Rockford Sun

Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met July 24.

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 Heewon Kim from New Life United Methodist Church, Evans United Methodist Church, and Harlem United Methodist Church.

II. Pledge of Allegiance lead by Trustee Bailey.

III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

Present: Mayor Steve Johnson, Trustees Joe Seipts, Aaron Wilson, Terri Bailey, and Julie Boggie

Absent: Trustees James Kidd and Jodi Stromberg

Also Present: Deputy Clerk Penny Miller

Village Attorney Tom Green

Village Administrator James Richter II

Treasurer Deb Alms

Village Engineer Chris Dopkins

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 July 10, 2023 was approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Deputy Clerk on a motion by Trustee Boggie and seconded by Trustee Bailey. Motion approved on voice vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of July 17, 2023, which reflects the total of all funds to be $37,437,184.66. A motion was made by Trustee Wilson to accept the Treasurer’s Report and seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 5 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 2 absent (Trustees Kidd and Stromberg)

VI. Communications: None.

VII. Warrant: Trustee Wilson presented the warrant in the amount of $481,812.76 and moved for its passage; seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 5 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 2 absent (Trustees Kidd and Stromberg)

VIII. Administrative Reports

1. Mayor Johnson reported the following:

• He attended a ribbon cutting for Circle of Wellness Rockford on July 17th.

• He reminded everyone that National Night Out will be held next Tuesday, August 1st, at Harlem High School from 5-7 PM.

• Additionally, he reminded everyone that Rhythm of the Heart will be held at Loves Park City Hall this Saturday from 1-10:30 PM.

2. Attorney Green had no report.

3. Village Administrator James Richter II had no report.

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

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

6. Village Engineer Chris Dopkins introduced McMahon’s intern for the summer, Ada Parker. The Gateway Pond pre-construction meeting will be held this week, the pavement maintenance project bidding will begin this week, the 251 service drive project is currently out for bid, and the Forest Hills Road storm sewer project is rolling along nicely after a few issues. Intern Parker reported on the Steele Drive traffic detours.

7. Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli also reminded everyone about the National Night Out event coming up next Tuesday. On Wednesday, August 2 there will be a Fill the Bus event for school supplies from 11-12 PM at Goodwill in Machesney Park.

IX. Committee and Trustee Reports

1. District #1 - Trustee Seipts, Planning & Economic Development Chair, had no report.

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

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

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 on August 7th, with a positive recommendation.

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 29-23, Text Amendment to the Zoning Coe, Adding Lighting Standards to the Commercial and Industrial Desing Standards (First Reading)

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

3. Ordinance 31-23, Variance from Front Yard Setback Requirement, 11728 Dorothea Ave. (First Reading)

4. Ordinance 32-23, Variance from Accessory Building Size Regulations, 7809 Elm Ave. (First Reading)

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

6. Resolution 37-R-23, Final Plat 8 Willow Creek Retail Center

7. Resolution 39-R-23, Approving a Class A Liquor License located at 8790 N. 2nd Street

8. Resolution 40-R-23, Approving a Class G Liquor License located at 8790 N. 2nd Street

9. Resolution 41-R-23, Approving a Class P Liquor License located at 8790 N. 2nd Street

10. Resolution 42-R-23, Approving Ryan, LLC for Business District Consulting Services

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 Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 5 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 2 absent (Trustees Kidd and Stromberg)

XI. Unfinished Business: Motion made by Trustee Boggie to waive the rules to bring Ordinance 31-23, Variance from Front Yard Setback Requirement, 11728 Dorothea Ave. and Ordinance 32-23, Variance from Accessory Building Size Regulations, 7809 Elm Ave. back for second reading and seconded by Trustee Wilson. Motion approved. On roll call: 5 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 2 absent (Trustees Kidd and Stromberg)

Motion by Trustee Bailey to approve Ordinance 31-23, Variance from Front Yard Setback Requirement, 11728 Dorothea Ave. (Final Reading) and seconded by Trustee Seipts. On roll call: 5 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 2 absent (Trustees Kidd and Stromberg)

Motion by Trustee Seipts to approve Ordinance 32-23, Variance from Accessory Building Size Regulations, 7809 Elm Ave. (Final Reading) and seconded by Trustee Bailey. On roll call: 5 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 2 absent (Trustees Kidd and Stromberg)

XII. New Business: none

XIII. Public Comment: none

XIV. Closed Session: none.

XV. Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Bailey and seconded by Trustee Boggie. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned 6:15 p.m.

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