Machesney Park trustees approve consent agenda including redevelopment deals, Illinois 251 median contract and skid-steer purchase

Machesney Park trustees on May 19, 2025, voted 5-0 to approve a 10-item consent agenda that included redevelopment agreements, a construction contract for Illinois 251 median improvements and authorization to purchase a 2024 John Deere 352GS track skid steer.

The action came after the board accepted the treasurer’s report. Treasurer Deb Veil said, “The treasurer's report as of 05/12/2025 reflects the total of all funds to be $46,951,361.74.” The board placed the report on file for audit and approved a warrant for $160,638.44 by roll call vote.

The consent agenda bundled several land-use and licensing ordinances and resolutions for a single vote. Finance and HR Director Shannon Hansen presented the items, which as described by staff included: Ordinance 11-25 (special use permit for a multifamily planned-unit development at 7633 N. Perryville Road); Ordinance 12-25 and Ordinance 13-25 (variances for accessory building setback, size and height at 1109 Prairie Lane); Ordinance 14-25 (a text amendment to prohibit long-term hotel/motel stays); Ordinance 15-25 (adoption of the official zoning map); Ordinance 16-25 (an amendment to decrease the number of Class GC licenses and to approve a Class GC and Class G license for 9601 Forest Hills Road); Resolution 27-R-25 (redevelopment agreement with Michaelson Properties LLC); Resolution 29-R-25 (redevelopment agreement with Machesney 173 LLC); Resolution 28-R-25 (authorizing purchase of a 2024 John Deere 352GS track skid steer); and Resolution 33-R-25 (awarding the construction contract for the Illinois 251 median improvements).

Public works director Mitch Hilding clarified the skid-steer procurement prior to the vote, saying it was not a brand-new unit: “It actually has 20 hours on it. ... that 20 hours did come with, an almost $30,000 discount to us. So it's a hundred and $2,000 machine.” The John Deere purchase authorization appeared as Resolution 28-R-25 within the consent agenda.

The board approved the consent agenda on a motion by Trustee Jody Stromberg, seconded by Trustee Terry Bailey; the roll call showed Trustee Sipes, Trustee Stromberg, Trustee Bailey, Trustee Bogie and Mayor Steve Johnson voting aye. Two trustees were absent.

Other administrative items approved or noted during the meeting: the administration and finance committee reported it had forwarded one resolution to the June meeting with a positive recommendation, and the public improvement and safety committee reported four resolutions were recommended for the June 2 board meeting and one resolution for the May 19 meeting. Finance and HR Director Hansen also reported application activity for two budgeted positions: 388 resumes for the public works position and 31 for the finance and HR generalist; interviews were underway.

There were no public comments and no separate discussion on the individual consent items during the meeting. The board adjourned following the votes.