Quincy Reporter

Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met June 2.

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 Corey Williams from Park City Church.

II. Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Julie Boggie.

III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

Present:

Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

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

Absent: Trustee Aaron Wilson

Also Present: Treasurer Deb Alms

Village Clerk Christopher Galetsis

Village Attorney Tom Green

Village Administrator James Richter II

Finance & HR Director Shannon Hansen

Management Analyst Kevyn-Ann Sutter

Village Engineer Chris Dopkins

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 19, 2025, was approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Clerk's Office on a motion by Trustee Stromberg and seconded by Trustee Boggie. Motion approved by voice vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer's Report as of May 30, 2025, which reflected the total of all funds to be $47,508,351.35. A motion was made by Trustee Bailey to accept the Treasurer's Report and seconded by Trustee Rote. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes, (Trustees Stromberg, Rote, Bailey, Boggie, Seipts, and Mayor Johnson); 1 absent (Trustees Wilson).

VI. Communications: none

VII. Warrant: Trustee Stromberg presented the warrant in the amount of $460,117.69 and moved for its passage; seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes, (Trustees Rote, Bailey, Boggie, Stromberg, Seipts, and Mayor Johnson); 1 absent (Trustee Wilson).

VIII. Administrative Reports

1. Mayor Johnson reported the following:

• Mayor Johnson announced that the Village is still looking for families to participate in the military banner program (16 spots) to recognize those currently serving or have served along North 2nd Street,

• He announced that Shawn Martin on the Planning & Zoning Commission is resigning due to relocating from the Village and he read Mr. Martin's formal resignation letter and thanks to serve on the Commission,

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

2. Attorney Green had no report, but he wanted to recognize that it is his 41st anniversary and wished his wife a happy anniversary.

3. Village Administrator James Richter II reported the following:

• He advised the trustees to remember to check their mailboxes,

• He reported that Midwest Aero Support is celebrating their 35th anniversary this year and they are holding an Open House on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. and everyone is welcome to attend,

• He congratulated Management Analyst Kevyn Sutter on receiving the James Banovitz Fellowship Award and Scholarship from Northern Illinois University,

• And he pointed out the new wall art at the entrance of the Board room, which features the Village Articles of Incorporation, a list of the Incorporation Committee, and the certification of the Village becoming an Illinois municipality.

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 reported the following:

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).

XI. Old Business: none

XII. New Business: none

XIII. Public Comment: none

XIV. Closed Session:

1. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) Purchase or lease of real property.

Mayor Johnson called for a motion to go into closed session. Motion was made by Trustee Stromberg and seconded by Trustee Bailey. Motion approved by voice vote and the Board entered closed session at 6:20 p.m.

The Board entered back into regular session at 6:40 p.m. Mayor Johnson asked Clerk Galetsis to take roll again. Attorney Tom Green advised that no action was taken during the closed session.

XV. Mayor Johnson called for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Trustee Stromberg and seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.

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