October 21, 2021 Minutes
October 28, 2021
A meeting of the Stratton Village Board of Trustees was held on Monday October 21, 2021 at 5:00 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, Utilities Superintendent K. League, and Clerk T. Hedrick.
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 pm.
OPEN FORUM: No public comment was made.
Motion by J. Griffiths and second by S. Hanes to approve the previous minutes, treasurers’ report and claims. Roll call: Ayes: J. Griffiths, J. McDonald, S. Hanes. Nays: None. Absent: T. Jones, M. McDonald. Motion Carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
No change order was presented at this time. There should be more information available at the next regular board meeting.
The daily rate and exceptions for a hawkers and peddlers permit was discussed and a new rates resolution will be presented at the next regular board meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion by J. Griffiths and second by S. Hanes to excuse Trustee M. McDonald, S. Hanes, T. Jones and J. McDonald from the October 18th regular meeting. Roll call: Ayes: J. Griffiths, J. McDonald, S. Hanes. Nays: None. Absent: M. McDonald and T. Jones. Motion Carried.
Motion by S. Hanes and second by J. Griffiths to adopt Resolution 503 declaring two chair racks as surplus property and directing disposal of property. Roll call: Ayes: J. Griffiths, J. McDonald, S. Hanes. Nays: None. Absent: M. McDonald and T. Jones. Motion Carried.
Motion by J. Griffiths and second by S. Hanes to approve the purchase of work boots in the amount not to exceed $250.00 for Utilities Superintendent League. Roll call: Ayes: J. Griffiths, J. McDonald, S. Hanes. Nays: None. Absent: M. McDonald and T. Jones. Motion Carried.
Motion by S. Hanes and second by J. Griffiths to approve and sign the General Administration Agreement for ARPA funds. Roll call: Ayes: J. Griffiths, J. McDonald, S. Hanes. Nays: None. Absent: M. McDonald and T. Jones. Motion Carried.
Motion by S. Hanes and second by J. Griffiths to approve and sign the addendum- Standardized System of Annual Reporting Roads and Streets Certification. Roll call: Ayes: J. Griffiths, J. McDonald, S. Hanes. Nays: None. Absent: M. McDonald and T. Jones. Motion Carried.
Utilities Superintendent League discussed the process to request a speed study for highway 34 entering Stratton. League will contact the state department and request that this be completed.
Streets, Alleys, & Landfill Committee Report: Utilities Superintendent League stated that he has used the street sweeper attachment to gather gravel for reuse.
Electricity Committee Report: Transformers that are no longer in use at old location have been requested for testing to be reused at other locations. Utilities Superintendent League will also be requesting to have electric poles tested soon.
Water & Sewer Committee Report: The water level at the lagoons was low and water is being pumped to obtain the required level.
Finance Committee Report: Nothing new to report.
Health & Welfare Committee Report: Nothing new to report.
Park & Recreation Committee Report: Utilities Superintendent League will be winterizing the sprinklers and pool soon.
Motion made by S. Hanes and second by J. Griffiths to adjourn the meeting at 5:50pm. Roll call: Ayes: J. Griffiths, J. McDonald, S. Hanes. Nays: None. Absent: M. McDonald and T. Jones. Motion Carried.
The next regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees will be held on Monday November 15, 2021 at 7:00 pm at the Village Office.
