September 29, 2026 Minutes
A meeting of the Stratton Village Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00pm on Tuesday September 29, 2026 at the Village Office by Chairman Hanes. Notice of the meeting was posted in three public places: Village Clerk’s Office, MNB Bank Stratton, and United States Post Office Stratton. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice. A copy of the “Open Meetings Act” was available. All proceedings hereafter shown occurred while the meeting was in session.
Present: Chairman S. Hanes, Trustee P. Bohochik, Trustee H.A. Windecker, Trustee K. Moore, Trustee J. Stewart. Also in attendance were: Utilities Superintendent J. McCorkle, Clerk T. Hedrick, Deputy Clerk D. Burk, and members of the public Joel Richardson, Cindy Richardson, Louis Hoak, and Linda Zahl.
OPEN FORUM: No public comments made.
Motion by Bohochik and seconded by Hanes to approve the previous minutes as presented. Roll call: Ayes: Bohochik, Windecker, Moore, Hanes, Stewart. Nays: None. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Chairman Hanes indicated that Richardson Industries had just submitted a revised invoice. Cindy Richardson stated that the revised invoice provided additional detail regarding services provided. She explained that Richardson Industries doesn’t have a weekly rate but had calculated an average rate and reduced the labor rate in an effort to resolve the matter. Chairman Hanes reviewed rates from other companies and presented his proposed amount for the invoice. Cindy Richardson noted that the rates reviewed were for different equipment and also noted that the services provided by Richardson Industries occurred during holiday hours. Discussion was held regarding rates, equipment and services provided. Bohochik suggested $100 per hour for 125 hours. Joel Richardson inquired whether the Village would continue to use Richardson Industries’ services. Chairman Hanes stated that future use of Richardson Industries’ services would be determined at a later time if the need arose. Joel Richardson expressed concern that accepting a reduced rate could lead other customers to expect similar reduced rates. Trustee Bohochik noted that the truck was unmanned for the majority of the hours billed. Joel Richardson stated that this was not a surprise and should have been planned. Joel Richardson agreed to accept the proposed rate of $100 per hour and stated that he hoped there were no hard feelings regarding the matter. Motion by Hanes and seconded by Stewart to approve the invoice from Richardson Industries in the amount of $12,500, calculated at $100 per hour for 125 hours. Roll call: Ayes: Bohochik, Windecker, Moore, Hanes, Stewart. Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Building permit for 410 Bayard Street was reviewed. Motion by Stewart and seconded by Windecker to approve building permit for 410 Bayard Street. Roll call: Ayes: Bohochik, Windecker, Moore, Hanes, Stewart. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Hanes and seconded by Windecker to adjourn the meeting. Roll call: Ayes: Bohochik, Windecker, Hanes, Moore, Stewart. Nays: None. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm.
The next regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees will be held on Monday October 19, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Village Office.
