Machesney Park committee approves sales-tax incentive for 1163 Power Road, funds design work for Stones Landing restrooms and Park 90 access road

The Administration and Finance Committee of the Village of Machesney Park approved three resolutions and a warrant at its March 2025 meeting, recommending each resolution to the full board and approving a warrant for $258,270.15.

Committee members voted to recommend Resolution 11R25, an economic incentive agreement with Jordan Property Management LLC to redevelop 1163 Power Road. Village staff said the property has lacked maintenance and currently has a sizable hole in the roof; Nate Jordan of Jordan Property Management is the proposed redeveloper. The agreement would share sales taxes to offset redevelopment costs for up to $500,000 or 10 years, whichever comes first. Staff noted Jordan must follow applicable building codes and that additional zoning approvals for retail sales may be required. The motion to recommend 11R25 was moved by Mr. Van Vliet and seconded by Mr. Simons; the motion carried by voice vote. Staff recommended approval, and the committee forwarded the resolution to the March 17 board meeting with a positive recommendation.

The committee also approved Resolution 12R25, a professional services agreement with Fairgram to evaluate permitting and design for public restrooms at Stones Landing. Village staff said the current Stones Landing expansion (vehicle trailer parking, passenger parking, walking paths and fishing piers) does not include restrooms; trustees requested additional study. The Fairgram work order covers design and permitting research for a flow‑through restroom that would be specifically designed to allow floodwaters to pass through without obstruction. Scott Sanders of Fairgram was present for questions. The motion to recommend 12R25 was moved by Mr. Simons and seconded by Mr. Van Vliet; the motion carried by voice vote and will move to the March 17 board meeting with a positive recommendation.

Resolution 13R25, a professional services agreement with McMahon Group to design the access road at Park 90, was recommended to the board after a staff report on project scope and constraints. Staff said the village will construct roadway and storm sewer public improvements while the developer installs utilities to be reimbursed by TIF. The design calls for a 40‑foot back‑to‑back roadway and will reuse previous design studies and the traffic impact analysis submitted to IDOT. Staff flagged two issues: recent NICOR gas mains installed along the north side of the right‑of‑way may conflict with roadway construction and could require relocation, and the site soils are heavy, wet clays that likely will need soil amendment. Staff indicated a desired construction window beginning in June with work wrapped up by late August or early September. The motion to recommend 13R25 was moved by Mr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Van Vliet, carried by voice vote, and will move to the March 17 board meeting with a positive recommendation.

Separately, the committee approved the meeting minutes from Feb. 18, 2025 (motion by Mr. Simons; second by Mr. Van Vliet), and approved a warrant totaling $258,270.15 (motion by Mr. Van Vliet; second by Mr. Simons). All motions passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

During public comment a resident thanked Scott Sanders for his volunteer coaching; no other reports or public concerns were raised. The committee adjourned at the conclusion of the meeting.