Quincy Reporter

Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met May 19.

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 Anthony Maynard from Firstborn Ministry.

II. Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Terri Bailey.

III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

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

Absent: Trustees Aaron Wilson and Neil Rote, Village Administrator James Richter II

Also Present: Treasurer Deb Alms

Village Clerk Christopher Galetsis

Village Attorney Tom Green

Finance & HR Director Shannon Hansen

Management Analyst Kevyn-Ann Sutter

Acting Village Engineer Nick Arps

Public Works Director Mitch Hilden

Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano

Deputy Chief Josh Gesner

IV. The Journal of Proceedings for the Regular Board Meeting from May 5, 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 May 12, 2025, which reflected the total of all funds to be $46,951,361.74. A motion was made by Trustee Stromberg to accept the Treasurer's Report and seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 5 ayes, (Trustees Stromberg, Bailey, Boggie, Seipts, and Mayor Johnson); 2 absent (Trustees Wilson and Rote).

VI. Communications:

a. Trustee Bailey read the proclamation for Police Week 2025.

b. Trustee Boggie read the proclamation for Public Works Week 2025.

VII. Warrant: Trustee Stromberg presented the warrant in the amount of $160,638.44 and moved for its passage; seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 5 ayes, (Trustees Boggie, Bailey, Stromberg, Seipts, and Mayor Johnson); 2 absent (Trustees Wilson and Rote).

VIII. Administrative Reports

1. Mayor Johnson reported the following:

Mayor Johnson presented two Community Investment Awards to:

(a) Hennig Co.

(b) Field Fastener

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

2. Attorney Green had no report.

3. Village Administrator James Richter II was absent and had no report.

4. Finance and Human Resources Director Shannon Hansen reported that the current budget includes the addition of a Public Works Maintenance position and a Finance & HR Generalist position. Job opening were posted on the Village website, shared on Facebook and LinkedIn, and the Finance position was also listed on ILCMA and IGFOA. Over two weeks, 388 resumes were received for the Public Works position and 131 for the Finance position. Interviews are currently being conducted.

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

6. Public Works Director Mitch Hilden reported that there were some corrections for the John Deere track skid steer agenda item on tonight's consent agenda. The machine has 20 hours on it, which resulted in an approximate discount of $30,000 on the sale price.

7. Acting Village Engineer Nick Arps had no report.

8. Public Safety Deputy Chief Josh Gesner reported that on May 16, 2025, Deputy Gordano was dispatched to a retail theft in progress at Target. He was able to stop and detain the suspect and acquired a full confession, resulting in charges of five counts of felony retail theft for this event and four prior events. The charges were approved by the state's attorney.

IX. Committee and Trustee Reports

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

2. District #2 - Public Improvement & Safety Chair Jodi Stromberg reported that the Administration & Finance Committee met this evening and there is one resolution (Resolution 31-R-25) going to the Board on June 2, 2025, with a positive recommendation. She also reported that the Public Improvement and Safety Committee met this evening and there are four resolutions (Resolutions 32-R-25, 34-R-25, 35-R-25, 36-R-25) going to the Board on June 2, 2025, with a positive recommendation. One resolution (Resolution 33-R-25) is going to tonight's Board with a positive recommendation.

3. District #3 - Administration & Finance Vice-Chair Neil Rote was absent and had no report.

4. District #4 - Administration & Finance Aaron Wilson was absent and had no report.

5. District #5 - Planning & Economic Development Vice-Chair Terri Bailey had no report.

6. District #6 -Public Improvement & Safety Vice-Chair Julie Boggie had no report.

X. Mayor Johnson noted that the next item is the Consent Agenda. Finance & HR Director Shannon Hansen presented the consent agenda as follows:

1. Ordinance 11-25, Special Use Permit for a Multi-Family Planned Unit Development, 7633 N. Perryville Rd (First Reading)

2. Ordinance 12-25, Variance from Accessory Building Front Setback Regulations, 1109 Prairie Ln (First Reading)

3. Ordinance 13-25, Variance from Accessory Building Size and Height Regulations, 1109 Prairie Ln (First Reading)

4. Ordinance 14-25, Text Amendment to Prohibit Long-Term Hotel/Motel Stays (First Reading)

5. Ordinance 15-25, Adopting Official Zoning Map for the Village of Machesney Park (First Reading)

6. Ordinance 16-25, Amending Chapter 4 to Decrease the Number of Class GC Licenses, Approve a Class GC and Class G Liquor License for 9601 Forest Hills Rd (First Reading)

7. Resolution 27-R-25, Redevelopment Agreement with Michalsen Properties, LLC

8. Resolution 28-R-25, Authorization to purchase a 2024 John Deere 352G Track Skid Steer

9. Resolution 29-R-25, Redevelopment Agreement with Machesney 173, LLC 10. Resolution 33-R-25, Award Construction Contract for the Illinois 251 Median Improvements

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

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 was made by Trustee Boggie and seconded by Trustee Stromberg. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

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