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Curt Zimmerman told the board the same contractor who built recent homes in Cimarron and Cary Algonquin is slated to develop a subdivision across from his property in Ridgefield Park. He said buyers have experienced foundation settling, doors that no longer open, and cabinets separating from walls, and that one homeowner spent an estimated $50,000–$75,000 after the warranty expired.

Community development staff responded that inspection protocols require milestone inspections tied to permit phases rather than a continuous on-site inspector for the entire build. The director said when permits are applied for on the new project, village inspectors will be called for the required inspections to verify code compliance.

Zimmerman pressed for closer monitoring: “The only way to make sure that everything is right is to have an inspector go in there and verify that it's right.” He contrasted past practices in which inspectors measured pier depths to the current approach he described as lax. The community development director acknowledged concerns and said the village will review the matter and that many issues may be subject to home-builder warranties and addition/alteration distinctions.

What the board recorded: the matter was raised during public comment on a consent-agenda item tied to a plat and development across the street. The village did not take formal enforcement action at the meeting but said staff will look into the contractor complaints and noted prior inspections had been performed during those developments’ permit processes.

Next steps: community development staff said permits will be required for the proposed subdivision across the street and that inspections will be scheduled at code-required milestones. The director agreed to take the concerns under review and coordinate with building-inspection staff to identify any outstanding complaints and enforcement options.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","04.01.2025 Village Board","oneSentenceSummary","At the April 1 meeting, residents said homes built by a contractor in nearby subdivisions showed serious defects that the builder did not fix and that warranty periods have expired. Community development staff described milestone-based inspections and said the village will require permits and inspections for any new development.","taxTitle","Cary, McHenry County, Illinois","taxId",70300,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6093360,"Village of Cary approves FY2025–26 operating and capital budget; consent agenda passes",133,3054000,3187000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2848004-b941782674e7f2c1bc70da3a3c81839a&start=3054&end=3187","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2848004-b941782674e7f2c1bc70da3a3c81839a/thumbnail_3054000.jpg","/articles/6093360/Cary/McHenry-County/Illinois/Village-of-Cary-approves-FY202526-operating-and-capital-budget-consent-agenda-passes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6093360-f4c9c37efb1a22081ab41af94358b36e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770441470&Signature=flpXiE88l1HT3daCehi98Y2~V4mYAjy9vOiNe0wniKR666jVb9t8rJPEw1qjzKNPpJVCfotn8L7VEeiusPtCITAL7X6YfMyPGuo3LWa~aS-tIEp8bVHzrFAGECnw7l6UMXKKq3qcUBFivXqgZrQOfIABAt8FLLNpnUR-RQutEe7B0xq56gKunHffWrnpzPr81yTdghBlfp9ecVzmTmkUBitrzVaeZJKKbLKjAXeEzVOX~aXX1TIdNKpaHOxO9pXZYRODl9N29Yy-qGmhGnC8mXPxioTtN8Pz88CJkay9fiv9gnDF1toIcWkCS23as~bCgYVTdcW6frx93P5jYv42rQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Cary board on April 1 approved its fiscal year 2025–26 annual operating and capital budget and passed the evening’s consent agenda after brief staff updates and public comment.

The board voted to adopt the FY 05/01/2025–04/30/2026 budget after staff described three adjustments from the draft discussed March 15: an updated TIF No. 3 increment estimate that changed the transfer to the capital fund; additional grant revenue in the capital projects fund; and a $21,000 increase to a water-tower painting project after bids returned above the estimate. A roll call recorded unanimous affirmative votes from trustees present.

The vote: the board approved the budget by voice roll call with the following recorded votes: Trustee Stefani — Yes; Trustee Weinhammer — Yes; Trustee McCallpine — Yes; Trustee Collier — Yes; Trustee Dudek — Yes; Trustee Walrath — Yes. Mayor Mark Koenig declared the measure adopted.

The consent agenda, items A through H (including agenda item F which was pulled for public comment to allow a resident to speak), also passed by roll call earlier in the meeting. The roll call on the consent agenda recorded the trustees as voting Yes: Trustee Dudek; Trustee Walrath; Trustee McCallpine; Trustee Stefani; Trustee Weinhammer; Trustee Collier.

Staff notes and next steps: Finance staff (Kelly) said none of the changes affected the general fund and described the three non-general-fund adjustments. Public works and other departments will proceed with planned capital projects; the water-tower painting project will reflect the higher bid in the capital program. The board praised staff for producing a balanced budget and asked staff to continue monitoring project costs and grant receipts.

