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Special Village Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
Village of Cary
March 16, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Cary Municipal Center Board Room
755 Georgetown Drive, Cary, IL 60013
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Open Forum
Open Forum is an opportunity for the public to address the Village Board of Trustees about issues not
otherwise on the agenda. The Village Board welcomes public comment at its meetings. Each speaker is
limited to a total of three (3) minutes to ensure that other members of the public can speak and allow
time for official Village business to occur. Those wishing to address the Board during Open Forum are
encouraged to provide their contact information on the sign-in sheet so they can be recognized and
called to the podium. The Board will not respond to public comments during Open Forum. When
appropriate, the Mayor will refer the issue to the appropriate staff member for follow-up. Responses will
be made by Village staff to the email or telephone number provided on the sign-in sheet at the meeting.
For the complete details of the Village's Open Forum policy, refer to the sign displayed at the sign-in
table in the Village Board room.
V. Mayor's Report
A. Employee Recognition - Andrew Sciore, Public Works Department, 5-Year
Employment Anniversary
B. Employee Recognition - Caty Ward, Capital Projects Manager, 1-Year
Employment Anniversary
C. Employee Recognition - Nick Radcliffe, Assistant Village Administrator, 1-Year
Employment Anniversary
VI. Consent Agenda
I will entertain a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items A-E as shown on the Village
website and as displayed on the video monitor during the Village Board meeting.
A. Consider for Approval the Warrant Dated March 16, 2026
B. Consider for Approval the March 3, 2026, Village Board Meeting Minutes
C. Consider for Approval the March 3, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes
D. Consider for Approval a Resolution Regarding Permits for the Construction of
Improvements or Repairs Along State Highways by the Village of Cary
E. Consider for Approval a Resolution Waiving the Purchasing Policy Bid
Requirements and Authorizing the Village Administrator to Execute a Contract
with Red Buffalo Nursery, Richmond, IL, for 2026 Rotary Park Maintenance in
an Amount not to Exceed $46,400.00
VII. Village Staff Update
VIII. Future Agenda Items and Discussion by Village Board
The Village of Cary is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this
meeting and who require certain accommodations so that they can observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the
accessibility of the meeting or the Village’s facilities, should contact Village Hall at (847) 639-0003 [TDD (630) 845-2180] promptly to allow the Village
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IX. Adjourn
The Village of Cary is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this
meeting and who require certain accommodations so that they can observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the
accessibility of the meeting or the Village’s facilities, should contact Village Hall at (847) 639-0003 [TDD (630) 845-2180] promptly to allow the Village
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March 16, 2026
Village Board of Trustees
Agenda Item: Employee Recognition - Andrew Sciore, Public Works Department,
5-Year Employment Anniversary
Type: Employee Recognition
Report From: Mayor
Introduction
Mayor Kownick and the Village Board of Trustees will recognize Andrew Sciore of the Public
Works Department on his 5-year employment anniversary.
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March 16, 2026
Village Board of Trustees
Agenda Item: Employee Recognition - Caty Ward, Capital Projects Manager, 1-
Year Employment Anniversary
Type: Employee Recognition
Report From: Mayor
Introduction
Mayor Kownick and the Village Board of Trustees will recognize Capital Projects Manager
Caty Ward on her 1-year employment anniversary.
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March 16, 2026
Village Board of Trustees
Agenda Item: Employee Recognition - Nick Radcliffe, Assistant Village
Administrator, 1-Year Employment Anniversary
Type: Employee Recognition
Report From: Mayor
Introduction
Mayor Kownick and the Village Board of Trustees will recognize Assistant Village
Administrator Nick Radcliffe on his 1-year employment anniversary.
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March 16, 2026
Village Board of Trustees
Agenda Item: Consider for Approval the Warrant Dated March 16, 2026
Type: Payment
Report From: Finance
Introduction
The Finance Department has prepared the Warrant to be considered for Village Board
approval on March 16, 2026.
Exhibits
A - Warrant
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EXHIBIT A
FROM: Erik Morimoto, Village Administrator
DATE: March 16, 2026
RE: Warrant Memo
Description AMOUNT
Payroll 03/06/26 General Fund $ 2 20,930.22
Payroll 03/06/26 Water Fund $ 5 0,517.92
Total Payroll $ 2 71,448.14
Warrant Checks 03/16/26 $ 5 78,979.92
$ 578,979.92
Total Payroll and Warrant $ 850,428.06
Breakdown by Fund:
FUND # FUND NAME
10 General Fund $ 411,935.79
20 Water & Sanitation Fund $ 213,911.86
30 Motor Fuel Tax Fund $ 138,511.41
40 Parking Fund $ 15,672.50
70 Capital Projects Fund $ 52,406.85
83 TIF #3 $ 17,989.65
Total of all Funds $ 850,428.06
TOTAL WARRANT $ 850,428.06
Summary of Wire Transfers:
* Harris Money Market to Chase Police Pension for 03/06/26 $ 9,983.82
* Harris Money Market to Checking Warrant Checks 03/16/26 $ 455,000.00
$ 464,983.82
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DETAIL BOARD REPORT FOR VILLAGE OF CARY
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 03/03/2026 - 03/17/2026
UNPOSTED
OPEN
Invoice Invoice Due
Number Date Description Date Distributions\Amounts Inv Amt
Bank Account: GEN GENERAL CHECKING
CA015229 02/25/2026 TICKET OVERPAYMENT 03/16/2026 10-00-470350 25.00 25.00
030626 03/02/2026 MAILBOX REPLACEMENT 03/16/2026 10-17-530252 25.00 25.00
CA-26-000560 03/06/2026 TOW REFUND CA-26-000560 03/16/2026 10-00-470365 500.00 500.00
022326 02/23/2026 CARSEAT RE-CERTIFICATION 03/16/2026 10-14-540500 95.00 95.00
022326 02/23/2026 CARSEAT CERTIFICATION 03/16/2026 10-14-540500 95.00 95.00
Total : 740.00
ACE HARDWARE
062776/E 02/26/2026 BATTERIES 03/16/2026 20-21-530102 28.38 28.38
062782/E 02/27/2026 HANGER STRAP 03/16/2026 20-21-570702 5.69 5.69
