Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met Feb. 17.
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, GPS Church
II. Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Julie Boggie.
III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
Present: Mayor Steve Johnson, Trustees Aaron Wilson, Joe Seipts, Terri Bailey, Julie Boggie, Neil Rote, and Jodi Stromberg
Absent:
Also Present:
Village Clerk Christopher Galetsis
Village Attorney Tom Green
Village Treasurer Deb Alms
Village Administrator James Richter II
Finance & HR Director Shannon Hansen
Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano
Management Analyst Kevyn-Ann Sherman
Public Works Director Mitch Hilden
Village Engineer Chris Dopkins
Deputy Chief Josh Gesner
IV. The Journal of Proceedings for the Regular Board Meeting from February 2, 2025, was approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Clerk’s office on a motion by Trustee Stromberg and seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved by voice vote.
V. Village Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of February 3, 2026, which reflected the total of all funds to be $53,221,405.19. A motion was made by Trustee Wilson to accept the Treasurer’s Report and seconded by Trustee Bailey. Motion approved. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Bailey, Rote, Wilson, Boggie, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) and 0 nays.
VI. Communications: During the meeting, Clerk Chris Galetsis took the time to inform trustees to visit the Clerk’s Office to review closed session meeting minutes before they are to be reviewed by the Village Attorney for release.
VII. Warrant: Trustee Wilson presented the warrant in the amount of $637,913.63 and moved for its passage; seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Bailey, Rote, Wilson, Boggie, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) and 0 nays.
VIII. Administrative Reports
1. Mayor Johnson reported the following:
• Mayor Johnson reported he was pleased to be part of Olson Park Elementary School’s first grade classroom for National Read Aloud Day and enjoyed the enthusiasm from the students.
• Mayor Johnson encouraged all veterans in Machesney Park to submit an official military portrait for the Village’s banner program that displays each portrait along highway 251.
• Lastly, Mayor Johnson reminded everyone of the importance of shopping locally.
2. Attorney Tom 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. Deputy Chief Josh Gesner reported that Deputy Refugio Tostado of Machesney Park won the award of Deputy of the Year.
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 two resolutions would be moving forward with a positive recommendation: Resolution #13-R-26, Honorary naming of Melbourne Avenue as Gary Jury Way and Resolution #16-R-26, Professional services agreement with McMahon Group for the 2026 pavement maintenance program.
3. District #3 – Administration & Finance Vice-Chair Neil Rote had no report.
4. District #4 – Administration & Finance Aaron Wilson reported that from tonight’s Administration and Finance meeting that the following resolutions would be moving forward with a positive recommendation: Resolution #14-R- 26, Professional services agreement with McMahon Group for Darby Close Subdivision engineering services; Resolution #15-R-26, Natural gas utility facility relocation agreement with Northern Illinois Gas Company; Resolution #17-R-26, Joint funding agreement for the Latham Park Streamgage; Resolution #18-R-26, Cost sharing agreement for the Latham Park Streamgage; and Resolution #19-R-26, Redevelopment agreement with Dunderhead, LLC at 7549 Quantum Court.
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. Consent Agenda: Mayor Johnson noted that the next item is the Consent Agenda. Village Administrator James Richter II presented five items for tonight’s consent agenda:
1. Ordinance #02-26, Zoning Map Amendment from the Commercial General (CG) District to the Multi-Family Residential (R4) District, 7755 N. Perryville Rd.
2. Ordinance #03-26, Special Use Permit for a Multi-Family Planned Unit Development, 7755 N. Perryville Rd.
3. Ordinance #04-26, Variance from Multi-Family Development Standards, 7755 N. Perryville Rd.
4. Resolution #11-R-26, Phase I of the Village’s Affordable Homeownership Program
5. Resolution #12-R-26, Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement for 7755 Perryville Road
Mayor Johnson called for a motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was made by Trustee Seipts and seconded by Trustee Rote. Motion approved. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Bailey, Rote, Wilson, Boggie, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) and 0 nays.
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.
i. During the February 17, 2026 board meeting, there was a closed session held. Motion to go into closed session was made by Trustee Stromberg and seconded by Trustee Seipts, closed session was entered at 6:11 p.m.
ii. Upon exiting the closed session, a motion was made by Trustee Bailey and seconded by Trustee Stromberg to re-enter the regular session at 6:16 p.m.
iii. Mayor Johnson reconvened open session at 6:16 p.m. Roll call was taken and all members were present.
XV. Mayor Johnson called for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Trustee Seipts and seconded by Trustee Stromberg. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
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