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Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met April 15.

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 Casey Ehlers from Hope Church.

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

Finance & HR Director Mike Childers

Village Engineer Chris Dopkins

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 April 1, 2024 was approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Deputy Clerk on a motion by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Bailey. Motion approved on voice vote.

V. Treasurer Deb Alms presented the Treasurer’s Report as of April 8, 2024, which reflects the total of all funds to be $38,121,967.14. A motion was made by Trustee Wilson to accept the Treasurer’s Report and seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson)

VI. Communications: none.

VII. Warrant: Trustee Wilson presented the warrant in the amount of $537,805.18 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 presented a Civilian Life Saving Award to Cassidy Davenport for her act of heroism in saving an infant’s life when choking and not breathing. Deputy Chief Miceli and the Harlem Roscoe Fire Department also thanked Cassidy for what she did to save a child.

• He attended the 17th Annual Earth Day Banquet on April 11th.

• He proudly announced that from April through September on the last Saturday of the month from 4 pm to 7 pm there will be a Hot Rods and Hot Eats Car Show at the Town Center.

• He submitted his nominations of trustees for committee appointments which will be voted on at the May 6th board meeting:

Administration and Finance: Chair Aaron Wilson, Vice-Chair Terri Bailey, and Julie Boggie

Planning & Economic Development: Chair Joe Seipts, Vice-Chair Jodi Stromberg, and Terri Bailey

Public Improvement & Safety: Chair Julie Boggie, Vice-Chair James Kidd, and Jodi Stromberg

Liquor Commission: Commissioner Steve Johnson, Aaron Wilson, Joe Seipts, and James Kidd

• 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 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, reported that the Administration & Finance Committee met this evening. Resolution 16-R-24 will be going to the Board this evening with a positive recommendation.

5. District #5, Trustee Bailey, Public Improvement & Safety Chair, reported that the Public Improvement & Safety Committee met this evening. There are two resolutions going to the Board on May 6, both with positive recommendations.

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 12-24, Approving an Increase in the Number of Class B liquor Licenses and Approving a Class B Liquor License for 633 Harlem Rd. (Final Reading)

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

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

4. Ordinance 21-24, Variance to Allow a Fence Where There Is No Principal Structure, 9811 Queens Oaks Dr. (First Reading)

5. Ordinance 23-24, Variance from Front Setback Requirement, 9904 N. Alpine Rd. (First Reading)

6. Ordinance 24-24, Variance from Side Setback Requirement, 9904 N. Alpine Rd. (First Reading)

7. Ordinance 25-24, Variance from Building Materials Industrial Design Standard, 9904 N. Alpine Rd. (First Reading)

8. Ordinance 26-24, Authorize Budget Amendments FY2023-2024 (Final Reading)

9. Ordinance 27-24, Adopt Annual Budget FY2024-2025 (Final Reading)

10.Resolution 13-R-24, Authorize MFT Appropriation for Maintenance FY2024-2025

11.Resolution 16-R-24, Approving a Grant Agreement with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

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: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson)

Trustee Seipts made a motion to waive the rules to bring back Ordinances 23-24, 24- 24, and 25-24 for a second reading. Seconded by Trustee Kidd. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson)

Motion by Trustee Bailey to approve Ordinance 23-24, Variance from Front Setback Requirement, 9904 N. Alpine Rd. (Final Reading) and seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson)

Motion by Trustee Seipts to approve Ordinance 24-24, Variance from Side Setback Requirement, 9904 N. Alpine Rd. (Final Reading) and seconded by Trustee Kidd. Motion approved. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson)

Motion by Trustee Kidd to approve Ordinance 25-24, Variance from Building Materials Industrial Design Standard, 9904 N. Alpine Rd. (Final Reading) and seconded by Trustee Stromberg. Motion approved. On roll call: 7 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Stromberg, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson)

XI. Unfinished Business:

Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano presented Ordinance 09-24 .

1. Ordinance 09-24, Variance from Accessory Building Size Regulations, 620 Harlem Rd. (Final Reading). Motion made by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Bailey to approve Ordinance 09-24. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 1 nay (Trustee Stromberg)

XII. New Business

Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano presented Ordinance 22-24

1. Ordinance 22-24, Variance from Front Setback Requirement, 11205 Debussey Dr. (First Reading). Motion made by Trustee Bailey and seconded by Trustee Kidd to approve Ordinance 22-24. Motion approved. On roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Kidd, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) 1 nay (Trustee Stromberg)

XIII. Public Comment: An audience member stood up to say that the shed and the run are gone

XIV. Closed Session: none.

XV. Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Kidd and seconded by Trustee Bailey. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned 6:24 p.m.

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