062798/E 03/04/2026 FASTENERS 03/16/2026 10-17-550107 1.39 1.39
062810/E 03/06/2026 PUSH THR ADPTR 03/16/2026 20-21-550107 5.31 5.31
Total ACE HARDWARE: 40.77
ADVOCATE OCCUPATIONA
22137186 02/15/2026 SCREENING 03/16/2026 20-22-540560 45.33 580.00
20-21-540560 45.33
10-17-530102 45.34
10-14-520560 144.00
10-17-530102 300.00
Total ADVOCATE OCCUPATIONA: 580.00
AEP ENERGY
3021260517 0226 03/02/2026 ACCT 3021260517 03/16/2026 10-17-550902 163.54 163.54
3021260539 0226 02/25/2026 ACCT 3021260539 03/16/2026 10-17-550902 1,302.17 1,302.17
Total AEP ENERGY: 1,465.71
ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT
223605 02/19/2026 BEARINGS AND CHAIN 03/16/2026 10-17-550107 984.85 984.85
Total ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT: 984.85
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
1FTT-FDF9-XNCH 02/26/2026 WEBCAM AND FLASH DRIVES 03/16/2026 10-14-550101 138.74 138.74
1MG1-JYWX-61W3 03/03/2026 VIDEO EXTENSION CABLE 03/16/2026 70-11-551213 97.93 97.93
1Y1N-XKND-F1YV 03/03/2026 SAFETY GLOVES 03/16/2026 20-21-530350 26.84 26.84
13MR-QXH7-LT9D 02/23/2026 SCISSORS, FILE FOLDERS, PERM 03/16/2026 10-14-530102 102.08 102.08
166J-6MPN-WMKX 03/01/2026 SAFETY GLOVES 03/16/2026 20-22-530350 120.78 120.78
131H-4T31-CLN7 03/05/2026 POWER CORD CARTRIDGES 03/16/2026 10-14-550101 81.89 81.89
1FXD-HJNL-993P 03/04/2026 GATES BELT, FUSE 03/16/2026 10-17-550300 238.64 238.64
1W3K-6MCH-9CQP 03/04/2026 CONNECTOR CABLE 03/16/2026 70-11-551213 15.49 15.49
Total AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES: 822.39
AMS STORE AND SHRED,
0226407 02/28/2026 SHREDDING SERVICES 03/16/2026 10-14-566500 95.00 95.00
Total AMS STORE AND SHRED,: 95.00
AT&T
287357261971 0226 02/19/2026 ACCT 287357261971 03/16/2026 10-11-550101 66.25 66.25
287294653267 0326 02/25/2026 ACCT 287294653267 03/16/2026 40-11-550101 39.68 39.68
287297751547 0326 02/25/2026 ACCT 287297751547 03/16/2026 10-11-540132 33.33 2,290.51
10-12-540131 108.92
10-14-540131 715.59
10-15-540131 212.47
10-17-540131 751.77
20-21-540131 226.96
20-22-540131 241.47
287298894437 0326 02/25/2026 ACCT 287298894437 03/16/2026 40-11-550101 79.36 79.36
Total AT&T: 2,475.80
AXON ENTERPRISE, INC
INUS419363 02/01/2026 TASER BUNDLES 03/16/2026 70-45-571007 21,600.00 21,600.00
INUS426762 03/01/2026 TASER CARTRIDDGE 03/16/2026 10-14-550107 10,782.00 10,782.00
Total AXON ENTERPRISE, INC: 32,382.00
BAXTER AND WOODMAN
0281979 02/19/2026 1ST STREET REHABILITATION PR 03/16/2026 30-12-566503 402.80 402.80
0282133 02/23/2026 25/26 GIS MANAGED SERVICES 03/16/2026 70-11-566501 2,450.00 2,450.00
0282134 02/23/2026 DEVELOPMENT INSPECTIONS ON-C 03/16/2026 10-15-560900 1,300.00 1,300.00
0282136 02/23/2026 GEORGETOWN & THREE OAKS TRAF 03/16/2026 30-12-566503 12,521.50 12,521.50
Total BAXTER AND WOODMAN: 16,674.30
CARDUNAL OFFICE SUPP
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DETAIL BOARD REPORT FOR VILLAGE OF CARY
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 03/03/2026 - 03/17/2026
UNPOSTED
OPEN
Invoice Invoice Due
Number Date Description Date Distributions\Amounts Inv Amt
Bank Account: GEN GENERAL CHECKING
CARDUNAL OFFICE SUPP
6106441-0 03/03/2026 COPY PAPER 03/16/2026 20-21-530102 49.99 99.98
20-22-530102 49.99
6107066-0 03/04/2026 TOWELS, CLEANER, TISSUE, SOA 03/16/2026 10-17-550300 734.38 734.38
Total CARDUNAL OFFICE SUPP: 834.36
CARY GROVE AREA CHAM
20616 03/02/2026 BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE 03/16/2026 10-10-521005 125.00 350.00
10-15-540500 100.00
10-14-540500 75.00
10-12-540500 25.00
10-17-540500 25.00
Total CARY GROVE AREA CHAM: 350.00
COMCAST/XFINITY
0505409 0226 02/16/2026 ACCT 8771 10 006 0505409 03/16/2026 20-22-540130 19.25 125.51
20-21-540130 32.00
10-11-540130 74.26
Total COMCAST/XFINITY: 125.51
COMMONWEALTH EDISON
3130995000 0226 02/23/2026 ACCT 3130995000 03/16/2026 20-22-540120 399.65 399.65
4571895000 0226 02/18/2026 ACCT 4571895000 03/16/2026 20-21-540120 17.16 17.16
4957954000 0226 02/23/2026 ACCT 4957954000 03/16/2026 10-17-550902 5,576.88 5,576.88
0160422000 0226 03/03/2026 ACCT 0160422000 03/16/2026 10-17-540120 49.20 49.20
0338736000 0226 02/25/2026 MASTER ACCT 0338736000 03/16/2026 20-21-540120 604.61 604.61
Total COMMONWEALTH EDISON: 6,647.50
DAVID G. ETERNO
10922 02/27/2026 FEBRUARY 2026 03/16/2026 10-14-566500 575.00 575.00
Total DAVID G. ETERNO: 575.00
DYNEGY ENERGY SERVIC
1047274529 0226 02/16/2026 ACCT 1047274529 03/16/2026 20-21-540120 426.95 426.95
2994934089 0226 02/19/2026 ACCT 2994934089 03/16/2026 20-22-540120 141.76 141.76
3215751905 0226 02/16/2026 ACCT 3215751905 03/16/2026 20-21-540120 7,605.41 7,605.41
4100267962 0226 02/17/2026 ACCT 4100267962 03/16/2026 20-22-540120 190.46 190.46
5940577159 0226 02/17/2026 ACCT 5940577159 03/16/2026 20-22-540120 675.23 675.23
7856428705 0226 02/17/2026 ACCT 7856428705 03/16/2026 20-22-540120 10,887.74 12,961.59
20-21-540120 2,073.85
8283210738 0226 02/16/2026 ACCT 8283210738 03/16/2026 20-21-540120 2,253.24 2,253.24
8922424405 0226 02/17/2026 ACCT 8922424405 03/16/2026 20-21-540120 218.65 218.65
9031553809 0226 02/17/2026 ACCT 9031553809 03/16/2026 20-21-540120 1,382.15 1,382.15
9434484530 0226 02/17/2026 ACCT 9434484530 03/16/2026 20-21-540120 8,403.17 8,403.17
9885863923 0226 02/17/2026 ACCT 9885863923 03/16/2026 20-21-540120 3,140.62 3,140.62
Total DYNEGY ENERGY SERVIC: 37,399.23
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM
900207073 03/02/2026 ARCGIS SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL 03/16/2026 10-17-566500 3,715.00 11,145.00
20-21-566500 3,715.00
20-22-566500 3,715.00
Total ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM: 11,145.00
FIDELITY SECURITY LI
167235341 03/01/2026 MARCH 2026 PREMIUM 03/16/2026 10-12-522006 45.50 1,311.68
10-14-522006 724.09
10-15-522006 100.59
10-17-522006 270.16
20-21-522006 107.12
20-22-522006 64.22
Total FIDELITY SECURITY LI: 1,311.68
GESKE & SONS
63922 11/14/2025 2025 ROADWAY RESURFACING 03/16/2026 30-23-572010 125,587.11 125,587.11
Total GESKE & SONS: 125,587.11
GOLD SHIELD DETECTIV
2509 01/08/2026 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION HAY 03/16/2026 10-12-566500 1,415.00 1,415.00
Total GOLD SHIELD DETECTIV: 1,415.00
GRAINGER
9818453574 02/23/2026 BAND SAW BLADE/WIRE WHEEL BR 03/16/2026 10-17-550107 86.28 86.28
9829524306 03/04/2026 LINE MARKING PAINT 03/16/2026 10-17-530102 447.48 447.48
Total GRAINGER: 533.76
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DETAIL BOARD REPORT FOR VILLAGE OF CARY
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 03/03/2026 - 03/17/2026
UNPOSTED
OPEN
