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Village of Machesney ParkVillage Board Met June 7.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor Steve Johnson.

In compliance with the capacity limits of the Governor's Bridge Phase Order, the Village is limiting occupancy in the Board room to 50 persons. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person; however, all non vaccinated individuals must wear face coverings. All meetings are broadcast live on the Village's YouTube channel, which can be accessed online at http://tiny.cc/vmpchannel. Public comment may be given in-person or written submissions received by 4:00 pm on the day of the meeting will be read on your behalf during the Public Comment portion of the meeting. Please email written submissions to clerk@machesneypark.org. Trustee Joe Seipts gave the Invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Jake Schmidt.

Present: Mayor Steve Johnson, Trustees Joe Seipts, Jake Schmidt, Terri Bailey, Erick Beck and James Kidd Present: Clerk Robbin Snodgrass

Village Attorney Tom Green

Village Treasurer Deborah Alms

Village Administrator James Richter II

Finance and HR Manager Michelle Johannsen

Public Works Superintendent Chad Hunter

Village Engineer Chris Dopkins

Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli

Absent: Trustee Aaron Wilson

The Journal of Proceedings for the Regular Board Meeting from May17, 2021, was approved per typewritten copy submitted by the Clerk on a motion by Trustee Bailey and seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 5 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Schmidt, Kidd, Bailey and Beck ), 0 nays, 1 absent (Trustee Wilson)

Village Treasurer Deborah Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of May 28, 2021, reflecting the total of all funds to be $19,155,766.42. A motion was made by Trustee Schmidt and seconded by Trustee Beck to accept the Treasurer’s Report and place it on file. Motion approved. On roll call: 5 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Schmidt, Kidd, Bailey and Beck ), 0 nays, 1 absent (Trustee Wilson)

Communications: None

Trustee Schmidt presented the warrant in the amount of $214,748.08 and moved for its passage; seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Schmidt, Kidd, Bailey, Beck and Mayor Johnson), 0 nays, 1 absent (Trustee Wilson)

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

Mayor Johnson called for a motion to appoint Trustees to committee assignments for 2021/2022. Motion for approval by Tr. Bailey, second by Trustee Schmidt. Motion approved. On roll call: 4 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Schmidt, Bailey, and Beck), 1 nay (Kidd), 1 absent (Trustee Wilson)

Mayor Johnson also presented a nomination to appoint Jodi Stromberg to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Motion for approval by Trustee Seipts and second by Trustee Schmidt. Motion approved. On roll call: 4 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Schmidt, Bailey, and Beck), 1 nay (Kidd), 1 absent (Trustee Wilson)

Mayor Johnson presented a check to CEO Chip Stoner from the Carlson Boys and Girls Club and thanked Chip for the club’s continued service to the youth in our community. Chip thanked the board and then went on to explain that the donation would be used to help with academic success.

On June 1, Mayor Johnson attended the opening of a new transportation hub at the Rockford/O’Hare Airport.

On June 3, Mayor Johnson attended a press conference announcing Rock Town Adventures would be taking over park operation at Rock Cut State Park.

Attorney Tom Green had no report.

Village Administrator James Richter II reported that LDGF state funds would not be cut from the 2022 state budget that passed last week

Finance and HR Manager Michelle Johannsen no report.

Public Works Superintendent Chad Hunter had no report.

Village Engineer Chris Dopkins reported that the Alpine Road repair project has started and is moving along. Public Safety Supervisor, Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli had no report.

COMMITTEE AND TRUSTEE REPORTS

District #1 Trustee Seipts, Public Improvements and Safety Chair thanked Harlem Roscoe Fire for the service it provided to a resident with a gas leak.

District #2 Trustee Schmidt, Administration and Finance Vice-Chair, reported that one Ordinance and four Resolutions, were approved at the A&F meeting this evening and will go to Board with positive recommendations.

District #3 Trustee Kidd, Public Improvements and Safety Vice-Chair reported his reason for voting nay on committee appointments and also turned in a petition from residents with 51 signatures that was circulated from April 18 – May 5.

District #4 Trustee Wilson, Administration and Finance Chair left no report.

District #5 Trustee Bailey, Planning and Economic Development Chair, reported that two Ordinances were approved and will go to Board with positive recommendations.

District #6 Trustee Beck, Planning and Economic Development Vice-Chair, had no report.

XI. CONSENT AGENDA - Mayor Johnson noted that the next item is the Consent Agenda. He asked Staff to introduce all items to be considered under the Consent Agenda.

Village Administrator James Richter II, presented the items under Item X. Consent Agenda as follows:

X. Consent Agenda*

A. Ordinance 25-21, Variance in Accessory Building Height, 12928 Ventura Blvd., Second Reading 

Ord 25-21/1st/Pass

B. Resolution 32–R-21, Driveway Variance for 9436 Shore Dr.

Res 32-R-21/Pass

C. Resolution 35–R-21, Approving a Military Banner Program for FY 2021-2022 

Res 35-R-21/Pass

D. Resolution 36–R-21, Approving an Engineering Services Agreement the 2021 Pavement Maintenance Program.

Res 36-R-21/Pass

Mayor Johnson asked if there were any items to be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. There were none. The Consent Agenda was accepted as presented.

Mayor Johnson called for a motion to approve all items under the Consent Agenda. The motion was made by Trustee Bailey and seconded by Trustee Beck. The motion was approved On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Schmidt, Kidd, Bailey, Beck and Mayor Johnson), 0 nays, 1 absent (Trustee Wilson)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

A. Ordinance 18-21, Variance from Freestanding Sign Base and Height Regulations, and Sign Area Restrictions, 6941 N. 2nd St. – First Reading

Motion by Trustee Schmidt to remove from the table Ordinance 18-21, and seconded by Trustee Seipts. The motion was approved by roll call vote: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Schmidt, Kidd, Bailey, Beck and Mayor Johnson), 0 nays, 1 absent (Trustee Wilson)

Ord. 18-21/1st/Pass

21. Unfinished Business Ord. 18-21/1st/Pass

Village Administrator James Richter II, reported the applicant needed some additional time to contemplate options and create the drawings for the project. Staff recommends a motion to table this item again.

Motion by Trustee Schmidt to table Ordinance 18-21; seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved by roll call vote: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Schmidt, Kidd, Bailey, Beck and Mayor Johnson), 0 nays, 1 absent (Trustee Wilson)

NEW BUSINESS : None

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

CLOSED SESSION: None

Motion by Trustee Beck to adjourn; seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved by roll call vote: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Schmidt, Kidd Bailey, Beck and Mayor Johnson), 0 nays,1 absent (Trustee Wilson)

Meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

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