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‘Civilian Lifesaving Award’ honors local woman
VILLAGE OF MACHESNEY PARK PHOTO The Journal
Cassidy Davenport was honored for saving the life of a choking child with CPR she had recently learned.
At the April 15 Village of Machesney Park village board meeting, an area life saver was honored, plus a number of items were approved:
*Village, county, and emergency services officials were on hand to recognize a young lady, Cassidy Davenport “for her act of kindness which resulted in saving a young child’s life at the Machesney Park Target store on Illinois Route 173.”
The plaque reads, “In recognition of your selfless act of kindness on March 26, 2024 for rendering aid in a sudden and unexpected situation which resulted in saving a life of a child choking and not breathing. The Village of Machesney Park, Mayor Steve Johnson.”
Winnebago County Deputy Chief Anthony Miceli, along with Chief John Bergeron with the Harlem Roscoe Fire Department, recognized Davenport for her act of heroism.
–Two resolutions and 11 ordinances (first and second readings) were approved by trustees:
*A resolution was passed authorizing “MFT Appropriation for Maintenance Fiscal Year 2024/25.”
As explained by Village Management Analyst Dylan Moffitt, “Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds are provided by the State of Illinois and can only be spent on expenditures authorized by the State.
“The attached Resolution for Maintenance and the Estimate of Maintenance Costs provides the anticipated costs the Village will expend for the period May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025. Total amount is $681,480.00 for snow and ice control; and street lighting energy.
*A resolution was passed approving “a Grant Agreement with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.”
Also explained by Analyst Dylan Moffitt, “The proposed grant agreement between the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (ILDCEO) and the Village of Machesney Park releases $200,000 in state capital dollars for the reimbursement of construction costs from the recent Village Hall and Police Department renovation project.
“Mayor Johnson worked to secure these funds for the Village through Illinois State Senator Steve Stadelman to bring needed updates to the Village’s police department space.
“Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, these allocated state capital funds will specifically help to offset approximately $395,000 spent on updating mechanical and HVAC systems as part of the renovation project.”
Ordinances passed included:
*An ordinance to “Authorize Budget Amendments Fiscal Year 2023-2024, final reading, was okayed.
*An ordinance to “Adopt Annual Budget Fiscal Year 2024-2025,” final reading, was passed.
*An ordinance for an “Increase in the Number of Class B liquor Licenses,’ and approval of a Class B liquor license for 633 Harlem Road, final reading, passed.
*An ordinance for a variance “to Allow an Accessory Structure Where There is No Principal Structure” in the 9900 block of Queen Oaks Dr., final reading, passed.
*An ordinance for a variance from “Accessory Building Size Regulations,” same location on Queen Oaks Dr., final reading, was approved.
*An ordinance for a variance to “Allow a Fence Where There Is No Principal Structure,” 9811 Queen Oaks Dr., first reading, was approved.
*An ordinance for a variance from “Front Setback Requirement,” 9904 N. Alpine Road, first reading, passed.
*An ordinance for a variance from “Side Setback Requirement,” first reading for 9904 N. Alpine Road, was approved.
*An ordinance for a variance, first reading, from “Building Materials Industrial Design Standard, for 9904 N. Alpine Road, passed.
Ordinances “unfinished business” passed were:
*A variance from Accessory Building Size Regulations for 620 Harlem Road, final reading was okayed.
*An ordinance “new business” (first reading) for a variance concerning a front setback requirement at 11205 Debussey Dr. was approved.
