Package with Standard Equipment
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a request from SoundBite Tavern LLC to operate a music venue, restaurant, and bar. The body will also consider budget amendments, a festival management agreement, and a roof replacement contract.
- Special Use Permit for a Live Entertainment Facility at 113 South Main Street
- Contract for Water Treatment Plant #3 roof replacement awarded to Weatherguard Roofing
- Agreement with Chicago Special Events Management for festival management services
- Ordinance amending the Village of Algonquin Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Rights-of-Way License Agreement amendment with MCImetro Access Transmission Services
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will decide whether to advance a revised non‑exclusive licensing agreement with GKG Property, LLC and Sparkle K LLC, allowing Whiskey and Wine to use the Village’s Creek Walk Patio for outdoor dining and live acoustic performances. The agreement updates the expiration date to November 1 2028, extends performance hours to 10 p.m., and modifies signage restrictions. Staff recommends forwarding the agreement to the Village Board for final approval.
- Consider Non‑Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Whiskey & Wine outdoor patio on Creek Walk Patio (north side of 101 S. Main St.)
- Consider variation for reduced corner side yard setback and reduced lot size
- Consider agreements for public events: Algonquin Wine and Dessert Walk (Oct 11) and Fox River Med Spa Trunk or Treat (Oct 4)
- Consider agreements for Public Works projects including replacement pumps for Algonquin Shores Lift Station and Spella Park retaining wall replacement
- Approval to purchase a new camera van for the Sewer Department
Village Board
The Algonquin Village Board will approve routine contracts for office furniture replacement, shared yard design services, and a site lease amendment. The meeting also includes proclamations for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Fox River Day.
- Agreement with Reike Interior for office furniture ($118,995.00)
- Agreement with Williams Architects for shared yard Phase II design ($279,000.00)
- Agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for shared yard Phase II design ($158,731.00)
- First Amendment to T-Mobile site lease agreement
- Proclamation of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
General
The Village Board and Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a joint special meeting. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion of the draft Comprehensive Plan for Algonquin. No formal vote is listed; the meeting is for review and public input.
- Presentation and discussion of the draft Comprehensive Plan
Village Board
The Algonquin Village Board will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed community telehealth service. Residents would be automatically enrolled and charged a $6.00 monthly fee added to their water and/or sewer bills, with the option to opt out at any time. The program would be provided through Pathways Physicians Texas, PLLC. The board will consider feedback on the program’s cost, billing structure, and opt‑out procedures.
- Proposal to add a $6 monthly telehealth fee to residential water/sewer bills
- Partnership with Pathways Physicians Texas, PLLC for service delivery
- Public hearing for resident comment on program details
- Opt‑out process available via village website or phone
- Discussion of billing structure and program costs
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a draft term sheet for festival management services from Chicago Special Events Management for a potential summer 2026 event. The body is also considering several contracts for office furniture, site leases, and public works design services.
- Draft term sheet for professional management of a multi-day community festival via Chicago Special Events Management
- Public event license and $50 fee waiver request for St. Vincent de Paul Walk for the Poor on September 13, 2025
- Purchase agreement for office furniture replacement with Rieke Interiors
- First Amendment of site lease agreement with T-Mobile Central, LLC at 740 Hanson Road
- Design agreements with Williams Architects and Christopher Burke Engineering for the Algonquin/McHenry County Shared Yard Phase II
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider a request to vary the interior side‑yard setback and permit a porch obstruction for the single‑family home at 2720 Harnish Drive. It will also review several public‑works items, including amendments to subdivision regulations and contracts for park reconstruction, shared‑yard services, engineering design, sanitary system monitoring, and equipment purchase. After discussion, the committee may forward recommendations to the Village Board.
- Variation to allow a reduced eastern interior side‑yard setback of 5.8 ft and porch obstruction at 2720 Harnish Drive
- Amendment to Chapter 22 Subdivision Regulations
- Amendment to the Presidential Park Reconstruction Contract and approval of Change Order 1
- Agreement with Featherstone, Inc. for Algonquin/McHenry Shared Yard pre‑construction services
- Agreement with West Side Tractor Sales for purchase of a 2025 John Deere 544P Wheel Loader
Village Board
The Village Board will consider several maintenance agreements and the approval of 2025 MFT expenditures. The meeting includes decisions on special use permit extensions for properties at 2075 East Algonquin Road and permits for various community events.
- 2025 MFT Expenditures in the amount of $1,779,635.23
- H&H Electric agreement for 2025 Street Light Maintenance Program: $313,274.22
- Stanton Mechanical agreement for Public Works and Water Plant #3 HVAC Controls: $225,160.00
- Alpha Maintenance Services Inc. agreement for 2025 Hydrant Maintenance Project: $41,325.00
- Special use permit extensions for a car wash and self-storage facility at 2075 East Algonquin Road