January 2019 minutes
January 24, 2019
A meeting of the Stratton Village Board of Trustees was held on Tuesday January 22, 2019 at 7:00 pm CT at the Village Clerk’s Office. Notice of the meeting was posted and availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice. A poster of the “Open Meetings Act” was clearly visible on the office wall, and Chairwoman P. McDonald directed the attention of those present to the poster. All proceedings hereafter shown occurred while the meeting was in session. Present: Chairwoman P. McDonald and Trustee F. Priddy, Trustee J. Richardson, Trustee J. McDonald, Trustee T. Jones, Superintendent K. League, Clerk T. Hedrick.
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm.
Open Forum- Options for purchasing the ball field were discussed. Clerk Hedrick will look into the options further.
Motion by T. Jones and second by J. McDonald to approve the previous minutes, treasurers’ report and claims. Roll call: Ayes – J. Richardson, F. Priddy, J. McDonald, T. Jones, P. McDonald. Nays- none. Motion Carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Options to resolve the nuisance violation at 510 Barton was discussed. Tabled until April meeting when weather is more favorable.
NEW BUSINESS:
Curb and Gutters tabled until representative from Miller and Associates can be present.
Motion by F. Priddy and second by T. Jones to approve CDBG Drawdown 2019 #1. Roll call: Ayes- J. McDonald, T. Jones, P. McDonald, J. Richardson, F. Priddy. Nays- none. Motion Carried.
The CDBG contract for the Library was reviewed and signed by Chairwoman P. McDonald.
Clean up and future plans for the demolition, site preparation and ground breaking were discussed. Utility Superintendent League will be contacting Mike Peterson regarding his property on the site. Chairwoman P. McDonald will contact Miller and Associates regarding site preparation and anticipated construction began date.
Utility Superintendent League discussed options for disposal of unclaimed impounded dogs. It was decided to leave the policy as it currently is to surrender unclaimed dogs to the McCook Human Society.
Revisions and additions to the Employee Handbook were reviewed. Motion by T. Jones and second by J. McDonald to approve Resolution 467 to revise the Employee Handbook. Roll call: Ayes- F. Priddy, J. McDonald, T. Jones, P. McDonald, J. Richardson. Nays- none. Motion Carried.
Utility Superintendent discussed the need for Water Operator assistance in neighboring municipalities. Clerk Hedrick will update the rates resolution to reflect the new rate to be approved at the February board meeting.
Motion by J. McDonald and second by J. Richardson to approve building permit for 301 Hamilton. Roll call: Ayes- T. Jones, P. McDonald, J. Richardson, F. Priddy, J. McDonald. Nays- none. Motion Carried.
The statement of intent for support of Hitch & Hay transportation was reviewed and signed by Chairwoman P. McDonald.
Streets, Alleys, & Landfill Committee Report: Nothing new to report.
Electricity Committee Report: The committee meeting with SWPPD was discuss regarding rates.
Water & Sewer Committee Report: Nothing new to report.
Finance Committee Report: Clerk Hedrick discussed the status of the unemployment fund and overdue customer accounts.
Health & Welfare Committee Report: Utilities Superintendent League will review residences with current nuisance and will report back to the board at the February meeting.
Park & Recreation Committee Report: Nothing new to report.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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Peggy McDonald, Chairperson
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Tara Hedrick, Village Clerk
The next meeting of the Village Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Village Office.
