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Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met July 10.

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 Roddy Tate from North Park Church of Christ.

II. Pledge of Allegiance lead by Trustee Stromberg.

III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

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

Absent: Trustee Terri Bailey

Also Present: Deputy Clerk Penny Miller

Village Attorney Shawn Fulbright

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 19, 2023 was approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Deputy Clerk on a motion by Trustee Seipts and seconded by Trustee Stromberg. Motion approved on voice vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of July 3, 2023, which reflects the total of all funds to be $36,327,568.99. A motion was made by Trustee Wilson to accept the Treasurer’s Report and seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Bailey)

VI. Communications: None.

VII. Warrant: Trustee Wilson presented the warrant in the amount of $1,359,988.86 and moved for its passage; seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Bailey)

VIII. Administrative Reports

1. Mayor Johnson reported the following:

• Thursday, July 6, he attended the announcement of the partnership with Metra and the Illinois Department of Transportation to restore the Chicago-Rockford rail service

• On Friday, July 7, he attended the grand opening of Tropical Smoothie

2. Attorney Fulbright had no report.

3. Village Administrator James Richter II had no report.

4. Finance & HR Manager Michelle Johannsen reported that Dan Rickabaugh, the public works foreman retired last week. She thanked him for his service to the Village for the past 12 years.

5. Director of Public Works Mitch Hilden thanked Dan for his service to the Village.

6. Village Engineer Chris Dopkins reported on the Forest Hills Road offsite storm sewer project.

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 the Planning & Economic Development committee met this evening. There are three ordinances and one resolution going to the Board on July 24th, all with positive recommendations.

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

3. District #3 - Trustee Kidd, Public Improvement & Safety Vice-Chair, thanked DC Miceli for the response one officer took to a child involved case.

4. District #4 - Trustee Wilson, Administration & Finance Chair, reported that the Administration & Finance Committee met this evening. There is one resolution going to the Board this evening and one resolution going to the Board on July 24th, both with positive recommendations.

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

6. District #6, Trustee Boggie, Administration & Finance Vice-Chair, reported that as part of the City of Loves Park’s Rhythm of the Heart Music Festival, they are challenging the Village board and staff to a hula hoop contest. She offered to teach hula hoop lessons to anyone interested.

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 (Final Reading)

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

3. Ordinance 30-23, Code Amendment to Chapter 8, Alterations and Work on Public Roads and Property (First Reading)

Ordinance 33-23, Approving an Increase in the Number of Class A Liquor Licenses (First Reading)

4. Resolution 38-R-23, Designate Authorized Signer for Vacant Clerk Position

IX. 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 Stromberg and seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Bailey)

XI. Unfinished Business: none

XII. New Business: none

XIII. Public Comment: none

XIV. Closed Session: none.

XV. Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Seipts and seconded by Trustee Stromberg. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned 6:11 p.m.

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