Invoice Invoice Due
Number Date Description Date Distributions\Amounts Inv Amt
Bank Account: GEN GENERAL CHECKING
HENDERSON PRODUCTS,
442826 02/25/2026 EDGE, CUTTING, RUBBER 03/16/2026 10-17-550200 326.44 326.44
Total HENDERSON PRODUCTS,: 326.44
HR GREEN INC
199286 03/03/2026 ROTARY PARK WELL AND WTP 03/16/2026 20-21-570953 58,505.14 58,505.14
Total HR GREEN INC: 58,505.14
IMAGING ESSENTIALS I
SINV110947 02/25/2026 INKJET 03/16/2026 10-17-530102 55.25 110.50
10-15-530102 55.25
Total IMAGING ESSENTIALS I: 110.50
IPBC
128 01/26/2026 06/30/25 FUND BALANCE SHORTA 03/16/2026 20-22-522004 1,303.76 18,754.00
10-17-522004 3,168.38
10-14-522004 9,233.74
10-15-522004 1,474.67
20-21-522004 2,410.39
10-12-522004 1,163.06
Total IPBC: 18,754.00
JOSEPH D FOREMAN & C
337145 02/28/2026 STAINLESS REPAIR CLAMP 03/16/2026 20-21-550409 954.00 954.00
337161 02/28/2026 TRANS GASKET, STAR FLANGE AD 03/16/2026 20-21-550107 642.00 642.00
Total JOSEPH D FOREMAN & C: 1,596.00
KIRCHNER
66374 02/27/2026 NFPA INSPECTION 03/16/2026 10-17-550300 1,366.50 1,366.50
66375 02/27/2026 NEPA INSPECTION 03/16/2026 20-21-550315 493.25 986.50
20-22-550315 493.25
66376 02/27/2026 NFPA INSPECTION 03/16/2026 10-17-550300 647.00 647.00
Total KIRCHNER: 3,000.00
KONICA MINOLTA
9010789456 02/27/2026 01/28/2026 - 02/27/2026 03/16/2026 10-11-550102 285.49 285.49
Total KONICA MINOLTA: 285.49
LAUTERBACH & AMEN L
115513 03/01/2026 FEBRUARY 2026 03/16/2026 10-19-560420 20,857.50 38,625.00
20-21-566500 8,883.75
20-22-566500 8,883.75
Total LAUTERBACH & AMEN L: 38,625.00
LECHNER SERVICES
3623956 03/04/2026 BLUE SHOP TOWELS 03/16/2026 10-17-530350 90.06 90.06
Total LECHNER SERVICES: 90.06
MANSFIELD OIL COMPAN
29148-05-243438 0226 02/28/2026 FEBRUARY 2026 03/16/2026 10-17-530100 2,756.36 11,468.85
10-17-530100 2,507.72
20-21-530100 1,008.10
20-22-530100 672.06
10-14-530100 4,524.61
Total MANSFIELD OIL COMPAN: 11,468.85
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNC
3622 03/03/2026 FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP MEETING 03/16/2026 10-10-521005 50.00 50.00
Total MCHENRY COUNTY COUNC: 50.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECOR
2876 02/27/2026 FEBRUARY 2025 03/16/2026 10-15-566500 16.67 50.00
20-21-566500 16.66
20-22-566500 16.67
Total MCHENRY COUNTY RECOR: 50.00
MCMASTER CARR
60342003 02/23/2026 PLASTIC COMPRESSION TUB FITT 03/16/2026 20-21-550107 36.21 36.21
60496571 02/25/2026 STEEL THREADED PIP NIPPLE/LO 03/16/2026 20-21-550107 288.73 288.73
Total MCMASTER CARR: 324.94
MEADE, INC.
715941 02/27/2026 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE 03/16/2026 10-17-550801 1,265.08 1,265.08
Total MEADE, INC.: 1,265.08
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DETAIL BOARD REPORT FOR VILLAGE OF CARY
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 03/03/2026 - 03/17/2026
UNPOSTED
OPEN
Invoice Invoice Due
Number Date Description Date Distributions\Amounts Inv Amt
Bank Account: GEN GENERAL CHECKING
MENARDS
50204 02/16/2026 SPRING WATER/HEX HEAD 03/16/2026 10-17-530102 36.92 36.92
50424 02/20/2026 PLTD ALL THRD 03/16/2026 20-21-550107 32.98 32.98
50570 02/23/2026 GROMMET TOOL KIT, TARP CANVA 03/16/2026 10-17-550107 35.93 35.93
50759 02/26/2026 PLTD ALL THRD 03/16/2026 20-21-550107 6.49 6.49
50827 02/27/2026 WATER 03/16/2026 10-17-530102 53.82 53.82
Total MENARDS: 166.14
MGT OF AMERICA CONSU
MGT37854 03/03/2026 CLERICAL HOURS 2/7/26-2/28/2 03/16/2026 70-11-560300 7,395.00 7,395.00
Total MGT OF AMERICA CONSU: 7,395.00
MKSK
2260022 02/17/2026 ALFRESCO ALLEY STREETSCAPE 03/16/2026 70-11-571226 20,137.52 20,137.52
Total MKSK: 20,137.52
MOTOROLA INC
10162320260202 03/01/2026 MARCH 2026 03/16/2026 10-14-540853 1,532.00 1,532.00
Total MOTOROLA INC: 1,532.00
NETTIME SOLUTIONS L
144405 02/28/2026 STRATUSTIME MONTHLY SUBSCRIP 03/16/2026 10-11-550101 122.50 245.00
20-21-550101 61.25
20-22-550101 61.25
14858 02/12/2026 ANNUAL HARDWARE MAINTENANCE 03/16/2026 10-11-550101 610.00 1,220.00
20-21-550101 305.00
20-22-550101 305.00
Total NETTIME SOLUTIONS L: 1,465.00
NICOR GAS
40-39-15-1000 1 0226 02/25/2026 ACCT 40-39-15-1000 1 03/16/2026 20-22-540110 63.55 63.55
58-42-32-8310 8 0226 02/25/2026 ACCT 58-42-32-8310 8 03/16/2026 10-17-540110 62.62 62.62
69-19-27-8017 4 0226 02/25/2026 ACCT 69-19-27-8017 4 03/16/2026 20-22-540110 73.49 73.49
53-26-23-8158 4 0226 02/27/2026 ACCT 53-26-23-8158 4 03/16/2026 20-22-540110 63.47 63.47
68-75-21-6436 5 0226 02/27/2026 ACCT 68-75-21-6436 5 03/16/2026 20-22-540110 62.99 62.99
Total NICOR GAS: 326.12
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS
2445-147263 02/19/2026 GATES HI-POW 03/16/2026 20-21-550109 19.28 19.28
2445-147600 02/24/2026 SPARK PLUG 03/16/2026 10-17-550200 43.08 43.08
2445-147670 02/25/2026 ANTIFEEZE/COOLANT HOSE 03/16/2026 20-21-550109 137.24 137.24
2445-147823 02/27/2026 ANTIFREEZE 03/16/2026 20-21-550109 59.96 59.96
2445-148008 03/02/2026 WATER PUMP 03/16/2026 20-21-550109 97.10 97.10
2445-148178 03/04/2026 OIL FILTER 03/16/2026 10-17-550107 9.59 9.59
2445-148198 03/04/2026 WATER PUMP 03/16/2026 20-21-550109 (97.10) (97.10)
Total O'REILLY AUTO PARTS: 269.15
PACE ANALYTICAL SERV
267205437 02/28/2026 WATER TESTING 03/16/2026 20-22-560905 1,832.00 1,832.00
267205436 02/28/2026 WATER TESTING 03/16/2026 20-21-560904 889.50 889.50
Total PACE ANALYTICAL SERV: 2,721.50
PARKMOBILE USA INC
US032-2026-000583 02/28/2026 END USER FEES 03/16/2026 40-11-540430 271.46 271.46
Total PARKMOBILE USA INC: 271.46
PITNEY BOWES INC
3107703766 02/27/2026 12/30/2025 - 03/29/2026 03/16/2026 10-11-550103 456.84 456.84
Total PITNEY BOWES INC: 456.84
PRESCIENT SOLUTIONS
0326003 03/01/2026 OFFICE 365 EXTRA STORAGE 03/16/2026 10-11-550101 2,015.23 2,457.60
20-21-550101 221.18
20-22-550101 221.19
Total PRESCIENT SOLUTIONS: 2,457.60
RAY O'HERRON CO INC
2463407 02/24/2026 BODY ARMOR 03/16/2026 10-14-530350 675.14 675.14
Total RAY O'HERRON CO INC: 675.14
RUSSO POWER EQUIPMEN
SPI21413967 01/30/2026 LIFY CYLINDER 03/16/2026 20-21-550109 92.33 92.33
Total RUSSO POWER EQUIPMEN: 92.33
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DETAIL BOARD REPORT FOR VILLAGE OF CARY
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 03/03/2026 - 03/17/2026
UNPOSTED
OPEN
Invoice Invoice Due
Number Date Description Date Distributions\Amounts Inv Amt
Bank Account: GEN GENERAL CHECKING
RYAN, LLC
830964 02/03/2026 FINAL INVOICE MAPLEWOOD PROJ 03/16/2026 83-11-575018 17,989.65 17,989.65
Total RYAN, LLC: 17,989.65
SIGN-X SIGNS
17361 02/26/2026 POLICE STAR 03/16/2026 10-12-527100 2,000.00 2,000.00
Total SIGN-X SIGNS: 2,000.00
SODEXO INC.
