September 29, 2021 Minutes
October 04, 2021
A special meeting of the Stratton Village Board of Trustees was held on Monday September 29, 2021 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 wall, and Chairman J. McDonald directed the attention of those present to the poster. All proceedings hereafter shown occurred while the meeting was in session. Present: Chairman J. McDonald, Trustee S. Hanes, Trustee J. Griffiths, Trustee T. Jones, Trustee M. McDonald, Utilities Superintendent K. League, Clerk T. Hedrick, Nate Fox with League Association of Risk Management (LARM), Kim Mues with McCook National Bank Insurance, members of the public Chet Bridge, Jennifer Reynolds.
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm.
OPEN FORUM: No public comment was made.
Motion by J. Griffiths and second by M. McDonald to approve the previous minutes. Roll call: Ayes: J. Griffiths, J. McDonald, T. Jones, M. McDonald, S. Hanes. Nays: None. Motion Carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Insurance quotes for Village insurance from CWG and LARM were reviewed. The current coverage with EMC was reviewed. Nate Fox reviewed details and other benefits of insurance coverage with LARM. Kim Mues reviewed details of coverage with CWG.
Motion by M. McDonald and second by S. Hanes to accept the quote from LARM with a three year commitment and 180 day notice. Roll call: Ayes: J. Griffiths, J. McDonald, M. McDonald, S. Hanes. Nays: T. Jones. Motion Carried.
Motion by J. Griffiths and second by M. McDonald to approve Interlocal Agreement to join LARM. Roll call: Ayes: J. Griffiths, J. McDonald, M. McDonald, S. Hanes. Nays: T. Jones. Motion Carried.
Motion by M. McDonald and second by J. Griffiths to approve Resolution 502 regarding LARM resolving that he governing body of the Village of Stratton, Nebraska, in consideration of the contribution credits provided under the LARM Board’s plan, agrees to provide written notice of termination at least 180 days prior to the desired termination date, which date shall be no sooner than September 30, 2024. Roll call: Ayes: J. Griffiths, J. McDonald, M. McDonald, S. Hanes. Nays: T. Jones. Motion Carried.
Motion made by M. McDonald and second by J. Griffiths to adjourn the meeting at 7:45pm. Roll call: Ayes: J. Griffiths, J. McDonald, S. Hanes, T. Jones, M. McDonald. Nays: None. Motion Carried.
The next regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees will be held on Monday October 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm at the Village Office.
