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Village of Sherman Board of Trustees met April 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Village Board In Attendance

Trevor j. Clatfelter, President; Bret Hahn, Trustee; Pam Gray, Trustee; Brian Long, Trustee; Kim Rockford, Trustee; Kevin Schultz, Trustee.

Excused Absence. Jay Timm, Trustee

Officials In Attendance

Michael Stratton, Village Administrator; Jeremy Stuenkel, Treasurer; Don Craven, Corporate Counsel; Craig Bangert, Chief of Police, Chris Fulscher, Deputy Chief of Police; Sean Newton, Public Works Director; Bruce Beal, Public Works Employee; Mike Moos, EMA Director.

Alisha Armenta, Interpreter.

Public In Attendance

Sandra Walden; John Miller, Josh Carter; Ms Jenkins.

Opening

1. Roll Call. Acting Village Clerk Stratton conducted roll call of the Village Board of Trustees with all Trustees present except Trustee Timm. President Clatfelter noted Trustee Timm had an excused absence and that quorum was present to conduct business.

2. Pledge of Allegiance. Chief Deputy Fulscher led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Set Agenda. President Clatfelter asked the Board for non-action items to be added to the agenda. No one requested additions to the agenda. President Clatfelter entertained a motion of the Board to set the agenda. Motion by Trustee Schultz, seconded by Trustee Long. Voice Vote with the Ayes having it (5/0). Motion passed.

Public Hearing

President Clatfelter addressed the Board and public and relayed that one of his goals since he took office as President was to incorporate sound finanicial practices of the Village. He noted that when he came into Office the Village’s cash on hand was approximately $106,000 and as of the end of this fiscal year will be approximately $911,000.

President Clatfelter requested the Treasurer address the Board and present the details of the tentative budget.

Treasurer Stuenkel addressed the Board with the details of the tentative budget.

President Clatfelter thanked the Treasurer, Board and Staff for their hard work in putting together a balanced budget.

Public Comment

Sandra Walden addressed the Board with questions about the tentative budget that were responded to by Treasurer Stuenkel.

Adjournment

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