Board recommends 50/50 cost split to help Pieceful Gathering Quilt Shop replace noncompliant sign

At the Jan. 7, 2025 Village of Fox River Grove Board of Trustees meeting, owners of Pieceful Gathering Quilt Shop requested village assistance to replace a damaged business sign. Assistant Administrator Bechler told the board the shop's prior sign no longer complied with Village Code and the owners sought a façade grant to cover part of the unexpectedly higher replacement costs.

Petitioner Katie Solberg said she "did receive a second quote, however it did not include the landscaping work that would be necessary." The transcript records that the second quote omitted landscaping, which the board identified as part of the overall replacement cost.

Trustee Knar suggested relocating bushes that would obstruct the view of the new monument sign. After discussion the general consensus of the board was "to recommend staff draft an agreement with a 50/50 cost sharing split in the amount of $5,100." The record does not show a formal motion or roll-call vote on the façade grant request; the item was handled by consensus and directed to staff for drafting of an agreement.

The board did not record specific contractor names, final design approvals, or a formal execution of a funding agreement in the meeting record. Next steps as reflected in the minutes are for staff to prepare an agreement consistent with the boards recommended cost-share for subsequent review and formal action.