Quincy Reporter

Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met Jan. 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Johnson. Invocation was given by Pastor Bobby Sheets, Riverside Community Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Schmidt

Present: Mayor Steve Johnson, Trustees Joe Seipts, Jake Schmidt, Terri Bailey and James Kidd and Aaron Wilson

Absent: Trustee Erick Beck

Also Present: Clerk Robbin Snodgrass

Village Attorney Tom Green

Village Administrator James Richter II

Treasurer Deb Alms

Superintendent of Public Works Mitch Hilden

Management Analyst Dylan Moffitt

Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli

III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum.

IV. The Journal of Proceedings for the Regular Board Meeting from January 2, 2023 were approved per typewritten copy submitted by the Clerk on a motion by Tr. Wilson and seconded by Tr. Schmidt. Motion approved on Voice Vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of January 9, 2023 which reflects the total of all funds to be $30,506,592.94. A motion was made by Tr. Wilson and seconded by Tr. Seipts. Motion approved. On Roll Call: 6 ayes (Trustees Wilson, Kidd, Bailey, Schmidt, Seipts, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Beck)

VI. Communications: Clerk Robbin Snodgrass reminded the trustees that a closed session meeting would be coming up in February.

III. Warrant: Tr. Schmidt presented the warrant in the amount of $364,814.07 and moved for its passage; second by Tr. Wilson. Motion approved On Roll Call. 6 ayes (Trustees Wilson, Kidd, Bailey, Schmidt, Seipts, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Beck)

IV. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

A. Mayor Johnson reported on the following:

• Mayor Johnson shared that an open house in regard to the Village Beautification plan would be held from 4 – 6 pm on Monday, January 23rd.

• Mayor Johnson also reminded residents to shop local to help the community.

B. Attorney Tom Green had no report.

C. Village Administrator James Richter II announced a partnership with 3 not-for-profit United Way agencies who will share the Strong House providing services to those in the community.

D. Finance and HR Manager Michelle Johannsen had no report.

E. Superintendent of Public Works Mitch Hilden had no report.

F. Village Engineer Chris Dopkins left no report.

G. Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli had no report.

IX. COMMITTEE AND TRUSTEE REPORTS

1. District #1 Trustee Seipts, Planning & Economic Development had no report.

2. District #2 Trustee Schmidt, Administration & Finance Vice-Chair had no report.

3. District #3 Trustee Kidd, Public Improvements & Safety Chair thanked the staff who met with his resident and helped to clarify and answer questions the resident had.

4. District #4 Trustee Wilson, Administration & Finance Chair announced 2 ordinances would be going to the board with positive recommendations.

5. District #5 Trustee Bailey, Public Improvements & Safety Vice-Chair had no report.

6. District #6 Trustee Beck, Planning & Economic Development Vice - Chair left no report.

X. CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Johnson noted that the next item is the Consent Agenda. He asked Staff to introduce all items to be considered under the Consent Agenda. Village Administrator James Richter II presented the items under Consent Agenda as follows:

1. Ordinance 10-23, Disposal of Various Person Property. (First Reading)

2. Resolution 02-R-23, Final Plat, North Park Fire Subdivision

VII. Mayor Johnson asked if there were any items to be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. Mayor Johnson asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion made by Tr. Bailey and second by Tr. Schmidt. The motion was approved on Roll Call: 6 ayes (Trustees Wilson, Kidd, Bailey, Schmidt, Seipts, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Beck)

XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

XII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Ordinance 03-23, Zoning Map Amendment from the Multi-Family Residential (R4) District to the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) District, 2081 Anjali Way. (First Reading). Staff report was given by Village Administrator James Richter II. Mayor Johnson asked for a motion to approve Ordinance 03-23. Motion made by Trustee Kidd, there was no second, motion failed due to lack of second.

2. Ordinance 04-23, Variance from Freestanding Sign Base Regulations, 8801 N. Second St. (Final Reading) Mayor Johnson asked for a motion to remove from table Ordinance 04-23. Motion made by Tr. Wilson and second by Tr. Kidd. Ordinance 04-23 to remove from table was approved by voice vote. Staff report given by Village Administrator James Richter II. Discussion followed. Motion to approve Ordinance 04-23 made by Tr. Wilson and second by Tr. Kidd. Ordinance 04-23 was approved on Roll Call: 6 ayes (Trustees Wilson, Kidd, Bailey, Schmidt, Seipts, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Beck)

3. Ordinance 08-23, Special Use Permit for Self-Storage in the General Industrial (IG) District, 5040 Willow Creek Rd. (First Reading) Staff report was given by Village Administrator James Richter II. Mayor Johnson asked for a motion to approve Ordinance 08-23. Motion made by Trustee Wilson, second by Trustee Kidd, motion approved on Roll Call: 6 ayes (Trustees Wilson, Kidd, Bailey, Schmidt, Seipts, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Beck)

4. Ordinance 09-23, Variance from the Building Materials Industrial Design Standard, 5040 Willow Creek Rd. (First Reading) Staff report was given by Village Administrator James Richter II. Mayor Johnson asked for a motion to approve Ordinance 09-23. Motion made by Trustee Wilson, second by Trustee Seipts, motion approved on Roll Call: 6 ayes (Trustees Wilson, Kidd, Bailey, Schmidt, Seipts, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Beck)

XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: None

XIV. CLOSED SESSION: None

XV. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Trustee Wilson to adjourn; second by Trustee Seipts. The motion was approved on Voice Vote.

Meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m.

https://machesneypark.org/board_minutes___agendas/index.php