I659678 02/27/2026 5 GAL WATER 03/16/2026 20-21-530253 26.21 26.21
Total SODEXO INC.: 26.21
STATE TREASURER
67809 02/05/2026 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE 03/16/2026 10-17-550801 3,190.92 3,190.92
Total STATE TREASURER: 3,190.92
SUPERIOR OVERHEAD DO
C-6098 02/24/2026 GARAGE DOOR 03/16/2026 20-22-570534 3,449.00 3,449.00
Total SUPERIOR OVERHEAD DO: 3,449.00
TEXTCASTER
41806 03/01/2026 MARCH 2026 03/16/2026 10-14-566500 100.00 100.00
Total TEXTCASTER: 100.00
THOMPSON ELEVATOR IN
26-0271 02/04/2026 ELEVATOR INSPECTOINS JANUARY 03/16/2026 10-15-560900 472.00 472.00
Total THOMPSON ELEVATOR IN: 472.00
TOTAL PARKING SOLUTI
107796 03/02/2026 12 MONTH MAINTENANCE 03/16/2026 40-11-535500 9,522.00 9,522.00
107797 03/02/2026 WEB OFFICE 12 MONTHS 03/16/2026 40-11-535500 5,760.00 5,760.00
Total TOTAL PARKING SOLUTI: 15,282.00
TRANSUNION RISK & AL
243355-202602-1 03/01/2026 FEBRUARY 2026 03/16/2026 10-14-566500 200.00 200.00
Total TRANSUNION RISK & AL: 200.00
ULTRA STROBE COMMUNI
087732 03/03/2026 LABOR FOR CAMERA CRADLE 03/16/2026 10-14-550109 105.00 105.00
Total ULTRA STROBE COMMUNI: 105.00
USA BLUEBOOK
INV00978981 03/03/2026 MISC PARTS 03/16/2026 20-22-530253 379.46 379.46
INV00979140 03/03/2026 REAGENT: IRON FERROVER 03/16/2026 20-21-530253 172.92 172.92
Total USA BLUEBOOK: 552.38
WHITEY'S TOWING
289293 02/16/2026 2015 GMC SIERRA TOW 03/16/2026 10-14-540853 400.00 400.00
Total WHITEY'S TOWING: 400.00
Total Bank Account GEN: 458,369.43
Bank Account: MM MONEY MARKET
IPBC
MARCH 2026 03/01/2026 HEALTH, DENTAL, LIFE INS PRE 03/16/2026 10-12-522005 280.02 115,982.99
10-17-522005 912.87
10-14-522004 54,136.73
20-21-522004 14,131.94
20-22-522005 375.70
10-12-522002 15.12
20-22-522002 17.57
10-14-522005 2,461.69
20-21-522005 652.92
10-14-522002 122.14
10-15-522005 409.71
20-21-522002 34.17
10-17-522004 18,576.00
20-22-522004 7,643.87
10-17-522002 74.00
10-12-522004 6,818.95
10-15-522004 8,645.87
10-15-522002 24.92
10-00-202030 633.95
10-12-522004 14.85
Total IPBC: 115,982.99
03/12/2026 12:08 PM Page: 5/6
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DETAIL BOARD REPORT FOR VILLAGE OF CARY
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 03/03/2026 - 03/17/2026
UNPOSTED
OPEN
Invoice Invoice Due
Number Date Description Date Distributions\Amounts Inv Amt
Bank Account: MM MONEY MARKET
JPMORGAN CHASE
5692 0326 03/05/2026 MARCH 2026 03/16/2026 10-11-550101 2.99 4,627.50
10-11-550101 16.86
10-12-530102 71.64
10-17-530102 23.88
10-14-530102 23.88
10-10-521005 48.71
70-11-560300 260.01
10-12-540500 166.88
10-12-540500 166.88
20-21-540500 475.00
10-14-530102 129.95
10-14-530102 33.53
10-14-550107 1,859.27
10-14-530102 99.95
10-12-540400 129.95
10-14-530102 99.95
10-12-540500 35.00
70-11-560300 450.90
10-14-530102 16.00
10-12-527100 3.79
10-12-527100 12.06
10-12-527100 42.94
10-12-527100 22.66
10-12-540500 333.76
10-12-527100 10.06
10-10-580350 91.00
Total JPMORGAN CHASE: 4,627.50
Total Bank Account MM: 120,610.49
Report Total: 578,979.92
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March 16, 2026
Village Board of Trustees
Agenda Item: Consider for Approval the March 3, 2026, Village Board Meeting
Minutes
Type: Review of Minutes
Report From: Administration
Introduction
The following meeting minutes are being presented: March 3, 2026, Village Board.
Exhibits
A - 03.03.2026 Village Board Minutes
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EXHIBIT A
Village Board of Trustees
Minutes
Village of Cary
March 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM CST
Cary Municipal Center Board Room
755 Georgetown Drive, Cary, IL 60013
ATTENDANCE
Village Board of Trustees
Mayor Mark Kownick, Trustee Dale Collier, Trustee Rick Dudek, Trustee Ellen McAlpine,
Trustee Anthony Stefani, Trustee David Prusina
Absent: Trustee Rick Walrath
Others Present
Village Administrator Morimoto, Assistant Village Administrator Radcliffe, Community
Development Director Simmons, Public Works Director Noonan, Capital Projects Manager
Caty Ward, Police Chief Hayes, Village Attorney Uhler
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kownick at 6:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
The roll was called. Trustee Walrath was absent.
III. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Kownick led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. Open Forum
Ginny Palumbo, 1 Saint Lo Court, stated she is waiting for a response to an issue she
brought up at a previous meeting regarding the planned connection of New Haven
Drive to Rt. 31.
Mayor Kownick advised Ms. Palumbo to contact the Village to set up a meeting to
discuss the issue.
There being no further comments, Mayor Kownick closed Open Forum at 6:03 p.m.
V. Mayor's Report
Mayor Kownick stated he recently went to Springfield, Illinois, and Washington DC to
meet with officials regarding issues facing the Village, McHenry County, the greater
Chicago area, and municipalities in the State of Illinois.
VI. Consent Agenda
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Motion:
I will entertain a motion to approved Consent Agenda Items A-H as shown on
the Village website and as displayed on the video monitors during the
Village Board meeting.
Motion moved by Trustee McAlpine and motion seconded by Trustee Prusina.
Motion Passed.
