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Village of Machesney Park Village Board met Jan. 2.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Johnson.

Invocation was given by Pastor Heath Tibbetts, First Baptist Church of Machesney Park, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Seipts

Present: Mayor Steve Johnson, Trustees Joe Seipts, Jake Schmidt, Terri Bailey and Erick Beck

Absent: Trustees James Kidd and Aaron Wilson

Also Present: Clerk Robbin Snodgrass

Village Attorney Tom Green

Village Administrator James Richter II

Treasurer Deb Alms

Superintendent of Public Works Mitch Hilden

Management Analyst Dylan Moffitt

Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli  

III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum.

IV. The Journal of Proceedings for the Regular Board Meeting from December 19, 2022 were approved per typewritten copy submitted by the Clerk on a motion by Tr. Schmidt and seconded by Tr. Seipts. Motion approved on Voice Vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of December 27, 2022 which reflects the total of all funds to be $31,205,858.61. A motion was made by Tr. Beck and seconded by Tr. Bailey. Motion approved. On Roll Call: 5 ayes (Trustees Beck, Bailey, Schmidt, Seipts, and Mayor Johnson) 2 absent (Trustee Kidd and Wilson)

VI. Communications: None

VII. Warrant: Tr. Schmidt presented the warrant in the amount of $784,326.57 and moved for its passage; second by Tr. Seipts. Motion approved On Roll Call: 5 ayes (Trustees Beck, Bailey, Schmidt, Seipts, and Mayor Johnson) 2 absent (Trustee Kidd and Wilson)

VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

A. Mayor Johnson reported on the following:

• Mayor Johnson sent condolences to the Family of North Park Firefighter/Engineer Brian Rehnberg on his passing.

• Mayor Johnson also reminded residents to shop local to help the community.

A. Mayor’s Report 

B. Attorney Tom Green had no report.

B. Attorney’s Report  

C. Village Administrator James Richter II had no report.

D. Finance and HR Manager Michelle Johannsen left no report.

E. Superintendent of Public Works Mitch Hilden had no report.

F. Village Engineer Chris Dopkins left no report.

G. Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli reported Winnebago County swore in 5 new Deputies on Friday, January 30, 2022.

IX. COMMITTEE AND TRUSTEE REPORTS

1. District #1 Trustee Seipts, Planning & Economic Development sending 2 Ordinances and 1 resolution to Board on January 17th with positive recommendations.

2. District #2 Trustee Schmidt, Administration & Finance Vice-Chair had no report. 

3. District #3 Trustee Kidd, Public Improvements & Safety Chair left no report. 

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

5. District #5 Trustee Bailey, Public Improvements & Safety Vice-Chair had no report.

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

X. 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 Consent Agenda as follows:

1. Ordinance 01-23, Amendment to Special Use Permit for Fire Station in the Single-Family (R1) Residential District, 1011 Harlem Rd. (Final Reading)

2. Ordinance 02-23, Variance from Commercial Design Standard for Exterior Building Materials, 1011 Harlem Rd (Final Reading)

3. Ordinance 05-23, Text Amendment to the Zoning Code, Amending Commercial Design Standards, Building Form and Layout, to Add Minimum Drive-Thru Lane Width. (Final Reading) 

4. Ordinance 06-23, Text Amendment to the Zoning Code, Amending Commercial Design Standards, Exterior Building Materials Requirements. (Final Reading) 

5. Ordinance 07-23, Annexation Agreement with Anderson Family Limited Partnership (Final Reading) 

Mayor Johnson asked if there were any items to be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. Mayor Johnson asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion made by Tr. Beck and second by Tr. Schmidt. The motion was approved on Roll Call: 5 ayes (Trustees Beck, Bailey, Schmidt, Seipts, and Mayor Johnson) 2 absent (Wilson and Kidd) 

XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None 

XII. NEW BUSINESS: 

1. Ordinance 03-23, Zoning Map Amendment from the Multi-Family Residential (R4) District to the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) District, 2081 Anjali Way. (First Reading). Village Administrator James Richter II reported that Attorney Marvin Keys asked to postpone the vote on Ordinance 03-23 until January 17, 2023. Motion to postpone by Tr Seipts and second by Tr Schmidt. Motion approved on Roll Call: 5 ayes (Trustees Beck, Bailey, Schmidt, Seipts, and Mayor Johnson) 2 absent (Wilson and Kidd) 

2. Ordinance 04-23, Variance from Freestanding Sign Base Regulations, 8801 N. Second St. (Final Reading) Mayor Johnson asked for a motion to approve. Motion made by Tr. Bailey and second by Tr. Seipts. Staff report by Village Administrator James Richter II. Discussion followed. Motion made to layover Ordinance 04-23 until January 17, 2023 since vote requires 4 ayes and 2 trustees are absent. Motion by Tr. Schmidt and second by Tr. Seipts. Motion to layover Ordinance 04- 23 was approved on Roll Call: 5 ayes (Trustees Bailey, Schmidt, Seipts, Beck, and Mayor Johnson) 2 absent (Wilson and Kidd) 

XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: None 

XIV. CLOSED SESSION: None

XIII. Public Comments: None 

XIV. Closed Session: none  

XV. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Trustee Bailey to adjourn; second by Trustee Seipts. The motion was approved on Voice Vote. 

Meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m. 

XV. Adjourn

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