August 2020 Minutes
November 03, 2020
A meeting of the Stratton Village Board of Trustees was held on Monday August 17, 2020 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, Trustee F. Priddy, Trustee J. McDonald, Trustee T. Jones, Superintendent K. League, Clerk T. Hedrick, Matthew Clause with Engineering International, Library Board member Roberta Loescher and Jan Felt and member of the public Jennifer Reynolds.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.
OPEN FORUM
No public comments were made.
Motion by J. McDonald and second by T. Jones to approve the previous minutes, treasurers’ report and claims. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Absent: J. Richardson. Motion Carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
An update was given on the new Library and Village Office building. Felt discussed when shelving would be delivered and their plans to move current materials into the new building. Clause informed the board the current state of construction progress. There will be individual’s onsite next week to view the project and discuss the possibility of a grant from their foundation. Superintendent League informed the board that he and some other private individuals would be conducting a fundraiser to then donate the proceeds towards the project.
Board Member F. Priddy introduced the following ordinance titled as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 200
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF STRATTON, NEBRASKA (THE “VILLAGE”) APPROVING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY BY THE VILLAGE OF STRATTON LEASING CORPORATION (THE “CORPORATION”) OF ITS LEASE RENTAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2020, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES AND IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($310,000) TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING A LIBRARY/COMMUNITY CENTER; APPROVING THE FORMS OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE VILLAGE OF A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS; APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS BY THE CORPORATION; APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE AND OFFERING DOCUMENT OR TERM SHEET BY THE CORPORATION; AGREEING TO ACCEPT TITLE TO THE PROJECT BEING FINANCED WITH THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS FOLLOWING THE TERM OF THE LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; ADOPTING CERTAIN POST-ISSUANCE COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS; AND RELATED MATTERS.
and moved that the statutory rule requiring that ordinances be read by title on three different days be suspended so that the foregoing Ordinance might be introduced, read by title and then moved for final passage on the same day, without the same being read in full, which motion was seconded by Board Member J. McDonald. On roll call vote, the following Board Members voted in favor of the motion to suspend the statutory rule: F. Priddy, J. McDonald, T. Jones, P. McDonald; the following Board Members voted against the motion to suspend the statutory rule: none; the following Board Members were absent or did not vote: J. Richardson. The motion to suspend the statutory rule having been agreed upon by at least three-fourths of all of the Board Members, the Chairman declared the motion passed and the statutory rule suspended.
Board Member J. McDonald then read the Ordinance by title and moved the same for final passage. Board Member F. Priddy seconded the motion to pass the Ordinance. On roll call vote, the following Board Members voted in favor of the passage of the Ordinance: F. Priddy, J. McDonald, T. Jones, P. McDonald; the following Board Members voted against the passage of the Ordinance: none; the following Board Members were absent or did not vote: J. Richardson. The passage of the Ordinance having been agreed upon by a majority of the Board, the Chairman declared the Ordinance passed and signed the Ordinance in the presence of the Board, and the Village Clerk attested to its passage and approval by affixing his signature thereto.
An update was given to the board on the progress of a lease to install a cellular tower on Village property. Village attorney was reviewing the lease and has been in contact with the company regarding requested changes. More information will be available at the next regular board meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion made by J. McDonald and second by F. Priddy to approve drawdown #3 for 19WW001. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Absent: J. Richardson. Motion Carried.
Motion made by J. McDonald and second by F. Priddy to approve drawdown #11 for 18PW012. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Absent: J. Richardson. Motion carried.
Motion made by J. McDonald and second by T. Jones to approve drawdown #10 for 17HO33085. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Absent: J. Richardson. Motion carried.
Motion made by J. McDonald and second by F. Priddy to approve drawdown #11 for 17HO33085. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Absent: J. Richardson. Motion carried.
Motion made by F. Priddy and second by T. Jones to approve final financial report on 17HO33085. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Absent: J. Richardson. Motion carried.
Motion made by T. Jones and second by J. McDonald to approve final performance and program status report on 17HO33085. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Absent: J. Richardson. Motion carried.
Motion made by J. McDonald and second by T. Jones to approve Rate Resolution 487 changing the sewer rates for residential to $20.00 flat charge and commercial to $20.00 service charge and $1.50 per 1,000 gallons, bases on actual water usage for that month. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Absent: J. Richardson. Motion carried.
Discussion regarding closing Bailey Street for upcoming community events. It was decided that closing Hartford Street half a block west of Bailey for the event on the 12th of September would be best for traffic. Motion made by F. Priddy and second by J. McDonald to close Hartford Street half a block west of Bailey on September 12, 2020 and South Bailey Street on September 26, 2020. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Absent: J. Richardson. Motion carried.
Motion made by J. McDonald and second by F. Priddy to approve a special designated liquor license for the Recreation Club for event to be held on September 26, 2020. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Absent: J. Richardson. Motion carried.
A proposed Ordinance for Fence Permits was discussed and corrections made. J. McDonald introduced the following ordinance titled as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF STRATTON TO ESTABLISH FENCE REGULATIONS; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDIGN AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
and moved that the statutory rule requiring that ordinances be read by title on three different days be suspended so that the foregoing Ordinance might be introduced, read by title and then moved for final passage on the same day, without the same being read in full, which motion was seconded by Board Member P. McDonald. On roll call vote, the following Board Members voted in favor of the motion to suspend the statutory rule: F. Priddy, J. McDonald, P. McDonald; the following Board Members voted against the motion to suspend the statutory rule: T. Jones; the following Board Members were absent or did not vote: J. Richardson. The motion to suspend the statutory rule was not agreed upon by at least three-fourths of all of the Board Members, the Chairman declared the motion dead and will postpone the ordinance until the next regular board meeting when more corrections can be made.
Motion made by J. McDonald and second by F. Priddy to approve building permit for 401 Hartford Street. Roll call: Unanimous Ayes. Absent: J. Richardson. Motion carried.
Streets, Alleys, & Landfill Committee Report: Nothing new to report.
Electricity Committee Report: Superintendent League continues to work on repairing the main street lights.
Water & Sewer Committee Report: Nothing new to report.
Finance Committee Report: Nothing new to report.
Health & Welfare Committee Report: Nuisance at 981 Railway was discussed. Clerk Hedrick will be sending out a letter to the land owner.
Park & Recreation Committee Report: Nothing new to report.
Chairman P. McDonald declared the meeting adjourned at 8:47 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 September 8, 2020 at 6:00 pm at the Village Office.
The next regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees will be held on Monday September 21, 2020 at 7:00 pm at the Village Office.
