February 2019 Minutes
April 16, 2019
A meeting of the Stratton Village Board of Trustees was held on Tuesday February 19, 2018 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 Chairperson P. McDonald directed the attention of those present to the poster. All proceedings hereafter shown occurred while the meeting was in session. Present: Chairperson P. McDonald, Vice Chairperson F. Priddy, Trustee J. McDonald, Trustee T. Jones, Trustee J. Richardson, Superintendent League, Tyson Bardsley, Dolores Burk.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.
OPEN FORUM: Clothing Allowance discussed & Site Preparation/Generator for the new building site discussed.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by J. McDonald and second by J. Richardson to approve the previous minutes, claims and treasure’s report. Roll call: Ayes- J. Richardson, J. McDonald, T. Jones, P. McDonald, F Priddy. Nays- none. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUISNESS:
Steps of procedure creating a paving district outlined by Tyson Bardsley for the Scarber Street Curb and Gutter project. Motion to accept Miller & Associates to move forward with Paving District by F. Priddy and second by T. Jones. Roll call: Ayes- F. Priddy, J. McDonald, T. Jones, P. McDonald, J. Richardson Abstain. Nays- none. Motion carried.
Motion by J. McDonald and second by T. Jones to approve Rates Resolution 468. Board adding – Water operator assistance for surrounding municipalities: $40.00 hour plus current IRS mileage rate. Roll call: Ayes- F. Priddy, J. McDonald, T. Jones, P. McDonald, J. Richardson. Nays- none. Motion carried.
Grave open/close after hours, weekend, Holiday rate discussed. Rate will be changed by resolution at the March meeting to charge $100 above regular grave open/close rate after normal working hours, weekends and holidays.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussed CDBG Special Conditions as previously approved by board of Trustees. Peggy & Tara will sign CDBG Special Conditions
There will be an article in new beginnings with the date for the upcoming cleanup day.
Streets, Alleys, & Landfill Committee Report: Nothing new to report.
Electricity Committee Report: Nothing new to report.
Water & Sewer Committee: Superintendent League presented a letter from NDEQ outlining details for the upcoming lagoon/lift station project.
Finance Committee Report: Nothing new to report.
Health & Welfare Committee Report: Nothing new to report
Park & Recreation Committee Report: Nothing new to report.
The meeting adjourned at 8:34 pm.
Peggy McDonald, Chairperson
Dolores Burk, Deputy Village Clerk
The next regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees will be held on Monday March 18, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Village Office.
