Quincy Reporter

Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met May 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Mayor Johnson.

I. Invocation was given by Pastor Bobby Sheets from Riverside Community 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, and Julie Boggie

Absent: Trustee Terri Bailey

Also Present: Deputy Clerk Penny Miller

Village Attorney Tom Green

Village Administrator James Richter II

Treasurer Deb Alms

Finance & HR Director Mike Childers

Village Engineer Chris Dopkins

Director of Public Works Mitch Hilden

Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano

Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli

IV. The Journal of Proceedings for the Regular Board Meeting from April 15, 2024 was approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Deputy Clerk on a motion by Trustee Boggie and seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved on voice vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of April 29, 2024, which reflects the total of all funds to be $38,982,388.56. A motion was made by Trustee Wilson to accept the Treasurer’s Report and seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Bailey)

VI. Communications: none.

VII. Warrant: Trustee Wilson presented the warrant in the amount of $231,604.14 and moved for its passage; seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Bailey)

VIII. Administrative Reports

1. Mayor Johnson reported the following:

• He entertained a motion to approve his nominations for committee appointments. Motion by Trustee Kidd and seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Bailey)

Administration and Finance: Chair Aaron Wilson, Vice-Chair Terri Bailey, and Julie Boggie

Planning & Economic Development: Chair Joe Seipts, Vice-Chair Jodi Stromberg, and Terri Bailey

Public Improvement & Safety: Chair Julie Boggie, Vice-Chair James Kidd, and Jodi Stromberg

Liquor Commission: Commissioner Steve Johnson, Aaron Wilson, Joe Seipts, and James Kidd

• He read a resignation letter from Scott Heidemann. Mr. Heidenmann will no longer be able to sit on the Planning & Zoning Commission.

• He reported that the first Hot Rods and Hot East Car Show was well attended on April 27th.

• He reminded everyone to shop locally.

2. Attorney Green had no report.

3. Village Administrator James Richter II had no report.

4. Finance & HR Director Mike Childers gave the Quarterly Investment Report for January-March, 2024. Total interest earned for the quarter was $420,583, a decrease of approximately $11,400 compared to the prior quarter but an increase of approximately $215,000 compared to the prior year. Interest rates have remained strong and investment income continues to perform well.

5. Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano had no report.

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

7. Village Engineer Chris Dopkins had no report.

8. Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli attended the Special Olympic Ceremony at Harlem Hight School on Saturday, May 4th which had over 1,000 participants. This week is Corrections Officers Week. He reported on the April, 2024 police activity, there were 1902 calls for service, 532 traffic stops, and 13 DUI’s.

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 will go to the Board on May 20th, 2024, both with positive recommendations and one resolution will go to the Board this evening with a positive recommendation.

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

3. District #3 - Trustee Kidd, Public Improvement & Safety Vice-Chair, had no report.

4. District #4 - Trustee Wilson, Administration & Finance Chair, reported that the Administration & Finance Committee met this evening. Resolution 21-R-24 will be going to the Board this evening with a positive recommendation and Resolution 24-R-24 will go to the Board on May 20th, 2024 with a positive recommendation. He will be absent from the May 20th meetings as he attends the VetsRoll activities.

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

6. District #6, Trustee Boggie, Administration & Finance Vice-Chair, thanked the Board for allowing her to attend Lobby Day on April 17th.

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 21-24, Variance to Allow a Fence Where There Is No Principal Structure, 9811 Queen Oaks Dr. (Final Reading)

2. Resolution 14-R-24, Jurisdictional Boundary Line Agreement with Village of Roscoe

3. Resolution 15-R-24, Approve a Class B Liquor License for 8332 N. Second St.

4. Resolution 17-R-24, Variance for Second Driveway at 1023 Bunting Drive

5. Resolution 18-R-24, Variance for Driveway Setback at 405 Wilshire Blvd.

6. Resolution 21-R-24, Award Construction Contract for North Park Road Improvements

7. Resolution 22-R-24, Responding to a Zoning Application Under Consideration by the Winnebago County Zoning Board

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 Boggie and seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Bailey)

XI. Unfinished Business:

1. Ordinance 22-24, Variance from Front Setback Requirement, 11205 Debussey Dr. (Final Reading). Staff requested to postpone Ordinance 22-24 while they are waiting for additional information from the Winnebago County Health Department to be able to present the item accurately. Ordinance 22-24 will be heard at the May 20, 2024 Board meeting.

XII. New Business: none

XIII. Public Comment: Megan Schultz addressed the committee in favor of allowing chickens in Machesney Park. Kelly Bowski also spoke in favor of chickens.

XIV. Closed Session: none

XV. Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Kidd and seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned 6:23 p.m.

https://machesneypark.org/Government/Board%20minutes_agendas/2024/20240506%20BD%20minutes.docx