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Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met March 4.

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 Bobby Sheets from Riverside Community Church.

II. Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Bailey.

III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

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

Absent: Trustee Julie Boggie

Also Present: Deputy Clerk Penny Miller

Village Attorney Tom Green

Village Administrator James Richter II

Treasurer Deb Alms

Finance & HR Director Mike Childers

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 February 20, 2024 and the February 24, 2024 Budget Meeting were approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Deputy Clerk on a motion by Trustee Bailey and seconded by Trustee Wilson. Motion approved on voice vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of February 26, 2024, which reflects the total of all funds to be $37,271,769.67. 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, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Boggie).

VI. Communications: none.

VII. Warrant: Trustee Wilson presented the warrant in the amount of $536,814.20 and moved for its passage; seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Boggie).

VIII. Administrative Reports

1. Mayor Johnson reported the following:

• He entertained a motion to appoint Dave Kurlinkus to the position of Administrative Hearing Judge. Motion by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Seipts. Moton approved. 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Boggie).

• He thanked staff and elected officials for a very well run and successful Budget Meeting on Saturday, February 24th.

• 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 left no report.

6. Village Engineer Chris Dopkins left 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, reported that the Planning & Economic Development Committee met this evening. Two ordinances will go to the Board on March 18th, with negative recommendations and 6 ordinances will go 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, 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, left 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 07-24, Variance from Side Setback Requirement for an Accessory Structure, 7713 N. Second St. (Final Reading)

2. Resolution 05-R-24, Authorize to Publicly Bid the Burden Road Improvements, North Park Road Improvements, and IL 251 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 Stromberg and seconded by Trustee Wilson. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Boggie).

XI. Unfinished Business

1. Ordinance 11-24, Approving an Increase in the Number of Class BB Liquor Licenses, Approving a Class BB Liquor License, and Approving a Class G Liquor License for 7817 N. 2nd St. (First Reading). Motion by Trustee Kidd and seconded by Trustee Wilson to approve Ordinance 11-24. Administrative Assistant Penny Miller gave a staff report. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Boggie).

Trustee Wilson made a motion to waive the rules and bring back Ordinance 11-24 for second reading. Seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Boggie).

Motion by Trustee Wilson to approve Ordinance 11-24, Approving an Increase in the Number of Class BB Liquor Licenses, Approving a Class BB Liquor License, and Approving a Class G Liquor License for 7817 N. 2nd St. (Final Reading) and seconded by Trustee Bailey. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Boggie).

XII. New Business

1. Ordinance 08-24, Variance from the Regulation that Prohibits More Than Three Accessory Structures, 620 Harlem Rd. (First Reading).

2. Ordinance 09-24, Variance from Accessory Building Size Regulations, 620 Harlem Rd. (First Reading).

3. Ordinance 10-24, Variance from Side Setback Requirement for an Accessory Structure, 620 Harlem Rd. (First Reading).

Mayor Johnson reported that the applicant has requested a continuance on Ordinance 08-24, Ordinance 09-24, and Ordinance 10-24 to the March 18, 2024 Board meeting. Motion by Trustee KIdd to continue Ordinance 08-24, Ordinance 09-24, and Ordinance 10-24 to the March 18, 2024 Board meeting. Seconded by Trustee Bailey. Moton approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) 1 absent (Trustee Boggie)

XIII. Public Comment: none

XIV. Closed Session: none

XV. Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned 6:12 p.m.

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