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Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met June 19.

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 Pastor Heath Tibbetts from First Baptist Church Machesney Park.

II. Pledge of Allegiance lead by Trustee Boggie.

III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

Present: Mayor Steve Johnson, Trustees Joe Seipts, Jodi Stromberg, James Kidd, Aaron Wilson, Terri 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

Finance & HR Director Michelle Johannsen

Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano

Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli

Management Analyst Dylan Moffitt

IV. The Journal of Proceedings for the Regular Board Meeting from June 5, 2023 was approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Deputy Clerk on a motion by Trustee Stromberg and seconded by Trustee Bailey. Motion approved on voice vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of June 9, 2023, which reflects the total of all funds to be $35,166,176.09. A motion was made by Trustee Boggie 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: Deputy Clerk Penny Miller reminded everyone that there will be no meetings during the week of June 3, 2023, those meetings have been scheduled during the week of July 10, 2023.

VII. Warrant: Trustee Wilson presented the warrant in the amount of $647,652.98 and moved for its passage; seconded by Trustee Bailey. 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 thanked Deputy Ballinger for bringing the Sheriff’s Department Therapy Comfort Dogs to TLC to visit residents on June 13th.

• He reminded everyone to shop locally.

2. Attorney Green had no report.

3. Village Administrator James Richter II stated that it was requested to make June 19 a holiday to be consistent with State and Federal holidays. This will be considered and brought forward for next year’s holiday schedule.

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

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

6. Village Engineer Chris Dopkins reported the IL251 sidewalk project has reached the point of substantial completion. He thanked N-Trak for the work they provided during that project. The storm sewer project for Forest Hills Rd. will start next week with tree removal.

7. Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli stated the Sheriff’s Department has temporarily moved to the 911 center during the Village Hall construction period. During the month of May there were almost 2300 calls for service, 541 traffic violations, and 15 DUI arrests.

IX. Committee and Trustee Reports

1. District #1 - Trustee Seipts, Planning & Economic Development Chair, sent condolences out to the family of Jack Ramsey – a long time teacher in the Harlem School District.

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, had no report.

5. District #5, Trustee Bailey, Public Improvement & Safety Chair, reported that the Public Improvement & Safety Committee met this evening. There is one ordinance going to the Board on July 10th and two resolutions going to the Board this evening, all with positive recommendations.

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 27-23, Variance from Side Yard Setback Requirement, 9505 Plymouth Place (First Reading)

2. Ordinance 28-23, Variance from Parking Requirements, 7864 Burden Rd. (First Reading)

3. Resolution 35-R-23, Award Construction Contract for Gateway Pond Improvements4. Resolution 36-R-23, Authorize Public Bidding of the 251 East Service Drive and 2023 Pavement Maintenance Program

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 Bailey and seconded by Trustee Stromberg. 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:

1. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Discuss employment and compensation.

2. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3) Vacancy in a public office

3. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) Acquisition of real estate.

Motion by Trustee Stromberg and seconded by Trustee Bailey. Motion approved by voice vote.

The board went into closed session at 6:12 p.m. and returned to open session at 6:51 p.m.

Mayor Johnson called the open meeting to order at 6:51 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 Bailey and seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned 6:52 p.m.

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