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Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met March 18.

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 Brandon Nelson from GPS Faith Community.

II. Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Kidd

III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

Present: Mayor Steve Johnson, Trustees James Kidd, Aaron Wilson, and Terri Bailey

Absent: Trustees Joe Seipts, Jodi Stromberg, and 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

Director of Public Works Mitch Hilden

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 March 4, 2024 was approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Deputy Clerk on a motion by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved on voice vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of March 11, 2024, which reflects the total of all funds to be $37,033,557.76. A motion was made by Trustee Bailey to accept the Treasurer’s Report and seconded by Trustee Wilson. Motion approved. On roll call: 4 ayes (Trustees Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) 3 absent (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, and Boggie)

VI. Communications: none.

VII. Warrant: Trustee Wilson presented the warrant in the amount of $634,072.14 and moved for its passage; seconded by Trustee Bailey. Motion approved. On roll call: 4 ayes (Trustees Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) 3 absent (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, and Boggie)

VIII. Administrative Reports

1. Mayor Johnson reported the following:

• He placed the name of Neil Rote for consideration of an appointment to the Planning & Economic Development Committee. The nomination will be voted on at the April 1, 2024 Board meeting.

• Last week he attended a ribbon cutting at Crandall Stats and Sensors, located at 9918 N. Alpine Road, in celebration of their 10-year anniversary.

• On Sunday, he attended a fundraiser for the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit at Park Lanes.

• He announced that the Closed Session meeting scheduled for this evening will be rescheduled to April 1st so that all Trustees can be in attendance.

• 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 had no report.

6. Village Engineer Chris Dopkins left no report.

7. Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli thanked local businesses for sponsoring the Sheriff’s Department K-9 Fundraiser. He reported that during the month of February there were 1,673 calls for service, 514 traffic contacts, and 15 DUI’s.

IX. Committee and Trustee Reports

1. District #1 - Trustee Seipts, Planning & Economic Development Chair, left 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, encouraged everyone to vote tomorrow.

4. District #4 - Trustee Wilson, Administration & Finance Chair, reported that the Administration & Finance Committee met this evening. There will be one resolution going to the Board this evening with a positive recommendation. On April 1st, there will be one ordinance and five resolutions going to the Board, all with positive recommendations.

5. District #5, Trustee Bailey, Public Improvement & Safety Chair, reported that the Public Improvement & Safety Committee met this evening. One resolution will go to the Board on April 1st, with a positive recommendation.

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 17-24, Special Use Permit for Self-Storage in the General Industrial (IG) District, 9949 N. Alpine Rd. (First Reading)

2. Ordinance 18-24, Variance from the Building Materials Industrial Design Standard, 9949 N. Alpine Rd. (First Reading)

3. Ordinance 19-24, Variance from Solid Fencing Requirement for a Self-Storage Use, 9949 N. Alpine Rd. (First Reading)

4. Ordinance 20-24, Adopt Official Zoning Map for the Village of Machesney Park (First Reading)5. Resolution 07-R-24, Resolution to Protect the 1% Grocery Tax and Opposing Any Proposal to Eliminate the Grocery Tax for Municipalities

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 Wilson. Motion approved. On roll call: 4 ayes (Trustees Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) 3 absent (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, and Boggie)

XI. Unfinished Business: none

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 April 1, 2024 Board meeting. Motion by Trustee Wilson to continue Ordinance 08-24, Ordinance 09-24, and Ordinance 10-24 to the April 1, 2024 Board meeting. Seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved. On roll call: 4 ayes (Trustees Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) 3 absent (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, and Boggie)

1. Ordinance 13-24, Variance to Allow a “Substantial Improvement” in the 100-Year Floodplain Without Complying with Flood Protection Requirements, 99XX Queen Oaks Dr. (First Reading).

2. Ordinance 14-24, Variance to Allow an Accessory Structure Where There is No Principal Structure, 99XX Queen Oaks Dr. (First Reading).

3. Ordinance 15-24, Variance from Accessory Building Size Regulations, 99XX Queen Oaks Dr. (First Reading).

4. Ordinance 16-24, Variance from Front Setback Requirement, 99XX Queen Oaks Dr. (First Reading).

Mayor Johnson reported that the applicant has requested a continuance on Ordinance 13-24, Ordinance 14-24, Ordinance 15-24, and Ordinance 16-24 to the April 1, 2024 Board meeting. Motion by Trustee Bailey to continue Ordinance 13-24, Ordinance 14-24, Ordinance 15-24, and Ordinance 16-24 to the April 1, 2024 Board meeting. Seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved. On roll call: 4 ayes (Trustees Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, and Mayor Johnson) 3 absent (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, and Boggie)

XIII. Public Comment: none

XIV. Closed Session: none

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

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