May 2019 Minutes
May 23, 2019
A meeting of the Stratton Village Board of Trustees was held on Monday May 20, 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: Chairwoman P. McDonald, Vice Chairwoman F. Priddy, Trustee J. Richardson, Trustee J. McDonald, Trustee T. Jones, Superintendent K. League, Clerk T. Hedrick and David Blau.
The meeting was called to order at 7:09 pm.
Motion by J. McDonald and second by J. Richardson to approve the previous minutes, treasurers’ report and claims. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Motion Carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Nuisance properties were discussed. The board agreed that charging a set rate for weed nuisance was a good idea and agreed to allow a current part time employee more hours to complete the mowing. More information will be gathered regarding the nuisance abatement of litter and abandon vehicles.
NEW BUSINESS:
David Blau talked to the board about the difference in financing and Village responsibility if CDBG funds were obtained to assist with repairs and improvements of the Village sanitary sewer system.
Motion by F. Priddy and second by J. Richardson to approve Resolution 472 to authorize chief elected official to sign an application for CDBG funds. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Motion Carried.
Statement of assurances and certifications, citizen participation plan, residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance plan, waiver of procurement process and narrative, procurement process completed prior to application and federal funding accountability and transparency act were signed by Chairwomen P. McDonald.
Motion by T. Jones and second by F. Priddy to approve Resolution 473 to apply for a loan from Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality for the purpose of repairing and improving the Village sanitary sewer system. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Motion Carried.
Motion by F. Priddy and second by T. Jones to approve building permit at 312 Boyle. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Motion Carried.
Motion by T. Jones and second by J. McDonald to approve building permit at 608 Beaver. Roll call: Ayes- T. Jones, P. McDonald, J. Richardson, J. McDonald. Abstained- F. Priddy. Motion Carried.
Motion by J. McDonald and second by T. Jones to approve addendum to the Village of Stratton agreement for lead-based paint specialized services for CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Grant. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Motion Carried.
Motion by J. McDonald and second by J. Richardson to approve and sign professional service consultant agreement for engineering/architectural services for Stratton public library and Village offices with Engineering International, Inc. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Motion Carried.
Discussion was held regarding different options for funding for the Library and Village office building. Clerk Hedrick will be contacting the Library board to discuss more ideas for local donations and community involvement. Once further information is supplied by Engineering International Clerk Hedrick will begin the application process for known grants in the area. Superintendent League informed the board there will be further expensed removing footings at the demolition site. The board agreed that they need removed now and Superintendent League will be contacting companies to begin the removal.
Motion by J. McDonald and second by T. Jones to approve Rates Resolution 474 to revise the rate schedule for new equipment and returned check and late fees with the amendment of defining equipment use for nuisance properties. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Motion Carried.
Streets, Alleys, & Landfill Committee Report: Discussion was held on several street repairs needed.
Electricity Committee Report: Superintendent League discussed the current widespread power outage due to storms. There were issues getting information regarding our account due to several unauthorized request coming from residences in Stratton. Superintendent League will be contacting SWPPD to update the approved contact list to include new employees. Clerk Hedrick will post a public announcement reminding citizens that only Village employees are authorized to contact SWPPD regarding requesting repairs on the Village utilities.
Water & Sewer Committee Report: The need for increased sewer rates was discussed due to the upcoming sewer project.
Finance Committee Report: Nothing new to report.
Health & Welfare Committee Report: Update was given on show cause hearing on case CR18-30.
Park & Recreation Committee Report: Due to lack of interest and no applications submitted the pool will not be able to open for the 2019 season.
The meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
The next meeting of the Village Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, June 17, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Village Office.
