Quincy Reporter

Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met Jan. 2.

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 Stromberg.

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 Darron Burke

Village Administrator James Richter II

Treasurer Deb Alms

Village Engineer Chris Dopkins

Director of Public Works Mitch Hilden

Finance & HR Director Michelle Johannsen

Finance & HR Director Mike Childers

Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano

Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli

Management Analyst Dylan Moffitt

IV. The Journal of Proceedings for the Regular Board Meeting from December 18, 2023 was approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Deputy Clerk on a motion by Trustee Seipts and seconded by Trustee Bailey. Motion approved on voice vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of December 22, 2023, which reflects the total of all funds to be $38,787,933.19. A motion was made by Trustee Boggie 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: none

VII. Warrant: Trustee Wilson presented the warrant in the amount of $869,165.99 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:

• Today he attended the swearing in, promotions, retirements, and lifesaving awards for the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department at Veterans Hall. Two deputies were sworn in, six corrections officers were promoted, two received recognitions for years of service and retirement ceremony, and seven deputies received lifesaving awards.

• He reminded everyone to shop locally.

2. Attorney Burke had no report.

3. Village Administrator James Richter II had no report.

4. Finance & HR Director Mike Childers had no report.

5. Director of Public Works Mitch Hilden had no report.

6. Village Engineer Chris Dopkins had no report.

7. Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli added to the Mayor’s report that three of the deputies awarded the lifesaving awards are Machesney Park deputies.

IX. Committee and Trustee Reports

1. District #1 - Trustee Seipts, Planning & Economic Development Chair, reported that the Planning & Economic Development Committee met this evening. Three ordinances and one resolution will be going to the Board on January 16th, 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, wanted to make sure the police are being seen at the Gladys and Lawson area during school hours. In that same area a resident would like speed bumps/stop signs yield signs.

4. District #4 - Trustee Wilson, Administration & Finance Chair, reported that the Administration & Finance Committee met this evening. Resolution 02-R-24 will be going to the Board on January 16th 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. Ordinance 41-23, Text Amendment to Zoning Code, Adding Regulations for Residential Short-Term Rentals (Final Reading)

2. Ordinance 01-24, Variance from Commercial Sign Area Regulations, 11320 N. Second St. (Final Reading)

3. Ordinance 02-24, Amending the Village Code, Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2.103 (Final Reading)

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 Stromberg and seconded by Trustee Bailey. Motion approved. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson)

XI. Unfinished Business: none

XII. New Business: none

XIII. Public Comment: none

XIV. Closed Session: none.

XV. Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Seipts and seconded by Trustee Boggie. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned 6:10 p.m.

https://machesneypark.org/Government/Board%20minutes_agendas/2024/20240102%20BD%20minutes.docx