Quincy Reporter

Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met Jan. 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 Chaplain Corey Woodford from Rock River Chaplain Association.

II. Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee James Kidd.

III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

Present: Mayor Steve Johnson, Trustees James Kidd, Joe Seipts, and Julie Boggie

Absent: Trustees Aaron Wilson, Jodi Stromberg, and Terri Bailey Also

Present: Village Attorney Tom Green

Treasurer Deb Alms

Village Administrator James Richter II

Finance & HR Director Shannon Hansen

Management Analyst/Acting Clerk Kevyn-Ann Sutter

Public Works Director Mitch Hilden

Village Engineer Chris Dopkins

Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano Sergeant Pell (?)

IV. The Journal of Proceedings for the Regular Board Meeting from January 6, 2025, was approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Clerk’s Office on a motion by Trustee Boggie and seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved by voice vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of January 13, 2025, which reflected the total of all funds to be $44,962,760.99. A motion was made by Trustee Seipts to accept the Treasurer’s Report and seconded by Trustee Boggie. Motion approved. On roll call: 4 ayes, (Trustees Seipts, Kidd, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson); 3 absent (Trustees Wilson, Bailey, Stromberg).

VI. Communications: none

VII. Warrant: Trustee Boggie presented the warrant in the amount of $396,678.45 and moved for its passage; seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 4 ayes, (Trustees Seipts, Kidd, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson); 3 absent (Trustees Wilson, Bailey, and Stromberg).

VIII. Administrative Reports

1. Mayor Johnson reported the following:

• Mayor Johnson wanted to advise that Church’s Texas Chicken will occupy the old KFC building in the early spring of 2025,

• Burlington will soon occupy the old Office Depot space later this fall. This site will allow Burlington to be in the high-traffic gateway district,

• Burs Dental will open its newest location on Alpine Road,

• Harlem Community Center will host its open house and ribbon cutting for its newest location at 900 Roosevelt Road on January 31, 2025, from 3:30-6:30 p.m.,

• The ribbon cutting for Rockford Community Bank Wintrust on North Perryville Road will be held on January 28, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.,

• The ribbon cutting for Rustic Reflections Salon on North 2nd Street will be held on January 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.,

• And he reminded everyone how important it is to shop locally.

2. Attorney Green had no report.

3. Village Administrator James Richter II had no report.

4. Finance and Human Resources Director Shannon Hansen had no report.

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

6. Public Works Director Mitch Hilden had no report.

7. Village Engineer Chris Dopkins had no report.

8. Public Safety Sergeant Pell had no report.

IX. Committee and Trustee Reports

1. District #1 – Planning & Economic Development Chair Joe Seipts had no report.

2. District #2 – Planning & Economic Development Vice-Chair Jodi Stromberg had no report (absent).

3. District #3 – Public Improvement & Safety Vice-Chair James Kidd had no report

4. District #4 – Administration & Finance Aaron Wilson had no report (absent).

5. District #5 – Administration & Finance Vice-Chair Terri Bailey had no report (absent).

6. District #6 –Public Improvement & Safety Chair Julie Boggie reported that the Administration & Finance Committee met this evening and have one resolution, 04-R-25, going to the Board on February 3, 2025, with a positive recommendation.

X. Mayor Johnson noted that the next item is the Consent Agenda. Village Administrator James Richter II presented the consent agenda as follows:

1. Resolution 01-R-25, Final Plat Born Development

2. Resolution 03-R-25, Redevelopment Agreement with Stuhr Commercial

Mayor Johnson called for a motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was made by Trustee Seipts and seconded by Trustee Kidd. On roll call: 4 ayes, (Trustees Seipts, Kidd, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson; 3 absent (Trustees Wilson, Bailey, and Stromberg).

XI. Old Business: none

XII. New Business: none

XIII. Public Comment: none.

XIV. Closed Session: none.

XV. Mayor Johnson called for a motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Kidd and seconded by Trustee Boggie. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned 6:09 p.m.

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