Quincy Reporter

Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met June 3.

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 Brandon Nelson from GPS Faith Community.

II. Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Boggie.

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 Wilson

Also Present: Village Attorney Tom Green

Village Administrator James Richter II

Acting Deputy Clerk - Management Analyst Dylan Moffitt

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 May 20, 2024 was approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Deputy Clerk on a motion by Trustee Bailey and seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved on voice vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of May 28, 2024, which reflects the total of all funds to be $40,363,073.93. A motion was made by Trustee Stromberg to accept the Treasurer’s Report and seconded by Trustee Seipts. 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 $167,579.97 and moved for its passage; seconded by Trustee Seipts. 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 expressed his condolences to the family of former Machesney Park Mayor Steve Kuhn who passed away on May 21st. He served as Mayor from 1994 until 2001. He was known for his commitment to the growth and development of the Village. His vision and leadership played a pivotal role in shaping the Village into the vibrant community it is today.

• He expressed his condolences to the family of former Loved Park Fire Chief Phil Foley who passed away on May 23rd. He served as Fire Chief for Loves Park for 37 years.

• He asked everyone to stand for a moment of silence in remembrance of both Steve Kuhn and Phil Foley.

• He announced that Deputy Clerk Penny Miller is retiring after 35 years of service with the Village of Machesney.

• 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 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 Engineer Chris Dopkins reported that work has begun on North Park Road. The road will be closed between Victory and Waterview for the next two weeks.

8. Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli 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. One ordinance will go to the Board this evening with a positive recommendation and two ordinances will go the Board on. June 17, both 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, had no report.

4. District #4 - Trustee Wilson, Administration & Finance Chair, reported that the Administration and Finance Committee met this evening. Two resolutions will be going to the Board on June 17th, both with positive recommendations.

5. District #5, Trustee Bailey, Administration & Finance Vice-Chair, had no report.

6. District #6, Trustee Boggie, Public Improvement & Safety 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 Attorney Tom Green presented the items under Consent Agenda as follows:

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

2. Ordinance 34-24, Authorize Disposal of Certain Personal Property (First Reading)

3. Resolution 23-R-24, Authorize Release of Closed Session Minutes

4. Resolution 26-R-24, Variance for Driveway Width at 3068 Stralow Ln.

5. Resolution 27-R-24, Approve a Professional Service Agreement for the 2024 Pavement Maintenance Program

6. Resolution 29-R-24, Setting the Public Hearing for the Perryville-173 Business District

7. Resolution 30-R-24, Setting the Public Hearing for the Speedway North Business District

8. Resolution 31-R-24, Proposing a Redevelopment Plan and Project for, and the Designation of the Perryville-Route 173 Redevelopment Project Area, and the Adoption of Tax Increment Allocation Financing and Convening a Joint Review Board and Calling a Public Hearing in Connection Herewith

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 Bailey. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees 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 17th . Motion by Trustee Kidd to continue Ordinance 22-24 to the June 17, 2024 Board meeting. Seconded by Trustee Bailey. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustee Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Wilson).

XII. New Business:

1. Ordinance 33-24, Variance from the Rear Setback Requirement for a Pool, 1015 Bunting Dr. (First Reading). Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano presented Ordinance 33-24. Motion was made by Trustee Bailey and seconded by Trustee Stromberg to approve Ordinance 33-24 for final reading. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Wilson).

Trustee Seipts made a motion to waive the rules and bring back Ordinance 33-24 for second reading. Seconded by Trustee Bailey. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Wilson).

Motion by Trustee Kidd to approve Ordinance 33-24, Variance from the Rear Setback Requirement for a Pool, 1015 Bunting Dr. (Final Reading) and seconded by Trustee

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

XIII. Public Comment: none

XIV. Closed Session: none

XV. Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Bailey and seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned 6:13 p.m.

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