Fox River Grove board approves consent agenda, Lions Park equipment purchase and $16,000 fireworks contract
April 01, 2026 | Fox River Grove, McHenry County, Illinois
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The Fox River Grove Board of Trustees approved several routine and project items at its Dec. 16 meeting, including the consent agenda, purchases for Lions Park, and a fireworks contract for summer 2026.
The consent agenda (items A–E) was approved by a single motion. The packet included Ordinance 2025-33 (a special-use permit for a shipping container at Ski Hill Road/former Norge Park), Resolution 2025-04 securing Surface Transportation Program funding for Algonquin Road and Lincoln Avenue improvements, and Resolution 2025-05 expressing intent to use tax increment financing to improve conditions and stimulate new economic development within the downtown area. Trustee Devin Hester moved for approval; Trustee Andrew Migdal seconded; roll call was unanimous in favor.
Administrator Soderholm requested authorization to sign quotes to purchase a fox feature, shelters and a playground set for the Lions Park Improvement project. Staff said there would be no cash layout at this time except engineering fees; signing now locks prices and helps with lead times so items will be ready for the contractor. Trustees discussed construction materials and maintenance; the administrator noted the fox is treated wood and painted and will require occasional maintenance. Trustee Hester moved to authorize the Village Administrator to execute the proposals; Trustee Migdal seconded; the vote was unanimous.
The board also authorized an agreement with Pyrotecnico for the 2026 fireworks event scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the amount of $16,000. Trustee Hester moved and Trustee Migdal seconded; roll call vote was unanimous.
Under other business Administrator Soderholm informed the board that, effective January 2026, public meetings are not allowed on election days per statute; March 17 and Nov. 3 fall on scheduled meeting dates. The board's consensus was to remove those dates from the 2026 meeting calendar and call special meetings if business requires.
The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
The consent agenda (items A–E) was approved by a single motion. The packet included Ordinance 2025-33 (a special-use permit for a shipping container at Ski Hill Road/former Norge Park), Resolution 2025-04 securing Surface Transportation Program funding for Algonquin Road and Lincoln Avenue improvements, and Resolution 2025-05 expressing intent to use tax increment financing to improve conditions and stimulate new economic development within the downtown area. Trustee Devin Hester moved for approval; Trustee Andrew Migdal seconded; roll call was unanimous in favor.
Administrator Soderholm requested authorization to sign quotes to purchase a fox feature, shelters and a playground set for the Lions Park Improvement project. Staff said there would be no cash layout at this time except engineering fees; signing now locks prices and helps with lead times so items will be ready for the contractor. Trustees discussed construction materials and maintenance; the administrator noted the fox is treated wood and painted and will require occasional maintenance. Trustee Hester moved to authorize the Village Administrator to execute the proposals; Trustee Migdal seconded; the vote was unanimous.
The board also authorized an agreement with Pyrotecnico for the 2026 fireworks event scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the amount of $16,000. Trustee Hester moved and Trustee Migdal seconded; roll call vote was unanimous.
Under other business Administrator Soderholm informed the board that, effective January 2026, public meetings are not allowed on election days per statute; March 17 and Nov. 3 fall on scheduled meeting dates. The board's consensus was to remove those dates from the 2026 meeting calendar and call special meetings if business requires.
The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
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