AYES: Collier, Dudek, McAlpine, Stefani, Prusina
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
A. Consider for Approval the Warrant Dated March 3, 2026
B. Consider for Approval the January 27, 2026, Special Village Board Budget
Workshop Meeting Minutes
C. Consider for Approval the February 3, 2026, Village Board Meeting Minutes
D. Consider for Approval the February 3, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes
E. Consider for Approval a Resolution Authorizing a Water Tower Lease Agreement
for Tower #3 Located at 8900 Cary-Algonquin Road Between the Village of Cary
and Verizon Wireless
F. Consider for Approval a Resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator to Sign an
Agreement with Midwest Kayak Rentals for a One-Year Kayak Rental Program
with Up to Two (2) Optional One-Season Extensions
G.Consider for Approval an Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use for a Massage
Establishment for the Cary Apothecary
H. Consider for Approval an Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the Credits and
Incentives Services Agreement with Ryan, LLC for the Maplewood Redevelopment
Project, Increasing the Not to Exceed Project Amount by $15,000, Resulting in a
$35,000 Total Project Budget
VII. Items for Separate Action
A. Consider for Approval a Resolution Entering Into an Incentive Agreement with
Cary Out Coffee Utilizing the Village of Cary's Facade Improvement and Interior
Buildout Grant Program for the Property Located at 62 Northwest Highway
Director Simmons provided an overview of the proposed incentive agreement.
Motion:
I will entertain a motion to approve a resolution entering into an incentive
agreement with Cary Out Coffee utilizing the Village of Cary's Facade
Improvement and Interior Buildout Grant Program for the property located at
62 Northwest Highway.
Motion moved by Trustee Collier and motion seconded by Trustee Stefani.
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Motion Passed.
AYES: Collier, Dudek, McAlpine, Stefani, Prusina
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
B. Consider for Approval an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.08 - Alcoholic Liquor
Sales and Chapter 9.12 - Offenses Against Public Decency to Allow the Public
Consumption of Alcoholic Liquor in Defined Areas of the Village
Assistant Administrator Radcliffe stated the proposed ordinance expands the
Downtown Social District to include the downtown Depot Plaza area.
Motion:
I will entertain a motion to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 5.08 -
Alcoholic Liquor Sales and Chapter 9.12 - Offenses Against Public Decency
to allow the public consumption of alcoholic liquid in defined areas of the
Village.
Motion moved by Trustee Stefani and motion seconded by Trustee McAlpine.
Motion Passed.
AYES: Collier, Dudek, McAlpine, Stefani, Prusina
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
C. Consider for Approval an Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to Chapter 5.34 -
Video Gaming Terminals of the Cary Municipal Code
Director Simmons provided an overview of the proposed changes.
Trustee McAlpine stated she believed the Board had agreed at a previous meeting
that any change in ownership, not just majority ownership, would require the
establishment to reapply for a gaming license and comply with the updated
requirements.
Trustee Collier asked for clarification on ownership changes and how this would
affect existing licenses. Trustee Collier asked how the Village plans to notify
existing business owners of the proposed changes.
Director Simmons stated the Board could specify what level of ownership change
would require establishments to reapply for a gaming license. Director Simmons
stated license renewal is currently taking place for the 2027 license year, and
owners will be notified of the changes to Village Code when they receive their new
licenses.
Trustee Prusina asked Director Simmons to confirm that existing business owners
will be grandfathered and not required to comply with the new code requirements
unless there is a change in ownership.
Director Simmons stated this was correct.
Motion:
I will entertain a motion to approve an ordinance authorizing an amendment
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to Chapter 5.34 - Video Gaming Terminals of the Cary Municipal Code.
Motion moved by Trustee Collier and motion seconded by Trustee Stefani.
Motion Passed.
AYES: Collier, Dudek, McAlpine, Stefani, Prusina
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Motion:
Trustee McAlpine moved, seconded by Trustee Stefani, to amend the original
motion to reflect that any change in business ownership requires the
establishment to reapply for a gaming license and comply with the updated
code requirements.
Motion moved by Trustee McAlpine and motion seconded by Trustee Stefani.
Motion Passed.
AYES: Collier, Dudek, McAlpine, Stefani, Prusina
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
VIII. Village Staff Update
Assistant Administrator Radcliffe stated the second of two budget meetings will take
place on Tuesday, March 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the Village Board room. Assistant
Administrator Radcliffe stated the Downtown Social District is now open.
Director Noonan stated the Flood Brothers yard waste collection program begins the
week of April 6. Director Noonan stated Spring Clean-Up will take place on Saturday,
April 25, for residents on the south side of the train tracks and on Saturday, May 2, for
residents on the north side of the train tracks.
IX. Future Agenda Items and Discussion by Village Board
None.
X. Adjourn
Motion:
There being no further items to discuss, Mayor Kownick entertained a motion
to adjourn the meeting at 6:28 p.m.
Motion moved by Trustee McAlpine and motion seconded by Trustee Prusina.
Motion Passed.
AYES: Collier, Dudek, McAlpine, Stefani, Prusina
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
__________________________________
Nicole Collingbourne, Deputy Village Clerk
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March 16, 2026
Village Board of Trustees
Agenda Item: Consider for Approval the March 3, 2026, Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes
Type: Review of Minutes
Report From: Administration
Introduction
The following meeting minutes are being presented: March 3, 2026, Committee of the
Whole.
Exhibits
A - 03.03.2026 Committee of the Whole Minutes
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EXHIBIT A
Committee of the Whole
Minutes
Village of Cary
March 3, 2026
Immediately Followed The Village Board Meeting
Cary Municipal Center Board Room
755 Georgetown Drive, Cary, IL 60013
ATTENDANCE
Village Board of Trustees
Mayor Mark Kownick, Trustee Dale Collier, Trustee Ellen McAlpine, Trustee Rick Dudek,
Trustee Anthony Stefani, Trustee David Prusina
Absent: Trustee Rick Walrath
Others Present
Village Administrator Morimoto, Assistant Village Administrator Radcliffe, Community
Development Director Simmons, Public Works Director Noonan, Capital Projects Manager
Caty Ward, Police Chief Hayes, Village Attorney Uhler
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kownick at 6:29 p.m.
II. Roll Call
The roll was called. Trustee Walrath was absent.
III. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Kownick led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. Public Comments
Ginny Palumbo, 1 Saint Lo Court, stated she lost a sale on her house because of the
decision to connect New Haven Drive to Rt. 31.
Chris Reike, 446 Lloyd Street, suggested speed bumps as a traffic calming measure
on New Haven Drive.
Mayor Kownick asked Mr. Reike to hold additional comments regarding New Haven
Drive traffic calming measures until the item is opened for discussion.
There being no further comments, Mayor Kownick closed Public Comments at 6:33
p.m.
V. Discussion Items
A. Food Truck Requirements Discussion
Assistant Administrator Radcliffe provided an overview of current food truck 1
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regulations and potential changes.
Trustees McAlpine, Collier, Stefani, Dudek, and Prusina support annual food truck
fees instead of charging a daily fee.
Trustee Collier asked if there would be restrictions on the number of food trucks
allowed at Cary Lake at Rotary Park.
Assistant Administrator Radcliffe stated staff recommends allowing 1-2 food trucks
for events scheduled at the park pavilion.
It was the consensus of the Committee of the Whole to forward to a future
Village Board meeting the proposed changes to current Village of Cary food
truck regulations.
B. Discussion Regarding New Haven Drive Traffic Calming Improvements
Director Simmons stated one of the conditions of approval of the Seasons at Cary
PUD was the implementation of traffic calming measures on New Haven Drive.
Director Simmons provided an overview of the proposed traffic calming
improvements.
Tony DeRosa of Fiduciary Real Estate Design and their traffic consultant were
present for any questions.
Chris Reike, 446 Lloyd Street, asked if additional raised crosswalks could be
installed as traffic calming measures further north on New Haven Drive.
