On the agenda: Machesney Park Minutes — Data Center (Aug 17)

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VILLAGE OF MACHESNEY PARK
300 Roosevelt Road, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115
Journal of Proceedings ~ Regular Board Meeting
Monday, August 17, 2026

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Johnson.

|. Invocation was given by Trustee Aaron Wilson.
ll. Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Terri Bailey.

Ill. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

Present: | Mayor Steve Johnson, Trustees Joe Seipts, Neil Rote, Aaron
Wilson, Julie Boggie, and Terri Bailey

Absent: Trustee Jodi Stromberg

Also

Present: Village Clerk Christopher Galetsis
Village Attorney Tom Green
Village Administrator James Richter II
Finance & HR Director Shannon Hansen
Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano
Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Josh Gesner
Village Engineer Chris Dopkins
Assistant to the Village Administrator Kevyn Sherman

IV. | The Journal of Proceedings for the approval of minutes from August 3, 2026 regular Board
meeting was approved per typewritten copies submitted by the Clerk’s office on a motion by
Trustee Seipts and seconded by Trustee Rote. Motion approved by voice vote.

V. Village Finance & HR Director Shannon Hansen presented the Treasurer's Report as of
August 11, 2026, which reflected the total of all funds to be $61,327,421.99. A motion was
made by Trustee Wilson to accept the Treasurer’s Report and seconded by Trustee Bailey.
Motion approved on roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Rote, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and
Mayor Johnson) with 0 nays and 1 absent (Trustee Stromberg).

Vl. Communications: None.

VII. | Warrant: Trustee Wilson presented the warrant in the amount of $503,531.08
and moved for its passage; seconded by Trustee Seipts. Motion approved on

roll call: 6 ayes (Trustees Seipts, Rote, Wilson, Bailey, Boggie, and Mayor
Johnson) with 0 nays and 1 absent (Trustee Stromberg).

Vill. Administrative Reports

1. Mayor Johnson reported the following:

e Mayor Johnson shared his excitement for the opening of 7Brew
Coffee in Machesney Park, with a grand opening coming at the end
of the month.

e Lastly, Mayor Johnson reminded everyone of the importance of
shopping locally.

2. Attorney Tom Green had no report.

3. Village Administrator James Richter II gave a report on the Village Hall
parking lot project; Village Hall will remain open throughout the
construction process.

4. Finance & Human Resources Director Shannon Hansen had no report.

5. Community Development and Building Coordinator Izzy Mandujano had
no report.

6. Public Works Director Mitch Hilden was absent, no report.

7. Village Engineer Chris Dopkins gave an update to the Park 90 project
and an update on the walking paths and piers at Stones Landing; they
are working to begin the bathrooms that will now be located at the park;
the pavement maintenance program is nearing complete; a storm
sewer project will begin at the Village parking lot shortly; and the Forest
Hills Road is underway.

8. Public Safety Supervisor Deputy Chief Josh Gesner reported that for
the month of July there were 1,834 calls for service, with 13 DUIs, 13
warrants, and 469 traffic stops.

IX. Committee and Trustee Reports
4. District #1 — Planning & Economic Development Chair Joe Seipts had

no report.

2. District #2 — Administration & Finance Vice-Chair Jodi Stromberg was absent,
no report.

3. District #3 — Public Improvement & Safety Chair Neil Rote had no
report.

4. District #4 — Administration & Finance Chair Aaron Wilson reported
that from tonight’s Administration & Finance Committee meeting
Resolution #58-R-26, Award proposal for strategic planning services
and Resolution #59-R-26, Committing local matching funds for EDA
supplemental grant program would be moving forward with positive
recommendations.

5. District #5 — Planning & Economic Development Vice-Chair Terri
Bailey had no report.

6. District #6 —Public Improvement & Safety Vice-Chair Julie Boggie had
no report.

X. Consent Agenda: Village Administrator James Richter II presented seven
items for tonight’s consent agenda:

1. Resolution Ordinance #21-26, Variance from Fence Height
Regulations, 1014 Nabor Ct.

2. Ordinance #22-26, Special Use Permit for Outdoor Storage in the
Industrial Light (IL) District, 10400 N. 2" St.

3. Ordinance #23-26, Variance from Industrial Design Standards,7180
Greenlee Dr.

4. Ordinance #24-26, Text Amendment to Add Data Center Regulations

5. Ordinance #25-26, Amending the Schedule of Fees

6. Resolution #56-R-26, Greenlee Road Extension Agreement

7. Resolution #59-R-26, Committing local matching funds for EDA supplemental
grant program

Mayor Johnson called for a motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was made
by Trustee Seipts and seconded by Trustee Rote. Motion approved on roll call: 6 ayes
(Trustees Seipts, Bailey, Rote, Wilson, Boggie, and Mayor Johnson) with 0 nays and 1
absent (Trustee Stromberg).
XI. | Old Business: None.
XII. New Business: None
XII. Public Comment: None.
XIV. | Closed Session: None.
XV. Mayor Johnson called for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Trustee Seipts

and seconded by Trustee Bailey. Motion approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned
at6:12 p.m.

fage Clerk