Quincy Reporter

Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met Oct. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Johnson.

I. Invocation was given by Pastor Heewon Kim from New Life United Methodist Church, Evans United Methodist Church, and Harlem United Methodist Church.

II. Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Kidd.

III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

Present: Mayor Steve Johnson, Trustees Joe Seipts, Jodi Stromberg, James Kidd, Aaron Wilson, Terri Bailey, and Julie Boggie

Also Present: Deputy Clerk Penny Miller

Village Attorney Tom Green

Village Administrator James Richter II

Treasurer Deb Alms

Village Engineer Chris Dopkins

Director of Public Works Mitch Hilden

Finance & HR Director Michelle Johannsen

Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano

Public Safety Supervisor Lt. Joe Broullard

Management Analyst Dylan Moffitt

IV. The Journal of Proceedings for the Regular Board Meeting from October 2, 2023 was approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Deputy Clerk on a motion by Trustee Stromberg and seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved on voice vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of October 10, 2023, which reflects the total of all funds to be $40,121,438.85. A motion was made by Trustee Wilson to accept the Treasurer’s Report and seconded by Trustee Bailey. Motion approved. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson).

VI. Communications: none.

VII. Warrant: Trustee Wilson presented the warrant in the amount of $1,440,254.85 and moved for its passage; seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson).

VIII. Administrative Reports

1. Mayor Johnson reported the following:

• He reminded everyone of the annual Touch-a-Truck event being held on Saturday, October 28 from 11 am – 1 pm at the Town Center.

• He announced the grand opening of 5 Guys will be on Monday, October 23 at 11 am.

• He reminded everyone to shop locally.

2. Attorney Green had no report

3. Village Administrator James Richter II had no report.

4. Finance & HR Manager Michelle Johannsen had no report.

5. Director of Public Works Mitch Hilden reminded everyone that Rock River Disposal will begin the yearly leaf vac program today.

6. Village Engineer Chris Dopkins gave an update on projects going on in the Village.

7. Public Safety Supervisor Lt. Joe Broullard had no report.

IX. Committee and Trustee Reports

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

2. District #2 - Trustee Stromberg, Planning & Economic Development Vice-Chair, had no report.

3. District #3 - Trustee Kidd, Public Improvement & Safety Vice-Chair, reminded everyone that with the war on Israel and the threat of terrorism, it is good to be aware and alert of your surroundings and to be prepared for a possible occurrence. He also thanked Mitch Hilden for being a volunteer football coach.

4. District #4 - Trustee Wilson, Administration & Finance Chair, reported that the Administration & Finance Committee met this evening. Resolution 59-R-23 will be going to the Board on November 6th with a positive recommendation.

5. District #5, Trustee Bailey, Public Improvement & Safety Chair, reported that the Public Improvement & Safety Committee met this evening. Resolution 60-R-23 will be going to the Board on November 6th with a positive recommendation.

6. District #6, Trustee Boggie, Administration & Finance 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 on the Consent Agenda. Village Administrator James Richter II presented the items under Consent Agenda as follows:

1. Ordinance 41-23, Text Amendment to Zoning Code, Adding Regulations for Residential Short-Term Rentals (First Reading)

2. Ordinance 42-23, Approving an Increase in the Number of Class A Liquor License (Final Reading)

3. Resolution 54-R-23, Standard Operating Procedure: Permitting Fences in the 100-Year Floodplain, Exempt from Floodplain Development Permit Review

4. Resolution 57-R-23, Approving a Class A Liquor License for 1405 West Lane Road

5. Resolution 58-R-23, Approving a Class G Liquor License for 1405 West Lane Road

Mayor Johnson asked if there were any items to be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. Trustee Boggie asked for Ordinance 42-23, Resolution 57-R-23, and Resolution 58-R-23, to be removed from the consent agenda. Trustee Kidd asked for Ordinance 41-23 to be removed from the consent agenda. Mayor Johnson asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion made by Trustee Seipts and seconded by Trustee Wilson. Motion approved. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson)

XI. Unfinished Business

1. Ordinance 41-23, Text Amendment to Zoning Code, Adding Regulations for Residential Short-Term Rentals (First Reading). Motion by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Bailey to approve Ordinance 41-23. Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano presented Ordinance 41.23. Motion by Trustee Kidd to table Ordinance 41-23 and seconded by Trustee Bailey. Motion to table Ordinance 41-23 was approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 1 nay (Trustee Wilson)

2. Ordinance 42-23, Approving an Increase in the Number of Class A Liquor Licenses (Final Reading). Motion by Trustee Bailey and seconded by Trustee Kidd to approve Ordinance 42-23. Deputy Clerk Penny Miller presented Ordinance 42-23, Resolution 57-R-23, and Resolution 58-R-23. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) 1 nay (Trustee Boggie).

3. Resolution 57-R-23, Approving a Class A Liquor License for 1405 West Lane Road. Motion by Trustee Bailey and seconded by Trustee Kidd to approve Resolution 57-R-23. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) 1 nay (Trustee Boggie).

4. Resolution 58-R-23, Approving a Class G Liquor License for 1405 West Lane Road. Motion by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Stromberg to approve Resolution 58-R-23. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) 1 nay (Trustee Boggie).

XII. New Business: none.

XIII. Public Comment: none

XIV. Closed Session: none.

XV. Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Kidd and seconded by Trustee Stromberg. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned 6:21 p.m.

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