Additional procedural items recorded during the meeting: the board granted two voice votes permitting Trustees Walrath and Dudek to attend remotely for work obligations earlier in the meeting; both remote-attendance requests passed by voice vote. The meeting concluded with a standard motion to adjourn that passed by voice vote.

The board did not discuss or adopt changes to property-tax levies or rates at this meeting; those items were not on the April 1 agenda.","On April 1 the Village of Cary board approved the annual operating and capital budget for May 1, 2025–April 30, 2026, and passed the consent agenda. Staff said changes to the proposed budget included a revised TIF increment, additional capital grant dollars and a $21,000 increase to a water-tower painting project after bids came in higher.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6093364,"Residents contest Maplewood redevelopment as village says predevelopment talks are underway",2836,534000,3370000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2848004-b941782674e7f2c1bc70da3a3c81839a&start=534&end=3370","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2848004-b941782674e7f2c1bc70da3a3c81839a/thumbnail_534000.jpg","/articles/6093364/Cary/McHenry-County/Illinois/Residents-contest-Maplewood-redevelopment-as-village-says-predevelopment-talks-are-underway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6093364-e17e6c0aaac5521154109cbe65dd83a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770441470&Signature=d~ayzE~UxgshyCY8T55Af8BpRc9PrM-VMf4~F24HxLsMWu~6t0~6D7r2rucSGXFwadTMUqCA4vL1E8mhLBspXkiIuVfEZRDS6FY6XuCQxoAuUI~JrZ1DTJzZHo32J-E8~YntvS4WTu4uDTD3Z7uPXK8UN2nBLPU50V5-Q~ZfHE87uHPPdq~H08t~kyJf7zKj0EF7UjR7Owo8vf63XNKWJdXYHSLAQiIgjjRxguYGic7ZDTsZXsNRk9Kyyb9n4NwPrUb3ugBCXRDmgkg77k5qcQd1iUDOmjVtuPeKbTaVGikpSWXfaX296xzeTVtnUx-f~Gg7~Zcj0p4WWglalCFmJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of Cary residents used the board’s April 1 public-comment period to push back against a proposed Maplewood redevelopment, arguing the plan’s scale and potential effects on drainage and neighborhood character have not been sufficiently explained.

Mayor Mark Koenig told speakers the village signed a predevelopment agreement with a developer last week but emphasized no final approvals have been made: “There is no decision that has been made none… I take that back 1 decision has been made to move forward with this developer to see if we can come together on an agreement that will be in the best interest of the village of Cary.”

Why it matters: the Maplewood parcel sits adjacent to Cary’s downtown core. Residents said a dense, multi-story project would change traffic, views and stormwater behavior on nearby streets; supporters countered that new housing could help address a regional shortage.

Opponents, who gathered repeatedly at the microphone, criticized the process and urged more transparency. One resident identified as Jim pressed the board: “What is this deal going on with Maplewood? … Why would you even entertain the thought of having high impact type housing?” He said neighbors on School Street did not support the project and demanded face-to-face answers.

Other speakers raised flooding and stormwater concerns tied to the site. Martha Ritter said she photographed a retention pond that, after a five-minute rain, already showed surface flooding and ducks swimming in it; she told the board she previously paid about $10,000 for house flooding repairs. The mayor and staff did not dispute the photographs were taken but reiterated they will gather more technical information as the project proceeds.

Supporters urged the board to continue pursuing redevelopment. Tim Thomas, who told the board he has lived in Cary most of his life, framed the proposal in the context of a regional housing shortage and said higher-density housing downtown supports economic activity. “One of the biggest ways we can help bring an end to this crisis is to construct as many housing units as possible,” he said.

Board and staff response: Koenig said the developers attended an earlier public hearing and the village logged about 25 attendees who spoke. He noted the process is new and will include more community input: “We have 150 days from the day I signed the contract to do all of the things that we’re talking about, having more public input.” The community development staff later said the village website now includes a Maplewood project page and will be updated through the summer with FAQs and documents.

What remains unresolved: no formal zoning or development approvals were taken at the meeting. The mayor described the predevelopment agreement as the start of negotiations and asked for patience while staff and the board review public feedback and developer proposals.

The board did not set a timetable for formal hearings or votes beyond the 150-day review window described by the mayor.","Dozens of residents addressed the Village of Cary on April 1 about a proposed Maplewood redevelopment, raising concerns about building height, flooding and transparency. Mayor Mark Koenig said a predevelopment agreement was signed and the village will post project materials and gather more public input before any final decisions are made.","actionData","errors"]

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