Rockford Sun

Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met June 5.

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 Dave Aldridge from Rockford Rescue Mission. Pastor Aldridge also spoke on the recent loss of Clerk Robbin Snodgrass and her positive impact on others in the community.

II. Pledge of Allegiance lead by Trustee Bailey.

III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum. Mayor Johnson also asked for a moment of silence in memory of Clerk Robbin Snodgrass.

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

Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli

IV. The Journal of Proceedings for the Regular Board Meeting from May 15, 2023 was approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Deputy Clerk on a motion by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved on voice vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of May 30, 2023, which reflects the total of all funds to be $34,926,637.51. A motion was made by Trustee Bailey to accept the Treasurer’s Report and seconded by Trustee Stromberg. Motion approved. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson).

VI. Communications: None.

VII. Warrant: Trustee Wilson presented the warrant in the amount of $291,355.59 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 offered his condolences to the family of Clerk Robbin Snodgrass.

• On Friday, June 2, he attended to open house for the businesses now occupying 825 Marie Avenue.

• The Village is currently taking applications for the Chicago Rockford International Airport Board Member position.

• He reminded everyone to shop locally.

2. Attorney Green had no report.

3. Village Administrator James Richter II stated that Schmeling will begin remodeling Village Hall later this week.

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

5. Director of Public Works Mitch Hilden had no report.

6. Village Engineer Chris Dopkins reported the 251 Sidewalk Project is moving along well, the main line is nearly done. The Gateway Pond Project is currently out for bid. The Darwin Drive Improvement street light has been installed.

7. Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli had no report.

IX. Committee and Trustee Reports

1. District #1 - Trustee Seipts, Planning & Economic Development Chair, reported that the Planning & Economic Development Committee met this evening. Two ordinances will be going to the Board on June 19th with positive recommendations and one ordinance has been tabled and will go to the committee on July 10th.

2. District #2 - Trustee Stromberg, Planning & Economic Development Vice-Chair, had no report.

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

4. District #4 - Trustee Wilson, Administration & Finance Chair, reported that the Administration and Finance Committee met this evening and resolution 34-R-23 will be going to the Board this evening with a positive recommendation. He reminded residents of the activity’s children can join this summer, Anderson Gardens Explorers Program, North Suburban Library Reading Club and family pool parties, and Ski Broncs shows.

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

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

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

2. Resolution 31-R-23, Approving a Class GC and a Class G Liquor License located at 8320 N. 2nd Street

3. Resolution 34-R-23, Award Construction Contract for Forest Hills Road Offsite Storm Water Improvements

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 Wilson 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: Mayor Johnson asked for a motion to go into closed session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and 2(c)(3) Discussion of Personnel – Clerk. Motion by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Bailey. Motion approved by voice vote.

The board went into closed session at 6:15 p.m. and returned to open session at 6:55 p.m.

Mayor Johnson called the open meeting to order at 6:55 p.m.

Present: Mayor Steve Johnson, Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, and Boggie. Also present: Village Attorney Tom Green, Village Administrator James Richter II, and Finance & HR Director Michelle Johannsen.

No action was taken during closed session.

XV. Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Stromberg. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned 6:56 p.m.

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