Administrator Morimoto stated raised crosswalks are effective when installed in
locations where there is a greater likelihood of pedestrians rather than as an
overall traffic calming measure.
Trustee Prusina asked why only one of the proposed crosswalks has a beacon.
Director Simmons stated there are more pedestrians crossing at the Hoffman Park
location than the Cambria Park location. Director Simmons also stated there are
cost considerations.
Administrator Morimoto stated there are ongoing operation and maintenance costs
for beacon crossings.
Sergio Sierra, 1464 New Haven Drive, stated the proposed traffic calming
measures will have the opposite effect of slowing down traffic. Mr. Sierra supports
lane narrowing to slow down traffic.
Chris Negoda, 1370 Mulberry Lane, asked for further information regarding
chicanes.
Director Simmons stated chicanes provide a center median that requires a lateral
shift when driving.
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Ms. Negoda does not support the chicanes and feels even with signage and
landscaping they may not be visible enough for drivers.
Ginny Palumbo, 1 Saint Lo Court, stated the proposed improvements will take
away parking and does not support the traffic circle.
Rich Yelle, 1409 New Haven Drive, requested a raised crosswalk near where the
chicane is proposed. Mr. Yelle expressed concern about the proximity of Savoy
Drive to the traffic circle.
Ryan Huellen, 1174 Cimarron Drive, stated the proposed improvements address
most of his concerns. Mr. Huellen requested a crosswalk in the northern stretch of
New Haven Drive and asked if it was possible to include a bike lane.
Mayor Kownick stated a bike lane would not be possible due to the width of the
road.
Mr. Huellen asked if it would be possible to put another trailblazer sign on
westbound Cimarron Drive, east of Georgetown Drive, to prevent people from
cutting through residential streets.
Mayor Kownick stated this would be a good idea to evaluate.
Meghan Ruscheinski, 124 Savoy Drive, asked the Board to consider adding a
beacon to the proposed raised crosswalk. Ms. Ruscheinski asked if stop signs
installed along New Haven Drive were considered. Ms. Ruscheinski asked if the
traffic circle could be changed to a 4-way stop.
Mayor Kownick stated stop signs were considered; however, studies have shown
that this is not an effective traffic calming measure.
Administrator Morimoto stated the traffic volume from cross streets do not meet the
requirement for the installation of stop signs on New Haven Drive.
Forrester Faia, 1527 Summerhill Lane, expressed his concern about wide turning
truck traffic at Georgetown Drive and New Haven Drive. Mr. Faia is concerned
about speeding from the proposed raised crosswalk on northbound New Haven
Drive to Georgetown Drive and feels a speed radar sign will not be a deterrent.
Mayor Kownick stated the Village is currently looking at a software system that will
be able to monitor traffic data on every road in the Village. Mayor Kownick stated
the speed radar signs are also capturing vehicle speed data.
Mr. Faia asked who is paying for all of the traffic calming infrastructure.
Mayor Kownick stated the developer is paying for all of the traffic calming
infrastructure.
Karen Hedberg, 1321 Geneva Lane, expressed concern that there are no
proposed traffic calming measures on Geneva Lane and feels there will be
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increased traffic by residents of the Cambria and Cimarron subdivisions cutting
through to get to New Haven Drive.
Megan Miller, 385 Geneva Lane, feels the chicanes and narrowing of lanes will be
useful as traffic calming measures. Ms. Miller doesn't like the look of the trailblazer
signs in a neighborhood and asked if No Through Traffic signs would be effective.
Ms. Miller stated it currently doesn't feel like there is a crosswalk to get to Hoffman
Park.
Susan Clark, 1582 New Haven Drive, does not support the proposed traffic circle
due to the number of cars that will be coming in and out of the three driveways
connecting to it. Ms. Clark is also concerned about the parking that will be lost due
to the proposed traffic circle.
Mr. Sierra stated the intersection of Georgetown Drive and New Haven Drive
should be widened due to large vehicles turning onto New Haven Drive.
Trustee McAlpine asked Director Simmons to verify that large semi trucks will not
be allowed on New Haven Drive.
Director Simmons stated vehicles such as semi trucks will not be allowed on New
Haven Drive due to a weight restriction; however, larger vehicles like a bus or
delivery trucks are allowed and may require a wider turn to get onto New Haven
Drive.
Administrator Morimoto stated there is currently a striped center median on
Georgetown Drive for use by larger vehicles to turn onto New Haven Drive.
Ms. Negoda is concerned about no parking on the north side of New Haven Drive
and feels it will impede the line of sight for westbound traffic at the curve. Ms.
Negoda does not support the proposed traffic circle.
Mr. Faia is concerned GPS navigation will suggest motorists cut through to get to
New Haven Drive as a time saving measure. Mr. Faia is concerned about Fire
Department emergency response time.
Kim Bennett, 1438 New Haven Drive, is concerned about the location of the
proposed chicanes due to accidents in that area. Ms. Bennett asked if anyone had
considered signage indicating motorists are entering a neighborhood.
Mayor Kownick stated signage will be added to the items to be considered.
Trustee Prusina supports having crosswalks with beacons.
Trustee McAlpine stated safety is the main priority and encouraged residents to
stay engaged.
Trustee Stefani asked why a raised crosswalk was not advised as a traffic calming
measure on Decker Drive but is being proposed here.
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Mayor Kownick stated the option is being provided based on resident feedback.
Trustee McAlpine asked if raised crosswalks are effective and why they are being
proposed if police, fire, and Public Works are opposed to them.
Administrator Morimoto stated raised crosswalks are not necessarily opposed, and
they are effective in locations with greater concentrations of pedestrians.
Trustee Collier asked if the traffic circle could be moved to the west to avoid the
townhome driveways. Trustee Collier asked if this design is the most effective way
to slow down traffic.
Director Simmons stated the current traffic circle design is not atypical and moving
it to the west would require the acquisition of additional land. Director Simmons
stated in this particular instance, the traffic circle is the most effective way to slow
down traffic by utilizing the existing cul-de-sac bulb.
Trustee Collier asked why the New Have Drive and Georgetown Drive intersection
only has one stop sign.
Administrator Morimoto stated historic traffic volume has not warranted additional
stop signs on Georgetown Drive; however, this will be continually evaluated to
monitor for changes.
Trustee Collier supports a beacon crosswalk on the northern portion of New Haven
Drive and asked why a crosswalk with a center median could not be utilized.
Administrator Morimoto stated a center median would prevent some residents from
being able to turn left into their driveway, forcing them to drive past the median and
turn around in order to access their driveway.
Trustee Collier supports a beacon crosswalk on the northern portion of New Haven
Drive and additional one at the bend.
Trustee Dudek is not supportive of the trailblazer signs, but is supportive of 3-4
flashing crosswalks and the raised sidewalk by Hoffman Park. Trustee Dudek is
concerned about the proposed traffic circle. Trustee Dudek supports an all-way
stop at New Haven Drive and Georgetown Drive and suggested the Village
evaluate the viability of a right-turn lane from southbound Georgetown at New
Haven Drive. Trustee Dudek would like information on the cost of the proposed
traffic calming measures.
Mayor Kownick supports the raised crosswalk by Hoffman Park and installing
beacons with striping for the other non-raised crosswalks. Mayor Kownick stated
other Mayors have told him chicanes have been very effective in their
communities. Mayor Kownick agrees with Trustee McAlpine that safety is the main
priority when making decisions for the Village.
VI. Adjourn
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Motion:
There being no further items to discuss, Mayor Kownick entertained a motion
to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Motion moved by Trustee McAlpine and motion seconded by Trustee Prusina.
Motion Passed.
