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Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met Jan. 16.

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 Trustee Julie Boggie.

II. Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Kidd.

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

Finance & HR Director Mike Childers

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 January 2, 2024 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 January 6, 2024, which reflects the total of all funds to be $37,351,526.27. 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: Trustee Wilson read a proclamation for Lucille Dunphey Day.

VII. Warrant: Trustee Wilson presented the warrant in the amount of $1,610,349.16 and moved for its passage; seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson).

VIII. Administrative Reports

1. Mayor Johnson reported the following:

• He thanked the Board for allowing the Police Department and Village Hall to be remodeled and expanded to better serve Village the needs of the residents.

• Today attended the 106th birthday celebration for Lucille Dunphey.

• He reminded residents of the Miliary Banner Program.

• He thanked all Public Safety agencies, fire, police, and public works for keeping residents safe during the cold and snowy weather.

• He reminded everyone to shop locally.

2. Attorney Green had no report.

3. Village Administrator James Richter II had no report.

4. Finance & HR Director Mike Childers had no report.

5. Director of Public Works Mitch Hilden gave an update on the recent snow events and how well the contractors and public works staff did to remove snow on Village streets.

6. Village Engineer Chris Dopkins had no report.

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, had no report.

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, 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 03-24, Variance from Accessory Building Size Regulations, 1017 Wood Ave. (First Reading)

2. Ordinance 04-24, Variance from Commercial Drive-Thru Width Requirement, 7005 N. Perryville Rd., (First Reading)

3. Ordinance 05-24, Variance from Accessory Building Size Regulations, 914 Evans Ave. (First Reading)

4. Resolution 01-R-24, Final Plat Wyndridge Plat 10

5. Resolution 02-R-24, Authorize a Professional Services Agreement for Grant Management with Fehr Graham

6. Resolution 03-R-24, Approving a Class G Liquor License for 9032 N. Second St.

Mayor Johnson asked if there were any items to be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. Trustee Boggie asked for Ordinance 03-R-24 to be removed from the consent agenda. 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: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson).

XI. Unfinished Business: Resolution 03-R-24, Approving a Class G Liquor License for 9032 N. 2nd St. Motion by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Bailey to approve Resolution 03-R-24. Staff Report was given by Deputy Clerk Penny Miller. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes ( Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson). 1 nay (Trustee Boggie).

XII. New Business: none

XIII. Public Comment: Trustee Kidd acknowledged Trustee Boggie for being consistent with her voting on liquor items.

XIV. Closed Session: none.

XV. Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Kidd and seconded by Trustee Boggie. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned 6:14 p.m.

 https://machesneypark.org/Government/Board%20minutes_agendas/2024/20240116%20BD%20minutes.docx