District 6 News

Normal Board Meeting

• Treasurers Report for June and July approved
• Vote on Ordinance 2026/27-1 Budget and Appropriations
• Vote on Ordinance 2026/27-2 Meeting Ordinance
• Discussion and Vote on Officers FY 26/27
• Discussion on amendments to the Constiution and By-Laws
• Discussion on Board policies

The Myth vs. Reality of Local Control
County Board Republicans Place Referenda on the Ballot

Trustee Knar's condescending attitude & Village Administrator's misogynstic comment

• Newer Village Trustee David Joseph (who is very familiar with gov't audits) makes sound suggestions
• Trustee Knar (on board for 20 years) wants to keep things the same and is very condescending in responses
• Trustee Josephs inquired about 401 Algonquin and the cost to rehab it after the failed project.
• Block B proposal will be voted on at 5/5/26 meeting
• Lot's more....so read up!

Normal Board Meeting

• Praire Roots Arch installed
• Staff had active shooter training
• Security Cameras up and running
• $900 gift to Youth Services approved
• Damage to library drop box in Wonder Lake, may be fixable

Board Member Resigns

• Gabriela Ordonez resigned stating she had too much other work
• Priarie Roots arch installed - grand opening on 5-30
• Staff had active shooter training
• Security Cameras are up and running
• Community Hub attendance is disappointing

Supervisor Greenquist is Argumentative and Secretive with Budget.  

• Budget presented - General Assistance $128,000 not included in financials, but budgeted as revenue??
• Trustee  Cook asks Supervisor Greenquist to explain.  Her explanation doesn't fall into GASB rules
• Budget presented on paper - limited amount of time to view - and then had to be returned.
• Supervisor Greenquist insists that budget not voted on unless they know it will be unanimous in passing.
• Has the township been audited lately - it should be!

Assessor report and Bridge Discussion

• Bridges are more expensive in McHenry County than Boone
• 10% increments for all assessments - 3% nontaxable

Meeting Room Policy

• Who can use meeting rooms?  Can they restrict them?
• Installation of security cameras
• PT staff and benefits

Approved Warrant and Treasurer's Report

• Discussed Treasurer's report
• Discussed Warrant
• Discussed Robert's Rules

Regular Meeting

• Discussion and Vote on Expenditures and Building Fund
• Board Training
• America's 250th anniversary