AYES: Collier, McAlpine, Dudek, Stefani, Prusina
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
__________________________________
Nicole Collingbourne, Deputy Village Clerk
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March 16, 2026
Village Board of Trustees
Agenda Item: Consider for Approval a Resolution Regarding Permits for the
Construction of Improvements or Repairs Along State Highways by
the Village of Cary
Type: Resolution
Report From: Public Works
Motion: I will entertain a motion to approve a resolution regarding permits
for the construction of improvements or repairs along state
highways by the Village of Cary.
Introduction
Chapter 121 of the Illinois revised statutes requires that any person, firm, or corporation
desiring to do work on state-maintained rights-of-way must first obtain a written permit from
the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). This includes any emergency work on
broken water mains or sewers. A surety bond is required by IDOT with each permit
application to help ensure work is completed in accordance with the state specifications and
that the right-of-way is properly restored.
For municipalities such as the Village of Cary, IDOT allows permit work performed by
municipal employees, but not by contractors, to be covered by a resolution from the Village
Board of Trustees in lieu of individual surety bonds. The attached resolution would satisfy
IDOT’s requirements. The Village of Cary currently has infrastructure US Route 14, which is
under the State's jurisdiction.
Staff Analysis
Approval of this resolution is recommended, as this helps expedite the issuance of permits
to the Village for emergency repair work in the state right-of-way and would be effective for
the next two calendar years (through 2027).
Does Action Require an Expenditure of Funds?
No
Exhibits
A - Resolution
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EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. R26-03-__
A RESOLUTION REGARDING PERMITS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS OR REPAIRS
ALONG STATE HIGHWAYS BY THE VILLAGE OF CARY
ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF CARY THIS 16th DAY OF MARCH 2026
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the Mayor and
Board of Trustees of the Village
of Cary, McHenry County, Illinois
this 16th day of March 2026.
WHEREAS, in the years 2026 and 2027, the Village of Cary desires to undertake the
location, construction, and operation and maintenance of infrastructure under the Village’s
jurisdiction that may include items such as driveways and street returns, water main, sanitary
and storm sewers, street lights, traffic signals, sidewalk, landscaping, etc., on State highways
within the Village of Cary, which by law and/or agreement come under the jurisdiction and
control of the Department of Transportation of the State of Illinois, hereinafter referred to as
Department; and
WHEREAS, an individual working permit must be obtained from the Department prior to
any of the aforesaid installations being constructed by either the Village of Cary or by a private
person or firm under contract and supervision of the Village of Cary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Cary as follows:
SECTION 1: The Village of Cary hereby pledges its good faith and guarantees that all
work shall be performed in accordance with conditions of the permit to be granted by the
Department, and to hold State of Illinois harmless during the prosecution of such work, and
assume all liability for damages to person or property due to accidents or otherwise reason of
the work which is to be performed under the provision of said permit.
SECTION 2: That all authorized officials in the Village of Cary are hereby instructed and
authorized to sign said working permit on behalf of the Village of Cary.
SECTION 3: That the above recitals are incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 4: If any part of this Resolution shall be invalid for any reason such finding
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution.
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SECTION 5: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and approval according to law.
PASSED THIS 16th DAY OF MARCH 2026
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED THIS 16th DAY OF MARCH 2026
Mark Kownick, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nicole Collingbourne, Deputy Village Clerk
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March 16, 2026
Village Board of Trustees
Agenda Item: Consider for Approval a Resolution Waiving the Purchasing Policy
Bid Requirements and Authorizing the Village Administrator to
Execute a Contract with Red Buffalo Nursery, Richmond, IL, for
2026 Rotary Park Maintenance in an Amount not to Exceed
$46,400.00
Type: Resolution
Report From: Public Works
Motion: I will entertain a motion to approve a resolution waiving the
purchasing policy bid requirements and authorizing the Village
Administrator to execute a contract with Red Buffalo Nursery,
Richmond, IL, for 2026 Rotary Park Maintenance in an amount not to
exceed $46,400.00.
Introduction
In order to control invasive plant species and promote the growth and health of native
vegetation, Red Buffalo Nursery has provided a proposal outlining a management plan for
the maintenance of Cary Lake at Rotary Park. This plan includes invasive species control
and prescribed burning throughout the year. Red Buffalo completed similar work in 2025 and
staff was satisfied with their work. Red Buffalo noted different types of invasive species and
developed a plan with staff for remediation and to enhance the health and establishment of
the native plants in the park. The plan includes remediating different invasive species during
their peak season and completing a control burn during the spring season.
It should be noted that for the safety of children and pets, Cary Lake at Rotary Park will need
to be closed to the public on Mondays throughout the summer season to accommodate the
maintenance work being done.
Staff Analysis
Red Buffalo was utilized for invasive species care, including controlled burns, in 2025. Staff
recommends the approval of this contract, as continuity in the implementation of the multi-
year vegetation maintenance program is key to the success in controlling invasive plant
species.
Does Action Require an Expenditure of Funds?
Yes
If Yes, Total Cost:
$46,400.00
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Budget Line Item:
70-11-551213
Budget Amount:
$93,000.00
Within Budget:
Yes
Exhibits
A - Resolution
B - Proposal
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EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. R26-03-__
A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PURCHASING POLICY BID REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZING
THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH RED BUFFALO NURSERY,
RICHMOND, IL, FOR 2026 ROTARY PARK MAINTENANCE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$46,400.00
ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF CARY THIS 16th DAY OF MARCH 2026
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the Mayor and
Board of Trustees of the Village
of Cary, McHenry County, Illinois
this 16th day of March 2026.
WHEREAS, the Village oversees the maintenance of Cary Lake at Rotary Park; and
WHEREAS, in order to control invasive plant species and promote the health of native
plants, maintenance and prescribed burning is needed; and
WHEREAS, continuity in the implementation of the multi-year vegetation maintenance
program is key to the success in controlling invasive plant species; and
WHEREAS, Red Buffalo has previously been utilized for maintenance and controlled burns
by the Village; and
WHEREAS, Red Buffalo Nursery has provided a proposal with a maintenance plan for the
2026 spring and summer seasons, and the plan is within budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Cary as follows:
SECTION 1: The Village of Cary approves a resolution waiving the purchasing policy bid
requirements and authorizing the Village Administrator to execute a contract with Red Buffalo
Nursery, Richmond, IL, for 2026 Rotary Park Maintenance in an amount not to exceed
$46,400.00.
SECTION 2: That the above recitals are incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 3: If any part of this Resolution shall be invalid for any reason such finding
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution.
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SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and approval according to law.
PASSED THIS 16th DAY OF MARCH 2026
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED THIS 16th DAY OF MARCH 2026
Mark Kownick, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nicole Collingbourne, Deputy Village Clerk
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EXHIBIT B
Proposal
Proposal No. 26-001
Red Buffalo Nursery
5515 Hill Rd.
Richmond, IL 60071
815-678-4848
Customer Date
Steven Kopacz, Public Works Superintendent February 16, 2026
Village of Cary, Illinois
Address Phone
755 Georgetown Dr. 847-474-8102
City State Zip Proposal by:
Cary IL 60013 Jack Kaskel
Description Cost
2026 Invasive Species Control at Rotary Park, Cary, IL
Complete control of Phragmites, Teasel, and Poison Hemlock throughout the
park. Partial control of Crown Vetch – primary control along trails to prevent
continued transport during normal trail maintenance. Partial control of Reed
Canary Grass – primary control in uplands to curtail its advancement. Brush
control in prairies.
Rate: Backpack Targeted Spraying (BPS) - $65.00/person/hour including labor,
herbicide, equipment. Boom Spraying with ATV and one technician - $110/hour
including labor, herbicide, equipment.
