Quincy Reporter

Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met Nov. 6.

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 Corey Williams from Park City Church.

II. Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Wilson.

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

AlsoPresent: Deputy Clerk Penny Miller

Village Attorney Tom Green

Village Administrator James Richter II

Treasurer Deb Alms

Finance & HR Director Michelle Johannsen

Finance & HR Director Mike Childers

Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano

Public Safety Representative Sergeant Neil Roberts

Management Analyst Dylan Moffitt

IV. The Journal of Proceedings for the Regular Board Meeting from October 16, 2023 was approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Deputy Clerk on a motion by Trustee Kidd and seconded by Trustee Bailey. Motion approved on voice vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of October 30, 2023, which reflects the total of all funds to be $40,364,297.38. A motion was made by Trustee Wilson to accept the Treasurer’s Report and seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson).

VI. Communications: Ms. Lori Reavis, was present to address the Board in reference to Ordinance 41-23,regarding short term rentals. Ms. Reavis expressed her concerns about some of the requirements of the Ordinance.

VII. Warrant: Trustee Wilson presented the warrant in the amount of $573,087.11 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 thanked everyone who volunteered and attended the Village’s Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, October 28th.

• He reminded everyone of the Light Up the-Parks Holiday Parade to be held on Sunday, November 19 starting at 5:30 pm.

• He reminded everyone of the Village’s Annual Toy Drive, toys will be collected at Village Hall through December 8.

• He attended ribbon cuttings at Five Guys on October 23, and Ritchie’s Smokin’ BBQ on October 31.

• He mentioned that the September issue of Northwest Realtors listed Loves Park and Machesney Park as the top two highest home sales municipalities in Illinois.

• He reminded everyone to shop locally.

2. Attorney Green had no report.

3. Village Administrator James Richter II gave a report on leaf vacuuming for this year.

4. Finance & HR Manager Michelle Johannsen gave the Quarterly Investment Report for July-September 2023. Total interest earned for the quarter was $380,283, an increase of $95K compared to the prior quarter and an increase of over $300K compared to the prior year. Interest rates have remained strong and investment income is performing well. The Village has a $2M CD currently held at Wintrust that is maturing tomorrow. The treasurer quoted CD and money market rates with various banks and has decided to move the funds into a money market at Wintrust that is currently earning 5.58% interest. As the Village nears the end of the year, keep in mind that cash balances will start to decrease as construction pay apps are paid, debt payments are made, and TIF reimbursements are paid out.

5. Director of Public Works Mitch Hilden left his leaf vacuuming report with Administrator James Richter II.

6. Village Engineer Chris Dopkins left no report.

7. Public Safety Supervisor Sgt. Neil Roberts had no report.

IX. Committee and Trustee Reports

1. District #1 - Trustee Seipts, Planning & Economic Development Chair, reported that the Planning & Economic Development Committee met this evening. Two ordinances and one resolution will be going to the Board on November 20th, all with positive recommendations.

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

3. District #3 - Trustee Kidd, Public Improvement & Safety Vice-Chair, wish Sgt. Neil Robets a Happy Birthday coming up.

4. District #4 - Trustee Wilson, Administration & Finance Chair, reported that the Administration & Finance Committee met this evening. Resolution 62-R-23 will be going to the Board on November 20th with a positive recommendation.

5. District #5, Trustee Bailey, Public Improvement & Safety Chair, had no report.

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. Resolution 59-R-23, Authorizing a Subscription Agreement with DebtBook

2. Resolution 60-R-23, Variance for Driveway Width at 8326 Ravere St.

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 Trustee Kidd and seconded by Trustee Stromberg. 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). Mayor Johnson asked for a motion to remove Ordinance 41-23 from the table. Motion by Trustee Stromberg, second by Trustee Kidd to remove Ordinance 41-23 from the table. Motion carried by voice vote. On October 16, the main motion to approve was made by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Bailey. Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano presented Ordinance 41-23. Discussion followed. Trustee Bailey withdrew her second and Trustee Wilson withdrew his motion to approve Ordinance 41.23. Motion by Trustee Kidd and second by Trustee Bailey to send Ordinance 41-23 back to the Planning & Economic Development Committee for further discussion. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 1 nay (Trustee Wilson) .

XII. New Business: none.

XIII. Public Comment: none

XIV. Closed Session: none.

XV. Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned 6:28 p.m.

https://machesneypark.org/Government/Board%20minutes_agendas/2023/20231106%20BD%20minutes.docx