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Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met May 15.

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 Luke Uran from First Free Rockford.

II. Pledge of Allegiance lead by Trustee Wilson.

III. 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: Management Analyst Dylan Moffitt

Village Attorney Tom Green

Village Administrator James Richter II

Treasurer Deb Alms

Accounting and HR Director Michelle Johannsen

Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano

Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli

IV. The Journal of Proceedings for the Regular Board Meeting from May 1, 2023 was approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Clerk on a motion by Trustee Bailey and seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved on voice vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of May 5, 2023, which reflects the total of all funds to be $33,769,130.51. A motion was made by Trustee Wilson to accept the Treasurer’s Report and seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson).

VI. Communications: A proclamation was read by Trustee Boggie and presented to Deputy Chief Miceli in honor of National Police Week.

VII. Warrant: Trustee Wilson presented the warrant in the amount of $428,702.12 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).

VIII. Administrative Reports

1. Mayor Johnson reported the following:

• He submitted his nominations of trustees for committee appointments to be voted on this evening.

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

• Motion was made by Trustee Bailey to accept Mayor Johnson’s nominations and seconded by Trustee Stromberg. Motion approved. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson).

• Mayor Johnson also submitted the name of Vanessa Stanton to serve on the Planning & Economic Development Committee through September, 2027. Motion was made by Trustee Stromberg to accept Mayor Johnson’s nomination and seconded by Trustee Boggie. Motion approved. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson).

• He thanked all of the volunteers that participated in the Great America Clean up on Saturday, April 29; notably KNIB and Deputy Lisa Ballinger.

• He attended the ribbon cutting at Nestory Park and thanked them for their investment in the Village.

• He reminded everyone to shop locally.

2. Attorney Green had no report.

3. Village Administrator James Richter II had no report for himself but did give an update for Director of Public Works Mitch Hilden. The flag poles on 251 and Bauer Parkway are being replaced and will be installed tomorrow, weather permitting. Staff will restore the landscaping in preparation for Crimson Valleys normally contracted planting. The skid loader breaker and walk-behind saw have been purchased and will be put to use shortly on upcoming curb and culvert installations. The Village has been unsuccessful in hiring a seasonal Public Works employee to mow the flood lots. Crimson Valley Landscaping was hired as the lowest of three proposals to mow the flood lot on a bi-weekly basis.

4. Finance and HR Manager Michelle Johannsen had no report.

5. Director of Public Works Mitch Hilden left his report with Administrator James Richter II.

6. Village Engineer Chris Dopkins left no report.

7. Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli thanked the Village for the proclamation presented to him in honor of National Police Week. This week is also Police Memorial Week. He gave an overview of events planned for the week.

IX. Committee and Trustee Reports

1. District #1 - Trustee Seipts, had no report.

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

3. District #3 - Trustee Kidd, Public Improvement & Safety Chair, reported on the death of Charles Fletcher, a long-time Harlem High School coach, teacher, and mentor.

4. District #4 - Trustee Wilson, Administration & Finance Chair, reported that the Administration and Finance Committee met this evening and resolution 30-R-23 will be going to the Board this evening with a positive recommendation.

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

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

1. 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 (Final Reading) 2. Ordinance 24-23, Variance from Front Yard Setback Requirement, 8638 N. 2nd St. (First Reading)

3. Ordinance 25-23, Amending Chapter 9 – Alcoholic Beverages (Final Reading)

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

5. Resolution 30-R-23, Authorize OSLAD Grant

6. Resolution 32-R-23, Entering into a Redevelopment Agreement with 8638, LLC and Top Dog Pizza & Pub, LLC

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

XI. Unfinished Business: none

XII. New Business: none

XIII. Public Comment: none

XIV. Closed Session: none

XV. Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned 6:17 p.m.

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