Teasel, Crown Vetch, Poison Hemlock, Reed Canary Grass, and Brush: 400
$26,000.00
hours BPS
Phragmites: 80 hours BPS $5,200.00
Crown Vetch: 20 hours Boom Spraying $2,200.00
2026 Prescribed Burn
Prescribed burn of two units for a total of 26 acres in spring of 2026, see page 3
for burn unit map. Obtain permits, notify neighbors & public safety departments,
and conduct prescribed burn of the wetland and buffer. All prescribed burn crew
members have successfully completed S130/S190 burn training. Price includes
all equipment and labor to complete the prescribed burn – burn may be
incomplete due to weather and vegetation conditions. $13,000.00
Sales Tax (7%): $0
Total: $46,400.00
Payment schedule: Work will be billed monthly; payment is due upon receipt of invoice.
Accepted: _________________________ (signature) Date: _____________
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Red Buffalo Nursery / Terms and Conditions
1. Scope of Work and Time Limit. This proposal is valid for a period of 45 days from the date of submission. The scope of work is identified in the proposal.
If Client acceptance and authorization is not received within 45 days, Red Buffalo Nursery (RBN) reserves the right to withdraw the proposal or renegotiate the
estimated costs, schedule for completion, and overall scope of work. RBN also reserves the right to renegotiate the contract if the Client alters the scope of work
presently included in the proposal.
2. Fees for Professional Services. Unless otherwise stated on the proposal, fees are on a lump sum basis for services rendered. Invoices will not exceed the
proposal amount unless the Client has authorized a change order for additional services or expenses. Change orders will be executed in writing. If a proposal
states that professional services will be rendered on a time and materials basis, a rate schedule will be indicated or attached to the proposal. Services billed on a
time-and-materials basis will also include costs of travel time to/from project sites and, for consulting projects, time spent on report preparation by professional,
technical, or clerical staff. Cost estimates in the proposal description are for budgeting purposes only and the proposal is not a fixed lump-sum bid. If it becomes
reasonably apparent that the budgetary estimate is not sufficient to complete the project in a satisfactory manner, RBN shall notify the Client prior to exceeding
the prescribed total cost estimate for the project. Sales tax will be added if required by local jurisdiction. Client’s claiming tax exempt status must submit a copy
of their official tax exempt status form including their tax exempt number in order to waive the sales tax.
3. Right of Entry. The Client will furnish commercially reasonable right-of-access on the land and water for RBN staff to perform necessary fieldwork and
investigations. RBN will take reasonable precautions to minimize damage to the land or water from our work. Job scheduling is dependent on weather
conditions.
4. Client Responsibilities. Where necessary, the Client must locate and flag buried utilities and property (including but not limited to irrigation systems and
underground storage tanks) in the work area. Any additional work due to buried obstructions, large rocks, or other unforeseen objects or conditions will be
discussed with the Client and billed at Time and Material rates. RBN shall not be responsible for damages to any underground property unless the underground
property has been located and flagged by Client in advance. The Client shall indemnify and hold RBN harmless from any and all damages or claims arising from
the Client’s failure to locate and flag underground utilities and property.
Where applicable and necessary, the Client shall at no charge to RBN make adequate storage areas available on site for all equipment, materials and plant
materials, required to complete the project.
Where applicable and necessary, the Client must provide a reasonably adequate and accessible water supply on site within 200 feet of watering needs of this
project. If this supply is not available or dependable, it will result in an added charge and loss of any plant material guarantee.
5. Insurance. RBN is currently licensed by the State of Illinois for application of herbicides for commercial purposes. This certification/permit requires the
existence of insurance for liability coverage. RBN exceeds the coverage to provide additional general liability and professional services liability up to a limit of
$1,000,000.00. Employees of RBN are fully covered by Workers Compensation Insurance. RBN automobiles are fully covered by Automobile Insurance.
Certificates of Insurance are available upon request.
6. Limitations of Liability. The Client acknowledges and understands the potential risks associated with the project, and agrees to limit the liability of RBN to
what the Client agrees is commercially reasonable. The client therefore agrees to limit RBN liability to the Client and to all contractors and subcontractors on the
project, due to any claim of any nature whatsoever arising out of or relating to the performance of any services under this agreement, to damages or injuries
resulting solely from RBN’s negligence. The Client further agrees that RBN’s total aggregate liability shall be limited to the insurance proceeds paid on behalf of
or to RBN by RBN’s insurers.
7. Invoicing. At RBN’s election, invoices may be issued after the work described in this agreement is complete or progress billings may be issued upon
completion of the various stages of this project. Payment is due upon receipt of invoice. A 1.5% per month service charge is added to all accounts more than 45
days past due. Client shall reimburse RBN for all costs and expenses, including court costs and reasonable attorney fees, incurred by RBN in collecting delinquent
fees for service performed as part of this agreement.
8. Warranty. The following warranties are applicable only if Client accepts RBN’s maintenance services as specified in this proposal. For planting projects, all
soil amenities, initial watering, select pruning, labor and materials are included in the price quoted. All material shall be as specified in the contract and RBN
agrees to use top quality live plant, seed and erosion control materials. When establishing native plants from seed, RBN will reseed once, without charge, to areas
devoid of new germination after the following time from installation: Wetlands – one (1) year; Prairies – two (2) years; Woodlands – three (3) years. We will
replace, once without charge, any tree, shrub, or evergreen that dies within one year of the date of delivery due to improper planting or inferior stock. We will
warrant that RBN installed plugs will maintain a minimum of 75% diversity and 85% survivability for 1 year from the installation date. All work is to be
completed in a workmanlike manner according to standard practices. Notwithstanding the preceding warranties, RBN will not replace plants (including but not
limited to plugs, shrubs, trees and evergreens) killed by insects, mechanical damage, neglect, under-watering, over-watering, weather, natural disasters, disease or
animals. We do not guarantee plants planted in pots or planter boxes. Flowers, groundcovers, grass seeds, sod and bulbs are not guaranteed. RBN’s warranty is
conditioned upon the Client’s timely payment of all invoices and normal plant care and maintenance following plant installation.
DISCLAIMER OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES: THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE. HOWEVER, TO
THE EXTENT IT IS DETERMINED TO BE SUBJECT TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE. THEN WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE
FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTIES RBN MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT WILL RBN BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER.
9. Services not included. Other than initial watering at the time of installation, RBN is not responsible for watering and maintaining unless otherwise stated in
writing. Repair of turf grass areas may be required due to insects, mechanical damage, neglect, underwatering, over-watering, weather, natural disasters, disease
or animals. Any such repair is not included in this agreement unless otherwise stated in writing and will be charged as extra on a time and material basis. Any
work specified as time and material will be charged as an extra to this agreement and will increase the total contract price.
10. Proprietary information. Technical reports, letters, maps, tables, native seed lists, proposals, and other written or graphic products produced by RBN and
the information contained therein remain the property of RBN and are not to be reproduced without the expressed prior written consent of RBN management.
11. Termination. RBN may terminate this agreement on three (3) days prior written notice if the Client (i) fails to timely pay invoice(s) as billed, (ii) (or agents
of client) interfere with or do not allow RBN to perform the agreed upon scope of services, (iii) or otherwise breaches a material term of this agreement. In the
event of termination by RBN, the Client will become liable to pay RBN for all of the services and expenses incurred by RBN prior to date of withdrawal,
including legal fees and incurred damages to RBN.
12. Lien Notice. If the Client is the owner of real property that may be enhanced by the work to be performed pursuant to this agreement, then RBN hereby
notifies the Client as follows: As required by Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin lien laws, RBN hereby notifies owner/Client that persons or companies furnishing
labor or materials for improvement on the owner/Client’s land may have lien rights if not paid.
13. Interpretation and Enforcement. This agreement sets forth the entire agreement. There have been no additional oral or written representations. This
agreement shall not be modified except by written agreement signed by both the Client and RBN. This agreement shall be binding upon the Client and the RBN,
their heirs, successors, and assignees. The state courts of Cook County, Illinois shall be the venue for the resolution of any dispute under this agreement.
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Rotary Park, Cary, IL, Burn Units:
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