April 2019 Minutes
April 17, 2019
A meeting of the Stratton Village Board of Trustees was held on Tuesday April 15, 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 acting Chairman J. McDonald directed the attention of those present to the poster. All proceedings hereafter shown occurred while the meeting was in session. Present: Trustee J. Richardson, Trustee J. McDonald, Trustee T. Jones, Superintendent K. League, Clerk T. Hedrick, David Blau, and Robert Forch.
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm.
Open Forum- Removal of property from the construction site of the Library and Village Office was discussed. Clerk Hedrick will be sending out a letter to the property owner to discuss the removal.
Clerk Hedrick reminded all present that Hitch and Hay Transportation will be having a meeting later this week and they have an opening on the advisory committee.
Motion by T. Jones and second by J. McDonald to approve the previous minutes, treasurers’ report and claims. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Absent P. McDonald and F. Priddy. Motion Carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Utilities Superintendent League will continue looking into details for creating truck parking on the land by the ball field.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion by T. Jones and second by J. Richardson to excuse P. McDonald and F. Priddy from the meeting. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Absent P. McDonald and F. Priddy. Motion Carried.
Acting Chairman J. McDonald proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Motion by J. Richardson and second by T. Jones to approve Resolution 470 to purchase land from the American Legion. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Absent P. McDonald and F. Priddy. Motion Carried. Attorney Schroeder will contact a title insurance company to complete the purchase contract.
Motion by T. Jones and second by J. Richardson to approve Resolution 471 to exchange a tractor and loader from League Builders Supply in exchange for snow removal. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Absent P. McDonald and F. Priddy. Motion Carried.
Discussion was held regarding a proposed paving district on Scarber Street. The proposed plan and timeframe and proposed Ordinance were reviewed. Questions were addressed regarding the location of driveways for residential use.
Motion by J. McDonald and second by J. Richardson to waive the three readings on Ordinance 196 creating a street improvement project. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Absent P. McDonald and F. Priddy. Motion Carried.
Motion by T. Jones and second by J. Richardson to approve Ordinance 196. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Absent P. McDonald and F. Priddy. Motion Carried.
David Blau reviewed the proposed sewer project with costs and the financial assistance available. The plan will renovate and expand the current system in order to meet state standards. Discussion was held regarding the need to review sewer rates to fund the needed repairs. Utilities Superintendent League stated we had materials to use for riprap that could lower the estimated costs. A proposed resolution was reviewed. Item is postponed until the next meeting.
Streets, Alleys, & Landfill Committee Report: Nothing new to report.
Electricity Committee Report: Damage from recent high winds has been repaired at several locations.
Water & Sewer Committee Report: Assistant Utilities Superintendent Grier is planning to attend water training at the next available class.
Finance Committee Report: Utilities department will be looking at the purchase of a used bucket truck and mower for the recently acquired tractor.
Health & Welfare Committee Report: There has been a complaint regarding horses. No violation of ordinance was found. There has been a complaint regarding weed nuisance however the home owner has resolved the issue by the time of this meeting.
Park & Recreation Committee Report: At the time of this meeting there has been no applications submitted for the open positions at the swimming pool.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Peggy McDonald, Chairperson
Tara Hedrick, Village Clerk
The next meeting of the Village Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Village Office.
