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Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met May 1.

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 Paster Brandon Nelson from GPS Faith Community.

II. Pledge of Allegiance lead by Trustee Kidd.

III. Oaths of Office were given by Attorney Tom Green to Trustee Jodi Stromberg, Trustee Terri Bailey, and Trustee Julie Boggie. Mayor Johnson welcomed the new trustees, looking forward to working with each of them for the good of the Village.

IV. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

Present: Mayor Steve Johnson, Trustees Joe Seipts, Jodi Stromberg, James Kidd, Aaron Wilson, Trustee Bailey, and Julie Boggie

Also Present: Deputy Clerk Penny Miller

Village Attorney Tom Green

Village Administrator James Richter II

Treasurer Deb Alms

Village Engineer Chris Dopkins

Director of Public Works Mitch Hilden

Accounting and HR Director Michelle Johannsen

Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano

Management Analyst Dylan Moffitt

Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli

V. The Journal of Proceedings for the Regular Board Meeting from April 17, 2023 was approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Clerk on a motion by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved on voice vote.

VI. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of April 24, 2023, which reflects the total of all funds to be $34,112,584.04. A motion was made by Trustee Bailey to accept the Treasurer’s Report and seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson).

VII. Communications: A proclamation was read by Trustee Kidd for Provider Appreciation Day.

Additionally, the Village presented Trustee Beck with a Community Service Award in recognition for his service to the Village.

VIII. Warrant: Trustee Wilson presented the warrant in the amount of $519,208.77 and moved for its passage; seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson).

IX. Administrative Reports

1. Mayor Johnson reported the following:

• He recognized Erick Beck for his outstanding leadership and service to the Village

• He submitted his nominations of trustees for committee appointments which will be voted on at the May 15th board meeting

Administration and Finance: Chair Aaron Wilson, Vice-Chair Julie Boggie, and Terri Bailey

Planning & Economic Development: Chair Joe Seipts, Vice-Chair Jodi Stromberg, and Julie Boggie

Public Improvement & Safety: Chair Terri Bailey, Vice-Chair James Kidd, and Jodi Stromberg

Liquor Commission: Aaron Wilson, Joe Seipts, and James Kidd

• He submitted the name of Vanessa Stanton to serve on the Planning & Economic Development Committee through September, 2027, which will be voted on at the May 15th board meeting

• He recognized and thanked Pastor Brandon Nelson for the cleanup that GPS Faith Community provided in the Village on Saturday, April 15

• He reminded everyone to shop locally

• He reported that the Village will begin accepting applications for the IHDA grant on May 9 through May 26.

2. Attorney Green had no report.

3. Village Administrator James Richter II had no report.

4. Finance and HR Manager Michelle Johannsen gave the quarterly investment report for January-March of 2023. Total interest earned for the quarter was $215,189, an increase of $57,000 compared to the prior quarter. Interest rates continue to rise and so investment income is performing well.

5. Director of Public Works Mitch Hilden stated the front-end loader was picked up today and on Wednesday the new service body pickup truck will be picked up. The flag poles on 251 and Bauer Parkway both are in the process of having the ground sleeves installed and the flag poles will be up shortly.

6. Village Engineer Chris Dopkins reported the Darwin Drive light will be put up this week. This week the IL 251 sidewalk work will begin this week.

7. Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli thanked Trustee Beck and Schmidt for their time in service and their support for the Sheriff’s Department. He welcomed Trustees Stromberg and Boggie.

X. Committee and Trustee Reports

1. District #1 - Trustee Seipts, Planning & Economic Development Chair, reported that the Planning & Economic Development met this evening and there will be one ordinance going to the Board on May 15th.

2. District #2 - Trustee Stromberg, had no report.

3. District #3 - Trustee Kidd, Public Improvement & Safety Chair, had no report.

4. District #4 - Trustee Wilson, Administration & Finance Chair, reported that the Administration and Finance Committee met this evening and resolution 33-R-23 will be going to the Board this evening and resolution 32-R-23 will be going to the Board on May 15th, both with positive recommendations.

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

6. District #6, Trustee Boggie, 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 on the Consent Agenda. Village Administrator James Richter II presented the items under Consent Agenda as follows:

1. Ordinance 21-23, Variance from Principal Building Side and Rear Yard Setbacks, 316 Marquette Rd. (Final Reading)

2. Ordinance 22-23, Special Use Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales in the Light Industrial (IL) District, 10362 Product Dr. (Final Reading)

3. Ordinance 23-23, Approving an Increase in the Number of Class A Liquor License and Approving a Class A Liquor License for 1405 West Lane Road (First Reading)

4. Ordinance 25-23, Amending Chapter 9 – Alcoholic Beverages (First Reading)

5. Ordinance 26-23, Amendment to the Village Municipal Code, Section 8.201, Updating Driveway Permit Process (First Reading)

6. Resolution 28-R-23, Authorizing Bidding of Forest Hills & Gateway Pond Drainage Improvements

7. Resolution 29-R-23, Professional Services Agreements for IL 251 East Service Drive Improvements and 2023 pavement Maintenance Improvements

8. Resolution 33-R-23, Enacting a Temporary Moratorium on the Issuance of Right-of-Way Permits for Fiber Internet Installation

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 Trustee Kidd and seconded by Trustee Wilson. Motion approved. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson).

XII. Unfinished Business: none

XIII. New Business: none

XIV. Public Comment: none

XV. Closed Session: none

XVI. Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Bailey and seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned 6:22 p.m.

https://machesneypark.org/board_minutes___agendas/index.php