Machesney Park trustees approve treasurer's report, $146,775 warrant and consent agenda; schedule ordinances for Feb. 18

The Machesney Park Board of Trustees on Feb. 3 approved the village treasurer's report showing total funds of $45,355,990.88, authorized a warrant for $146,775.11 and approved a consent agenda that included a revision to the mobile-device standard operating procedure and a reduction to the letter of credit for Windridge Plat 10. All formal roll-call votes recorded six ayes, zero nays and one absence.

The treasurer's report, presented by Treasurer Debo, reflected the village's combined fund total as of Jan. 27, 2025. Treasurer Debo said, "The treasurer's report as of January 27, 2025 reflects the total of all funds to be $45,355,990.88." The board voted to place the report on file for audit after a motion by Trustee Aaron Wilson and a second from Trustee Stromberg.

The board authorized a warrant totaling $146,775.11 on a motion from Trustee Aaron Wilson and a second by Trustee Sipes. The motion carried on a roll-call vote recorded as six ayes, zero nays and one absent. The warrant reflected bills presented by the administration and finance committee.

Under committee reports, Trustee Page said the Planning and Economic Development Committee recommended two ordinances and one resolution for the Feb. 18 meeting with a positive recommendation. Trustee Page thanked staff and Deputy Chief Keith for meeting on citizen concerns. Trustee Wilson reported that the administration and finance committee recommended resolution 6r25 and noted that Ordinance 0425 and Resolutions 7r25 and 8r25 are scheduled for the Feb. 18 board meeting for further consideration and "getting the customer information," as reported during the meeting.

Village Administrator James Richard Richter II presented the consent agenda. Item 10.1 was listed as Resolution 4r25, described as approving revisions to the standard operating procedure and policy for mobile devices. Item 10.2 authorized a reduction to the letter of credit for Windridge Plat 10. With no requests to remove items for separate consideration, Trustee Lealey moved to approve the consent agenda and Trustee Aaron Wilson seconded; the motion passed on a 6-0 roll-call vote with one absence.

In administrative reports, Deputy Chief Josh recognized Deputy Joel Carlson as the village's deputy of the year for his use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) in an on-duty incident that saved Tim Savage's life. Deputy Chief Josh described the response and said Carlson "applied the AED and saved his life." The recognition was informational and not a formal board action.

There was no old business or new business brought forward, no public comments recorded in the transcript, and the board adjourned after a motion by Trustee Saenz and a second by Trustee Strandberg.

Votes at a glance: 1) Approval of minutes from Jan. 21 — motion and second; outcome: approved (voice). 2) Acceptance of treasurer's report (motion by Trustee Aaron Wilson; second Trustee Stromberg) — outcome: approved; tally: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. 3) Approval of warrant for $146,775.11 (motion by Trustee Aaron Wilson; second Trustee Sipes) — outcome: approved; tally: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. 4) Approval of consent agenda including Resolution 4r25 (mobile-device SOP revision) and item authorizing reduction to letter of credit for Windridge Plat 10 (10.2) (motion by Trustee Lealey; second Trustee Aaron Wilson) — outcome: approved; tally: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.

Next steps: The board scheduled further consideration of two ordinances and at least three resolutions for the Feb. 18 meeting. The consent items approved Feb. 3 will be handled administratively per the board's action and placed on file for audit where applicable.