Quincy Reporter

Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met May 21.

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 Father Aaron Downing from St. Bridget Church

II. Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Bailey.

III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

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

Absent: Trustee Aaron Wilson

Also Present: Deputy Clerk Penny Miller

Village Attorney Tom Green

Finance & HR Director Mike Childers

Village Engineers Nick Arps and Ada Parker

Director of Public Works Mitch Hilden

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 May 6, 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. Finance & HR Director Mike Childers presented the Treasurer’s Report as of May 13, 2024, which reflects the total of all funds to be $39,785.254.04. A motion was made by Trustee Stromberg to accept the Treasurer’s Report and seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Wilson)

VI. Communications: none.

VII. Warrant: Trustee Bailey presented the warrant in the amount of $450,600.52 and moved for its passage; seconded by Trustee Stromberg. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Wilson)

VIII. Administrative Reports

1. Mayor Johnson reported the following:

• He reminded everyone of the next Hot Rods and Hot Eats Car Show being held on June 1st at the Town Center from 4pm to 7pm.

• He invited everyone to HCC’s Opening Ceremonies being held on Saturday, June 1st at Harlem High School Football Stadium.

• He congratulated Ryan and Mandy Miller on their Open House for The Mill on Friday, May 17th.

• He reminded everyone to shop locally.

2. Attorney Green had no report.

3. Village Administrator James Richter II left no report.

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

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

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

7. Village Engineers Nick Arps and Ada Parker reported that construction will begin on North Park Road improvements either the week of June 3 or June 10.

8. Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli gave an update on the construction accident which occurred at Hennig earlier today. Two individuals were injured. OSHA will be taking over the scene.

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, had no report.

4. District #4 - Trustee Wilson, Administration & Finance Chair, left no report.

5. District #5, Trustee Bailey, Administration & Finance Vice-Chair, reported that the Administration and Finance Committee met this evening. One ordinance and four resolutions will be going to the Board on June 3rd, all with positive recommendations.

6. District #6, Trustee Boggie, Public Improvement & Safety Chair, reported that the Public Improvement & Safety Committee met this evening. Two resolutions will go to the Board on June 3rd , both with positive recommendations and one resolution will go to the Board this evening with a positive recommendation.

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 Attorney Tom Green presented the items under Consent Agenda as follows:

1. Ordinance 28-24, Variance from Commercial Sign Area Regulations, 9733 N. Alpine Rd. (First Reading)

2. Ordinance 29-24, Variance from Commercial Fencing Requirement, 7817 N. Second St. (First Reading)

3. Resolution 24-R-24, Authorization to Purchase Public Work Vehicles and Equipment

4. Resolution 28-R-24, Award Construction Contract for the Burden Road Improvements

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

Trustee Kidd made a motion to waive the rules to bring back Ordinance 28-24 for second reading. Seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustee Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Wilson).

Motion by Trustee Bailey to approve Ordinance 28-24, Variance from Commercial Sign Area Regulations, 9733 N. Alpine Rd. (Final Reading) and seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved. On roll call 6 ayes (Trustee Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Wilson).

XI. Unfinished Business:

1. Ordinance 22-24, Variance from Front Setback Requirement, 11205 Debussey Dr. (Final Reading). The applicant has requested a continuance of Ordinance 22-24 to June 3rd.. Motion by Trustee Bailey to continue Ordinance 22-24 to the June 3, 2024 Board meeting. Seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustee Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Wilson)

XII. New Business: none

XIII. Public Comment: Trustee Boggie noted that last week was Police Week and thanked Chief Micelli and all personnel for keeping the Village safe.

XIV. Closed Session: none

XV. Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Bailey and seconded by Trustee Stromberg. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned 6:12 p.m.

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