Quincy Reporter

Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met Feb. 21.

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 Brandon Nelson, GPS Faith Community followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Wilson Present: Mayor Steve Johnson, Trustees Joe Seipts, Jake Schmidt, James Kidd, Aaron Wilson, Terri Bailey, and Erick Beck

Also Present: Deputy Clerk Penny Miller

Village Attorney Tom Green

Village Administrator James Richter II

Finance and HR Manager Michelle Johannsen

Treasurer Deb Alms

Village Engineer Chris Dopkins

Superintendent of Public Works Mitch Hilden

Management Analyst Dylan Moffitt

Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano

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 February 6, 2023 and the Budget Kickoff Meeting from February 6, 223, were approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Clerk on a motion by Tr. Seipts and seconded by Tr. Bailey. Motion approved on Voice Vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of February 13, 2023, which reflects the total of all funds to be $32,653,541.04. A motion was made by Tr. Beck to accept the Treasurer’s report and seconded by Tr. Seipts. Motion approved. On Roll Call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Schmidt, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Beck, and Mayor Johnson)

VI. Communications: None

VII. Warrant: Tr. Wilson presented the warrant in the amount of $160,342.59 and moved for its passage; seconded by Tr. Schmidt. Motion approved. On Roll Call (7 ayes) Trustees Seipts, Schmidt, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Beck, and Mayor Johnson)

VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

A. Mayor Johnson reported on the following:

• On February 18th he attended the VFW Police Dinner. He congratulated Deputy Joseph Caravello for achieving Machesney Park’s VFW Officer of the Year

• He thanked Village staff, elected officials, and committee members for participating in the Village’s Economic Development Business Retention Program by touring Crandall Stats and Sensors, located at 9918 N. Alpine Rd. on February 14th.

• Additionally he reminded everyone to shop local as it helps our local community.

B. Attorney Tom Green had no report.

C. Village Administrator James Richter II introduced everyone to the new Community Development and Building Coordinator, Izzy Mandujano.

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 reported that the Village is currently accepting proposals for the IL251 sidewalk improvements.

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 had no report.

4. District #4 Trustee Wilson, Administration & Finance Chair announced 1 resolution is going to the board with positive recommendation this evening. He also echoed Mayor Johnson’s positive comments regarding Deputy Caravello.

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

6. District #6 Trustee Beck, Planning & Economic Development Vice - Chair had 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 11-23, Approving an Increase in the Number of Class A Liquor Licenses (Final Reading)

2. Resolution 04-R-23, Amend Village Personnel Policies & Job Description Manual

3. Resolution 05-R-23, Renewal Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverages with Principal Life Insurance Company

4. Resolution 06-R-23, Approving a Class A Liquor License Located at 8638 N. 2nd Street

5. Resolution 07-R-23, Approving a Class G Liquor License Located at 8638 N. 2nd Street

6. Resolution 08-R-23, Approving a Class P Liquor License Located at 8638 N. 2nd Street

7. Resolution 09-R-23, Approving a Class R Liquor License Located at 7834 N. 2nd Street

8. Resolution 10-R-23, Approving a Class G Liquor License Located at 7834 N. 2nd Street

9. Resolution 11-R-23, Professional Services Agreement for the Stone’s Landing Park Expansion Project

10. Resolution 13-R-23, Authorizing Home Repair and Accessibility Program Grant

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. Wilson and second by Tr. Schmidt. The motion was approved on Roll Call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Schmidt, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Beck, and Mayor Johnson)

XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

XII. NEW BUSINESS: None

XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: None

XIV. CLOSED SESSION: None

XV. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Tr. Schmidt to adjourn; second by Tr. Kidd. The motion was approved on Voice Vote. Meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

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