Quincy Reporter

Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met Feb. 18.

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 Luke Uran from First Free Rockford.

II. Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Julie Boggie.

III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

Present: Mayor Steve Johnson, Trustees Julie Boggie, Joe Seipts, Aaron Wilson, and Jodi Stromberg

Absent: Trustees Terri Bailey and James Kidd

Also Present: Village Attorney Tom Green

Treasurer Deb Alms

Village Administrator James Richter II

Finance & HR Director Shannon Hansen

Deputy Clerk Sarah Cortinas

Public Works Director Mitch Hilden

Village Engineer Chris Dopkins

Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano

Deputy Chief Josh Gesner

IV. The Journal of Proceedings for the Regular Board Meeting from February 3, 2025, was approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Clerk’s Office on a motion by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Stromberg. Motion approved by voice vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of February 10, 2025, which reflected the total of all funds to be $45,585,220.20. A motion was made by Trustee Wilson to accept the Treasurer’s Report and seconded by Trustee Stromberg. Motion approved. On roll call: 5 ayes, (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Wilson, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson); 2 absent (Trustees Bailey and Kidd).

VI. Communications: none

VII. Warrant: Trustee Wilson presented the warrant in the amount of $806,479.91 and moved for its passage; seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 5 ayes, (Trustees Stromberg, Wilson, Boggie, Seipts, and Mayor Johnson); 2 absent (Trustees Bailey and Kidd).

VIII. Administrative Reports

1. Mayor Johnson reported the following:

• Mayor Johnson thanked Mrs. Rush’s first-grade class for allowing him to participate in World Read Aloud Day,

• He informed that he attended the Chambers After Hours event hosted by Members Alliance Credit Union on February 14, 2025,

• 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 presented the quarterly investment report for October-December 2024. She reported that across all of the Village’s 18 interest-bearing accounts, there was a total increase of $13,629 in interest over the prior year at this point. The total interest earned on these accounts was $445,707. However, there was a decrease of approximately $43,000 compared to the previous quarter due to a decrease in interest rates. In fiscal year 2026, the Village will plan for conservative interest rates.

5. Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano reported that the Village has applied once again for the IHDA/HRAP grant.

6. Public Works Director Mitch Hilden had no report.

7. Village Engineer Chris Dopkins had no report.

8. Public Safety Deputy Chief Josh Gesner 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.

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

4. District #4 – Administration & Finance Aaron Wilson reported that the Administration & Finance Committee met this evening and there is one resolution, 10-R-25, going to the Board tonight with a positive recommendation. One resolution, 09-R-25 will go to the Board on March 3, 2025, with a positive recommendation.

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

6. District #6 –Public Improvement & Safety Chair Julie Boggie had no report (absent).

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

1. Ordinance 01-25, Text Amendment to Allow Administrative Variances from Building Material Design Standard Requirements (First Reading)

2. Ordinance 02-25, Text Amendment to Reduce Required Drive Thru Bypass Lane Width (First Reading)

3. Ordinance 03-25, Approving an Increase in the Number of Class A Liquor Licenses, Approving a Class A, Class P, Class G Liquor License for 11700 N 2nd St. (First Reading)

4. Ordinance 04-25, Text Amendment to Appendix B - Fee Schedule, to Re-Establish Plat Engineer Review Fee (First Reading)

5. Resolution 05-R-25, Responding to a Zoning Application Under Consideration by the Winnebago County Zoning Board

6. Resolution 07-R-25, Redevelopment Agreement with DMR Wellness, LLC and Trojan Holdings, LLC

7. Resolution 08-R-25, Economic Incentive Agreement with Trojan Holdings, LLC

8. Resolution 10-R-25, Land Donation Agreement with CDA Housing, Inc., for Senior Housing

Mayor Johnson called for a motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was made by Trustee Stromberg and seconded by Trustee Seipts. On roll call: 5 ayes, (Trustees Wilson, Boggie, Seipts, Stromberg, and Mayor Johnson); 2 absent (Trustees Bailey and Kidd).

Trustee Seipts made a motion to bring Ordinance 03-25, Approving an Increase in the Number of Class A Liquor Licenses, Approving a Class A, Class P, Class G Liquor License for 11700 N 2nd St., for Second Reading. Trustee Boggie seconded the motion. On roll call: 5 ayes, (Trustees Stromberg, Wilson, Boggie, Seipts, and Mayor Johnson); 2 absent, (Trustees Bailey and Kidd). Mayor Johnson then called for a motion to approve the second reading of the ordinance. Motion was made by Trustee Seipts and seconded by Trustee Boggie. On roll call: 5 ayes, (Trustees Stromberg, Wilson, Boggie, Seipts, and Mayor Johnson); 2 absent, (Trustees Bailey and Kidd). Ordinance 03-25 passed second reading.

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 Stromberg and seconded by Trustee Boggie. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned 6:14 p.m.

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